The LIFT Lab focuses on complexity and system science thinking/methods in health and rehabilitation contexts for continuous learning health systems and outcome improvement.
Our research involves many different disciplines and subjects. Explore our projects below.
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CARESTREAM
A combination of projects focused on quality improvement, student development, and promotion of health and rehabilitation across multiple healthcare settings.
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CBI-PLAAY
Focuses on building physical literacy — confidence, motivation, and skills — to help survivors stay active and improve quality of life.
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DREAMS Women's Health Study
A national initiative to study women in military and first responder roles facing unique challenges that impact sleep, performance, and overall well-being.
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C-FIT
A program that aims to study falls, develop a scalable fall prevention solution, and use 911 fall calls to activate effective fall prevention strategies in homes.
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Health Professional Student Well-Being
This initiative uses surveys, focus groups, and program improvements to enhance well-being and create a healthier learning environment for healthcare students.
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SCALPEL Initiative
Applies Lean principles, frontline collaboration, and real-time data to streamline surgical processes, reduce waste, and improve outcomes in the operating room.
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Surgeon Athlete Project
Utilizes wearable technology to monitor health, fitness, and performance — helping improve surgeon well-being and enhance patient care.