Teachers College at Columbia University · PsychologyParkinson's Rehabilitation and Telehealth Lab
Michelle S Troche · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Michelle Troche's lab is focused on improving healthcare outcomes for individuals with Parkinson's Disease, particularly regarding airway protection issues like swallowing and coughing disorders. The lab conducts research comparing traditional in-person rehabilitation methods to modern telehealth approaches, aiming to determine how effective these therapies are under different conditions. The ultimate goal is to make these crucial services more accessible and effective for patients, especially those who may struggle to receive in-person care.
Parkinson's Diseasetelehealthairway protectiondysphagiarehabilitationCough Skill TrainingExpiratory Muscle Strength Trainingquality of lifepatient-centered outcomes
Research Aims
3AIM 01Compare clinical outcomes of EMST+CST delivered in-person vs. telehealth.
AIM 02Evaluate long-term results of EMST+CST in both modalities.
AIM 03Identify factors influencing patient adherence to treatment.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial designtelehealth implementationpatient assessmentoutcomes measurementdata collectionstatistical analysistreatment adherence evaluationcough training techniquesmuscle training techniques
Output against the department
Publications118bottom 35% of dept.191st of 296
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Citations3.8kbottom 35% of dept.192nd of 296
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