Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Department

Nursing

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Abstract

Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) and preventive care are increasingly important as the aging population grows. Preventive care seeks to decrease chronic diagnoses and improve quality of life. This project aimed to educate on AWV, increase immunizations, use of the wellness center, improve eating habits, and decrease the risk of falls in a rural community. The number of individuals who attended, participated, and signed up for the activities offered at the three educational meetings was assessed. Quantitative data assessed the number of community members. The goal was that an increase in attendees would occur. The project reviewed whether education led to participation in available free preventive measures. While each meeting had fewer attendees, most of the attendees either participated in the activities available or already had participated prior to the meeting. Meeting one, fall prevention, did not assess an activity. However, two participants rearranged their houses to decrease their fall risk. 30% of participants at meeting two, immunizations, had already received the influenza vaccination. 43% of the remaining attendees received the vaccine offered by the local health department, and nine percent stated they planned to receive it from their providers. 76% of participants at meeting three, wellness and nutrition, either exercised or were interested in starting. The project showed the importance of education, and it was evident that a lack of education can be a barrier to preventive care.

Keywords

Annual Wellness Visits, preventive care, rural health, quality improvement, education

Advisor

Dr. Jenny Manry

Date of Award

Spring 2025

Document Type

DNP Project

Rights

© The Author

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