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Evaluation of health literacy as a predictor of the need for additional medical care
Title
Evaluation of health literacy as a predictor of the need for additional medical care
Author
Carlton, Cameron
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medical sciences, Public health--Study and teaching
Description
Background In the current healthcare environment, health care providers do not always have the time needed to identify patients that have challenges understanding health related information. In order to improve health outcomes, it is imperative th...
Development of a Patient Navigator Training Protocol to Promote Timely Approval for Pregnant African American Women Seeking Pregnancy Medicaid Coverage Prior to 14 Weeks Gestation
Title
Development of a Patient Navigator Training Protocol to Promote Timely Approval for Pregnant African American Women Seeking Pregnancy Medicaid Coverage Prior to 14 Weeks Gestation
Author
Foh DNP, FNP-BC, Mariama
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Public health
Description
ABSTRACTMARIAMA T. FOH. Development of a patient navigator training protocol to promote timely approval for pregnant African American women seeking pregnancy Medicaid coverage prior to 14 weeks’ gestation. (Under the direction of Dr. DEE BALDWIN)P...
The impact of nurses’ professionalism from an innovative peer review committee
Title
The impact of nurses’ professionalism from an innovative peer review committee
Author
Goble, Patricia
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Background: Peer review is a vital process through which nurses provide feedback to their peers in real time to advance their professional practice. The purpose of this scholarly project was to determine the impact of implementing an innovative pe...
Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds and Communication on a Geographic Medical Unit: A Pilot Study
Title
Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds and Communication on a Geographic Medical Unit: A Pilot Study
Author
Wahab, Holly
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Communication, Medicine
Description
ABSTRACTIntroductionEffective, concise, and consistent communication is essential for safe, quality patient care. However, traditional models of physician rounding can result in gaps and delays in communication between team members involved in the...
The Effectiveness of the Nurse Discharge Eucator on Postpartum Womens Perception of Readiness for Discharge
Title
The Effectiveness of the Nurse Discharge Eucator on Postpartum Womens Perception of Readiness for Discharge
Author
Wilson, Lorraine
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Introduction: In preparation for hospital discharge, anticipatory discharge education is critical for postpartum women. Standard care is that the many nurses who care for postpartum women provide the education, which may contribute to inconsistent...
Preventing 30-Day Rehospitalization Among Elderly Patients Through A Collaborative Transition of Care Program Between Acute and Primary Care
Title
Preventing 30-Day Rehospitalization Among Elderly Patients Through A Collaborative Transition of Care Program Between Acute and Primary Care
Author
Wingate, Katie
Date Created
2016
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medicine, Gerontology
Description
There is a disconnect between acute and primary care when transitioning elderly patients from the hospital to the community, often leading to insufficient primary care follow-up and increased rehospitalization. The purpose of this pilot study was ...