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Diabetic Foot Wound Care, Richard Q. Vuong
Diabetic Foot Wound Care, Richard Q. Vuong
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Diabetic foot wound care educational pamphlet developed during the family medicine rotation for 3rd-year medical students. This project was developed in Brookfield, CT.
Increasing Patient Education On Proper Antibiotic Stewardship, Arif S. Ahsan
Increasing Patient Education On Proper Antibiotic Stewardship, Arif S. Ahsan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health issue in the United States. Coinciding with this, patients often inappropriately self-treat infections using antibiotics. Locally, this causes complications in treating patients in an outpatient setting, and nationally, this causes an increased economic burden on the United States healthcare system. A handout was developed for distribution at pharmacies in order to better educate patients on proper antibiotic stewardship, based on information that providers believed to be most important for patients to know.
Improving Knowledge Of Contraceptive Options In Teenage Male Populations, Anthony Quach
Improving Knowledge Of Contraceptive Options In Teenage Male Populations, Anthony Quach
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Despite a plethora of contraception available on the market, nearly 50% of pregnancies in Vermont are unintended. Currently, most educational initiatives aimed at improving contraceptive usage are targeted towards individuals with uteruses, and not their partners with penises. Both qualitative and quantitative data suggest that there are significant gaps in this latter population’s knowledge about contraception for various reasons like limited contraceptive education within formal sexual education in schools, lack of parental and/or physician discussions about contraception, and various complex social and cultural factors. This intervention aims to bridge the knowledge gap in this population by using an educational pamphlet. …
Lifestyle Changes In Covid-19 Pandemic And Impact On Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors, Kelly J. Chan
Lifestyle Changes In Covid-19 Pandemic And Impact On Modifiable Stroke Risk Factors, Kelly J. Chan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability in the USA. Underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease predispose an individual to increased risk of stroke. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic presents many challenges to these patients in terms of active health management and maintenance. A screening tool was developed to assess patient patterns of lifestyle behavioral changes measured by modifiable risk factors for stroke (medical condition management, diet, exercise, and smoking habits).
Updating Evidence-Based Patient Education Resources For Sleep: Sleep Hygiene And Benzodiazepine Discontinuation, Carolyn Geraci, Madeline Fritz
Updating Evidence-Based Patient Education Resources For Sleep: Sleep Hygiene And Benzodiazepine Discontinuation, Carolyn Geraci, Madeline Fritz
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There is a major need for patient education around the topics of sleep hygiene and benzodiazepine sleep aid discontinuation in the family medicine clinic setting. Current patient-focused educational materials need updating and are not comprehensive enough. We therefore created new handouts and smartphrases which integrate into the electronic medical record system with the goal of educating patients on these topics.
Evaluating Patient And Provider Knowledge Of Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal Procedures In Vermont Through A Public Health And Environmental Lens, Emily R. Straley
Evaluating Patient And Provider Knowledge Of Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal Procedures In Vermont Through A Public Health And Environmental Lens, Emily R. Straley
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Patient and provider knowledge of safe pharmaceutical disposal procedures is crucial from both a public health and environmental standpoint. Unfortunately, studies have shown that Vermont residents are largely unaware of safe drug disposal programs in their communities. This project evaluated patient knowledge of drug disposal practices and awareness of safe pharmaceutical disposal procedures at Hinesburg Family Medicine. A short phrase was created to better disseminate information about safe drug disposal in Hinesburg, which can be added to a patient’s after visit summary. Many patients report never discussing medication disposal with their physician. Therefore, increased provider communication regarding leftover and unused …
Medication-Assisted Withdrawal And Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment In The Ambulatory Setting, Jacob Okie Weiss, Javad Mashkuri Md, Marissa Patrick Aprn
Medication-Assisted Withdrawal And Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment In The Ambulatory Setting, Jacob Okie Weiss, Javad Mashkuri Md, Marissa Patrick Aprn
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) represents a significant burden of disease in central Vermont, but receives little attention and resources compared to other drivers of morbidity and mortality. As part of a community health improvement project, primary care providers in central Vermont were surveyed regarding current practices and perceived barriers related to the effective treatment of AUD. 69% of respondents reported treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and 83% reported treating AUD. Respondents indicated concern about the safety and efficacy of the medications they currently prescribe and expressed interest in learning about other evidence-based treatments for AWS and AUD. The most frequently …
Community Health Interventions To Reduce The Burden Of Radon-Related Lung Cancer, Benjamin Weaver
Community Health Interventions To Reduce The Burden Of Radon-Related Lung Cancer, Benjamin Weaver
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. One in seven homes in Vermont has elevated levels of radon, but most patients are unaware of radon as a risk factor for lung cancer or that radon testing and mitigation services are available to them. To promote increased testing and mitigation of radon we screened patients presenting to a Family Medicine practice in Vermont about whether they had had these services done in their home. We also developed a patient education resource for providers to give to patients who had more questions about radon …
Screening For Palliative Care Services In An Assisted Living Facility, Maria Delia Crosby
Screening For Palliative Care Services In An Assisted Living Facility, Maria Delia Crosby
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Background: Palliative care services remain under-utilized, even as evidence suggests that early palliative care leads to positive health outcomes, reduced ED visits, and substantial cost savings. Barriers include a lack of knowledge of palliative care services in the community, and under-utilization of validated assessment tools, including a symptom checklist. Aims of this project: 1. To determine whether the integration of validated community-based palliative care screening tool in an assisted living setting will identify older adults with unmet palliative care needs. 2. To determine if tool implementation could lead to a referral for palliative care consultation.
Methods: A screening tool developed …
Harm Reduction In The Emergency Department, Alexa J. Golden
Harm Reduction In The Emergency Department, Alexa J. Golden
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The number of overdose deaths in Vermont has been trending up over the past several years. A majority of these fatalities involved synthetic opioid fentanyl. The Emergency Department (ED) at Central Vermont Medical Center delivers medication assisted treatment (MAT) through the Rapid Access to MAT (RAM) program. This program has connected many people in the region to treatment for opiate use disorder. However it was identified that we lacked connection to harm reduction services for those not interested in MAT. Harm reduction education was provided for recovery coaches and ED nursing staff. Harm reduction kits containing life-saving supplies such as …
Promoting Physical Activity In School-Aged Children During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Abigail H. Belser
Promoting Physical Activity In School-Aged Children During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Abigail H. Belser
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adolescents are engaging in less physical activity and are increasing their sedentary behavior. These changes can lead to long-lasting negative lifestyle behaviors, which increases risk of health complications.
To ensure safety during the pandemic, guidelines have created restrictions on physical education and sports, which are both primary physical activity outlets for children and adolescents. Children and adolescents have to find alternate ways and resources to meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
An informational pamphlet was created to educate parents and children of current physical activity recommendations, with resources and ideas …
The Use Of Mindful Breathing As Part Of The Healthcare Intake Process, Deena Chanowitz, Lauren Struck
The Use Of Mindful Breathing As Part Of The Healthcare Intake Process, Deena Chanowitz, Lauren Struck
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Most Americans visit the doctor’s office for an acute or chronic condition or for preventative care. No matter what the reason, a visit to the doctor’s office can be stressful for a patient. Our study was designed to determine whether a patient’s experience of the visit can be improved using a mindful breathing exercise. We developed a system for teaching a two minute breathing exercise, with a brief questionnaire to evaluate how the patient feels before and after the intervention. We presented our study design to practitioners in primary care offices in VT and CT who were receptive to the …
Patient Education On Sweetened Beverages: An Interactive And Module-Based Approach, Matt Tsai
Patient Education On Sweetened Beverages: An Interactive And Module-Based Approach, Matt Tsai
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
As sugary beverages continue to contribute to negative health outcomes, there remains a need for efficient, effective patient education in this area. A custom, interactive and reflective web-based module on sugary beverages for adult participants (n=42) was introduced at a rural Vermont outpatient clinic. Built-in quizzes evaluated learning through a pre and post-intervention design. On average, participants improved significantly from a pre-module mean score of 3.00 to a post-module score of 4.33 (p<0.0001). Additionally, participants' average rating of the module's effectiveness was 8.3 out of 10. A module-based approach may be one efficacious solution to improve patient education on sugary beverage consumption.
An Educational Module For Adolescents On Cannabis Following Its Legalization, Anna Lidofsky
An Educational Module For Adolescents On Cannabis Following Its Legalization, Anna Lidofsky
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Recreational use of cannabis has been recently legalized in Vermont. One year prior to its legalization, 42% of high school students in Washington County reported at least one-time use of cannabis. An educational module for adolescents was developed to address the increasing potency of cannabis and health risks associated with its use.
Quality Improvement: Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Within Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Dylon K. Gookin
Quality Improvement: Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Within Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Dylon K. Gookin
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Nearly 8 out of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. However, powerful screening tools exist that enable us to detect and manage cervical changes before they develop into cervical cancer. In spite of this, cervical cancer screening rates remain low for many providers. This public health project sought to identify and address a cause for low cervical cancer screening rates within the Hudson Headwaters Health Network. A literature review determined that education and mailed invitation letters were proven methods for improving cervical cancer screening rates. Following a review of the local population demographics, West Mountain Health …
Physical Activity And Fall Prevention In Older Adults, An Educational Intervention, Caleb Daniel Knight
Physical Activity And Fall Prevention In Older Adults, An Educational Intervention, Caleb Daniel Knight
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Falls in adults over 65 years of age constitute a significant health burden in our country, and this age group is growing rapidly. Falls are addressed with a multifactorial approach, addressing comorbidities, medications, and the physical environment, however, an effective point of intervention accessible by most older adults is physical activity. A brief educational presentation about the morbidity and mortality associated with falls, and the protective effects of physical activity, was provided to Meadowbrook Healthcare subacute nursing home residents in Plattsburgh, NY. Questions were encouraged and answered afterwards, and copies of the presentation were left for the residents to review …
Ace’S Contextualization For Healthcare Workers, Nektarios Konstantinopoulos
Ace’S Contextualization For Healthcare Workers, Nektarios Konstantinopoulos
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There is a well-established causative relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and pathology. Despite strong supporting evidence, some healthcare workers are unaware of how deep this relationship is. I conducted an educational session surrounding ACEs targeting healthcare workers in an attempt to contextualize the relationship between ACE’s and consequent disease.
Smoking Prevention Program For Adolescents: A Hands-On Approach, Sean Closs
Smoking Prevention Program For Adolescents: A Hands-On Approach, Sean Closs
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project is an initial pilot idea for hands-on experiences to reinforce smoking prevention in adolescents. The proposed idea is to have students specifically those identified 'at-risk', being given opportunities to interact with pathology specimens on-site at the hospital, introduce spirometry, and real-world panel discussions. The resources of the hospital provide a unique opportunity for promotion of this public health goal.
Educating Providers On The Value Of Community Health Outreach Workers In The New Mainer Population, Julia Lane Cowenhoven
Educating Providers On The Value Of Community Health Outreach Workers In The New Mainer Population, Julia Lane Cowenhoven
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Lewiston, Maine has seen a recent surge of asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants, mainly from African Countries, termed New Mainers. Community health outreach workers (CHOWs) are front line public health workers who are trusted members of the community being served, which enables them to serve as a liaison between providers and their patients. Educating providers on the role of CHOWs may increase their utilization in the clinical setting and improve the quality of care for the New Mainer population in Lewiston.
Nutrition And Exercise Resources For Clinton County, Paige M. Wood
Nutrition And Exercise Resources For Clinton County, Paige M. Wood
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The obesity epidemic is a nation wide problem that has increased prevalence in Clinton County, NY when compared to the surrounding areas. Obesity leads to many co-morbid health conditions and is associated with a large increase in health care spending costs. This brochure tackles the limited resources, such as limited number of fitness centers, lack of nutrition education and an overall lower socioeconomic status, that is present in the Clinton County area. This brochure offers help in these areas through free phone applications which cover nutrition education, healthy shopping guidance, at home exercise routines, motivation, habit trackers and mindfulness exercises.
Increasing Advance Directive Knowledge Among Healthcare Professionals, Laura K. Donnelly
Increasing Advance Directive Knowledge Among Healthcare Professionals, Laura K. Donnelly
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Advance Directives (ADs) have been shown to be associated with increased patient satisfaction with end-of-life care, decreased in-hospital deaths, and decreased end-of-life costs in high-cost regions. Nationally, prevalence of ADs has increased over the last 20 years, but the majority of patients still have not completed an AD. A significant obstacle to completion is lack of awareness. A presentation to increase knowledge regarding ADs among primary care staff was created to address this.
Immunization Safety: Addressing Parental Safety Concerns, Andrew Gallagher
Immunization Safety: Addressing Parental Safety Concerns, Andrew Gallagher
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Since 1998, when a fraudulent research paper alleged a connection between the MMR vaccine and autism, increasing numbers of parents are refusing routine childhood vaccinations. Recent research has shown parents’ top vaccine-related concerns included the number of vaccines during the first 2 years of life, administration of too many vaccines in a single doctor visit, and a possible link between vaccines and autism. More than 10% of parents of young children refuse or delay vaccinations, with most believing that delaying vaccine doses is safer than providing them in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended vaccination.
Accessing Reliable Health Information On The Internet, Nathaniel Sugiyama ,Ms3
Accessing Reliable Health Information On The Internet, Nathaniel Sugiyama ,Ms3
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In a low socioeconomic farming town at a rural family medicine clinic in upstate NY, I wanted to find a way to help reduce barriers to healthcare and help patients take an active role in their health using free internet resources. My idea was to help connect patients with reliable health information without needing to travel to the clinic, understanding that some patients may be limited in their ability to travel, take time off from work or afford the copays/expenses associated with seeing their providers. As such, I chose to investigate access to the internet, the ways in which users …
Evaluation Of Geo-Social Networking Application Use Among Young Adults, Caleb Seufert
Evaluation Of Geo-Social Networking Application Use Among Young Adults, Caleb Seufert
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Background: Since 2009 geosocial networking applications (GNAs) have rapidly emerged as a new technological platform for users to communicate, date, and meet for sex. Popular GNAs include Tinder, Grindr, Bumble, Plenty of Fish, and many more. GNA’s are unique to traditional dating websites in that they allow users to connect with each other based on geographic proximity of their mobile phones. Given the pervasiveness of technology usage among young adults, it is important to understand the potential risks and benefits that GNA-facilitated communication poses on sexual health, emotional well-being, and safety. Popular GNA’s, like Tinder, estimate the majority of …
Improving Community Health With Affordable Internet Access, Joshua Jeremy Pothen
Improving Community Health With Affordable Internet Access, Joshua Jeremy Pothen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Internet access is associated with increases in health information seeking and benefits in health statuses. However, many individuals of low socioeconomic status (SES) lack Internet access, thereby creating significant disadvantages from a health perspective. In this project, we describe a potential project for providing affordable Internet access to a neighborhood of Newport, VT containing many SES individuals. This network includes a splash page that provides regular health event promotion and health information dissemination to everyone connecting the network. We then discuss how to determine the impacts of the Internet on multiple aspects of health within the community.
Screening For Domestic Violence Against Women: A Public Health Crisis In Maine, Clare Park
Screening For Domestic Violence Against Women: A Public Health Crisis In Maine, Clare Park
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The role of healthcare providers in stopping domestic violence against women, a public health crisis, through promoting a culture of universal screening and community education.
Improving Healthy Habits In Berlin, Vt, Amy I. Triano
Improving Healthy Habits In Berlin, Vt, Amy I. Triano
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
A significant percentage of patient’s at Berlin Family Practice have diagnoses of Type II Diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and/or obesity. Essential to treatment and management of these conditions are a healthy diet and exercise. There are many local and national resources available but no single place where patient’s can find links to national as well as local resources in the Central Vermont community. There is also insufficient time for physicians or nurses to counsel patients on relevant resources. This project involved creation of a website with community and national resources for healthy living that providers could refer patients to. A …
Community Perception Of Electronic Cigarettes And Their Role As Smoking Cessation Aids, Alejandro Velez
Community Perception Of Electronic Cigarettes And Their Role As Smoking Cessation Aids, Alejandro Velez
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The popularity of electronic cigarettes is increasing, yet the research is lagging behind. In an effort to better understand, and therefore better advice our patients, a small number of current daily cigarette smokers were surveyed on their understanding of electronic cigarettes and their usage. Two smoking cessation counselors were also interviewed to better contextualize the role of electronic cigarettes as possible smoking cessation aids. Finally, a review of the available research was done to produce a poster, and possibly a handout, in hopes to educate all patients (regardless of their current smoking habits) regarding electronic cigarettes.
Provider Resources For Smoking Cessation Counselling, Pierre Galea
Provider Resources For Smoking Cessation Counselling, Pierre Galea
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Tobacco is still the leading cause of preventable death. The Vermont Department of Health has instituted smoking-related goals for "Healthy Vermonters 2020." One resource that is useful for providers who counsel patients to quit smoking is 802quits. Strategic utilization of this resource and implementation within the healthcare center, is invaluable for providers, and is an effective tool to reach patients and support them throughout their journey.
Slow Foods For Health Increasing Knowledge Of Glycemic Index In Adolescents For Healthier Food Choices, Meredith Kayleigh Sooy
Slow Foods For Health Increasing Knowledge Of Glycemic Index In Adolescents For Healthier Food Choices, Meredith Kayleigh Sooy
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions through the United States affect all age groups, genders, and races. This is especially troubling in the pediatric population where 12.5 million children were found to be overweight in 2010. Many adolescents have inadequate knowledge of nutrition basics to make healthy choices. Based on interviews within the community of Colchester, VT a need for information about the glycemic index was seen. A handout geared towards adolescents was created with information about the glycemic index and using this information to make healthy food choices. This handout was made available to all providers of Colchester Family Practice …