Hope Smiles: The Impact of Oral Health on Success in a PTSD Treatment in a Cohort of Veterans
- Research team: Primary investigator Bridgette Pullis, RN, PhD, CHPN
- Funding sponsor: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
- Overview: This study examines the addition of dental screening to the nursing role in the use of digital dentistry by comparing groups of veterans who received digital screening and treatment for dental disease before beginning PTSD treatment with a group receiving dental care after beginning PTSD treatment.
- Project period: Sept. 1, 2024-Aug. 31, 2025
- Budget: $125,000
Competency-Based Education: Teaching Nursing Students EOL Communication Skills through Simulation
- Research team: Primary investigator Bridgette Pullis, RN, PhD, CHPN. Co-investigators Kristin Ownby, PhD, AOCN, ACHPN, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC; Riza Mauricio, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, FCCM; Mandi Lyons, DNP, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC, CHSE; Darlene Acorda, PhD, RN, CNE, CPNP-PC; and Joyce Ju, DNP, RN, FNP-CB, CNE.
- Funding sponsor: Dean’s Research Award
- Overview: Development of a simulation to help prepare undergraduate nursing students to provide end-of-life care and communicate effectively with patients and their families.
- Project period: Sept. 1, 2024-Aug. 31, 2025
- Budget: $10,000
