Confusion with elderly patients has been a clinical, nursing problem for many years. Older adults who become confused when hospitalized, or whose pre-existing, cognitive [...]

Heart failure (HF), a clinical syndrome caused by a structural and/or functional cardiac abnormality, is an epidemic. Persons living with HF play a considerable role in m [...]

The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) evaluates patients' confidence, skills, and knowledge in managing their health. Higher activation levels are linked to better health [...]

This project took place at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with seven clinic locations in suburbs surrounding Portland, Oregon. It consisted of a cross-section [...]

This Doctoral of Nursing Project (DNP) project evaluated providers' views on integrating diabetes support groups into clinics to improve glycemic control. It involved a p [...]

Diabetes Mellitus is a major public health concern of epidemic proportion in the current health care climate of the United States. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are pr [...]