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Sun Protective Behavior Counseling in Parents of Children Aged Six Months and Older

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Figueredo, Ronald, Harris, Nancy, Queen, Stephanie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Ultraviolet radiation exposure (UVR) is the most significant modifiable risk factor in preventing skin cancer. Seeking shade, and wearing hats, photoprotective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses are effective sun protective behaviors proven to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality from UVR. To be effective, these behaviors must be practiced consistently and adopted early within childhood.… more
Full Text: Running head: SUN PROTECTIVE COUNSELING Sun Protective Behavior Counseling in Parents of Children Aged Six Months and Older Stephanie Queen, APRN-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Nancy Harris, DNP, …

Improvement of Diabetes Knowledge, Management, and Self-Efficacy in Haitian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Through Utilization of a PowerPoint Presentation: A Quality Improvement Project

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Dittman, Patricia, Duhaney, Michelle, Noel, Alexandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is substantially significant in the United States and has been this way for several years. Diabetes is a complex, chronic disease that, without proper control, may result in avoidable complications. Once the diagnosis of diabetes is made, it is critical to establish clear treatment goals on increasing knowledge, self-efficacy and enhancing self-care.… more
Full Text: 1 Improvement of Diabetes Knowledge, Management, and Self-Efficacy in Haitian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Through Utilization of a PowerPoint Presentation: A Quality Improvement Project Alexandra Noel, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Self- care & Burnout Amongst Emergency Room Nurses

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Oliver, Abigail
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This project will examine Self-care and Burnout amongst Emergency Room (ER) Nurses. This Quality Improvement (QI) project will be conducted at a 26-bed emergency room in a Southeast Florida hospital over 4 weeks. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) by Mind Garden will be administered to nurses pre and post intervention. The intervention will consist of a self-care health… more
Full Text: 1 Self- care & Burnout Amongst Emergency Room Nurses Nicole Graziano & Abigail Oliver Florida Atlantic University NGR 7945C - 009 DNP Project and Residency Dr. Nancy Harris November 30, 2023 2 Abstract This project will examine Self-care and Burnout …

Reducing Stress and Anxiety Level of Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Dementia through a Video Guided Meditation Program

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Brown-Gordon, Patricia, Michel, Madeline, Ortega, María
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Caring for a person with dementia can have serious implications for the psychological condition of family caregivers. There are high rates of stress and anxiety amongst family caregivers of individuals with dementia. Many authors show the invaluable service these family members provide and the need for healthcare providers to recognize and promote health amongst this population. In an effort to… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: REDUCING STRESS AND ANXIETY LEVEL Reducing Stress and Anxiety Level of Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Dementia through a Video Guided Meditation Program Author: Patricia Brown-Gordon, BSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Florida …

Psychoeducation to Assist in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Participation in Psychotherapy in Blacks/African Americans

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Delice, Jean Raynald, Ellis, Horace A., Ortega, María de los Ángeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to assess the effectiveness of a Psychoeducation Program (PP) in decreasing symptoms of depression and improving participation in psychotherapy amongst Blacks/African Americans at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC) in Miami Dade County, Florida. Created by the project leader, the PP was built upon resources provided by… more
Full Text: 1 Psychoeducation to Assist in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Participation in Psychotherapy in Blacks/African Americans Team Leader: Jean Raynald Delice, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP-Student Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn, College of …

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

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Type: Text
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 …

Improving Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care

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Type: Text
Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Klause, Karin, Simionie, Amanda
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem affecting millions of individuals. The purpose of this DNP project is to compare current IPV practices and recommend use of an IPV screening tool into practice along with staff education to improve screening practices in primary care. The overall goal is to increase screening of IPV in primary care, which rates are currently very low… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care Amanda Simionie, DNP(s), FNP- BC, BSN Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Faculty Team Member: Dr. Nancy Harris, DNP, FNP-BC Community Team Member: Dr. Karin …

Education, Screening, and Follow Up to Reduce Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Prison Reentry Residential Community

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hain, Debra, Lazcano, Amanda, Wiese, Lisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 936 million people worldwide (Pivetta, 2021). Untreated OSA can lead to adverse metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive consequences, possibly reducing one’s lifespan. Education and screening can spread awareness among a community which typically has limited access to resources and may promote early recognition and treatment. In a Christian-… more
Full Text: EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND FOLLOW UP TO REDUCE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP 1 APNEA IN A PRISON REENTRY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY Education, Screening, and Follow Up to Reduce Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Prison Reentry Residential Community Amanda Lazcano MSN, APRN, …

The effects of a walking exercise program on glucose control in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, DaSilva, Judy R.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library [electronic version]
Full Text: The Effects of a Walking Exercise Program on Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Judy R DaSilva Florida Atlantic University Abstract Individuals with type 2 diabetes are often unaware that physical activity can improve glucose utilization and …

Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program

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Type: Text
Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Almonord, Bernice, Brennen, Marlene, Dorval, Julina T.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hypertension is a major health care challenge. Uncontrolled hypertension is a huge financial burden in the United States. Strict medication adherence and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating a low sodium diet and increasing daily aerobic physical activity have been proven to be effective in managing hypertension. However, uncontrollable hypertension continues to be one of the most… more
Full Text: Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program Bernice Almonord, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2020 Dr. Marlene Brennen, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APRN …

Probiotic Use During Antibiotic Therapy: Strengthening Provider Practices

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley, Libman, Michele, Williams, Dana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Antibiotics are some of the most commonly prescribed medications. However, their use is associated with many side effects, one of which is Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD). AAD is a common yet underreported side effect of antibiotic therapy that often leads to interrupted or premature discontinuation of antibiotic treatment that may result in a possible increase in long-term complications and… more
Full Text: 1 Probiotic Use During Antibiotic Therapy: Strengthening Provider Practices Dana Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CCRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Shirley Gordon PhD, RN, NCSN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC …

Initiation of the Reducing Antibiotic Misuse Prescribing (RAMP) Program to Enhance Evidence-based Management of Acute Bronchitis in the Urgent Care setting.

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Type: Text
Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bradley, Gary, Harris, Nancy, Ortiz, Doris
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The inappropriate use of antibiotics to treat non-bacterial infections has contributed to one of the public health problems resulting in antibiotic resistance (CDC, 2019). The purpose of this DNP project was to analyze providers’ awareness and beliefs regarding antibiotic use and resistance and to evaluate the effect of an antibiotic stewardship program on urgent care providers’ antibiotic… more
Full Text: 1 Initiation of the Reducing Antibiotic Misuse Prescribing (RAMP) Program to Enhance Evidence-based Management of Acute Bronchitis in the Urgent Care setting. Doris Ortiz, APRN , DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing …

Improving Medication Adherence in Adult Populations with Diabetes

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Lafrance, Herard, Pritchard, Kyndall, Thomas, Susan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Medication non-adherence constitutes a significant barrier to the effective management of diabetes and can place a severe burden on healthcare system. Despite the development of new medications, diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States (Hirsch et al.,2021). This quality improvement project was conducted in a primary care setting to assess and improve medication… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Medication Adherence in Adult Populations with Diabetes Susan Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CCRN, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University NGR7943C: DNP Project and Residency Faculty Project Leader: Kyndall …

Use of the Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool and DASH Diet for Self-Care Management among African American Adults with Hypertension

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chambers, Karen, Denson, Charity H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Although there are clinical guidelines in place for the treatment of hypertension (HTN), many African Americans (AA) fail to reach controlled levels within the primary care setting. The ultimate goal of this quality improvement project is to provide evidence-based information that could be used to improve HTN care and decrease the rates of uncontrolled HTN among AA adults with HTN. The project… more
Full Text: Running head: USE OF THE HYPERTENSION SELF-CARE PROFILE Use of the Hypertension Self-Care Profile Tool and DASH Diet for Self-Care Management among African American Adults with Hypertension Charity H. Denson, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

“Wellness Through Action”: Assisting Community Dwelling Haitian American Older Adults in Adopting Habit Forming Activities to Address Depression

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Michel, Madeline, Ordóñez, María de los Ángeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Depressive symptoms are one of the factors that can accelerate aging and may negatively affect cognitive status of older adults, rendering them dependent on caregivers as they age. In general, depression can be the catalyst of physical inactivity in older adults and a mediator of cardiovascular events, and mortality. Furthermore, depression can be linked with increased disability, chronic medical… more
Full Text: Running head: WELLNESS THROUGH ACTION 1 “Wellness Through Action”: Assisting Community Dwelling Haitian American Older Adults in Adopting Habit Forming Activities to Address Depression Madeline Michel, MSN, APRN, GNP-BC, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida …

Improving Hypertension: Engagement in a Walking Exercise Program in a Primary Care Setting

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Edwards, Karethy, Favareto, Ana, Lafrance, Herard
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a very common, undertreated, and costly disease. Despite effective treatment strategies available, uncontrolled hypertension remains a persistent problem in the primary care setting. Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to assess the effectiveness of a walking exercise program (WEP) on blood pressure in adults diagnosed with… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING HYPERTENSION 1 Improving Hypertension: Engagement in a Walking Exercise Program in a Primary Care Setting Herard LaFrance, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, DNP Student Ana Favareto, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Improving Assessment and Management of COPD

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eggenberger, Terry, Hanaway, Kevin P.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2014 approximately 142,000 individuals in the U.S. died from COPD (Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, Healthy People 2020). The Global Obstructive Lung Disease Initiative (GOLD) (2019) provides evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines for diagnosing, managing, and treating… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF COPD Improving Assessment and Management of COPD Kevin P. Hanaway, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Faculty Member: Dr. Terry Eggenberger, PhD, RN, …

Out of the Shadows and Into the Light: Illuminating the Path to a Bright Future for Nurses through Increased Advocacy Training

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley, Hogan, Debbie, Tagliaferri, Cynthia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: A lack of knowledge and involvement in grassroots legislative advocacy among nursing professionals adversely affects nurses’ ability to effectively tackle issues impeding the safe and effective delivery of healthcare. The role of primary care nurses in improving health outcomes includes developing substantial legislative relationships that constructively introduce nurserelated issues that are not… more
Full Text: 1 Out of the Shadows and Into the Light: Illuminating the Path to a Bright Future for Nurses through Increased Advocacy Training Cynthia Tagliaferri, MSN, RN, DNP-S, FNA SE Region Director Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University …

Improving Adherence among Hispanic Adults with Type II Diabetes: A Culturally Sensitive Self-Management Program

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gunawardene, Shariffa, Hernandez, Maria de los Angeles Ortega, Murillo, Beatrice Arozarena
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Low health literacy can lead to a lack of disease perception or understanding of one’s disease process, treatment plan, and state of health, which could potentially lead to nonadherence, further health disparities, and poor health outcomes (Hugtenburg et al., 2013). The purpose of this project was to evaluate whether an online platform that provides Hispanic patients with evidence based and… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING ADHERENCE AMONG HISPANIC ADULTS WITH DMII Improving Adherence among Hispanic Adults with Type II Diabetes: A Culturally Sensitive Self-Management Program Beatrice Arozarena Murillo, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Effects of Adding an Instructional Mobile Phone Application to Asthma Treatment Plans on Inhaler Technique and Pulmonary Function

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: De Taboada, Darinka, Doimeadios, Adelaida, Harris, Nancy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting all age groups worldwide with a need of educational interventions to ensure asthmatic individuals are correctly and accurately using prescribed inhalers. To improve pulmonary function on asthmatic individuals, this doctoral quality improvement project was designed to increase the knowledge of patients with an asthma diagnosis by using traditional… more
Full Text: INHALER EDUCATION EFFECT ON PULMONARY FUNCTION 1 Effects of Adding an Instructional Mobile Phone Application to Asthma Treatment Plans on Inhaler Technique and Pulmonary Function Adelaida Doimeadios, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic …

Diabetes Self-Management Program in African Americans

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Duhaney, Michelle C., Joseph, Angelique Orius, Mammah, Kyndall N.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As the rate of diagnosed diabetes continues to increase in minority ethnic groups, especially African Americans (AA), the need to implement a diabetes self-care program for African Americans with type 2 diabetes was the purpose of that quality improvement project. The participants were recruited from Duhaney Medical, a private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. All the participants were current… more
Full Text: Running Head: DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT IN AFRICAN AMERICANS Diabetes Self-Management Program in African Americans Angelique Orius Joseph, MSN, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Faculty Project Team …

Enhancing Maternal Mental Health: A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Postpartum Depression Screening

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Louis, Louisana, Richemond-Etienne, Phabrina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) remains a significant public health concern, often leading to adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a validated screening tool that can facilitate early identification and timely referral for mental health services. At the community partner’s Health Department, low referral rates for mental health… more
Full Text: ENHANCING MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH 1 Enhancing Maternal Mental Health: A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Postpartum Depression Screening Phabrina Richemond-Etienne, MSN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of …

Improving Medication Adherence for Chronic Hypertension through Education and Self-Management Support: A Quality Improvement Project

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Type: Text
Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Duhaney, Michelle, D’Avolio, Deborah, Hoyumpa, Rebecca H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the primary care setting, management of hypertension is the most common reason for office visits (Basile & Bloch, 2020). Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for 76% of persons with hypertension (CDC, 2020). This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted to improve medication adherence through education and self-management support in the management of chronic hypertension in a private… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Medication Adherence for Chronic Hypertension through Education and Self-Management Support: A Quality Improvement Project Rebecca H. Hoyumpa, MSN, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing December …

Improving Referrals to a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Primary Care Clinic

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gomez, Stephanie, Wiese, Lisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Despite the proven benefits and recommendations from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to refer patients with type 2 diabetes to a diabetes self-management education (DSME) program, the referral rates to such programs by primary care providers (PCP) is considerably low. Only 6.8% of individuals with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes with private health insurance have participated in DSME… more
Full Text: Improving Referrals to a Diabetes Self-management Education Program in Primary Care Improving Referrals to a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Primary Care Clinic Stephanie Gomez, APRN, DNP-Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …

Increasing the Colorectal Cancer Screening

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Flora, Maria, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Worldwide, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death (Bevan & Rutter, 2018). In the United States of America, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death related to cancer (Green et al., 2019). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are not screening as recommended and thus missing the chance to prevent or… more
Full Text: Running head: INCREASING THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Increasing the Colorectal Cancer Screening Maria Flora, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Tamara Love, DNP, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Mr. Serge …

An Evaluation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Community Health Clinic

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chadwell, Katherine, Chetan, Daniela, Denny, Justine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The incidence of uncontrolled diabetes among the adult population of the United States, especially individuals over 65 years, remains a critical issue and is on the rise. Florida is one of the most affected states with the largest population of adults ages 65 and older in the nation (FDAC, 2017). Adults within minority groups face the greatest hardships as they often do not have access to proper… more
Full Text: Running head: AN EVALUATION OF A DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM An Evaluation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Community Health Clinic Daniela Chetan, APRN, DNP Student and Justine Denny, APRN, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College …

Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans

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Type: Text
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 …

Implementing a Male Breast Cancer Screening Protocol with a Medically Underserved Population

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Gonzalez, Haizea Lee, Klause, Karin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project describes a quality improvement (QI) project to address the problem of male breast cancer (MBC) in a medically underserved population in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this project was to implement a practice protocol to increase breast cancer screening rates to potentially improve early identification and management of men at risk for… more
Full Text: 1 Implementing a Male Breast Cancer Screening Protocol with a Medically Underserved Population Haizea Lee Gonzalez, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing December 7, 2020 Susan Bulfin, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Karin Klause, …

Evaluating Perceptions and Educational Needs of Police Officers in the Care of Older Adults with Dementia

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Type: Text
Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gonzalez, Alexandra Rich, Hernandez, Maria de los Angeles Ortega, Wiese, Lisa Ann Kirk
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurocognitive disorders causing memory loss in the older adult population has substantial implications on one’s physical, mental, social, and economic well-being. This quality improvement project aimed to evaluate the perceptions of current resources in place and what educational needs exist for police officers when providing care to older adults with… more
Full Text: Evaluating Perceptions and Educational Needs of Police Officers in the Care of Older Adults with Dementia Alexandra Rich Gonzalez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Faculty Leader: Dr. …

Integrated Multistep Patient-Centered Program to Improve HEDIS Medication Adherence and Medicare Star Rating

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley, Leykind, Alsu
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Medication adherence (MA) has been a problem in healthcare for years. The MA for the purpose of this paper and project MA is defined as Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) of ≥ 80 % when patients fill their prescriptions on time as ordered by their Primary Healthcare Provider (PCP). There are devasting effects of medication nonadherence, which causes preventable deaths, hospital admission, injuries… more
Full Text: INTEGRATED MULTISTEP PATIENT - CENTERED PROGRAM Integrated Multistep Patient-Centered Program to Improve HEDIS Medication Adherence and Medicare Star Rating Alsu Leykind MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College …