5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish Pediatric Oncology Provider Training Intro and PurposeAccording to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Dental Association (ADA), fluoride varnish is recommended for children every 3-6 months from age of tooth emergence to reduce caries/cavities. Pediatric oncology patients are at a higher risk for cavities due to oral side effects, such as xerostomia, related to oncological treatments. The purpose of this study is to assess precepted…

Sex and gender-related health disparities significantly impact patient outcomes. Despite the importance of sex- and gender-based medicine (SGBM) in personalizing medical care to patients’ unique needs, health professional education and training is lacking sex and gender health education (SGHE) content. In one study, 48% of medical residents answered incorrectly or unsure when asked knowledge questions about sex- and gender-related differences in medicine (Kling et al, 2016). In response to…

Interprofessionality in Health and Education is fundamental for collective and cooperative work in health in a comprehensive and ecological way of knowing, educating and working1. Aware of the importance of this education model, in 2021, at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, the Academic League of Interprofessionality in Health Care was founded, based on vivid experiences by seven students from different health courses in the Ministry of Health program " PET-Health/Interprofessionality”…

Winner of the 2024 Interprofessional Learner Poster Award Background: The Duke Health Center for Interprofessional Education and Care (IPEC) was created to develop interdisciplinary skills and collaboration between healthcare students. The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) was formed to gather MD, PA, PT, OT, and Nursing trainees who could spearhead interprofessional educational, service, and social events. Since SAC’s…

One aim of Healthy People 2030 is to reduce unintended pregnancies and increase family planning. Improving access to contraceptives and providing appropriate education on how to use contraceptive devices are crucial to this. One medical resident recognized that his coresidents did not feel confident in this area and decided to partner with a student pharmacist to improve this knowledge deficit. The aim of this project was to assemble an interprofessional team to educate students and…

Perinatal loss is often considered a traumatic life event. Genetic testing is available to patients upon provider initiation to investigate the etiology, which can aid in the grieving process. While genetic testing is trending towards increased utilization by non-genetic providers, it remains unclear the perceived value in the perinatal setting, specifically in cases of spontaneous miscarriage, stillbirth, and loss due to life-limiting congenital anomalies. Historically, genetic testing is…

Background: Honduras is classified as a middle-income country with rural areas that lack basic healthcare services. In the rural areas, the geographic terrain is often a barrier to mobilizing to access healthcare services in neighboring communities. The School of Pharmacy (SOP) at Wingate University collaborates with Shoulder to Shoulder, Inc. (STS) on medical brigades that create, operate, and support sustainable and accessible health, nutrition, and education services in the community of…

Background: Effective interprofessional education (IPE) prepares future healthcare professionals for collaborative practice. Student feedback plays a crucial role in optimizing IPE experiences across the learning continuum. Recognizing the need for a structured framework, the Interprofessional Education and Care Center (IPEC) established a Student Advisory Committee (SAC). Purpose: The SAC fosters communication and exchange of ideas between students and the IPEC. This student-led body…

Background : Poor oral health among pregnant women is associated with preterm low birth weight babies and premature labor.There lies a lacunae in the awareness regarding the Oro-systemic link, which can be fatal to both the mother and the fetus.Aim: development of IP educational module for antenatal oral health care.Methodology: Mixed Method -Purposive Sampling technique, Need Analysis of the study- Qualitative Approach .Design of an IPE Module in antenatal oral health care and…

BackgroundThe School Health Institute for Education and Leadership Development (SHIELD) recently designed and implemented a racial equity professional development course for school nurses, with the aim of enhancing cultural competence in school nursing practice. The following is a description of the course design and an evaluation of its outcomes. Design/MethodologyAn interdisciplinary team of experts, from the fields of education, healthcare, social sciences, and policy,…