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
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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
Description: BACKGROUND: 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 effects. Prescribers are frequently pressured to treat patients with antibiotics, which increases inappropriate use.
Available Knowledge: Prior studies demonstrate that patient education can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve...
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