Mentor Areas
Physical activity, wearables, stroke, health services research, rehabilitation
Description:
I study behavior change. This includes how to use insights from behavioral economics (gamification, incentives) to motivate older adults with stroke or Parkinson disease to increase their physical activity. I use wearable devices and remote monitoring technologies, which enable a fully remote design for our interventions. I also use electronic health record and insurance claims data to understand care processes for adults post-stroke, including access and amount of rehabilitation, and how this may vary between rural and urban populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Individuals who are interested in rehabilitation (physical therapy or occupational therapy), digital technologies, or older adult populations. Experience with R is preferred, but not necessary.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.