Research Areas

In support of our vision to improve the health of populations by inspiring and educating health scientists, the college conducts research in a variety of areas, focused on improving patient care and outcomes. Although much of our research is cross-disciplinary, our researchers aim to spark intellectual discoveries in their respective fields of health administration and health services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation, scholarship of teaching and learning, speech-language pathology, and stroke recovery research.

Health Services Research

The college’s Health Services Research (HSR) portfolio includes projects concentrated in four areas: Use of electronic and archival data in HSR; mixed-methods program evaluation; cost, value and cost effectiveness studies; and design and analytic support for pragmatic and implementation trials.

Health Services Research

Occupational Therapy

Therapist assisting patient via telehealth

OT Research

Physical Therapy

Four healthcare workers assisting a prone man with therapy

Faculty members in the Division of Physical Therapy have a range of research expertise that spans rehabilitation and education. They are subject matter experts in the areas of stroke rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders and management, pediatrics, geriatrics, wheelchair delivery, and more.

PT Research

Speech-Language Pathology

Therapists and clients examine a book together

Researchers in the Division of Speech-Language Pathology have broad research interests that include the scholarship of teaching and learning, language development, swallowing, and more, across a diverse range of populations.

SLP Research

Stroke Recovery

Through the SRRC and NC NM4R, our researchers are investigating the recovery processes specific to walking, balance and strength training, arm and hand function, voice and swallowing disorders, depression, visual neglect, and sensation.

Stroke Recovery Research