Columbia University in the City of New York · NeuroscienceWilliams Stroke Lab
Olajide Williams · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Olajide Williams leads a research lab at Columbia University focused on improving stroke outcomes by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). Their main project, the SHIFT Trial, investigates how a community-based approach led by health workers can help stroke patients recover better by providing support that tackles the challenges posed by their social and economic conditions. The lab aims to demonstrate that improving these factors can reduce disability and enhance quality of life after a stroke, making healthcare more equitable for vulnerable populations.
strokesocial determinants of healthcommunity health workershealthcare disparitiesfunctional recovery
Research Aims
4AIM 01Examine the effect of the SHIFT intervention on post-stroke outcomes using a randomized controlled trial.
AIM 02Test the hypothesis that improvements in stroke outcomes are linked to reductions in specific SDOH variables.
AIM 03Assess the impact of SHIFT on healthcare system processes and stroke patient re-admission rates.
AIM 04Build organizational capacity of local community-based organizations to sustain SDOH interventions.
Skills the Lab Values
community engagementrandomized controlled trialsdata collectionpatient assessmenthealth outcome measurements
Output against the department
Publications138bottom 49% of dept.345th of 671
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Citations2.5kbottom 16% of dept.565th of 671
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