Browsing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - DO NOT EDIT by Title
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Anti-psychotics, Weight Gain, and Children’s Health: Making Informed Choices
(College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, May 2018)Background: Second generation antipsychotics (SGA) can cause weight gain. Increased weight gain increases the risk of metabolic complications such as, type 11 diabetes mellitus, myocarditis, prolonged QTC interval, ... -
Attitudes of Nursing Staff in a Maternal Child Unit Regarding Palliative Care
(College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)Background: Death in the neonatal period affects not only the patient and the family, but the nursing staff. Lack of education in palliative care puts undue stress on the staff and causes negative attitudes. Methods and ... -
Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices among Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015-05-06)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the colorectal cancer screening practices of Texas nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants ... -
Compliance with Post-Intervention Follow-up in the Depressive Pre, Peri and PostMenopausal Client: A QI Initiative
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018-03-30)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 ... -
E-mail Instructions to Decrease Same Day Surgery Cancellations
(College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)Same day cancellations on the day of the procedure are associated with poor quality of care, lower patient satisfaction, and higher healthcare costs. Cancellations are often the result of NPO (nil per os or nothing by ... -
An Educational Teaching Intervention for Patients Taking Warfarin
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-05-05)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: A trial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) are serious medical disorders that require anticoagulation to prevent potential problems such as stroke ... -
Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Case Management Intervention on Reducing DiabetesRelated Emotional Distress in a Hispanic Medicare Advantage Population
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The Effects of Nutritional Status Assessment by Pre-albumin Level and its Effects on Functional Independence Measures (FIM) in Adult Patients after Fall and Fracture
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2015-04-24)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Fall is leading cause of injury in elderly persons. Nutritional status is an important aspect of elderly life that influences daily activities, quality ... -
Evaluating Knowledge of and Adherence to Chronic Kidney Disease Early Detection Guidelines: Education Intervention for Healthcare Providers in an Acute Care Setting
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-05-11)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of the scholarly project was to evaluate the effect of an education intervention to increase healthcare providers' knowledge and adherence to ... -
Evaluation of a Peer-Delivered, Strength-Based Family Education Program On Family Resilience Factors in Veterans Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2011-07-02)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of participation in a peer-led, strength-based family education program focused on family resilience ... -
Evaluation of Provider Strategies to Promote Adherence to Childhood Obesity Clinical Guidelines
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013-11-15)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The American population is rapidly becoming ethnically diverse with an increase in Hispanics. As the number of Hispanics increase, so is the prevalence of obesity ... -
Heart Failure Education Bundle to Improve Self-Care And Reduce Hospital Readmission
(College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018-05-03)Background: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified heart failure has a major health concern in the United States. There are 5.7 million Americans currently diagnosed with HF, with 550,000 cases ... -
A Heath Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with Epilepsy
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-27)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Epilepsy is a chronic disease and it is estimated that between 30% and 60% patients are non-adherent with their antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) therapy. ... -
How Effectively Do Health Care Providers Adhere To Established Clinical Guidelines Concerning Breast and Cervical Screening as Outlined by the American Cancer Society and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology?
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2012-05-02)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose: To investigate how effectively health care providers in a rural health clinic setting adhere to established clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) concerning ... -
HPV Vaccine Decision-Making in Hispanic and African American Parents: A Secondary Data Analysis
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-12-03)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and a highly preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United ... -
Impact of parental coaching on childhood obesity
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-22)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background- Childhood obesity is an epidemic in the United States (US) affecting 12.7 million children (CDC8, 2015), and costing the US $14.1 billion every year ... -
Improving Adherence to Atypical Antipsychotic Agent Screening Guidelines in Pediatric Patients: A Quality Improvement Project Within an Integrated Community Mental Health Setting
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Approximately 14% - 20% of children and adolescents have a mental health problem (Harrison, Cluxton-Keller, and Gross, 2012). Atypical Antipsychotic ... -
Improving Adherence to Hepatitis C Screening: A Pilot Project
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-03-28)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of this project was to determine whether implementing a clinical prompt reminder in the electronic medical record (EMR) would improve provider's ... -
Improving Compliance with Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Bipolar I Depression Treatment by Mental Health Clinicians
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2017-04-23)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: A large body of literature describes poor compliance among mental health providers with evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines for Bipolar Disorder ... -
Improving Medication Adherence Among Adult Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Pilot Study
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-22)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Medication adherence reduces morbidity, premature mortality, and healthcare costs related to CHD treatment. Therefore, a patient-centered intervention ...