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Identifying Depression in Patients Experiencing Type 2 Diabetes in a Rural Primary Care Setting
(2021-05-15)
When compared to the general population, depression prevalence rates are nearly twice as high in type 2 diabetics (Arshad & Alvi, 2016; Badescu et al., 2016; Barnacle et al., 2018). The presence of undiagnosed depression ...
Development and evaluation of an online course for healthcare providers on diabetes self-management education
(2021-08-21)
Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to develop and evaluate an online educational module about diabetes self-management education (DSME) for healthcare providers and health professions students.|Background: ...
Improving ECG Competence and Recognition of Arrhythmias by Nurses on a Pediatric Acute Care Surgical Unit: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-14)
Background: Nurses are expected to be competent in electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation; however, studies have shown that nurses often lack competency in ECG interpretation, rhythm recognition and intervention. Though ...
Use of a Standardized Review Tool with Neurodevelopment Assessment for the Infant During BPD Interdisciplinary Rounds
(2021-05-14)
Problem: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common respiratory morbidity of prematurity, affecting nearly 10,000 infants annually, or up to 68% of those born <28 weeks gestation. Incidence rates of severe BPD, ...
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Through the Use of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score Calculator
(2021-05-15)
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to utilize the ASCVD risk score calculator in a primary care setting to improve prevention of cardiovascular disease by identifying patients at risk for cardiovascular ...
Improving Patient and Family Education for Pediatric Oncology Patients
(2021-05-14)
Background: Treatment of pediatric oncology diagnoses can cause a variety of different symptoms in addition to the symptoms of the cancer itself. Patient and caregiver knowledge on how to handle these symptoms at home can ...
Meaningful Use of the After Visit Summary in a Free Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-14)
Meaningful use of the electronic health record (EHR) is a nationwide goal for the health care delivery system. The use of the EHR varies among health care systems, but by meeting this goal, improvement can be seen in the ...
Reducing Alarm Fatigue in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(2021-05-15)
Technology in the neonatal intensive care has allowed for many advancements in the care and treatment of critically ill infants. Unfortunately, this technology can also be associated with a staggering number of audible ...
Implementation of Depression Screening in the Postpartum Population in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-05-15)
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this Quality Improvement Project was to implement and evaluate a postpartum depression screening protocol in a primary care setting using a validated postpartum screening tool.
Background: ...
Implementing a Pain Management Protocol in a Rural Primary Care Clinic
(2021-05-14)
The opioid epidemic has become a major issue in the United States. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve opioid prescribing practices in a rural primary care clinic by implementing a pain management ...