AANP 2021

Complete Coverage

Top 5 AANP 2021 Presentations

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Kristene Diggins, DNP, MBA, FAANP, CNE, NEA-BC, DCC

NP expert reviews the top 5 most practical presentations from AANP 2021 with topics ranging from obesity medications and suicide prevention to managing hypertension in diverse populations and cannabinoid use.

Culturally Tailored Shared Medical Appointments Increase Diabetes Knowledge

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Intervention significantly increased Black patients confidence in diabetes self-care abilities and perceived knowledge about diabetes.

Promises and Pitfalls of Wearable Devices for Atrial Fibrillation Detection Evaluated

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Lauren Biscaldi

Using photoplethysmography (PPG) embedded in a smartwatch or wristband, patients can take an ECG with the tap of a button.

NP-Led Intervention Reduces 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates, Health Care Costs

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Lauren Biscaldi

A transitional care model utilizing NPs to conduct telehealth visits within 3 days of hospital discharge led to reduce health care costs and increased 14-day follow-up rates.

Tips on Managing Pediatric Anxiety in Primary Care

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Michelle Falci

NP expert discusses screening and treatments for anxiety in children and adolescents in the primary care setting.

NP-Led Phone Calls With Chronically Ill Patients Reduce ED Visits

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Lauren Biscaldi

For chronically ill, home-based patients, telephone access to NPs is associated with an overall decrease in the number of emergency department visits.

Quality Improvement Project Seeks to Reduce NP Preceptor Shortage

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Michelle Falci

Survey findings highlight strategies to increase the number of NP preceptors at Cleveland Clinic.

Clinicians Must Go Beyond FAST When Diagnosing Acute Stroke

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Lauren Biscaldi

Researcher describes the limitations of currently available stroke screening tools and recent modifications made to these tools to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Loop Drainage Technique May Become Gold Standard for Abscess Tx

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Lauren Biscaldi

The loop drainage technique is less invasive than the conventional method because it requires 2 smaller incisions rather than 1 large incision with no packing of the wound.

Experts Discuss Approaches to Management of Childhood Obesity

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Michelle Falci

Although the rise in pediatric obesity predates the COVID-19 pandemic, stressors experienced during the pandemic exposed inequities in children’s health.