Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
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Caprice Knapp

Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Caprice Knapp was trained as a Economist at the University of Florida.  Since graduating in 2003 she has worked in politics, state government, and academics.  Throughout her career she has been focused on the health of women and children.  Her applied research uses mixed methods to investigate outcomes such as cost, utilization, satisfaction, quality of care, and outcomes.  An area of her specific interest is children with special health care needs, including children with life-limiting illnesses.  She has been involved in a number of national and international bodies aimed at children's palliative care and pediatric oncology. 

Research Interest

Outcomes and behaviors for children with special health care needs and their families with a focus on vulnerable populations including investigating models of care that are more effective and integrated systems that can be implemented to improve care. Also child and maternal outcomes in developing countries.

Publications

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