Poster Presentations on Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Performance Improvement in Healthcare

The following poster presentations explore the latest strategies to improve patient care and healthcare systems. Each poster presentation includes a brief overview. To view the full presentation, click on the corresponding tile.

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Poster Presentations

Employee Health Promotion Program

High stress among healthcare workers affects patient care, impacts retention, leads to burnout, and is associated with poorer health and unhealthy behaviors.

Implementing a Training to Foster Parents

Foster parent education is vital to understanding the common outcomes and interventions available to support mental health outcomes among foster youth.

Evaluating Tolerance During NG Tube Insertion

Nasogastric tube (NGT) placement is among the most painful inpatient procedures. A system-wide evidence-based practice was implemented across a multi-campus health system to offer intranasal lidocaine as an anesthetic during NGT insertion.

Future-Ready Instruction: Foundational AI Literacy Learning Outcomes

More than 60% of U.S. hospitals employ artificial intelligence- enhanced tools, yet 75% of prelicensure RN and LPN programs lack structured AI literacy curricula.

Is the consumption of seed oils more effective in lowering the prevalence of hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia remains a major public health concern in the United States, prompting ongoing interest in how dietary fats which include seed oils might influence cardiovascular risk and overall health.

How effective are non-nutritive sweeteners for weight reduction in adults?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that both nutritive and nonnutritive sweeteners can be safely consumed when they are part of a balanced eating plan aligned with federal nutrition guidelines and individual health goals.

Impact on Melasma Education on Sun Protection Practices

Melasma is a chronic skin condition exacerbated by sun exposure, particularly in individuals with darker skin tones. Despite the impact of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on melasma, there is a gap in educating patients about effective sun protection, leading to poor adherence to recommended practices and recurrent symptoms.

Implementation of a Team Care Delivery Model Using LPNs in a Pediatric Acute Care Setting

Increasing nurse vacancy rates necessitate creative efforts to promote retention and lessen the workload burden while providing optimal patient care.

Increasing Prediabetes Risk Identification through Structured Screening in a University Clinic

Prediabetes affects one third of adults in the United States, with a majority being unaware of their condition. Without early identification and intervention, many may progress to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Improving Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is effective, however, culturally and linguistically tailored programs remain limited in underserved community settings.

Increasing Staff Confidence in Physical Assessment Skills in a Behavioral Health Facility

The purpose of this project is to implement an educational program on physical health assessment skills and emergent medical care for mental health nurses and technicians (MHTs) in a behavioral health facility.

Implementation of an acuity tool in a large hospital and outcomes realized

There are two main methods in which nurses are assigned to patients: a ratio of nurses to patients and acuity-based staffing. Each approach may influence patient outcomes, nurse satisfaction, retention, and turnover differently.

Enhancing Discharge Process Among Travel Nurses to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Effective discharge education is essential to ensure safe care transitions and reduce preventable readmissions.

Assessing Self-Perceived Well-Being Among Hospital-Based Nurses

National data indicates that 73% of nurses have considered leaving the profession. Understanding the current state of nurse well-being is essential to inform targeted interventions and sustain a healthy work environment.

Accreditation Statements

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Southern Indiana Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL). The CHPLL is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

State of Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, mental health counselors, and dental professionals.

The University of Southern Indiana has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators. License number: 98000033A

State of California

The University of Southern Indiana is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #13378.