University of Nebraska Medical Center · NeuroscienceThe Care Connection Lab
Kuan-Hua Chen · Omaha, Nebraska
Research Focus
Dr. Kuan-Hua Chen's lab at the University of Nebraska Medical Center focuses on Alzheimer's disease and how relationships with family members, especially spouses, can impact the disease's progression. They study how connectedness between patients and their caregivers might slow down the early stages of Alzheimer's. The lab employs various methods, including observations, wearable technologies, and interviews, to gain insights into these dynamics.
Alzheimer's Diseasecaregiver relationshipsspousal interactioncommunity effectsdisease progressionwearable technologysocial supportlongitudinal studypsychosocial factors
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how PWD-CG connectedness influences early AD progression.
AIM 02Explore how community characteristics (urban vs rural) affect PWD-CG connectedness and AD progression.
AIM 03Assess the effectiveness of using wearables to measure PWD-CG connectedness.
Skills the Lab Values
qualitative research methodsquantitative data analysisbehavioral observationwearable technology deploymentlongitudinal study designinterviews and surveysdata collection techniquesstatistical analysisdata management using software
Output against the department
Publications15bottom 2% of dept.657th of 671
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Citations563bottom 3% of dept.652nd of 671
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