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Title: Florida Atlantic Undergraduate Research Journal 2020.
Creator: Council for Scholarship and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: The FAURJ is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that is published annually. FAURJ is published online as well as in print and its mission is to showcase high quality undergraduate research in all fields, supply undergraduates with an idea of the standard of research, and promote inquiry-based activities at Florida Atlantic University.
Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000381
Subject Headings: College students--Research--Periodicals., Florida Atlantic University--Research., Research--Periodicals., College students--Research.
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Title: IN MEDICAL EVIDENCE AND PRACTICE, WHAT LEVEL OF UNCERTAINTY IS ACCEPTABLE?.
Creator: Levine, Hannah, Kennedy, Ashley, Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Abstract/Description: This thesis addresses the level of uncertainty in medical evidence and practice and asks if this level is acceptable. Current medical standards consider randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as the best, and most certain, form of evidence. Similarly, medical practice largely relies on differential diagnosis and diagnostic testing to diagnose patients. I will argue that RCTs as well as differential diagnosis and diagnostic testing contribute to uncertainty in medical practice. In the former,...
Show moreThis thesis addresses the level of uncertainty in medical evidence and practice and asks if this level is acceptable. Current medical standards consider randomized controlled trials (RCTs) as the best, and most certain, form of evidence. Similarly, medical practice largely relies on differential diagnosis and diagnostic testing to diagnose patients. I will argue that RCTs as well as differential diagnosis and diagnostic testing contribute to uncertainty in medical practice. In the former, uncertainty stems from lack of representation, elimination of confounding factors, among other issues; while in the latter, uncertainty originates from technological limitations, similarity or variability in presentation, and number of diagnostic possibilities. I will argue that uncertainty in medical evidence and practice can and should be reduced. This can be done by expanding RCT testing and improving it by adding required mechanistic evidence, and by furthering research into better diagnostic technology and training.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00084
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Title: Florida Atlantic University Undergraduate Law Journal 2020.
Creator: Florida Atlantic University Undergraduate Law Journal
Abstract/Description: The Florida Atlantic University Undergraduate Law Journal (ULJ) is a student led research organization dedicated to promoting the discussion of contemporary legal topics as well as providing a forum for students who have an interest in the law. Our students engage in a collaborative editorial process designed to encourage and refine ideas and writing skills. FAU undergraduate students are invited to participate by submitting articles related to legal issues and to facilitate publication by...
Show moreThe Florida Atlantic University Undergraduate Law Journal (ULJ) is a student led research organization dedicated to promoting the discussion of contemporary legal topics as well as providing a forum for students who have an interest in the law. Our students engage in a collaborative editorial process designed to encourage and refine ideas and writing skills. FAU undergraduate students are invited to participate by submitting articles related to legal issues and to facilitate publication by managing the editorial and business processes.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000383
Subject Headings: Florida Atlantic University--Research., College students--Research., College students--Research--Periodicals.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Gender Differences in Coping with Stress among Student-Athletes.
Creator: Riggs, Sydney, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Sociology
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study is to understand how collegiate student athletes cope with stress and mental health concerns Specifically, I ask: (1) How does the role of being a student-athlete affect one’s mental health? (2) Are there gender differences in how student-athletes cope with stress? Using data from in-depth interviews with 10 male student-athletes and 10 female student-athletes, I found that the student-athlete experience had both positive and negative impacts on an individual’s...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to understand how collegiate student athletes cope with stress and mental health concerns Specifically, I ask: (1) How does the role of being a student-athlete affect one’s mental health? (2) Are there gender differences in how student-athletes cope with stress? Using data from in-depth interviews with 10 male student-athletes and 10 female student-athletes, I found that the student-athlete experience had both positive and negative impacts on an individual’s stress and overall mental wellness. Student-athletes benefited from the collegiate athletic experience in various ways—including career opportunities and learned skills like time-management. However, student-athletes also endured large amounts of stress stemming from the role conflict involved in sport participation and academic performance. This research clearly proves the strong impact that gender roles and societal stigma has on the effects of role conflict for mental well-being. I found that gender impacted the sources of stress and how student-athletes understand the ways they are supposed to cope with stress. Studentathletes’ interpersonal relationships with teammates and coaches could either serve as a positive buffer from emotional challenges—or intensify the emotional struggles an athlete endures. Far too many athletes felt as though help-seeking behaviors signaled weakness. The majority of the athletes felt as though they would be better off handling emotional challenges on their own. Rather than identifying such mental health issues, student-athletes addressed these concerns as personal problems that were not crucial to their mental health. This research signifies the importance of understanding how studentathletes cope with both stress and the challenges related to role conflict and mental illness stigma.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000382
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Title: Improving Medication Adherence for Chronic Hypertension through Education and Self-Management Support: A Quality Improvement Project.
Creator: Hoyumpa, Rebecca H., D’Avolio, Deborah, Duhaney, Michelle, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: In the primary care setting, management of hypertension is the most common reason for office visits (Basile & Bloch, 2020). Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for 76% of persons with hypertension (CDC, 2020). This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted to improve medication adherence through education and self-management support in the management of chronic hypertension in a private family practice site in southeast Florida. The project addressed this by utilizing the Health Literacy...
Show moreIn the primary care setting, management of hypertension is the most common reason for office visits (Basile & Bloch, 2020). Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for 76% of persons with hypertension (CDC, 2020). This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted to improve medication adherence through education and self-management support in the management of chronic hypertension in a private family practice site in southeast Florida. The project addressed this by utilizing the Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, 2nd Edition (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ], 2015a) to frame evidence-based interventions. UpToDate (Basile & Bloch, 2020) was utilized to provide patient education materials on hypertension, patient specific medications and home blood pressure monitoring. The conceptual framework was guided by the Health Literate Care Model (HLCM) (Koh et al., 2013a) systems approach scaffolded with Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory and underpinned with the Theory of Nursing as Caring.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000009
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Title: Increasing the Recommendation of Probiotics Through Provider and Patient Education for the Treatment of Recurrent Vaginitis.
Creator: Sicard, Jasmine, Spicer, Nia, Gordon, Shirley, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Recurrent and chronic vaginitis affects women’s self-esteem, sex life and overall well-being. The underestimation of the impact of recurrent and chronic vaginitis on women warrants further research into interventions and treatments. While bacterial vaginosis and vulvocandidiasis are among the most common gynecological diagnoses associated with vaginitis, there is no clear resolution in the literature. The path to finding a treatment plan that provides better and longer lasting relief may lie...
Show moreRecurrent and chronic vaginitis affects women’s self-esteem, sex life and overall well-being. The underestimation of the impact of recurrent and chronic vaginitis on women warrants further research into interventions and treatments. While bacterial vaginosis and vulvocandidiasis are among the most common gynecological diagnoses associated with vaginitis, there is no clear resolution in the literature. The path to finding a treatment plan that provides better and longer lasting relief may lie within the addition of probiotics supplementation. The use of probiotics has been widely explored in topics pertaining to gut health, however creating a more balanced flora of bacteria within the vagina could also lead to advancements in women’s health. This doctoral project was designed and implemented to increase the knowledge of providers and patients about the long-term use of probiotics for vaginal health while decreasing symptomatology at a women’s and family practice in South Florida.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000014
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Title: Initiation of the Reducing Antibiotic Misuse Prescribing (RAMP) Program to Enhance Evidence-based Management of Acute Bronchitis in the Urgent Care setting.
Creator: Ortiz, Doris, Harris, Nancy, Bradley, Gary, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: The inappropriate use of antibiotics to treat non-bacterial infections has contributed to one of the public health problems resulting in antibiotic resistance (CDC, 2019). The purpose of this DNP project was to analyze providers’ awareness and beliefs regarding antibiotic use and resistance and to evaluate the effect of an antibiotic stewardship program on urgent care providers’ antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis. The overall goal is to decrease antibiotic resistant infections by...
Show moreThe inappropriate use of antibiotics to treat non-bacterial infections has contributed to one of the public health problems resulting in antibiotic resistance (CDC, 2019). The purpose of this DNP project was to analyze providers’ awareness and beliefs regarding antibiotic use and resistance and to evaluate the effect of an antibiotic stewardship program on urgent care providers’ antibiotic prescribing for acute bronchitis. The overall goal is to decrease antibiotic resistant infections by reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for a viral infection. To achieve this goal, a quality improvement initiative was conducted with five participating urgent care providers. Pre-RAMP intervention there was an average of 64% of over prescribing antibiotic for acute bronchitis, post-RAMP intervention was 18% which was a 71.8% reduction of over prescribing for acute bronchitis. With continuation of the RAMP intervention, at a greater scale, it will produce a sample size with enough data to fully support the cause for awareness of antibiotic prescribing for safe and quality patient care.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000006
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Title: The PEACH Project: Improving Provider Education for HPV Vaccination.
Creator: Eisenberg, Rachel L., Stein, Elizabeth R., Goodman, Rhonda, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: In the United States, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is human papillomavirus (HPV) and although it is estimated that in the United States, 79 million people currently have HPV and an estimated 14 million people will become infected each year, vaccination rates to decrease HPV and associated cancers remains low (Jones et al., 2017). The Provider Education Achieving Community HPV Prevention (PEACH) program was created to enhance provider knowledge and understanding of the...
Show moreIn the United States, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) is human papillomavirus (HPV) and although it is estimated that in the United States, 79 million people currently have HPV and an estimated 14 million people will become infected each year, vaccination rates to decrease HPV and associated cancers remains low (Jones et al., 2017). The Provider Education Achieving Community HPV Prevention (PEACH) program was created to enhance provider knowledge and understanding of the HPV vaccine and improve vaccination rates through a provider education program. The qualitative improvement project was conducted at a non-profit family planning clinic in West Palm Beach and a primary care pediatric outpatient facility in Atlantis, Florida. The project leaders utilized Icek Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior to provide a framework to further understand the mindset and decision-making process patients and parents go through while deciding to vaccinate against HPV.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000007
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Title: The Use of Spinal Cord Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use – A Program Evaluation.
Creator: Alexis, Florine, Echeona, Xochil, France, Nancey E. M., Forte, Alyzza De La UZ, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Chronic pain is defined by the International Association of the Study of Pain as, “pain that persists beyond normal tissue healing time, which is assumed to be three months” (CDC, 2018 p.2). Chronic pain can be in any part of the body, but is most commonly experienced in the mid-back, lower back, leg, and head, in the form of headache. It is estimated that 80 percent of the U.S. population has experienced at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime.
Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000002
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Title: Evaluating a Virtual Program of Therapeutic Interactive Pets to Improve Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms and Cognitive Status Among Older Adults Experiencing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.
Creator: Johnston, Melissa, Wiese, Lisa, Ordoñez, Maria, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Nearly 6 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia or related dementias (ADRD), and the prevalence is only expected to increase as our population ages (Gaugler, et al., 2019). Recent estimates indicate that ADRD may be moving from the sixth most common cause of death in older adults to the third, after heart disease and cancer (National Institute on Aging, [NIA] 2019). Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000011
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Title: Hypertension: Improving Outcomes through Enrollment in a Walking Exercise Program.
Creator: Almonord, Bernice, Brennen, Marlene, Dorval, Julina T., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Hypertension is a major health care challenge. Uncontrolled hypertension is a huge financial burden in the United States. Strict medication adherence and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating a low sodium diet and increasing daily aerobic physical activity have been proven to be effective in managing hypertension. However, uncontrollable hypertension continues to be one of the most leading causes of cardiovascular disease and death worldwide. When compared to other groups, Haitians...
Show moreHypertension is a major health care challenge. Uncontrolled hypertension is a huge financial burden in the United States. Strict medication adherence and lifestyle modifications such as incorporating a low sodium diet and increasing daily aerobic physical activity have been proven to be effective in managing hypertension. However, uncontrollable hypertension continues to be one of the most leading causes of cardiovascular disease and death worldwide. When compared to other groups, Haitians have a higher disproportionate risk of morbidity and mortality from chronic disease. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity through a walking exercise program and hypertension self-management education on blood pressure in Haitian adults aged 35 to 84 diagnosed with hypertension in the primary care setting. The project was an 8-week online/remote walking exercise program designed to provide bi-weekly hypertension self-management education sessions (moderate-intensity physical activity, low salt diet management, and medication adherence teaching), weekly self-adjusted step goals, and weekly one-on-one physical activity nurse counseling via telephone/video teleconference. The study results showed that participants who were fully engaged in the walking exercise program were able to manage their blood pressure by increasing their physical activity level, adhering to a low sodium diet, and increasing medication adherence.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000003
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Title: Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Among Underserved Adults with Hypertension in Miami-Dade County.
Creator: Carry, Coeurlande, Darville, Simone, Kelly, Tracian, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: African American (AA) and Hispanic American (HA) adults with hypertension have a higher risk of developing stroke, heart disease, and diabetes and have higher mortality rates from related complications. In the United States, more than 50% of patients with chronic conditions do not take their medication as prescribed (Kelly et al., 2014). Nonadherence is known to contribute to complications and difficulties in managing chronic diseases like hypertension and increased morbidity and deaths ...
Show moreAfrican American (AA) and Hispanic American (HA) adults with hypertension have a higher risk of developing stroke, heart disease, and diabetes and have higher mortality rates from related complications. In the United States, more than 50% of patients with chronic conditions do not take their medication as prescribed (Kelly et al., 2014). Nonadherence is known to contribute to complications and difficulties in managing chronic diseases like hypertension and increased morbidity and deaths (Ashoorkhani et al., 2018). This paper intends to address hypertension among AA and HA adults at Community Health of South Florida Incorporated (CHI) in Miami-Dade County.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000004
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Title: Implementation of Pain Assessment Tool for Patients with Dementia.
Creator: Sommer, Stephanie, Longo, Joy, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: According to the World Health Organization (2019) approximately 50 million people worldwide have dementia. Pain in patients with dementia who are unable to verbalize discomfort may lead to unnecessary suffering and a poor quality of life. Accurate pain evaluation by the nurse is of critical importance, yet pain is often inappropriately assessed and undertreated. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement a pain assessment tool for the assessment and management of pain in...
Show moreAccording to the World Health Organization (2019) approximately 50 million people worldwide have dementia. Pain in patients with dementia who are unable to verbalize discomfort may lead to unnecessary suffering and a poor quality of life. Accurate pain evaluation by the nurse is of critical importance, yet pain is often inappropriately assessed and undertreated. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement a pain assessment tool for the assessment and management of pain in patients with dementia. The project took place at an assisted living facility in Boca Raton, Florida. The Swanson middle-range Theory of Caring (SCT) served as the theoretical framework and the Plan, Do, Study, Act model supported the translation of evidence into practice.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000015
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Title: Implementation of a Postpartum Depression Screening Program to Increase Detection and Referral of Women Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD).
Creator: Eziafa, Chinye, Longo, Joy, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Postpartum depression is a common and serious mental disorder seen in 10% to 20% of postpartum women. It is the most undiagnosed and undertreated condition in obstetrics. It can affect mother-infant bonding, the mother’s wellbeing, and the infant’s development. The aim of this project is to implement a postpartum depression (PPD) screening program that will include early screening and referral for treatment. This manuscript will describe the results of the project and the importance of early...
Show morePostpartum depression is a common and serious mental disorder seen in 10% to 20% of postpartum women. It is the most undiagnosed and undertreated condition in obstetrics. It can affect mother-infant bonding, the mother’s wellbeing, and the infant’s development. The aim of this project is to implement a postpartum depression (PPD) screening program that will include early screening and referral for treatment. This manuscript will describe the results of the project and the importance of early screening for PPD. A practice change for a focused outcome was implemented in a practice. This change included a new protocol on PPD screening. A ten-item Edinburg postnatal depression scale (EPDS) was used to screen every woman during the postpartum visit. Data was collected between June 2020 and September 2020. Thirty women visited the clinic for a postpartum check within the 3-month period. Twenty-eight (93.3%) were screened for PPD. One (4%) of the twenty-eight women was detected to have symptoms of PPD and 100% of those who were detected with symptoms were referred. Two women (6.7%) were not screened. Prior to implementation of the protocol, education was provided to staff, and the 22-item revised depression attitude questionnaire (R-DAQ) was administered pre and post education to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of the staff. The independent sample T- Test was used to analyze the knowledge of staff pre and post educational sessions. The results showed an increase in knowledge, but it was not statistically significant. Also, the implementation of the practice change in the project site is still under assessment. In conclusion, implementing EPDS into practice will help improve PPD screening, early detection and treatment of PPD.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000005
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Title: Implementing a Male Breast Cancer Screening Protocol with a Medically Underserved Population.
Creator: Gonzalez, Haizea Lee, Bulfin, Susan, Klause, Karin, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project describes a quality improvement (QI) project to address the problem of male breast cancer (MBC) in a medically underserved population in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this project was to implement a practice protocol to increase breast cancer screening rates to potentially improve early identification and management of men at risk for breast cancer in an outpatient safety net clinic. The Six Sigma DMAIC methodology guided the...
Show moreThis Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project describes a quality improvement (QI) project to address the problem of male breast cancer (MBC) in a medically underserved population in the southeastern United States. The purpose of this project was to implement a practice protocol to increase breast cancer screening rates to potentially improve early identification and management of men at risk for breast cancer in an outpatient safety net clinic. The Six Sigma DMAIC methodology guided the development, implementation, and evaluation of the project. A pre and post intervention survey was utilized to measure nurse practitioners’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about MBC screening and a chart audit tool was utilized to measure adherence to the protocol. The results revealed statistical significance. The nurse practitioners demonstrated improved KAP of male breast cancer screening recommendations based on responses to the pre and post questionnaires. The implementation of the male breast cancer screening protocol led to a significant increase in the nurse practitioner’s MBC screening rates. The findings reinforce continued education of nurse practitioners for male breast cancer prevention. Public education is also pertinent for early detection and prevention of male breast cancer worldwide.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000012
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Title: Improving Care for Patients with Diabetes through Enhanced Patient Provider Adherence to the Diabetes Engagement Checklist.
Creator: Hackenberg, Kendall, Rizkallah, Rayyana, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: The DNP project, hereafter referred to as the Diabetes Engagement Checklist (DEC) project entailed improving care for patients with diabetes in order to enhance patient adherence to selfmanagement. The project was based locally, in the primary care setting and the participants were clinic patients that were diagnosed with T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus). The clinical question is as follows: In (P) adult primary care patients (18-99 years) diagnosed with T2DM (ICD11.9) what is the effect of...
Show moreThe DNP project, hereafter referred to as the Diabetes Engagement Checklist (DEC) project entailed improving care for patients with diabetes in order to enhance patient adherence to selfmanagement. The project was based locally, in the primary care setting and the participants were clinic patients that were diagnosed with T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus). The clinical question is as follows: In (P) adult primary care patients (18-99 years) diagnosed with T2DM (ICD11.9) what is the effect of implementation of a diabetes screening quality of care checklist with provider and patient engagement (I) on patient outcomes and self-management (BMI, BP, LDL, HbA1c, PHQ-9) (O) compared to usual standard of care (C) over 3-month period (T)?
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000008
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Title: Improving Knowledge and Decreasing Blood Pressures with a Tailored Education Program on Lifestyle in Blacks in an Underserved Population.
Creator: Richards, Shannon, Edwards, Karethy, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: According to Moss et al (2018), Hypertension (HTN) is a major cause of the disproportionately high rates of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. For African-Americans, high blood pressure also develops earlier in life and is usually more severe (American Heart Association, 2016). HTN is worth being addressed because it is a very serious disease that can become a silent killer to all. This doctoral project addresses a specific need of a tailored education...
Show moreAccording to Moss et al (2018), Hypertension (HTN) is a major cause of the disproportionately high rates of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. For African-Americans, high blood pressure also develops earlier in life and is usually more severe (American Heart Association, 2016). HTN is worth being addressed because it is a very serious disease that can become a silent killer to all. This doctoral project addresses a specific need of a tailored education program about HTN, a healthy diet aligned with the DASH diet and exercise in the underserved population. The intention of this paper is to improve participants’ hypertension knowledge, DASH diet adherence, and participation in physical activity to decrease blood pressures, and to provide a comprehensive description of this quality improvement project with recommendations for practice change. This project was implemented through telehealth due to the current pandemic of COVID 19.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000013
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Title: A Well-Being Program Grounded in Caring: Increasing Staff Satisfaction.
Creator: Jasmin, Marie Rose S., Linette, Donna, Rotolo, Patrice, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Over the last few decades, there has been a growing concern over the shortage and training of behavioral healthcare workers in the United States and more so over mental health workers' retention. Publicly funded mental health institutions have been the most affected by the high turnover rate of mental health staff, which increases operational costs by continually hiring and training new staff. Besides increasing health care costs, the high turnover rate creates an unstable work environment...
Show moreOver the last few decades, there has been a growing concern over the shortage and training of behavioral healthcare workers in the United States and more so over mental health workers' retention. Publicly funded mental health institutions have been the most affected by the high turnover rate of mental health staff, which increases operational costs by continually hiring and training new staff. Besides increasing health care costs, the high turnover rate creates an unstable work environment that negatively impacts the quality of care. However, when employees are empowered to do their job and care for themselves, they are more likely to experience overall satisfaction and be committed to their organization. Many authors suggest that providing ongoing training to help employees adapt to their daily routine and create a caring environment positively impacts job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Therefore, organizations must implement strategies to enhance employee work experience, satisfaction, and retention. This paper intends to present a unique evidence-based training strategy to improve mental health workers' caring behaviors and work experience. Analysis of this quality improvement project's quantitative results, its evaluation, and practice recommendations are addressed.
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000010
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Title: Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Student Preparation for Pediatric Practicum Settings.
Creator: Akinpelu, Olufunmilayo, Evangelista, Jasmin, Bulfin, Susan, Opalinski, Andra, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Due to increasing numbers of family nurse practitioner programs and lack of suitable pediatric clinical sites, other alternative methods such as using simulations must be sought out in order to increase confidence levels and enhance family nurse practitioner (FNP) students' preparedness to practice with the pediatric population.
Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/faudnp000001
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Title: Energy-Constrained Drone Delivery Scheduling.
Creator: Papa, Rafael, Cardei, Ionut, Cardei, Mihaela
Abstract/Description: In recent years drones have been used in many applications such as surveillance, geographic mapping, search and rescue, and weather forecast. Motivated by the increased use of drones in shipping and delivery, in this paper we tackle the problem of parcel delivery by taking into consideration important aspects such as serving on-demand requests, flight duration limitation due to energy constraints, maintaining the safety distance to avoid collisions, and using warehouses as starting and ending...
Show moreIn recent years drones have been used in many applications such as surveillance, geographic mapping, search and rescue, and weather forecast. Motivated by the increased use of drones in shipping and delivery, in this paper we tackle the problem of parcel delivery by taking into consideration important aspects such as serving on-demand requests, flight duration limitation due to energy constraints, maintaining the safety distance to avoid collisions, and using warehouses as starting and ending points in parcel delivery. In this paper we define the UAS Energy-constrained Delivery Scheduling problem and propose a scheduling mechanism using a multi-source A* algorithm variant. Simulation results show that our algorithm is efficient and scalable with the number of requests and network size. Keywords: UAS scheduling Traffic management system Energy constraints Multi-source A* Graph search
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PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000384
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To 1500 (1)	+ -

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newsletter (239)	+ -
Program Review (217)	+ -
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performance (124)	+ -
envelope (122)	+ -
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illustration (86)	+ -
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