Date of Conferral

2018

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Anne Vitale

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Early screening

provides the best prospects for preventing the morbidity and mortality associated with the

disease. Nurses have the duty to promote health and prevent diseases. However, low rates

of colorectal cancer screening continue to be reported, especially among African

Americans who continue to suffer disproportionately from the disease. There is a need for

a culturally-sensitive clinical practice guideline that nurses can use to educate patients

appropriately on colorectal cancer. The practice focused question for this project was

designed to explore whether a culturally-sensitive clinical practice guideline to increase

colorectal cancer screening among African Americans could be developed using best

practices. The health belief model informed the background, development, and

implementation of this project. Evidence from peer-reviewed nursing literature was

synthesized in a literature review matrix and then used to develop a clinical practice

guideline to increase colorectal cancer screening. It is anticipated that this guideline will

improve nursing practice by equipping nurses with the knowledge and skill to provide

culturally-sensitive education on colorectal cancer and screening. Through the patient

education and enhanced nursing practice stipulated in the clinical practice guideline,

health care providers may work to eliminate disparities in colorectal cancer screening

among African Americans.

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