Electronic dissertations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:
Improving Mental Health Recovery Following Crisis on a College Campus Through Policy Development
Collection
Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Improving Mental Health Recovery
Scope and Contents
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
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
Collection
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
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Vitamin D Insufficiency: The Effects of Vitamin D Level on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abstract
Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2018Format:
1 online resource (71 pages) : charts.Description: There are studies suggesting insuffient vitamin D levels may cause an inflammatory response in the gut leading to symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. This study noted a possible correlation between insufficient vitamin D levels and irritable...
Dates:
2018
Laying the Foundation - Determining Health Care Knowledge of Parishioners of the Purpose and Functions of a Faith Community Ministry
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - Laying the Foundation Determining
Scope and Contents
Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2021Format:
1 online resource (iii, 98 pages) : color charts, color graphs
text file PDFDescription:
The focus of this DNP project was a descriptive approach in gathering data related to participants' understanding of what a faith community health ministry is and how it can be valuable in promoting body, mind,...
Dates:
2021
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Healthcare Versus Traditional: Comparing Patient Satisfaction
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Identifier: 190 - 01 - 04 - LGBTQIA+ Inclusive
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Publisher: Clarion, Pa. : Clarion University of Pennsylvania ; Edinboro, Pa. : Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaPublication Date: 2021Format: 1 online resource (96 leaves) : chartstext file PDFDescription:Study Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference in patient satisfaction scores between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals who receive...
Dates:
2021