Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
The Implementation Of Telehealth At Brookfield Family Practice In Brookfield, Ct, Taylor Wolfgang
The Implementation Of Telehealth At Brookfield Family Practice In Brookfield, Ct, Taylor Wolfgang
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Brookfield Family Practice recently implemented the use of TeleHealth into their practice. One of the identified limitations was patient interest and participation. This project examines the perceived barriers preventing patients from using the service, as well as the perceived benefits, and patient satisfaction.
Identifying Barriers To Healthcare Access For The Somali Population At Cmmc, Matteen Hakim
Identifying Barriers To Healthcare Access For The Somali Population At Cmmc, Matteen Hakim
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The city of Lewiston has a significant Somali population, but that population is very poorly represented in the patient population at CMMC and the Family Medicine Residency (FMR). This project was meant to elucidate the Somali perspective on this discrepancy in order to share it with physicians at the FMR as a first step towards fixing the divide.
Access To Diet And Exercise Resources, Andrea Blood
Access To Diet And Exercise Resources, Andrea Blood
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In Vermont, about 22% of adults are obese, which has led to many medical co-morbidities and costs the state an estimate of $141 million annually. It is well known that diet and exercise can help tackle this problem yet the vast majority of obese adults do not meet CDC guidelines for physical activity level. This project aims to evaluate barriers and access to diet and exercise resources in a subset of obese patients in Waterbury, VT.