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Interventions For Fall Prevention In Community-Dwelling Older Persons, Gregory S. Roy
Interventions For Fall Prevention In Community-Dwelling Older Persons, Gregory S. Roy
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Falls in individuals over the age of 65 is a pervasive problem resulting in significant health and economic burden in our country. Thus, effective fall prevention strategies are an important public health measure, especially in an age group that is growing rapidly. Research has shown a multifactorial approach to fall prevention addressing environmental hazards, strength and balance, medications, and medical comorbidities to be most effective. Despite there being strong evidence to support this, many individuals are unaware of the factors that put them at risk and ways to mitigate them. An educational pamphlet containing evidence-based strategies to reduce fall risk …
Availability Of Shingrix Vaccine In St. Albans And Its Benefits Vs Zostavax, Ibrahim Sobhi-Luther Hussein
Availability Of Shingrix Vaccine In St. Albans And Its Benefits Vs Zostavax, Ibrahim Sobhi-Luther Hussein
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Across the United States, including St. Albans, Vermont, a shortage of Shingrix Vaccine has left many patients without effective protection from shingles. The purpose of this project was to identify how patients could obtain the vaccine within a reasonable amount of time, and avoid being placed on long wait-lists at pharmacies. Four different pharmacies in St. Albans were contacted. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians explained what patients can do to receive the vaccine with less hassle. These tips will be given to patients in handouts at NOTCH along with information about the significant benefits of Shingrix vs the previous Zostravax.
Caring For An Aging Loved One, Meredith Ann Lackie
Caring For An Aging Loved One, Meredith Ann Lackie
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Caregivers serve as a critical extension of US health care system. Approximately 80% of adults requiring long-term care currently live at home in the community, and unpaid family caregivers provide 90% of their care. Among caregivers, 81 % feel inadequately trained for the skills they perform and those who report the highest burden are more likely to be less educated, to live with the care recipient, and to perceive they had no choice in assuming the caregiver role. The goal of this project was to identify local resources available for caregivers and to understand the barriers to accessing these supports. …