Family & Community Medicine Research Opportunities
Kris Baughman, Ph.D.
The Inclusion of Policy Content and Recommendations within Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine Journals: A Bibliometric Analysis
Including policy content in scientific articles is an important step in the implementation of new practices and the evaluation of current practices. This study will examine the inclusion of policy content and recommendations within gerontology and geriatric medicine journals. Methods: A bibliometric analysis will be conducted examining author guidelines, solicitation of policy articles, and other related journal characteristics. The study will allow us to determine which journals are most likely to include policy as a crucial component of the research process.
Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw, Ph.D., M.P.A.
Adolescent Substance Use Disorder in Northeast Ohio – Exploratory Study
Primary care providers (PCPs, including primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) are frequently the first line care for many patients with substance use disorders (SUD). The same is also true for pediatricians, however most SUD research is conducted in adults even though many patients with SUD report engaging with alcohol and other drugs in adolescents. The IOM has recommended health professions education and training programs should provide educational opportunities in SUD treatment in primary care. This study will explore the feasibility of treating pediatric patients with SUD in a primary care setting, and to assist PCPs in the successful incorporation of MAT into all levels of medical education and primary care practice.
Hannah Haynie, M.S.
Changes in Prescriber Attitudes About Medication-Assisted Treatment Training from Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Primary care providers (PCPs, including primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners) are frequently the first line care for many patients with opioid use disorders. The IOM has recommended health professions education and training programs should provide educational opportunities in pain assessment and treatment in primary care. To address this critical training need, NEOMED and Metro Health Services collaborated to offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) training designed specifically for PCPs. The recent opioid crisis has created an increased need for addiction treatment.
To assist PCPs in the successful incorporation of MAT into all levels of medical education and primary care practice, NEOMED and Metro Health have been offering training sessions since November 2017. The 12-hours of training includes 4 hours of self-directed online MAT training offered by SAMHSA and AAAP, 4 hours in-person MAT and 4 hours supplemental training designed for PCPs. The supplemental training teaches clinicians the significance of opiate use disorders and identification; MAT implementation best practices, and how to converse with patients about MAT; misconceptions about MAT; means to address stigmas associated with MAT; and motivational interviewing. This plan goes beyond the required 8 hours of required MAT for the X waiver and is designed to ensure that PCPs achieve a level of comfort in delivering this type of treatment. Even with recent changes in legislation, training has continued to ensure provider competency and comfortability when providing MAT services.
A manuscript describing the initial study was accepted for publication by the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine in November 2022.
Amy Lee, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Investigating Clinical Servicew Structures for Christine’s Hope
Christine’s Hope is a non-profit based in Cuyahoga County. Its mission statement is to “create meaningful engagements and a sense of belonging, dignity, and respect for Citizens who are differently-abled. As a nonprofit, all proceeds are used to create a bright future for adults with cognitive delays.” The Consortium of Eastern Ohio Medical University has worked with its founder, Bess Vrettos, on projects to enhance programming. Ms. Vrettos has stated that they would like to offer clinical telehealth services to their clients. This project will take steps to help Ms. Vrettos decide whether it might be possible to achieve FQHC, FQHC look-alike, free clinic, or community health center status is in her organization’s best interest. Students will interview key informants and research the structures of these entities and present their findings.
CONTACT
Nona Hose
Phone: 330.325.6499
Email: nhose@neomed.edu
These projects are funded by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP).
Student Research Fellowship Program
