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Intimate Partner Violence: Improving Screening Rates In The Primary Care Setting, Alexandra E. Churchill
Intimate Partner Violence: Improving Screening Rates In The Primary Care Setting, Alexandra E. Churchill
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) has led to recommended screening for all women of child-bearing age. Implementing validated screening tools within routine wellness visits at primary care offices facilitates awareness and patient support through identification and resource referral.
Screening For Developmental Delays During The Well-Child Visit, Ellen Walker Seyller
Screening For Developmental Delays During The Well-Child Visit, Ellen Walker Seyller
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Due to recent staffing transitions, family medicine physicians at Newtown Primary Care in Danbury, CT are now managing the care of an increasing number of pediatric patients. The goal of this project was to develop a screening tool to allow practitioners to assess for developmental delays during well-child visits. The tool includes 10-question surveys for ages 1mo, 2mo, 4mo, 6mo, 12mo, 15mo, 2yo, 3yo, or 4yo with a scoring guide and a list of some concerning signs at each stage.
What's In Your Cup? Increasing Transparency And Confidence In Alcohol Use Screening And Brief Intervention, Dylan C. Koundakjian
What's In Your Cup? Increasing Transparency And Confidence In Alcohol Use Screening And Brief Intervention, Dylan C. Koundakjian
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
19% of Vermonters report drinking alcohol at levels which puts their health at risk, but many healthcare providers do not feel confident in addressing their patients' usage. This can stem from lack of experience with alcohol use, worries about stigma, and time constraints. However, data has shown that even 5-15 minute interventional conversations can significantly reduce a patient's risky drinking. This project aims to provide real-world, practical advice for having conversations around alcohol, and provides a conversion chart converting popular alcoholic beverages into standard drink equivalents.
Quality Improvement: Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Within Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Dylon K. Gookin
Quality Improvement: Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Within Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Dylon K. Gookin
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Nearly 8 out of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. However, powerful screening tools exist that enable us to detect and manage cervical changes before they develop into cervical cancer. In spite of this, cervical cancer screening rates remain low for many providers. This public health project sought to identify and address a cause for low cervical cancer screening rates within the Hudson Headwaters Health Network. A literature review determined that education and mailed invitation letters were proven methods for improving cervical cancer screening rates. Following a review of the local population demographics, West Mountain Health …