UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research
Palliative care
Researcher Profiles
Catherine A. Sarkisian, MD, MSPH
Other Research Interests: Community-based participatory research, Frailty, Functional status, Physical functioning, Quality of life, Social Engagement, Socioeconomic Status and Health, Physical activity, Successful aging, Health-related quality of life
Joshua Chodosh, MD, MSHS
Other Research Interests: Chronic conditions/morbidity, Cognitive function, Community-based participatory research, Dementia/memory impairment, Frailty, Functional status, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement, Alzheimer's Disease, Implementation research
Karl Lorenz, MD, MSHS
Other Research Interests: Dementia/memory impairment, Frailty, Functional status, Quality of life, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement, Alzheimer's Disease, Health-related quality of life
Susan L. Ettner, PhD
Other Research Interests: Alcohol/Substance Abuse and Misuse, Chronic conditions/morbidity, Long-term care, Health economics and policy
Active Research Projects
Brookdale Leadership in Aging: Determinants of Care Intensity and Decision Making at the End of Life
Related Projects: Chronic conditions/morbidity, Functional status, Quality of life, Reorganizing health care delivery, Practice redesign, Quality Improvement