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The Effect of Peer Support on Weight Loss in Young Adults

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Brown, Raquel, Honore, Astride, Sainvil, Belvy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The current generation of youth may be the first in the United States who dies sooner than their parents and lives sicker. Stereotyping and discrimination may degrade communication between overweight/obese patients and their providers, exacerbating this negative trend. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if participation in online support groups is an effective tool… more
Full Text: EFFECT OF PEER SUPPORT ON WEIGHT LOSS The Effect of Peer Support on Weight Loss in Young Adults Astride Honore MSN, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Raquel Brown PhD, RN, CNE Belvy Sainvil NSCA-CPT 1 …

Using a Caring-Based Follow-up Phone Call Protocol to Improve Appointment Adherence in a Mental Health Setting

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Kelly, Tracian, Valbrun, Daphney
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Telemedicine is a more beneficial technology that can make it easier for people to get preventive treatment and help their long-term health. Missed appointments are detrimental to clients’ health, create scheduling problems, reduce productivity, increase healthcare costs, cause revenue loss, and diminish access to adequate healthcare for clients who could have been seen in the unused appointment… more
Full Text: APPOINTMENT ADHERENCE VIA TELEHEALTH 1 Using a Caring-Based Follow-up Phone Call Protocol to Improve Appointment Adherence in a Mental Health Setting Daphney Valbrun MSN APRN, PMHNP-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Florida Atlantic University …

Improving the Health of Patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease By Engaging Providers to Implement Evidence-based Nutrition: The Mediterranean Diet

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: DiNetta, Andrea, Gordon, Shirley, Matthews-D’Avanzo, Andi
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a hidden epidemic that is rising to alarming levels worldwide. With no definitive guidelines established for treating this disease, many providers resort to advising their patients to “lose weight” without specific dietary guidance. Providers are lacking the education and tools needed to implement evidence-based treatment that already exists in peer… more
Full Text: Running Head: IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF PATIENTS WITH NAFLD Improving the Health of Patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease By Engaging Providers to Implement Evidence-based Nutrition: The Mediterranean Diet Andrea DiNetta, APRN, DNP Student Florida …

Effects of Text Messaging, Educating, and Screening for Postpartum Depression on Participant Knowledge, Engaging in Self-Care Behaviors, and Quality of Life

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Melchanova, Nataliya
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a very common medical condition, which can be very dangerous, if left untreated. According to CDC, one in every eight women experiences postpartum depression (CDC, 2020). It has been drawing a lot of medical attention more recently in some of the countries, including the USA. This is caused by the debilitating effects it has on the mother, her bonding with the… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: EFFECTS OF TEXT MESSAGING, EDUCATING AND SCREENING FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION Effects of Text Messaging, Educating, and Screening for Postpartum Depression on Participant Knowledge, Engaging in Self-Care Behaviors, and Quality of Life …

DNP role in specialty care: starting an autonomous psychiatric practice in Miami using Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology

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Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Cioffi, George V., Hernandez, Nelson D., MacCaffrey, Ruth
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library [electronic version]
Full Text: Running head: DNP ROLE IN PSYCHIATRY: AUTONOMY AND TECHNOLOGY DNP role in specialty care: Starting an autonomous psychiatric practice in Miami using Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology George V. Cioffi, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC Ruth MacCaffrey, DNP, …

Breast Cancer Screening: Improving African American Women Access to Mammography Screening

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Jones, Tarsha, Reason, Fernanda, Wisdom-Chambers, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Breast cancer (BrCa) is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women and the second leading cause of cancer-related death, making it a top public health priority. According to Yedjou et al. (2019), BrCa incidence is quite close between Black women (125.1/100,000) and White women (127.7/per 100,000) in the US, but Black women are 42% more likely to die from this disease, indicating a… more
Full Text: 1 Breast Cancer Screening: Improving African American Women Access to Mammography Screening Fernanda Reason RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University-Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Faculty Chair Member: Tarsha Jones PhD, RN, PHNA-BC Community …

Consistent Caregivers’ Assignments in residents Suffering with Behavioral Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD)

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Buie, Louise Aurélien, Caban, Jorge, Cijulus, Mara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Residents in long-term care settings with behavioral psychiatric symptoms in dementia (BPSD) are at increased risk of experiencing lower quality of life due to inconsistency in staff assignments. BPSD and inconsistent staff assignments affect residents' quality of life due to stress and anxiety experienced during activities of daily living (ADLs), interfering with caregiving and daily… more
Full Text: CONSISTENT CAREGIVERS’ ASSIGNMENTS IN BPSD Consistent Caregivers’ Assignments in residents Suffering with Behavioral Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD) Mara Cijulus, MSN, RN Faculty Leader: Dr. Louise Aurélien Buie, EdD, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC …

The PEACH Project: Improving Provider Education for HPV Vaccination

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eisenberg, Rachel L., Goodman, Rhonda, Stein, Elizabeth R.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the United States, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is human papillomavirus (HPV) and although it is estimated that in the United States, 79 million people currently have HPV and an estimated 14 million people will become infected each year, vaccination rates to decrease HPV and associated cancers remains low (Jones et al., 2017). The Provider Education Achieving Community… more
Full Text: 1 The PEACH Project: Improving Provider Education for HPV Vaccination Rachel L. Eisenberg and Elizabeth R. Stein Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Rhonda Goodman November 27th, 2020 2 Abstract In the United States, the …

Preventing Rehospitalization Post Open-Heart Surgery: A Program Evaluation

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hernandez, Maria de los Angeles Ortega, Mundo, Maria, Pena, Leslie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Open-heart surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the United Sates. Despite advances in techniques, there is still a significant number of complications leading to readmission. As of 2021, the national pooled 30-day readmission rate was 12.9% (95% CI: 11.3-14.4%). Various studies report rates of 30-day readmission from 8% to 21%, thus making open-heart surgery a target to… more
Full Text: Running head: PREVENTING REHOSPITALIZATION POST OPEN-HEART SURGERY Preventing Rehospitalization Post Open-Heart Surgery: A Program Evaluation Maria Mundo, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 …

A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Samuels, Renee G.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose The purpose of this quality improvement project is to educate outpatient mental health providers at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVHS) on the importance of pregnancy testing among women veterans of childbearing age (WVCBA) before prescribing psychotropic drugs (PDs) and to increase pregnancy testing to reduce maternal and fetal risks. Background There are significant… more
Full Text: 1 A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers By Renee G. Samuels Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing \ 2 Acknowledgements I would like to …

Participation in a Mindfulness Program to Improve Non-Motor Symptoms for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

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Type: Text
Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Loomis, Randi B.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This project aimed to address the challenge of managing non-motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) through a mindfulness-based intervention. Non-motor symptoms, including mood disturbances, cognitive impairments, and urinary issues, significantly impact the quality of life and are often overlooked in clinical practice. The mindfulness program demonstrated statistically… more
Full Text: Running Head: MINDFULNESS FOR PARKINSON’S NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS 1 Participation in a Mindfulness Program to Improve Non-Motor Symptoms for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease Randi B. Loomis, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Educating Staff of a Memory Disorder Clinic on the Utilization of a Standardized Suicide Screening Tool to Improve Knowledge and Care for Patients Diagnosed with Dementia

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Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Belgarde, Eden, Kelly, Tracian, Ortega. Maria de los Angeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Suicide is a major health problem that is among the leading causes of deaths in the United States and can be prevented through community-based interventions. Suicide rates in older adults are increasing. Common suicidal risk factors include a decline in cognitive function, having other psychiatric comorbidities, and dementia. The risk for suicide increases for individuals within the… more
Full Text: Belgarde, Eden DNP Manuscript Educating Staff of a Memory Disorder Clinic on the Utilization of a Standardized Suicide Screening Tool to Improve Knowledge and Care for Patients Diagnosed with Dementia Eden Belgarde, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Doctor of Nursing …

Implementing a Physical Wellness Program in Spanish in a Primary Care Setting

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Preciado, Heather
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This paper presents a Quality Improvement project aimed at increasing physical activity in Hispanic patients aged 45 to 55, through a Get Active program with the goal of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The project involves implementing a bi-weekly physical activity session as well as a Zoom session to increase activity as well awareness surrounding CVD prevention. The project… more
Full Text: 1 Implementing a Physical Wellness Program in Spanish in a Primary Care Setting Heather Preciado Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing NGR 7956 September 27, 2023 2 Abstract This paper presents a Quality Improvement project …

Hypertension Control Through Medications Adherence: A Quality Improvement Project Consisting of Self-monitoring, Patient Education, and Pill Box Reminders

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Campbell, Angela, Chiang-Hanisko, Lenny, Robles, Elba
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This Quality Improvement Project (QIP) assessed the effect of a multi-component evidence-based (EB) medication adherence intervention to improve hypertension among adults 40 years and older at Annie L. Weaver Health Center, Florida. Participants received a pre and posttest using the Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire (BMQ) and Adherence Starts with Knowledge-12 (ASK-12) questionnaires which… more
Full Text: 1 Hypertension Control Through Medications Adherence: A Quality Improvement Project Consisting of Self-monitoring, Patient Education, and Pill Box Reminders Elba Robles, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of …

Implementing KDIGO Guidelines into Primary Care Practice

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hain, Debra, Laucella, Oniel D.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions globally, often remaining undiagnosed until reaching advanced stages. Early detection, especially in high-risk populations such as those with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of CKD, is critical for improving outcomes (National Kidney Foundation, 2020). Diabetes is the leading cause of CKD, followed by hypertension, and screening for… more
Full Text: IMPLEMENTING KDIGO GUIDELINES INTO PRIMARY CARE Implementing KDIGO Guidelines into Primary Care Practice Oniel D. Laucella, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2024 Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, …