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Gaps in research and services persist for Americans with disabilities as they age
Experts have identified several needs for older adults with and without disabilities that would enable them to thrive in their communities.
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Gaps in research and services persist for Americans with disabilities as they age
It is important to consider the social determinants of health when assessing the best ways for all seniors to remain in their communities as they age.
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Colin Franz MD, PhD
Physician-Scientist
Board Certifications: Neuromuscular Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Physiatry

Error-enhanced Learning & Recovery in 2 & 3 Dimensions
a NIH funded grant (James Patton, PI) investigating differences in outcomes using models that describe how a person responds to error during practice, so we can prescribe the best therapeutic training.
Research Project

Stroke Impact Scale
Area of Assessment
Activities & ParticipationCognition
Communication
Mental Functions
Bodily Functions
General Health & Development
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure

Glasgow Outcome Scale - Extended
Area of Assessment
CommunicationActivities & Participation
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure

6 Minute Walk Test
Area of Assessment
Bodily FunctionsActivities & Participation
Time
minutes , Participants: 6 minutes (plus 10 minutes seated immediately prior to test if needed)Clinicians: 10 minutes (6-minutes test administration time and an estimated 4 added minutes for set up and break-down of the test materials and environment.
Assessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure

Freezing of Gait Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
Bodily FunctionsActivities & Participation
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure