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Full-Text Articles in Family Practice Nursing
Targeting Loneliness In Older Adults With Weekly Socialization, Tanja Johnson
Targeting Loneliness In Older Adults With Weekly Socialization, Tanja Johnson
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Problem: Loneliness related to social isolation among the older adult population has become an increasing health concern with few interventions available for the general population. Loneliness has been directly associated with depression, poorer physical health outcomes, and overall quality of life.
Methods: The purpose of this study is to evaluate loneliness in the older adult population residing in a senior living community in an urban area in Missouri. Weekly one-on-one socialization, ranging from 45-60 minutes, will be implemented over 6 weeks, with pre and post-intervention screening for loneliness with the 28-item Visit-A-Bit (VAB) screening tool. Approval was received by both …
Implementation Of A Vestibular Disorder Screening Tool In An Urgent Care, Kathleen A. Probst
Implementation Of A Vestibular Disorder Screening Tool In An Urgent Care, Kathleen A. Probst
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Implementation of a Vestibular Disorder Screening Tool in an Urgent Care
Kathleen A. Probst
M.S.N., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007
B.S.N., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004
A Dissertation Submitted to The Graduate School at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice
August 2023
Advisory Committee
Susan Dean-Baar, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN
Chairperson
Jennifer Vines, DNP, MSN, RN
Troy Dinkel, MD
Copyright, Kathleen A. Probst, 2023
Abstract
Problem: Vestibular disorders disrupt everyday living and can cause reduced quality of life. Guidelines developed to screen for vestibular disorders are not efficient to use …
Implementing Obesity Management Guidelines In Rural Primary Care, Taylor Bell
Implementing Obesity Management Guidelines In Rural Primary Care, Taylor Bell
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Problem: In the United States, obesity is one of the leading causes of death among Americans and rates of obesity continue to rise. Geographic location significantly affects the number of obesity cases, with rural areas being affected more than other locations. Despite this, obesity continues to be undertreated by rural primary care providers.
Method: This quality improvement (QI) pilot project utilized a descriptive, observational design to evaluate the implementation of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline algorithm for obesity management in a rural primary care clinic. An algorithm was implemented on patients aged 18-60 years and with a BMI of …
Encouraging Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake: A Healthcare Improvement Project, Lauren E. Woll
Encouraging Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake: A Healthcare Improvement Project, Lauren E. Woll
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Problem: Human papillomaviruses are the causative agents of >95% of cervical cancers, most oropharyngeal and anogenital cancers, yet the vaccination status of the population remains critically low despite Gardasil9 offering robust protection against HPV-related disease.
Methods: This quality improvement project utilized a descriptive, observational design to assess the effect of the HPV Encouragement Bundle, a two-step intervention to improve HPV vaccine uptake. Quantitative data was collected via retrospective chart review to assess the effect of the intervention on first-dose administration of Gardasil9 (series initiation), as well as overall Gardasil9 vaccine uptake.
Results: Following implementation, Gardasil9 first dose uptake increased …