Improving Provider Knowledge and Confidence Regarding the Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease

Doctoral Candidate Name: Kimberly Barcus
Program: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Defense Date and Time: March 31, 2025 – 9:00 AM
Defense Location: CHHS 131
Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Katie Shue-McGuffin
Committee Members: Dr. Ann Ketz, Dr.Laura Magennis, Dr. Annelise Mennicke
Abstract:

Celiac disease is one of the most prevalent autoimmune conditions worldwide, affecting 1% of the population or 80 million people. Yet, literature estimates 80% of patients with celiac disease have not received a diagnosis. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to increase nurse practitioner students’ knowledge of celiac disease and confidence in caring for patients with celiac disease. This project utilized a quasi-experimental approach with a pre-posttest design. The results showed statistically significant increases in both knowledge and confidence from the pre- to the post-test, at p=