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The Importance Of Stigma Theory For Clinical Decisions Related To Diabetic Foot Amputations, Rachael Garcia, Callie Bartkowiak, Alison Nesbitt Do

Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates

The authors examine the unconsidered impact of social stigma theory on the shared clinical decision-making process for a patient with foot osteomyelitis and MRSA bacteremia facing the prospect of an amputation.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Diabetes Mellitus Education For Adults In Southeast Michigan, Muhammad Ahmed, Ahmad Kofahi, Caleb Richard, Hadi El Ammar, Huda Warsame, Janice Gibbons, Jodene Takahashi

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Increasing Wound Care Vigilance In Adult Diabetic Patients With Neuropathy, Gowri Chandrashekar, Allen Zhang, Daniel Domin, Karis Tutuska, Sarah Bassett, Varsha Kumar

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Developing A Hands-On Tool For Increased Accountability Amongst Diabetic Children, Kassandra Solrud, Bijan Sagman, Elena Carrillo, Gokturk Tepe, Itzick Nahmoud, Siena Snyder, William Crouch

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Diabetes Management In Adults In The Detroit Area, David Asebiode, Chase Morrison, Erin Bybee, Isaiah Hough, Madison Graifman, Mehrnoosh Ghafouri Abbasabadi, Saranya Madan

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: A Recipe For Healthy Living, Awad Maria, Andrew Gregory, Andrew Rabah, Kia Sweeney, Laura Aravena, Nicholas Livingston, Tabassum Chowdhury

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Addressing Risk Of Body Image And Eating Disorders In Adolescents With Type I Diabetes, Ahmad El-Moussa, Dhruva Kadiyala, Kavitha Mohanarajan, Kevin Kim, Michael Brennan, Rajaa Shoukfeh, Ruth Amoakohene

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Type Ii Diabetes Management In Adults: Medications And Community Resources, Varag Abed, Camila Arellano, Carolyn Baldwin, Ethan Ervin, Haya Beydoun, Mahnoor Ayub, Yoshio Wagner

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2022: Helping Patients Access Low-Cost Diabetes Supplies And Medications, Iyanna Peppers, Laial Baltaji, Lucas Edgren, Lyndsay Archer, Molly Wilson

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

September 2022, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Efficacy Of Various Interventions For Achieving Target Hba1c Levels For Patients With Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus And On Exogenous Insulin, Caitlin S. Welch, Archie Troxel

Longitudinal Scholar's Project

Objective: To learn the rates at which patients at UT Family Medicine–St. Francis (UTFM–SF) with type II diabetes mellitus are being prescribed recommended medications—namely metformin, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs)—whether these rates correspond to the severity of hyperglycemia (as indicated by HbA1C level). A secondary goal of the study was to investigate if HbA1C levels are being checked at recommended intervals.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted using records of patients seen at the clinic in the previous four years between the ages of 18 and 65 who had visits with ICD …

Using Digital Storytelling To Assess Patient Experience With Management Of Diabetes In Everyday Life (Model) Study Intervention, Arati Joshi

Longitudinal Scholar's Project

African Americans are disproportionately affected by obesity-associated diabetes compared to their White counterparts. While social determinants of health may contribute to their poor health outcomes, studies have shown that pragmatic primary care-based interventions can be effective in improving the management of obesity-associated diabetes. The Management of Diabetes in Everyday Life (MODEL) is a pragmatic randomized comparative effectiveness trial of three approaches (health coaching, text-messaging, and enhanced usual care) to supporting medically underserved African American patients with uncontrolled diabetes in improving their self-care decisions. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of the MODEL program participation on the …

Evaluation Of A Hands-On Cooking Class And Its Effects On Self-Efficacy In Relation To Healthy Eating In Type 2 Diabetics, Codi A. Jenshak-Gorzinski

DNP Scholarly Projects

The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is alarming and poses a great threat to U.S. national health. Chronic diabetes can lead to serious conditions such as heart attack and stroke, and can result in premature mortality (World Health Organization, 2018). Diabetes can be prevented or treated by eating a healthy diet. Cooking classes are a potential way to improve American’s knowledge of nutritional principles and help them become confident that they have the capacity to eat a healthy diet. The purpose of this DNP project was to determine if participation in cooking classes enhanced self-efficacy as it pertains to healthy …

Metabolic Flexibility In Healthy Hispanics In The Rio Grande Valley With And Without A Family History Of Type 2 Diabetes, Jaime Rodriguez, Ryan D. Russell, Gabriel A. Figueroa, Alexandro Rodriguez, Smaran Marupudi, Yu Lun Tai, Sara Swathy, Jimmy Gonzales

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) has several comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, elevated lipid profile, microvascular complications, and impaired metabolic flexibility (MF: the ability to switch substrate use upon stimulation). Further, healthy Caucasians with a family history of T2D (FH+) have impaired MF similar to T2D, suggesting impaired MF could be an early-detection tool to identify at-risk populations. Hispanics of the Rio Grande Valley have ~3x the T2D rates as the US average, and have ~79% of the people in this region are either overweight or obese. However, patterns of MF in this population have not been addressed. Purpose: The …

Impact Of Public Health Nurse Training On Their Perception To Provide Hypertension And Diabetes Care To Patients In Their Communities., Stephen Goggans, Jean O'Connor, Elena A. Wood, Elizabeth Sacksteder Laclair, Kathryn Martin, Paul Wallach

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association

To evaluate the impact of protocol training by a medical school and public health department on nurses’ perceptions to deliver care to patients with hypertension and diabetes.

Training was delivered using the Georgia Diabetes and Hypertension Nurse protocols for public health nurses. A survey was developed and distributed post training to participants. The training included lectures, workshops, case discussions, simulation, and physical examination practice on standardized patients. Participants were asked about perceptions, both before and after training completion regarding frequency in changing practice and confidence in treating hypertension and diabetes for six items.

Perceived levels of confidence for all questionnaire …

Culturally Sensitive Carbohydrate Sources For Nepalese With Diabetes Or Prediabetes, Rachel Bombardier

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Over 8,000 refugees have started new lives in Vermont since 1980. Many of these people utilize the Community Health Centers of Burlington, for some this may be their first time navigating America's healthcare system. This is a daunting task due to a multitude of barriers, including missing cultural competencies in various aspects of their care. This project focuses on dietary recommendations for Nepalese patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, specifically carbohydrate sources based on fiber content. Type 2 diabetes is a very prevalent chronic disease that costs Vermont $520 million each year. Understanding healthy food options in a culturally …

Tracking Home Blood Glucose Through Mychart, Zachary T. Osborn

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a crucial tool in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics on insulin, and for Type 2 Diabetics who are titrating medications and/or undergoing lifestyle changes. Patients often fail to bring in their SMBG readings (or monitor at all) for a variety of reasons, hindering efforts to adjust their therapy. This project sought to address this gap through educating patients and providers about the EPICs ability to track SMBG readings submitted through MyChart.

Tracking Home Blood Glucose Through Mychart, Zachary T. Osborn

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a crucial tool in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics on insulin, and for Type 2 Diabetics who are titrating medications and/or undergoing lifestyle changes. Patients often fail to bring in their SMBG readings (or monitor at all) for a variety of reasons, hindering efforts to adjust their therapy. This project sought to address this gap through educating patients and providers about the EPICs ability to track SMBG readings submitted through MyChart.

Preventive Medicine Screening Measures, Isaac Adams

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

In order to make progress towards long-term health on a community level, it is imperative to address health needs on a population basis and using a preventive strategy to prevent the development of more serious illness. With this in mind, this project aimed to create a poster providing easy to understand information to patients with regard to health screenings. Specifically, it addressed screenings for diabetes and pre diabetes, colon cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer.

Increasing Healthcare Delivery To The Abenaki People Through Health Screenings, Warrick Sahene

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Utilizing health screenings can increase the number of Abenaki individuals identified with comorbidities related to diabetes and hypertension. Education and resources for health maintenance are also provided to this patient population through physician counseling.

Home Exercise For Patients With Limited Access And Resources, Justin L. Esteban

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Patients with limited resources and who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, don’t have the time or resources available to partake/pursue exercise. Having a home workout program may prove to be beneficial to patients who don't have access to a gym, equipment, or are otherwise constrained by time.

Accessibility Of Nutritious And Healthy Foods To Older Adults, Kristen Wright

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Food insecurity rates are high among older adults who have chronic conditions and/or are homebound. These patients have functional limitations, comorbidities limiting their mobility, and often are socially isolated or live alone, all of which impact their ability to access or make healthy meals. As food insecurity rises, so do the health care costs related to inaccessibility to healthy food, involving the increased risk or prevalence of chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. This project aimed to understand the barriers older adults face in accessing and making healthy meals, and to educate health care providers and patients on recognizing …

Tracking Home Blood Glucose Through Mychart, Zachary T. Osborn

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a crucial tool in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics on insulin, and for Type 2 Diabetics who are titrating medications and/or undergoing lifestyle changes. Patients often fail to bring in their SMBG readings (or monitor at all) for a variety of reasons, hindering efforts to adjust their therapy. This project aimed to address this issue by educating patients and attendings about EPIC's ability to log blood glucose measurements through MyChart.

Addressing Diabetes Education In Chittenden County, Varun Gupta

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

The percent of adults in Chittenden County with diabetes who have received diabetes education was short of national goals. To gather more information about the problem, a NP and 2 diabetic patients were interviewed. A educational handout was created to address some of the concerns brought up that reflect some of the unmet educational needs.