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

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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 …

Lipids, Learning, and Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels in a Rural Health Clinic through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Warren, Stefanie, Wisdom-Chambers, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Having high cholesterol levels raises the risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. High cholesterol is considered a silent preventable condition. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase health disparities experienced by patients of low-socioeconomic status. The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project is to determine the effect of an evidence-based… more
Full Text: Running head: LIPIDS, LEARNING, & LIFESTYLE 1 Lipids, Learning, and Lifestyle: Improving Cholesterol Levels in a Rural Health Clinic through Enhanced Care-Coordinator Education Stefanie Warren, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …

Let’s Make it Simple: Understanding Nutrition in the Management of Obesity and Diabetes Through Visual Displays

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Del Valle, Rosalie Magramo, Wisdom-Chambers, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In only 3 decades, obesity has evolved to a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality in the United States (US) and worldwide (Kotsis et al., 2018). The rise in the prevalence of obesity has been accompanied by a rise in the prevalence of diabetes and nearly 90% of newly diagnosed patients were overweight (Rossouw, 2015). Most guidelines recommend promoting weight loss among overweight… more
Full Text: Running Head: LET’S MAKE IT SIMPLE 1 Let’s Make it Simple: Understanding Nutrition in the Management of Obesity and Diabetes Through Visual Displays Rosalie Magramo del Valle, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn …

Evidence-Based Program Evaluation of a Primary Care Weight Loss Plan

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Mowett-Fuller, Joy L., Wisdom-Chambers, Karen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This evidence-based program evaluation assesses the effectiveness and patient adherence to a structured weight loss intervention at a local primary care clinic. The program targeted 21 adults, aged 27-60, with BMI ≥ 27 kg/m², many of whom faced cardiovascular risks. Over nine months, participants engaged in a program combining semaglutide injections, dietary guidance, behavioral counseling, and… more
Full Text: Running head: PRIMARY CARE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Evidence-Based Program Evaluation of a Primary Care Weight Loss Plan Ms. Joy L. Mowett-Fuller DNP (Candidate), APRN, MSN, FNP-BC Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing November 24, …