Research

Summary of Selected Research Projects

 

Effects of cognitive stimulation among people with and without dementias

June 2022-Present

 

Data Analysis and Manuscript Preparation

 

Role: Primary Investigator

 

Project Description: The aim is to determine possible benefits of cognitive stimulation program among people with and without dementia in different community settings (including those living at home, assisting living facilities and nursing homes).

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Present Perception of Parkinson-related symptoms and perception of unmet needs among different groups (including individuals with PD, families, and health-care professionals)

January 2020-Present

With Cindy Washington

Data Collection and Data Analysis

Role: Primary Investigator

Project Description: The aim is to identify the knowledge and understanding of Parkinson disease-related symptoms and perception of unmet needs within Oklahoma and other under-served areas.

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Activities to help develop treatment goal writing skills

May 2019

With Karen Copeland (Oklahoma State University)

Data Analysis

Role: Co-investigator

Project Description: The aim is to incorporate different in-class activities to foster and facilitate effective treatment goal writing skills among undergraduate and graduate students of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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Benefits of Community-Based Multidisciplinary Programs for Individuals with Parkinson Disease and their Families: Stillwater CANe (Communication, Arts, Nutrition, Exercise) Project

December 2019-Present

With Tim Passmore and Gena Wollenberg (Oklahoma State University)

Manuscript Preparation

Role: Co-investigator

Project Description: The aim is to develop and examine long-term benefits of community- based multidisciplinary programs for individuals with Parkinson disease and their communication partners (including family members and friends).