Abstract

The purpose of providing education and training to staff with respect to educating patients greater than 65 years of age was to effectively improve staff and patients’ knowledge of preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Theoretical Framework: The two theoretical frameworks utilized included Kotter Change Management Model and The Kurt Lewin’s change model. Both of these theorists supported the need for successful change to improve patient outcomes.

Author Details

Jodi Hernandez, BSN to DNP student, APRN, FNP-BC and Dylan Godfrey, BSN to DNP student, APRN, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Urinary Tract Infections, Continuing Education, Preventative Program

Advisor

Virginia Waters

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Nova Southeastern University

Degree Year

2024

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

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