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Implementation of the Patient-Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Depression Screening Tool through the Nursing Discharge Process with Stroke Patients: A Quality Improvement Project
Youtz, Dane ( 2020-12 )Introduction: Poststroke depression (PSD) is a common and detrimental condition affecting one-third of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke survivors. Current guidelines recommend screening early in the stroke recovery period, ... -
Use of Multi-Modal Pain Medication Clinical Practice Guideline to Decrease Opioid Use in Post Cardiac Surgical Patients
Brooks, Kristina ( 2020-12 )The overuse and abuse of opioids and subsequent health risks, including death due to overdose, have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Pain management after cardiac surgical procedures can contribute to ... -
EFFECTIVE INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD DOCUMENTATION IN NURSING ORIENTATION TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION COMPLIANCE
Wilson-Vanmeter, Angela ( 2020-08 )Since January 2015, healthcare organizations are required to report catheter device related infections which meet the National Health and Safety Network (NHSN) guidelines to regulatory bodies (Centers for Disease Control ... -
Improving Nurses' Detection of Delirium in Hospitalized, Oncology Patients
Kolcun, Kaitlyn ( 2020-05 )Background: Hospital-acquired delirium is an acute neurocognitive condition that occurs in nearly 60% of hospitalized older adults, increasing risk for falls, pressure ulcers and long-term cognitive impairments. While ... -
The Treatment of Severe Mental Illness: An Implementation and Evaluation of Assertive Community Treatment
Becher-Smith, Amy ( 2020-05 )Background: Patients with severe mental illness (SMI) face widespread challenges in life, including reduced life expectancy of up to 30 years less than the general population; high comorbid health conditions; lifelong ...