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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REFERRALS TO DIABETES EDUCATION
(2019-12-12)
Diabetes is a nationwide health concern and the seventh leading cause of death in the Unites States. The disease and its complications negatively impact the health of the patients and increase health care costs. As a chronic ...
Provider Prompting to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates
(2019-12-04)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is recommended for average risk adults aged 50 to 75 years. Healthy People 2020 objectives include reducing new cancer cases and the illness, disability, and deaths secondary to cancer. ...
Hypertension Treatment Adherence with 3-D Models
(2019-12-04)
Hypertension treatment adherence is a significant issue in the United States. Almost half of patients with diagnosed hypertension are non-adherent with medications and/or diet and appointment keeping with their provider. ...
AN EXPLORATORY GROUNDED THEORY OF BREASTFEEDING AMONG WOMEN WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER AND THEIR SUPPORT PERSONS
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-01)
With over 16 million women using opioids in the United States, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is increasing, and evidence suggests that NAS may be alleviated by breastfeeding. Yet, many women with opioid use disorder ...
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEW GRADUATE NURSE WORK SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTION
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-06)
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of personal (psychological capital), situational (structural empowerment, leader empowerment and support, and unit characteristics: job demands, job resources, and ...
FAMILY DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR®: A CHANGED REALITY
(East Carolina University, 2018-11-27)
Family dementia caregiving involves many challenges that often lead to stress and frustration. A subjective understanding of the daily struggles associated with dementia is not possible unless one has the disease; therefore, ...
STUDENT ATTITUDES REGARDING GLOBAL HEALTH POLICY DURING AN INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL IMMERSION PROGRAM IN GUATEMALA
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-06)
As the world population explodes the need for health professionals who have positive attitudes toward cultural diversity and a willingness to learn about other cultures is essential to providing optimal care to these ...
RISKS FOR CANCER SCREENING IN PRIMARY CARE
(2019-04-23)
Background: While numerous task force recommendations are in place, cancer still remains a major global health problem. Gaps in modern screening methods for cancer were noted among patients in primary care. Accessing ...
Development of a Free Health Care Clinic in western North Carolina
(2016-07-19)
The purpose of this DNP project is to describe the development of a free health clinic in the western North Carolina community. The process will include the use of a community needs assessment to influence the formation ...
Quality of life in school-age children with obesity, the experiences of school nurses, and moral distress associated with care delivery
(East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)
Childhood obesity is a multifaceted, complex problem that is associated with many other chronic health conditions. School nurses are well positioned to assess, intervene, and evaluate efforts to positively impact this ...