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Jorie Butler, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor in Developmental Psychology and Health Psychology at the University of Utah, affiliated with the School of Medicine and the Department of Psychology. She holds roles at the Division of Geriatrics, Salt Lake City VA Health Care System, Geriatric Research and Clinical Center (GRECC), and the Informatics Decision Enhancement and Surveillance (IDEAS) Center. Her research focuses on communication in healthcare, shared decision-making, and patient-centered care, particularly for aging populations. She has secured funding as Principal Investigator from the Veterans Health Administration’s Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) and Office of Rural Health (ORH).
Dr. Butler’s educational background includes a Ph.D. in Health Psychology from the University of California, Irvine (2005). Her work emphasizes improving clinical practices through electronic health record (EHR) integration, antimicrobial stewardship, and telehealth strategies. She collaborates on studies addressing veteran health disparities, opioid use disorder, and post-ICU patient outcomes. Opportunities for students exist in applied research settings at the University of Utah School of Medicine and the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center.
Her research highlights include evaluating interventions for weight management, lung cancer screening, and family involvement in critical care. She has contributed to national cohorts analyzing pneumonia management and sepsis protocols. Dr. Butler’s efforts aim to bridge gaps between clinical practice and patient needs, leveraging technology and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key grants and projects include studies on veteran food insecurity, antibiotic stewardship, and the impact of mindfulness interventions for veterans. She has published extensively on geriatric care, patient-clinician communication, and the role of AI in healthcare decision-making.
