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Kerri
L. Cavanaugh, M.D. M.H.S.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Research Specialty:
Health Services Research Including Epidemiology, Behavioral
Intervention Research, Survey Design, and Patient-Reported
Outcomes
Research Description:
My research examines health communication in complex chronic
disease with a focus on diabetes mellitus and kidney disease. We
identify barriers to effective communication between patients,
providers, health systems and the public that impact disease
awareness, knowledge, optimal self-care, and health outcomes.
Specifically we have identified that health literacy and numeracy
are associated with glycemic control in patients with diabetes, and
this can be improved by employing literacy and numeracy-sensitive
tools to enhance the interactions between patients and providers.
Similarly, we have identified that in patients with chronic kidney
disease, awareness and knowledge of their disease status is lower
than desired, but can be improved by the physician use of a brief
worksheet to supplement clinic visit dialogue. Our on-going
projects further our previous research by detailing the
communication between patients with diabetes and providers in
primary care, identifying potential targets for educational
interventions, and testing training programs for both providers and
patients.
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