Christine Platt, PhD, DNP
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Brigham Young University
Profile
The Utah CTSI had the privilege of talking to Dr. Christine Platt, a Spheres of Translation Across the Research Spectrum (STARS T32) training program alum. We thank her for taking the time to answer our questions about her research on chronic illness in children within the US foster care system.
What is your research area?
Families navigating chronic illness and disability. One area of specific pediatric populations and their families, particularly children at the intersection of foster care and complex medical/developmental issues.
What makes it relevant?
Children experience complex medical issues, chronic illness, and disability across the globe. How families navigate challenges associated with their children's diagnosis and how this may affect a child in out-of-home care is of great concern as it places these children at a significant disadvantage for long term positive health outcomes. Supporting families, and understanding factors such as the sibling relationship and caregiving, will help us as child advocate to better advocate for positive changes to improve outcomes for not only the child, but the whole family (sibling-inclusive).
How does it help the world?
My research translates into real-world applications that enhance healthcare practices, support family resilience, and inform policy.
How has the CTSI helped you?
It provided me the time, support, mentorship, connections, and extra training to launch my own research agenda.