Electronic dissertations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:
Improving Blood Pressure Control and Patient Satisfaction: An Improvement Project in a Primary Care Clinic
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Improving Blood Pressure
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Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2019Format: 1 online resource (1 dissertation (46 leaves))
text file PDFDescription: In the United States, approximately 100 million people are living with hypertension (high blood pressure) with 38% increase in its related deaths during the period of 2005-2015. The prevalence of hypertension related deaths are...
Dates:
2019
Improving Clinic Attendance Through Text Message Reminders to Homeless Patients with Chronic Health Conditions
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Identifier: 190-01-04-Improving Clinic Attendance Through Text
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Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.Publication date: 2019Format:
1 online resource (2, vii, 45 pages) : illustrations, charts
text file PDFDescription:
Research question: What is the effect of text message reminders on clinic attendance for homeless patients who attend two Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) clinics in Los Angeles, California....
Dates:
2019
Improving Identification of Admitted Patients at High Risk for Complicated Alcohol Withdrawal Using the Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS) Tool
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Improving Identification of Adm
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Publisher:
Place of publication not identified : Pennsylvania Western UniversityPublication Date: 2022Format:
1 online resource (31 pages)
text file PDFDescription:Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has among been reported in 10-32% of hospitalized patients. The evidence suggests the need for screening and early management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Methods: This project included 2 phases - retrospective and prospective chart reviews....
Dates:
2022
Improving Mental Health Recovery Following Crisis on a College Campus Through Policy Development
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Improving Mental Health Recovery
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Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2022Format:
1 online resource (44 pages) + 1 PowerPoint presentation (15 slides : color)
text file PDFDescription:Background: Crisis events, both manmade and natural, could materialize at any time on the campus of a higher education institution, and often have a detrimental impact to the mental health of those...
Dates:
2022
Improving Parental Monitoring of Social Media Behaviors to Reduce Negative Health Outcomes
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Improving Parental Monitoring
Scope and Contents
Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. ; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Publication Date: 2020
Format: 1 online resource (41 pages).
Description:
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the social media educational intervention on change in parent knowledge of their adolescents' social media behaviors.
Dates:
2020
Improving Patient Knowledge of Antibiotics in Urgent Care: Evaluating the Impact of a CDC Educational Handout
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Identifier: 190-01-04--improving patient
Scope and Contents
Genre: Academic thesesPublisher: California, Pa. : Pennsylvania Western UniversityPublication Date: 2025Format:
1 online resource (1 dissertation (29 leaves)) : color illustrations
text file PDFDescription: Inappropriate antibiotic use in the outpatient setting is a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance. Patients often lack knowledge about when antibiotics are needed, the importance of adherence, and potential side...
Dates:
2025
Improving Patient Safety: Evaluation of a Fall Prevention Program in Assisted Living
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Improving Patient Safety Eval
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Publisher: Place of publication not identified Pennsylvania Western UniversityPublication Date: 2022Format: 1 online resource (52 pages) : illustrations, charts (some color)text file PDFDescription:According to the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (2018), Falls are the leading cause of injury [injuries] that are related to morbidity and mortality among older adults in the United States. In 2014, about 28.7% of adults aged 65...
Dates:
2022
Incidence of Clostridium Difficile Infection in Skilled Nursing Facility Residents Treated with Antibiotics Compared to Treatment with Antibiotics and Probiotics
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Incidence of Clostridium
Abstract
Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2019Format: 1 online resource (vii, 33 pages) ; illustrations, graphs.
text file PDFDescription: Clostridium difficile is a microbe that may cause a severe intestinal infection in vulnerable individuals such as those who are ill and taking antibiotics, or the elderly living in skilled care facilities. Use of...
Dates:
2019
Increasing HCV Screening Using Electronic Medical Records in a Family Practice Setting
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Increasing HCV Screening
Abstract
Publisher: Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ; Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2018Format:
1 online resource (33 pages) : illustrations, charts.
text file PDFDescription:
This study was a non-experimental, cross-sectional design with retrospective electronic medical data review to assess the effectiveness of an EMR intervention in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screening for those born between...
Dates:
2018
Interventions Used by Nurse Practitioners to Decrease Polypharmacy in the Older Adult: A Systematic Review
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Interventions Used by Nurse
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Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication date: 2021Format: 1 online resource (1 dissertation (ix, 62 leaves)) : illustrations, tablestext file PDFDescription:This systematic literature review was conducted to ascertain what interventions NPs are using to combat polypharmacy among older adult patients. Nine articles were...
Dates:
2021