| Title |
O'Neal, Heidi_DNP_2021 |
| Alternative Title |
Implementation of a Tuberculosis Education Toolkit for Health Care Providers |
| Creator |
O'Neal, Heidi |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice dissertation examines the impact of an evidence-based educational toolkit to increase understanding of Tuberculosis and to improve accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients. |
| Abstract |
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a threat to public health, with more than 80% of reported cases believed to result from asymptomatic and untreated infections. It is estimated that up to 13 million people in the United States have latent TB infection, which has a five to 10 percent risk of converting to active disease if left untreated. This project aimed to improve health care providers' understanding of TB by assembling and implementing a toolkit containing evidence-based guidelines and educational materials. The clinical nursing staff at the Weber-Morgan Health Department (N=17) were given a pretest before receiving a copy of the toolkit, which contained guidelines, educational handouts, and videos. Employees were then asked to review the toolkit and begin using it to educate clients receiving TB tests or treatment at the health department. After the toolkit review, the clinical nursing staff (N=16) received a post-test, satisfaction survey, and utilization questionnaire to evaluate the toolkit's effectiveness. Pretest results demonstrated various knowledge gaps, with 88% of the staff responding. Post-tests were completed by 69% of the staff and showed an average score improvement of 11% compared to pretests. The utilization questionnaires and satisfaction surveys demonstrated that 91% of respondents used the toolkit and believed it improved their understanding of TB. Appropriate knowledge of TB can improve accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients. The TB education toolkit provides health care providers with the necessary tools to increase their understanding of TB and help them to educate patients appropriately, leading to early identification and treatment. |
| Subject |
Medical screening; Tuberculosis; Nursing care plans |
| Keywords |
Tuberculosis; Screening; Diagnosis; Testing; Transmission; Provider knowledge |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2021 |
| Medium |
Dissertation |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
36.7 MB; 189 page PDF |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6sx30z8 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
12051 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6sx30z8 |
