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Assessing Stroke Awareness, Preparedness, And Preferred Communication Modalities, Dana I. Allison
Assessing Stroke Awareness, Preparedness, And Preferred Communication Modalities, Dana I. Allison
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Stroke is currently the fifth leading cause of death and is recognized as one of the most expensive chronic diseases in the United States, generating 30 billion dollars annually in medical costs and lost earnings. In this exploratory research study, we examine patients’ knowledge of stroke features, associated risk factors to enhance communication, and educational practices of for primary care clinicians to enhance patient preparedness and stroke outcomes for patient populations with risk factors for stroke.
Addressing Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Aram S. Garewal
Addressing Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Aram S. Garewal
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the United States is a major roadblock in the fight against a raging pandemic. Education on mRNA vaccine technology, efficacy, and safety may help reduce public hesitancy. An educational handout was created and distributed at the Brookfield Family Practice to help alleviate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the local community.
Implementing An Intimate Partner Violence Screening At A Connecticut Family Medicine Practice, Nikkole Turgeon
Implementing An Intimate Partner Violence Screening At A Connecticut Family Medicine Practice, Nikkole Turgeon
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem throughout the United States. The aim of this project was to implement a validated IPV screening form into the work flow of the Newtown Primary Care office and increase awareness about IPV throughout the office. The Hits, Insults, Threatens, Screams (HITS) screening form was implemented and resources from local domestic violence agencies were obtained for the office. A system was set up for patients who screen positive to be referred to the in-house therapist and to local domestic violence agencies. Future steps could include further training and education for the …