Ambassador

Richard Skolasky

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Faculty Member
International Society for Quality of Life Research - Member
North American Spine Society-Board Member

Years Involved in Patient Centered Research: 10+ years
State: Maryland
Stakeholder Type: Researcher

Richard Skolasky is a health services researcher with experience and expertise in musculoskeletal outcomes research. His research has focused on identifying risk factors for poor treatment outcomes, patient engagement in healthcare decision making and treatment adherence, and estimating the value of health care for patients with musculoskeletal diseases and injuries.

Involvement with PCORI

Research Awards: Comparative Effectiveness of Postoperative Management for Degenerative Spinal Conditions -- Project Investigator: Kristin Archer, PhD)
Research Awards: Optimizing Treatment Sequencing for Patients with Chronic, Nonspecific Low Back Pain -- Project Investigator: Julie Fritz, PhD

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