Date of Conferral

1-20-2026

Date of Award

January 2026

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Margaret Harvey

Abstract

The project is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) clinical practice guideline (CPG) on the need for a psychiatric facility to develop a CPG on self-care to give to patients upon discharge. The practice problem was a healthcare facility did not have guidelines to educate patients on self-care upon discharge. Addressing the problem within nursing practice can promote self-care practices and improve overall health outcomes for patients with mental illnesses. The practice-focused question that guided this project was: will a CPG potentially increase self-care among discharged patients? The purpose of the study was to develop a CPG on self-care for nurses to give to patients upon discharge. Panel members were invited and given information on how to appraise developed guidelines based on the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool. Seven panel members rated 100% for all 23 items of the AGREE II tool, indicating the guideline comprehensively addressed essential elements, was clear, and had strong clinical applicability. Also, all reviewers rated 100% overall quality of guidelines as 100% and recommended their use in clinical practice. This project enhances nursing practice by empowering nurses to deliver evidence-based education that enhances patients’ self-care capacity, supports recovery, and prevents readmissions. The project contributes to positive social change by advancing health literacy, promoting self- management, and improving overall wellbeing. Additionally, this project supports diversity, equity, and inclusion by addressing unique needs of individuals with mental illnesses by improving equitable access to self-care education. 1

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