By: Debbie Allen, Andrea Cvijanovic, Tracy Smith, &

Sarah Henderson

Why Did We chose U-City?

DiversityHistoryCultureFun, vibrant CommunityBig enough to assess and small enough for us to make an impact.

Joe Edwards

Nursing Diagnoses

• Paramedics information• Statistics

– “St. Louis City and County have the highest rate of asthma hospitalizations and emergency room visits in Missouri” (St.Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership). 

• Community Nursing Diagnosis 1• Ineffective health maintenance among the citizens of University City

r/t lack of knowledge regarding asthma maintenance, triggers, medications, treatment of early warning signs  AEB statistical data showing increase incidence of asthma among the younger population in the community, increased prevalence in the St. Louis area, and increasing EMS calls regarding asthma in the younger population

• Community Nursing Diagnosis 2• At risk for cardiac dysfunction (MI, dysrhythmia, stroke) among the

citizens of University City r/t sedentary lifestyle, smoking, stress, nutritional choices, medication noncompliance AEB statistical data gathered from the community (cardiac illness and morbidity) and EMT reports.

What do you teach that can involves

Asthma and Heart Disease?HEAT!

How can we assess what they have learned?

• Questionnaire– SIMPLICITY

How can we draw people in the community?

•Must appeal to all ages•Vibrant display•Different genres of music•FREE incentives•brochures

Location! Location! Location!

• High pedestrian traffic area• Safe• A lot of space• Protection from the sun• Diverse group of people of all ages• Are we allowed to be in front of a

store?

When?

What day and time are most people out?Can everyone in our group be involved?What’s the forecast like for that day?What’s Liz’s and the stores schedule?

Evaluation

• How people responded to our statistics.

1. When should you apply sunscreen before sun exposure?

A. 1 hour

B. 30 minutes

C. immediately before

2. When should you seek IMMEDIATE medical attention?

A. When all sweating stops

B. When you begin to feel thirsty

C. When the weather man states it will be a warm day

3. What is the best method of hydration?

A. Energy drink

B. Alcoholic beverage

C. Water

Road Blocks

• Hard to get U-City Specific statistics

• Department of Health attitude problem

• Fro-yo never returned our calls

• No power outlets• Not enough ice• Sign blowing over

Things that went our way

• Weather!• Good group chemistry• Our schedules work

well• Super Liz!• Informants• Smoothie King

employees• Red Cross and United

Way

Summary• U-city welcomes nursing

students• Everything is walking

distance– Post office– City hall– Police Station– Fire Department– Library

• Incorporated asthma and heart disease

• Friendly/open community

• We made a difference!

What do the lions mean?

Our little mascot was involved in our entire project…

Thanks buddy for being there…

…and thank you for sitting through our presentation!!!

Oh! If you have the answer about why there is so many lions please share! Inquiring minds would like to know!!!

Thanks again and happy studying everyone!