Research

Current Studies

Participatory Community Integration for TBI Survivors: Development of a Computer Adaptive Test. PI: Joseph Giacino, NIDILLR, 90DPCP008

This project aims to develop a computerized adaptive test to measure community participation for individuals who have sustained a TBI. The work is based out of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) and involves ongoing collaboration with Spaulding’s Neurorehabilitation lab.

 

LeaRRn Learning Scholar Program

As a 2023 LeaRRn Learning Health System (LHS) Scholar, Dr. Evans will partner with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to identify a health system priority and in collaboration develop a proposal for continued LHS work.

LeaRRn Studies

  1. The relationship between length of stay and fall risk in patients with stroke and acquired brain injury (ABI).
    • Project Purpose: Investigate the relationship between LoS and achieving low-risk fall status after Stroke or ABI.
  2. High-intensity gait training (HIGT) with patients with acquired brain injury.
    • Project Purpose: Effectiveness of HIGT in a real-life setting.
  3. Acquired brain injury responsive physical therapy measures.
    • Project Purpose: Evaluation of floor effects of the core six outcome measures for patients with ABI in inpatient rehabilitation.
  4. Implementation of American Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Core Outcome Measure Clinical Practice Guideline in Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation at Spaulding.
    • Project will be presented as a Symposia at ACRM 2024 Conference.

 

Learning Health Systems Training to Improve Disability and Chronic Condition Care (LeaHD)
LHS Scientist Program

LeaHD’s mission is to train scientists in learning health systems research to improve the health-related quality of life of persons with disability and chronic conditions by addressing inequities in access to and quality of rehabilitation and long term services and supports. As a LeaHD LHS Scientist, Dr. Evans is conducting a project related to implementing a mobility program with a special focus on patient and family engagement and education.

LeaHD Studies

  1. Inpatient Mobility Programs Scoping Review.
    • Identify inpatient mobility programs that implement patient or caregiver engagement.