Date of Award

Fall 11-23-2024

Document Type

Scholarly Project

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

First Advisor

Mary Brann, DNP, RN

Second Advisor

Robert Bland, DNP, RN, CCRN-K

Abstract

Adult individuals at risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) do not have a direct, accessible best-practice toolkit to follow for screening measures. Research showed that at least three guidelines (i.e., American Cancer Society [ACS], American College of Gastroenterology [ACG], and U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces [USPSTF]) are used interchangeably daily by interprofessional staff for individuals with average to high-risk variables. The project was guided by the following PICOT question: For interprofessional staff supporting the at-risk adult population for colorectal cancer (P), how does the development of a best practice for coordination of care toolkit (I) compared to no structured program strategy (C) influence the adherence to colorectal cancer screenings, over six weeks (T)? Analysis of the literature supported recommendations and evidence that an easy-to-navigate, direct best-practice toolkit for adults at risk for CRC increases the efficiency of appropriate screening measures. The development of this toolkit, using references from recent patient data and studies, was the selected intervention created to facilitate the appropriate care and recognize earlier diagnoses of specific populations. Interprofessional staff utilize a CRC toolkit for the at-risk population, offering an increase in the quality of care and a clear, distinctive recommendation to follow.

Comments

Scholarly project submitted to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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