”Educating Older Adults with Low-Income About Mediterranean Diet”
Farzaneh Daghigh, PhD, PCOM
In partnership with Beacon Residential communities, this study aims to improve community
resident’s nutrition knowledge to mitigate mortality risk and lower incidences of
chronic diseases through the assessment of eating behaviors and food literacy. Community
residents will be introduced to the MedDiet principles to improve their overall health
through the delivery of culturally specific nutrition education.
“Incidence of Gout in a Population of Underrepresented Type 2 Diabetic Patients”
Farzaneh Daghigh, PhD, PCOM; Arturo Bravo Nuevo, PhD, PCOM
The objective of this multi-site study is to assess the prevalence of hyperuricemia
and gout in type 2 diabetes among low-income racial minorities in partnership with
Beacon Residential communities. Findings from the study will be used to create a more
targeted approach to disease prevention and personalized dietary recommendations for
the community.
“Impact of Implementing Medication Therapy Management Service for Underserved Populations:
Children with Disabilities”
Yujin Kim, PharmD, PhD, PCOM Georgia; Xinyu (Eric) Wang, PhD, PCOM Georgia
This study explores how medication therapy management improves health outcomes among
pediatric patients with disabilities. In partnership with Wheat Mission in Atlanta,
the study engages pharmacy and medical students in hands-on research experiences that
exposes them to special need populations and the implications of medication therapy
management in improving health outcomes.
“Inter-Professional Education and Skills Acquisition in Post-Acute/Long-Term Care
(PALTC): Analysis of Osteopathic Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes”
Nicol Joseph, DO, CMD, PCOM
The purpose of the study is to analyze the effect of an educational intervention that
immerses osteopathic medical students within a post-acute and long-term care (PALTC)
setting with exposure to and interactions with an interdisciplinary team. The study
will analyze the medical student’s knowledge and attitudes regarding PALTC during
rotations with vulnerable populations at Monumental Post Acute Care at Woodsite Park
using pre and post surveys and 360 reviews. Data will potentially improve health care
delivery for diverse patient populations and address issues related to social determinants
of health.
“Investigating Barriers to Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents in Rural
Communities”
Shari Allen, PharmD, BCPP, PCOM Georgia
The study involves a partnership with rural pediatric offices to survey an adolescent
population about their barriers to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly 40% of the
adolescent population are not vaccinated against COVID-19. Current research studies
limit vaccine hesitancy to adult populations. This study aims to gather data that
will contribute to the absence of research on adolescents and vaccine hesitancy. The
research will include students from PCOM, PCOM Georgia and South Georgia who will
use the data gathered to create age-appropriate resources to educate adolescents with
accurate COVID-19 information.
“Keep the Spark”
Lori Redmond, PhD, PCOM Georgia
In partnership with Georgia FirstGen, this multi-year study examines the academic
and systemic barriers that impede underrepresented students’ interest and/or access
to careers in medicine. Data will be gathered to develop an intervention strategy
to expose and increase minority students' preparation for post-secondary education
in health sciences.