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Improving Medication Adherence in Patients with Chronic Conditions:

• Research Focus: Explore the effectiveness of technology-based interventions, such as medication adherence apps or telemonitoring devices, in improving medication adherence for patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
• Potential Practice Change: Implement a pilot program utilizing a specific technology-based intervention within a targeted patient population.
• Expected Outcomes: Improved medication adherence, better glycemic control (for diabetes), reduced blood pressure, and decreased risk of complications.

3. Enhancing Pain Management in Older Adults with Dementia:

• Research Focus: Investigate non-pharmacological pain management strategies, such as music therapy, aromatherapy, and massage therapy, in older adults with dementia.
• Potential Practice Change: Develop and implement a non-pharmacological pain management protocol for older adults with dementia residing in a long-term care facility.
• Expected Outcomes: Improved pain control, reduced use of opioids, and enhanced quality of life for residents with dementia.

4. Promoting Breastfeeding in Low-Income Mothers:

• Research Focus: Explore the impact of a nurse-led breastfeeding support program on breastfeeding initiation and duration among low-income mothers.
• Potential Practice Change: Develop and implement a community-based breastfeeding support program, including home visits, peer support groups, and access to lactation consultants.
• Expected Outcomes: Increased rates of breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, improved infant health outcomes, and reduced health disparities.

Key Considerations for Research:

• Finding a clear and measurable research question.
• Identifying reliable and relevant evidence-based literature.
• Developing a robust methodology for data collection and analysis.
• Ensuring the ethical conduct of the research and the protection of human subjects.
• Disseminating findings to relevant stakeholders and advocating for implementation of best practices.

These are just a few examples of potential research topics that I find particularly interesting and relevant to my future career as a DNP. I will continue to explore these areas and refine my research focus as I progress through my DNP program.