Our Research
Aging · Fall Prevention · Physical Function · Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation professionals treating aging persons being discharged or newly discharged from the hospital need a way to help family members reduce the fall risk of their family member in a way that is accessible and easy to use and prevents premature rehospitalization due to fall-related injuries.
Cognition · Epidemiology · Health Disparities · Healthcare Quality · Hispanic Health · Long-Term Care · Population Health · Rehabilitation
Healthcare needs in diverse populations of older adults: Older adults need ways to meet their healthcare needs so as to continue living in their home environment and benefit from a high quality of life.
COVID-19 · Rehabilitation · Physical Function
COVID survivors need a way to seek healthcare in a way that is holistic in nature and cuts across multiple disciplines. My research aims to provide better solutions to optimize care after acute illness, decrease patient burden, and improve health related quality of life.
Healthcare Quality · Physical Function · Readmissions · Rehabilitation
Rehab clinicians need to deliver high-value interventions in the post-acute phase so that patients do not incur costly readmissions and are able to optimize their personal functional recovery.