Date of Conferral

2022

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Joanne Minnick

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 25% of adults in the United States and an estimated 34% of men and 17% of women in the primary care population. In the clinical project site, the practice problem involved the increasing clinicians’ knowledge about OSA and being able to implement screening tools for further treatment and evaluation. The purpose of this project was to develop an educational training and intervention for staff to increase their knowledge of OSA conditions and have it validated by a panel of experts before dispersing it to the intended audience. The theoretical framework used in developing education was the theory of planned behavior. The practice-focused question addressed whether a staff education project on sleep apnea would improve staff knowledge on compliance therapy adherence for OSA patients. The project design included an informational PowerPoint presentation, with pre and post-test questionnaires that were evaluated by a panel of experts using a Likert scale. All materials were dispersed to the panel and responses were collected from the Likert scale. The responses on the Likert scale were analyzed and utilized to validate the educational module. The educational module was validated by the panel and was noted to have the potential to enhance staff knowledge on OSA screening. All panel members awarded a “5” for all areas and unanimously approved it for dissemination to the staff. Education for clinical staff on OSA can positively impact social change by providing a better understanding of OSA and ultimately having the potential to improve patient and family’s knowledge on OSA and quality of life.

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