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Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program

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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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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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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 …

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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Type: Text
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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Type: Text
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. …

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

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Type: Text
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 …