Education

Digital Technology to Support Adherence to Hypertension Medications for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by mild impairment in one or more cognitive functions and is associated with an increased risk for failure to take prescribed medications. Hypertension is prevalent among persons with MCI (PwMCI) and nonadherence to medications increases the risk of accelerated cognitive decline through cerebrovascular disease. Adherence is often only 46% or lower among PwMCI.

Determining Optimal Treatment Intensity for Children with Language Impairment (LI)

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This project will determine the optimal treatment intensity for children with language impairment (LI), provided via telepractice platforms, and will investigate the moderating influence of the home environment on children’s outcomes.

COVID-19, Vaccinations and School / Community Resources: Children's Longitudinal Health and Education Outcomes Using Linked Administrative Data

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This research will examine how significant disruptions to children’s health, education and overall well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic created lasting influence on health, development and social trajectories, and the risk for long-term health outcomes.

Characterizing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Development in the ABCD Cohort

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This study leverages the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) cohort to examine the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on developmental trajectories of brain functioning, cognition, substance use, academic achievement, social functioning, and physical and mental health in children.