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Quality Improvement: Post-Partum Depression Screening Rates and Patient Perception of Knowledge Assessment

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gershman, Elise, Longo, Joy, Steele, Kylie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: The purpose of this project is to implement the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommendations regarding postpartum depression (PPD) screenings, while also providing education on the topic itself to create a PPD assessment program. By doing so we will 1) Monitor the percentage of patients who are able to receive the PPD screenings as recommended by ACOG, and 2… more
Full Text: Quality Improvement: Post-Partum Depression Screening Rates and Patient Perception of Knowledge Assessment Kylie Steele Florida Atlantic University: DNP Manuscript September 25th, 2023 2 First and foremost, I would like to thank all of the faculty and …

Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program to Increase Detection and Referral of Women Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD).

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eziafa, Chinye, Longo, Joy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Postpartum depression is a common and serious mental disorder seen in 10% to 20% of postpartum women. It is the most undiagnosed and undertreated condition in obstetrics. It can affect mother-infant bonding, the mother’s wellbeing, and the infant’s development. The aim of this project is to implement a postpartum depression (PPD) screening program that will include early screening and referral… more
Full Text: 1 Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program to Increase Detection and Referral of Women Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD). Chinye Eziafa, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student …

Implementation of Pain Assessment Tool for Patients with Dementia

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Sommer, Stephanie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: According to the World Health Organization (2019) approximately 50 million people worldwide have dementia. Pain in patients with dementia who are unable to verbalize discomfort may lead to unnecessary suffering and a poor quality of life. Accurate pain evaluation by the nurse is of critical importance, yet pain is often inappropriately assessed and undertreated. The purpose of this quality… more
Full Text: 1 Implementation of Pain Assessment Tool for Patients with Dementia Stephanie Sommer, MSN, RN, DNP Student Dr. Joy Longo, PhD, RNC-NIC, Faculty Project Team Leader November 24th 2020 2 Abstract According to the World Health Organization (2019) …

Using Educational Materials to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Padron, Loreta D.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading, and third most preventable cancer in the United States (U.S.) (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2019a) As the second leading cause of deaths in the U.S., more than 90% of CRC cases occur in people age 50 and older (CDC, 2019a). Roughly about 21.7 million of those at greatest risk of developing CRC have not been screened as recommended (CDC, 2019b).… more
Full Text: Running head: USING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INCREASE SCREENING RATES 1 Using Educational Materials to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Loreta D. Padron, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student. Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University …

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Murray, Brittany
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. where 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed each year. This evidence-based quality improvement project showed the effects of diabetes self-management education on lowering hemoglobin A1c levels and improving self-management behaviors. Education from the National Diabetes Education Program using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING HEMOGLOBIN A1C USING A DSME PROGRAM Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life Brittany Murray, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing …

Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Roch, Tarah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The American College of Gastroenterology and the American Cancer Society (2018) issued new guidelines recommending adults aged 45 years and older with an average risk of colorectal cancer undergo regular screening. When colorectal cancer is diagnosed at earlier stages, available treatments are more successful. Haitian immigrants are among the fastest growing group of immigrants in the US with… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: SCREENING TIME Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans Tarah Roch, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Joy Longo, Assistant Dean, Faculty Leader …