Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
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Campus Access
Degree Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Degree Track
Post Master's DNP Completion
Year Degree Awarded
2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/10128084
Month Degree Awarded
May
Advisor
Genevieve Chandler
DNP Project Chair
Genevieve Chandler
DNP Project Member Name
Raeann G LeBlanc
DNP Project Outside Member Name
Annette N Okereke
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) among the older adults is characterized by excessive worries and major anxiety. The impairment and disability resulting from GAD indicates a significant mental health problem in long term care settings. In the United States, the lifetime prevalence of The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-1V) GAD is 5.1% to 11.9%. Evidence-based treatment for GAD in the older adult becomes a challenge due to the concern of frailty, comorbidity and drug side effects. Purpose: To implement the utilization of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the older adult population with GAD in a long-term care setting. Method: Based on an extensive review of research, a project was designed and conducted to offer the basic knowledge of CBT to nurses for the treatment of GAD. Outcome evaluation was based on post-implementation questionnaire. Conclusion: The nurse participants were clear that they valued CBT and perceived it helpful for the older adult with GAD, but they needed to be trained proper and increase utilization of CBT.
Keywords: Generalized anxiety disorder, older adult, cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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