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Telephone Usage At Mercy Hospital's Primary Care Practices, Julia C. Nason

Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations

This capstone focuses on Mercy’s primary care practices, reviews how their phone process currently works, reasons for patients calling, and then researching best practices for the telephones.

Connecticut's Elderly Population: An In-Depth Analysis Of Current And Future Trends In Elder Care, With A Focus On Dementia And Cognitive Decline, Emily J. Snodgrass

Honors Scholar Theses

The aging population in Connecticut currently represents ~15% of the state’s population but is anticipated to rapidly increase over the next 20 years. My thesis is an examination of the types of interventions and programs currently available for elderly persons with memory impairment and cognitive decline, as well as the challenges associated with caring for a larger elderly population. Data collected from interviews with CT healthcare and research professionals representative of the diverse specialties of aging together with an analysis of current research literature are used to demonstrate the importance of continued research and expansion of appropriate and accessible services …

Why?-Abetes: Understanding Diabetes Management In Rural Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, Kyra Wicklund

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This project will investigate how diabetics, family members, and community members involved with diabetes relate to the disease and its continued management in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Although diabetes is an issue worldwide, it has been largely over-looked in sub-Saharan Africa. This study utilized interviews with diabetics, family members of diabetics, and clinic staff as well as personal observations to reveal the strategies, challenges, and stories of diabetes in this area. Conversations with local health experts verified that diabetes is a major issue in the area of this study. Topics of interest were support structures present; education; …

Analysis Of Traditional Medicine In Zanzibar, Tanzania, Jessica Baylor

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Traditional medicine is used as a major source of health care in developing countries. A small island off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar has traditional medicine embedded in its culture. Informal interviews of community members and healers in four different villages as well as interviews with the Department of Forestry and the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Unit were conducted over a four week study. This study found that community members of four villages in Zanzibar supported the idea of a regulation of traditional medicine by the government. It also found that the majority of traditional medicine users have noticed a …

The Impact Of Jordanian Health Care Policy On The Maternal And Reproductive Health Care Seeking Behavior Of Syrian Refugee Women, Momina Mazhar

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

On November 20, 2014, the Jordanian government rescinded the free health care it had provided to Syrian refugees living in the host community. Now, Syrians must pay the same amount as uninsured Jordanians when seeking health care in facilities run by the Jordanian Ministry of Health. Identified as a vulnerable and disadvantaged population, most of the Syrian community is not financially secure and has difficulty meeting the cost of living in Jordan. This study surveyed 36 Syrian women and interviewed 2 of them in order to determine the effects this policy has had on their maternal and reproductive health seeking …

Babies First: Ensuring Proper Infant Nutrition During Emergencies, Abigail M. Alonso

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Background: Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for an infant, living in all regions and cultures. Recommendations apply across the board, from developed nations to refugee camps, from women with HIV to those with time constraints regarding feeding. There also exists a complex relationship between corporations that provide BMS and the NGOs working to promote breastfeeding in emergency situations amongst vulnerable populations.

Objective: The objective of this paper is to expose breastfeeding promotion, using the Dadaab camps in Northeastern Kenya as a case study of IYCF programs and support of breastfeeding among low-literacy populations with an emphasis on women …

A Prescription For Better Health: The Role Of On-Line Research In Doctor-Nurse-Patient Communication, Julie Anne Maio

Theses and Dissertations

As more technological media are made available to health consumers, patients take to the Internet to research ailments, side effects, and pressing health matters. Patients widely use this information to feel empowered and in control of their health. Yet, many sources perpetuate false information, or are deemed untrustworthy by healthcare professionals (HCPs). This dissonance can create a lack of collaborative communication between patients and the healthcare team. As such, the present study examined perceived credibility of online sources (.org websites, .com websites, forums, social media, etc.), patient intent to disclose online information, patient empowerment, HCPs communication styles, HCP-patient partnerships and …

Community Dental Health Coordinator Program Overview And Planning For Communities, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Full Authorization Of A Community Dental Health Coordinator In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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10 Steps To Increase Provider Participation In Medicaid And Reduce Associated Administration Burdens, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Pilot A Community Dental Health Coordinator Sabbatical In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Coalitions 101 Questions And Answers, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Sample News Release, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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Sample Op Ed: Dental Care Supports Longer, Happier Life In Nursing Homes, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Sample Social Media Posts, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Implementing A Basic Community Dental Health Coordinator Program, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

5 Steps To Promote Incurred Medical Expense (Ime) Reimbursement In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Contracting With A Health Center, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Medical-Dental Collaboration, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Starting A Head Start Program In Your Office, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Start A Cdhc Training Program At A College Or University, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Sample Member Survey, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Sample Resource Sheet: Connecting Patients To Care, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Primary Care, Priti Patel

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

The Capstone Project is focused on communicating, influencing and educating other health care professionals regarding the role of occupational therapy in the future model of primary care delivery initiated by the adoption of the Affordable Care Act and the Triple Aim Initiative. Currently, primary care, the largest health care platform in United States, is not inclusive of occupational therapy services. Occupational therapists have the scope, knowledge and understanding to be part of the redesigned team model of primary care. Educating those currently working in primary care about adding occupational therapy services can have a significant impact on the profession of …

Oral Health And The Elderly Talking Points, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

10 Steps To Increase Provider Participation In Medicaid/Streamline Administration, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Sample Interview Advisory, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

No abstract provided.

Underserved Patients' Perspectives On How The Ehr Impacts Their Health, Marie Mirna Lexima

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Our modern health care system requires technology that can deal with multidisciplinary and complex processes, operations, and situations. The EHR, by far, is one of the greatest health information technology innovations that satisfy these requirements because of its efficiency and the effectiveness of its features. This study sought to develop an in-depth understanding of how underserved patients' perspectives about their health and illness, can contribute to greater use of the EHR. It also sought to improve their health outcomes and maintain sustainable change in the lives of the underserved. A quantitative non-experimental design study was conducted over a 6-week period …

H2h Strategies Associated With Reduced Heart Failure Readmission Rates In Georgia Hospitals, Carisa Sellers

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Reducing heart failure risk standardized readmissions rates (RSRRs) continues to be a challenge in the United States. Among Medicare beneficiaries, the U.S. national rate for heart failure RSRRs is 23, and Georgia only has 3 hospitals with heart failure RSRRs that are better than the national rate. The hospital component of the chronic care model (CCM) was the theoretical framework used in this study because the model was designed to assist heath care organizations in improving chronic care outcomes. Researchers have indicated that the Hospital to Home Initiative (H2H), a national quality improvement campaign launched in 2009, is effective in …

Third-Degree Family Health History And Perception Of Disease Risk, Liana Carrasco Romero

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic diseases are a significant cause of illness and mortality in the United States. Hereditary predisposition to chronic diseases is a useful indicator for identifying people at risk for disease development. An ideal tool for determining this predisposition is the CDC, NIH, and AAFP recommended third-degree family health history (FHH). The aim of this quantitative, cross-sectional study, based on the theoretical frameworks of social constructivism and the health belief model, was to assess the possible influence between the completed third-degree FHH and the participant's perception of disease risk. Two-hundred seventy-three participants were recruited from health care facilities and from the …