Center for Outcomes Analytics and Research

As a branch of Brooks’ Clinical Integration & Research division, COAR’s main goal is to bring Brooks' research, data and education center together to ensure a learning hospital environment and culture.

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Improving the future of physical rehabilitation care

The mission of COAR is to advance evidence-based and data-driven methods to support improved rehabilitation care and outcomes. We aim to identify best practices, reduce care variability and provide the highest quality of care, as well as promote health equity through rehabilitation research.

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Supporting a learning health system model

Central to COAR’s mission is the concept of the learning health system model, which continuously collects, analyzes and applies clinician knowledge to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

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How COAR  improves care

 

Data Analytics

We analyze large-scale health data and utilize advanced analytical tools to uncover insights that drive evidence-based practice.

Research

We conduct rigorous studies and develop innovative methods to address healthcare challenges and generate new clinical knowledge.

Quality Improvement

We collaborate with healthcare providers on projects that reduce care variability, enhance patient safety and improve health outcomes.

Patient-centered Care

We prioritize understanding patient needs to tailor care accordingly.

Meet the team

The COAR team is made up of a diverse group of experts across Brooks’ system of care.

Headshot of Mindi Manes, director of COAR at Brooks Rehabilitation. Mindy Manes, PhD Director of COAR
Headshot of Chloe Bailey, Clinical Research Coordinator. Chloe Bailey, MHA Research Coordinator
Dr. Mark Bowden, PT, PhD, vice president of clinical integration for Brooks clinical research center. Mark Bowden, PT, PhD Vice President of Clinical Integration & Research
Headshot of Heather Kendall, director of system clinical quality & patient safety at Brooks Rehabilitation. Heather Kendall, MSN, RN, LSSB, CPHQ Director of System Clinical Quality & Patient Safety
Headshot of Jason Beneciuk, clinical researcher at Brooks Rehabilitation. Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH Clinical Research Scientist, Brooks - UF PHHP Research Collaboration
Dr. Trevor Paris headshot Trevor Paris, MD, FAAPM&R Medical Program Director
Dr. Tribuzio of Brooks oversees a patient in wheelchair's physical therapy progress.

Award-winning projects

Learn how, through technology and collaboration with physicians and data analysts at Brooks, COAR supported a project to reduce opioid usage of hospital patients, which resulted in winning an international award for their work.

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Our multi-disciplinary team of award-winning researchers, clinicians, data analysts and staff offer their world-class expertise and experience to support your project. Learn more about what collaboration looks like with Brooks and how to submit a project request.

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Keep in touch

Not ready to submit a project, but want to keep in touch with the happenings at Brooks? Fill out our form and we will reach out when we have a project that might fit your expertise.

 

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