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Resources To Decrease Social Isolation In The Elderly, Alexandra Novelli
Resources To Decrease Social Isolation In The Elderly, Alexandra Novelli
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Social isolation has significant negative impacts on both the physical and mental health of the elderly. Older Vermonters face additional barriers to social engagement including living in a rural environment, lack of access to transportation, and financial barriers. The aim of this project was to provide information about opportunities for social engagement for older individuals by distributing a pamphlet at Colchester Family Practice in Colchester, VT.
Updating Evidence-Based Patient Education Resources For Sleep: Sleep Hygiene And Benzodiazepine Discontinuation, Carolyn Geraci, Madeline Fritz
Updating Evidence-Based Patient Education Resources For Sleep: Sleep Hygiene And Benzodiazepine Discontinuation, Carolyn Geraci, Madeline Fritz
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
There is a major need for patient education around the topics of sleep hygiene and benzodiazepine sleep aid discontinuation in the family medicine clinic setting. Current patient-focused educational materials need updating and are not comprehensive enough. We therefore created new handouts and smartphrases which integrate into the electronic medical record system with the goal of educating patients on these topics.
Walk And Talk, Carly H. Watson
Walk And Talk, Carly H. Watson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Implementing outdoor walks into the daily routine of residents at long-term care facilities.