Empowering Older Adults With Mobile Device Reminders for Medication Adherence.

Medication adherence in older adults is a growing concern and is a critical element in treating chronic diseases. This pilot study aimed to assess the impact of a mobile device reminder on medication adherence in those aged 60 and over. Initiating the mobile reminder proved to be beneficial in increasing medication adherence.

Piloting an Opioid Risk Screening Tool in Clinical Practice.

Despite much research and many interventions, the opioid epidemic continues to plague the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2021), 136 people die daily from both prescription and illicit opioids. The goal of this pilot quality improvement project is to examine how the implementation of the Opioid Risk Tool (ORT) in clinical practice might impact the beliefs and attitudes of nurse practitioners (NPs) toward prescribing opioid therapy.

Improvement of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of African American Men Toward Prostate Cancer Screening.

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a major public health concern among African American (A.A.) men.

A community-based walking program to promote physical activity among African American women.

The death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is substantially higher among African American women than for white women. Physical activity has been linked to decreased risk factors and deaths related to CVD. Despite the health benefits of physical activity, reports show most African American women have low levels of physical activity.