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Optimization Models for Scheduling and Rescheduling Elective Surgery Patients Under the Constraint of Downstream Units
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Healthcare is a unique industry in terms of the associated requirements and services provided to patients. Currently, healthcare industry is facing challenges of reducing the cost and improving the quality and accessibility ...
Assessing North Dakota Nurse Practitioners' Knowledge of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's Treatment Guidelines for Adult Cancer Pain
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
The purpose of this project was to determine if access to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's guidelines on the treatment of adult cancer related pain increased nurse practitioner knowledge and utilization in ...
Applying Simulation and Genetic Algorithm for Patient Appointment Scheduling Optimization
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
In this study, we discuss the implementation of integrated simulation and genetic algorithm for patient scheduling optimization under two different settings, namely the "traditional" scheduling system and the "open access" ...
Assessment of Obese Children within a Family-Based Intervention Pilot Study
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
About one third of children in the United States are overweight or obese. Multiple comorbidities coincide with obesity affecting children physically and emotionally, which in turn impacts obese children’s quality of life. ...
Implementing an Evidence-Based Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) in a Nursing Home
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Literature substantiates that there is a relationship between poor oral health and cardiovascular risk, uncontrolled diabetes, aspiration pneumonia, poor nutritional status, and poor social life for the older adults, ...
Cultural Awareness and Provider Based Care for Refugee Women
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This disquisitional aimed to improve the cultural education of nurse practitioner's (NP's) related to female refugee populations. The ultimate goal was to improve health care outcomes and decrease disparities for refugee ...
�I Am Aids�: Bridging the Gap
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
It is estimated that between 252,000 and 312,000 people in the United States are unaware that they are infected with HIV/AIDS and are unaware of their risk for HIV/AIDS transmission to other people (Morbidity and Mortality ...
Challenges and Barriers Affecting the Success of Total Quality Management
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis is a compilation of two papers. The first provides an overview of TQM from its beginnings through today's business climate. The fundamental principles of TQM are explored and the benefits identified. A review ...
Modeling and Optimization of Biofuel Supply Chain Considering Uncertainties, Hedging Strategies, and Sustainability Concepts
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Due to energy crisis and environmental concerns, alternative energy has attracted a lot of attention in both industry and academia. Biofuel is one type of renewable energy that can reduce the reliance on fossil fuel, and ...
Skin Cancer Prevention in North Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
It is widely known that skin cancer is a significant health concern. Studies show that farmers and ranchers are at increased risk of skin cancer, presumed to be secondary to the increased time they spend outdoors and their ...