The Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience
CoPE stands for the Vocal Cord Paralysis Experience. Led by David Francis, MD, MS, CoPE is a group of medical centers located across the United States who are dedicated to better understanding how patient’s experience vocal cord paralysis. We use patient experiences to inform practice and help optimize treatment plans for each individual patient, based on their personal characteristics and goals for treatment.
As part of this effort, the research team at the University of Wisconsin has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome measurement tool that is specific to vocal cord paralysis (CoPE PROM) through funding by the National Institutes of Health.