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Research Question: How does the presence of autoimmune disease affect the mental, social and spiritual well-being of young adults

Findlay, Grace

Holland, Lillian

Lintoco, Caitlin

Shaw, Michele

Gonzaga University 
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NURS 404/406 Research & Info Management Nursing Student Scholarship 
Spring 2024 
Improving Care for Adolescents with Autoimmune Disease 
Grace Findlay 
Lillian Holland 
Caitlin Lintoco 
Michele Shaw 
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Improving Care for Adolescents with Autoimmune Disease 
Grace Findlay, Lillian Holland, Caitlin Lintoco, Dr. Michele Shaw, Department of Nursing, Gonzaga University 
RESEARCH QUESTION 
How does the 
presence of 
autoimmune •
disease affect the 
mental, social and 
spiritual well-being 
ofyoung adults? 
BACKGROUND 
An autoimmune disesase is a condition in 
which one's immune system attacks healthy 
cells and tissues. The care of patients with 
autoimmune diseases must be reevaluated 
as autoimmune conditions have become 
increasingly prevalent, especially amongst 
the adolescent population. This project 
investigates ways to improve care for young 
adults with autoimmune disease, and 
proposes interventions that aim to increase 
treatment compliance and provide 
emotional support to patients in need. 
EBP INTERVENTION & IMPLEMENTATION 
• One way that has been shown to increase medical compliance has been through the use 
of smartphone apps. 
• By designing an app that is directed at adolescents, we can not only increase medical 
compliance, but also provide support and information. 
• App includes reminders to take medication, information on the autoimmune disease, 
support from other individuals experiencing autoimmune diseases, and a chat line for 
answering questions. 
• In-app badges to collect that relate to compliance and how many days in a row a patient 
has taken their medication. 
• Available for teens and young adults ages 13-25. 
• Provide notifications as reminders. 
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES 
• Reduce stress and rates of depression by 
making a daunting schedule more 
manageable. 
• Develop a manageable schedules with 
consistent medication management and to 
reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed 
by diagnosis. 
• Reduction in the risk of developing 
anxiety/ depression or feelings of 
hopelessness. 
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Improving Care for Adolescents with Autoimmune Disease

European Woolcarder Bee

[Long-legged Fly]

Bumble Bees

European Woolcarder Bee

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Black-tailed Bumble Bee

Western Bumble Bee

Great Basin Bumble Bee

Longhorn Bees

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