Rural Health, Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA). Addendum
Abstract
Saint Francis University s Center of Excellence for Rural and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) dedicates its resources to identify and address difficulties facing the rural communities in the regions of western Pennsylvania. CERMUSA researches off-the-shelf technologies and finds unique ways to incorporate them to deliver telemedicine and distance education to those in need. In 2009, an American Institute of Biological Scientists (AIBS) review panel evaluated CERMUSA s research portfolio. Since then, CERMUSA has incorporated key recommendations, such as employing a biostatistician to assist researchers to plan, collect, and analyze data and its presentation. A research advisory committee and the exploration of establishing a regional telemedicine network with regional partners into the research process to help the researchers maintain high research standards and make CERMUSA a valuable and relevant asset for its sponsors has also been incorporated. In 2008, CERMUSA conducted research studies in Medical Simulation, Autism and Percussion Therapy, and Quality of Life & Assistive Technologies for the returning wounded soldiers and elderly to enhance their living experience, among other projects. In the future, CERMUSA will continue to use the best research practices in newly-undertaken studies such as PTSD/TBI, the importance of physical activity for cancer survivors, and remote woundcare management using handheld wireless devices
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA592387
Entities
People
- Jay B. Roberts