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Reflect on what you have learned from reviewing these DNP Projects. Consider how this exploration has shaped your understanding of potential DNP projects and the importance of rigorous scholarly writing Nature and Scope of the Project. Antipsychotic nonadherence is the most common contributing factor associated with readmission of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD). This quality improvement (QI) project is aimed to educate registered nurses (RNs) on an inpatient behavioral health unit to complete a standardized antipsychotic adherence assessment tool – the medication adherence report scale (MARS) – with admitted patients. Synthesis and Analysis of Supporting Literature. The MARS scores have demonstrated a significant association with antipsychotic blood serum levels, supporting its validity to evaluate or screen for nonadherence. Adherence assessments have proven clinically relevant as screening tools to identify candidates for adherence-promoting interventions. Two interventions to improve antipsychotic adherence are long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIA) and telehealth technologies. Project Implementation. RNs received evidence-based educational material and a 15- minute educational session on the MARS tool and project objectives. RNs completed the MARS assessment with patients with SSD and communicated the score to the health care provider. In instances of identified low adherence, RNs educated patients on facility-specific telehealth technologies. Evaluation
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