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Evans

Education

• Ph.D. in Nursing
• Dissertation Title: “Somatic Awareness and Self-Symptom Recognition in Advanced Heart Failure Patients”

• Master of Science in Education with a Specialization in Professional Studies
• Capstone Project: “A Guide to Nurse Faculty Mentoring”

• Master of Science in Nursing with a Specialization in Adult Heath and a Sub-Specialization in Nursing Education
• Synthesis Project: “An Evidence-Based Practice Project to Improve Glucose Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Associate of Science in Nursing

Job Responsibilities/Research Interests/BIO

Michael M. Evans CV

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Van Haitsma

Research & Publications

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Preference Based Living

Loeb

Research & Publications

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing, August 2002, The Pennsylvania State University
• Master of Science, Nursing, December 1992, The Pennsylvania State University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1988, The Pennsylvania State University

Research Interests:

• Enhancing the health of people who are incarcerated and the health care that is provided in correctional settings
• Developing innovative e-training for corrections staff and incarcerated people who provide peer caregiving
• Enhancing end-of-life, geriatric, and dementia care in correctional settings

Current Research Funding:

• National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging—Grant #1 R41 AG078103-01
  Funding period June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023.
  Awarded $300,000 total budget for a grant titled, “Computer-based Learning to Enhance ADRD Care in Prison: Just Care for Dementia”.
  PI: Susan J. Loeb
• National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging, Grant #R44AG057239
  Funding period June 15, 2020-March 31, 2022; No Cost Extension (NCE) April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023.
  Awarded $1,822,434 for a grant titled, “E-training of Inmate Peer Caregivers for Enhancing Geriatric and End-of-Life Care in Prisons-II”.
  MPIs: Susan J. Loeb (contact PI) & Barbara Walkosz

Honors and Awards:

• Visiting Professor, University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing, Saskatoon, SK, Canada (October 2022).
• Featured Nurse on a “SEE YOU NOW” podcast series that “shines a light on the real people changing the status quo in health…” The podcast is created by a collaboration between Johnson & Johnson and the American Academy of Nursing to provide meaningful conversations with nurses at the forefront of healthcare and innovation. Recorded May 2022 for release in 2023.
• Invited Speaker: “End-of-Life Care in Prisons.” Academic Minute, July 13, 2016. Northeastern Public Radio (sponsored and hosted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities).
• President’s Award: Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), April 15, 2016. “The ENRS President’s Award recognizes an exceptional member of ENRS who has significantly contributed to nursing research and demonstrated leadership through their commitment to providing mentorship to individuals in ENRS. ENRS proudly honors Dr. Susan J. Loeb as the 2016 President’s Award recipient. Dr. Loeb exemplifies the professionalism, integrity and commitment to ENRS that are vital to ensuring our organization’s success in promoting nursing science.”
• Visiting Scholar: Oregon Health and Science University, School of Nursing. May 2015.
• Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (FGSA). Awarded through the Health Sciences Section of GSA. Received in 2013.
• International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Achievement Award 2013 Award recognizes significant contributions made in the advancement of the scientific practice of Forensic Nursing through research and publications. Awards Ceremony: October 22, 2013.
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Inducted in 2012.
• Springer Publishing Company Award in Geriatric/Gerontological Nursing for a Distinguished Single Work of Research in Applied Geriatric Nursing Received during Nursing Interest Group Meeting at The Gerontological Society of America’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, November 17, 2007. Publication: Loeb, S.J., Steffensmeier, D., & Myco, P.M. (2007). In their own words: Older male prisoners’ health beliefs and concerns for the future. Geriatric Nursing, 28(5), 319–329.
• Judith V. Braun Award for Research that Contributes to the Improvement of Gerontological Nursing Practice Received at the National Gerontological Nursing Association Meeting, October 6–8, 2006.
• Scholar: National Institute of Aging Summer Research Institute & John A. Hartford Foundation Nursing Preconference (competitive selection), July 7–15, 2005.
• Scholar: John A. Hartford Foundation’s Geriatric Nursing Research Scholars and Fellows Program (competitive selection), New York University, July 7–11, 2003.

Jao

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. (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. (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, 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.

 

 

Hill

Research & Publications

Research Interests

• Cognitive and functional health in later life
• Influence of cognition on function, well-being, and activity engagement
• Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
• Assessment of subjective cognition
• Personality and cognition

For more information about our projects, please visit https://remindlab.psu.edu/.

Education

• Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Philosophy in Nursing Supporting Area of Emphasis: Gerontology Dissertation Title: Personality as a Moderator of Cognitive Stimulation Outcomes in Individuals at High Risk for Cognitive Decline, 2013
• M.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Nursing Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Clinical Nurse Specialist Program, Adult Health, 2009
• B.S., Highest Distinction, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Nursing With Honors, Schreyer Honors College, 2007
• B.S., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Biology, 2000

Honors and Awards

• 2021–2024, Carol A. Nese Early Career Professor
• 2021, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
• 2020, Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing, National Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
• 2020, Carol A. Nese Early Career Professorship
• 2019, Janet A. Williamson Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2015, National Institute on Aging, Butler-Williams Scholars Program
• 2013, Developing Behavioral Interventions, Johns Hopkins Summer Research Institute Scholarship
• 2013, Doctoral Student Nursing Scientist, Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Scientific Sessions
• 2012–2013, Penn State Center for Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems Scholarship
• 2007–2008, Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation Nursing Education Grant
• 2007, Chianna and Usharani Reddy Mission Award, Schreyer Honors College
• 2007, Sigma Theta Tau Beta Sigma Chapter Academic Achievement Award
• 2007, Student Marshall, College of Health & Human Development
• 2006, Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship
• 2006, Schreyer Honors College Summer Internship Gran
• 2005–2006, Women’s Leadership Initiative
• 2005, Leslie Savino Scholarship, Mount Nittany Medical Center

Boltz

Research & Publications

Research Interests

• Interventions to promote functional health and cognition in older adults
• Caregiving efficacy and coping with dementia and delirium
• Complex aging-related care issues
• Translational and health services research

Hupcey

Research & Publications

Education: Columbia University, Ed.D., Nursing Education; Ed.M., Nursing Education; M.S., Adult Nurse Practitioner; B.S., Nursing; The Pennsylvania State University, National Research Service Award Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Research Interests: Palliative and end-of-life care, family caregivers, heart failure, age-friendly health care, qualitative research

Awards/Honors:

• Big Ten Academic Alliance
  • Fellow, Academic Leadership Program, 2013-2014
• American Academy of Nursing
  • Fellow, Inducted October 2012
• Columbia University, Teachers College
  • Nursing Education Alumni Association
  • Nursing Scholarship and Research Award, 2012
  • Hall of Fame, Inducted 2011
  • May Ayers Burgess, Endowed Nursing Scholarship, 1987
• Eastern Nursing Research Society
  • Suzanne Feetham Nurse Scientist Family Research Award, 2012
  • Mentor Recognition, 2011
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
  • Research Abstract Award, 1999
• Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Honor Society for Nursing, Inducted 1988

Whitaker

Research & Publications

Professional Interests

Age-Friendly Care/Community
Caregiver Skills Training
Dementia-Friendly Care/Community
Geriatric Workforce Enhancement
Interdisciplinary Person-Centered Care
Leadership & Nursing Management
Practice & Regulatory Standards
Strategic Planning & Implementation

Education

Masters in Educational Leadership, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY

Honors and Awards

Sigma Theta Tau International, Kappa Tau Chapter
Vermont Outstanding Teacher, A.C.S.U.

Fick

Research & Publications

Berish

Research & Publications

Education

• Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Miami University
• M.A., Master of Arts, University of Virginia
• B.A., Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame

Research Interests

• Statistics and Research Methods
• Long-Term Services and Supports
• Aging and Health Care Policy
• Health Care Quality