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Primary Care Transition Planning For Young Adults With Special Needs In Maine: A Preliminary Survey Of Pediatric Providers, Clelia Sigaud
Primary Care Transition Planning For Young Adults With Special Needs In Maine: A Preliminary Survey Of Pediatric Providers, Clelia Sigaud
Poster Presentations
Research suggests that less than half of young adults with special health care needs are prepared for the transition to an adult primary care provider at the age-appropriate time (McManus et al., 2013). Prior research also indicates that having a “usual source of care” and routinized medical services creates a higher likelihood of adult patients receiving preventative and screening health services (Blewett et al., 2008).
The Effect Of Statins In Primary Prevention On All-Cause Mortality, Brian Adams
The Effect Of Statins In Primary Prevention On All-Cause Mortality, Brian Adams
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
During routine yearly physicals, primary care providers often evaluate serum laboratory lipid levels. Many of these patients have no past medical history of cardiovascular events related to atherosclerotic disease. Some patients do not have secondary risk factors, such as diabetes mellitus or smoking history.
Previous cardiovascular events provide stronger indications for the use of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). In the absence of these, the provider may turn to current guidelines, in this case the 2013 the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association published the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular …
Headphones And Adolescents: Hearing Loss Prevention, Taylor Sommer
Headphones And Adolescents: Hearing Loss Prevention, Taylor Sommer
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Headphone use of adolescents is on the rise due to increased availability of personal listening devices. Hearing loss has also increased in adolescents. This project aims at preventing noise-induced hearing loss by educating adolescents on proper use of headphones.
E-Cigarette Prevention Among Vermont Youth, Tyler W. Wark
E-Cigarette Prevention Among Vermont Youth, Tyler W. Wark
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
E-cigarettes are increasingly used by U.S. adolescents, a trend that is particularly troublesome from a public health perspective because they have been linked to conventional tobacco smoking. In Vermont, recent data from 2015 reports that 30% of high school students ever used electronic vapor products. At present the scientific, regulatory, and lay communities all have a dearth of quality information regarding e-cigarettes and their potential adverse health effects. This school-based intervention aims to promote awareness and educate at-risk youth in the Milton School District about e-cigarettes through an educational fact sheet and health blog post.
Sad Management In Lewiston, Me, Ashley L. Deeb
Sad Management In Lewiston, Me, Ashley L. Deeb
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Seasonal affective disorder may be a significant issue in Lewiston, ME due to it's latitude. In addition, lack of transportation and poverty are also issues in this community. This project attempts to address treatment and increase awareness of SAD in Lewiston.
Counseling Pregnant Women On Marijuana Use, Theresa B. Flanagan
Counseling Pregnant Women On Marijuana Use, Theresa B. Flanagan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance for pregnant women nationwide, with rates of use trending upward. Marijuana use in Penobscot County is elevated well above the national average, and is likely to continue to rise with the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state of Maine. Though the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) discourages marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, studies have shown that providers do not emphasize counseling pregnant patients on marijuana use. This project looked at provider practices and perceptions regarding marijuana use during pregnancy at the Center for Family Medicine at Eastern Maine …
Promotion Of Skin Protection In Children In Waterbury, Vt, Kelsey M. Sullivan
Promotion Of Skin Protection In Children In Waterbury, Vt, Kelsey M. Sullivan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Background: Vermont has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the nation. Between 2001 and 2005, Vermont had the highest incidence of melanoma of any state, 63% higher than the national average. It is also estimated that if children under 18 regularly used sunscreen of at least SPF 15, the incidence of squamous and basal cell carcinomas would decrease by 78%. Modeling by the EPA and CDC suggests that recommended sun protection measures could prevent 11,000 cases of skin cancer, 50 deaths, and $30 million in cancer treatment costs nationwide. Intervention: To create an information sheet on skin protection …
Promoting Antibiotic Stewardship, Saurabh Patel
Promoting Antibiotic Stewardship, Saurabh Patel
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Antibiotics are not always prescribed optimally in the outpatient setting for common respiratory illnesses. Providers also spend time reiterating the same facts to patients about antibiotics and why their use is not warranted for their common cold symptoms. By providing a visual aid that can capture the attention of patients and present concise, easy to retain facts, we may lessen the amount of time providers spend counseling. At the same time, we are able to get patients to contribute to the fight against antibiotic overuse, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare associated infections.
Concussion, Kasra Sarabakhsh
Concussion, Kasra Sarabakhsh
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Concussions are very common, especially among young athletes and students. Most patients are encouraged to rest and avoid activities that are physically and cognitively demanding. However, there is not much education regarding alcohol use after a concussion and its detrimental effects on brain recovery.
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.
Assessing Patient Perspective Of Current Suboxone Treatment, Midori Eckenstein
Assessing Patient Perspective Of Current Suboxone Treatment, Midori Eckenstein
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The number of people seeking treatment for opioid abuse and heroin use. While this number is increasing the number of heroin fatalities is also on the rise. Methadone clinics are reporting better retention rates than suboxone treatment. This project explores the patient perspectives of suboxone therapy and what can be improved to help establish better practices.
Educating Patients About Behavioral Interventions And Exercises For Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain, Alex Jacobson
Educating Patients About Behavioral Interventions And Exercises For Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain, Alex Jacobson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem which affects all genders and most ages. It results in considerable direct and indirect costs, and these costs are financial, workforce and social. The majority of lower back pain occurs due to a musculoskeletal etiology and often presents to the primary care physician. We worked with local physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and athletic trainers to develop exercises and behavioral modifications that patients can do to improve lower back pain symptoms.
Expanding Access To Dental Care For Patients On Suboxone, Nathan E. White
Expanding Access To Dental Care For Patients On Suboxone, Nathan E. White
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Those using Suboxone® for medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence are at increased risk for poor oral health for a variety of reasons including lifestyle factors, effects of opioids and the direct impact of Suboxone® on the oral environment. Medication assisted addiction treatment programs do not regularly address these concerns. This project aims to educate patients about the importance of oral health, remind providers to screen for dental issues and make referrals for dental care and to promote oral health as an important aspect of well being in this vulnerable population
Opioid Prescribing: New Vermont Regulations For Providers, Lloyd Patashnick
Opioid Prescribing: New Vermont Regulations For Providers, Lloyd Patashnick
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Opioid abuse is serious problem in Vermont with an estimated yearly health cost of $38 million. In 2015, 28% of Windham county residents were prescribed opioids. In order to combat the ongoing crisis of opioid prescription abuse, the State of Vermont will implement new prescribing regulations which will take effect in July, 2017. To ensure compliance with these new regulations, health care providers need to be educated to allow for a seamless transition in patient care.
Use Of Opioids For Pain Management: Educating Patients And Providers On Upcoming Changes To Vermont State Law, Ashley C. Hodges
Use Of Opioids For Pain Management: Educating Patients And Providers On Upcoming Changes To Vermont State Law, Ashley C. Hodges
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vermont is suffering from an opioid epidemic. With 112 opioid-related deaths in 2016, nearly every community has been touched by this crisis. In an attempt to combat this problem, new legislation (effective July 1, 2017) will change how opioids are prescribed for both acute and chronic pain management in Vermont. Changes include dose limitations for acute pain, stricter monitoring requirements, and mandated prescribing of naloxone (an overdose reversal agent) for patients on high doses of opioids or on both opioids and benzodiazepines. This project aims to educate patients about upcoming changes.
Implementing A Community Bipolar Screening Questionnaire In Vt, Suven Cooper
Implementing A Community Bipolar Screening Questionnaire In Vt, Suven Cooper
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates the number of adults with a diagnosed mental disorder is nearly 1 in 5, this equates to about 43 million Americans. The national shortage of psychiatrists has hit Vermont particularly hard. There has been both a lack of funding and a lack of psychiatrists. For example there is often a waiting line for acute level 1 beds at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital since it opened after the flooding of the state hospital in 2011. In light of the shortage of resources and psychiatrists in Vermont it is important to maximize the limited …
Community Awareness Of Burgeoning Prostate Cancer Screenings, Rose Kristine Leu
Community Awareness Of Burgeoning Prostate Cancer Screenings, Rose Kristine Leu
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Prostate cancer screening is an ever-changing field because the benefits of using PSA as a screening tool is not clear-cut, subsequently causing a lack of standardization of screening protocols among various providers. In 2012, the USPSTF published their recommendation of grade D to prostate cancer screening, which caused a decrease in its use. However, the USPSTF recently changed their recommendation from grade D to C, conceding that screening can be beneficial to a certain group of people. Patients are understandably confused about what is appropriate for them; now is the perfect time to raise awareness about the importance of prostate …
Rutland City Public School At Risk Youth Mentorship, Michael J. Marallo
Rutland City Public School At Risk Youth Mentorship, Michael J. Marallo
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This after school program’s purpose is to address the unique challenges of Rutland, VT Middle/High School students with multiple psychosocial risk factors (as determined by comparison to the ACE questionnaire) through mentorship, health and life skills education, and by guiding the development of positive coping skills. Activities will allow for self-expression outside of the classroom in a safe environment. Focus will be placed on assisting paraeducators and teachers with meeting goals that are appropriate for each individual student.
Top Pew, Dexter C. Allen
Top Pew, Dexter C. Allen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Problem: Patients on Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) therapy break compliance by taking higher Suboxone doses, by supplementing with Suboxone purchased illicitly (“off the street”), or by taking other opiates and illicit drugs (cocaine), excluding marijuana. Need: Physicians and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) counselors would benefit from an approach to counseling and treating their patients that would better address the specific vulnerabilities that Suboxone patients face that threaten their compliance.
Indirect Approach To Intimate Partner Violence, Jasmine Y. Robinson
Indirect Approach To Intimate Partner Violence, Jasmine Y. Robinson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Discussing Intimate Partner Violence can be difficult, and has many barriers. An indirect approach to speaking with patients about domestic violence, whether is is sexual, physical, emotional or financial can be achieve with patient's trust in a physician if they withhold judgement.
My First Cookbook! Healthy Recipes That Kids Can Make, Emily Kinn
My First Cookbook! Healthy Recipes That Kids Can Make, Emily Kinn
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to negatively impact health outcomes in every age group. Interventions aimed at the pediatric population is an especially attractive public health strategy to help kids early on develop important skills for healthy eating to carry with them into adulthood. Childhood obesity prevalence remains alarmingly high at about 17% and has a huge impact on children’s health including higher likelihood of developing risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, sleep apnea, psychiatric problems and problems with self-esteem. This project aims to help elementary school aged children become more involved in making …
Improving Access To Resources For The Medically Uninsured And Underinsured, Katelyn Donaldson
Improving Access To Resources For The Medically Uninsured And Underinsured, Katelyn Donaldson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Many patients are uninsured or underinsured and are burdened by paying for appointments, labs/imaging, and prescription medications. There are a number of resources available to help with financing healthcare; however, they are under often under utilized. The aim is to create a singular tool for patients to identify resources applicable to their specific healthcare needs to better empower the underserved community members.
Talking To Your Teens About Pregnancy, Sergio Andres Munoz
Talking To Your Teens About Pregnancy, Sergio Andres Munoz
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Teen parents are at risk for a variety of adverse life outcomes. The rate of low birth weight and premature delivery is higher among teen mothers than the average population. Teen pregnancy and birth are major contributors to lower educational achievement and income as they are less likely to graduate High school and college, leading to increased rates of poverty among teen mothers. This project aims to educate parents of at risk teens on how to approach the topic with their kids and to provide them with a list of online sources to aid in the process.
Provider Education & Requirements For Opioid Prescriptions, Lawrence J. Leung
Provider Education & Requirements For Opioid Prescriptions, Lawrence J. Leung
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Nationally, there has been a surge in the opioid prescription crisis with associated overdose deaths. Vermont is no exception, with increasing opioid overdose related deaths within the last 10 years. A sample (n=111) of opioid addiction patients at the Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) have demonstrated that 25% have their initial use due to provider prescription. New Vermont regulations to decrease opioid prescriptions are inefficient. The goal of this project is to implement a streamlined intervention to improve provider education and comfort regarding new Vermont state opioid prescribing regulations.
Lyme Disease: Prevention, Recognition & Treatment, Kristen J. Bartlett
Lyme Disease: Prevention, Recognition & Treatment, Kristen J. Bartlett
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Cases of Lyme disease have been steadily rising in Vermont every year. Though the public is becoming more aware of its presence, there is a great deal of misinformation regarding its prevention and treatment.
Sports Injury Prevention In Danbury, Ct, Cori Polonski
Sports Injury Prevention In Danbury, Ct, Cori Polonski
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Sports Injuries, especially overuse injuries, cause a significant amount of morbidity and public health cost, especially for young athletes. Importantly, many of these injuries can be prevented with proper training and some novel approaches to warm-up and training. To address this concern, I worked with Orthopedic Specialists of CT and the athletic trainers at Danbury High School to come up with some educational materials for patients on effective ways to prevent sports medicine injuries.
Mindfulness As An Effective Strategy For Anxiety Relief In Adolescent Patients, Desiree N. Dibella
Mindfulness As An Effective Strategy For Anxiety Relief In Adolescent Patients, Desiree N. Dibella
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Anxiety disorders affect 6.8 million adults over the age of 18 in the United States, and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in children.
Risk Factors for anxiety disorders in young adults include the following: -Shyness, or behavioral inhibition, in childhood -Being of the female sex -Having few economic resources -Exposure to stressful life events in childhood -Anxiety disorders in close biological relatives -Parental history of mental disorders -Elevated afternoon cortisol levels in the saliva Teens and young adults increasingly suffer from anxiety disorders with the CDC reporting the rate of anxiety disorders among 3 to 17 …
Evaluation Of A Cancer Risk Assessment Questionnaire To Guide Cancer Screening Decision-Making In Primary Care, Anita Li
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
The Aging Lgbtq Population, John P. Corbett
The Aging Lgbtq Population, John P. Corbett
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Although being LGBTQ is more accepted than it was in previous times, there are still barriers that exist which keep some LGBTQ people from accessing quality healthcare. In the middle-age and older LGBTQ population, there are further issues that arise. Health care providers should be aware of some of these issues so that they can be addressed during an office visit if necessary.
Intimate Partner Violence In Immigrant/Refugee Populations, Lisa H. Wang
Intimate Partner Violence In Immigrant/Refugee Populations, Lisa H. Wang
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common type of violence affecting women. Globally, Central Africa and South Asia have some of the highest rates of IPV. In Vermont, the majority of refugees are from these regions. Individual, interpersonal, and especially cultural values play critical roles in the definition/appraisal and decision to seek help in these women. This study examines ways to mitigate challenges that healthcare professionals have in identifying women who need help and barriers preventing these women from seeking help.