Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2024
How Student and Faculty Perceptions Differ on the Stressors that Medical Students Face.
Medical education is notorious for the stress that students face as they strive to succeed both academically and clinically. This stress has been linked to declining academic performance and worsening mental health. To combat these negative outcomes, it is essential for medical school faculty and administration to address common stressors among medical students. No studies have addressed whether medical school faculty and students perceive stressors similarly, however. ⋯ This study demonstrated that although faculty anticipated most medical student stressors, there are significant gaps that still need to be addressed to better reduce and respond to the stress experienced by medical students.
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Nutrition counseling is necessary for the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases. US survey data demonstrate that 61% of Internal Medicine (IM) residents receive little to no nutrition training. The objective of our study was to develop a curriculum to increase IM resident comfort and ability in conducting a nutritional assessment. ⋯ This curriculum was successful in increasing IM resident comfort with conducting a nutritional assessment.
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2024
ReviewComprehensive Care for Adults with Down Syndrome in Primary Care Settings.
This review article aims to bridge the knowledge gap in providing comprehensive care to adults with Down syndrome (DS) in primary care settings. Despite the increasing prevalence of adults with DS, there is a significant lack of familiarity and comprehensive guidelines for their health care among primary care physicians. ⋯ This article attempts to provide guidance for healthcare providers on previsit preparation, clinic visit characteristics, testing and screening considerations, and decision making/guardianship for adults with DS. By emphasizing a patient-centered approach, this review aims to enhance the quality of care, reduce associated morbidity and mortality, and ultimately improve the health outcomes of adults with DS.
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Southern medical journal · Jun 2024
Factors Influencing Vision Health and Eye Care among Older Adults in Northeast Tennessee.
The purpose of this study was to examine the factors associated with vision impairment (VI), age-related eye disease (ARED), and frequency of eye examinations among older adults. ⋯ This study contributes to the scarce literature on risk factors associated with vision health among older adults in Appalachia.