Dr. Thomas seeks to conduct innovative, interdisciplinary, patient-centered clinical research that will improve the health and quality of life of women as they age. In particular, she is interested in understanding the physical and psychosocial factors that contribute to sexual dysfunction in midlife and older women and using this understanding to develop behavioral treatment options for this population.
Funding:
K23AG052628 A mindfulness-based intervention for older women with low sexual desire.
UG3AT010621 Group-based mindfulness for patients with chronic low back pain in the primary care setting.