Delirium · Artificial Intelligence · Theology of Suffering
Research
Initiatives
"Those who have a 'why' to live can bear almost any 'how'."— Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
Primary Focus Areas
Clinical Research Initiatives
Delirium Care
Inpatient Delirium — Prevention, Persistence, and Outcomes
Dr. Bradley's delirium research examines the epidemiology and outcomes of inpatient delirium in older adults, with a focus on persistent delirium as an independent predictor of increased length of stay and in-hospital mortality. This work integrates clinical observation with large-scale data analysis to characterize delirium subtypes and inform evidence-based prevention protocols — including the development of the iDREAM program, recognized with the 2022 NICHE & ABIM Foundation Choosing Wisely Trailblazer Award.
Published · PLoS One, 2025
AI & Predictive Modeling
Artificial Intelligence in Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine
Applying machine learning and predictive modeling to the care of older and seriously ill patients, this research focuses on identifying patterns of frailty progression, Long COVID sequelae, and treatment response in veteran and community populations. Drawing on engineering training in systems optimization and large administrative datasets, the goal is to develop clinically actionable decision-support tools for geriatric and palliative care teams — augmenting clinical judgment with data-driven insight.
PhD in Industrial Engineering · University of Tennessee Knoxville · In Progress
Theology of Suffering
The Spiritual Dimensions of Aging, Dying, and the Care of the Whole Person
At the intersection of palliative medicine and theological inquiry, this research explores the nature of suffering as experienced by the dying and the aged — drawing on Orthodox Christian theology, applied apologetics, and pastoral counseling to address what clinical medicine alone cannot. The aim is to develop an integrative framework for whole-person care that honors the body, mind, and soul of every patient, and to equip clinicians and chaplains with the theological resources to accompany patients through the hardest moments of human life.
MTS in Applied Orthodox Theology · Antiochian House of Studies
Clinical Programs & Initiatives
Programs in Action
Evidence-based clinical programs translating research into bedside practice
Clinical Initiative
iDREAM
Inpatient Delirium Reduction & Early Acute Management
A non-pharmacologic delirium prevention and management protocol designed for inpatient settings. iDREAM operationalizes evidence-based prevention strategies at scale — embedding early screening, staff education, environmental interventions, and family engagement into the standard workflow of inpatient geriatric care.
2022 NICHE & ABIM Foundation Choosing Wisely Trailblazer Award
Clinical Initiative
ALIGN
Assessment for Lifestyle Intervention and Goal Navigation
A goal-concordant care framework that begins by identifying what matters most to each patient — family, wellness, freedom — then aligns those personal values with individualized health goals to improve quality of life. ALIGN bridges the gap between patient priorities and clinical decision-making through structured assessment and shared goal navigation.
Specialty Clinic
Long COVID Clinic
Geriatric Care for Long COVID & Post-COVID Syndromes
A dedicated clinical program providing specialized geriatric evaluation and management for older adults experiencing Long COVID and other post-COVID syndromes. Drawing on peer-reviewed research in COVID-related frailty progression, cancer incidence, and pharmacological interventions, this clinic addresses the complex, multi-system sequelae of COVID-19 — including frailty, cognitive decline, fatigue, and functional impairment — through a whole-person, evidence-based approach.
Published Research · PLoS One · COVID · J. Nutrition, Health and Aging