Featured Projects
Some of Our Featured Projects
Understanding Patient Perceptions of Thyroid Surgery Outcomes
Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC) is highly treatable with surgical intervention. However, Thyroid Surgery can result in voice changes, swallowing difficulties, or hypoparathyroidism, all of which adversely affect quality of life.
Implementation Evaluation of a Novel Surgical Intervention
Virtual ACE is a promising intervention designed to improve post-surgical outcomes in elderly patients, increase mobility and reduce the incidence of post-surgical delirium. The project was implemented in two surgical units at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The aim of this study was to evaluate the facilitators and barriers to successful implementation so that Virtual ACE could be disseminated to other hospitals.
Training: Using NVivo to Analyze Right to Farm Laws
This research aims to analyze and compare “right to farm” statutes across all fifty states with an emphasis on the implications of these laws on small and multigenerational property holders.
Expert Focus Groups to Assess the Potential for Clinical Adoption of a Novel Technology
The research team convened a series of focus groups at professional meetings of Speech-Language Pathologists to elicit feedback on the viability of adopting High-Resolution Manometry in clinic.
How Can a Mobile App Facilitate Pre- and Post-Surgical Patient Engagement?
More than half of all surgical complications occur after discharge from the hospital. Yet, very little useful information is given to patients or to their family members to help guide them through post-surgical self-care. The need for accessible, easy-to-understand surgical self-care information is especially acute among low-literacy and underserved populations.
Focus Groups to Understand How Young People Interpret Instagram Vaping Posts
The research team convened a series of focus groups at professional meetings of Speech-Language Pathologists to elicit feedback on the viability of adopting High-Resolution Manometry in clinic.