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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 ...
Optimizing Postpartum Care: Examining the Effects of Postpartum Care on Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
(Georgetown University, 2021)
Postpartum is a vulnerable period that calls for careful monitoring, support, and anticipatory guidance. More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur postpartum, with substantial morbidity occurring in the early ...
Patient and Staff Attitudes toward Clothing Restrictions on a Pediatric Psychiatric Unit
(Georgetown University, 2019)
Pediatric psychiatric inpatients are among the most vulnerable individuals in society. While the use of seclusion and restraint is well chronicled in the field of research in this population, there are limited literature ...
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, ...
Optimizing Postpartum Care: Examining the Effects of Postpartum Care on Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
(Georgetown University, 2021)
Postpartum is a vulnerable period that calls for careful monitoring, support, and anticipatory guidance. More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur postpartum, with substantial morbidity occurring in the early ...
Second Victim Support: Does It Matter?
(Georgetown University, 2022)
Second Victims are well intentioned clinicians that are involved in clinically challenging events and are traumatized by their involvement. Almost half of all clinicians identify as a SV at some point in their career and ...
Impact of Staff Education on Attitudes about Depression Screening Among the Latino Population in a Community Free Clinic
(Georgetown University, 2022)
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in the United States with a disease burden that is associated with numerous adverse outcomes. Among the nation’s Latino population, the ...
Impact of Anti-Bias Education on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Attitudes, Beliefs, and Bias Toward Patients
(Georgetown University, 2022)
In the United States, mental health disparities burden Black communities. Despite the end of slavery, systemic structures remain prevalent adversely impacting care. There exist vast disparities in Black patients’ psychiatric ...