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KU Med Center Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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Interprofessional Review of a Postpartum Hemorrhage Protocol
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Postpartum hemorrhage, heavy bleeding that occurs after birth, is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting up to 5% of all births. Rates of postpartum hemorrhage continue to rise ... -
Effects of preoperative education on pain management, anxiety, and preparedness in spine surgery
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Back pain affects nearly 85% of the population, leading many to seek surgical treatment for their pain (Ramey, Isaac & Alzner, 2017). These patients turn to their providers for education regarding surgical preparation and ... -
Improving Self-Efficacy of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in the Primary Care Setting
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Diabetes is a complex disease and due to its chronicity, self-management education is essential to controlling its progression. Many primary care providers (PCP) surveyed, believe they do not have enough time ... -
The Effects of Education and Process Development with Providers on Advance Care Planning in the Rural Primary Care Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Timely advance care planning (ACP) conversations, with a health care provider, can lead to better care and increased satisfaction for patient and family at the end of life. One rural health clinic had no formal plan in ... -
A Pilot Project to Understand Prescribing Practices of Otitis Media with Effusion
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Otitis media is one of the most common reasons for pediatric healthcare visits and a common reason for inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics. Otitis media is differentiated into two categories: acute otitis media (AOM) ... -
Effects of Incivility Training on Unlicensed Assistive Personnel's Perception of Uncivil Behavior in the Workplace
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Incivility is an important issue in nursing because it can negatively impact both workplace relationships and patient care. The healthcare environment is stressful with complex interpersonal relationships. It is ... -
Establishing a Standardized Process to Improve Identification and Recommendation Practices of Patients Eligible to Receive the HPV Vaccine Series in a Rural Primary Care Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that will affect over 80% of sexually active men and women in their lifetime. HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer in women and is linked ... -
Creating a Protocol to Increase Advance Care Planning Conversations with Heart Failure Patients in an Outpatient Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Heart failure is a chronic, progressive disease with a high symptom burden and mortality rate. Many patients in this population do not understand the disease trajectory, nor do many cardiologists have advance care ... -
Evaluation of a Discharge Medication Assistance Program (DMAP) to Reduce Psychiatric Readmissions
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Up to 29% of those with a mental illness are readmitted to a psychiatric hospital within 30 days. Hospital readmissions to inpatient psychiatric hospitals are costly, averaging $7,200 per readmission. Major ... -
Development and Evaluation of a Protocol: Caring for Patients with Preeclampsia in a Community Hospital
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Abstract Problem: The United States has some of the worst maternal mortality and morbidity rates for a developed nation and these rates are on the rise, which has profound implications for the well-being of mothers, their ... -
Prevention, Recognition, and Appropriate Referral of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Long-Term Care
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Foot ulceration can lead to several health complications if left untreated, and many of these health complications are preventable with proper screening. Early recognition can prevent or delay the onset of adverse outcomes ... -
Screening for Adolescent Eating Disorders in a School-Based Health Center using the SCOFF Questionnaire
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Adolescent eating disorders are increasingly prevalent in the United States. Six percent of all teenagers suffer from eating disorders, which are correlated with a myriad of economic, psychological, as well as healthcare ... -
Impact of a Low-Cost, Multicomponent Intervention to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates at Two Primary Care Clinics in Rural Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem Statement: Residents in rural Kansas have lower colorectal cancer screening rates and therefore are more likely to experience poorer outcomes from colorectal cancer. Purpose: Determine the effectiveness of a low-cost ... -
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Medical Assistants’ Confidence Level in Providing Health Coaching and Education on Hypertension to Clients in A Safety Net Clinic
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Hypertension is one of the leading modifiable risks for cardiovascular disease. Approximately 29% adults in the United States are diagnosed with hypertension, a statistic that continues to rise. The prevalence of hypertension ... -
Development and Evaluation of Protocol for Early Screening For Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Quality Improvement Initiative
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Diabetes Mellitus is a dangerous condition known to cause adverse effects to both mother and fetus. Rates of diabetes are increasing worldwide. Research indicates that undiagnosed pre-existing, or overt, diabetes may ... -
Evaluating the Process of Ambulatory Electrocardiographic Monitor Application and Completion Rates
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Abstract Outpatient ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring (AEM) is often used by practitioners to diagnose an arrhythmia. AEM devices can be mailed to the patient’s home or applied in the office setting. A common ... -
INFORMATICS AND FACULTY INTRAPROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND GAP ANALYSIS OF CURRENT INTEGRATION OF INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES IN A BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Abstract Background: In its effort to improve patient safety and quality in the U.S. healthcare system, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) called for the integration of health information technology and informatics in the ... -
Early identification in autism: Subtypes based on child, family, and community characteristics
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Background. Disparities exist in the early identification of underserved children with ASD. Research suggests early parent concerns may be predictive of eventual child diagnosis and may aid in earlier identification of ... -
Exploring the Gut Microbiome in Chronic Kidney Disease
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit a disproportionate burden of cardiovascular disease and other comorbid conditions compared to the general population. It is speculated that this increased burden of comorbid ... -
PERINATAL mHEALTH APPS: AN EVALUATION OF CONTENT AND THE PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN WHO USE THEM
(University of Kansas, 2018-05-31)The number of mobile health applications for perinatal women has grown more than any other type of health application. The reason for this growth is likely due to the number of women who have mobile devices, the comfort ...