Maichou Lor, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email: mlor2@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-265-4248
Address:
4117 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Nursing, 2017
MS, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Nursing, 2012
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Nursing, 2011
Dr. Lor’s overall research program aims to reduce health disparities by improving symptom management and quality of life for patients with communication challenges, particularly those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Her research focuses on (1) exploring the influence of cultural, language, and historical factors on communication as well as other conditions that might influence patients’ ability to communicate and (2) designing and testing culturally and linguistically innovative health assessment approaches for LEP patients using applied informatics.
Research focus areas
Health Equity
- Language and interpreting access
- Health literacy
- Improvement data collection for research in underrepresented communities
- Development of culturally and linguistically appropriate health interventions
- Hmong health
Symptom Science and Palliative Care
- Doctor-patient pain communication
- Pain
- Pain assessment
- Biological, psychological, and social factors that impact pain reporting
Aging and Care for Older Adults
- Health interventions involving family caregivers to support older adults
- Hearing loss among minority older adults
Aging and Care for Older Adults Health Equity Health Systems and Public Health Symptom Science and Palliative Care