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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 …

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

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Type: Text
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 …

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 …

Identifying Barriers to Self-Management and Medication Adherence in the Afro-Caribbean Aging Population with Hypertension

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Pritchard, Kyndall, Sainvil, Judith
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hypertension affects nearly half of all adults in the United States (US) or 108 million individuals, and one out of every four adults is affected (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Furthermore, more than 30% of individuals with hypertension in the United States do not take their medication as directed, increasing the risks of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and morbidity… more
Full Text: BARRIERS TO HYPERTENSION Identifying Barriers to Self-Management and Medication Adherence in the Afro-Caribbean Aging Population with Hypertension Judith Sainvil, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of …

Evaluation of the Use of Community Mental Health Resources to Decrease Depression Scores in Adolescent Patients

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Youngblood, Brittany
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This paper described a quality improvement project with a goal of decreasing depression symptoms through the use of specified community mental health resources. The aim of this project was to decrease depression scores for pediatric patients by offering information on available community resources. This was achieved by providing an evidence-based pamphlet with community-based mental health… more
Full Text: Evaluation of the Use of Community Mental Health Resources to Decrease Depression Scores in Adolescent Patients Brittany Youngblood, DNP student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing December 2021 Susan Bulfin, DNP, FNP-BC, …

Medication Adherence in Patients Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: The PPM Implementation Project

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Shrestha, Shakuntala
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The goal of this quality improvement project was to increase medication adherence in patients post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) following hospital discharge. The aim was to evaluate the impact of implementing an individualized post-transplant education intervention, grounded in Roach’s human caring attributes, on medication regimen adherence post-transplant (allo-HSCT… more
Full Text: Medication Adherence in Patients Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: The PPM Implementation Project Shakuntala Shrestha, Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University DNP Project …

The Use of Telehealth Measures to Improve Diet Change Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Cobalt, Michelle, Fergile, Marlee, Gropper, Sareen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: According to Kalra, Jena, & Yeravdekar (2018), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered a life style disease. It is a progressive and a chronic illness, largely caused by obesity and a lack of exercise. If left untreated or poorly controlled, this disease can lead to debilitating complications and premature death. The aim of this quality improvement Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)… more
Full Text: The Use of Telehealth Measures to Improve Diet Change Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Marlee Fergile, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Faculty Team Member: Dr. Sareen Gropper, PhD, …

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in the Psychiatric Setting: The Use of Nursing Situation Exemplars

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Peltier, Roland G.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a Doctor of Nursing Practice Project through the implementation of a structured quality improvement project, designed to increase the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) among psychiatric nurses in a metropolitan acute care setting. An increase in understanding and use of EBP was achieved by comparing data obtained from pre-implementation and post-… more
Full Text: Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in the Psychiatric Setting: The Use of Nursing Situation Exemplars Roland G. Peltier Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University November 2021 Susan Bulfin, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP 2 Implementing …

Implementing a Lower Carbohydrate, Mediterranean-Style Diet to Improve A1C and BMI

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Grynberg, Fred, Handwerger, Durrell, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The aim of this project was to describe a quality program for individuals with Type II Diabetes (T2DM) that implemented a Mediterranean-style diet lower in carbohydrates to lower A1C (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) and BMI (Body mass index) in a 12-week period. These markers are clinically significant because A1C levels indicate an average of blood sugars over three months, and lower BMI scores over… more
Full Text: 1 Implementing a Lower Carbohydrate, Mediterranean-Style Diet to Improve A1C and BMI Durrell Handwerger, MSN, FNP-C, DNP student Florida Atlantic University Faculty Team Member: Tamara Love DNP, FNP-BC Community Team Member: Fred Grynberg MD 2 Abstract …

Improving Blood Pressure Control through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Davis, Mary K., Dittman, Patricia, Mendez, Jessica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Uncontrolled hypertension can negatively affect a person’s overall health. Therefore, it is crucial that health care providers understand evidence-based measures that can improve hypertension control. The following Doctor of Nursing Practice project aimed to help improve hypertension outcomes in a community health clinic in West Palm Beach, Florida. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the… more
Full Text: SELF-MEASURED BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING Improving Blood Pressure Control through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Mary K. Davis, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Dr. Patricia …

Evaluation of Management Adherence in Afro-Caribbean Pediatric Patients with Diabetes

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Colimon, Iseberte
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: This project was implemented to address and improve the need for management adherence among the Afro-Caribbean pediatric population with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (T1D) and (T2D). Background and Problem: Over the past 5 years, there has been an increased number of children diagnosed with diabetes. Particularly, one of the problems being faced by Haitians and other Afro-Caribbean… more
Full Text: 1 Evaluation of Management Adherence in Afro-Caribbean Pediatric Patients with Diabetes Iseberte Colimon, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing November 22, 2021 Susan Bulfin, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP 2 Abstract …

Telehealth Intervention to Improve Hypertension Self-Management

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Dodds, Victoria, Kelly, Tracian, Palacios, Teresa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: High blood pressure is a silent illness affecting almost half the American adult population, many of whom are unaware of its presence or fatal consequences. Vulnerable populations are at an increased risk for high blood pressure (HBP) and sequelae due to a low socioeconomic status and low level of education. The purpose of this evidence-based quality improvement (QI) telehealth project was to… more
Full Text: 1 Telehealth Intervention to Improve Hypertension Self-Management Teresa Palacios, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Tracian Kelly, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC Victoria Dodds, DNP, APRN 2 Abstract High …

Using Evidence-based Approaches to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Understanding and Uptake Among African American Women

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Atilus, Rosita, Bulfin, Susan, Paulino, Thamarre
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Cervical cancer screening and prevention is an important aspect of primary care. Primary care providers (PCPs) have the role of either performing the initial screening test or referring to gynecologists for testing and follow-up care if needed. The PCPs have the opportunity to to discuss the importance of cervical cancer screening at each encounter. This is of particular importance for African-… more
Full Text: ` Using Evidence-based Approaches to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Understanding and Uptake Among African American Women Rosita Atilus, Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Thamarre Paulino, Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Florida Atlantic …

The Impact of a Blood Pressure Monitoring Wellness Program on Adults with Hypertension

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hain, Debra, Kinlaw, Nakeisha, Wilcox, Jasmine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hypertension is a national health concern that can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. Healthy People 2020 recommends improving cardiovascular health by increasing the number of adults who check their blood pressure and understand whether it is high or low. In an effort to improve outcomes in adults with hypertension, this quality improvement project was implemented at a primary care… more
Full Text: 1 The Impact of a Blood Pressure Monitoring Wellness Program on Adults with Hypertension DNP Student Name: Jasmine Wilcox Faculty Chair of Project Committee: Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, FAAN Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Associate Professor …

Early Detection and Management of Acute Kidney Injury in Long Term Care Residents: Increasing Nursing Staff Knowledge, Confidence, and Competence

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hain, Debra, Jamero, Fredeline, Speranza, Janet
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The incidence of acute kidney injury AKI (also known as acute renal failure) is an emerging public health concern worldwide and it is associated with high healthcare cost, prolonged hospital stays, progression to chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease and higher mortality. Advanced age increases the vulnerability to AKI due to both structural and functional degeneration over time… more
Full Text: 1 Early Detection and Management of Acute Kidney Injury in Long Term Care Residents: Increasing Nursing Staff Knowledge, Confidence, and Competence Fredeline Jamero, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E Lynn College of Nursing 2021 …