Renata Sledge

Renata Sledge is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Missouri–St. Louis. Her work integrates qualitative methodologies with interdisciplinary perspectives to examine interpersonal dynamics in healthcare decision-making, gender-affirming care, and chronic illness management.

Her research focuses on:

• Relational autonomy and shared decision-making in dialysis
• Hormonal and behavioral influences in romantic relationships
• Gender-affirming care access for transgender and non-binary individuals
• Ethical considerations in end-of-life care for vulnerable populations
• Technology's impact on nephrology social work

Recent publications emphasize dyadic interactions, phenomenological approaches, and patient-centered care frameworks across reproductive health, transgender healthcare, and chronic disease contexts. Her work combines medical ethics, psychological resilience, and sociocultural factors.