Abstract
As the numbers of primary care physicians decline, nurse practitioners (NPs) are filling this gap as primary care providers in many settings. The number of adults presenting to their primary care provider with signs and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) each year is unknown. The devastating effects of untreated PTSD include high rates of homelessness, violence, drug abuse, suicidality and a decreased quality of life. Little is known as to the breadth of NPs knowledge of PTSD sequelae, epidemiology and screening protocols. Increased perceived self-efficacy, tied to positive attitudes about PTSD knowledge and screening, result in overall higher rates of screening and treatment of adults with PTSD. The author will examine these factors and contribute to improved knowledge of PTSD and NP assessment and treatment of PTSD to improve patient outcomes.
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Graduation Date
2021
Semester
Fall
Advisor
Neff, Donna
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
College
College of Nursing
Department
Nursing
Degree Program
Nursing
Identifier
CFE0009305; DP0026909
URL
https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0026909
Language
English
Release Date
June 2023
Length of Campus-only Access
1 year
Access Status
Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)
Location
UCF Online
STARS Citation
Lipscomb, Kelli, "Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioner's Assessment of Adults with Signs and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-. 1334.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2020/1334