Edward Barawid

Edward Barawid is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. His work focuses on integrating rehabilitation into palliative care for patients with life-threatening and chronic illnesses.

Research Interests

Dr. Barawid explores how rehabilitation interventions can improve quality of life, functional mobility, and independence in late-stage illness patients. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, pain management, and reducing caregiver burden while addressing underutilization of rehabilitative services in palliative care.

Scientific Trends

His 2013 review article highlights the alignment of palliative care and rehabilitation through interdisciplinary frameworks, targeting outcomes like activities of daily living, endurance, and psycho-emotional support. Current citations to his work span topics in oncology, heart failure, COPD, and neurodegenerative disease rehabilitation.