Top 5 AANP 2021 Presentations
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.
AANP 2021
Promises and Pitfalls of Wearable Devices for Atrial Fibrillation Detection Evaluated
Using photoplethysmography (PPG) embedded in a smartwatch or wristband, patients can take an ECG with the tap of a button.
Culturally Tailored Shared Medical Appointments Increase Diabetes Knowledge
Intervention significantly increased Black patients confidence in diabetes self-care abilities and perceived knowledge about diabetes.
NP-Led Intervention Reduces 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates, Health Care Costs
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
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
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
Survey findings highlight strategies to increase the number of NP preceptors at Cleveland Clinic.
Clinicians Must Go Beyond FAST When Diagnosing Acute Stroke
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
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
Although the rise in pediatric obesity predates the COVID-19 pandemic, stressors experienced during the pandemic exposed inequities in children’s health.
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