Collaborations & Projects
CONVERGE: Addressing Wicked Health System Challenges: A New Framework for International Collaboration
The Qualitative Research lab has collaborated with Provost Neil MacKinnon and his research team to help understand, identify, and describe the factors that influence engagement and progress in international rural health issues through theCONVERGEsymposium. This collaboration includes conducting interviews and focus groups with leaderships and participants in the symposium. Findings for this work are currently under review for publication and will be presented at the 2023American Public Health Associationand 2023Georgia Public Health Associationannual conferences.
Pediatric Pathways Program (PPP)
The QRL is collaborating with Dr. April Hartman to develop a training program for middle school and medical school students with the goal of developing the skills needed to get an accurate history of mental and/or behavioral health concerns, asking about substance use, and addressing social determinants of health in a way that is culturally sensitive and compassionate. QRL affiliateDr. Darla Linvillewill conduct focus groups with middle school and medical school students regarding their experiences with the PPP program in order to improve its efficacy.Dr. Melanie O’Mearaand theater students are heading the training efforts using a theater model. The pilot program takes place June 2023 on the Summerville Campus and includes faculty from across the campuses.
Influence of Social Media on Anesthesiology Residency Decisions
Dr. Angela Bratton has collaborated with Dr. Caryl Bailey, Assistant Professor Anesthesiology, and students Amelia Vu and Andy Nguyen in their research on recruitment barriers in the field of anesthesiology. Their work is to be presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting in San Francisco and will be submitted for publication.
Foster Care Transition into Higher Education
The QRL has teamed with Dr. Stacie Pettit and her research team focusing on understanding educational experiences of children raised in foster care. This collaboration includes training and conducting analysis of focus groups.
Are Health Benefits of School Based Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Interventions in Childhood Carried Forward into Young Adulthood
Dr. Julie Zadinsky has joined a team of faculty from the Georgia Preventative Institute, headed by Director, Dr. Yanbin Dong, to assess the long-term health and social benefits of an after-school program in young adulthood. Services provided include research design consultation, focus groups, and analysis.
Exploring Maternal and Child Health Through Systematic Braiding
The QRL is teaming with Dr. Ashwini Tiwari and team to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a breastfeeding peer support education program. Dr. Angela Bratton will training graduate assistants in the areas of interview techniques and data analysis.
