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Improving Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care

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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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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, …

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 …

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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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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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 …