Grants and Publications

The research focused on supporting quality of life among older adults living with a chronic illness or disability, such as Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, as well as caregivers.

Examples include: Caregiving, ElderCare

Publications within the last 3 years

Kylie Meyer PhD

• Meyer, K., Gassoumis, Z., Wilber, K. (2021). The Differential Effects of Caregiving Intensity on Overnight Hospitalization. Western Journal of Nursing Research. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459211002907
• Meyer, K, Patel, N. & White, C. (2020). A dyadic analysis of perceived support from a spousal care partner on caregiver and care recipient depression. Aging and Mental Health.
• Meyer, K., Gassoumis, Z., Kelly, K., & Benton, D. (2019). What are the characteristics of caregivers logging in for support services? Innovations in Aging. PMID: 30949590 
• Meyer, K., James, D., Amezega, B. & White, C., (2020). Simulation Learning to Train Healthcare Students in Person-Centered Dementia Care. Geriatrics and Gerontology Education

Carole White PhD, RN, FAAN

• Meyer KL, Patel N, White CL. A dyadic analysis of perceived support from a spousal care partner on caregiver and care recipient depression. Aging and Mental Health. In Press.

• Meyer K, James D, Amazega B, White CL. Simulation Learning to Train Healthcare Students in Person-Centered Dementia Care. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. In Press.

• Du Y, Paiva K, Cebula A, Kim S, Lopez K, Li C, White C, Myneni S, Seshadri S, Wang J. Diabetes-Related Topics in an Online Forum for Caregivers of Individuals Living With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias: Qualitative Inquiry. J Med Internet Res. 2020 Jul 6;22(7):e17851. doi: 10.2196/17851. PubMed PMID: 32628119; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7381255
• Lee K, Puga P, Pickering CEZ, Masoud SS, White CL. Transitioning into the caregiver role following a diagnosis of Alzheimer‘s disease or related dementia: A scoping review. Int J Nurs Stud, 2019;96:119-131. PubMed PMID: 30851954

Rozmin B. Jiwani PhD, RN

• Jiwani R, Wang J, Berndt A, Ramaswamy P, Mathew Joseph N, Du Y, Ko J, Espinoza S. Changes in Patient-Reported Outcome Measures With a Technology-Supported Behavioral Lifestyle Intervention Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. JMIR Diabetes. 2020 Jul 24;5(3):e19268. doi: 10.2196/19268. PubMed PMID: 32706652; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7414397.

• Jiwani R, Wang C, Orsak B, MacCarthy D, Kellogg D, Powers B, Wang J, Padala P, Padala K, Espinoza S. A Geriatrics Walking Clinic Improves Hemoglobin A1c and Time Gait in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes. Geriatric Nursing. 2020 (Accepted)

• Jiwani R, Dennis B, Chandler B, Monk S, Meyer K, Wang J, Espinoza S. Assessing Acceptability and Patient Experience of a Behavioral Lifestyle Intervention Using Fitbit Technology in Older Adults to Manage Type 2 Diabetes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Focus Group Study. Geriatric Nursing. 2020 (In-Review).
• Espinoza SE, Jiwani R, Wang J, Wang CP. Review of Interventions for the Frailty Syndrome and the Role of Metformin as a Potential Pharmacologic Agent for Frailty Prevention. Clin Ther. 2019 Mar;41(3):376-386. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2019.01.006. Epub 2019 Mar 7. Review. PubMed PMID: 30851950.
• Espinoza S, Musi N, Wang C, Michalek J, Orsak B, Romo T, Powers B, Conde A, Moris M, Bair-Kelps D, Li Y, Ganapathy V, Jergensen T, Kelly L, Jiwani R. Rationale and study design of a randomized clinical trial of metformin to prevent frailty in older adults with pre-diabetes. J Gerontology A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2020; 75(1):102-109.
• Du Y, Dennis B, Rhodes S, Sia M, Ko J, Jiwani R, Wang J. Technology Assisted Self-Monitoring of Lifestyle Behaviors and Health Indicators in Diabetes: A Qualitative Evaluation. JMIR diabetes. 2020 August; 5(3). doi: 10.2196/21183.