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Evaluating a Virtual Program of Therapeutic Interactive Pets to Improve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms and Cognitive Status Among Older Adults Experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Johnston, Melissa, Ordoñez, Maria, Wiese, Lisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Nearly 6 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia or related dementias (ADRD), and the prevalence is only expected to increase as our population ages (Gaugler, et al., 2019). Recent estimates indicate that ADRD may be moving from the sixth most common cause of death in older adults to the third, after heart disease and cancer (National Institute on Aging, [NIA] 2019).… more
Full Text: THERAPEUTIC INTERACTIVE PET PROJECT PROGRAM EVALUATION 1 Evaluating a Virtual Program of Therapeutic Interactive Pets to Improve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms and Cognitive Status Among Older Adults Experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related …

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, …

Improving Referrals to a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Primary Care Clinic

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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. …