Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2023
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Dr. Kristi Frisbee
Second Advisor
Dr. Karen Johnson
Third Advisor
Dr. ColeShewmake
Abstract
THE EVALUATION OF A TRAIN 2 RUN PROGRAM AT THE JOPLIN VA CLINIC
An Abstract of the Scholarly Project
by Jenifer Webb, MSN, RN, FNP-C
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness and satisfaction levels of participants in the Train 2 Run program that was started at the Joplin VA in Joplin, MO. The program was from May 3, 2022, to October 8, 2022, for a total of 5 months. The participants for this study were selected from the patients, family members, and staff who participated in the Train 2 Run program for a minimum of six weeks. The participants were asked to fill out the Physical Activity Group Evaluation Questionnaire (PAGEQ) for analysis of perceived cohesion and satisfaction. Objective data, such as HgbA1c values, LDL cholesterol values, weight, and blood pressure readings were evaluated for participants who are patients of the Joplin VA clinic. Results of this project found participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the program and a high level of cohesion. No statistically significant improvements were noted with blood pressure readings, HgbA1c values, or LDL values, but there was a statistically significant improvement noted in weight loss. The small sample size (n=4) of veteran participants was a limiting factor in measurement of improvement for HgbA1c and LDL values.
Recommended Citation
Webb, Jenifer, "Evaluation of the Train 2 Run Program at the Joplin VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)" (2023). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project. 94.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/dnp/94