Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise in Community Living Centers: An Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
VA HSR 1I01HX003817-01Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2028
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Description: The goal of this stepped-wedge hybrid Type 2 trial is to evaluate effectiveness and implementation outcomes of a multi-site PLIE training program in VA nursing homes. |
The Center for Data to Discovery and Delivery Innovation (3DI)
VA HSR 1I50HX004001-01Oct 1, 2024 - Sep 1, 2029
Role: Director, Veteran Engagement Core |
A Randomized Trial of a Telehealth-Based Group Yoga Program for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
NIH/NCCIH R01AT012461Aug 1, 2024 - Jul 30, 2029
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: The goal of this randomized trial is to evaluate the effects of a yoga intervention involving group videoconference-based instruction and individual practice of trauma-informed yoga techniques for chronic pelvic pain syndrome in women. |
Gaps in Identification, Referral and Treatment of Cannabis Use in VA Primary Care
VA HSR 1 I01 HX003522-01Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2028
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: The goal of this study is to further understanding of the prevalence of cannabis use in VA primary care patients, the current gaps in care, the need for screening, and improve our understanding of the harms associated with use. |
Development and Feasibility of a Telehealth Mind-Body Menopause Program
VA Office of Rural Health NOMAD PROJ-04118Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2026
Role: Principal Investigator
Description: This project will develop and test a nonpharmacologic program to support rural women Veterans’ physical and mental health through the menopause transition. |
A Partnered Evaluation to Improve Identification and Management of Functional Impairment and Frailty for Older Veterans in VA Primary Care
VA HSR/QUERI 1I50HX003771-01Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 20, 2026
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Description: The purpose of this QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative is to implement and evaluate a patient-centered, low-burden intervention to improve measurement of functional status in VA primary care settings nationally. We hypothesize that implementing this intervention will increase identification and improve management of functional impairment among older Veterans while providing key data to inform VHA strategic planning related to long-term services and supports. We will use a hybrid effectiveness-implementation adaptive trial design. |
Telehealth delivery of the Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise Program (Tele-PLIÉ) for rural Veterans with dementia and their caregivers
VA Office of Rural Health PROJFY-009807Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 20, 2026
Role: Principal Investigator
Description: This project will adapt and test the evidence-based Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) Program for VA telehealth delivery (Tele-PLIÉ) for rural Veterans with dementia and their caregivers. |
Yoga as a therapeutic modality for women across the aging spectrum: advancing understanding of self-efficacy, observed success, and barriers to practicing yoga
NIH/NCATS P0541014Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Role: Principal Investigator
Description: The goal of this mixed-methods project is to evaluate the effects of age and functional status on midlife and older women’s self-confidence and experience with learning and sustaining a therapeutic yoga practice in the context of a multi-site trial of yoga for urinary incontinence. |
TeleYoga: Expanding Access to Complementary and Integrative Health for Rural Veterans
VA Office of Rural Health OMAT 16016Oct 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2023
Role: Principal Investigator
Description: The Veterans Health Administration has included yoga as part of the standard medical benefits package, yet rural Veterans have limited access to yoga instruction. The TeleYoga Program will increase rural Veteran access to yoga and aims to improve rural Veterans’ experience, satisfaction, and patient-reported outcome measures, including overall physical and mental health and well-being. This study includes external implementation for 8 sites and a mixed-methods evaluation to assess implementation and effectiveness outcomes. |
Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise in Community Living Centers (PLIÉ -CLC)
VA Health Services Research & Development 1I01HX002764Jun 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Role: Co-Investigator |
Extending Independence and Quality of Life for People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia through Telehealth Program Delivery
NIH/NIA R43 AG059520Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Role: Co-Investigator |