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  Alarm Fatigue: Alarm Management/Intervention Education vs. Current State

  Keegan Dodge Dodge RN BSN

  PICOT Question: In inpatient telemetry units, how does alarm management/intervention education in comparison to current state affect a decrease in non-actionable alarms and reduce alarm fatigue?

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  An Evaluation of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation When Monitoring ICU Patients Requiring Chemical Paralysis

  Justin Moscone, Tomas Gibbons, and Anna Walker

  In ICU patients receiving infusions of vecuronium or cisatracurium, is a clinical assessment-based titration model compared to a train-of-four titration model more effective when monitoring paralysis?

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  Baby Doll Therapy for Older Adults with Dementia

  Ashley Holmes RN BSN and Naimo Ukash RN BSN

  PICOT Question: In patients older than 65 with dementia, (P), how does doll therapy (I) as compared to pharmaceutical interventions (C) affect caregiver burden (O)?

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  Bean 5 Turn Team: Improves Turing Interventions & Reduces HAPI Rates

  Paige Thompson RN and Johnna Grant RN

  Does implementing a turn team on hospital units aid in preventing pressure-related injuries as compared to standard of care, without a turning team?

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  Betamethasone and the effects on newborns of various gestations

  Julie Allen, Hanna Freeman, and Kristina Smith

  PICOT Question: In newborns of various gestational ages, how does administering betamethasone affect newborn outcomes within the first 72 hours of life?

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  Burnout in Healthcare

  Katie Bernard RN BSN, Kiana Fuller RN ADN, and Ashley Rhoades RN BSN

  In a hospital setting, are nurses who practice coping strategies at a lower risk for nurse burnout then nurses who do not?

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  Burns: A Standardized Approach for Resuscitation of Burn Patients in the Critical Care Setting

  Joshua Cole RN BSN, Marcus Leo RN ADN, Kyle Jacques RN BSN, and Lauren Miller RN BSN

  PICOT Question: In adult major burn patients (Burns greater than 15% body surface area), how does a burn critical care bay with visual cues and intervention specific carts, compare to standard critical care bays affect patient outcomes over the course of their hospital stay?

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  Comparing the Efficacy of Different Wound Care Modalities (topical solution) in the Prevention of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa growth in Burn Soft Tissue Populations

  Suzy Bryan BSN RN, Hajra Chand BSN RN, Brooke Sorbello BSN RN, Kiah Newton BSN RN, and Grace Boisvert BSN RN

  The purpose of this project is to gain a deeper understanding of the treatment modalities used on R3, and why certain treatment soaks are more effective methods at promoting wound healing and prevention of Pseudomonas colonization in BST patients.

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  Complementary Therapies for Chemotherapy Induced Side Effects in Oncology Patients

  Alyssa Gravel RN and Tori Welch RN

  PICOT Question: In oncological patients undergoing conventional treatment, what is the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in treating side effects of chemotherapy and radiation?

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  Constipation in Postoperative Cardiovascular Patients

  Jessica Diaz BSN, Samuel Mulunda RN, Jacob Rudolph RN, and Emily Lovejoy RN

  Would postoperative cardiovascular patients that receive a preoperative bowel preparation as opposed to those who receive no bowel prep have a shorter ICU stay and less complications postoperatively?

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  Dedicated Turn Teams Make the Difference

  Madeline Gill RN BSN, McKenzie Kelly RN BSN, and Phaelan Mead RN BSN

  PICOT Question: Are patients with impaired bed mobility admitted to hospitals with rotating turn teams at decreased risk of developing pressure wounds compared to patients admitted to hospitals without assigned turn teams during their hospitalization?

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  Delirium Prevention Strategies in Hospitalized Patients

  Julia Couture

  In hospitalized patients do pharmacological interventions targeted to prevent or treat delirium reduce the incidence, severity or duration of delirium compared to non-pharmacological interventions during hospitalization?

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  Delirium Protocols and the Impact on Patient's Extended Stays and Care

  Devin Cheetham-Wilmot RN, Aislinn Murphy RN, Bronson Kieltyka RN, and Molly Dall RN

  PICOT Question: In patients with stays over 3 days, how does a delirium protocol and interventions improve their stay and symptoms compared to the current standard of practices to shorten length of stay and improvement in care quality within a 6-month experience?

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  Diaper Destiny

  Delilah Graffam BSN RN and Liz Yeaton BSN RN

  PICOT Question: In the infant population, how does the use of different diapering techniques –such as textured/highly absorbent diapers and pH buffered wipes– impact skin integrity and the occurrence and/or severity of diaper dermatitis?

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  Differences in Outcomes in Patients with Treatment-resistant Depression (TRD) Receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) vs. Ketamine Infusion Therapy

  Kimberly Crowley

  In patients with treatment-resistant depression, how does ketamine infusion therapy compare to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in its impact on depressive symptoms and remission rates?

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  Early Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring for Detection of Arrhythmias in Stroke Patients: Holter Monitor vs Zio Patch

  Jennifer Chretien RN

  In patients diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke, is 14-day monitoring with an ECG patch (e.g., Zio patch, Ezypro) more effective at detecting cardiac arrhythmias than traditional 24–48-hour Holter monitoring?

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  Early Mobilization in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients

  Garrett LaFrance BSN RN, Jasmine Olshin BSN RN, Olivia Powers BSN RN, and Lauren Baecher BSN RN

  PICOT Question: In mechanically ventilated ICU patients, does early mobilization decrease length of ICU stay in comparison with patients on strict bedrest?

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  Early vs. Delayed Ambulation: Impact on Postoperative Patient Outcomes During Hospitalization

  Nhi D, Alex T, and Hannah H

  In post-op patients, how does early mobilization compared to delayed mobilization affect patient outcomes within hospital time?

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  Effect of Stop-Cocks in Reducing Post-Procedure Femoral Access Complications

  Alessia Toohey RN, Ross Underwood RN, and Clare Zorena RN

  n patients undergoing cardiac procedures requiring femoral artery access, does the use of stop-cocks with figure-8 stitches in femoral access closure compared to standard closure methods without these techniques reduce the incidence of post-procedure complications such as bleeding and hematoma within 24 to 48 hours post procedure?

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  Effects of Providing Discharge Instructions in Native Language

  Samantha Hogan RN; Julia Latham RN, BSN; Kimberly Phelps RN; and Eli Seeman Rn, BSN

  How effective is providing discharge instructions in native language for patients with limited English proficiency on decreasing adverse events when compared to those instructions provided in written English?

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  Environmentally Friendly Disposal of Pharmaceuticals in the Hospital Setting

  Kate Sobanik

  Background: The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Drug Enforcement have regulations on the safe handling of narcotics as well as guidelines for environmental sustainability with the disposal of all pharmaceuticals. Federal, state and local regulations can vary but hospitals are required to dispose of pharmaceuticals in specific ways to prevent injury to the environment and living organisms.

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  Evaluating the Effectiveness of Silicone Foam Dressing in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Intensive Care Settings

  Farah Ibrahim RN BSN

  PICOT Question: For critically ill patients and high-risk aged care residents, does the use of multi-layer silicone foam dressing reduce the future risk of developing pressure injuries compared with those who receive the standard pressure injury preventions without the application of the dressing on their sacrum and heels?

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  Evidence-Based Diabetes Exercise Intervention

  Laura Smith

  Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic, noninfectious disease that affects a large population of adults in the world. Typically, it is associated with obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and the consumption of undesirable meals (Nakrani et al., 2020/2023). Even with various treatments available for type 2 diabetes, most patients find it challenging to maintain a steady blood glucose level.

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  Fall Rates in Patient Populations with Remote Video Monitoring Compared to Companions

  Alexandra Volpe and Catherine Close

  Background: Healthcare facilities are constantly searching for new and improved interventions to minimize injury and fall rates within their units. 1:1 companions, or ‘sitters’, have been used to provide the patient with close monitoring in order to accomplish these goals. However, companions are not always a liable option for facilities due to poor staffing and increased expense in order to staff a ratio of 1 companion to 1 patient. Research has started to develop on the benefits of remote video monitoring, or ‘telesitting’, as an intervention to minimize fall risk and injury.

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  Fall Reduction: Using Exercise Interventions to Reduce the Number of Falls Among People with Parkinson's Disease

  Michael D. Healy RN

  PICOT Question: In geriatric patients with Parkinson's, what is the effectiveness of lower extremity strength training combined with medication management for the reduction of unplanned falls?