College of Nursing Spring Forum 2018
The UH College of Nursing and the Phi Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International hosted the 11th Annual Spring Nursing Forum on Friday, April 13, 2018, at the University of Houston at Sugar Land. This collection gathers student scholarship presented at the event.
Recent Submissions
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Dietary Fiber to Improve Metabolic Syndrome in Adults
(2018-04)This evidence based project explores evidence supporting the effectiveness of psyllium fiber dietary supplementation to improve hypertension, hyperlipidemia, glycemic control, weight and waist circumference in adult patients ... -
Early Identification of Maternal Depression Symptoms by Instituting a Postpartum Depression Screening
(2018-04-13)This evidence-based practice project explores the necessity and feasibility of a practice change of administration of the Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) by pediatric providers to mothers at every well child ... -
Decreasing Congestive Heart Failure Readmission with Telemonitoring
(2018-04-13)Direct congestive heart failure costs are expected to rise from 21 billion dollars in 2012 to an estimated 53 billion dollars in 2030. There is a 20% lifetime risk of developing congestive heart failure with a five-year ... -
Ketogenic Diet To Improve Outcomes In Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(2018-04-13)The recommendation of a ketogenic diet for type 2 diabetes is often overlooked in favor of the traditional high carbohydrate, low-fat diet due to lack of knowledge. There is accumulating evidence to show that a ketogenic ...