Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
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Degree Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Degree Track
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Year Degree Awarded
2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/17492254
Month Degree Awarded
May
Keywords
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Adolescents, Self-harm and Depression
Advisor
Gabrielle Abelard DNP
DNP Project Chair
Gabrielle Abelard DNP
DNP Project Outside Member Name
Laura Curtis CNP
Abstract
Background:The assessment and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in the female population is an important issue to be examined. Upward to thirty percent of all females’ report symptoms of moderate to severe PMDD. Proper assessment, identification and treatment of PMDD as a differential diagnosis by healthcare providers is essential for the effective treatment PMDD.
Purpose:To provide evidenced based education to mental health professionals for the assessment and treatment of PMDD in order to help improve the quality of life for patient’s living with this disorder.
Methods: The PMDD education intervention took place at a inpatient psychiatric unit from October 2019 to April 2020 to a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, mental health counselors, and social workersduring a Grand Rounds presentation at a state-run psychiatric facility in the Northeast.The participants completed a Likert survey that assessed the effectiveness of the presentation and the participant’s attitudes towards the treatment of PMDD.
Results: Post intervention, participants reported improved knowledge regarding assessment and evidence based modalities for the treatment of PMDD
Conclusion: Ongoing education about PMDD of psychiatric professionals will improve health outcomes for patients with PMDD
Keywords: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Adolescents, Self-harm and Depression
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