Date of Award
Summer 2026
Document Type
Project – Full Written
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Committee Chair
Tina Lewis
Abstract
Chronic liver diseases, particularly those driven by metabolic risk factors, are frequently under-recognized in primary care settings until they reach advanced stages. Systematic screening using non-invasive testing is inexpensive and convenient, but baseline calculations remain low. The objective of this quality improvement project was to increase primary care providers' knowledge of early fibrosis identification and intent for utilization of testing. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected over a 16-week period. Post-intervention, providers' knowledge of non-invasive testing was improved by 28% and intention of utilization by 80%.
Recommended Citation
Cable, Amy L., "Use of Non-Invasive Testing in Primary Care for Earlier Diagnosis of Liver Fibrosis" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 182.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/nursing-dnp/182
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