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).
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.
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.
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).