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Hypertension Patient Compliance, Taylor Myers
Hypertension Patient Compliance, Taylor Myers
University Honors Program
Hypertension is a prevalent condition in the United States that often has many comorbidities. It is usually asymptomatic, so patients are less likely to comply with treatment if they feel healthy. This is a growing concern due to the complications that can arise from hypertension. Hypertension can be associated with a lower quality of life in patients that have symptoms. However, in patients that do not show symptoms they may feel that they have a higher quality of life by not changing their preexisting habits. The reasons for patient noncompliance will be studied as well as interventions to increase compliance, …
Medicine Cabinets: The New Drug Dealers, Rodney Richmond
Medicine Cabinets: The New Drug Dealers, Rodney Richmond
Faculty Research and Publications
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Realizing Improved Patient Care Through Human-Centered Design In The Operating Room, Volume 1, Clemson Center For Health Facilities Design & Testing
Realizing Improved Patient Care Through Human-Centered Design In The Operating Room, Volume 1, Clemson Center For Health Facilities Design & Testing
Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing
This 4-year grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality supports the development of a learning lab focused on designing a safer, more ergonomic operating room. Sponsor: Agency Agency for Healthcare Research Quality Project period: 9/1/15 to 8/31/19 Project Description: The overarching goal of the learning lab titled “Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) is to develop an evidence-based framework and methodology for the design and operation of operating rooms such that it impacts improved perioperative outcomes including surgical site infections, surgical errors and staff injuries.