Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Nursing and Health Studies: Recent submissions
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A Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Support Bundle in an Urban Alaskan NICU
(Georgetown University, 2023)The stressors that predispose preterm birth and thus neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions for neonates also amplify risks for development of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) in birthing people. NICU ... -
Impact of Nursing Education on Newborn Care and Outcomes During the First Hour of Life
(Georgetown University, 2023)Care provided in the first 60 minutes of a newborn’s life, known as the golden hour, has immediate and long-term health implications. Current literature suggests training nursing staff to facilitate skin-to-skin and early ... -
Evaluation of Nurses' Attitudes and Knowledge toward Quantitative Blood Loss Implementation
(Georgetown University, 2023)Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Of the morbidity and mortality related to this maternal complication, it is estimated that up to 93% is ... -
Impact of Education on Perinatal Nurse Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices with Language Interpreter Services: A Quality Improvement Project
(Georgetown University, 2023)There is overwhelming evidence to support that the use of language interpreter services improves healthcare outcomes for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). While federal legislation mandates that medical ... -
Retrospective Chart Analysis of Uterine Rupture Cases and Implications for Clinical Practice
(Georgetown University, 2023)Uterine rupture (UR), defined as a tear in the uterine wall that occurs during pregnancy at the time of birth or immediately after birth, is a rare but potentially fatal catastrophic birth event. The leading cause of UR ...
