Maria Kenneally

Interests

Teaching

Family Nurse Practitioner Core Courses

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Kenneally, M., & Utley, R. (2017). Applications of Frameworks to the Clinician Role (Chapter 22). In Framework for Advanced Nursing Practice & Research: Philosophies, Theories, Models & Taxonomies. Springer Publishing Co.

Journals/Publications

• Kenneally, M., & Felicilda Reynaldo, R. D. (2024). GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Treatment of Obesity. MedSurg, 33(3), 125-128.
• Reynaldo, R. F., Patterson, K., & Kenneally, M. (2024). TNF Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis. MedSurg Nursing, 33(1), 20-23.
• Kenneally, M., & Reynaldo, R. F. (2023). Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablets for Grass Allergy-Induced Rhoniconjuncitivitis. Medsurg Nursing, 32(5), 282-284.
• Kenneally, M., Felicilda Reynaldo, R. F., Inocian, E. P., & Visbal Dionaldo, M. L. (2023). Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy for Dry Eye Disease Part 2. Medsurg, 32(1), 43-45.
• Felicilda-Reynaldo, R. F., & Kenneally, M. (2015). A Review of Antihypertensive Medications, Part I. Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 24(3), 177-81, 188.
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  Hypertension requires careful management, including lifestyle modification and drug therapy. Use of thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors is discussed.
• Felicilda-Reynaldo, R. F., & Kenneally, M. (2015). A Review of Antihypertensive Medications, Part II. Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 24(5), 331-5, 348.
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  Hypertension requires careful management, including lifestyle mod- ification and drug therapy. Use of angiotensin-receptor blockers, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers is discussed.
• Felicilda-Reynaldo, R. F., & Kenneally, M. (2016). Antithyroid Drugs for Hyperthyroidism. Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 25(1), 50-4.
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  Hyperthyroidism is a treatable endocrine disorder. Having a working knowledge of the current evidence-based guidelines for treating hyperthyroidism aids in improved patient care.
• Felicilda-Reynaldo, R. F., & Kenneally, M. (2016). Digestive Enzyme Replacement Therapy: Pancreatic Enzymes and Lactase. Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 25(3), 182-5.
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  Maldigestion occurs when digestive enzymes are lacking to help break complex food components into absorbable nutrients within the gastrointestinal tract. Education is needed to help patients manage the intricacies of digestive enzyme replacement therapies and ensure their effectiveness in reducing symptoms of maldigestion.
• Inocian, E. P., Kenneally, M., Visbal Dionaldo, M. L., & Felicilda Reynaldo, R. F. (2022). Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy for Dry Eye Disease, Part 1. MedSurg Nursing, 31(6), 381-384.
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  Nursing Continuing Professional Development discussing evidence based treatment for dry eye disease part 1.
• Kenneally, M., & Felicilda-Reynaldo, R. F. (2019). First-Line Medications for Osteoporosis. MEDSURG Nursing, 28(6), 381-386.
• Penkalski, M. R., Penkalski, M. R., Kenneally, M., Kenneally, M., Penkalski, M. R., & Kenneally, M. (2016). Provider Adherence to Evidence-Based Asthma Guidelines in a Community Health Center. Journal of doctoral nursing practice, 9(1), 128-138.
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  Improved outcomes for patients with asthma have been proven with the use of the Expert Panel Report 3 (EPR-3) evidence-based asthma guidelines. These clinical guidelines are tools developed for providers to direct appropriate high-quality patient care that leads to positive outcomes. However, research has shown health care providers do not routinely follow the evidence-based asthma guidelines adequately. To develop and implement an evidence-based asthma protocol in a community clinic and improve provider adherence and attitudes/beliefs to the EPR-3 guidelines resulting in improved asthma outcomes, asthma control, and self-management for patients with asthma. The study was conducted in 2 parts over a period of 3 months. First, all medical providers at a community clinic were invited to participate in the research study. The intervention included implementing the asthma protocol within the current electronic health record (EHR). A pre- and postintervention questionnaire measuring provider's adherence and attitudes to evidence-based practice was administered. In addition, pre- and postclinic aggregate data for International Classification of Diseases codes specific to asthma that correlate to 7 identified aims based on the EPR-3 guidelines were collected. Results show statistical significance among the provider attitudes/beliefs with the intervention, the greatest effect being found for the medical doctors. Four of the 7 aims showed improvement. The findings of this application research quality improvement study indicate that providing necessary tools and resources needed to adhere to evidence-based asthma guidelines can positively affect providers' adherence and attitudes/beliefs toward evidence-based guidelines.

Presentations

• Kenneally, M. (2019, July). Immunizations Update Across the Lifespan. National Nurse Practitioner Symposium 2019 Conference. Keystone, CO.
• Kenneally, M. (2014, June). Immunization Pearls. APNO Quarterly Meeting. Advance Practice Nursing of the Ozarks.
• Kenneally, M. (2012, March). Retain Health and the Nurse Practitioner: Looking back looking forward. APNO Quarterly In-service. Advanced Practice Nurses of the Ozarks.

Poster Presentations

• Kenneally, M. (2024, July). Pharmaceutical Treatment Options for the Obese Patient. National NP Symposium (NNPS). Keystone CO.
• Kenneally, M. (2016, June). Using CAM as an Adjunct to Mainstream Treatment in Arthritic Patients. AANP 2016 Conference. San Antonio TX.
• Kenneally, M. (2014, October). Immunizations Across the Lifespan. Doctors of Nursing Practice Seventh National Conference. Nashville, TN.
• Kenneally, M. (2013, January). Implementing Problem-Based Learning in Advanced Practice Education. Contemporary Forums Development Conference, Elsevier Faculty. Las Vegas, NV.
• Kenneally, M. (2010, October). Implementing an Evidence-based School Wellness Program in a Rural Elementary School. APNO Annual Fall Conference. Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri.: Advanced Practice Nurses of the Ozarks.