Ying-Ling Jao
PhD, RN, FGSA
Associate Professor
307B Nursing Sciences Building
University Park
Phone: 814-865-5634
Email: yuj15@psu.edu
Research & Publications
Research Interests:
- Neurobehavioral symptoms of dementia.
- Assessment of apathy in dementia.
- Non-pharmacological interventions for dementia care.
- Communication with older adults with dementia.
- Use of technology in dementia care.
- Physical and social environments in nursing homes.
Education
PhD, Nursing (Focus: Aging), University of Iowa
MSN, Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Iowa
BSN, Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
Funded Projects:
- Jao, Y.-L (Co-PI) & Wang, J. (PI). Wearable Sensor Development for Individualized Indoor Comfort and Circadian Health Monitoring. Funded by the Center for Biodevices, Pennsylvania State University. Total Award: $80,000. 08/15/2023-08/14/202.
- Jao, Y-L. (PI), Wang, J. (PI), Boltz, M. (Co-I), &Berish, D. (Co-I), The Effect of Smart Ambient Bright Light for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia. Funded by NIH/NIA. Grant No. R21AG078544. Total Award: $411,982. 08/15/2022–04/30/2024.
- Jao, Y.-L (Co-I) & Wang, J. (PI). Design of Wearable Sensing and Monitoring System on Personalized Indoor Thermal Comfort. Funded by the Center for Human Evolution and Diversity, Pennsylvania State University. Total Award: $33,072. 09/01/2022-08/31/2023.
- Jao, Y-L. (PI), Boltz, M. (Co-I), Berish, D. (Co-I), Mogle, J.A. (Co-I), & Kales, H (Co-I). Apathy in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Impact of Caregiver Communication. Funded by NIH/NIA. Grant No. R21AG062931. Total Award: $443,206. 8/15/2019-5/31/2023.
- Jao, Y-L. (PI). Apathy in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Impact of Care Environment. Funded by Fran and Holly Soistman Faculty Development Endowment, Pennsylvania State University, Total Award: $3500. 07/01/2017-06/30/2018.
- Jao, Y-L. (PI). Developing an Apathy Scale for Persons with Dementia Incorporating Environmental Factors. Funded by Sigma Theta Tau International. Total Award: $4972. 05/2013-05/2014.
- Jao, Y-L. (PI). Evaluating the Validity of the Apathy in Dementia Observational Scale. Funded by Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Chapter Principal Investigator, Total Award: $1500. 05/2013-05/2014.
Honors and Awards
| Dates | Honor, Organization |
| 2022–2023 | Faculty Scholar, NIA IMPACT Collaboratory. |
| 2022 | Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (FGSA). |
| 2021 | Alzheimer’s Association Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute. |
| 2019 | Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Award, National Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE). |
| 2018–2020 | Selected Faculty for the Distinguished Honors Faculty Program, Pennsylvania State University. |
| 2015 | Developing Behavioral Interventions Scholarship, Johns Hopkins Summer Research Institute. |
| 2013 | Myrtle Aydelotte Doctoral Education Fund in Nursing Award, University of Iowa |
| 2013 | Graduate College Summer Fellowship, University of Iowa |
| 2013 | Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence Travel Award, University of Iowa |
| 2013 | Etta Rasmussen Professional Development Award, University of Iowa |
| 2012 | International Programs Graduate Student Travel Award, University of Iowa |
| 2010–2011 | Interdisciplinary Fellowship of Aging, Center on Aging, University of Iowa |
| 2008 | Inducted Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Gamma Chapter, University of Iowa. |
Selected Publications
Liao, Y-J, Jao, Y.-L., Boltz, M., Adekeye, T. O., Berish, D, Yuan, F. & Zhao, Xiaopeng (2023). Use of a Humanoid Robot in Supporting Dementia Care: A Qualitative Analysis. SAGE Open Nursing. doi: 10.1177/23779608231179528.
Yuan, F., Boltz, M., Bilal, D., Jao, Y.-L., Crane, M., Duzan, J., Bahour, A., & Zhao, X. (2023) Cognitive exercise for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Using a Social Robot. IEEE Transactions on Robotics.
Liu, W., Jao, Y.-L., Paudel, A., & Yoon, S. O. (2023). Mealtime Interactions between Nursing Home Staff and Residents with Dementia: A Behavioral Analysis of Language Characteristics. BMC Geriatrics. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2819343/v1
Liao, Y-J, K., Jao, Y.-L., Berish, D., Hin, A.S., Wangi, K., Kitko, L., Mogle, J., & Boltz, M. (2023). A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators of Pain Management in Persons with Dementia. The Journal of Pain. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2022.12.014
Jao, Y.-L., Wang, J., Liao, Y.-J., Parajuli, J., Berish, D. E., McNally, L., Boltz, M., Van Haitsma, K., Wang, N., & Calkins, M. (2022). Effect of Ambient Bright Light on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in People with Dementia: A Systematic Review. Innovation in Aging.
Feng, Y., Liu, S., Wang, J., Yang, J., & Jao, Y.-L. (2022). Data-driven personal thermal comfort prediction: A literature review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112357
Scott, T., Jao, Y.-L., Tulloch, K., Yates, E., & Pachana, N. A. (2022). Systematic Review of Horticulture Therapy Interventions and People Living with Dementia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2437
Anju Paudel, Jacqueline Ann Mogle, Ashley Kuzmik, Barbara Resnick, Rhonda BeLue, Elizabeth Galik, Wen Liu, Liza L. Behrens, Y.-L. Jao, & Marie Boltz. (2022) Gender Differences in Interactions and Depressive Symptoms Among Hospitalized Older Patients Living with Dementia. Journal of Women & Aging DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2022.2146972
Anderson, J. G. & Jao, Y.-L. (2022). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family-Focused Care of People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. Journal of Family Nursing (3), 179-182.
Yuan, F., Boltz, M., Jao, Y.-L., Casenhise, A., Siddiq, A., Bray, R., Duzan, J., Crane, M., & Zhao, X. (2022). Assessment of a Humanoid Partner for Older Adults and Persons with Dementia during Home-based Activities. ICSR 2022 – 14th International Conference on Social Robotics.
Jao, Y.-L., Liu, W., Habib, C. Habib, Jyotsana, P., Holmes, S., & Galik, E. (2021). Function-focused person-environment fit for long-term care residents with dementia: Impact on apathy. Gerontologist. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaa111
Liao, Y.-J. Parajuli, J., Jao, Y.-L., Kitko, L., & Berish, D. (2021). Non-pharmacological Interventions for Pain in People with Dementia: A Systematic Review Systematic Review on Pain in Dementia. International Journal of Nursing Studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104082
Woods, D., Yuan, F., Jao, Y.-L., & Zhao, X. (2021). Social Robots for Older Adults with Dementia: A Narrative Review on Challenges and Future Directions. Social Robotics, 411–420. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-90525-5_35
Parajuli, J., Berish, D. E., Jao, Y.-L., Liao, Y.-J., Johnson, L. A., & Walsh, A. (2021). Prevalence and Health Outcomes in Individuals with Comorbid Cancer and Dementia: Longitudinal Analysis. Aging and Health, DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2021.2003298
Parajuli, J., Berish, D, & Valenti, K. G., Jao, Y.-L. (2020). Prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms in older adults with cancer. Aging and Mental Health.
Parajuli, J., Aluem, T., Jao, Y-L., Hupcey, J. (2020). Barriers to Palliative and Hospice Care Utilization in Older Adults with Cancer: A Systematic Review. Journal of Geriatric Oncology,11 (1), 8-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgo.2019.09.017
Resnick, B., Kolanowski, A., Van Haitsma, K., Galik, E., Boltz, M., Zhu, S., Ellis, J., Behrens L., Eshragi, K., Viviano, N., & Jao, Y-L. (2020). Reliability and Validity Testing of the Assessment of the Environment for Person-Centered Management of BPSD and Assessment of Policies for Person-Centered Management of BPSD Measures. Journal of Housing for the Elderly. https://doi.org/10.1080/02763893.2019.1683670
Liu, W., Jao, Y.-L., & Williams, K. (2019). Factors Influencing the Pace of Food Intake for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Resident Characteristics, Staff Assistance and Environmental Stimulation. Nursing Open.6 (3), 772-782.
Jao, Y.-L., Liu, W., & Williams, K., Chaudhury, H., & Parajuli, J. (2019). Association between environmental stimulation and apathy in nursing home residents with dementia, International Psychogeriatrics, 31 (8), 1109-1120. doi:10.1017/S1041610219000589.
Parajuli, J., Berish, D, & Jao, Y-L. (2019). Chronic Conditions and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Functional Limitations, Aging and Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2019.1693971
Jao, Y.-L., Mogle, J., Williams, K., McDermott, C., & Behrens, L. (2018). Real-time observation of apathy in long-term care residents with dementia: Reliability of the Person-Environment Apathy Rating Scale. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 4 (44), 23-28. doi:10.3928/00989134-20180131-02
Williams, K., & Jao, -L. (2018). Supporting elders with cognitive changes and caregivers across community and long-term care settings. In M. Rizzo, & S. Anderson (Eds.). The Wiley Handbook of the Aging Mind and Brain. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.
Jao, Y.-L., Epps, F., McDermott, C., Rose, K., & Specht J. (2017). Effects of support groups for individuals with early-stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment: An integrative review. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 10 (1), 35-51.
Williams, K., Perkhounkova, Y., Jao, Y.-L., Bossen, A., Chung, S. J., Starykowicz, A., & Turk, M. (2017). Person-centered communication for nursing home residents with dementia: Four communication analysis methods. Western Journal of Nursing Research. doi:1177/0193945917697226
Jao, Y.-L., Loken, E., MacAndrew, M., Van Haitsma, K., & Kolanowski, A. (2017). Association between social interaction and affect in nursing home residents with dementia. Aging and Mental Health. doi: 1080/13607863.2017.1304526
Liu, W., Jao, Y.-L., & Williams, K. (2017). The association of eating performance and environmental stimulation among older adults with dementia in nursing homes: A secondary analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 71, 70-79.
Kolanowski, A., Boltz, M., Galik, E., Gitlin, L., Kales, H., Resnick, B., VanHaitsma, K., Knehans, A., Sutterlin, J. E., Sefcik, J. S., Liu, W., Petrovsky, D. V., Massimo, L., Gilmore-Bykovskyi, A., MacAndrew, M., Brewster, G., Nalls, V., Jao, Y.-L., Duffort, N., & Scerpella, D. (2017). Determinants of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A scoping review of the evidence. Nursing Outlook. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.06.006.
Williams, K., Shaw, C., Lee, A., Dinneen, E., Kim, S., Turk, M., Jao, Y.-L., & Liu, W. (2017). Voicing ageism in nursing home dementia care. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 43(9), 16-20. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20170523-02
Jao, Y.-L., Williams, K. M., Mogle, J., Behrens, L., & McDermott, C. (2017). Assessing apathy in long-term care residents with dementia: Who should be the rater? Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice. doi: 10.1177/1471301217745104
Jao, Y.-L., Algase, D., Specht, J., & Williams, K. (2015). The association between characteristics of care environments and apathy in residents with dementia in long-term care facilities. The Gerontologist, 55 (Suppl 1), S27-S39. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnu166
Jao, Y.-L., Algase, D., Specht, J., & Williams, K. (2016). Developing the Person-Environment Apathy Rating for persons with dementia. Aging and Mental Health, 20 (8), 861-870. doi:1080/13607863.2015.1043618
Jao, Y.-L., Gardner, S., & Carr, L. (2016). Measuring weight-bearing activities in patients with previous diabetic foot ulcers. Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 44 (1), 34-40.
Burgener, S., Jao, Y.-L., Anderson, J. G., & Bossen, A. (2015). Mechanism of action for non-pharmacological therapies for persons with dementia: Implications for practice and research. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 8 (5), 240-259. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20150429-02.
Gardner, S., Haleem, A., Jao, -L., Hillis, S., Femino, J., Phisitkul, P., Heilmann, K. P., Lehman, S. M., & Franciscus, C. L. (2014). Cultures of diabetic foot ulcers are not predictive of outcomes. Diabetes Care, 7(10), 2693-2701.
