Fall Evidence-Based Practice Posters – NURS 4314
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This collection gathers projects developed in the Gessner College of Nursing's NURS 4314 course
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Item Implementation of a Hypothermia Bundle in the Operation Room(2021) Del Fierro, Brenda; Garcia, Giselle; Martinez, ClaudiaInadvertent hypothermia is known to cause several complications in a patient after surgery. It is crucial to implement changes in the operating room to help the patient maintain a regulated core temperature. These strategies include a hypothermia bundle that consists of pre-warming the patient prior to surgery, warming IV fluids, warming irrigation solutions, forced-air warming, and consistent temperature checks during surgery.Item The Benefits of Prenatal Education Program on Maternal Breastfeeding Initiation(2021) Huynh, Hailey; Co, JolenaBreastfeeding has been recognized by numerous national organizations as the leading choice of sustenance for infants in their first six months (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021). It has been found that infants who breastfeed have decreased mortality rates, infections, and have fewer allergies (AAP, 2019). Despite the overwhelming advantages of breastfeeding infants, Healthy People 2030 released a baseline that only about a quarter of mothers exclusively breastfed their infants throughout the six-month period. Numerous studies have been conducted, based on these statistics, to find a solution to increase the number of mothers initiating breastfeeding and prolonging its duration. Through multiple studies, similar conclusions were found that prenatal education programs provided mothers with the education and self-efficacy to initiate and increase the breastfeeding period.Item Will Stem Cell Treatment Improve Wound Healing in Diabetic Patients?(2021-11) Benitez, Delia; Villa, AshleyDiabetic neuropathy is a factor in the development of foot ulcers in patients due to the loss of sensation and increased pressure on the lower extremities. The development of diabetic foot ulcers is a severe complication related to diabetes that can eventually lead to amputation. The current management of diabetic foot ulcers consists of wound debridement in combination with offloading the affected area, pharmacological pain control, negative pressure wound therapy and wound dressings to protect the affected site (Lim et al., 2017). Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into different types of cells in the body. Many studies have found that stem cell therapy can aid in faster wound healing, as it repairs damaged cells in the body by reducing inflammation (Cona et al., 2021). In addition, stem cells are able to regenerate damaged tissue and are selfreplicating which can be very beneficial to the body as it creates the required cells for healing (Cona et al., 2021).Item Using Massage Therapy to Address Side Effects in Pediatric Oncology Patients(2021-11-16) Davis, Calvin; Tran, GiaIn pediatric oncology patients, how does massage therapy alleviate treatment side effects compared to those who did not receive massage therapy?Item How Neonatal Skin-to-Skin Contact with Fathers Can Improve Paternal Stress in the NICU(2021-11-16) Ho, Victoria; Hermani, SaraWithin the NICU, will skin-to-skin contact between father and neonate improve paternal stress compared to non-engagement of skin-to-skin contact?Item Reducing Fall Injuries in Emergency Room Patients Over 50 by Implementing an Early Fall Risk Assessment Tool(2021-11-17) Freeman, E'Monte; Espinoza, MariaIn patients over 50 years of age presenting to the emergency department, does implementing a fall risk assessment tool during triage reduce incidence of falls in the emergency department in comparison to emergency departments who do not utilize a fall risk assessment tool?Item ICU Delirium: Identification & Prevention Utilizing the CAM-ICU Assessment Tool(2021-11-18) Fife, Hannah; Gheen, TarynOur nursing research project was conducted to assess the following: In adult critical care patients, does the utilization of the Confusion Assessment Method Tool- ICU (CAM-ICU) as compared to no implementation of this screening tool and standard nursing care, aid in identification and effective assessment of delirium in adult patients in the ICU?Item Improving Vaccination Rates in Minority Groups with Vaccination Hesitancy Education(2021-11-19) Kyser, Lillian; DeLuna, KydamaeThe purpose of this research is to prove the significance of addressing misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccines in high-risk communities. Consequential misinformation about COVID-19 has plagued social media and increased vaccine hesitancy.4 This resulted in lower vaccine rates and higher infection rates that lead to more complications and hospitalizations. Now, nurses are being called not only to serve the frontline in battling the COVID-19 pandemic but also to defend against the anti-vaccination propaganda. As healthcare workers, determining how to communicate science-backed and evidenced-based vaccine information is the key to decreasing vaccine hesitancy.10 The future of how communities will be able to combat and persevere through subsequent pandemics relies on how healthcare workers address misconceptions about available preventative and curative measures.Item Implementing Resilience and Suicide Prevention Protocol for LGBTQ+ Youth in Pediatric Emergency Departments(2021-11-19) Nguyen, Jennifer; Olea, Kiana; Hawkins-Davis, HaileyItem Implementing Perinatal Depression Screenings in African American Women to Reduce Preterm Births(2021-11-20) Posana, Sherellin; Taylor, MadisonAccording to research, 10 to 20% of African American women experience depression during pregnancy which can lead to detrimental effects including, but not limited to, preterm births.9 Preterm births are the leading cause of death in young children and was estimated to be responsible for 1 million deaths in 2015.11 This study aims to decrease preterm births by emphasizing the need for prenatal depression screening. Research objectives include comparing neonatal outcomes for African American women that have been screened to those who have not. The utilization of screenings to assess for depression in African American women during prenatal care resulted in better outcomes for their pregnancy.3 This research finding is vital because 40% of African American women are more likely to experience pregnancy related mortality than any other race, however, implementing screenings can help reduce these numbers.10 Utilizing prenatal tools, such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale, can help reduce not only preterm births, but maternal deaths due to complications in African American women.Item Sleep Disturbances and External Stimulation and the Effects on the infants in the NICU(2022) Hoang, Sophie; Nguyen, Jolie; Nguyen, VincentInfants struggle to have adequate sleep in the NICU due to exposure to stimuli that could disrupt and shorten their sleep. During sleep, the infant’s body is working to develop brain functions, maintain physical health, and help with growth and development. Because sleep is a crucial aspect of life, especially during the early stages of life, many interventions are implemented to increase the quality of sleep these infants receive like cycled lighting.Item Perioperative Interventions to Reduce Postpartum Infections in Women That Underwent Cesarean-Section Delivery(2022) Choi, Angela; Calderon, Chloie; Azie, ChideraIn postpartum women who underwent cesarean-section deliveries, how does the implementation of an extensive postoperative bundle compared to the traditional surgical standard of care reduce the rate of post-cesarean surgical site infections within a six-week recovery period?Item ICU Diaries Reduce Incidence of PTSD in Adult ICU Patients(2022) Shedrick, Loreal; Nguyen, JicoThis EBP Poster describes the benefits of utilizing ICU diaries and how research has shown that ICU diaries reduce the incidence of PTSD in ICU patients.Item Increasing Prevalence of Hypertension in Adolescents: Utilizing Blood Pressure Screening Programs in Schools Among Ages 13-18(2022) Cone, Brooke; Kiehne, Devon; Shah, RishitaHypertension (HTN) is defined by a blood pressure of over 140/90 mmHg. Individuals with HTN are usually asymptomatic resulting in complications such as cardiovascular events, stroke, and even death. 1 According to a study conducted by the CDC, about 1 in 25 youths ages 12 to 19 have HTN and 1 in 10 has elevated blood pressure.2 There are many modifiable risk factors such as lifestyle choices, diet, and physical activity. With blood pressure screening programs in public schools, HTN can be detected early in adolescents and can reduce the risks of developing complications in adulthood. The purpose of this research is to determine if the implementation of blood pressure screenings in public schools increases the early detection of HTN in adolescents ages 13-18.Item Symptom Management with Chemotherapy: Improving Effectiveness Using Technology Among Geriatric Oncology Patients(2022) Noble, Ardee Josh; Mora, EvelynTreatment with chemotherapy is known for its many hindering adverse effects to patients' quality of life. Chemotherapy has shown to induce adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and stress. The use of video game simulations reinforce education and allow patients to take control of self-management interventions. Pharmacological interventions are effective, but patients need to receive evidence-based education. Adherence to antiemetic medications have variable outcomes in treatment of said adverse effects. Polypharmacy also plays a role that could negatively impact patient's symptom management. Providing patients with proper and evidence-based education through methods like video games, yoga, music therapy, and evidence-based education can positively impact their self-management of their symptoms.Item Improving Nurses’ Awareness: Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking and Implementing Intervention Strategies in the ER Setting(2022-11-21) Abanto, Cristy; Shahi, Simarpreet; Tran, KellyAmong ER nurses, will the implementation of the Framework for a Human Trafficking Protocol in a Healthcare Setting, increase the identification of patients who are being trafficked in comparison to the prior use of the assessment tool implementation over the span of six months?Item The Association Between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding: Maternal Well-Being(2022-12-03) Lee, Jessica; Shanar, Adriana; Vidal, MariaPostpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, yet PPD is both under recognized and under treated. One in seven women worldwide are at risk for this complication and find it difficult to adapt to their new routine once diagnosed (Mughal et al., 2022). Postpartum depression can also negatively affect the bonding between an infant and the mother (Roth et al., 2021). Current interventions to decrease postpartum depression include the use of breastfeeding as it can potentially increase positive feelings for the mother, while simultaneously promoting a bond between infant and mother (Farías-Antúnez et al., 2020).Item The Use of Ultraviolet-C Light Technology as a Form of Controlling the Spread of Infection in the ICU Setting(2022-12-04) Bereket, Sarah; Paredes, Mariah; White, EmeryIn adult ICU patients (population), does the use of ultraviolet light C (intervention) reduce the rate of infections (outcome) compared to units that do not use ultraviolet light C (comparison) within a 6-month period (time frame)?Item The Implementation of Transitional Support Programs to Improve New Graduate Nurse Turnover Rate(2022-12-04) Meraz, Juliana; Nguyen, Anthony; Nguyen, RyanAmerica’s nursing shortage's primary cause is the high rate of NGNs leaving the profession within one year. A key component in the low retention rate among new graduate nurses is the experience of burnout and job dissatisfaction that comes with caring for patients at the bedside.1 With such little experience at the bedside, NGNs fear the consequences such as lacking adequate skills to mitigate the risks of what the nursing profession entails, resulting in a turnover rate of 17% of new-to practice nurses within their first year of employment.2 The implementation of nursing residency programs has been found to increase NGN competency while simultaneously decreasing the incidence of nursing turnover.Item Effectiveness of Fowler's Position on Preventing VAP in Adult ICU Patients(2023-12) Bapat, Ramaa; Benjamin, Jem; Ibarra, MiaIn the ICU, patients are often placed on mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is an artificial airway for patients that lack spontaneous breathing or are experiencing other critical conditions that can severely impair respiratory function. Being on mechanical ventilation for more than forty eight hours increases the risk of ventilator associated pneumonia. It is the second most common hospital acquired infection and accounts for 7% to 32% of all healthcare associated infections ( Kohbhi et al., 2022). Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is also expensive for hospitals because it increases the length of time spent in the hospital (Fadda & Ahmad, 2021). Healthcare professionals can contribute to the decrease of VAP by encouraging certain positions other than supine for the patient. Placing patients at thirty to forty five degree angle decreases the chance of VAP ( Kallet , 2019).