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Increasing Cognitive Screening, Neuropsychological Referrals, and Dementia Detection among Older Haitian Adults

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Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Daccarett, Sandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Running head: INCREASING DEMENTIA SCREENING IN OLDER HAITIANS Increasing Cognitive Screening, Neuropsychological Referrals, and Dementia Detection among Older Haitian Adults Sandra Daccarett, DNP Student, APRN, GNP-BC Florida Atlantic University November …

Improving Eating Habits in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: An experience with FOOD

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Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Noyan-Lue, Christine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Running head: AN EXPERIENCE WITH FOOD Improving Eating Habits in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: An experience with FOOD Christine Noyan-Lue Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Fall 2018 1 AN EXPERIENCE WITH FOOD 2 Abstract …

Remote Health Coaching on Nutrition to Tackle Hyperlipidemia in Underserved Communities

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Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gamble, Mary I., Gropper, Sareen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Although there are effective medications to lower blood lipid levels, studies show that comprehensive nutritional counseling provides more effective and lasting results on blood lipids in comparison to standard of care with solely pharmacological intervention (Sialvera et al., 2017). Changes in diet such as reducing saturated fat and increasing fiber intake, are two of many alterations that have… more
Full Text: Running head: NUTRITIONAL HEALTH COACHING FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL Remote Health Coaching on Nutrition to Tackle Hyperlipidemia in Underserved Communities Mary I. Gamble, RN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 …

The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation on Quality of Life

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Conde, Wildya, Ordoñez, Maria
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The devastating effects of cardiovascular disease are evident at a global and national level. Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality for both men and women, furthermore, heart disease is the number one cause of mortality for most ethnicities in the United States. Pulmonary disease also has an adverse impact on society. Pulmonary disease is one of the leading causes of disability and… more
Full Text: Running Head: THE IMPACT OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION The Impact of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation on Quality of Life Wildya Conde, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Faculty Team Member: María Ordóñez …

Improved recognition process using the Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (ARST)

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Harris, Nancy, Roman Laporte, Roberto, Sanabria, Jessica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Anaphylaxis is a rapid-onset, severe life-threatening allergic reaction. With as many as 1 in 20 adults experiencing anaphylaxis in their lifetime, it is imperative that the condition can be recognized quickly and accurately. It was identified that there was no consistent manner in which patients seeking treatment were evaluated. Therefore, with the intention to increase awareness of symptoms and… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVED RECOGNITION PROCESS USING THE ANAPHYLAXIS Improved recognition process using the Anaphylaxis Rapid Screening Tool (ARST) Jessica Sanabria, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University 2019 Dr. Nancy Harris, DNP, ARNP-BC …

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

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Type: Text
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. …

Improving HgbA1c and Overall Insulin Resistance for Patients with Type II Diabetes: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley C., Harvey, Kathi, Seegott, Jennifer
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), quality improvement project was to assist participants in the management of their type 2 diabetes through the use an evidencebased Whole-Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) diet approach. The project described the effectiveness of individual WFPB instruction and counseling. Following recruitment, the participant attended weekly dietary counseling… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING INSULIN RESISTANCE Improving HgbA1c and Overall Insulin Resistance for Patients with Type II Diabetes: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet Jennifer Seegott, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

Use of a Patient Centered Transitional Care Program to Decrease Hospitalization in Adults with Heart Failure and/or COPD

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Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Guerrier, Mouline
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Running head: PATIENT CENTERED TRANSITION 1 Use of a Patient Centered Transitional Care Program to Decrease Hospitalization in Adults with Heart Failure and/or COPD Mouline Guerrier Florida Atlantic University Fall 2018 PATIENT CENTERED TRANSITION 2 …

Program Evaluation of Target BP within a Community Health Center

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Geevarughese, Stephanie, Hain, Debra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Despite aggressive efforts to help people achieve target blood pressure goals, currently in the US, only 52% of patients with hypertension have achieved blood pressure goals as established by JNC 8 (Low et al., 2014). Hypertension correlates with a greater risk of myocardial infraction, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease (Low et al., 2014). Early detection and intervention is essential to… more
Full Text: Running head: TARGET BP PROGRAM EVALUATION Program Evaluation of Target BP within a Community Health Center Stephanie Geevarughese, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, …

Community Breast Screening “Treasure Your Chest”

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Joji, Lovely, Kinlaw, Nakisha, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in United States (CDC, 2019). It has a huge impact on our society. In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,930 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer (U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics, 2019). About 41,760 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2019… more
Full Text: Running head: TREASURE YOUR CHEST 1 Community Breast Screening “Treasure Your Chest” Program Evaluation Lovely Joji, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Tamara F. Love, DNP, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Dr. …

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

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Type: Text
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 …

Breast Cancer Screening in Uninsured Women

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Archibald, Cynthia, Porter, Carla
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. African American and Hispanic women have a higher incidence of breast cancer mortality rate than their counterparts. Minority women are more are unlikely to receive breast cancer screening and are often diagnosed at later stages. Women diagnosed with abnormal breast screening can experience barriers to timely follow-up care resulting in… more
Full Text: Running head: BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN UNINSURED WOMEN Breast Cancer Screening in Uninsured Women Carla Porter, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Cynthia Archibald, Ph. D Nakisha Kinlaw, DNP, APRN, …

Using Educational Materials to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Padron, Loreta D.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading, and third most preventable cancer in the United States (U.S.) (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2019a) As the second leading cause of deaths in the U.S., more than 90% of CRC cases occur in people age 50 and older (CDC, 2019a). Roughly about 21.7 million of those at greatest risk of developing CRC have not been screened as recommended (CDC, 2019b).… more
Full Text: Running head: USING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INCREASE SCREENING RATES 1 Using Educational Materials to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Loreta D. Padron, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student. Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University …

Improving Nutrition in Adults with Hypertension

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gropper, Sareen, Jenkins, Jennifer
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Nutrition can play a significant role in health conditions especially diseases such as hypertension. Nutritional intake can positively or negatively affect blood pressure, and many authors have found impactful changes when proper diet is adhered. Individuals who follow DASH diet guidelines have especially made positive changes in blood pressure. This quality improvement project examined if DASH… more
Full Text: Running head: HYPERTENSION AND NUTRITION INTERVENTION Improving Nutrition in Adults with Hypertension Jennifer Jenkins, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Faculty Team Member: Dr. Sareen Gropper PhD, …

Getting Physical with Back Pain

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley C., Harvey, Kathi, Langley, Jessica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Low back pain (LBP) can be debilitating and result in decreased mobility and reduced quality of life. This paper describes a quality improvement project focusing on managing LBP using an evidenced-based, multimodal approach. The multimodal approach included physical therapy combined with an analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory medication for pain that provide different mechanisms of action. The… more
Full Text: Getting Physical with Back Pain Getting Physical with Back Pain Jessica Langley APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Shirley C. Gordon PhD, RN, NCSN, AHN-BC Dr. Kathi Harvey DNP, FNP 1 Getting …

Sun Protective Behavior Counseling in Parents of Children Aged Six Months and Older

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Figueredo, Ronald, Harris, Nancy, Queen, Stephanie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Ultraviolet radiation exposure (UVR) is the most significant modifiable risk factor in preventing skin cancer. Seeking shade, and wearing hats, photoprotective clothing, sunscreen, and sunglasses are effective sun protective behaviors proven to reduce long-term morbidity and mortality from UVR. To be effective, these behaviors must be practiced consistently and adopted early within childhood.… more
Full Text: Running head: SUN PROTECTIVE COUNSELING Sun Protective Behavior Counseling in Parents of Children Aged Six Months and Older Stephanie Queen, APRN-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Nancy Harris, DNP, …

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Murray, Brittany
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. where 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed each year. This evidence-based quality improvement project showed the effects of diabetes self-management education on lowering hemoglobin A1c levels and improving self-management behaviors. Education from the National Diabetes Education Program using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life… more
Full Text: Running head: IMPROVING HEMOGLOBIN A1C USING A DSME PROGRAM Improving Hemoglobin A1c Using the 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life Brittany Murray, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing …

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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Type: Text
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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Type: Text
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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Type: Text
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, …

Increasing the Colorectal Cancer Screening

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Flora, Maria, Love, Tamara
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background: Worldwide, Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death (Bevan & Rutter, 2018). In the United States of America, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death related to cancer (Green et al., 2019). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions of people are not screening as recommended and thus missing the chance to prevent or… more
Full Text: Running head: INCREASING THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Increasing the Colorectal Cancer Screening Maria Flora, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Tamara Love, DNP, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Mr. Serge …

An Evaluation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Community Health Clinic

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chadwell, Katherine, Chetan, Daniela, Denny, Justine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The incidence of uncontrolled diabetes among the adult population of the United States, especially individuals over 65 years, remains a critical issue and is on the rise. Florida is one of the most affected states with the largest population of adults ages 65 and older in the nation (FDAC, 2017). Adults within minority groups face the greatest hardships as they often do not have access to proper… more
Full Text: Running head: AN EVALUATION OF A DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM An Evaluation of a Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in a Community Health Clinic Daniela Chetan, APRN, DNP Student and Justine Denny, APRN, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College …

Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans

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Type: Text
Year: 2019, 2019, 2019, 2019
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Longo, Joy, Roch, Tarah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The American College of Gastroenterology and the American Cancer Society (2018) issued new guidelines recommending adults aged 45 years and older with an average risk of colorectal cancer undergo regular screening. When colorectal cancer is diagnosed at earlier stages, available treatments are more successful. Haitian immigrants are among the fastest growing group of immigrants in the US with… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: SCREENING TIME Screening Time: Increased Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Haitian Americans Tarah Roch, ARNP, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2019 Dr. Joy Longo, Assistant Dean, Faculty Leader …