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Project Reports from 2020
Living Sweet: a Multi-Functional Mobile-Phone Application Strategy for Adults with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chantel K. Anderson
A Multicomponent Tailored Intervention Program Protocol for Weight Loss in an Underserved Adult Patient Population with Obesity, Rita R. Arnold
Identification and Management of Adolescent Alcohol Use: Screening and Motivational Interviewing, Kelsie L. Berger
What's All the Buzzy About? Using Cryotherapy and Vibration for Pain During Vaccinations in Children, Marta L. Byma
A Positive Framed Message to Improve CPAP Compliance for Patients with OSA, Frances Clark
Take a Shot: the Effect of a Multicomponent Strategy to Increase Meningitis B Vaccination Rates, Valerie Cline
Mass Matters: Increasing Mammography Rates to Underserved Women, Ingrid N. Cooper
You're Not Forgotten: Effects of Screening for Postpartum Depression Within a Pediatric Setting, Marrisa S. Culver
The Effects of a Nutritional Intervention on Healthy Eating Habits and Body Mass Index, Kelley Eshenaur
A Multifactorial Intervention to Reduce Weight Bias in Healthcare Providers, Rose M. Flinchum
Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Intervention Program for Treating Childhood Obesity, Suzy Free
Provider-Led Intervention for Overweight or Obese African American Women Ages 18-65 with a BMI 25 KG/ M₂, Tonya A. Harvey
Impact of a Protocol Implementation on Identification and Referral of Women At-Risk for Hereditary Breast Cancer, Chrysanthemum Davis Lawson
Implementation of Post Falls Huddles in Skilled Nursing Facility, Princess Lomax
The Effects of Motivational Interviewing for Those Afflicted with Opioid Addiction, Kathy Roberts
A Protocol to Increase Referral Rates to Diabetic Education, David M. Rokser
Increasing Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea Screening Among Women 15 to 24 Years Old Using a Multifaceted Approach, Mackenzie Shireman
Point-of-Care Reminders to Prompt Provider Adherence with Diabetes Care Guidelines for Adults, Eric E. Spohn
The Implementation of Diabetic Foot Care into Primary Care, Shelby D. Strong
Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Blood Pressure and BMI in Overweight or Obese Adults with Primary Hypertension, Mariska Vandenbergh
Does Access to Telephone Counseling Improve Smoking Cessation in Disadvantaged Populations?, Karin Warden-Thomas
Efficacy of a Mobile Application in a Chronic Kidney Disease Population, Jennifer R. Zamora
Project Reports from 2019
Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients, Patricia E. Biel
Health Literacy Screening to Increase Antihypertensive Medication Adherence, Boyann Bonjean
Meditation as an Intervention to Help College Students Cope with Stress, Marissa Bottos
The Effects of a Mobile Fitness Application on Weight Management and Physical Acticity Amongst University Students, Erica Deenihan
Implementation of an Advance Care Planning Protocol to Increase Advance Directive Completion Rates, Christine Engle
Application of Beers Criteria and a Brown Bag Event to Increase Prescribing Safety in Older Adults, Kristen Garza
The Effects of Implementing a Smartphone Application to Improve Asthma Self-Management in Adults, Lindsay J. Humpfer
Pain Management for Intrauterine Device Insertion and Endometrial Biopsy, Michelle Lipton-Carroll
Anxiety is Something to Worry About: the Effects of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Intervention Protocol on Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alesha E. McClanahan
Clinical Practice Guideline Adherence: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in At-Risk Adults, Sharnita L. Rice
Effects of an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Program on Providers' Adherence, Kelsie A. Tokarczyk
Use of Smartphone Application to Facilitate Weight Loss and Promote Accountability in Obese and Overweight Patients, Angela M. Turner
The Effect of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Self-Titration on Achieving Blood Pressure Targets, Katina A. Varner
A Multifaceted Approach to Antibiotic Stewardship in the Outpatient Clinical Setting for Bronchitis, Elizabeth A. Weaver
A Lifestyle Modification Program for Adult Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, Amanda M. Yarbrough
Incorporating Oral Health Care in Pediatric Primary Care Practice, Salamatu Yusif
Project Reports from 2018
A Multi-faceted Intervention to Improve Naloxone Co-Prescription Rates Among Primary Care Providers, Jolane S. Conklin
Effects of Incorporating Patient Acuity into the RN Assignment Process, Melissa L. Forton
Sun Prevention Fun (SPF): a Multicomponent Sun Prevention Program for Children in Kindergarten and First Grade, Sarah Gouker
The Effects of a Nurse-Led Structured Telephone Support Intervention on 30-Day Readmission Rates for Heart Failure Patients, Georgianna Simpson
Screening Amblyopic Risk Factors in a Pediatric Population Using an Automated Vision Screener, Rebecca Dawn Slominski
When Disaster Strikes: a Training Intervention to Improve Nurses' Confidence and Preparedness for the Surge, Nichole M. Weber
Project Reports from 2017
Implementation of a Standardized Handoff During Transition of Care from the Emergency Department to the Intensive Care Unit, Melinda Abbring
The Effect of Routine Adult PHQ-2 Depression Screen and Scheduled Follow-Up Protocol in the Primary Care Setting, Alex F. Bikowski
Combating Workplace Violence: an Evidence Based Initiative, Diana L. Giordano
The Effect of Bundled Interventions on Prevention of Hospital Acquired Clostridium Difficile Infection, Kaitlin Kendys
The Effects of a HPV Educational Intervention Aimed at Collegiate Males on Knowledge, Vaccine Intention, and Uptake, Mary A. Knudtson
Healing Touch: Enhancing Quality of Life, Julia McCann-Khludenev
Improving LGBT Cultural Competence in Senior Nursing Students, Hallie Orgel
Effects of Therapeutic Music on Pain in Spinal Surgery Recovery, Michael Poulsen
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Care: the Effect of a Standardized Collaborative Medication Reconciliation Process, Traci R. Pulliam
Improving Nursing Attitudes Toward Suicide Prevention in the Emergency Department: the Implementation of an Adolescent Suicide Risk Screening Tool, Julie A. Simpson
Influencing College Influenza Vaccination Through a Multi-Component Campaign, Heather Strickler
Nursing Assignments Based on Patient Acuity: the Road to Nursing Job Satisfaction, Kristina Tomic
Implementation of a Multifactorial Fall Prevention Protocol, Laura Wilkerson
Project Reports from 2016
The Effects of Comprehensive Sex Education Intervention on Knowledge & Sexual Risk Behaviors Among 14-24 Year Old Churchgoers, Michelle Breunig
The Effects of Implementing Best Practice on Clostridium Difficile Infection Treatment, Melissa A. Craig
Breastfeeding Education for Fathers: an Intervention to Increase Breastfeeding Rates, Jill Marie Frisz
The Effect of Heart Failure Education on Knowledge and Readmission, Sara A. Golden
The Effects of Continuing Education on Nurse Knowledge of Safe Haven Laws in Illinois, Lindsay Thiemkey Gordon
Implementation of a Nursing Workload Tool to Reduce Nurse Burnout, Nicole K. Greives
Effects of a HPV Educational Intervention: Knowledge and Vaccination Intention in Collegiate Females, Tamara L. Kay
Effect of Using Culturally Sensitive Education in Increasing Mammogram Use and Breast Cancer Awareness: African Female Immigrants, Gertrude Mumba-Kaunda
Effects of Pediatric Emergence Delirium Education on Analgesic Administration by PACU Nurses, Melinda C. Nwanganga
The Effect of Reduced Carbohydrate Diet Education on Hemoglobin A1C in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Lauren Parker
Impact of Emergency Department Sepsis Policy, Lynette Rayman
Best Practice for Assessing Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Women Ages 35-54 Years, Isabelle Marie Skurka
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Inter-rater Reliability and Confidence Among NIHSS Certified Nurses: Implementation of a Standardized Patient Simulation, Kelly J. Trieglaff
The Effect of Standardized Patient Encounters on Undergraduate Nursing Student Empathy and Self-Efficacy in Therapeutic Communication, Alana M. Urness
The Effect of a Multifaceted Reminder Intervention on Nursing Documentation Completeness, Meredith A. White
The Effects of Education on Compassion Fatigue Experienced by Oncology Nurses, Ina Wilson
Effect of an Educational Intervention for Prevention of STD in Minority Women, Umparrys L. Witherspoon
Affecting TDAP Vaccination Rates Among Women: a Multifaceted Intervention, Soneka Wynter
Project Reports from 2015
Impact of Standardized Oral Health Assessment on Preventing Ventilator-Associated Events, Juana Ambriz De Williams
The Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Emotional Distress in Adult Cancer Patients, Marie A. Benoit
The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Oral Anticoagulation Therapy Knowledge in Primary Care, Elizabeth D. Deck
Implementation of an Advance Directive Protocol in a Primary Care Setting, Gloria Dillman
The Effect of an Antenatal Breastfeeding Intervention on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Intention Among Inner City Adolescents, Jamie El Harit
Implementation of an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Protocol and Screening Tool to Identify At-Risk Patients, Minimize Risks, and Improve Perioperative Outcomes, Thomas G. Fevurly
The Effects of Nutrition and Physical Activity Education on Knowledge and Glycemic Control Among Persons with Type 2 Diabetes, Alexandra Harris
The Effects of 12 Weeks of Instructor-Led Yoga Classes on Balance in Older Adults, Patricia C. Hart
Diabetes Type 2 Self-Management Education Program: Short Messaging from Patient Portal to Web-enabled Device, Lynn S. Holcomb
The Effects of Implementing Best Practices on 30-Day Readmission Rates in Adults Following CABG Surgery, Linda Elaine Kline
Effects of Multimodal Fever Education on Parents of Febrile Children, Teresa S. Parkhouse
An Evidence-based Multiphase Approach for Creating a Healthy Work Environment in an ICU, Julia Rogers
Using Education and a Prevention Protocol Tool to Decrease the Incidence of Pressure Ulcers in a Nursing Home, Kristina L. Scalzitti
Impact of Hospice Nurse Education on After-Hours Calls and Visits, Cheryl Slack
The Effects of an Evidence-based Food Allergy Management Plan to Keep Children with Food Allergies Safe at School, Scarlet R. Spain
The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Intent to Participate in Cervical Cancer Screening, Ann Marie Trapp
The Effect of Education on Compassion Fatigue as Experienced by Staff Nurses, Kathryn L. Zehr
Project Reports from 2014
Effects of an APN-Led Amiodarone Clinic on Adherence to Recommended Monitoring Guidelines, Melissa Bartoszewicz
The Use of Stress Reduction Techniques in Nursing Education, Jennifer S. Bauer
