Capstone Project

Published Dec 13, 2015

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I working on my capstone project and plan to graduate in May '16 in the FNP program. Through my research I found that a lack of commitment on the part of PCPs to assess modifiable risk factors during office visits and encouraging their patients to implement lifestyle changes such as healthy diet and healthy activity level. The most common reasons cited by PCPs for not encouraging lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet and activity level are lack of: time, patient interest, resources, provider knowledge, and training in behavioral counseling.

So my project will be to conduct a literature review to research EBP on how to provide education to PCP on the best methods to motivate clients to implement positive behavioral changes.

So first let me just say I'm new to this website so I hope I'm asking appropriate questions. I know this may be a lot to ask but 1) would it be possible to connect with NPs in primary care on this forum to present my project to and get their feedback? and 2) I will also need to have an expert evaluator review my project, how do I find an expert evaluator?

Also if anyone I am still in the process of the literature review so if anyone has any thoughts or evidenced based research to pass on I would be very interested.

Thank you any advice and or feedback, I very much appreciate it!