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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Depression is the most common type of mental illness in the United States (U.S.), affecting over 26% of the adult population. There is an underutilization of the PHQ-9 screening tool for depression in the primary care setting and in the specialty care areas. It is important for new providers in this area to understand and be aware of the correct and appropriate screening methods required when they are screening their patients for depression. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to educate future acute care nurse practitioners working in specialty care areas on the current depression screening guidelines for adults 18 to 64. Theoretical Framework: The chronic care model was the theoretical framework utilized for this project. Methods: An educational intervention on how to utilize the current PHQ-9 depression screening tool and the DSM-5 functional impairment criteria was developed to educate future acute care nurse practitioners. There was an evaluation of how effective the educational intervention was to promote increased awareness and the use of the screening tools. Results: The data were collected from a convenience sample of 35 participants who had the educational intervention on “Depression Screening.” Twenty-nine of the 35 participants (82.8%) completed the education evaluation anonymously on SurveyMonkey. One hundred percent of the participants showed knowledge acquisition by understanding the importance of screening for depression and promoting the use of the PHQ-9 in practice. The vast majority, (96.5%) of the evaluation participants, reported that they intend to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in their area of practice now and as a licensed acute care nurse practitioner. Conclusions: The overall responses to this educational intervention research project indicated that this group of future acute care nurse practitioners will be using the PHQ -9 in the specialty care areas of practice. ( , )
- Content Advice:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project
- Thesis:
- Thesis (D.N.P.)--Barry University, 2015.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-78).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Erica Cohen-Hammond. 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:
- RT71.C64 2015_CohenHammondErica ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RT71.C64 2015 ( lcc )
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