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Safe Storage: Prevention Of Drug Misuse And Overdose With Locked Medication Bags, Emily Claire Battle
Safe Storage: Prevention Of Drug Misuse And Overdose With Locked Medication Bags, Emily Claire Battle
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Safe storage of medications is critical to public health and safety in the state of Maine as well as across the country. Current public health efforts target education and prevention of accidental ingestion of medication by children and animals at home. This has become especially important in Maine with the increasing prevalence of substances used for treatment of opioid use disorder, as well as increasing prevalence of other non-prescription substances including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. In Lewiston, Maine, interviews with public health leaders, patients, and providers at the Family Medicine Residency at Central Maine Medical Center reiterated concerns for the …
Provider Perspectives On Implementation Of Cdc Guidelines For Opioid Maintenance Therapy, Anayis M. Antanesian
Provider Perspectives On Implementation Of Cdc Guidelines For Opioid Maintenance Therapy, Anayis M. Antanesian
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The opioid epidemic remains a complex and significant public health crisis in the United States, impacting millions with opioid use disorder (OUD). Despite efforts to raise awareness and address individual risks, high rates of opioid overdose persist, underscoring the need for more extensive and integrated prevention and management approaches. Primary care providers play a pivotal role in lowering opioid-related mortality and improving patient outcomes through office-based treatments; however they face numerous challenges in prescribing opioids. To explore these barriers, a survey was distributed to providers, aiming to assess their views, comfort levels in prescribing opioids for chronic pain, and perceived …
Cyanobacteria Blooms: Raising Awareness In A Primary Care Setting, Eliza A. Bradley
Cyanobacteria Blooms: Raising Awareness In A Primary Care Setting, Eliza A. Bradley
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
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Pamphlet For Identifying Anxiety And Initial Coping Strategies, William Hsu
Pamphlet For Identifying Anxiety And Initial Coping Strategies, William Hsu
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Anxiety affects up to 1/3 of the population in their lifetime. The geriatric population is especially susceptible to anxiety due to comorbid conditions and limitations in mobility. Anxiety is also difficult to identify, with mental health literacy with regards to anxiety being limited. This project aims to education patients on common symptoms of anxiety and at home interventions that can be initiated with helping to manage anxiety.
Increasing Narcan Distribution In A Primary Care Setting, Charlotte Evans
Increasing Narcan Distribution In A Primary Care Setting, Charlotte Evans
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Opioid use and overdoses are an ongoing health issue in Maine, especially in the Lewiston/Auburn metropolitan area. While Maine has a robust Narcan distribution system, it is not frequently given out in primary care settings. Though interviews and an anonymous survey, it seems the reason behind this is multifaceted, so multiple interventions were created to target both patient awareness and education and provider screening and prescription, with the goal of increasing distribution in this setting.
Interpreting Your Cholesterol Panel – A Patient-Centered Infographic, Kadi Nguyen
Interpreting Your Cholesterol Panel – A Patient-Centered Infographic, Kadi Nguyen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
While lipid panels are a staple of lab work for patients receiving annual wellness exams, many patients struggle to interpret their results and understand how cholesterol levels play a major role in their health. This project will center upon the creation of an easily accessible, straightforward infographic/guide designed to educate patients on the purpose of a cholesterol panel, the meaning of the results they receive, and recommended lifestyle modifications to optimize lipid levels.
Adhd Evaluation And Diagnosis In The Primary Care Setting, Sean R. Fox
Adhd Evaluation And Diagnosis In The Primary Care Setting, Sean R. Fox
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Our goal was to develop a comprehensive Epic template for the initial evaluation of ADHD in the primary care setting.
When Patients Re-Engage, Timothy L. Long
When Patients Re-Engage, Timothy L. Long
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Patients can often feel overwhelmed or intimidated by a trip to the doctor's office. But when a patient has not seen a doctor in several years, those feelings can contribute to avoidance of the healthcare system in general. This project seeks to help assuage concerns and empower patients during their first visit back to a primary care physician.
Improving Ipv Screening & Access To Resources For Patients In Primary Care, Daniel J. Fried
Improving Ipv Screening & Access To Resources For Patients In Primary Care, Daniel J. Fried
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Primary care providers can improve their screening protocols for intimate partner violence (IPV) and how they connect resources to their patients.
The Preventative Health Care Shortage: A Look At The Vt And Ct Community Perspectives And Medical Student Interest, Brittany Botticelli, Jenna Elkhoury, Michael L. Lawler
The Preventative Health Care Shortage: A Look At The Vt And Ct Community Perspectives And Medical Student Interest, Brittany Botticelli, Jenna Elkhoury, Michael L. Lawler
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
With the permission of Kenneth Palanza et al, we adapted and modified a previously generated survey that allowed us to better understand the motivations and barriers of medical students to enter primary care. The survey was dispersed to all medical students at LCOM as well as third and fourth year medical students at Ross University and American University of the Caribbean (AUC). We analyzed preliminary data from 100 respondents.
The Preventative Healthcare Shortage: A Look At The Vt And Ct Community Perspectives And Medical Student Interest, Michael J. Lawler
The Preventative Healthcare Shortage: A Look At The Vt And Ct Community Perspectives And Medical Student Interest, Michael J. Lawler
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
We adapted and modified a previously generated survey to better understand the motivations and barriers of medical students to enter primary care. The survey was dispersed to all medical students at LCOM as well as third and fourth year medical students at Ross University and American University of the Caribbean (AUC). We analyzed preliminary data from 100 respondents. Notable barriers identified included cost of medical school, stigma associated with primary care, and inadequate time spent with patients. Recommendations for possible intervention were discussed.
Utilization Of Student Community Health Projects In An Outpatient Primary Care Office, Diane Kim
Utilization Of Student Community Health Projects In An Outpatient Primary Care Office, Diane Kim
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Clinical sites for family medicine clerkship have accumulated several years of student community health projects, many of which are written patient education materials. Anonymous surveys elicited the perspectives of medical professionals and faculty on the utilization of these projects in their medical practice. Medical professionals thought the community health projects were valuable educational experiences but cited lack of time as a barrier to utilization in patient care.
Pilot Study: Healthcare Cannabis Assessment, Nicole Wershoven
Pilot Study: Healthcare Cannabis Assessment, Nicole Wershoven
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Due to state legalization and increased access to cannabis, there is increasing use of cannabis in Vermont and nationwide. Cannabis is used medically for certain qualifying conditions in Vermont in addition to recreationally. In a recent study they found 45% of adult primary care patients in Vermont had used cannabis in the last year and only 18% of patients reported their clinician as being a good source of information regarding cannabis. Educating clinicians about cannabis is critical for quality comprehensive patient care. The objective of this project was the development of a short survey to deploy to primary care clinicians …
Enhancing Patient Access To Chronic Care Management In Brandon, Vt, Olivia Grace Larkin
Enhancing Patient Access To Chronic Care Management In Brandon, Vt, Olivia Grace Larkin
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Although providers at Community Health Brandon and other Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region (CHCRR) locations are enthusiastic about the Chronic Care Management program, with tight schedules and an increasing number of 15-minute visits, it can be difficult to discuss the program with every eligible patient and find time to formally refer patients. The patient questionnaire aims to examine the efficacy of a standardized screening modality in referring patients directly to Chronic Care Management.
Needs Assessment: Complementary Medicine (Cm) Services, Zara S. Bowden
Needs Assessment: Complementary Medicine (Cm) Services, Zara S. Bowden
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In 2012, 33.2% of U.S. adults used complementary health approaches, spending over $30 billion. Despite this substantial investment and a growing body of research supporting the use of these approaches, access to them is still limited in the Primary Care setting. While Central Maine Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency (CMMC FMR) has historically acknowledged the importance of an holistic approach to care, many of the complementary health approaches previously offered are no longer available. To determine specific, patient-identified needs regarding these approaches, a Needs Assessment was performed by surveying established patients presenting for appointments at CMMC FMR. The data collected …
Vitamin D Screening And Supplementation, Christina Cahill
Vitamin D Screening And Supplementation, Christina Cahill
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vitamin D helps protect against osteoporosis (by promoting calcium absorption), moderates cell growth, aids in neuromuscular and immune function and reduces inflammation. However, there is insufficient data to access the benefits and harms for screening for Vitamin D deficiency. This study looks at current recommendations for Vitamin D screening and aims to provide information to providers and patients about Vitamin D.
Increasing The Use Of Dementia Screening In The Primary Care Setting, Syed S. Shehab
Increasing The Use Of Dementia Screening In The Primary Care Setting, Syed S. Shehab
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
More than 5 million people have Alzheimer’s disease today and 450,000 people in the US die of Alzheimer’s every year. By 2050 the number of people living with Alzheimer’s could triple. 40% of patients living with Alzheimer's disease are undiagnosed. Early detection promotes better dementia care, lowers costs of care, and increases quality of life