Browsing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - DO NOT EDIT by Title
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Increasing Drug Screens and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Assessments for Patients Enrolled in Opioid Replacement Therapy
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015-12-02)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Opioid use disorder is an epidemic that has a devastating impact on public health, morbidity and mortality, and the escalating economic burden of healthcare ... -
Increasing provider efficacy on metabolic monitoring
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-24)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), the mainstay of treatment for persons with serious mental illnesses (SMI), have been linked to obesity and ... -
The Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Post-Anesthesia Duration of Monitoring: Informing Policy Recommendations for Best Practice in a Veteran Population
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-10-19)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem affecting millions of Americans annually. In fact, between nine and fourteen percent of the entire population is ... -
Integrating Primary Care into Behavioral Health: Evaluating an Evidence-based Referral process in a Community Mental Health Facility
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-12-04)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: A collaboration to serve individuals with mental disorders and co-morbid physical health issues is vital to improving health care outcomes for the individual as a ... -
Interventions in the Primary Care Setting Aimed at Improving the Rate of Completion of Advance Directives
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The majority of people never discuss their choice of treatment in end-of-life issues and do not have an advance directive (AD). The cause may be due to the lack ... -
Media-Smart Youth After-School Pilot Program for Parkway Elementary
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2011-08-10)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** -
Mental Health Access Among International College Students
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015-05-03)The International student population is steadily rising in various campuses across the United States (U.S). Mental health concerns such as mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems, and academic struggles ... -
A New Screening Procedure to Identify Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, May 6th, 2)It is estimated that 24% of persons served by community mental health agencies have a co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder (COPSD). Up to 50% of persons with substance abuse have co-occurring post-traumatic ... -
Pain Management in Nursing Homes
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2020)Background: Pain is a leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care costs. Over 85% of patients in nursing homes report pain on a daily basis (CDC, 2016). The rescheduling of hydrocodone to schedule ... -
Pain Management in Nursing Homes
(College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)Background: Pain is a leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care costs. Over 85% of patients in nursing homes report pain on a daily basis (CDC, 2016). The rescheduling of hydrocodone to schedule ... -
Policy Analysis: Impact of Legislative Policy on Infant Mortality
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-11-08)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This study examined the impact of health policy on infant mortality. Public Use Data Files were used to assess differences in groups before and after the initiation ... -
Promotion of Advanced Practice Provider Compliance with the 2012 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Three-Hour Bundle Guidelines in the Emergency Department: A Multi-Component Intervention
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015-12-02)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** -
Provider Recommendation: Influence on Colorectal Cancer Screening
(College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer related death yet is one of the most preventable. The goal of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and the United States Preventive Services Task Force is that ... -
Reduction of Unplanned Extubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-11-21)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Unplanned extubations (UE) are a preventable adverse event which occurs when intubated patients have their endotracheal tubes (ETT) accidentally dislodged from ... -
Reminder Calls to Reduce No Show Rate
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)It is estimated that 24% of persons served by community mental health agencies have a co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder (COPSD). Up to 50% of persons with substance abuse have co-occurring post-traumatic ... -
Screening for Adolescent Depression in the Primary Care Setting Using the CES-DC
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2011-12-01)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** -
Sepsis Bundles: Impact on Mortality and Patient Outcomes
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)It is estimated that 24% of persons served by community mental health agencies have a co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorder (COPSD). Up to 50% of persons with substance abuse have co-occurring post-traumatic ... -
Serum Procalcitonin Levels on Antibiotic Duration & Patient Outcomes in COPD Exacerbations
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-12-03)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** -
SMS-Text to Improve Medication Compliance Among Hypertensive African-Americans
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2020)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Hypertension, the second leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), affects approximately 40% of African-Americans (Mansyur, Pavlik, Hyman, Taylor, ... -
What are the Therapeutic Strategies used by Mental Health Providers to Create a Therapeutic Alliance and Effective Patient- Provider Relationship for Psychotropic Medication Adherence?
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-12-10)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The annual cost of medication non - adherence problems in United States (U.S.) is approximately $100 billion dollars (Heesch, 2013; Julius, Novitsky, & Dublin, ...