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NAME: Kathleen Wilber
TITLE: Mary Pickford Foundation Professor of Gerontology; Professor of Health Services Administration
RESEARCH TOPICS:
1. Health Services Administration
2. Elder abuse
3. Conservatorship/guardianship
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Dr. Wilber’s research has focused on improving the quality of life of people with chronic physical and mental health conditions, by improving the formal health and long term care delivery system. Her work on collaborative relationships among providers has examined cost effectiveness and health outcomes of different service delivery structures. This research includes outcomes research for older adults in managed care, the development and evaluation of chronic care models that link acute and long-term care, and the testing and translation of evidence-based long-term care interventions into practice settings.
In addition to health care, Dr. Wilber's research has focused on protective services including the identification and treatment of elder abuse, adult protective services, guardianship and conservatorship, and alternative supportive and surrogate decision-making approaches. She has authored over 100 articles, books, and book chapters. Dr. Wilber regularly teaches courses in public policy, administration, systems management, and long-term care.
EDUCATION: BA, Manhattanville College; Ph.D., USC; MSW, USC; Certificate in gerontology, USC
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