Abstracts Winner's List 2006

Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice
"2006 Summer Institute Winner's List "

Top 3 Poster Presentations

1st Place:
Implementing a Humpty Dumpty Falls© Scale & Prevention Program
Cheryl Minick, BSN, RN, BC
Miami Children's Hospital
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2nd Place:
Turning a Personal Tragedy into an Evidence-Based Practice Victory
Janis Rice, MSN, RN, CS
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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3rd Place:
Interventions in the Prevention of Ventilator Asssociated Pneumonia
Kelly McCullough, RN, MSN
TVHS VAMC Nashville, Tennessee
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CONGRATULATIONS to these EBP Leaders for their exemplary work!

ABSTRACTS SELECTED FOR POSTER PRESENTATION

(In the case of multiple authors, only the first author is listed)

EBP Across the Nation: Attended Poster Presentations

Reducing Patient Injury Due to Falls

Sandra K.Anderson, RN, Sandra.Anderson7@va.gov

Bedford VA Medical Center

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Overcoming Geographic Barriers to Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice

Gayle Z. Balmaceda, RN, MSN, ANP, GNP, gbalmace@mdanderson.org

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Using Evidence to Implement the SIP Bundle in a Community Hospital

Pamela Marie Bierbaum, BSN, RN, sdburke@ilstu.edu

BroMenn Healthcare

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Early Cause Identification Through Formal Retrospective Fall Analysis

June Ruth Granger, RN, MSN, CPHQ, jgb0724@louisiana.edu

Univ. of Louisiana Lafayette College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
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Facilitating the Transition of Care in Spina Bifida: An Evidenced-Based Update

Patricia G. Braun, RNC, CPNP, MA, MSN, pbraun@lumc.edu

Loyola Medical Center, Rocky Mountain University of Health Care
Not Available

Evidence-Based Quality Improvement: Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Kimberly Catania, MSN, RN, CNS, AOCN, Cheryl.huang@osumc.edu

OSU James Cancer Hospital

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Improving Utilization of Healthcare Resources: Palliative Care Consultation in the ICU

Rosemary Chacko, MD, rxchacko@yahoo.com

Methodist Hospital, San Antonio

Not Available

Identification of Cancer Patients at Risk for Venous Thromboembolism

Ashleigh Chavez, RN, BSN, Ascruggs@mdanderson.org

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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The Case for Prenatal Blood Lead Level Screening

Kathleen Ann Cobb, RN, cobb@uthscsa.edu

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Patient Safety Collaborative: Implementation of the Ventilator Bundle

Linda Kay Cook, PhD, RN, CCRN, CCNS, ACNP, Lcook@DCHweb.org

Doctors Community Hospital
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Evidence for Learning-Centered Nursing Programs: Putting Students First

Karla Dalley, PhD, RN, dalley@suu.edu

Southern Utah University
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Developing an Evidence Based Practice Course in a Hurry!

Taraneh Dean, Bsc (Hons), PhD, ann.dewey@port.ac.uk

School of Health Sciences and Social Work (SHSSW), University of Portsmouth

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13	Cochrane Systematic Review of the Use of Fish Oils in Cancer Cachexia Ann Dewey, RN, BSc (Hons), MSc, ann.dewey@port.ac.uk School of Health Sciences and Social Work (SHSSW), University of Portsmouth View Abstract
14	DVT Prophylaxis: Using Evidence to Impact Clinical Practice Brenda M. Eden, RN, MS, CNS, eden.brenda@mhsil.com Memorial Medical Center View Abstract
15	A Tool for Quantifying Organizational Support for Evidence-Based Practice Change Mary Friel Fanning, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNAA, BC, fanningm@rcbhsc.wvu.edu West Virginia University Hospitals View Abstract
16	Unraveling the Mystery Behind Evidence-Based Practice for Staff Nurses M. Jane Fayland, MSN, APRN, CCRN, CNS, baygirle59@aol.com Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Doctoral Student at LSUHSC, New Orleans View Abstract
17	Information Literacy: Creating a Basis for Evidence-Based Practice Robin Fleschler, PhD, RN-C, CNS, rgflesch@utmb.edu University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX View Abstract
18	Achieving Evidence-Based Competence in Undergraduate Education Susan Smart Gardner, MS, RN, gardners@suu.edu Southern Utah University View Abstract
19	To Sleep or Not To Sleep On Their Back: An Intervention to Improve Practice for Newborn Care Pamela M. Gardner, RN, MSN, pgardner@truman.edu Truman State University View Abstract
20	Evidence for Health Promotion Programs: The Use of Employee Health Fair Data Christine Graor, APRN, BC, christineheifner@hotmail.com The University of Akron College of Nursing View Abstract
21	Interdisciplinary Approach to Fall Risk Reduction in Skilled Subacute Care Carol Ann Grinnell, MSN, CNS, hnguyen@seton.org Seton Medical Center View Abstract
22	Root Cause Analysis of Clostridium Difficile Associated Diarrhea Cases Patti G. Grota, MS, RN, CIC, Patti.Grota@va.med.gov South Texas VA Health Care System View Abstract
23	Normal Saline Instillation Before Endotracheal Suctioning Niloufar Hadidi, APRN, BC, MS, CNS, nhadidi1@fairview org University of Minnesota Medical Center View Abstract
24	Waiting to Get Your BSN Is Too Late: Evidence-Based Practice Marie S. Hanna, RNC, MS, WHNP, hannam@sunysuffolk.edu Suffolk County Community College View Abstract

25	Evidence-Based Practice Decreases Catheter Related Infections in PICU Jennifer Hinrichs, MSN, RN, CCRN, jhinrichs@clarian.org Riley Hospital for Children View Abstract
26	Translating Evidence into an ICU Practice Toolkit Kathy Hoare, RN, DNS, Kathy.Hoare@kp.org Northern California Kaiser Permanente View Abstract
27	The Lived Experience of Peri-Menopausal and Menopausal Women Who Take Bio-Identical Hormones NaRisa Y. Holt-Waldo, MSN, RN, CNS, AOCN, nwaldo@uttyler.edu The University of Texas at Tyler View Abstract
28	Evidence-Based Practice Change: Is It Worth the Extra $2? Cheryl Ann Huang, RN, MS, AOCN, Cheryl.huang@osumc.edu Arthur James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute View Abstract
29	Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of EB Health Care in RN-BSN Students Zena Hyman, RN, MS, ANP, zhyman@daemen.edu Daemen College View Abstract
30	Improved Outcomes in Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions Lori Beth Key, MBA, RN, lori.key@hitchcock.org Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center View Abstract
31	Evidence to Increase Retention Rates in an Undergraduate Nursing Program Susan Kowalski, PhD, RN, susan.kowalski@univ.edu University of Nevada Las Vegas View Abstract
32	Patient's Opinion regarding Nursing Care at BPKIHS Sami Lama, RN, samilama2002@yahoo.com B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science Not Available
33	Closing the Research-Practice Gap: Incorporating EBP Principles onto a Surgical ICU Michael Joseph Sloan Lenton, BScN, RN, lentonmichael@hotmail.com Yale-New Haven Hospital View Abstract
34	Evidence-Based Practice: Simple as Apple Pie Betty Levier-Whittaker, BSN, RN, blwhittaker@utep.edu University of Texas at El Paso View Abstract
35	Promoting Evidence-Based Practice in the Ambulatory Care Setting Lourdes A. Lujan, RN, OCN, mllujan@mdanderson.org MD Anderson Cancer Center View Abstract
36	Proper Utilization of Unscheduled Patient Clinic Sulemea Amadur Luna, MS, Rn, CNS, CNAA, BC, PAHeinze@earthlink.net Veteran’s Affairs View Abstract
37	Role of the Library in Evidence-Based Practice Andrea Lynch, MLIS UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library View Abstract
38	Interventions in the Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Kelly McCullough, RN, MSN, mary.mccullough2@med.va.gov TVHS VAMC Nashville, Tennessee View Abstract
39	Evaluation of a Standardized Electronic Change of Shift Report Andrew Ross Marges, BSN, RN, andrew.marges@med.va.gov PVAMC View Abstract
40	Teaching Use of EBP Guidelines to Student-FNPs: A Study of Implementation Fran R. Martin, PhD, CFNP, fmartin@mcg.edu Medical College of Georgia View Abstract
41	The UTHSCSA Bartter GCRC EBP and TQM Collaborative AE Monitoring Ricardo A. Martinez, PhD, RN, martinezra0@uthscsa.edu University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio View Abstract
42	Quality of Systematic Reviews in Nursing Literature Kathleen Stevens, RN, FAAN, Stevensk@uthscsa.edu University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Not Available
43	Integrating Evidenced Based Practice in a Newly Developed Unit Based Chest Pain Center Beverly Mendes, MSN, APRN-BC, Doctoral Student, bmendes@harthosp.org Hartford Hospital View Abstract
44	Quality Improvement: Emergency Department Arterial Blood Gas Turn Around Rebecca L. Meredith, RRT, BS, morganb@ccf.org Cleveland Clinic View Abstract
45	Decreasing Central Line Infections with Evidence-Based Practice Jeanette M. Meyer, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS, PCCN, jeannie.meyer@bannerhealth.com Banner Desert Hospital View Abstract
46	Transforming Evidence into Nursing Practice: A Strategy to Reality Process JoAnn M. Mick, AOCN, CNAA, BC, jmick@mdanderson.org UT MD Anderson Cancer Center View Abstract
47	Implementing a Humpty Dumpty Falls© Scale & Prevention Program Cheryl Minick, BSN, RN, BC, cminick02@juno.com Miami Children’s Hospital View Abstract
48	Evaluation of an Algorithm for Simplifying Complex Psychotropic Medical Regimens Lisa A. Mistler, MS, MD, lisa.a.mistler@dartmouth.edu Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center View Abstract
49	Partnering with the Library: An EBP Curriculum for Health Professionals Jan Opocensky Rice, MLIS, jan.rice@ttuhsc.edu Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center View Abstract
50	Turning a Personal Tragedy into an Evidence-Based Practice Victory Janis Rice, MSN, RN, CS, ricej@uthscsa.edu University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio View Abstract

51	Experiences with ART Adherence Counseling at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar Es Salaaam, Tanzania Millen Charles Ringo, RN, millen@muchs.ac.tz HIVIS Project, MUCHS, ART Clinic, MNH View Abstract
52	Decreasing Catheter Related Sepsis in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Jeanne M. Rorke, RNC, NNP, MSN, rorkej@gunet.georgetown.edu Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Health View Abstract
53	Teaching Evidence-Based Practice Catherine Rosser, MS, RN, CAN, Catherine_Rosser@Baylor.edu Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing View Abstract
54	Integrating Biomedical Librarians into Online EBN courses: One University's Experience Linda A. Roussel, RN, DSN, roussel@usouthal.edu University of South Alabama, College of Nursing View Abstract
55	The Effects of Music Therapy and Quiet Twice Daily on Hemodynamic Parameters Roxanne Sabatini, RN, BSN, CCRN, roxysab@earthlinkl.net Morristown Memorial Hospital View Abstract
56	Evidence-Based Practice Case Management: A Program to Identify and Treat Elderly Depression Kathy Scott, lynne.m.agocs-scott@kp.org The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences' Center College of Nursing View Abstract
57	Early Diagnosis of Childhood Overweight and Anticipatory Guidance by Primary Care Providers Kathleen F. Sellers, PhD, sellerk@sunyit.edu State University of NY Institute of Technology View Abstract
58	Outcomes of an Activity Progression Protocol for Pneumonia and COPD Partners Amy C. Shay, RN, MS, CCRN, CNS, acshay@mvh.org Miami Valley Hospital View Abstract
59	Advancing Evidenced-Based Practice Sister Maurita Soukup, RN, DNSc, msoukup@mercydesmoines.org Mercy Medical Center-The Iowa Heart Hospital View Abstract
60	The Rapid Response Team: A reduction of Cardiopulmonary Arrests Anastasia Stacey Scime, RN, BSN, MSN, Anastasia.scime@med.va.gov VAWNYHCS View Abstract
61	Code Star: Evaluating Falls When They Happen Valerie Tantum, RN, MS, vtantum@SBHCS.com Union Hospital View Abstract
62	On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! The Evidence-Based Practice Readiness Survey Linda Thiel, DNSc, RN, thiell@udmercy.edu University of Detroit Mercy View Abstract
63	A Study to Assess the Level of Job Satisfaction Among the Nursing Personnel Working at BPKIHS Pushpa Parajuli Upreti, RN, pushpaparajuli@yahoo.com B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science View Abstract
64	Measuring Outcomes of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role Sandra E. Walters, RN, MSN, Sandra.Walters2@va.gov VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System View Abstract
65	The Impact of Automating Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Safety for Those Who Give and Receive Care Bonnie Wesorick, RN, MSN, bonniewesorick@cpmrc.com CPM Resource Center View Abstract
66	Active and Inactive Nurses: Understanding Evidence-Based Retention Strategies Kimberly Williams, RN, DNSc, kwilliams@usouthal.edu University of South Alabama, College of Nursing View Abstract
67	Decompression Craniectomy: Does the Functional Outcome Change? Laura L. Winslett, RN, CNS, Lwinslett@Seton.org Brain & Spine Center @ Brackenridge Hospital View Abstract

For More information, please contact:
Kathleen R. Stevens, RN, EdD, FAAN
Professor and Director
Academic Center for Evidence-Based Nursing
Email: acestar@uthscsa.edu
Phone: (210) 567-1480

Academic Center for Evidence-Based Nursing and the School of Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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Top 3 Poster Presentations

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Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice
"2006 Summer Institute Winner's List "

Links provided from Health Science Center pages to other
websites do not constitute or imply and endorsement of those sites,
their content, or products and services associated with those sites.

© 2007 UTHSCSA - School of Nursing
Last updated: 07 February 2007
By: Heather Cura