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Yo Puedo Hacerlo! Diabetes Self-Management Education for Older Hispanic Women
(August 10,)
Diabetes is a chronic disease with considerable demographic disparities. The prevalence of type
II diabetes (DMII) is considerably higher for Hispanics at 12.8% compared to 9.3% for the
general population. Additionally, ...
Attitudes of Nursing Staff in a Maternal Child Unit Regarding Palliative Care
(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 ...
A New Screening Procedure to Identify Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders
(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 ...
Anti-psychotics, Weight Gain, and Children’s Health: Making Informed Choices
(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, ...
Compliance with Post-Intervention Follow-up in the Depressive Pre, Peri and PostMenopausal Client: A QI Initiative
(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 ...
Reminder Calls to Reduce No Show Rate
(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 ...
Mental Health Access Among International College Students
(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 ...
Pain Management in Nursing Homes
(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 ...
Sepsis Bundles: Impact on Mortality and Patient Outcomes
(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 ...