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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Online Educational Modules And Interactive Workshops In Alleviating Symptoms Of Mild To Moderate Depression: A Pilot Trial, Luis A. Murillo, Emily Follo, Julienne Balestrier, April Smith, Deborah L. Bevvino Jan 2020

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Online Educational Modules And Interactive Workshops In Alleviating Symptoms Of Mild To Moderate Depression: A Pilot Trial, Luis A. Murillo, Emily Follo, Julienne Balestrier, April Smith, Deborah L. Bevvino

Reading Hospital Family Medicine Residency

Introduction: Depression is a common health concern in primary care with barriers to treatment well documented in the literature. Innovative online psychoeducational approaches to address barriers to care have been well received and can be cost effective. This pilot trial evaluated the effectiveness of an online psychoeducation curriculum intended to alleviate symptoms of depression while utilizing minimal staff resources. Methods: A small (n=29) randomized control pilot study was conducted. Online psychoeducational content was delivered in 5 to 10-minute videos over 8weeks. Participants engaged in moderated discussions on workshop topics. The Patient Health Care Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to measure pre/ …


Hhhn Clinicians' Beliefs, Barriers, And Motivations Surrounding Mat, Casandra Nowicki Jan 2020

Hhhn Clinicians' Beliefs, Barriers, And Motivations Surrounding Mat, Casandra Nowicki

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) consists of using medications that act on the same receptors as opioids to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). MAT providers require formal training and a DEA waiver in order to prescribe certain medications. Providers were asked to complete a survey about the beliefs, barriers, and motivations surrounding MAT to provide valuable insight into what the future of MAT might look like at a specific nonprofit network of community health centers in upstate New York.