Education Module To Improve Staff Medication Administration Practice,
2025
Walden University
Education Module To Improve Staff Medication Administration Practice, Linda Ikegwuoha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Education Module to Improve Staff Medication Administration Practice by Linda C. Ikegwuoha BSN, Austin Community College, 2021 ADN, Austin Community College, 2019 Executive Summary Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice Walden University May 2025
The Nurseonetap Project: Staff Education To Rio Vista Behavioral Health,
2025
Walden University
The Nurseonetap Project: Staff Education To Rio Vista Behavioral Health, Justin Benedict
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The NurseOneTap Project is a staff education initiative designed to improve nursing documentation accuracy and efficiency through the implementation of a culturally sensitive electronic health record (EHR) system. This project addressed a critical gap in nursing practice—transitioning from paper-based documentation to EHR systems—by providing structured educational interventions to enhance staff proficiency, confidence, and documentation accuracy. A pre- and post-evaluation methodology was employed to assess improvements in system navigation, real-time data access, workflow optimization, and documentation accuracy. Results demonstrated a 54.5% increase in staff proficiency, a 50% improvement in documentation accuracy, and a 76% rise in staff confidence in using the …
A Standardized Approach To Patient Teaching Regarding Medication Adherence For Schizophrenic Patients,
2025
Walden University
A Standardized Approach To Patient Teaching Regarding Medication Adherence For Schizophrenic Patients, Ifeanyi Christian Onye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medication nonadherence in schizophrenic patients is one of the most challenging facets of mental healthcare management. This chronic problem affects leads to worsening symptoms and a higher hospitalization frequency. This project was a staff education project designed to address the practice problem of knowledge deficit of staff regarding medication adherence for schizophrenic patients. The practice-focused question was “Does staff education on a standardized approach to medication adherence provide increased knowledge and ability of the staff in the support of schizophrenic patients?” The practice question addresses identified gaps in nursing knowledge and lack of defined teaching standards for the improvement of …
Staff Education On Phq-9 Screening Tool Implementation,
2025
Walden University
Staff Education On Phq-9 Screening Tool Implementation, Sweetie Hope Doychinov
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this DNP project was to evaluate whether a staff education program could measurably improve healthcare professionals' knowledge of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression screening at the practicum site. Depression remains underdiagnosed in primary care, largely due to inconsistent use of standardized tools like the PHQ-9, which is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment. This project addressed this gap by educating healthcare staff on the administration, scoring, and integration of the PHQ-9 into patient care, thereby enhancing their confidence and competence in its consistent application. The practice-focused question was the following: For healthcare staff at an …
Training For Tomorrow: Ensuring School Staff Are Ready For Medical Emergencies,
2025
Fort Hays State University
Training For Tomorrow: Ensuring School Staff Are Ready For Medical Emergencies, Lisa Garamella
SACAD: Scholarly Activities
This project explores the implementation of a training curriculum for emergency response team (ERT) members in schools. Using a pre-and post-test questionnaire to assess knowledge aims to increase the understanding of identifying emergencies and responding to school personnel. Emergencies can happen at any time or place. School districts need to ensure they are prepared to respond appropriately to help during these situations. Having a plan in place to manage medical emergencies will help lessen the impact of a medical event (Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA], 2010). Most school staff are not thoroughly trained to assist students, staff, or visitors during …
Staff Education For Intake Clinicians On A Behavioral Health Unit At A 137-Bed Safety Net Hospital In An Underserved Community,
2025
Walden University
Staff Education For Intake Clinicians On A Behavioral Health Unit At A 137-Bed Safety Net Hospital In An Underserved Community, Latisha Stennis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mental health conditions among adolescents are rising across the nation. This project consisted of an educational intervention implemented at a 137-bed safety net hospital that is expanding psychiatric services for adolescents, and numerous personnel at the organization reported having limited knowledge and experience working with this population. The project aimed to reduce the knowledge gap by accentuating the signs and symptoms of adolescents with anxiety, depression, suicidal, and self-injurious behaviors. The practice question that was developed to address this problem was as follows: Does implementing an educational intervention focused on adolescent anxiety, depression and recognizing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors enhance …
Relationship Between Years Of Experience, Age, Teamwork, And Medical-Surgical Nurses’ Intentions To Stay,
2025
Walden University
Relationship Between Years Of Experience, Age, Teamwork, And Medical-Surgical Nurses’ Intentions To Stay, Kimberly Dawn Reddish
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The United States is currently experiencing a nurse staffing crisis that is significantly impacting the medical-surgical (MS) nursing workforce. With MS nurses providing the most care for inpatient beds, hospital administrators must identify strategies that support MS nurse retention to preserve access to care for patients and support patient safety. The purpose of this study, guided by the complex adaptive systems theory, was to understand the relationship between teamwork, age, years of experience, and MS nurses’ intentions to stay in their roles in acute care hospitals. MS nurses were recruited via invitations from the chief nursing officer of a system …
Workplace Violence Prevention,
2025
Walden University
Workplace Violence Prevention, Solomon Soroibe Okwueze
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This staff education and quality improvement project was created to reduce workplace violence incidents within a psychiatry and primary care health group. Research has shown that the frequency of workplace violence events can create a critical practice problem that severely impacts the safety, morale, and, ultimately, retention of nursing staff. Addressing workplace violence in the healthcare field not only can ensure a safer working environment but also can increase the well-being of staff and assure high-quality care for patients. The project highlights a proactive approach to mitigating violence, promoting safety culture, and improving workplace ambiance. The central practice-based question guiding …
Standarized Educational Nursing Intervention In The Prevention Of Implanted Port Infection,
2025
Walden University
Standarized Educational Nursing Intervention In The Prevention Of Implanted Port Infection, Maribel Melendez Ocasio
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This project addressed the high infection rate of implanted ports at a cancer treatment hospital in Puerto Rico due to the lack of a standardized training program for nurses. The project occurred in the hospital’s oncology unit with 24 beds. The infection rate for newly implanted ports was an alarming 100% in 1 month. Addressing this issue was crucial because port infections can significantly impact patient outcomes, especially for oncology patients. The goal of this project was to develop and implement an educational program based on the analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate model to enhance nurses’ knowledge and adherence …
Staff Education On Advantages Of Administering Phq-9 Screening To Adolescents And Young Adults Receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Tms) Therapy In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic,
2025
Walden University
Staff Education On Advantages Of Administering Phq-9 Screening To Adolescents And Young Adults Receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Tms) Therapy In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Florence O. Gbadehan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
page This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) study filled a practice gap in an outpatient mental health clinic by increasing staff understanding of the PHQ-9 screening tool for teenagers and young adults undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. The project sought to answer the following practice-focused question: will teaching staff about the PHQ-9 increase knowledge? A staff education program was developed and implemented to address this gap, with professional persons examining and approving the content before it was distributed. Twelve voluntary clinical staff members attended a sixty-minute in-person educational session, which was followed by a ten-question multiple-choice pre/post-test to assess …
Training Staff To Improve Medication Adherence Among Outpatient Mental Health Patients,
2025
Walden University
Training Staff To Improve Medication Adherence Among Outpatient Mental Health Patients, Josephine Nada Bondje
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medication adherence is a practice issue in the treatment of patients suffering severe mental illness. A suburban outpatient clinic in the Eastern United States did not have standardized staff education regarding medication adherence strategies for treating psychiatric patients diagnosed with major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. The purpose of this project was to enhance the staff’s knowledge regarding methods for helping patients achieve medication adherence. The clinical question that guided the project was: Will staff education regarding medication adherence strategies related to mental health conditions in an outpatient clinic increase the knowledge of the staff? Data were collected from …
Reducing Patient No-Show Rates In A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic,
2025
Walden University
Reducing Patient No-Show Rates In A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, John K. Kamau
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project is a quality improvement initiative to enhance staff knowledge and confidence through expert feedback validating educational interventions at a mental health outpatient clinic. The practice problem highlighted staff preparedness gaps to effectively address patient-specific barriers, impacting patient engagement and care delivery, resulting in high appointment no-shows. Addressing this issue within nursing practice was essential, as consistent care was critical for managing psychiatric conditions effectively. The question guiding the project was as follows: How does implementing a specialized staff training program impact staff knowledge and confidence in reducing no-shows? This project aimed to equip staff with evidence-based tools …
Cauti Bundle Education In A Long-Term Care Facility,
2025
Walden University
Cauti Bundle Education In A Long-Term Care Facility, Pius Awandem Tanyifor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most frequent but preventable infections that patients may acquire in healthcare, also known as HAI or nosocomial. A CAUTI bundle is a set of evidence-based practices (EBPs) that, when implemented together, can significantly reduce the occurrence of CAUTIs in any healthcare setting. The practice problem in a long-term care facility was the staff knowledge deficit on the CAUTI bundle. This is a staff education project. The pre- and post-survey results showed an increase in knowledge of the CAUTI bundle, from 56% in the pretest to 97 % in the posttest.
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education,
2025
Walden University
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education, Shateria Michelle Boone
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on addressing burnout for staff nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. Evidence indicated that burnout among nurses, caused by emotional stress and heightened responsibilities, may result in increased medical errors, diminished patient satisfaction, and significant dangers to patient safety and care. The practice-focused question for this project addressed whether a mindfulness-based educational intervention program would increase staff knowledge and decrease burnout among nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. The program incorporated a pretest/posttest format, educational content delivered via a PowerPoint presentation that included an interactive mindfulness meditation training session, and a …
Implementation Of An Educational Program To Improve Nurses’ Knowledge Of Basic Ostomy Care,
2025
Walden University
Implementation Of An Educational Program To Improve Nurses’ Knowledge Of Basic Ostomy Care, Angela Trajcevski
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This staff education project aimed to determine if an educational program would improve nurses’ knowledge of basic ostomy care in a surgical unit. Nurses in the surgical unit lack the knowledge and skills to perform proper ostomy care. Regardless of the years of experience, nurses may lose skills over time if they do not refresh their knowledge on basic ostomy care. The PICO (population, intervention, comparison, and outcome) question for this project was as follows: Does participation in an educational program focused on basic ostomy care improve the ostomy knowledge of staff nurses working on a surgical unit? This project …
Educating The Crisis Unit Staff On Implementing The Brief Trauma Questionnaire,
2025
Walden University
Educating The Crisis Unit Staff On Implementing The Brief Trauma Questionnaire, Ambrose Oyemhen Ukpebor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Facility-Based Crisis Unit (FBCS) nursing staff demonstrated an inadequate understanding of how to apply evidence-based trauma screening tools, such as the Brief Trauma Questionnaire (BTQ), to patients with substance use disorders. Studies indicate that over 60% of individuals recovering from or actively using illicit drugs report experiencing childhood and lifetime trauma. Integrating trauma screening into nursing practice can significantly improve patient care outcomes. This educational project aimed to enhance providers’ knowledge of BTQ administration using the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model to ensure effective learning. The project utilized expertise from content specialists, the Walden University manual, …
Breastfeeding Interventions And Programs Conducted In The Islamic Republic Of Iran: A Scoping Review,
2025
Thomas Jefferson University
Breastfeeding Interventions And Programs Conducted In The Islamic Republic Of Iran: A Scoping Review, Patricia J. Kelly, Amrita Sidhu, Anusha Sajja, Devanshi Majeethia, Elizabeth Dodge, Basil H. Aboul-Enein
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
The purpose of this review was to identify interventions promoting breastfeeding (BF), BF practices and their outcomes in Iran. Using the PRISMA-ScR Guidelines, we searched across 14 databases for publications published between 2010 and February 2024 to identify studies published in English or Farsi language in peer-reviewed journals, using search terms 'breastfeeding', 'lactation', 'education', 'promotion', 'intervention' and 'program'. Inclusion criteria included intervention-based studies with quantitative outcomes of pregnant women/mothers receiving education, training or other intervention that promoted BF or exclusive BF. Excluded studies were protocols, those examining Iranian communities outside of Iran publications in other languages, brief communications, gray literature …
Perceptions Of Nurse Preceptor Program Structure, Process, And Outcomes,
2025
Walden University
Perceptions Of Nurse Preceptor Program Structure, Process, And Outcomes, Shinto Thomas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Precepting is crucial in successfully onboarding nurses in healthcare organizations, yet challenges remain in ensuring effective preceptor development. Well-structured preceptor programs contribute to consistent and safe nursing practices, enhance job satisfaction and competency among new nurses, and improve preceptor effectiveness while minimizing turnover. This quality improvement Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project evaluated a structured nurse preceptor program's structure, process, and outcomes, focusing on its impact on clinical and critical thinking skills development through enhanced training and support. A key gap in understanding the program’s effectiveness was the lack of outcome data. This study explored participants’ perceptions of the preceptor …
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (Gad-7) Tool For Anxiety Screening,
2025
Walden University
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (Gad-7) Tool For Anxiety Screening, Nicholas Tindong
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The staff education project aimed to address the gap in practice regarding the use of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) screening tool at a psychiatric clinic. Approximately 40% of the clinic’s patients exhibited symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), yet the nurses did not consistently use validated tools to assess anxiety severity, relying instead on unstructured clinical interviews. This inconsistency has resulted in delayed diagnoses and suboptimal patient care. The project sought to improve nursing staff's knowledge and confidence in using the GAD-7 tool through a structured education program guided by the following practice-focused question: Among nurses at a …
Reducing Disparities In Breastfeeding Among African American Women Through Professional Support,
2025
Walden University
Reducing Disparities In Breastfeeding Among African American Women Through Professional Support, Latonia Feagin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This project involved developing a toolkit and implementing a staff education program to increase provider self-efficacy and knowledge concerning breastfeeding, increase provider understanding of the importance of a toolkit for addressing the gap in breastfeeding among African American women, and increase the intention of providers to use the toolkit by a minimum of 20%. The clinic reported breastfeeding in only 21% of African American patients, attributing this mainly to provider lack of breastfeeding self-efficacy and knowledge. It is essential for providers to deliver evidence-based, culturally sensitive breastfeeding information. This project involved evaluating provider self-efficacy, knowledge, understanding the importance of a …
