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Burnout Prevention In Primary Care Providers, Dylan M. Devlin
Burnout Prevention In Primary Care Providers, Dylan M. Devlin
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Burnout is a pervasive problem in primary healthcare. Mindfulness training has been shown in decrease symptoms associated with burnout and improve overall patient care. This project attempts to evaluate the rates of both burnout and mindfulness in healthcare workers within Rutland County, Vermont. A survey was distributed to both administrative and primary healthcare workers within the Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region system to determine if employees suffer from symptoms of burnout as well as their willingness to participate in mindfulness training.
Self-Reflection Book In K-3rd Grade After School Program, Rebekah Wieland
Self-Reflection Book In K-3rd Grade After School Program, Rebekah Wieland
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Anxiety (3%) and Depression (4%) are the third and fourth most prevalent parent reported mental health diagnosis among children 3-17 years old according to the 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health Study. Both depression and anxiety are increasing in prevalence over time in the United States. Dr. Melanie Lawrence of Newbury Health Clinic reports that a lot of her practice involves anxiety and depression management, especially in young children. The creation of a self-reflection book completed and kept by young children would be a good introduction to talking about stressors and coping strategies.
Barriers To Recovery For Buprenorphine Patients In Bangor, Maine, Erin L. Keller, John Mclaren
Barriers To Recovery For Buprenorphine Patients In Bangor, Maine, Erin L. Keller, John Mclaren
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Opiate addiction is a major public health problem in Maine. Addiction is a chronic disease with high relapse rates. A better understanding of the demographics and barriers to recovery in opiate addicted populations can help to improve the success of buprenorphine treatment programs.