Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Document Projects

Refinement of Distress Screening Procedures Workflow in a Lung and Esophageal Oncology Clinic: A DNP Quality Improvement Project

Waugh, Jessica ( 2022-05 )

Problem: Psychosocial distress in cancer patients often go underdiagnosed or otherwise inadequately treated, and negatively impact multiple patient-centered and other outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of the proposed project ...

Transition of Care Improvement in Thoracic Surgery

Beach, Tara ( 2022-05 )

Background: Surgical patients are under significant stress, and anxiety is often present. Preoperative anxiety and postoperative stress affect recall, memory, and comprehension (Bell, Paul, Sesti, & Granger, 2019). In ...

Standardizing Oral Care Practice for Oncology Patients: An Evidence-based Practice Project

Moore, Laura ( 2022-05 )

Many forms of cancer treatment compromise the host's immune system, increasing individual's susceptibility to infections. Infection prevention practices are a foundational part of cancer treatment. Oral care serves as ...

Implementation of a Structured Advance Care Planning Program for Long-Term Care Residents

Angelo, Alicia ( 2022-05 )

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process that supports adults in understanding and sharing their personal values, goals, and preferences regarding future medical care. Despite overwhelming evidence acknowledging the benefits ...

Use of Subcutaneous Catheters for Pain Management in Hospitalized End-of-Life Patients: A Quality Improvement Project

Daniel, Stephanie ( 2022-05 )

Uncontrolled pain profoundly impacts quality of life, often causing patients to experience physical, psychological, social, and spiritual distress. Although the intravenous (IV) route is a standard for pain medication ...