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Showing 1 to 20 of 38 for “"Family Practice Nursing"”.
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An Examination of the Night Burn Clinic Transition to Nurse Practitioner Coverage
<p><strong>Background/Significance:</strong> Burns are dynamic, evolving wounds requiring prompt attention and treatment (Morgan et al., 2018). Many studies have been conducted comparing physician outcomes to those of APNs showing no difference (McCleery, Christensen, Peterson, Humphrey, & Helfand, …
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Factors Related to 30-Day Readmission among Hispanics with Type 2 Diabetes
<p>Background: Medicare spends $17 billion yearly on 30-day readmissions. Hispanic adults have a higher prevalence of diabetes (12.6%) compared to non-Hispanic whites (9.4%). Those with a diagnosis of diabetes have the 17% higher rate (14-23%) for 30-day readmission. Little research has been …
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Improving Care of Assisted Living Residents with Dementia Through a Competency-Based Behavioral Training Curriculum for Assisted Living Caregivers
… with dementia. The purpose of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to develop and implement a caregiver-training workshop utilizing a competency-based behavioral training curriculum to improve the care of dementia residents and ultimately enhance the physical and mental well-being …
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Implementation of Food Insecurity Screening in Clinical Setting
<p>This project used the Stetler model of research utilization framework to apply evidence-based findings to clinical settings screening adults with type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and low incomes for food insecurity. The project involved the review and critical appraisal of research studies and …
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Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Screening Mammography Program
… national women’s health centers, primary care practices and cancer control organizations such as the American Cancer Society (ACS). The cancer care continuum includes the spectrum of prevention/risk reduction, early detection, treatment, and living with the diagnosis. Currently there are no …
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Factors that influence low utilisation of natural family planning methods among child bearing women (aged 15-49 years) in Mongu urban district Zambia
… that influence the low utilisation of natural family planning methods. A theoretical framework adapted from Betty Neuman's Systems Model was used to guide the study. Using Betty Neuman's Systems Model the person or client's behaviour influenced by the continuous interaction with the …
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Implementation of an Evidence-Based Educational Workshop and Toolkit: Menopausal Women's Healthcare Needs for the Primary Care Provider
<p>This evidence-based change of practice project involved the development of an educational workshop for primary care providers (PCPs). The intent of the project was to improve PCP’s knowledge of menopausal health, and to create their comfort level when discussing menopausal healthcare with …
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Motivational Interviewing Education for San Mateo County’s Adolescent Healthcare Providers: Focus on Healthy Diet and Physical Activity
… for further support in motivational interviewing practice and increasing macrosystem involvement by training more providers throughout San Mateo County.</p>
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The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Transgender Health Resource Bundle
… To help address this disparity, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at the University of San Francisco facilitated the collaborative assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of a transgender health screening/health maintenance resource bundle at a federally funded …
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Promotion of Advance Care Planning for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
… to discuss end-of-life preferences. A Doctor of Nursing Practice project consisted of designing, implementing, and evaluating an educational intervention in two settings for nurse practitioners and other clinicians on advance care planning with individuals experiencing homelessness. The …
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Kinder Ready: Exploring the Role of Technology in Promoting School Readiness Among Low-Income Parents in a Clinic-Based Setting
<p>The Stanford Pediatric Advocacy Program advocates to improve the health status of children in Silicon Valley and the surrounding community. This summer, I worked on a project called Kinder Ready, with the goal of evaluating the feasibility of technology use in promoting school readiness in …
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A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Diabetes Self-Efficacy in a Rural Primary Care Clinic Through Patient Utilization of a Diabetic Logbook
… theoretical framework upon which this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) pilot project was built.</p> <p>This evidence-based change in practice project took place in a rural primary care clinic in the central valley of California, and involved the development of a diabetes logbook, which was a tool …
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STANDARDIZATION OF SHIFT REPORT BY IMPLEMENTING A NURSING REPORT SHEET AND ADDRESSING PATIENT VALUES TO MEET PATIENT NEEDS
… bedside shift report by implementing a nursing report sheet and addressing patient needs. The project was conducted in a level-one trauma center in San Diego, CA on the Medical/Oncology Unit. The patient population includes a diverse adult population and the average inpatient age is …
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Newborn Kangaroo Care Immediately after Cesarean Birth
<p>Newborn Kangaroo Care Immediately after Cesarean Birth</p> <p>Sarah Abdolcader</p> <p><em>Global Aim:</em> Improve exclusive breastfeeding rates from 76% to 80% in the Perinatal Unit during the newborn’s hospital admission by February 2018.</p> <p><em>Project Aim:</em> Improve the percentage of …
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FNP led Mobile Health Services for the Homeless population
… the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions (USF-SONHP) and local organizations in Marin endeavored to improve the quality of care for the homeless population and reduce rehospitalizations and ED visits. This goal was accomplished through the successful …
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Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner as a Subspecialty: A Case Study
… for orthopedic patient care services and the nursing profession’s unmet challenge to keep pace with that increased demand and protection of the public and nursing profession through credentialing of ONPs and programs providing certification and training for ONPs.</p> <p>Approach: This study …
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Reducing Delays in Follow-up Care through Process Optimization
<p>Primary care follow-up after an emergency department (ED) visit is an important component of comprehensive healthcare, contributing to both improved patient outcomes and reduced readmissions to emergency care. In alignment with the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) roles of risk anticipator and …
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Outpatient Medication Error Improvement
… <p>In the microsystem consisting of 14 family practice and urgent care clinics, there is not a standard process based on evidence based practices for medication administration. With and estimated of 400-600 medications (immunizations included) being administered per day, without a …
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Cardiology Implications of ED COVID-19 Patients in an Underserved Rural Health Care Environment
<p><strong>Background/Purpose: </strong>Positive COVID-19 patients with chronic comorbidities have been associated with severe cardiac complications (e.g., STEMI, NSTEMI, myocarditis, pericarditis, AF) specifically among underserved communities. Acute STEMI and NSTEMI are cardiac conditions …
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Overcoming Barriers to Screening for Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia for Persons Living with HIV
… these barriers. The results of this primary care practice improvement project show that with an educational forum for the providers, rates of AIN screening increased by as much as 89%. However, more attention still needs to be paid to the individual biases of providers regarding their views on AIN …
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