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Last published 2026
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Laura Spradley

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UAMS

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1 h-index 12 pubs 11 cited

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Laura Spradley's research centers on health sciences education and interventions for older adults, with a focus on dementia care and age-friendly healthcare. Her work has investigated the impact of caregiver workshops on individuals caring for those with dementia in Arkansas, finding positive outcomes. Spradley has also explored social interaction methods for older adults, including in-person and technology-based approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her publications also address the development of multidisciplinary education for an age-friendly healthcare workforce, utilizing artificial intelligence and interprofessional program designs. Additionally, she has studied balance interventions for older adults with hearing loss and the effectiveness of dementia awareness training programs for businesses. Spradley collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Robin McAtee and Whitney Thomasson, as well as with Jennifer Peszka and Anne J. Goldberg from Hendrix College.

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  • h-index: 1
  • Publications: 12
  • Citations: 11

Selected Publications

  • Artificial Intelligence Aids in the Development of Multidisciplinary Age-Friendly Education (2025)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex
  • Artificial Intelligence Aids in the Development of Multidisciplinary Age-Friendly Education (2025)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex
  • EMPOWERING AN AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL PROGRAM APPROACH (2024)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex
  • SOCIAL CONNECTION IN OLDER ARKANSANS DURING COVID-19: CHANGES AND SATISFACTION (2022)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex
  • Caregiver Burden: Caregiving Workshops Have a Positive Impact on Those Caring for Individuals With Dementia in Arkansas (2021)
    Journal of Patient Experience 12 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • FALL PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR RURAL COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS RESULTS IN IMPROVED BALANCE (2019)
    Innovation in Aging DOI OpenAlex

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