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Coffee Collaborators Creating Care- Ipti Reflection, Jessica Stewart, Lea Martin, Janet Lavrich, Cammy Macomber, Casey Imelio, Katherine Buscemi, Nicholas Shellenberger

CECE Spring Poster Session 2020

Poster documenting collaborative case reflection among students in the Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental Hygiene, and Social Work fields.

Group 17 Ipe Pain Conference With Une Students Of The Colleges Of Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, And Osteopathic Medicine, Beatrice Byrne, Michael Cornea, Rebeccah Durant, Abigail Gomo, Madison Lostra, Vanessa Macoy, Fanie Wabwende

CECE Spring Poster Session 2020

Research poster describing the following:

Chronic pain is a serious health problem that continues to grow in prevalence. A study based on the 2008 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey indicated that chronic pain affects about 100 million adults in the United States, with an estimated annual cost that ranges from $560 to $635 billion. Current medical education on pain management is extremely limited, which in part leads to insufficient pain care by post-graduate health care providers. The program “Supervised Student Chronic Pain Clinic” is designed to help train health professional students to improve their abilities and provide them with experience in …

Eagala Inter-Professional Team Development, Crystal Clendennen-Peirce, V. S. Thieme

CECE Spring Poster Session 2020

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) is a team approach to problem solving in which a group or team interacts with horses to accomplish various tasks. The horses are not ridden but instead worked in an open setting to allow reflection and understanding between team members. EAGALA has been used in multiple settings, such as, combatting compassion fatigue in community care workers. (Black 8-13) EAGALA uses experiential learning to realize the goals of the participants This offered an opportunity for interprofessional collaboration between the COM, Nursing, and Social Work students with a technique that has been suggested to reduce …

An Innovative Collaboration Of An Academic Institution With A Community Recovery Center, Sydney Charles, Jennifer Ritchie, Brian Ruby, Julie Sullivan, Curtis Warren, Nathaniel Whitten, Dahne Yaitanes, Amy J. Litterini

CECE Spring Poster Session 2020

Research poster documenting the following project: The University of New England (UNE) collaborated with local recovery centers to create an interdisciplinary service learning partnership. Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program explored the role of PT in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) recovery in an elective course. Three interactive PT related sessions were developed for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Pinetree Recovery Center with the purpose of providing tools for physical activity to aid in the SUD recovery process.

Importance Of Sbirt Training In Undergraduate Curriculum, Jessica Collins, Chelsea Kimball, Shannon Keavy, Laurel Pearson, Gillian Turco

CECE Spring Poster Session 2020

Research poster detailing investigation of the question: What is the significance of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and why is it important to implement in undergrad curriculum?

Together We Stand, Divided We Fall: Formulating An Interprofessional Care Plan For Alex Simpson, Julia Bousquet, Elena Grace, Alyssa Hall, Abigail Hatch, Hannah Pham

CECE Spring Poster Session 2020

Research poster documenting the following project: Utilizing interprofessional team immersion to develop interprofessional skills among other health care professions to plan for the best course of care for our patient, Alex Simpson.

We Are Alfred: Empathy Learned Through A Medical Education Virtual Reality Project, Barbara Swartzlander, Elizabeth Dyer, Marilyn R. Gugliucci

Library Services Faculty Posters

Poster describing project collaboration among University of New England (UNE) librarians and College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) faculty, whose goal was to adopt technology which will teach UNECOM students to be empathic with older adults and familiarize medical students with information resources from the NIH/NLM related to older adult health. Technology tested was the Alfred Lab developed by Embodied Labs. First year medical students were required to complete the ‘We Are Alfred’ virtual reality module and a pre and post assessment. Descriptive statistics were applied to finite questions on pre and post assessments, and content analysis on open ended answers. …

Grant Application: The Une Flu Crew: An Interdisciplinary Approach To The Assessment Of Knowledge, Beliefs And Perceptions Surrounding Influenza Immunizations And The Promotion Of Preventing Infection, Jeff Wisniowski, Christina Tsui, Samantha Grela, Marissa Laramie, Cameron Bubar

UNE Flu Crew

IPEC Mini-grant application for funding of UNE student project The UNE Flu Crew: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Assessment of Knowledge, Beliefs and Perceptions surrounding Influenza Immunizations and the Promotion of Preventing Infection. Osteopathic medicine and public health students collaborated to assess the knowledge and perceptions regarding the influenza vaccine among the University of New England’s student and faculty populations. The project also provided a peer-to-peer education model where members of the Flu Crew designed a teaching curriculum and provided community outreach to the UNE Biddeford campus and local community schools.

Grant Application: Compassionate Touch Short Film, Jessfor Baugh, Riddhi Daftary

Compassionate Touch

IPEC Mini-grant application for funding of UNE student project Compassionate Touch.UNE Dental Medicine students collaborated with Creative and Fine Arts faculty and Dental Medicine faculty to create the film Compassionate Touch, focusing on five stages associated with anxious dental patients, as depicted through artwork, interprofessional interviews and scholarly sources. The film highlights the current understanding and management of the dental needs for high fear patients before, during, and after their visit to the dentist, and how interprofessional health care providers can assist patients to achieve quality patient-centered care.

Compassionate Touch Artworks: Listen To Identify, Validation, Everyone Has A Story, Not Alone, The Compassionate Touch, Jessfor Baugh

Compassionate Touch

Artworks created during the course of UNE student project Compassionate Touch. UNE Dental Medicine students collaborated with Creative and Fine Arts faculty and Dental Medicine faculty to create the film Compassionate Touch, focusing on five stages associated with anxious dental patients, as depicted through artwork, interprofessional interviews and scholarly sources. The film highlights the current understanding and management of the dental needs for high fear patients before, during, and after their visit to the dentist, and how interprofessional health care providers can assist patients to achieve quality patient-centered care.

Artwork Descriptions

First image is a photograph of the five artworks …

Grant Application: Maine Partners For Health In Africa, Lindsay Katona, William Douglas, Sean Lena, Daniel Crothers

Maine Partners For Health In Africa

IPEC Mini-grant application for funding of UNE student project Maine Partners for Health in Africa: Clinical and Public Health Initiatives. The team organized a day long conference in February 2014, "The Maine Africa Connection," to bring together UNE community, Maine organizations, members of the public, and practitioners to discuss best practices, challenges, and begin new collaborations for future health projects. Goals of the conference were to gather experts on interdisciplinary approaches to health care for African refugees and immigrants in Maine, educate health providers, administrators, educators, and community members on best practices for refugee health care, and set a …

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Capital Campaign Newsletter 1999-5-2, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A newsletter updating the recipient on the progress of the University of New England's Capital Campaign.

New England Osteopathic Association: Kirmes To Neoa Board 1998-12-8, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes, President of New England Osteopathic Association (NEOA), to NEOA board members regarding the New England CME committee meeting, December 2, 1998.

New England Osteopathic Association: 27th Annual Convention Program 1998, New England Osteopathic Association

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Program for the New England Osteopathic Association 27th Annual Convention.

New England Osteopathic Association: New England Cme Blueprint Committee Minutes 1997-2-10, Stephen Shannon D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Meeting Minutes from the New England CME Blueprint Committee convened to develop a blueprint for future CME programs in New England.

New Hampshire Osteopathic Association: Kirmes To Vore 1996-11-22, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. John Vore, Matthew Thornton Health Plan, regarding the use of Manipulative treatment for acute care.

New England Osteopathic Association: Kirmes To Suske 1996-6-3, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Chester Suske regarding the deteriorating relationship with state osteopathic associations, proposed ending of CME events, and possible future steps for the New England Osteopathic Association.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: President Sandra Featherman Inauguration Program 1996-4-2, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Program for the inauguration of University of New England President Sandra Featherman, April 2, 1996.

Nefom: Board Of Trustees: Kirmes To Lenz 1996-2-9, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Craig Lenz regarding the future of NEFOM.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Alfond Center Postcard, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A postcard thanking the recipient for contributing to the fundraising for the Alfond Center for Health Sciences.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: President Sandra Featherman Inauguration Invitation, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

Invitation to the inauguration of University of New England President Sandra Featherman, April 2, 1996.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Capital Campaign Newsletter 1995-6, University Of New England

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A newsletter updating the recipient on the progress of the University of New England Capital Campaign.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Reynolds To Kirmes 1992-5-19, Thomas H. Reynolds

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from University of New England President, Thomas H. Reynolds to Dr. Kirmes discussing possible ways in which a donation of $5000 could be used.

University Of New England Board Of Trustees: Kirmes To Parfitt 1992-3-19, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dee Parfitt, relating the projects he has been working on, the growth of her husbands former practice, and opportunities to donate to the University of New England College of Medicine.

Correspondence: Nh Professional Matters: Perrin To Roger, John P. Perrin

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from John Perrin, Executive Director of the American Osteopathic Association, to Dr. Alan C. Roger regarding the Care-a-Van mobile health clinic program.

New England Osteopathic Assembly: Kirmes To Bochman 1990-11-5, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Bruce Bochman in response to his letter welcoming Dr. Kirmes to the New England Osteopathic Assembly board, contacts from UNECOM, and work on special projects.

New England Osteopathic Assembly: Suske To Bochman 1990-10-15, Chester Suske D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Chet Suske to Dr. Bruce Bochman regarding the planning of future New England Osteopathic Assembly meetings and the incorporation of UNECOM into the programming.

Correspondence: Unecom: Kirmes To Lenz 1990-8-20, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Dr. Craig Lenz requesting information about the New England Foundation for Osteopathic Medicine for his work with the UNECOM Self-Study Committee.

Correspondence: Nh Licensure Requirements: Kirmes To Branch, William Kirmes D.O.

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Dr. Kirmes to Bartram Branch, Esq. regarding the licensure of non-physicians performing Osteopathic Manipulation in New Hampshire.

Correspondence: Nh Licensure Requirements: Branch To Kirmes, Bartram C. Branch

William Kirmes, D.O. Collection

A letter from Bartram C. Branch to Dr. Kirmes regarding licensure and medical training methods for MDs and DOs.