A5043584182- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Male Reproductive Health Studies
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Nursing education and management
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Duke University
2015-2025
Stevenson University
2025
Center for Child and Family Health
2017-2019
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2019
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
2017
Indiana University Bloomington
2013
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
2011
New York University
2003
Background: Prolonged length of stay (LOS) in the emergency department (ED) and lack post-ED follow-up pose a risk worsening infection amputation among patients with diabetic foot complications. Local Problem: Excessive ED LOS posed delayed care, triage providers underutilized telehealth referrals. Interventions: A graphic icon on dashboard, nurse-initiated order set, staff education were implemented. Methods: pre-/postimplementation design was used. Outcomes included usage LOS, Results: Use...
Functional decline in hospitalised older adults aged 65 and above is a significant clinical problem. Despite its adverse outcomes, the problem of not mobilising adult patients settings remains. Existing evidence suggests that mobility protocol can be effective addressing this concern. The aims quality improvement project were to determine whether nurse-driven, multidisciplinary collaborative would increase daily out-of-bed episodes, improve level reduce hospital length stay (LOS). A...
OBJECTIVE: To implement a systematic approach to safely reduce nulliparous cesarean birth rates. METHODS: This is quality improvement project at two rural community hospitals and one urban hospital in North Carolina. These facilities implemented rates, aligning with recommendations developed by the Council on Patient Safety Women's Health Care: Bundle Safe Reduction of Primary Cesarean Births. care providers nurses received education contemporary labor management guidelines American College...
Introduction Sex-based clinical outcome differences in sickle cell disease (SCD) remain largely unknown despite evidence that female sex is associated with an increased lifespan. To better characterize sex-based SCD, we assessed pain, treatment characteristics, laboratory measures and complications among males females currently enrolled the Sickle Cell Disease Implementation Consortium (SCDIC) registry. Methods The SCDIC consists of eight comprehensive SCD centers one data coordinating...
The objective was to examine what young graduate student women know about preserving fertility/oocyte cryopreservation, and which reproductive resources they use. A prospective, cross-sectional design used the study conducted at a University on East Coast of United States. participants were 278 female students. Participants completed survey with questions demographics, fertility knowledge, oocyte sources information. Descriptive statistics calculated for all variables. had average knowledge...
To provide a comprehensive and multidimensional description conceptualization of the experiences Black women seeking treatment for infertility.Convergent parallel mixed-methods study combining retrospective chart review data semistructured interview data.Private infertility clinic.African American/Black between 18 44 years age who presented an initial evaluation with male partner January 2015 September 2019 at clinic in metropolitan Washington D.C. area.None.Treatment...
Abstract Objective To describe the prevalence of infertility and treatment seeking among people enrolled in Sickle Cell Disease Implementation Consortium (SCDIC) registry identify sociodemographic clinical correlates infertility. Design Cross‐sectional. Participants The study population included 2108 women men (≥18 years age) SCDIC who completed fertility questionnaire. Results All participants infertility‐specific questions were analysis (1224 females; 884 males). Of these, 16.9% males...
Introduction Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication during pregnancy postpartum. Screening, diagnosis, treatment for these inhibited by limited mental health resources patients care providers, lack of provider training, time constraints. Systematic screening combined with onsite consultation is an evidence‐based method to increase timely diagnosis treatment. The purpose this quality improvement project was promote improve consultations through implementation a...
Three patients with agitated depression showed rapid and persistent response to alprazolam. At least two of the had prior panic disorder. Several lines evidence suggest that may sometimes be caused by unremitting anxiety.
Author Affiliation: Assistant Professors, School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. The authors declare no conflicts interest. Correspondence: Dr Stevenson, DUMC 4433, 307 Trent Dr, NC 27710 ( [email protected]).
A growing number of women are seeking alternatives to traditional pharmacologic pain management during birth. While there has been an extensive array nonpharmacologic options developed for labor, limited offerings in the postpartum period. The purpose this quality improvement project was implement a hydrotherapy protocol early period improve choosing nonmedicated birth.The initiated certified nurse-midwife (CNM) practice urban academic medical center. All who met criteria were offered...
The most frequent cause of sentinel events is poor communication during the nurse-to-nurse handoff process. Standardized methods do not fit in every patient care setting. aims this quality improvement project were to successfully implement a modified bedside model, with some report outside and inside patient's room, postpartum unit. A structured educational module champion nurses used. new model was evaluated based on change compliance, satisfaction, nursing satisfaction. Two months after...
In this article, we sought to understand the adaptive challenges and work faced by men with male factor infertility. Using a prospective qualitative study in private (the United States) academic Kingdom) urology clinics, recruited seven American five British primary infertility after their consultation for between December 2015 April 2017. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted shortly then two additional at about 3 6 months. We found three themes related during fertility treatment:...
Objective: To implement the Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Quality Improvement (LARC QI) project using evidence-based contraceptive counseling techniques to improve knowledge and intent use among college females. Participants: The project, conducted from April through September 2017, involved 41 female students, a 4-year public in North Carolina. Methods: Students participated group educational sessions on all methods of birth control with an emphasis LARC. Surveys were administered...
Male factor infertility (MFI) is extremely common, often with several associated chronic health conditions. Because a man’s fertility assessment may be their first contact services, the care team has responsibility to act as male advocates ensure comprehensive care. The diagnosis of subfertility allows broader view these men patients illness who have complex needs. complexity following evaluation, there needs new approach in how affected by MFI should managed long term. In this commentary,...