Candace Mike Doctoral Project Proposal Defense, Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Chloe Gaines TITLE: RECOVER WELL: REDUCING READMISSIONS THROUGH NURSE-LED FOLLOW-UP AFTER UROLOGIC SURGERY: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ABSTRACT: Hospital readmissions within 30 days following urologic surgeries remain a significant quality and safety concern. These readmissions are often associated with catheter complications, infections, poor pain management, and limited patient understanding of discharge instructions. [...]
Stephanie Williams Doctoral Project Proposal Defense, Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Chloe Gaines TITLE: DOES EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF CLINICAL STAFF IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF THE MEDICATION RECONCILIATION PROCESS: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT? ABSTRACT: Introduction: Medication harms approximately one in every 30 patients in healthcare settings. As patients live longer and have multiple morbid conditions, clinicians need the most accurate medication list [...]
Natalie Anderson Doctoral Project Proposal Defense, Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 3:00 pm Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Chloe Gaines TITLE: IMPROVING OBESITY MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY CARE THROUGH PROVIDER EDUCATION ABSTRACT: Introduction: Childhood obesity is a leading pediatric health concern in the United States, affecting over 14.7 million children and linked to long-term risks such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Despite evidence-based guidelines published by [...]