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Differentiating Annual Wellness Visits And Health Maintenance Visits, Benjamin N. Price
Differentiating Annual Wellness Visits And Health Maintenance Visits, Benjamin N. Price
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Due to recent changes in workflow at the office, many visits that should be Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are incorrectly scheduled as health maintenance visits (yearly physical). These mistakes are not always identified leading to confusion for both patients and providers and unnecessary bills for the patient
Tackling Access To A Healthier Life, Edom Alemayehu Girma
Tackling Access To A Healthier Life, Edom Alemayehu Girma
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity is a known risk factor for complications during childhood and later in adult life. While numerous factors play a role in the prevalence of obesity, this project focused on better intervention for obesity management in the family medicine clinic located in Plattsburgh, NY. Interviews and literature searches were conducted to determine possible strategies to better assist patients in attaining their sustainable weight loss goals and an overall healthier lifestyle.
Opportunities For Patient Self-Reflection During Acute Phase Of Depression Treatment, Millen Abselab
Opportunities For Patient Self-Reflection During Acute Phase Of Depression Treatment, Millen Abselab
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project for UVMMC Family Medicine at Hinesburg investigates the acute phase of depression treatment for adult patients and introduces opportunities for patient empowerment during this 4-to-6-week window through de-identified automated text surveys for self-reflection about treatment and pattern tracking contributory to mood. Sample text survey built on Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and deployment of text surveys is based on Mosio. Future interventions can utilize mobile phone apps based on patient response to surveys.
The Use Of Technology For Mental Wellbeing In The Era Of Covid-19, Adam Fakhri
The Use Of Technology For Mental Wellbeing In The Era Of Covid-19, Adam Fakhri
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Prevalence of mental health issues has increased during the time of COVID-19. There are many contributing factors to consider, the main one reported has been social isolation due to quarantine precautions. Members of the community have spent extended periods of time at home and away from their loved ones during this pandemic. Many patients have reported many life events occurring including deaths in the family without the ability to even mourn with their family members. This has taken a toll on the community, especially in Vergennes where this small tight knit community that has relied on its tight social bonds …
It's Not Tmi: Causes And Risks Of Vaginal Discomfort, Olivia Harrison
It's Not Tmi: Causes And Risks Of Vaginal Discomfort, Olivia Harrison
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Many people with vaginas feel uncomfortable discussing vaginal discomfort with their health care providers. Not disclosing symptoms such as pain, itching, dyspareunia, etc can lead to long term complications such as PID and significantly impact quality of life. I designed a pamphlet to help normalize talking about one's vagina to one's health care provider. This pamphlet outlines common causes and risks of vaginitis.
Connecting Seniors In Franklin County Vermont To Community Resources, Autumn Reilly
Connecting Seniors In Franklin County Vermont To Community Resources, Autumn Reilly
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vermont currently has the second oldest population in the country and the elderly population is continuing to increase. Senior citizens define aging successfully as having good health, strong friendships, and being able to participate in activities. In order to meet the needs of seniors it is important to find ways to better connect them with available community resources. The aim of this project was to create a pamphlet of community resources available to seniors in Franklin County, Vermont to aid in connecting them to community involvement and support.
Provider Resources For Managing Complex Patients And Physician Self-Care, Elena Romana Siani
Provider Resources For Managing Complex Patients And Physician Self-Care, Elena Romana Siani
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Physician burnout has increased over the past decade and continues to increase each year. Patients with high levels of medical and social complexity can be difficult to manage and when standard treatments fail it is often difficult to know what to do next. This project aimed to address the presence of both physician burnout and the effect it can have on the care of patients and particularly the most complex ones. A list of resources for complex patient management and physician self care was compiled and presented for physicians at Berlin Family Practice.
Wellness Resources For Colchester Vermont's Senior Population, Shannon R. Brady
Wellness Resources For Colchester Vermont's Senior Population, Shannon R. Brady
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vermont's elderly population (>65 years old) is growing rapidly- by 2032, almost 25% of the VT population will be >65. 90% of seniors in VT wish to age in place in their homes. Healthcare providers in VT could play an integral role in connecting seniors who are looking to remain active and involved in their community to resources. Older adults who are connected have a higher level of functional health and increased life satisfaction. Goal was to create a pamphlet highlighting services and activities that can fulfill three meaningful areas of VT senior's lives to help them to continue …