Faculty
Todd Edwards
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD
Claremont Graduate School, 1994
Applied Social Psychology
Applied Social Psychology
MS
Claremont Graduate School, 1994
Applied Social Psychology
Applied Social Psychology
BS
University of Wisconsin (Stevens Point), 1987
Psychology
Psychology
Research Scientist
University of Washington
, Seattle Quality of Life Group
Department of Health Services Program Affiliations:
- Center for Disability Policy and Research
- Social and Behavioral Sciences Track, (MPH program)
Dr. Todd Edwards is a member of the Seattle Quality of Life Group and manages projects related to quality of life of adolescents with stigmatizing disabilities and chronic conditions. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Dr. Edwards received his doctorate in applied social psychology from Claremont Graduate School in 1994. His research interests include community development and participation, public policy formulation, and quality of life as a societal issue.
Contact Information
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Rm 14-102Box: 359455
Seattle, WA 98195-9455
(voice) 206-685-4738 (fax) 206-616-3135
toddce@u.washington.edu
Research Interests
community development, public policy, quality of life
Projects
YQOL
Seattle Quality of Life Group
The Seattle Quality of Life Group works to improve the health and quality of life of children, youth, and adults
http://www.seaqolgroup.org
The Seattle Quality of Life Group works to improve the health and quality of life of children, youth, and adults
http://www.seaqolgroup.org
External Funding (sampling of current and past involvement)
Surgical vs Conservative Treatment for Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
AOSpine North AmericaPI: Kopjar Dates: 04/2007 - 03/2012
The aim of this trial is to evaluate functional and quality of life outcomes of surgical vs. conservative treatment for metastatic epidural spinal cord compression.
Hearing Loss and Quality of Life of Children and Youth
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersPI: Patrick Dates: 03/2007 - 01/2010
The goal of this project is to use qualitative and quantitative methods to define the important quality of life issues related to hearing loss in children and youth.
Quality of Life of Overweight Youth: A Multicultural View
National Institutes of HealthPI: Patrick Dates: 09/2006 - 06/2009
The long-range goal is to develop a self-reported, multicultural measure of quality of life specific to youth ages 11-18 who are overweight.
Stigma and Quality of Life of Youth with Facial Differences
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchPI: Patrick Dates: 08/2004 - 10/2007
The long-range goal of this study is the creation and dissemination of an evidence-based social skills training program using video technology that will enhance the social skills of adolescents with craniofacial differences.
Quality of Life Among Youth with Craniofacial Conditions
National Institutes of HealthPI: Patrick Dates: 02/2000 - 04/2006
The goal of this project is to describe the impact congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions (CFCs) on the health and quality of life of adolescents, and to validate CFC-specific quality of life outcome measures for evaluating effectiveness of treatments.
