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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 …

Evaluating Certified Nursing Assistants’ Self Efficacy in Caring for Patients with Dementia

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Geyer, Jaimie, Hernandez, Maria de los Angeles Ortega, Wiese, Lisa Ann Kirk
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In 2018, 50 million people were living with dementia worldwide, and this number is expected to increase to 82 million by 2030 (Novotny et al., 2018). The aim of this quality improvement project was to assess Certified Nursing Assistants’ (CNAs) dementia knowledge, self-efficacy in establishing caring relationships, and attitudes toward people living with dementia. In addition to sociodemographic… more
Full Text: 1 Evaluating Certified Nursing Assistants’ Self Efficacy in Caring for Patients with Dementia Jaimie Geyer, BSN, RN Florida Atlantic University NGR 7945C November 8th, 2022 Faculty Team Member: Dr. Lisa Ann Kirk Wiese, PhD, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, PHNA-BC, CNE …

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 …

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

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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. …