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- Creators: Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation
- Member of: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Final Projects
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Background: People with diabetes are at greater risk for comorbid cardiovascular disease, end stage organ damage, disability, and early death. There is substantial evidence that individualizing self-care education, such as eating a healthy diet, greatly improves diabetes management.
Objective: The purpose of this paper is to review the outcomes of a diabetes education program offered to underserved women in the Southwestern United States.
Methods: Four weekly nutrition classes were individualized and taught at a nonprofit organization in the southwest United States. Behavior change was measured using the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) tool. Classes were advertised via the center’s monthly class calendar and fliers. A total of nine participants (N=9) came to every class and took the SDSCA survey before and after class instruction.
Results: Descriptive statistics and two 2-tailed t-tests with the critical value set at p<0.05 were used for data analysis. The participants were Hispanic women, most between the ages of 40-49, and had an income between $0-14,000. The mean difference between the variables of both general diet and specific diet pre and post-tests were significantly different from zero. The assumptions of normality and homogeneity were met. The results of both two-tailed paired sample t-tests were significant suggesting the means of general and specific diet pre-tests were significantly lower than the means of the general and specific diet post-tests.
Discussion: The assumptions of normality and homogeneity were met and the results were significant. The pre-intervention scores for both categories were statistically significantly lower than the post-intervention scores for both categories. Thus, the desired outcome of helping clients within the organization modify, adapt, or change self-care behaviors related to diet was met.
ContributorsGandee, Marisol (Author) / Chiffelle, Rochelle (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-04-26
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Background and Objectives: Electronic cigarette use, known as vaping, among adolescents was declared a public health epidemic in 2018 and has acute and chronic health consequences. Healthcare providers (HCP) play a pivotal role as health-related educators, including counseling against vaping. Primary HCPs report a lack of adequate knowledge, confidence, and screening for adolescent vaping. Increasing HCP’s vaping awareness and knowledge may increase rates of adolescent vaping prevention screening and counseling. Rosswurm & Larrabee Model and Health Belief Model were utilized in project design and implementation.
Methods: Primary HCPs (n = 8) that provide care to adolescents at a pediatric clinic in Phoenix, Arizona completed online pre- and post- education surveys measuring vaping knowledge before and after viewing an evidence based online educational video. Participation was voluntary, open to all clinic HCPs, and informed consent was provided before the intervention. Data analysis was completed with Intellectus Statistics using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Results of the paired samples t-test was significant based on "?=.05" , t(7) = -3.56, p = .009. The mean of the post-education survey (12.38) was significantly higher than the mean of the pre-education survey (9.62). Descriptive statistics found 85.71% of HCPs reported increased intent to counsel for vaping and 57.14% of HCPs reported increased implemented vaping counseling with their adolescent patients four-weeks post intervention.
Conclusions: HCP vaping knowledge rates and vaping-related counseling and surveillance significantly increased after viewing the educational video. Implementing mandatory HCP vaping education training could increase adolescent vaping prevention interventions and counseling within primary care settings.
ContributorsMarks, Brianna (Author) / Bay, Sarah (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-04-26
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Background: This quality improvement project examined the effect an educational intervention focused on the psychosocial needs of cancer patients had on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) of a group of nurses. While nurses understand the physical toll of cancer, they may forget the impact cancer has on mental health. The project was guided by the Health Belief Model.
Methods: Consent was obtained from 15 participants working as nurse advocates for a large insurance company. Nurse advocates are tasked with improving the health of patients and connecting them to additional resources. A twenty-minute educational intervention focused on the impact cancer has on mental health and the benefit of multiple psychosocial supportive resources was delivered to the participants. Education included a comprehensive review of the resources available for cancer patients at the project site. Participants were then given 10 minutes to complete a retrospective post-then-pre survey, based on a Likert Scale.
Results: Statistically significant improvements in survey scores were observed in each of the three KAB domains. Statistical analysis confirmed improvements in survey scores were significant and not likely due to random variation. Participants also referred more patients into a cancer support program following the intervention.
Conclusion: A brief educational intervention was able to improve KAB scores among nurses. There was also an increase in the number of patients these nurses referred into a psychosocial supportive program. Nurses that better understand the mental health needs of cancer patients are more likely to connect them with psychosocial resources. This intervention will become part of standard training for new nurse advocates at the project site.
ContributorsLeyba, S. Edward (Author) / Harrell, Liz (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-05-02
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Background/Objective: As a part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) was intended to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes through providing wellness visits for all Medicare recipients at no cost. However, adoption has been minimal since its inception, particularly in rural populations
Study Design: A top priority of a rural federally qualified healthcare organization (FQHC) was to improve utilization of the AWV due to a patient response well below the national average. A six-week trial was conducted that examined a patient information campaign combined with a strategic workflow that encouraged interoffice collaboration.
Methods: The office staff of a pilot medical clinic was selected by the FQHC quality improvement committee as the project site. A Relational Coordination survey (RC) was administered before and after the intervention to determine if the intervention improved interoffice collaboration regarding the AWV. Descriptive questions were used to determine which aspects of the intervention proved useful. Reliability of the survey results was verified by a Crohnbach’s ? > 0.08. An independent samples t test was used with p value < 0.05 to determine statistical significance and confidence intervals.
Results: The patient information brochure demonstrated improved patient understanding of the AWV from the office staff perspective as demonstrated by an independent samples t test comparing pre and post survey responses (t(32) = -4.14, p < .001, CI 95%). The RC survey results identified an area for collaborative for improvement between the front office and medical staff.
ContributorsSmith, J. Amanda (Author) / Morgan, Michelle (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-04-29
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Problem Statement & Purpose: Cervical cancer screening rates for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in rural Northern Arizona is 78%, which is below the Healthy People 2030 goal of 84.3%. Identification of socioeconomic barriers unique to rural women through the use of an intake survey can improve cervical cancer screening rates. This project was guided by the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). SCT proposes that behavioral change is determined by environmental, social, personal, and behavioral elements.
Methods: At a one-day well-woman event called, “See, Test, and Treat” hosted by the FQHC, an anonymous intake survey was implemented that identified participant demographics, basic cervical cancer knowledge, and perceived socioeconomic barriers to routine cervical cancer screening. Participants were recruited through the FQHC. Participant inclusion criteria: Arizona resident, uninsured, underinsured, 21-65 years old, English or Spanish speaking.
Results: Descriptive statistics were utilized to evaluate the survey responses, reliability, and validity of responses unknown due to self-reported responses. A total of 18 surveys were completed with a final yield of (n = 10). Surveys didn’t identify barriers to routine cervical cancer screening; however, an unawareness of cervical cancer risk factors including multiple sexual partners (n = 5, 50.00%), sex at an early age (n = 4, 40.00%), and misperception that cervical cancer is genetic (n = 7, 70.00%) was identified.
Implications for Practice: A need for cervical cancer education exists within the surveyed community. Providing rural women with knowledge regarding cervical cancer can improve screening rates.
ContributorsParkman, T. Lacey (Author) / Janicek, Patricia (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-04-29
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Background and Purpose: Across the United States, there are low adherence rates of prenatal
care visits, primarily among the low-income and ethnic populations. Inadequate prenatal care
education contributes to low appointment adherence and missed prenatal care during their first
trimester. The project aim is to assess the current use of paper-based prenatal education in a
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in southwestern Arizona and inquire if patients
would elect to engage in a phone application for prenatal education with appointment
reminders.
Approach/Methods: The Theory of Planned Behavior was the theoretical framework utilized
to guide this project. The Quality Improvement (QI) project gathered information regarding
patient technology use and accessibility as well as utilization of FQHC prenatal booklet,
collected with a 13-question survey. A non-identifying demographic questionnaire was also
distributed during the prenatal visit.
Results: Survey responses indicated that patients find utility in prenatal education and
appointment reminders provided through a phone application. Out of the total participants
(n=23), only 18 had received the prenatal care booklet and completed the entire survey. 80%
of participants expressed they would use the phone application while 84% find prenatal
education on the phone helpful. In comparison, less than 28% of respondents planned to
continue to use the prenatal booklet they were provided at the clinic during their pregnancy.
Outcomes: There is potential in utilizing digital platform and appointment reminders at FQHC
to improve appointment adherence and early entry to prenatal care. The results will be used to
inform FQHC on decisions regarding continuing prenatal booklet use and integration of techbased
education formatting.
ContributorsAlexander, Yana (Author) / Janicek, Patricia (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-05-02
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Purpose: Patient portals are widely available online applications with many health-related tools that facilitate patient engagement and enhance communication with providers yet are highly underutilized. The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to explore an English and Spanish patient portal educational video's impact on patient engagement in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The social cognitive theory underpins the project because patients' portal use behavior can change if changing their environmental factors in the clinic with educational videos.
Methods: The Universities Institutional Review Board granted exempt approval to ensure human subject protection. The participants included bilingual adult patients in an FQHC who have access to the internet and email addresses who visited the center during the implementation period. The tablets in the patient rooms displayed the English and Spanish educational video on step-by-step instructions on accessing, using the patient portal, and the benefits of use. The information technology technician pulled aggregate data from the analytics component of the patient portal before and after the four-week implementation period. The data included total number of clinic patients, number of active portal users, number of monthly logins, and gender. The project facilitator used descriptive statistics to compare pre-and post-intervention analytics. Results: Active portal users increased by 0.22% and monthly logins increased by 390 logins.
Only aggregate data was collected so the statistical significance was not calculated. Conclusion: This EBP project enhances knowledge on patient portal utilization's impact on patient engagement and may apply to current practice.
ContributorsHerrera, M. Sara (Author) / Ochieng, Judith (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2022-04-29
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Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer diagnosed in America. No formal educational program for skin cancer prevention and sun safety previously existed at a Southwest University. As a result, a sun safety educational intervention sought to address this gap. For this co-ed young adult population, an education video outlining sun safety measures was developed and delivered. An evidence-based review of the literature supported the intervention design inclusive of pre-and post- descriptive surveys, distributed via Survey Monkey. Data collected included sun safety behaviors, intent for behavioral change, and attitudes towards sun safety. Twenty-eight students completed both the pre-and post-survey. Based on the findings, it is clear that students are more likely to adhere to sun-safe behaviors following this video-based education, potentially decreasing their risk of skin cancer development.
ContributorsPope, Kristen (Author) / Moffett, Carol (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2021-04-29
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Childhood cancer affects nearly eleven-thousand children under the age of fifteen years each year, which launches families into a treatment trajectory of unforeseen complexities in several domains. As pediatric oncology healthcare providers tailor family-centered care for these highly fragile children, it is vital to understand the family’s lifestyle and available community resources. Children residing in remote areas may experience more burdensome needs as they progress in the cancer treatment trajectory, which healthcare providers may not be aware of unless the information is specifically solicited or incidentally discovered. Use of an evidence-based needs assessment for families who reside in remote zip codes will aid in identification of unique needs and assist the multi-disciplinary care team to specifically tailor interventions to the family. Forty semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of childhood cancer survivors using an expert-validated needs assessment tool. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project is to develop a needs assessment for children with cancer in order to identify which needs are amplified in a remote community in order to match and create resources to meet those needs.
ContributorsHarrell, Lauren (Author) / Jacobson, Diana (Thesis advisor) / Arizona State University. College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation (Contributor)
Created2021-04-30