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Caring For Caregivers: Addressing Caregiver Burden In Newtown, Connecticut, Zachary Wunrow
Caring For Caregivers: Addressing Caregiver Burden In Newtown, Connecticut, Zachary Wunrow
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In 2015, thirty-four million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult 50 years or older. Due to an aging population and an increased number of individuals living with chronic disease, the niche that caregivers occupy in healthcare administration will only become more invaluable in the coming years. However, studies demonstrate that one-third of caregivers report a high burden of care, and these stresses are accompanied by documented health risks including higher rates of depression, insomnia, and all-cause mortality. This project aims to increase awareness about caregiver burden via a pamphlet for caregivers listing local resources that may alleviate burden, and …
Management Of Prenatal Depression, Soraiya Thura
Management Of Prenatal Depression, Soraiya Thura
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Depression affects many women during and after pregnancy. As many as 1 in 5 women will experience a depressive episode during their pregnancy, however, studies have shown that less than 20% of these women will discuss their symptoms with their healthcare provider and receive care. Barriers to treatment include poor screening, lack of understanding about safe treatment, and stigma against mental illness in pregnant women. This project aimed to address this issue locally, by presenting to a group of family medicine providers in Vermont on the topic of prenatal depression screening and treatment. The presentation was received well and developed …
A Patient's Perspective On Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Curran Uppaluri
A Patient's Perspective On Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Curran Uppaluri
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) have been increasing in incidence and prevalence in the United States. With a large annual health care cost, an association with a significantly reduced quality of life, and an aging population, LUTS is increasingly becoming more of a burden on the health care system. The American Urological Association created a symptom index in 1992 that assesses for the severity of seven LUTS associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. This project seeks to address the question of which symptoms from the index score are more common; whether certain symptoms are more concerning from a patient’s perspective.
Lyme Disease Education: Prevention And Response To Tick Bites, Nicholas S. Loschiavo
Lyme Disease Education: Prevention And Response To Tick Bites, Nicholas S. Loschiavo
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Lyme disease is a major public health concern in Vermont, and is only becoming more prevalent. There were nearly 800 probable cases of Lyme disease in 2016, compared to 100 cases in 2006. Untreated Lyme disease has significant effects on overall health including cardiac disease. Lyme disease also has severe impacts on public health costs, and is responsible for roughly $1 billion annually. A Lyme disease handout for patients at a primary care outpatient center in Vermont was designed to help educate the public on disease prevention and progression.
Improving Our Response To Positive Food Insecurity Screening At Colchester Family Practice, Callie Linehan
Improving Our Response To Positive Food Insecurity Screening At Colchester Family Practice, Callie Linehan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
My project is to raise awareness of food insecurity among providers, and identify resources and next steps providers can take to help patients who screen positive for food insecurity using the AAP-recommended Hunger Vital Sign.
Sleep Hygiene In Danbury Ct: Providing A Resource To Prompt And Initiate Behavior Change, Sebastian A. Franco
Sleep Hygiene In Danbury Ct: Providing A Resource To Prompt And Initiate Behavior Change, Sebastian A. Franco
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Sleeplessness is a problem encountered frequently in the primary care setting, and often is inappropriately addressed by prescribing pharmacological intervention for indefinite periods of time. This project sought to promote behavioral intervention strategies modeled after CBT-I to address sleep hygiene in patients struggling with their sleep.
Improving Access To Healthcare For Lgbtq Individuals In Burlington, Andrew Corse
Improving Access To Healthcare For Lgbtq Individuals In Burlington, Andrew Corse
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Studies consistently show that LGBTQ individuals are at higher risk for substance abuse, tobacco use, suicide, HIV, and chronic health conditions. The Community Health Centers of Burlington recently created a specialty clinic called the Be You Clinic, which will focus on delivering healthcare to LGBTQ persons, by LGBTQ-affirmative and –knowledgeable providers. This project sought to spread awareness of this new clinic by advertising.
A Multimodal Approach To Hypertension: Behavioral Modifications On A Budget, Jayne Manigrasso
A Multimodal Approach To Hypertension: Behavioral Modifications On A Budget, Jayne Manigrasso
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Hypertension is one of the most common diagnoses in the adult population in the United States. Hypertension also has various sequelae that are preventable with adequate treatment, including medication and lifestyle modification.
Improving Diabetes With An Exercise Log, Ramya Ghantasala
Improving Diabetes With An Exercise Log, Ramya Ghantasala
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Diabetes is a prevalent and costly disease. Everyone benefits from physical activity, but it is particularly beneficial for people with diabetes. One method to improve motivation and adherence to physical activity may be the use of monitoring with an exercise log.
Barriers To Affordable Prescriptions In Rural Vermont, Niketu P. Patel
Barriers To Affordable Prescriptions In Rural Vermont, Niketu P. Patel
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project aimed at understanding why people in Rutland County, Vermont struggle with buying medications for their health. The project implemented and proposed several methods to help the population of Rutland area better adapt to the growing cost of prescriptions via $4 medication lists, rebates, samples, etc.