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Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Quality Improvement Project

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Guerda, Joseph Valere, Gupta, Shobha, Hain, Debra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: There is an increase in residents with dementia receiving care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). As the person's dementia progresses there is an increased risk of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) which include aggressive behaviors, screaming, and yelling. Frequently, psychotropic medications are used to treat behaviors, but it is associated with several risks,… more
Full Text: REDUCE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION USE Reduce Psychotropic Medication Use for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Quality Improvement Project Guerda Joseph Valere, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. …

Call to Reduce Patient Readmissions Post-Kidney Transplant Through Improved Self-Care

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Beringhaus, Sonya L., Blum, Cynthia, Guerra, Giselle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The overwhelming number of hospital readmissions thirty days after kidney transplantation as well as the risk of further readmissions, graft failure, and even mortality, are not being given the appropriate time, attention, and intervention. The literature review shows a correlation between complications and a lack of education and understanding post-transplant. The literature review also revealed… more
Full Text: 1 Call to Reduce Patient Readmissions Post-Kidney Transplant Through Improved Self-Care Sonya L. Beringhaus ARNP, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Dr. Cynthia Blum PhD, RN, CNE, Associate Professor …

Increasing the Uptake of the HPV Vaccine through Motivational Interviewing and Standardized Provider Education

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bulfin, Susan, Giammalvo, Kristen, Hodgers, Selena
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Human papillomavirus (HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection(STI) in the United States, with an estimated 80% of sexually active people contracting it at some point. HPV can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in females, as well as anal cancer and genital warts in males. However national data demonstrates less than 50% of females are fully vaccinated. This quality… more
Full Text: Increasing the Uptake of the HPV Vaccine through Motivational Interviewing and Standardized Provider Education Kristen Giammalvo, RN, MSN and Selena Hodgers MSN, APRN-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Students College of Nursing: Florida Atlantic …

The Impact of Enhanced Instruction on Self-Care Behaviors in Adults with Heart Failure

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Eddison, Alan, Hershorin, Tracian Kelly, Miller, Alexandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Heart failure is a chronic disease affecting millions of people worldwide and carries a high burden on both patients and society. Current guidelines encourage the use of patient education along with medical therapy to improve outcomes. The aim of this manuscript is to describe a quality improvement (QI) project conducted to improve self-care behaviors among participants living with heart failure… more
Full Text: The Impact of Enhanced Instruction on Self-Care Behaviors in Adults with Heart Failure Alexandra Miller, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Tracian Kelly Hershorin DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C Alan …

Reducing Stress and Anxiety Level of Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Dementia through a Video Guided Meditation Program

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Brown-Gordon, Patricia, Michel, Madeline, Ortega, María
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Caring for a person with dementia can have serious implications for the psychological condition of family caregivers. There are high rates of stress and anxiety amongst family caregivers of individuals with dementia. Many authors show the invaluable service these family members provide and the need for healthcare providers to recognize and promote health amongst this population. In an effort to… more
Full Text: 1 Running head: REDUCING STRESS AND ANXIETY LEVEL Reducing Stress and Anxiety Level of Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Dementia through a Video Guided Meditation Program Author: Patricia Brown-Gordon, BSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP Student Florida …

Psychoeducation to Assist in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Participation in Psychotherapy in Blacks/African Americans

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Delice, Jean Raynald, Ellis, Horace A., Ortega, María de los Ángeles
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to assess the effectiveness of a Psychoeducation Program (PP) in decreasing symptoms of depression and improving participation in psychotherapy amongst Blacks/African Americans at a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC) in Miami Dade County, Florida. Created by the project leader, the PP was built upon resources provided by… more
Full Text: 1 Psychoeducation to Assist in Decreasing Depression and Increasing Participation in Psychotherapy in Blacks/African Americans Team Leader: Jean Raynald Delice, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, DNP-Student Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn, College of …

Probiotic Use During Antibiotic Therapy: Strengthening Provider Practices

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley, Libman, Michele, Williams, Dana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Antibiotics are some of the most commonly prescribed medications. However, their use is associated with many side effects, one of which is Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD). AAD is a common yet underreported side effect of antibiotic therapy that often leads to interrupted or premature discontinuation of antibiotic treatment that may result in a possible increase in long-term complications and… more
Full Text: 1 Probiotic Use During Antibiotic Therapy: Strengthening Provider Practices Dana Williams, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CCRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2021 Shirley Gordon PhD, RN, NCSN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC …

Improving Medication Adherence in Adult Populations with Diabetes

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Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Lafrance, Herard, Pritchard, Kyndall, Thomas, Susan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Medication non-adherence constitutes a significant barrier to the effective management of diabetes and can place a severe burden on healthcare system. Despite the development of new medications, diabetes remains the 7th leading cause of death in the United States (Hirsch et al.,2021). This quality improvement project was conducted in a primary care setting to assess and improve medication… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Medication Adherence in Adult Populations with Diabetes Susan Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CCRN, DNP Student Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University NGR7943C: DNP Project and Residency Faculty Project Leader: Kyndall …

Effects of Adding an Instructional Mobile Phone Application to Asthma Treatment Plans on Inhaler Technique and Pulmonary Function

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: De Taboada, Darinka, Doimeadios, Adelaida, Harris, Nancy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting all age groups worldwide with a need of educational interventions to ensure asthmatic individuals are correctly and accurately using prescribed inhalers. To improve pulmonary function on asthmatic individuals, this doctoral quality improvement project was designed to increase the knowledge of patients with an asthma diagnosis by using traditional… more
Full Text: INHALER EDUCATION EFFECT ON PULMONARY FUNCTION 1 Effects of Adding an Instructional Mobile Phone Application to Asthma Treatment Plans on Inhaler Technique and Pulmonary Function Adelaida Doimeadios, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic …

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

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Type: Text
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. …

Integrated Multistep Patient-Centered Program to Improve HEDIS Medication Adherence and Medicare Star Rating

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Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021, 2021, 2021
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Gordon, Shirley, Leykind, Alsu
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Medication adherence (MA) has been a problem in healthcare for years. The MA for the purpose of this paper and project MA is defined as Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) of ≥ 80 % when patients fill their prescriptions on time as ordered by their Primary Healthcare Provider (PCP). There are devasting effects of medication nonadherence, which causes preventable deaths, hospital admission, injuries… more
Full Text: INTEGRATED MULTISTEP PATIENT - CENTERED PROGRAM Integrated Multistep Patient-Centered Program to Improve HEDIS Medication Adherence and Medicare Star Rating Alsu Leykind MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College …