Although speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have an important role in the development of literacy according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, they are not assessing and/or treating literacy at the same rates as oral language. There is a need to examine the reasons for this through surveying speech-language pathologists on areas such as the extent of pre-service training they received on literacy. There is also a need to ascertain what SLPs current clinical experiences of literacy are and what the literacy profiles of children and adolescents on their workloads are.

The purpose of this research study is to learn more about patient preferences for care when undergoing treatment for drug use-associated endocarditis (DUA-IE), specifically treatment for addiction and antibiotic treatment.

The purpose of our study is to increase our understanding of how hearing affects balance performance in older adults. This will help us know whether older adults with balance concerns should be screened for hearing loss and whether use of hearing aids may be important for improving balance and preventing falls in older adults with hearing loss.

The purpose of this research study is to learn about the structure and function of the upper GI tract epithelium (the lining of the food tube, or esophagus, stomach, and small bowel, or duodenum) in normal people and those with disease, especially those with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) or gastroesophageal reflux disease ("acid reflux" or GERD).

Survey to graduate program alumni 5, 8 and 15 years post-graduation to track career pathways.

We are trying to improve the way families are tested for Lynch Syndrome, a genetic condition that increases a person's risk for certain cancers. We are gathering feedback on the design and content of a workbook. The workbook contains information and activities meant to assist in family communication about Lynch Syndrome and encourage genetic testing among family members.

The purpose of the study is to explore student perceptions used to build community in an online course.

This implementation science study will use mixed methods and an interrupted time series design to evaluate an implementation strategy intended to expand the reach and effectiveness of COVID-19 testing and vaccination services in underserved populations in the Piedmont region of NC. The primary service outcomes (i.e., reach and effectiveness) will be evaluated using review of existing routinely collected data. The primary implementation outcomes will be assessed through mixed methods research with patients who received, and providers who delivered, COVID-19 testing or prevention services, such as vaccination, at a Consortium-supported site such as a Federally Qualified Health Center administered by Piedmont Health. A standardized script will be used to inform potential participants about the study, their research options, and to screen to see if they are preliminarily eligible to take part in the study.

To explore barriers contributing to low screening coverage and to come up with new ways to improve cervical cancer screening and treatment in South Africa

The study explores the feasibility of an advocacy skills group for parents raising youth with IDD.