Browsing Doctor of Nursing Practice - Scholarly Projects | 2021 by Issue Date
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Interdisciplinary Approach to Oral Care among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021)The DNP project focused on the need to optimize the care provided to patients diagnosed with T2DM receiving care in a medical clinic in southeastern Texas. The project inquiry question: In adult (18-65 years of age) ... -
Implementation of Sleep Apnea Screening: A Practice Improvement Project
(2021)"Patients and healthcare professionals often neglect sleep apnea symptoms. The clinical team identified the need for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) screening in the local cardiology clinic patients. Outpatient clinics provide ... -
From Taboo to Accepted: Increasing Gun Safety Counseling in Pediatric Primary Care
(2021)Firearm injuries are a leading cause of death among the pediatric population. Previous studies have shown that gun safety at home, meaning that firearms are locked up, unloaded, with ammunition locked up in a separate ... -
Increasing providers’ screening, diagnosing, and monitoring of metabolic syndrome in psychiatric patients: A quality improvement project
(2021)Metabolic syndrome is a significant health issue and the use of antipsychotics increases its risk. However, monitoring metabolic syndrome in patients using antipsychotics is irregular. This quality improvement project aimed ... -
Informed Perceptions of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Concerning Nurse-Led Mobility Among Hospitalized Patients: An Evidence-Based Practice Project
(2021)Extended periods of bedrest among hospitalized patients are associated with functional decline and reduced mobilities. Data from a community based acute care hospital indicated there was a need to promote nurse-led mobilities, ... -
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A1c Point of Care Testing with Type II Diabetes Patients to Increase Patient Engagement and Improve Glycemic Control
(2021)Background: Diabetes is at the forefront of chronic disease management. As the 7th leading cause of death in the United States, 34.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and 95% have type 2 diabetes. Uncontrolled ... -
Managing patients with diabetes distress: A quality improvement project
(2021-07)The burdensome chronic disease of diabetes mellitus causes a significant emotional impact called “diabetes distress” leading to poor outcomes in patients. The importance of identifying and managing diabetes distress is ...
