A5091171439- Urbanization and City Planning
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Transportation Planning and Optimization
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- American Environmental and Regional History
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Transportation and Mobility Innovations
- Construction Project Management and Performance
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Race, History, and American Society
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
Erie County Medical Center
2020-2021
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2016-2021
Transportation Research Board
2018-2021
Abstract Background Transplant candidates are reluctant to accept kidneys from high Kidney Donor Profile Index (KDPI) donors. Incomplete understanding can lead transplant delays for older candidates. Patients need access understandable information make more informed decisions about KDPI. Methods We developed a KDPI‐specific animation with input six stakeholder groups and conducted one‐group pre‐post study 60 kidney feasibility acceptability improve participant KDPI knowledge, understanding,...
BACKGROUND Patient knowledge gaps about the evaluation and waitlisting process for kidney transplantation lead to delayed incomplete testing, which compromise transplant access. We aimed develop evaluate a novel video education approach empower patients proceed with listing increase their motivation. MATERIAL AND METHODS developed 2 theory-informed educational animations input from experts in communication, 20 candidates/recipients, 5 caregivers, 1 anthropologist, 3 community advocates, 36...
Transit agencies utilize the following complementary initiatives to encourage greater fixed-route transit usage by people with disabilities: (1) implement more rigorous paratransit eligibility determination practices and (2) address factors that deter disabilities from using transit. This research focuses on latter uses previously conducted survey data determine most important individuals consider when deciding use various transportation options, how these vary disability community type....
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults experience housing-related barriers. Previous research has described residential challenges experienced by this population, but few studies have examined implementation of housing solutions. This exploratory study conducted 7 semistructured phone interviews with program directors and/or development managers from initiatives offering services to LGBT adults. Qualitative analysis identified themes that characterize the Study results...
To encourage greater fixed route transit use for people with disabilities, agencies are implementing more rigorous paratransit eligibility determination practices. Previous studies identified best practice strategies determination, but did not fully document the implementation of these strategies, nor factors contributing to successes or challenges. This study interviewed 16 across United States investigate ADA complementary practices in order (a) determine extent which adopting suggested as...
Purpose Community benefits agreements (CBAs) redistribute the of new development to distressed communities and historically disenfranchised groups. They allow coalitions labor grassroots organizations negotiate for concessions in process. Yet, CBAs are a relatively tool used planning local economic development, specification about their content scope is evolving. Some earliest were negotiated cities experiencing an influx growth investment. However, less known CBA negotiations shrinking...
Kidney transplant education in dialysis facilities could be optimized with internet resources, like videos, but most qualitative research predates widespread availability of online video about kidney transplantation. To improve understanding staff practices, as well the potential value video, we conducted focus groups center members Buffalo, NY.
Background Web-based education may be a powerful tool to support transplant candidates’ learning and communication about live donor kidney transplantation. Few educational interventions are web-based have sharing for living as primary goal. Methods Through user-centered design iterative usability testing, we developed web platform, called KidneyTIME, an intervention adult candidates. KidneyTIME delivers animated videos improve candidate knowledge, motivation, self-efficacy pursue...