Browsing Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Nursing and Health Studies by Title
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A Comparison of Student Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Regional Anesthesia Skill and Knowledge Acquisition Utilizing Cadavers Versus Non-Cadaver Models
(Georgetown University, 2020)Due to the expansion of healthcare to a larger population and the increased need for more anesthesia providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are practicing to the full extent of their education and ... -
A Comparison of Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists Pharmacology Knowledge Acquisition and Long-Term Retention Following Exposure to Didactic Instruction and Experiential Learning Versus Didactic Instruction Alone
(Georgetown University, 2020)High fidelity simulation (HFS) is a useful method to teach practical information without the risk of harming a live patient. It is a teaching method used in at least half of all nurse anesthesia programs, but not generally ... -
An Enhanced Purposeful Hourly Rounding Program: Impact of Proactive Toileting on Rates of Falls and Injurious Falls
(Georgetown University, 2022)Risk factors associated with falls and injurious falls in acute care settings are complex and involve multiple intrinsic and extrinsic aspects. Research indicates 20%–30% of inpatient falls can be prevented by evaluating ... -
An Exploration of a Substance Abuse Treatment Program and Its Effects on Opioid Addicted Adults’ Ability to Maintain Recovery
(Georgetown University, 2018)As deaths related to opioids continue to increase across the country, with more than 41,000 deaths in 2016, a dark cloud looms over Florida as the state strives to contain the epidemic. There were 779 deaths related to ... -
An Exploration of Anesthesia Providers’ Workspace: Impact on Ergonomics and Safety
(Georgetown University, 2020)While many aspects of surgery are constantly updated and improved with the latest and greatest technologies, operating room (OR) ergonomics and worker safety are stuck in the dark ages. Research has shown that documented ... -
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Education, Interpretation, and Management of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in the Perioperative Setting
(Georgetown University, 2020)Required reconsideration or review of do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders in the perioperative period is now recommended by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), ... -
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Experiences with Workplace Incivility: Prevalence and Impact on Job Satisfaction
(Georgetown University, 2020)Workplace incivility is a type of antisocial behavior found in employment environments. Research suggests that employees targeted by the behaviors characterized as “incivility” experience adverse physical and psychological ... -
An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Knowledge and Use of Aromatherapy for Treatment of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting
(Georgetown University, 2020)Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common side effect of anesthesia. Despite the current treatment regimen of medications, many patients still suffer from PONV. Therefore, new techniques and treatments for PONV ... -
An Exploration of Mobile Application Utilization: Impact on Access to and Satisfaction with Continuing Education for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
(Georgetown University, 2020)The purpose of this study is to examine the role of mobile applications in CRNAs access to continuing education. A second aim of this study is to explore CRNAs satisfaction with use of mobile applications for continuing education. -
An Exploration of Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrators’ Perception of the Use of Lab Simulations in Lieu of Clinical Experiences for Student Nurse Anesthetists’ Knowledge and Skill Acquisition
(Georgetown University, 2020)Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) are former critical care nurses, with at least one year of experience, who have entered a graduate program to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). These ... -
An Exploration of the Strategies Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Employ to Maintain Monitoring Vigilance and Alertness During Surgical Procedures
(Georgetown University, 2020)Varying surgical stimulation requires appropriate levels of anesthesia while preserving the patient’s hemodynamic stability and safety throughout the surgery. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) must be able ... -
Assessing Clinical Outcomes of the 2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Bronchiolitis Guideline
(Georgetown University, 2018)Pediatric bronchiolitis is an acute, highly-communicable, viral-mediated lower respiratory tract illness of early childhood. As the most common lower respiratory illness in infants, bronchiolitis represents the leading ... -
Best Practice Peripheral Intravenous Line Management: An Exploration of Anesthesia Practitioners’ Knowledge of and Compliance with Infection Control Guidelines
(Georgetown University, 2020)Peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters are one of the most commonly used devices in healthcare, with nearly 200 million placed annually. While essential for patient care, they provide a direct route for microorganisms to ... -
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' Disposal Practices of Recyclable Solid Waste in the Operating Room: An Exploration of Practice
(Georgetown University, 2020)Over the past 30 years excess hospital waste has turned into a significant environmental problem. U.S. hospitals generate over 5.9 million tons of waste annually5,9,12 with operating rooms contributing to 20-33% of all ... -
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Perceptions of Peri-Operative Occupational Hazards during Pregnancy and Strategies to Minimize Risk
(Georgetown University, 2020)There is a lack of current literature focused on the occupational hazards that pregnant anesthesia providers are exposed to in the workplace. In the 1960s evidence indicated that pregnant nurse anesthetists are exposed to ... -
Characteristics and Outcomes of Postgraduate Midwifery Fellowship Programs in the United States
(Georgetown University, 2022)Navigating the period of transition from a student to a clinician can be challenging for new graduate midwives and advanced practice providers. With exponential growth in these professions coupled with a complex American ... -
Comfort and Knowledge: Nurse-Driven Palliative Care Screenings on Admission to the Neuro ICU
(Georgetown University, 2017)It is estimated that 20% of patients will die in the intensive care unit (ICU) or shortly after discharge (Kapo & Siegel, 2013). Patients with neurological conditions account for 10-15% of all ICU admissions (Kramer & ... -
Depression in primary care: Attitudes of novice advanced practice nurses
(Georgetown University, 2016)The burden of depression across the globe is estimated to be a leading cause of disability. In the U.S., a considerable portion of mental healthcare is delivered in the primary care setting. Barriers to achieve best practices ... -
Developmental Milestone Screening: A Public Health Quality Improvement Project
(Georgetown University, 2022)As many as half of all children with developmental delays are not identified before kindergarten, resulting in missed opportunities for intervention. Early intervention has been shown to improve long-term adult outcomes. ... -
Diagnositc Criteria Associated with a Cohort of Children Identified with Symptoms of Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy (PAE)
(Georgetown University, 2020)Postinfectious Autoimmune Encephalopathy (PAE) is well defined in the literature; however, a provider may be unaware of its existence or have a difficult time distinguishing the disorder from other neuropsychiatric conditions, ... -
Education and Training for the Prevention of Violence in the Home Health Care Workplace Environment
(Georgetown University, 2017)Home health care (HHC) is one of the fastest growing sectors in health care with an expected 66% increase in growth and projected significant rise in HHC services. This results in an increase in demand of 109% for home ... -
Effect of a Spirituality-Based Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers for African-American Women Regarding Breast Health
(Georgetown University, 2019)The purpose of this study, which used a quasi-experimental pre/post design, was to examine how spirituality of African-American women (AAW) affected their self-reported breast health practices and attitudes, and perceived ... -
Effect of an Educational Intervention for Healthcare Providers on Body Mass Index Quality Measures
(Georgetown University, 2017)Increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with multiple complications and reducing BMI improves health. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) core quality measures (QMs) necessitate screening for out-of-range ... -
Effect of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Education on Sexual Behaviors of Gay and Bisexual Men
(Georgetown University, 2017)Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a drug that prevents the transmission of human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but not the transmission of other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). Studies of PrEP use to prevent the ... -
Effects of an Education Intervention on Implementing a Social Determinants of Health Screening Tool in Primary Care
(Georgetown University, 2017)The purpose of the project is as follows: (a) Assess an education intervention regarding Social Determinants of Health (SDH) on clinical staff, (b) Integrate and evaluate a SDH screening tool called PRAPARE into clinical ... -
Effects of Education on Public Perception and Knowledge of Midwives in Rural Kansas
(Georgetown University, 2020)This study assessed the Grant County, Kansas, public’s current perception and knowledge of the role of the midwife and determined the influence of education on their perception and knowledge. A pre and posttest design was ... -
Eliminating Routine Evaluation of Gastric Residuals in the NICU
(Georgetown University, 2021)Although routine evaluation of gastric content was a former standard of care in neonatal nursing as a measure of feeding tolerance, recent studies demonstrate little evidence to support the practice. It delays the achievement ... -
Eliminating Routine Evaluation of Gastric Residuals in the NICU
(Georgetown University, 2021)Although routine evaluation of gastric content was a former standard of care in neonatal nursing as a measure of feeding tolerance, recent studies demonstrate little evidence to support the practice. It delays the achievement ... -
Estimation of Surgical Blood Loss by Surgery and Anesthesia Trainees: Impact of an Educational Intervention of Interrater Reliability
(Georgetown University, 2020)Intraoperative blood loss estimation by members of the surgical and anesthesia teams is often inaccurate with potentially detrimental clinical consequences. Despite this, few trainees receive standardized visual blood loss ... -
Evaluating an Innovative Health Equity Curriculum
(Georgetown University, 2022)Racism, classism, and gender discrimination—compounded by heterosexism, gender binarism, weight-bias, etc. are social forces that undermine equitable distribution of the social determinants of health and result in health ... -
Evaluation of a Staffing to Workload Tool in a Multispeciality Clinic Setting
(Georgetown University, 2021)Increasing pressure to manage the cost of healthcare has resulted in shifting care towards ambulatory settings and is driving a focus on cost transparency. There are few nurse staffing to workload models developed for ... -
Evaluation of the Effects of a Simulation-Based Training Program on Situation Awareness in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists
(Georgetown University, 2020)Situation awareness is a non-technical skill that has major implications in human behavior. Faults in situation awareness can increase chances for error to occur. In the field of nurse anesthesia, this is particularly ... -
Evaluation of the Integration of Acetaminophen and Dexmedetomidine in the Cardiac Surgery Population: Impact on the Amount of Prescribed Opioids, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Outcomes
(Georgetown University, 2020)A high opioid technique has been used for many years during the care of cardiac surgery patients. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on opioid over-prescription and usage secondary to the opioid epidemic in ... -
Evaluation of the Process of Implementing VA Video Connect Visits in a Veterans Affairs Behavioral Health Clinic
(Georgetown University, 2020)Access to health care is an ongoing issue for the increasing population of United States veterans with complex health issues. To mitigate the access issue, the Veterans Affairs (VA) utilizes telehealth technology. Telehealth ... -
Examining Clinician Attitudes on Sexual Health Assessment After an Educational Intervention
(Georgetown University, 2018)It is estimated that 43% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction. Women expect their providers to evaluate their sexual health, yet most clinicians do not because they feel they do not have the time, training, or knowledge ... -
Examining the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Provider Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding the Importance of Sexual Health Management
(Georgetown University, 2022)This project aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention on the beliefs and attitudes of primary care providers regarding the importance of sexual health management. Data were collected over an eight-week ... -
Exploration of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Hospice
(Georgetown University, 2018)Current literature indicates hospices are providing complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with the participation of employees and/or volunteers as an adjunct to conventional medicine to assist in symptom management ... -
Exploring a Change in Meditation Practice Using Noise-Canceling Headphones
(Georgetown University, 2017)Perceived stress is a rising health issue related to daily stressors. Cumulative effects of stress have physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Meditation is a safe, self-care activity with demonstrated effectiveness ... -
Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women: Exploring Prevalence and Birth Mode Preference
(Georgetown University, 2022)Fear of childbirth (FOC) is a perinatal anxiety condition which exists along a diagnostic continuum. Mild FOC, on the lower end of the spectrum, is characterized by common labor-related fears while tokophobia, on the higher ... -
Flipped Classroom Model in Nurse Anesthesia Programs: An Exploration of Prevalence, Students’ Satisfaction, and Receptiveness
(Georgetown University, 2020)Purpose: The study examines the prevalence of the flipped classroom (FC) model in US Nurse Anesthesia Programs and determines student satisfaction levels, perceived learning effectiveness, and receptiveness to the model.
