Browsing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - DO NOT EDIT by Title
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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 ... -
Improving Provider Adherence with Completion of a Written Asthma Action Plan according to Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines
(College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2014-12-03)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Asthma is a serious chronic inflammatory health condition of the airways that causes many Americans to experience distress {Agency for Health Care Research and ... -
Increasing Awareness and Consideration of Bariatric Surgery Treatment Option in Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(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: Current research indicates the efficacy of bariatric surgery (BS) in the treatment of obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients, but only a few ... -
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 ...