The Utah C-PopS (Caregiving Population Science) Research Group brings together scholars who would like to use population based data sources – particularly, the Utah Population Database – to do research on family caregiving. This group has received IRB/RGE approval to do research on a cohort of decedents, linked to their first-degree family members. This group has trained statisticians who helps the team write papers and grant proposals, as well as consult with new teams about how to use UPDB for family caregiving related topics.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Utah C-PoPS group is to advance understanding of how caregiving, family structure, and social and healthcare systems shape health outcomes across the life course. Through rigorous population-based research, we aim to generate evidence that informs equitable, person- and family-centered care for individuals facing serious illness, aging, and end-of-life transitions. We are committed to using data to drive policy, improve clinical practice, and support the well-being of both patients and their caregivers.
Want to Learn more or join the group?
If you are interested in learning more about this group, please contact Caroline Stephens at caroline.stephens@nurs.utah.edu, and please provide as much information as possible about your research interests:
- What do you want to accomplish with UPDB data? Papers? Projects? Proposals?
- What are your variables of interest? What questions do you have about the data? Process?
- Who is on your team?
- Are there specific things/people you need/want help with to be successful? Do you have the expertise you need? Do you need specific partners/collaborators?
- How can we best support you to be successful?
- What is your timeline?