Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care
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The Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care brings together a community of internationally renowned nurse scientists, interprofessional scholars, clinicians and educators dedicated to advancing our knowledge and response to the issues of complex care, self-management and health promotion among vulnerable and aging populations. Our team works together to positively impact the health of adults of all ages and care management spanning all settings.
Mission
Our mission is to positively impact the health of adults of all ages through bench-to-population-based transdisciplinary research in six broad areas of inquiry: acute and chronic conditions, cognition, health promotion, social determinants of health and symptom science.
Goals
- Lead policy and practice initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting the health and well-being of vulnerable populations
- Foster a new generation of transdisciplinary scholars and clinicians
- Engage individuals, caregivers and community partners in achieving desired health outcomes
- Michael Ackerman, PhD, RN, FCCM, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
- Liz Arthur, PhD, APRN-CNP, AOCNP®
- Kristine Browning, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP
- Esther Chipps, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Christina Dyar, PhD
- Michelle Failla, PhD
- Eileen Faulds, PhD, APRN-CNP
- Claire Han, PhD, DNP, APRN-CNP
- Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
- Jacqueline Hoying, PhD, RN, NBC-HWC, FNAP, FAAN
- Jie Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Jin Jun, PhD, RN
- Sheryl Justice, PhD
- Cristine Kimpel, PhD, RN
- Amy Mackos, PhD
- Jodi McDaniel, PhD, RN
- Molly McNett, PhD, RN, CNRN, FNCS, FAAN
- Todd Monroe, PhD, RN-BC, FNAP, FGSA, FAAN
- Ethan Morgan, PhD
- Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, FNAP, FGSA
- Donya Nemati, PhD, MSc
- Tara O'Brien, PhD, RN, CNE
- Dónal O'Mathúna, B.Sc.(Pharm), MA, PhD
- Janine Overcash, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FAAN
- Brittany Punches, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN
- Karen Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FNAP, FAAN
- Courtney Shihabuddin, DNP, APRN-CNP
- Ji Won Shin (신 지원), PhD, RN
- Judith Tate, PhD, RN, ATS-F
- Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Kathy D. Wright, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNAP, FAAN
- Yesol Yang, PhD, RN
Research areas
Faculty focus on increasing understanding of the progression and epidemiology of acute and chronic diseases, developing and implementing evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies, and determining the effect of comorbidities on the pathogenesis and progression of diseases. Faculty are committed to improving health-related outcomes and quality of life across the continuum of care for people with acute and chronic conditions and their family caregivers.
- Liz Arthur, PhD, APRN-CNP, AOCNP®
- Eileen Faulds, PhD, APRN-CNP
- Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
- Claire Han, PhD, DNP, APRN-CNP
- Jie Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Sheryl Justice, PhD
- Jodi McDaniel, PhD, RN
- Ethan Morgan, PhD
- Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, FNAP, FGSA
- Brittany Punches, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN
- Ji Won Shin, PhD, RN
- Judith Tate, PhD, RN, ATS-F
- Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Kathy D. Wright, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNAP, FAAN
Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge methodologies, faculty are driving progress in identifying risk factors, developing novel interventions, and enhancing our knowledge of dementia's multifaceted challenges. Their work is pivotal in shaping the future of dementia care, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes and better support for those affected by this pervasive and debilitating condition, including the caregivers of persons with dementia.
Faculty are committed to advancing health equity and reducing health inequities through innovative and community-engaged research. Faculty research focuses on the disparities in mental and physical health affecting a wide range of marginalized populations and examines mechanisms contributing to these disparities. Further, faculty develop interventions to help alleviate these disparities and promote health for all.
- Liz Arthur, PhD, APRN-CNP, AOCNP®
- Christina Dyar, PhD
- Michelle Failla, PhD
- Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
- Jie Hu, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Jin Jun, PhD, RN
- Ethan Morgan, PhD
- Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, FNAP, FGSA
- Donya Nemati, PhD, MSc
- Dónal O’Mathúna, B.Sc.(Pharm), MA, PhD
- Brittany Punches, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN
- Judith Tate, PhD, RN, ATS-F
- Kathy D. Wright, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNAP, FAAN
Faculty are at the forefront of advancing self-management and health promotion science through collaborative efforts with local communities. Faculty research includes various innovative initiatives, encompassing community screenings, mindfulness activities, brain health, and physical fitness. Within that research, faculty delve into the intricate mechanisms rooted in the Science of Behavior Change, specifically focusing on stress reactivity and resilience. Their mission is to foster the adoption of healthier behaviors and promote overall health and well-being.
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, learn, work, play, live, and age, and the broader set of structural factors shaping the needs of daily life (National Institutes of Health). Faculty research focuses on investigating the intricacies of SDOH and their impact on health disparities and healthcare inequities across various demographic groups. By assessing interconnected factors such as socioeconomic status, education, employment, housing, access to healthcare, and social justice issues, faculty aim to uncover the underlying mechanisms that shape health outcomes across the lifespan. Through rigorous analysis and interdisciplinary approaches, they also seek to identify actionable strategies and interventions that lead to policy development to reduce disparities and promote health equity.
Faculty focus on advancing our understanding of the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the experience of various symptoms, such as pain, fatigue and emotional distress. Their research also aims to uncover novel biomarkers, develop innovative interventions, and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from acute and chronic illnesses by addressing the root causes and management of their symptoms.
- Liz Arthur, PhD, APRN-CNP, AOCNP®
- Kristine Browning, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP
- Michelle Failla, PhD
- Eileen Faulds, PhD, APRN-CNP
- Claire Han, PhD, DNP, APRN-CNP
- Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
- Jodi McDaniel, PhD, RN
- Todd B. Monroe, PhD, RN-BC, FNAP, FGSA, FAAN
- Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, FNAP, FGSA
- Judith Tate, PhD, RN, ATS-F
- Brittany Punches, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN
- Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Yesol Yang, PhD, RN