Date of Conferral

2021

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Cassandra Taylor

Abstract

AbstractDespite recommendations that all adults be screened for depression, providers at the project site struggled to consistently assess for depression. Identification of depression is an essential step in depression management, which is a concern for patients with sleep disorders and other pulmonary disease served at the site. The purpose of this project was to develop an education training program for clinicians regarding depression screening. The theory of cognitive development using the Iowa model of evidence-based practice (EBP) guided the project, which sought to determine if an EBP education program regarding depression screening would be an effective means for staff education, according to a panel of local experts. The project team consisted of 3 industry subject matter experts who provided feedback on the development of the education program, selection of the PHQ-9 depression screening tool and evaluation of learning. The project team completed an anonymous, 9-question, Likert-type survey as a summative evaluation of the project and the education program. All participants scored each question with a (5) strongly agree or (4) agree that the project objectives were met. A descriptive analysis of the data positively supported the education on depression screening. The education program deliverables consisted of the PHQ-9 depression screening tool, education on how to utilize this tool, a plan for education implementation, and a test for administration before and after education to evaluate learning. Data regarding screening and referrals may be used as outcome measures after education delivery by the clinic staff. Consistent screening, appropriate referral and follow up management of depression may create positive social change by improving the quality of life for the patients served by this site.

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