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A Patient Centered Intervention To Promote Primary Care Based Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy, William B. Earle
A Patient Centered Intervention To Promote Primary Care Based Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy, William B. Earle
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in patient's age 25-74 in the world. Onset of disease is insidious and early intervention is the only way to reduce morbidity. On average only 60% of diabetic's get an annual eye exam, but in the Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) that number is closer to 32%. This project sought to educate and encourage patients to take advantage of a new tele-medicine, primary care based diabetic retinopathy screening program starting at Brookfield Family Medicine (part of the WCHN).
Window Of Opportunity For Opiate Dependence, Scott C. Mitchell Ii
Window Of Opportunity For Opiate Dependence, Scott C. Mitchell Ii
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Opiate dependence is a prevalent problem and there is a need for current regional information for those seeking to break opiate dependence. There is a small window of opportunity for these patients to seek and find help before they give up and return to using. This project provides a pamphlet with current resources for opiate dependent individuals to get help in a rapid period of time for the Bangor, Maine area.
Gender Nonconforming Children: Education For Rural Vermont Families, Zachary Silberman
Gender Nonconforming Children: Education For Rural Vermont Families, Zachary Silberman
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Trans and Gender Nonconforming children and adolescents make up an increasing percentage of today's youth. Many of their families, parents, and healthcare providers lack information on how to address the topic. Additionally, the lack of research in the field, and the ever changing definitions, can make it difficult to navigate and, as a result, there are several persistent myths and misconceptions. This project seeks to address these myths, the terminology as currently used, and local community resources from a patient and family perspective, specifically targeted at rural Vermont.
Aces And Resilience: Increasing Patient Knowledge Of Adverse Childhood Experiences And Stress Coping Techniques, Mary Griffin
Aces And Resilience: Increasing Patient Knowledge Of Adverse Childhood Experiences And Stress Coping Techniques, Mary Griffin
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
At The Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Plainfield, Vermont, providers have begun an initiative to screen patients during routine clinic visits for their Adverse Childhood Experiences score. In a population subject to the social, economic, and health-related challenges of rural Vermont, providers have identified the screening process as a vital tool for better understanding their patients' health. To better aid in both provider comfort and patient education during said interactions, a pamphlet was created to guide provider conversations concerning ACEs. The pamphlet details information about ACEs and health consequences, the importance of the relaxation response in dealing …
A Patients Guide To Back Pain, Russell R. Reeves
A Patients Guide To Back Pain, Russell R. Reeves
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Lower back pain is debilitating problem that impact millions of Americans every year. Despite the widespread and recurrent nature of this problem, many patient are unaware of nonpharmacologic steps they could take to reduce their pain and prevent recurrences. This project looks to present a pamphlet informing patients in central Vermont about steps they can take to alleviate their pain and where to find physical therapy.