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Instituting Change in Blood Clot Prophylaxis Protocol for Perioperative Patients
(2022-04-22)Perioperative blood clots are a common, preventable occurrence in the healthcare setting. Patients undergoing surgery are at high risk for developing a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolus (PE) for a variety ... -
Instructions for Uploading to The ScholarShip
(2021-04-21)This is simply to help students with uploading to The ScholarShip. -
Integrating a QR Code Identification System for First Responders and Families Within Special Needs Communities
(2021-04-27)Individuals with impaired communication, for whatever reason, can be at risk for delayed or inadequate care from first responders in the event of an emergency. One solution to this problem is utilizing QR code identification ... -
Integration of the 2017 ADA Depression Screening Guidelines in the Primary Care Setting
(2018-04-24)Diabetics have a doubled risk of comorbid depression that can lead to worsening healthcare outcomes and increased mortality. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released new depression screening guidelines in the 2017 ... -
Intensive Care Unit Joint Commission Remediation Plan 2021
(2022-07-22)Background: Nurses in the intensive care unit (ICU) are tasked with caring for patients who are mechanically ventilated and require medications to induce sedation and/or pain relief. Sedation assists to prevent agitation ... -
Interprofessional collaborative project for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of contracted (frozen) shoulder
(2016-07-12)Contracted (frozen) shoulder (CFS) is a condition characterized by decreased active and passive shoulder range of motion and pain. The etiology of CFS is unknown and even the diagnostic terminology has evolved. Some risk ... -
Intraoperative Eye Care: A DNP Project
(2022-12-02)Corneal abrasions, while rare, are the most common optic injury that occurs in anesthesia practice, and they account for approximately 2-3% of all anesthesia malpractice suits. Corneal abrasions also cause intense discomfort ... -
Introduction of a Novel Quick Reference Guide for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists to Assist in Perioperative Fire Prevention: A Quality Improvement Project
(2021-12-07)Perioperative fires are traumatizing events that may lead to patient and staff morbidity and mortality. CRNAs are in a unique position for monitoring, assessing, and intervening to prevent perioperative fires yet fire ... -
Job satisfaction and intent to leave of nursing assistants in a hospital setting.
(East Carolina University, 2015)Nursing assistants are an important part of the healthcare team in hospitals. However, there has been little research about the antecedents of job satisfaction and intent to leave of nursing assistants in hospitals. The ... -
Large Vessel Occlusion Identification through Rapid Arterial Occlusion Evaluation
(2021-07-27)Large vessel occlusions account for nearly half of all acute ischemic cerebrovascular accidents and have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Screening suspected stroke patients in the prehospital setting with the ... -
Leader-Member Relationships and Patient Safety Culture
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Patient safety culture has been a national objective for years. Many different interventions have been explored in hopes of improvement, but reported statistics suggest that this issue has yet to be solved. The purpose of ... -
Let's Get Healthy
(2022-07-22)Obesity is a prevalent disease and of growing concern. Preventative medicine by weight loss can help in the improvement of body mass index (BMI), weight, lipid (total cholesterol), and A1c levels. This paper discusses the ... -
Let's Motivate: Combating Childhood Obesity
(2022-07-24)Obesity has become a common health issue that impacts patients throughout their life span, including the pediatric population. A literature review was conducted to identify causes and best evidence-based practices for ... -
Leveraging Resources to Improve Access to Occupational Healthcare for Farmers
(2023-07-18)Farming is the third deadliest occupation in America, however, less than 20 % of farmers seek healthcare (North Carolina Farmworker Health Program, 2022). Mandated medical clearances are a prerequisite to respiratory fit ... -
Leveraging Resources to Improve Access to Occupational Healthcare for Farmers
(2023-07-24)Occupational stress among agricultural workers, limited access to care, and poor health literacy lead to substandard health outcomes for farming communities. Alternative healthcare delivery models can assist in meeting the ...