The WVU CED stimulates and promotes interdisciplinary research where scientists, practitioners, and people with disabilities work together to tackle disability-related issues relevant to West Virginia. One of the key objectives of the WVU CED is to improve the lives of West Virginians of all ages with disabilities by supporting diverse, inclusive communities. Our research aligns with that mission and addresses the domains of employment, access to quality health care, health and wellness, and transitions.
Research Project Highlights
| Researcher | Project |
|---|---|
| Amanda Acord-Vira, OTR/L, EdD | The experience of caregiving for an individual with brain injury |
| Lesley Cottrell, PhD | Assessing provider, family, and patient navigation perceptions of patient navigator models of care |
| Cassaundra Miller, CCC-SLP | Emergent Online Clinical Learning Theory & Telehealth Pedagogies During COVID-19 |
| Lesley Cottrell, PhD | Assessing provider and family perceptions of care coordination services in the first three years after childbirth |
| Steven Wheeler | Supporting individuals with TBI in rurural communities: An analysis of the "Funds for You" Program in WV |
Recruitment Center
This section provides details for research opportunities available to individuals, families, and providers.
IMPACT WV
TCU research study on the effectiveness of screening tools in detecting autism spectrum disorders
We are conducting a research study on the effectiveness of screening tools in detecting autism spectrum disorders in children of both sexes. We are seeking parents or caregivers of children between the ages of five and eleven whose children have received a formal ADOS score. Participation will take no more than 10 minutes and will involve filling out a short survey. Participation is completely voluntary, and data will be deidentified and stored on locked computers at TCU.
If you are interested, please access the TCU research study here.
Journal Club: Research Read
Scholarly Work
Kurowski-Burt, A., & Miller, C. (2022). Strengths based approach to pediatric feeding. AOTA Special Interest Section Quarterly, 7(2).
Steven Wheeler, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Amanda Acord-Vira, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA; SueAnn Woods, PhD, OTR/L, CHT; and Cortland Nesley, BFA
A parent-led, patient-centered medical home model instruction for interprofessional undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities
Open Access article, A parent-led, patient-centered medical home model instruction for interprofessional undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities, published in Medical Education Online, Volume 27 Issue 1, is now available to access via tandfonline.com.
Revised citation
Heginbotham L, Baugh G, Lefeber T, Friehling L, Barnhart C, Miller LA, Moore L, Cottrell L. A parent-led, patient-centered medical home model instruction for interprofessional undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities. 2022. Med Ed Online; 27: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10872981.2021.2012105.