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Integrated Care For Older Adults And Memory: A Quality Improvement Approach, Haley E. Curt
Integrated Care For Older Adults And Memory: A Quality Improvement Approach, Haley E. Curt
Antioch University Full-Text Dissertations & Theses
Integrated care, a combination of medical and behavioral health, is necessary to address the complex needs of the rapidly growing population of adults over the age of 65 (Karel, Gratz, & Smyer, 2012). Cognitive impairment, a common issue associated with aging, is a major concern for aging adults, their caregivers and family members. Comprehensively addressing cognition, whether there is an identified impairment or not, in a primary care setting allows the individual to take advantage of their independence, be an active member of planning care and making decisions, and begin treating their disease earlier when it is more manageable (Callahan …
Physician Training And Support In Managing Dilemmas Around Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Elizabeth Corley
Physician Training And Support In Managing Dilemmas Around Benzodiazepine Prescribing, Elizabeth Corley
Antioch University Full-Text Dissertations & Theses
Numerous concerns have emerged regarding the dangers of extended benzodiazepine use and abuse, as well as continued prescribing by medical professionals despite related contraindications. Primary care physicians (PCPs) may find decisions around benzodiazepine prescription and related patient encounters to be especially challenging. Little is known on the efficacy of routine medical training and supervision/consultation models in preparing emerging PCPs for managing the dilemmas that may ensue with regards to prescribing benzodiazepines. The present study sought to begin addressing this gap by conducting an initial qualitative inquiry into the training and supervision experiences and needs of a group of current family …