DNP Alumna Gadler and Schneider Publish Article in Urologic Nursing

DNP alumna Tracie Gadler and Susan Schneider publish an article entitled "The Effects of a Take-Home Educational Video on Patient Knowledge Retention, Anxiety, Satisfaction, and Provider Time" in the November/December issue of the Urologic Nursing. The project was completed as partial fulfillment for Gadler's DNP degree. Other co-authors include experts from Scripps Health in San Diego, CA, and Scripps Mercy in Chula Vista, CA.

Abstract: Patient anxiety related to prostate cancer surgery may lead to reduced patient satisfaction. Repeated reinforcement of pre-operative education to reduce anxiety greatly impacts provider time. Improved knowledge retention of what to expect postoperatively may reduce patient anxiety. This quality improvement project demonstrated that a take-home educational video supports patient knowledge retention, reduces patient anxiety, increases patient satisfaction, and saves postoperative provider time.