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Aging and Longevity Research

Older people are one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population. To extend our healthy, active years, it’s important to understand how our bodies change as we age. This research leads to preventive measures that improve our quality of life.
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Comparative usability study of a newly created patient-centered tool and Medicare.gov plan finder to help Medicare beneficiaries choose prescription drug plans.

Development of a patient decision aid for the management of superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in adults with a limited life expectancy.

Machine-based expert recommendations and insurance choices among Medicare Part D enrollees.

Online consent enables a randomized, controlled trial testing a patient-centered online decision-aid for Medicare beneficiaries to meet recruitment goal in short time frame.

Predicting need for advanced illness or palliative care in a primary care population using electronic health record data.

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Research Studies

Advance Care Planning Practices in Caring for Vulnerable Elders with Multiple Chronic Conditions

Advance Care Planning in Older Adults With Multiple Medical Conditions Undergoing High-Risk Surgery

Does the Medicare Preventive Visit Coverage Benefit Seniors With Multiple Chronic Conditions?

Improving the Outcomes of Older Adults with Psychosocial Vulnerability Undergoing Major Surgery.

Stupski Serious Illness Program Evaluation

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Ellis C. Dillon

Ellis C. Dillon

Ph.D.

Assistant Scientist

Ellis Dillon, Ph.D., is Assistant Scientist at PAMFRI. Her research focuses on enhancing patient and family experience of care, palliative care, mental health care, and physician and staff well-being.

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