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Research Interests
Dr. Evans has expertise in epidemiologic methods, health outcomes, and infectious disease related research. Her past and current research has focused on the secondary complications of persons with spinal cord injury and disorder (SCI&D) and women with HIV. Her major research interests include the epidemiology of infectious diseases (particularly healthcare associated infections) and outcomes as related to these infections, antimicrobial prescribing and its effects on patient outcomes, and uptake of influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccinations.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Public Health, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
… → 2007
Epidemiology, MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago
… → 1999
Research interests keywords
- Epidemiology
- HIV Infection
- Health Services Research
- Infectious Diseases
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Immunization
- Implementation Science
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evaluating equity in antibiotic stewardship and disparities in appropriateness of antibiotic treatment
Evans, C. T. (PD/PI), Balbale, S. N. (Co-Investigator), Dhanani, M. (Co-Investigator) & Sutton, S. H. (Co-Investigator)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
9/30/24 → 7/31/29
Project: Research project
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Health Equity and Access to Leverage Technology for Improved Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes (HEAL-DR)
French, D. D. (PD/PI), Bryar, P. (Co-Investigator), Evans, C. T. (Co-Investigator), Kho, A. N. (Co-Investigator) & Lavine, J. A. (Co-Investigator)
8/1/24 → 4/30/29
Project: Research project
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Viral and Host Dynamics during Pediatric COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Co-Infection
Hultquist, J. F. (PD/PI), Evans, C. T. (Co-Investigator), Lorenzo Redondo, R. (Co-Investigator) & Ozer, E. A. (Co-Investigator)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
7/22/24 → 5/31/29
Project: Research project
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Health Disparities in Utilization, Quality, and Outcomes for Three Common Ocular Conditions (HealthDOC)
French, D. D. (PD/PI), French, D. D. (PD/PI), Bryar, P. (Co-Investigator), Bryar, P. (Co-Investigator), Evans, C. T. (Co-Investigator), Evans, C. T. (Co-Investigator), Kho, A. N. (Co-Investigator) & Kho, A. N. (Co-Investigator)
3/1/23 → 2/29/28
Project: Research project
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Implementation of Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Outpatient Settings
Sutton, S. H. (PD/PI), Sutton, S. H. (PD/PI), Sutton, S. H. (PD/PI), Evans, C. T. (Co-PD/PI), Evans, C. T. (Co-PD/PI), Evans, C. T. (Co-PD/PI), Dhanani, M. (Co-Investigator), Dhanani, M. (Co-Investigator) & Dhanani, M. (Co-Investigator)
Illinois Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
8/1/22 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Antimicrobial stewardship strategy implementation and impact in acute care spinal cord injury and disorder units
Hughes, A. M., Evans, C. T., Ray, C., Kaur, H., Fitzpatrick, M. A., Vivo, A., Olagoke, A. A., Wilson, G. M. & Suda, K. J., 2025, In: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 48, 1, p. 112-128 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Infection preventionists’ current and preferred training strategies and tools
Rebmann, T., Evans, C., Hughes, A. M., Mazzara, R. L., Lugo, K. A., Waechter, J., Drummond, S., Carnes, A., Carlson, A. L. & Glowicz, J., Jan 2025, In: American Journal of Infection Control. 53, 1, p. 2-7 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Association of Social Determinants of Health on Monitoring for Disease Progression Among Patients With Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Sight Outcomes Research Collaborative (SOURCE) Consortium, Mar 2025, In: Translational Vision Science and Technology. 14, 3, 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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United States Veterans' Utilization of Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders Annual Evaluation Services
Sippel, J., Etingen, B., Stroupe, K., Evans, C., Huo, Z., Frazier, B., Wickremasinghe, M. & Smith, B., Apr 2025, In: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation. 106, 4, p. 507-516 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
A cross-sectional survey of Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory practices for identification of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Sawyer, A. M., Ray, C., Klutts, J. S., Fitzpatrick, M., Suda, K. J., Hicks, N., Evans, M., Jones, M., Pfeiffer, C. D. & Evans, C. T., Nov 11 2024, In: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology. 4, 1, e197.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pre-operative screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria and associations with post-operative outcomes in patients with spinal cord injury
Fitzpatrick, M. A. (Creator), Suda, K. J. (Creator), Burns, S. P. (Creator), Poggensee, L. (Creator), Ramanathan, S. (Contributor) & Evans, C. T. (Contributor), Taylor & Francis, 2018
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6027116.v1, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/Pre-operative_screening_for_asymptomatic_bacteriuria_and_associations_with_post-operative_outcomes_in_patients_with_spinal_cord_injury/6027116/1
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Impact of Hydrocodone Rescheduling on Dental Prescribing of Opioids
Yan, C. H. (Creator), Hubbard, C. C. (Creator), Lee, T. A. (Creator), Sharp, L. K. (Creator), Evans, C. T. (Creator), Calip, G. S. (Creator), Rowan, S. A. (Creator), McGregor, J. C. (Creator), Gellad, W. F. (Creator) & Suda, K. J. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.6050599, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Impact_of_Hydrocodone_Rescheduling_on_Dental_Prescribing_of_Opioids/6050599
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Epidemiology and outcomes associated with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a retrospective cohort study
Vivo, A. (Creator), Fitzpatrick, M. A. (Creator), Suda, K. J. (Creator), Jones, M. M. (Creator), Perencevich, E. N. (Creator), Rubin, M. A. (Creator), Ramanathan, S. (Creator), Wilson, G. M. (Creator), Evans, M. E. (Creator) & Evans, C. T. (Creator), figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6013493, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Epidemiology_and_outcomes_associated_with_carbapenem-resistant_Acinetobacter_baumannii_and_carbapenem-resistant_Pseudomonas_aeruginosa_a_retrospective_cohort_study/6013493
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Evaluating implementation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention guidelines in spinal cord injury centers using the PARIHS framework: a mixed methods study
Balbale, S. N. (Creator), Hill, J. N. (Creator), Guihan, M. (Creator), Hogan, T. P. (Creator), Cameron, K. A. (Creator), Goldstein, B. (Creator) & Evans, C. T. (Contributor), figshare, 2015
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3642755, https://figshare.com/collections/Evaluating_implementation_of_methicillin-resistant_Staphylococcus_aureus_MRSA_prevention_guidelines_in_spinal_cord_injury_centers_using_the_PARIHS_framework_a_mixed_methods_study/3642755
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Extent, nature and consequences of performing outside scope of training in global health
Doobay-Persaud, A. (Contributor), Evert, J. (Creator), DeCamp, M. (Creator), Evans, C. T. (Contributor), Jacobsen, K. H. (Creator), Sheneman, N. E. (Creator), Goldstein, J. L. (Creator) & Nelson, B. D. (Creator), figshare, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4722764, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Extent_nature_and_consequences_of_performing_outside_scope_of_training_in_global_health/4722764
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