553-Thumbnail Image.png

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Projects collection contains the completed works of students from the DNP Program at Arizona State University's College of Nursing and Health Innovation. These projects are the culminating product of the curricula and demonstrate clinical scholarship.

Collaborating Institutions:
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3
Filtering by

Clear all filters

186387-Thumbnail Image.png

Improving Health Habits in Overweight Teens

Description
The number of adolescents who are overweight are suffering from diseases once thought to only occur in adults, such as diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary heart disease, and liver disease with cases increasing exponentially. This may be correlated with adolescents making unhealthy choices in life resulting in depression in obese…

The number of adolescents who are overweight are suffering from diseases once thought to only occur in adults, such as diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary heart disease, and liver disease with cases increasing exponentially. This may be correlated with adolescents making unhealthy choices in life resulting in depression in obese adolescents. Healthcare providers must continuously explore novel ways to empower teens to make healthy lifestyle changes. The Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE) Thinking, Emotions, Exercise, and Nutrition (TEEN) program was delivered to three adolescent participants in a primary care pediatric clinic in Southwest Arizona. The 15 sessions were provided weekly in the pediatrician’s office using the COPE TEEN manual. The participants completed the HABITS questionnaire and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) before starting the program and after program cessation and kept confidential. The survey results were compared using descriptive analysis and paired t-tests to analyze the data collected. Due to a small sample size (n=3), statistical significance could not be calculated. However, clinical significance was found as evidenced by lower depression scores and improvement in healthy habits. A cognitive behavior skills-building program such as the COPE TEEN program has the potential to empower adolescents to make healthy decisions in life. These healthy choices lead to a long, happy life free from diseases caused by unhealthy choices. This program positively impacts the clinical care of adolescents who are overweight or obese by offering providers an alternative manner of educating adolescents.
ContributorsCortes, Holly (Author) / Esperas, Amanda (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-04-29
191552-Thumbnail Image.png

Impact of Hospital Care on Exclusive Breastfeeding: Education to Bridge the Gap

Description
Introduction: The objective of this study is to emphasize the significance of exclusive breastfeeding (EB) and investigate methods to encourage and sustain it within a hospital environment. Using the self-efficacy theory, the study seeks to improve the current support system for breastfeeding mothers and their families. Methods: The project was…

Introduction: The objective of this study is to emphasize the significance of exclusive breastfeeding (EB) and investigate methods to encourage and sustain it within a hospital environment. Using the self-efficacy theory, the study seeks to improve the current support system for breastfeeding mothers and their families. Methods: The project was approved by the university IRB and facility IRB; guidelines were maintained. The project takes place in a non-profit organization in the southwestern United States. Education was conducted at a required staff meeting for Women and Infant Services (WIS) floor about supporting breastfeeding mothers. A pre- and post-education Breastfeeding Knowledge Scale (BKS) survey was performed, effectiveness was measured using a two-tailed t-test. The reliability of the BKS scale is 0.83 and the validity of the scale is reported to be strong. The hospital measures the EB rates of patients that are greater than 37 weeks gestation without need for neonatal intensive unit care and the mom requests to breastfeed. Results: The goal was 42% rate of EB in the first 48 hours after birth. After education the average rate of EB was 39.6%, lower than the goal but higher than the 33.7% rate before education. A two-tailed paired sample t-test (n=27) was used for BKS and the results were significant based on an alpha value; thus, showing significant knowledge gain. Conclusion: Consistent staff education improves breastfeeding support for moms in the hospital, leading to successful exclusive breastfeeding. This project benefits various settings, such as pediatric, postpartum, labor and delivery, and pediatric offices.
ContributorsHudson, Jennifer (Author) / Esperas, Amanda (Thesis advisor) / College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor)
Created2023-04-26
126920-Thumbnail Image.png

Decreasing and Providing Awareness for Burnout in Mental Health Care Workers

Description

Background: Alarming levels of burnout in mental health care staff is a significant concern not only for the organization but for the individual as well. Identifying and addressing burnout ought to be an essential protocol in a behavioral health organization. Currently, burnout remains an ongoing concern for mental health care…

Background: Alarming levels of burnout in mental health care staff is a significant concern not only for the organization but for the individual as well. Identifying and addressing burnout ought to be an essential protocol in a behavioral health organization. Currently, burnout remains an ongoing concern for mental health care organizations as it is associated with negative impacts for staff, patients, families, and the organization.

Method: The purpose of this project is to utilize the Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) survey tool to measure burnout pre and post intervention. The intervention utilized will be mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) to reduce burnout among mental healthcare workers. Implementing mindfulness interventions has evidence that it reduces burnout rates in mental health care staff. Current literature supports mindfulness-based interventions and have showed a decrease in burnout, stress, and depersonalization.

Results: The pre-intervention results were as followed: emotional exhaustion; 40, depersonalization; 20.4 and personal accomplishment 32. The post-intervention results emotional Exhaustion; 28, depersonalization; 14.90 and personal accomplishment 30. It was found that the category for emotional exhaustion was statistically significant as it had a P value .040, whereas depersonalization was not statistically significant as the P value was .171 and personal accomplishment was not statistically significant as the P value was .577.

Discussion: The use of MBI as an intervention has robust literature supporting the effectiveness in decreasing burnout and stress in mental health care staff.
ContributorsHenao, Cinthya (Author) / McIntosh, Wayne (Thesis advisor)
Created2020-05-01