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Protecting infants against pertussis: the cocooning strategy in practice.
(2013-03-10)
Cocooning is a strategy to protect infants from pertussis. This study explored the postpartum Tdap status of close newborn contacts during a primary care visit. The findings include a summary of the results and the ...
Health Outcomes & Current Knowledge of Vitamin D Deficiency among Postmenopausal Women
(2013-06-05)
Public and medical interest in vitamin D has been on the rise as studies continue to release the possible benefits of vitamin D beyond bone health. In addition, vitamin D deficiency is recognized as a global problem. It ...
Preventing Progression of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome for Patients Post-Deep Vein Thrombosis
(2013-06-05)
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic condition that develops in 20-50% of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients. Its burden includes increased costs, decreased quality of life, and decreased personal productivity. ...
Application of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Genetic Testing Guidelines for Hereditary Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer Syndrome in Primary Care
(2013-06-10)
Purpose: The purpose of this practice improvement project was to evaluate a primary care clinic’s implementation of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) genetic testing guideline for hereditary breast and/or ...
Music as a Patient Centered Care Strategy: A Quality Improvement Project
(2013-06-11)
Context: Music in the health care environment can ease people’s minds and serve as a positive diversion.(1) Carefully selected music brings balance, unity and harmony to the soul.(2) Implementing music across the health ...
A Comparison of the Rate of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) in a NICU Pre- and Post-Implementation of Sterile Tubing Change
(2013-06-05)
Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) are health care associated infections (HAI) that are serious but preventable adverse events. Implementation of care bundles, quality improvement projects, and ...
Identifying Barriers to Accessing Care for Hypertension in the African American Population
(2013-06-05)
Hypertension is believed to be the most significant and modifiable risk factor for heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and end-stage renal disease. Hypertension management is of particular concern in the ...
Parental Interaction in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
(2013-06-05)
Parent-infant bonding may be disrupted by premature delivery and complicated by a hospital stay and medical equipment. There are a large number of studies that show early neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) interventions ...
Effects of Telephone Follow up Call on Patient Satisfaction in the Emergency Department
(2013-06-11)
Problem: Patient satisfaction has been identified as a key element of success in a competitive healthcare market, being used as an indicator of quality care as well as reimbursement incentives. Emergency Departments (ED) ...
Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Case Control Review
(2013-06-05)
Purpose: Necrotizing enterocolitis is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit, with higher mortality rates seen in the earlier gestation and lower birth ...