My research program centers on understanding how community-based long-term care services can better serve older adults, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
NIH/NIGMS R16 (2025–2029) | $588,000
This study examines how adult day services centers across the United States sense environmental changes, adapt their operations, and continuously improve to meet the evolving needs of older adults and their families.
Investigating patterns and predictors of EHR adoption among adult day services centers using national data from the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers.
A community-based pilot study exploring the efficacy of music-based interventions for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How do adult day services centers develop and maintain the capabilities needed to thrive in a changing healthcare landscape? My work applies management theory—specifically the concept of dynamic capabilities—to understand organizational adaptation in this sector.
What factors facilitate or hinder the adoption of electronic health records and health information exchange among community-based care providers?
How can services be designed and delivered to better meet the needs of ethnically diverse older adult populations, particularly Chinese Americans?
What community-based interventions can support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers?