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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and systematic disease mistakenly attacking the joints and surrounding healthy tissues. This inflammatory process affects more than 1.3 million Americans. The symptoms might include unusual fatigability, lack of energy, lethargy, and worsening deformities. With increased deformities, patients ultimately lose joint function and range of motion, and eventually may become disabled. Problem: The problem is that most patients with RA have a knowledge deficient regarding how physical activity exercises can possibly help to alleviate the symptoms of RA and help patients improve their quality of life while living with RA. Purpose: The purpose of this project is to implement an educational intervention that educates patients about the benefits of physical activity exercises and will teach, and reinforce how important these exercises can be in helping to alleviate symptoms of RA thereby improving quality of life. Theoretical Framework: This project will be guided using the construct of the ACE (Academic Center of Evidence-Based Practice) star model of knowledge transformation by Stevens (2012). Methods: This project will take the form of a quality improvement project. An educational program will be developed to educate participants and evaluate knowledge learned. Patients will be recruited from a local medical center in the South Florida area. Patients with RA will be the specific targeted group of participants for this project. Participants will be recruited when they attend their regularly scheduled primary care visits at the medical center. Results: The majority of the sample 86.6% (n = 13) of participants were females, and 13.4% (n = 2) were males. A mean of ( =78.6%) participants have checked “Definitely” for all five statements when compared to a mean of ( =8%) participants who selected “Definitely not.” The Majority of participants 93.3% (n =14) answered both fill-in-the-blank questions while 6.7% (n =1) did not answer any of the questions. Conclusions: The data collected from the results shows that 86.6% of participants have gained knowledge from the educative program. A significant limitation to this study is the inability to accurately measure participants’ willingness to put the knowledge gained into action.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.N.P.)--Barry University, 2015.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-73).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Jean Better Cazeau. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC933 .C38 2015_CazeauJean ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC933 .C38 2015 ( lcc )
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