Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

Fall 12-2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

December 2025

College Granting Degree

Christine E Lynn College of Nursing

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Louise Aurelien Buie,

Abstract

This quality improvement project sought to enhance healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes toward Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) at Galt Ocean Rehab Center to improve treatment outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder. Despite evidence supporting the efficacy of MOUD, significant knowledge gaps and stigmatizing attitudes among providers create barriers to optimal care. Sixteen healthcare providers participated in a comprehensive educational intervention grounded in Jean Watson's Theory of Transpersonal Caring and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Model for Improvement. The intervention consisted of a 4-hour workshop, six weekly reinforcement sessions, and the implementation of standardized buprenorphine management protocols. Pre- and post-assessments measured changes using validated instruments, including the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire and the Medical Condition Regard Scale. Results showed notable improvements, including a 110% increase in Suboxone-specific knowledge (from M = 1.75 to M = 3.69), a 23.7% improvement in evidence-based practice frequency, and an improvement in provider attitudes toward patients receiving MOUD, with MCR Scale scores increasing by 22% (from M = 39.75 to M = 48.50). The intervention reduced stigma, enhanced clinical competencies, and aligned practice with evidence-based standards, thereby communicating that targeted education can transform provider knowledge and attitudes.

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