Implementation of Evidence-based COPD Education

Implementation of Evidence-based COPD Education

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Main Author: Watson, Sherry
Language:English
Published: Mount St. Joseph University Dept. of Nursing / OhioLINK 2020
Subjects:
Nursing
Education
Health Care
COPD
readmission
education
care bundle
pulmonary rehabilitation
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=msjdn1588248198588369
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-msjdn15882481985883692021-08-03T07:14:50Z Implementation of Evidence-based COPD Education Watson, Sherry Nursing Education Health Care COPD readmission education care bundle pulmonary rehabilitation Executive SummaryChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of death in the United States (US). The cost burden and penalties for hospitals associated with COPD readmissions continues to rise, challenging hospitals to find effective ways to reduce COPD readmissions. There have been numerous studies published regarding methods to reduce COPD readmissions. Common elements associated with reducing COPD readmissions included self-management education with individualized care plan, appropriate inhaler technique, assessment/ referral for pulmonary rehabilitation, arrangement for outpatient follow-up, and referral to a smoking cessation program. Given the current challenges with COPD readmissions at a 257-bed community hospital in Ohio, this DNP project included the education of nurses and respiratory therapists on a cardiac intermediate unit regarding evidence-based methods to reduce COPD readmissions.The purpose of this DNP project was to compare how the use of evidence-based COPD education compared to typical education for adult COPD patients affected the 30-day COPD readmission rate. The results were variable in support of the evidence that COPD readmissions could be reduced with the implementation of evidence-based COPD education. Results did demonstrate a significant improvement in participants’ self-rated knowledge and skill in the use of the EMMI program for assignment of COPD education as well as documentation of COPD education following the educational session. The lack of participation and compliance with implementation of the evidence-based elements may have contributed to the variability of 30-day COPD readmission rates on the project unit. Other variables that may have contributed include a surge in patient volumes as well as the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. 2020-05-08 English text Mount St. Joseph University Dept. of Nursing / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=msjdn1588248198588369 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=msjdn1588248198588369 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Nursing
Education
Health Care
COPD
readmission
education
care bundle
pulmonary rehabilitation
spellingShingle Nursing
Education
Health Care
COPD
readmission
education
care bundle
pulmonary rehabilitation
Watson, Sherry
Implementation of Evidence-based COPD Education
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