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AN EVALUATION OF CLINICIAN KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-EFFICACY PRE/POST EDUCATION IN PERISTOMAL MANAGEMENT
Title
AN EVALUATION OF CLINICIAN KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-EFFICACY PRE/POST EDUCATION IN PERISTOMAL MANAGEMENT
Author
Saunders, Kimberly
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Education, Higher
Description
ABSTRACTKIMBERLY SAUNDERS. An evaluation of clinician knowledge and self-efficacy pre/post education in peristomal management. (Under the direction of DR. KATHLEEN JORDAN)PurposeThe primary purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of an edu...
An Educational-Based Approach to Prevent Corneal Abrasions at a Community Hospital
Title
An Educational-Based Approach to Prevent Corneal Abrasions at a Community Hospital
Author
Frowine, Megan
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Education, Surgery
Description
Corneal abrasions (CA) are one of the most common anesthesia-related adverse events. There is limited evidence about the effect of virtual education on providers’ knowledge regarding CA prevention. The purpose of this project was to assess if a we...
Anesthesia Providers’ Perceived Distractions in the Operating Room During Induction at an Ambulatory Surgery Center
Title
Anesthesia Providers’ Perceived Distractions in the Operating Room During Induction at an Ambulatory Surgery Center
Author
Coggins, Christin
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
There are a variety of distractions that can occur in the operating room during the induction of anesthesia. A review of the literature revealed that common distractions include: noise, music, cell phones and pagers, production pressure, and unnec...
Anesthesia Providers’ Perceived Distractions in the Operating Room During Induction of Anesthesia at a Mid-Sized Suburban Hospital
Title
Anesthesia Providers’ Perceived Distractions in the Operating Room During Induction of Anesthesia at a Mid-Sized Suburban Hospital
Author
Ciranni, Chantel
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
There are a variety of distractions that can occur in the operating room during the induction of anesthesia. A review of the literature revealed that common distractions include noise, music, cell phones and pagers, production pressure, and unnece...
Anesthesia providers’ perceived distractions in the operating room during induction at a large urban hospital
Title
Anesthesia providers’ perceived distractions in the operating room during induction at a large urban hospital
Author
Hillman, Elisa
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medicine, Surgery
Description
Induction of anesthesia is a critical part of the anesthesia process where the anesthesia provider begins putting the patient to sleep and secures the airway. The purpose of this group project is to investigate anesthesia providers’ opinions on th...
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Sun Safety in Female Collegiate Athletes
Title
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Sun Safety in Female Collegiate Athletes
Author
McGuffin, Katherine
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
BACKGROUND: Across the United States, there is a rising incidence of melanoma in the adolescent and young adult population. Collegiate athletes are at an increased risk of skin cancer due to prolonged, frequent exposure to ultra-violet radiation.O...
Assessing the Various Levels of Implicit Weight Bias Toward Patients Among Anesthesia Providers
Title
Assessing the Various Levels of Implicit Weight Bias Toward Patients Among Anesthesia Providers
Author
George, Shanita
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
SHANITA DOMINIQUE GEORGE. Assessing the Various Levels of Implicit Weight Bias Toward Patients Among Anesthesia Providers. (Under the direction of DR. DAVID LANGFORD)Social disparities and implicit bias have been identified as potential issues tha...
Assessment of Burnout With Implementation of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention in Palliative Care Clinicians
Title
Assessment of Burnout With Implementation of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention in Palliative Care Clinicians
Author
Snyder, Rachel
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Background: While work in palliative and hospice care can be a rewarding experience in helping those suffering with complicated and terminal illnesses, it can also expose those involved to significant work stress, potentially leading to burnout. P...
Beliefs About Alcohol Among College Students in Fraternities: Effect of a Targeted Education Intervention
Title
Beliefs About Alcohol Among College Students in Fraternities: Effect of a Targeted Education Intervention
Author
Sheeler, Cory
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Alcohol use is a significant problem on college campuses. Greek men in college fraternities consume alcohol in higher quantities and with increased frequency, which can result in negative health outcomes. The purpose of this project was to determi...
Comprehensive Health Assessment: Decreasing Preventive Care Gaps in Older Adults
Title
Comprehensive Health Assessment: Decreasing Preventive Care Gaps in Older Adults
Author
Wright, Georgetta
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Gerontology, Public health
Description
Less than 50% of adults aged 65 and older complete annual recommended preventive care. Preventive care is important since a major risk factor for cancer is aging. Colon cancer occurs in more than 70% of people aged 65 and older. The most common ca...
Developing Confidence and Knowledge in Nurses Managing Post-Catheterization Patients
Title
Developing Confidence and Knowledge in Nurses Managing Post-Catheterization Patients
Author
Patterson, Whitney
Date Created
2017
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Increase in volume and acuity of patients following Chest Pain Center Percutaneous Intervention (PCI) accreditation at a hospital in the foothills of North Carolina, led to various needs identified. One identified need was standard care training f...
Development Of An Intraoperative Cognitive Aid To Guide Neostigmine Use For Pharmacologic Reversal Of Neuromuscular Blockade.
Title
Development Of An Intraoperative Cognitive Aid To Guide Neostigmine Use For Pharmacologic Reversal Of Neuromuscular Blockade.
Author
Cornette, Laura
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medicine
Description
Insufficient recovery from non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents results in impaired pulmonary and upper airway mechanics and increases patients’ risk of experiencing adverse respiratory events postoperatively (Kheterpal et al., 2020; Rud...
EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA IN PRIMARY CARE
Title
EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE MYELOMA IN PRIMARY CARE
Author
Banks, Philwyna
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Multiple myeloma is the second most prevalent hematological malignancy worldwide and the most common hematologic malignancy affecting the African American population. Multiple factors contribute to these marked disparities in t...
Effect of Stroke Volume Variation Monitoring on Acute Kidney Injury after Robotic Enhanced Recovery Protocol Surgery
Title
Effect of Stroke Volume Variation Monitoring on Acute Kidney Injury after Robotic Enhanced Recovery Protocol Surgery
Author
Hile, Lloren
Date Created
2023
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Medical sciences
Description
ABSTRACTLLOREN MCKENZIE HILE. Effect of Stroke Volume Variation Monitoring on Acute Kidney Injury after Robotic Enhanced Recovery Protocol Surgery. (Under the direction of DR. DAVID LANGFORD) Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most common com...
Effects of E-Cigarette Education in Adolescents and Young Adults in Primary Care
Title
Effects of E-Cigarette Education in Adolescents and Young Adults in Primary Care
Author
Carriker, Amy
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
ABSTRACT AMY E. CARRIKER. Effects of E-Cigarette Education in Adolescents and Young Adults in Primary Care. (Under the direction of DR. TONYA ANDERSON) Approximately one in five high school student and 1 in 20 middle school students currently use ...
Enhancing the Anesthesia Providers’ Awareness of Resources, Policies, & Procedures Surrounding Patients with Language Communication Barriers
Title
Enhancing the Anesthesia Providers’ Awareness of Resources, Policies, & Procedures Surrounding Patients with Language Communication Barriers
Author
Krysl, Janzen
Date Created
2024
Subjects--Topical
Health services administration, Nursing, Medicine
Description
Background: Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) are facing significant communication challenges in peri-operative settings, spanning from understanding anesthesia-related information to obtaining informed consent. These language-based ...
Evaluating the Effects of a Continuing Interprofessional Education (CIPE) Workshop on Participants' Attitudes and Collaborative Practice Behaviors.
Title
Evaluating the Effects of a Continuing Interprofessional Education (CIPE) Workshop on Participants' Attitudes and Collaborative Practice Behaviors.
Author
Magennis, Laura
Date Created
2019
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Key organizations, such as the WHO, IHI, and NAH, encourage interprofessional education (IPE) in healthcare to promote collaborative care practices and improved patient outcomes (Gilbert, Yan, & Hoffman, 2010; Owen & Schmitt, 2013; Thistlethwaite,...
Evaluation of Acute Care Providers' Opioid Prescribing Practices in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Title
Evaluation of Acute Care Providers' Opioid Prescribing Practices in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Author
Buckner, Kimberly
Date Created
2021
Subjects--Topical
Nursing
Description
Over 760,000 people have died from an opioid overdose since 1999. In 2019, the opioid epidemic claimed more than 70,000 lives, with over 1.6 million having an opioid use disorder. Literature suggests an association between increased opioid prescri...
Evaluation of an Online Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Disaster Responders and Critical Care Transporters Caring for Individuals with Developmental Disability
Title
Evaluation of an Online Educational Intervention to Increase Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Disaster Responders and Critical Care Transporters Caring for Individuals with Developmental Disability
Author
Edinger, Zachariah
Date Created
2018
Subjects--Topical
Nursing, Public health, Educational evaluation
Description
Individuals with developmental disabilities experience more negative outcomes due to natural and manmade disasters and emergencies than do people without disabilities. Considering the large number of individuals in the United States with a disabil...
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...