Summary
Kathleen Yost, Ph.D., is an epidemiologist with primary interests in health literacy and patient-reported outcomes measurement.
Dr. Yost has nearly ten years of experience in outcome measure development and validation. Her research focuses on using patient-centered questionnaires to measure experiences of illness and perceptions of health care received, with the overall goal of using this information to enhance patient's quality-of-life and improve quality of care.
Recent Publications
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Professional Details
Primary Appointment
- Health Sciences Research
Joint Appointment
- Epidemiology
Academic Rank
- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Education
- BS - Environmental Toxicology; Minor, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning University of California, Davis
- PhD - Dissertation Title: "Quality of Life in Women with a Recent History of Breast Cancer." University of California, Davis