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Increasing Knowledge Of Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria Using A Screening Tool In Primary Care, Diane Morris
Increasing Knowledge Of Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria Using A Screening Tool In Primary Care, Diane Morris
Doctoral Projects
ABSTRACT
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition that is second only to osteoarthritis. Fibromyalgia dramatically impacts the quality of life, with its many symptoms requiring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. The recommendation is that patients with fibromyalgia are treated in primary care, as are other chronic diagnoses such as hypertension and diabetes, with referrals to other disciplines as needed. However, some primary care providers may not recognize fibromyalgia as a valid diagnosis, have received inadequate formal training in fibromyalgia, and have limited awareness of diagnostic criteria.
According to the research, as many as 3 out of 4 people with …
Improving Adolescent Risk Assessment And Provider Follow-Up In Primary Care, Darby R. Disselkoen
Improving Adolescent Risk Assessment And Provider Follow-Up In Primary Care, Darby R. Disselkoen
Doctoral Projects
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve preventive care for adolescent patients by implementing standardized, routine screening for risk-taking behaviors and improving provider response to identified risks using the Rapid Assessment for Adolescent Preventive Services tool and resources for providers to reference during discussions about risk.
Methods: Quality improvement methodology was utilized at a midwestern pediatric primary care office to implement a practice workflow for staff to follow during annual, adolescent wellchild exams beginning at age thirteen.
Results: Analysis of project results demonstrated a significant increase in routine screening for adolescent risk behaviors compared to the …