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Enhancing Palliative Care Referrals for Primary Care Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Mammah, Kyndall, Marcellus, Nadia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Timely identification of palliative care needs in primary care is pivotal in improving patient outcomes and quality of life for individuals with chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Conversely, delayed recognition of these needs frequently results in missed opportunities for early intervention and comprehensive care planning. This quality improvement (QI) project focused on implementing the… more
Full Text: FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL 1 Enhancing Palliative Care Referrals for Primary Care Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases Nadia Marcellus, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2024 Kyndall Mammah PhD, APRN, FNP-BC …

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, …

Evaluation of Geriatric Education and Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare Practice: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Care for Older Adults

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Jarrin, Tatiana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Background Interprofessional collaboration and knowledge of how to care for older adults are important components of high-quality care for a multitude of healthcare disciplines. The aging population presents unique challenges to healthcare professionals, and education on how to care for older adults can equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care. Florida Atlantic… more
Full Text: 1 Evaluation of Geriatric Education and Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare Practice: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Care for Older Adults DNP Student Name: Tatiana Jarrin, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University …

A PEARLS Approach to Reducing Depression, Anxiety, and Loneliness in Underserved Populations

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Padron, Dayana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Problem: This project addresses the prevalent mental health disparities experienced by older adults in underserved rural areas. Depression, anxiety, and loneliness can be exacerbated by factors such as social isolation, significantly impacting this population's well-being. The implementation of the Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) aims to bridge the gap and improve… more
Full Text: 1 A PEARLS Approach to Reducing Depression, Anxiety, and Loneliness in Underserved Populations Dayana Padron Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2023 2 Acknowledgments I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Lynne …

Using Educational Materials to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates

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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 …

Insomnia Management via Smartphone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: De la Cerda, Jodie, Ereckson, Elisa, Mammah, Kyndall
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia severity in individuals diagnosed with insomnia. This project was completed with 11 total participants, in which smartphone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (i.e., CBT-I Coach) was utilized four or more days out of the week. The project spanned the course of six weeks. Insomnia… more
Full Text: Insomnia Management via Smartphone Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elisa Ereckson, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2024 Kyndall Mammah, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC Jodie de la Cerda, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC …

Improving Care for Patients with Diabetes through Enhanced Patient Provider Adherence to the Diabetes Engagement Checklist

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Year: 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hackenberg, Kendall, Rizkallah, Rayyana
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The DNP project, hereafter referred to as the Diabetes Engagement Checklist (DEC) project entailed improving care for patients with diabetes in order to enhance patient adherence to selfmanagement. The project was based locally, in the primary care setting and the participants were clinic patients that were diagnosed with T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus). The clinical question is as follows: In (P… more
Full Text: 1 Improving Care for Patients with Diabetes through Enhanced Patient Provider Adherence to the Diabetes Engagement Checklist Kendall Hackenberg and Rayyana Rizkallah Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University December 10, 2020 2 …

Improving knowledge and self-care behaviors in patients diagnosed with hypertension in the primary care clinic setting: A Quality Improvement Project

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Chacko, Leslie, Leavitt, Mary Ann, Lizano, Steve
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: “Out of the 17 million global deaths per year that result from cardiovascular disease, 9.4 million are due to hypertension” (Zinat Motlagh et al., 2016). Hypertension is a chronic disease that has been a major public health concern, leading to further complications including stroke, cardiovascular, and kidney disease. The purpose of this QI project was to both better comprehend hypertension… more
Full Text: 1 Improving knowledge and self-care behaviors in patients diagnosed with hypertension in the primary care clinic setting: A Quality Improvement Project DNP Student Name: Leslie Chacko, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Faculty Chair of Project Committee: Dr. Mary Ann …

Improving Nutrition in Adults with Hypertension

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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, …

Gaining Insight into the Experiences of Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Improving Outcomes

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Bhatia, Padam, Hain, Debra, Reyes, Margaret Mary
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Gaining Insight into the Experiences of Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Improving Outcomes Margaret Mary Reyes MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Debra Hain PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNN-NP, FAAN, FAANP, FNKF, and Padam Bhatia MD, FAPA …

Implementation of Mobile Health Applications Safety Plan (MHASP) to Reduce the Risk of Suicide

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Hershorin, Tracian Kelly, Joseph, Myrbelle F.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Suicide is one of the most serious public health issues in the US today. Suicide is of particular interest because it is the tenth leading cause of death for all ages in the United States, the second leading cause of death in ages 10-34, and the fourth leading cause of death in ages 35-54 (CDC, 2020). Despite national goals to lower the suicide rate, several recent reports have documented a… more
Full Text: Implementation of Mobile Health Applications Safety Plan (MHASP) to Reduce the Risk of Suicide Myrbelle F Joseph MSN APRN CNL CCRN PMHNP-BC DNP-Student Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University Tracian Kelly Hershorin, DNP, APRN, …

Enhancing Upper Respiratory Infection Self-Care for Improved Health Outcomes: A Simple Strategy

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Year: 2024, 2024, 2024, 2024
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Exantus, Maude, Williams, Anna E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are among patients' most common complaints in an urgent care setting. URIs involve upper airway structures and include the common cold, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and more. These complaints are of a viral nature and typically require symptomatic treatment with over-the-counter (OTC) medications to improve patient comfort. Depending on comorbidities,… more
Full Text: 1 ENHANCING UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION SELF-CARE Enhancing Upper Respiratory Infection Self-Care for Improved Health Outcomes: A Simple Strategy Anna E. Williams MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NPC, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of …

Implementation of a Community Prevention Program to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks

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Year: 2022, 2022, 2022, 2022
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Evans, Altavia, Hain, Debra, Walters, Debby
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Cardiovascular disease is a serious health condition that affects the blood flow to and from the heart. It is currently one of the leading causes of death globally as it accounts for approximately 32% of deaths each year (WHO, 2021). In Palm Beach County, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death accounting for 23.7% of overall deaths (Palm Beach County, 2022). The risk for developing… more
Full Text: COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAM TO REDUCE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK Implementation of a Community Prevention Program to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks Altavia Evans, APRN, DNP Student Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing 2022 Debra Hain, …

Optimizing Opioid Abuse Treatment in the Young Adult in an Outpatient Psychiatric Setting

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Year: 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023
Member of: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice
Contributors: Desrosiers, Charlene, Mammah, Kyndall
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Substance abuse, specifically opioid abuse, continues to be one of the largest epidemics in the United States. Death caused by overdose has seen a steady increase over the past few decades, and despite public health initiatives such as clean needle exchange programs, methadone clinics, and Narcan, there continues to be a concerning rise in the number of drug usage and death secondary to drug… more
Full Text: DNP MANUSCRIPT 1 Optimizing Opioid Abuse Treatment in the Young Adult in an Outpatient Psychiatric Setting Charlene Desrosiers, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC DNP Manuscript Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University Dr. Kyndall Mammah, PhD, …

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. …