Arts-Based Health Research
Arts-Based Health Research include EnACT, KNACC, and Portrait.
CARE Study
The CARE Study (Confirming the Effects of Acupuncture to Relieve the Symptoms of Gulf War Illness) is a phase II clinical research trial evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for Gulf War Illness in U.S. veterans.
Catalyst Forensic Nursing Science Collaborative
The Catalyst Forensic Nursing Science Collaborative is a forensic nursing research and innovation initiative focused on generating, disseminating, and translating scientific evidence to reduce gender-based violence and improve outcomes for survivors. The Collaborative advances forensic nursing practice, policy, education, and systems of care to promote health, healing, and justice across individuals, families, and communities.
Family Caregiving Collaborative
A growing, but largely unseen, group of family caregivers is quietly providing the healthcare many Americans receive. Their unpaid work is valued at $470 billion nationally ($4.2 billion in Utah) and often comes at the expense of caregivers health. The Family Caregiving Initiative supports the advancement of person- and family-centered care, where patients and caregivers define their "family" and determine how they will participate in care and decision-making.
I-SAFE Study
The I-SAFE Study is a research project focused on developing a survey to assess financial hardship among persons living with dementia and their care contributors. I-SAFE aims to capture experiences and identify those facing economic challenges related to dementia care in order to better support them.
LEAD Study
The LEAD Study is a research initiative led by the University of Utah College of Nursing that focuses on advance care planning for individuals experiencing memory changes, including mild cognitive impairment and dementia. This multi-week, remote-access program provides participants and their family care partners with guided educational modules to help them discuss, document, and share their preferences for future and end-of-life care, with the goal of reducing uncertainty and stress in medical decision-making.
MaMa Study
The MaMa Study is a $1.9M, three-year research project funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute for Nursing Research that aims to evaluate implement a remote-access, on-demand perinatal depression prevention program.
Utah C-PoPS
The Utah C‑PoPS (Caregiving Population Science) Research Group is a research initiative at the University of Utah focused on understanding how caregiving, family structure, and health and social systems influence health outcomes across the life course.
