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Community Attitudes Towards Covid-19 Vaccination, John P. O'Keefe
Community Attitudes Towards Covid-19 Vaccination, John P. O'Keefe
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vaccination is a very valuable tool in combating the public health crisis of COVID-19 and will be essential in reducing transmission rates and deaths due to the pandemic. Public willingness to receive the vaccination in large polls has stayed well below the ~95% of the population needed to achieve herd immunity against the virus. Here were survey Vermonters to determine their attitudes towards receiving the vaccine and what sources of information patients use to inform themselves about the different vaccines available.
Dry Eye: Patient Education, Mark Oet
Dry Eye: Patient Education, Mark Oet
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Recent literature has shown increased incidence of dry eye and eye strain symptomatology during the COVID-19 pandemic, coinciding with an increase in screen time for almost all populations. This project aims to address this observation at a community level by creating a patient-friendly education pamphlet for Newtown Primary Care about dry eye and digital ocular strain based on American Academy of Ophthalmology guidelines.
Resources For Staying Active During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Peter K. Twining
Resources For Staying Active During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Peter K. Twining
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients find it difficult to stay active. Staying active when gyms are closed and school sports are cancelled can make staying active especially difficult. The purpose of this project was to compile a list of resources for patients to use to stay active and healthy at home during the pandemic.
Perceptions On Childhood Covid-19 Vaccination, Grant M. Schumaker
Perceptions On Childhood Covid-19 Vaccination, Grant M. Schumaker
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
COVID-19 vaccination, especially, in children has been a point of both political and scientific contention since its inception. The purpose of this project was to qualitatively assess patients' perceptions on COVID-19 vaccination for children between the ages of 5-11 years old using survey data. Understanding our patient's perceptions on why they may or may not support vaccination may guide how we approach discussing the topic. A total of 17 responses were collected from patients between the ages of 18-80 years old, with >75% of patients found to be in support, already vaccinated, or had a vaccine appointment scheduled for their …
Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Q&A From Ridgefield Primary Care, Raj Aurora, Ashwin Sooriyakumar
Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Q&A From Ridgefield Primary Care, Raj Aurora, Ashwin Sooriyakumar
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Technology For Mental Wellbeing In The Era Of Covid-19, Adam Fakhri
The Use Of Technology For Mental Wellbeing In The Era Of Covid-19, Adam Fakhri
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Prevalence of mental health issues has increased during the time of COVID-19. There are many contributing factors to consider, the main one reported has been social isolation due to quarantine precautions. Members of the community have spent extended periods of time at home and away from their loved ones during this pandemic. Many patients have reported many life events occurring including deaths in the family without the ability to even mourn with their family members. This has taken a toll on the community, especially in Vergennes where this small tight knit community that has relied on its tight social bonds …
Educating Patients On The Covid-19 Vaccination, Jenna Wells, Sara Brennan
Educating Patients On The Covid-19 Vaccination, Jenna Wells, Sara Brennan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Patients are frequently coming into clinics with misinformation and frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The goal of this project was to address these frequently asked questions by educating patients and sparking conversation regarding the vaccine when patients came to their clinic appoints. This was accomplished via a handout that was given to patients on arrival.
Patient Perceptions On The Covid-19 Vaccine, Claudia E. Russell
Patient Perceptions On The Covid-19 Vaccine, Claudia E. Russell
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
With COVID-19 cases and deaths on the rise in Vermont and nationally, it will be important for as many people who are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccines when available. The WHO considers vaccine hesitancy to be a major threat to public health. This study aims to examine patient attitudes and concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. An informational brochure about the recently approved Pfizer and Moderna vaccines was then distributed to all participants.
Covid-19 Vaccine Information And Patient Opinions, Faith E. Wilson, Zeynep Tek, Claudia Russell
Covid-19 Vaccine Information And Patient Opinions, Faith E. Wilson, Zeynep Tek, Claudia Russell
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in Vermont, many patients have questions about the safety and efficacy, who it will be available for, when they can expect to get the vaccine, if their doctor would recommend it for them. These important questions are taking valuable time during already short patient visits, and as information is constantly evolving it is difficult to give a concise answer to many questions. This project outlined the basics of the vaccine and answered many FAQs.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Educating Patients On Vaccine Availability And Distribution Plans In Lewiston, Me, Erick Maclean
Covid-19 Vaccination: Educating Patients On Vaccine Availability And Distribution Plans In Lewiston, Me, Erick Maclean
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In December 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorizations for two COVID-19 vaccines. Many patients at the Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency clinic had questions related to the vaccines and the plans for vaccine distribution in Maine. With the prevalence of misinformation related to the COVID-19 vaccines on the internet, there existed a need for accurate, easily understandable information to assist with patient education about the vaccines.
Assessing Perspectives And Targeting Education About The Covid-19 Vaccine Within The Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Malla K. Keefe
Assessing Perspectives And Targeting Education About The Covid-19 Vaccine Within The Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Malla K. Keefe
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
No abstract provided.
Telemedicine After The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexis B. Miller
Telemedicine After The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexis B. Miller
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project evaluates patient and provider preferences and perspective on the future of telemedicine use in primary care as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. As our healthcare system adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, use of telemedicine surged practically overnight. The pandemic created a necessity for rapid innovation in telemedicine, including accessibility and insurance coverage. As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and more events move back to in-person, what does this mean for the future of telemedicine? This project surveyed patients attending both in-person and telemedicine primary care appointments to assess their satisfaction, preferences for in-person versus …
Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Resources In Northern New York, Cyrus Neal Thomas-Walker, Maegan Cabrera Md
Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Resources In Northern New York, Cyrus Neal Thomas-Walker, Maegan Cabrera Md
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
COVID-19 continues to be a significant health threat and has caused significant disease and mortality in the fall 2021 wave largely driven by the Delta Variant and complicated by unvaccinated patients. In the state of NY, approximately 40 patients died per day (7 day moving average) from serious COVID-19 illness during this time period. During this time, approximately 35% of Clinton County’s population is not vaccinated for COVID-19 and is subsequently unprotected from serious COVID-19 illness. This work discusses reasons for non-vaccination and strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy. Additionally, it includes a pamphlet for local distribution as well as a …