PURPOSE: Increased mortality among the seriously mentally ill is largely due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). This applied research project examined a process of CVD screening at a community mental health center, then implemented and evaluated an improved process of identifying and managing CVD risk factors. DESIGN AND METHODS: Patient records (n = 130) were reviewed at baseline and 6 months posteducational intervention and implementation of new monitoring tools. FINDINGS: Statistical analysis showed significant process improvement (p < .001). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Advanced practice registered nurses can design and implement improved CVD screening to mitigate morbidity and mortality in the seriously mentally ill.
PURPOSE: Increased mortality among the seriously mentally ill is largely due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). This applied research project examined a process of CVD screening at a community mental health center, then implemented and evaluated an improved process of identifying and managing CVD risk factors. DESIGN AND METHODS: Patient records (n = 130) were reviewed at baseline and 6 months posteducational intervention and implementation of new monitoring tools. FINDINGS: Statistical analysis showed significant process improvement (p < .001). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Advanced practice registered nurses can design and implement improved CVD screening to mitigate morbidity and mortality in the seriously mentally ill.
Authors: Brian McKenna; Trentham Furness; Elizabeth Wallace; Brenda Happell; Robert Stanton; Chris Platania-Phung; Karen-leigh Edward; David Castle Journal: BMC Psychiatry Date: 2014-09-02 Impact factor: 3.630
Authors: Kate M Bartlem; Jenny Bowman; Megan Freund; Paula M Wye; Daniel Barker; Kathleen M McElwaine; Luke Wolfenden; Elizabeth M Campbell; Patrick McElduff; Karen Gillham; John Wiggers Journal: Implement Sci Date: 2016-04-02 Impact factor: 7.327
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Authors: Jacqueline M Bailey; Kate M Bartlem; John H Wiggers; Paula M Wye; Emily A L Stockings; Rebecca K Hodder; Alexandra P Metse; Tim W Regan; Richard Clancy; Julia A Dray; Danika L Tremain; Tegan Bradley; Jenny A Bowman Journal: Prev Med Rep Date: 2019-08-14