University of Rochester · NeuroscienceParkinson's Care and Community Unit
Benzi M Kluger · Rochester, New York
Research Focus
The research lab led by Dr. Benzi M Kluger focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals affected by Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) through innovative palliative care methods. The lab is exploring community-based interventions that combine palliative care with neurology to address both medical and psychosocial needs of patients and their caregivers. Their goal is to enhance care delivery in the community and provide better support mechanisms through online learning communities and social support networks.
Parkinson's DiseaseLewy Body Dementiapalliative carecommunity-based interventionsquality of lifecaregiver supportneurodegenerative disorders
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based outpatient palliative care model for PD and LBD
AIM 02Assess the feasibility of implementing this model in community settings
AIM 03Analyze the impact of this palliative care model on patient and caregiver quality of life
AIM 04Identify characteristics that may predict intervention benefits for patients and caregivers
AIM 05Explore optimization opportunities for the palliative care model through stakeholder feedback.
Skills the Lab Values
patient interviewscommunity health assessmentsdata collection and analysisclinical trial designpalliative care techniquesonline healthcare interventionscaregiver traininghealthcare utilization metrics
Output against the department
Publications271top 26% of dept.176th of 671
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Citations7.6ktop 49% of dept.326th of 671
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