Nursing Doctoral Work: Recent submissions
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Diabetes Education Among American Indians on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation: Improving Educational Interventions in the School Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Minority populations such as American Indians (AIs) in the United States experience large-scale healthcare related disparities when compared with non-minority citizens. Diabetes can affect all races and ethnicities across ... -
Implementation of a Diabetes-Related Distress Scale in a Primary Care Clinic
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Individuals with diabetes face many multifaceted issues when integrating their plan of care into their daily lives, which can become burdensome and lead to inadequate diabetes control. Due to the persistent demands of ... -
Identifying Barriers to Preventive/Primary Care Utilization of Men in a Rural Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2020)The purpose of the project was to identify barriers preventing men living in a rural setting, ages 19-60 from participating in routine preventative/primary care. Nationally and globally, men experience greater rates of ... -
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Needs in Rural ND: A Needs Assessment
(North Dakota State University, 2020)In order to reduce sexual risk behaviors and related health problems, preventative and educational measures must be implemented to help adolescents adopt lifelong attitudes and behaviors that support their health and ... -
Skin Cancer Screening with the Use of Dermoscopy in Primary Care
(North Dakota State University, 2020)According to the American Cancer Society (ACS) (2018), skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Though rare, melanoma is the skin cancer linked with the highest mortality rate (The Skin Cancer ... -
Opioids: Implementation of Opioid Prescribing Education and Policy in a Primary Care Center
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Many healthcare providers report not feeling confident when prescribing opioids, which represents an educational gap in the clinical setting that must be addressed to improve patient care and outcomes (Dowell, Haegerich, ... -
Colorectal Cancer: Utilizing Educational Handouts, Endorsement Letters, and Questionnaires to Increase Screening and Identify Barriers and Facilitators at a Rural Clinic in Elgin, North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Introduction: Although colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined in the United States, only 61% of eligible adults are up-to-date with current screening ... -
Lung Cancer Screening: Identification of High-Risk Patients and Shared Decision-Making
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Prevention and early detection of lung cancer are imperative in decreasing lung cancer mortality. Screening for lung cancer with low-dose ... -
Development and Implementation of an Evidence-Based Buprenorphine-Naloxone Medication Assisted Treatment Program in a Primary Care Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Opioid abuse is one of the most significant drug-related public health threats in the United States (U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, 2016). Approximately 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose in the United ... -
Increasing Awareness of the Role of Breast Density as an Independent Risk Factor for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States (U.S.), affecting one in every eight women (American Cancer Society, 2017). Dense breast tissue can mask or hide breast cancer, ... -
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in North Dakota. Database to Screening: Bridging the Gap Between What We Know and Where to Go
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause persistent deficits in social communication, behavior, and development. The effect of ASD differs from individual to individual, thus it is ... -
Promoting Tobacco Cessation in a Rural North Dakota Primary Care Clinic
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Tobacco use is a monumental public health problem in the United States; 15 % of American adults report using tobacco products. Tobacco negatively affects the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. ... -
Implementation of Ankle-Brachial Index to Screen for Peripheral Artery Disease in High-Risk Asymptomatic Populations
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) prevalence continues to rise with millions of individuals affected worldwide. PAD affects vasculature of the peripheries and the aorta, but it is also a critical risk factor for cardiovascular ... -
Addressing Advance Directive in Rural Primary Care North Dakota: Implementing a Tool for Healthcare Providers
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Advance directives are legal documents developed as a tool to allow patients to express their wishes and allow healthcare providers to educate and converse with their patients on disease prognosis and management. Advance ... -
HPV Immunization: Reducing Missed Opportunities through Enhanced Provider Knowledge and Communication Strategies
(North Dakota State University, 2019)The purpose of the project was to increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge regarding HPV, the vaccine, and communication strategies to improve vaccine acceptance. In addition, the purpose was to increase healthcare ... -
Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Collaboration with Public Health and Primary Care to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Rural North Dakota Community
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the nation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2017a). Recommendations are to screen adults, ages 50-75 years (United States ... -
Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Primary Care: Recommendations for Practice
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) increase the risk of childhood injury as well as long-term negative mental and physical health outcomes. ACE are defined as potentially traumatic events occurring during childhood and ... -
Implementation of Prenatal Services in a Rural Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Adequate prenatal care is an essential component of optimizing outcomes for both mother and baby. Prenatal care in rural areas is not always as easily accessible as compared to urban areas. Due to several smaller hospitals ... -
Assessing Postpartum Depression in the Refugee Population in a Primary Care Setting
(North Dakota State University, 2019)Mental health is an area lacking emphasis in the United States healthcare systems. Many patients have suffered due to the decrease in focus and resources required to help individuals struggling with mental disorders ... -
Diabetes Self-Management Education Service at a Rural Minnesota Health Clinic
(North Dakota State University, 2019)In 2015, there were an estimated 30.3 million Americans living with diabetes, and 95% of them were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017b). Patients living in rural America ...