Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Carolyn O'Connor"
- Carolyn O'Connor's research primarily investigates the impacts of environmental factors on health, including the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on placental vascularization and pregnancy outcomes, highlighting the relevance of maternal exposure during prenatal development
- She explores health disparities within healthcare systems, particularly focusing on decision-making processes in child welfare investigations and racial differences in child protection cases in Ontario, Canada, contributing to a growing body of literature on social equity
- O'Connor has also examined healthcare quality measures, such as health-related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure across diverse ethnic groups, and has developed tools to enhance asthma management outcomes in children and adolescents, aiming to standardize care practices
