CoPE: Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience
We are a group of medical providers across the United States who are dedicated to better understanding the patient experience with unilateral vocal cord paralysis. We use patient experiences to inform practice and optimize treatment plans for each individual patient, based on their personal characteristics and goals for treatment.
Who
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health are conducting this study in collaboration with hundreds of medical providers across the United States.
What
We are conducting a survey study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This study consists of two user-friendly surveys over a 3-month period. These surveys ask patients to answer questions about their medical history and how the symptoms of vocal cord paralysis have affected their lives before and after treatment.
Where
The CoPE Collaborative consists of 46 Academic Medical Centers located in 28 states across the United States.
Why
We want to better understand how patients experience unilateral vocal cord paralysis. We will use patient experiences to inform practice and improve care.