Research
Research Briefs
This section contains summaries of research articles written by our faculty or students.
Association Between Exposure to Hurricane Irma and Mortality and Hospitalization in
Florida Nursing Home Residents.
Brief by Chelsea Goldstein, MGS and Lindsay Peterson, Ph.D. of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Dosa, D.M., Skarha, J., Peterson, L., Jester, D.J., Sakib, N., Ogarek, J., Thomas,
K.S., Andel, R., & Hyer, K.(2020). Association Between Exposure to Hurricane Irma
and Mortality and Hospitalization in Florida Nursing Home Residents. JAMA Network
Open, 3(10). doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.19460
Emergency Department Use Among Assisted Living Residents After Hurricane Irma
Brief by Chelsea Goldstein, MGS and Lindsay Peterson, Ph.D. of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Hua, C.L., Thomas, K.S., Peterson, L.J., Hyer, k., & Dosa, D.M.(2020). Emergency Department
Use Among Assisted Living Residents after Hurricane Irma. The Journal of Post-acute
and Long-term Care Medicine, 22(4), 918-922. doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2020.10.010
Evacuating or Sheltering in Place During a Disaster: The Role of Leadership in Assisted
Living
Brief by Chelsea Goldstein, MGS and Lindsay Peterson, Ph.D. of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Peterson, L.J., June, J., Dobbs, D., Dosa, D., Hyer, K. (2020). Evacuating or Sheltering
in Place During a Disaster: The Role of Leadership in Assisted Living. Seniors Housing
& Care Journal, 28(1), 27-38.
"You Just Forge Ahead": The Continuing Challenges of Disaster Preparedness and Response
in Long-Term Care
Brief by Chelsea Goldstein, MGS and Lindsay Peterson, Ph.D. of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Peterson, L.J., Dobbs, D., June, J., Dosa, D.M., Hyer, K. (2021). “You Just Forge
Ahead”: The Continuing Challenges of Disaster Preparedness and Response in Long-Term
Care. Innovation in Aging, 5(4), 1-13. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igab038
State Policies Concerning Disaster Preparedness for Home-and Community-based Service
Providers
Brief by Chelsea Goldstein, MGS and Lindsay Peterson, Ph.D. of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Peterson, L. J., Rouse, H. J., Slater, C., & Ayala, J. (2022). State Policies Concerning
Disaster Preparedness for Home- and Community-Based Service Providers. Journal of
applied gerontology, 41(6), 1520–1527. doi: 10.1177/07334648221075619
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Group Music Intervention in Memory Care Communities
Brief by Quan Le, of the Department of Chemistry, and Lindsay Peterson, of the School
of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, University of South
Florida.
Article:
Veal, B. M., Dobbs, D., Lee, S., Bugos, J. A., Pyfrom, M. P., Boddupalli, S., . .
. Meng, H. (2022). Feasibility and Acceptability of a Group Music Intervention in
Memory Care Communities. Journal of applied gerontology. doi:10.1177/07334648221079118
Mind-Body Practice, Personality Traits, and Cognitive Performance: A 10-Years Study
in US Adults
Brief by Kaeleigh Fearn, Kallol Bhattacharyya, and Debra Dobbs, of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Dobbs, D. & Hueluer, G. (2022). Mind-Body Practice, Personality
Traits, and Cognitive Performance: A 10-Years Study in US Adults. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. doi:10.1177/23337214221083475
Longevity is not an ingredient of successful aging as reported by community-dwelling
older adults: A scoping review
Brief by Haley Campbell, Kallol Bhattacharyya, and Victor Molinari, of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Molinari, V., & Andel, R. (2022). Longevity is not an ingredient
of successful aging as self-reported by community-dwelling older adults: A scoping
review. Aging & Mental Health. 1–13. Advance online publication. doi:10.1080/13607863.2022.2033696
Movement-based mind-body practices and cognitive function in middle-aged and older
adults: Findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study
Brief by Vishvesh Patel, Kallol Bhattacharyya, and Gizem Hueluer of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Hueluer, G., Meng, H., & Hyer, K. (2021). Movement-based mind-body
practices and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: Findings from the
Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 60(102751),
1-8. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102751
Self-Reported Satisfaction of Older Adult Residents in Nursing Homes: Development
of a Conceptual Framework
Brief by Dunya Al-Suffi, Kallol Bhattacharyya, and Victor Molinari of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Molinari, V., & Hyer, K. (2021). Self-reported satisfaction
of older adult residents in nursing homes: Development of a conceptual framework.
The Gerontologist.
Person-Centered Care in Nursing Homes: Potential of Complementary and Alternative
Approaches and Their Challenges
Brief by Donovan Rider and Kallol Bhattacharyya of the University of South Florida,
School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Morgan, J. C., & Burgess, E. O. (2021). Person-centered care
in nursing homes: Potential of complementary and alternative approaches and their
challenges. Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Job Strain and Late-Life Cognition: Findings from the Puerto Rican Elderly Health
Conditions Study
Brief by Leonel Camejo, Hillary Rouse, Monica Nelson, Ross Andel, and Taylor Vigoureux
of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange
Center on Aging.
Article:
Vigoureux, T., Nelson, M., Andel, R., Small, B., Dávila-Roman, A., & Crowe, M. (2021).
Job strain and late-life cognition: Findings from the Puerto Rican Elderly Health
Conditions Study. Journal of Aging and Health, 33(3-4), 273–284.
Effects of Yoga-Related Mind-Body Therapies on Cognitive Function in Older Adults:
A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Brief by Kallol Bhattacharyya, Hillary Rouse, and Brent Small of the University of
South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K.K., Andel, R., & Small, B.J. (2021). Effects of yoga-related mind-body
therapies on cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis.
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 93(104319), 1-10.
Sleep Health is Associated with Next-Day Mindful Attention in Healthcare Workers
Brief by Leonel Camejo, Hillary Rouse, Christina Mu, and Soomi Lee of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Lee, S., Mu, C., Gonzalez, B., Vinci, C., & Small, B. (2020). Sleep health is associated
with next-day mindful attention in healthcare workers. Sleep Health: Journal of the
National Sleep Foundation.
Does Sexual Orientation Relate to Health and Well-Being? Analysis of Adults 50+ Years
of Age
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Christi Nelson of the University of
South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Nelson, C. & Andel, R. (2020). Does sexual orientation relate to health and well-being?
Analysis of adults 50+ years of age. The Gerontologist, 60(7), 1281-1290.
Does Sexual Orientation Influence Trajectories of Change in Health? A 20-Year Follow-Up
Study
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Christi Nelson of the University of
South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Nelson, C. & Andel, R. (2020). Does sexual orientation influence trajectories of change
in health? A 20-year follow-up study. LGBT Health, 7(7), 385-392.
Self-Rated Health and Mental Health Among Older Incarcerated Males
Brief by Tomas Vivas, Hillary Rouse, Victor Molinari, and Carlyn Vogel of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Vogel, C. E., Molinari, V., Andel, R., & Barry, L. C. (2020). Self-rated health and
mental health among older incarcerated males. Aging & Mental Health, 1–9.
The Unique Challenges Faced by Assisted Living Communities to Meet Federal Guidelines
for COVID-19
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Debra Dobbs of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Dobbs, D., Peterson, L., & Hyer, K. (2020). The unique challenges faced by assisted
living communities to meet federal guidelines for COVID-19. Journal of Aging & Social
Policy, 32, 4-5, 334-342.
Quality Concerns in Nursing Homes that Serve Large Proportions of Residents with Serious
Mental Illness
Brief by Joseph Ayala, Hillary Rouse , Lindsay Peterson, Kathryn Hyer, and Dylan Jester
of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange
Center on Aging.
Article:
Jester, D.J., Hyer, K., & Bowblis, J.R. (2020). Quality concerns in nursing homes
that serve large proportions of residents with serious mental illness. The Gerontologist,
1-10.
Care Demands and Well-Being of Primary and Secondary Non-Spousal Caregivers of Aging
Adults
Brief by Christian Slater and Victoria Marino of the University of South Florida,
School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Marino, V.R., Badana, A.N., & Haley, W.E. (2020). Care demands and well-being of primary
and secondary non-spousal caregivers of aging adults. Clinical Gerontologist, 43(5),
558-571.
Mild Behavioral Impairment as a Predictor of Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults
Brief by Mia Torres, Hillary Rouse, and Brent Small of the University of South Florida,
School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Rouse, H. J., Small, B. J., Schinka, J. A., Loewenstein, D. A., Duara, R., & Potter,
H. (2020). Mild behavioral impairment as a predictor of cognitive functioning in older
adults. International Psychogeriatrics, 1-9.
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms as a Distinguishing Factor Between Memory Diagnoses
Brief by Mia Torres, Hillary Rouse, and Brent Small of the University of South Florida,
School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Rouse, H. J., Small, B. J., Schinka, J. A., Hazlett, A. M., Loewenstein, D. A., Duara,
R., & Potter, H. (2020). Neuropsychiatric symptoms as a distinguishing factor between
memory diagnoses. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 1-8.
Assisted Living Communities During Hurricane Irma: The Decision to Evacuate or Shelter
in Place and Resident Acuity
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Lindsay Peterson of the University of
South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Peterson, L. J., June, J., Sakib, N., Dobbs, D., Dosa, M. D., Thomas, S. K., Jester,
J. D., & Hyer K. (2020). Assisted living communities during Hurricane Irma: The decision
to evacuate or shelter in place and resident acuity. Journal of the American Medical
Directors Association, 21(8), 1148–1152.
Mind-Body Practices in U.S. Adults: Prevalence and Correlates
Brief by Kallol Bhattacharyya , Hillary Rouse, and Gizem Hueluer of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Bhattacharyya, K. K., Hueluer, G., Meng, H., & Hyer, K. (2020). Mind-body practices
in U.S. adults: Prevalence and correlates. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 52(102501),
1-5.
The State of the States: How Easy is It for Consumers to Learn About Assisted Living
in the U.S.?
Brief by Amy Haywood of the University of South Florida, Zimmerman School of Advertising
and Mass Communications.
Article:
Roberts, M., Peterson, L. J., & Hyer, K. (2020). The State of States’ Assisted Living
Websites: Information Available to Consumers. The Gerontologist, 1-7.
The Relationship of Caregiving to Work Conflict and Supervisor Disclosure with Emotional,
Physical, and Financial Strain in Employed Family Caregivers
Brief by Mia Borja, Carlyn Vogel, Hillary Rouse, and Maureen Templeman of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Templeman, M.E., Badana, A.N.S., & Haley, W.E. (2019). The relationship of caregiving
to work conflict and supervisor disclosure with emotional, physical, and financial
strain in employed family caregivers. Journal of Aging and Health, 32(7-8), 698-707.
Understanding Burnout and Its Potential Effects on Clinical Care
Brief by Nhu Nguyen, Hillary Rouse, and Victor Molinari of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
LoboPrabhu, S., Rouse, H., & Molinari, V. (2019). Understanding burnout and its potential
effects on clinical care. In S. LoboPrabhu, F. Summer, & H. Moffic (Eds.) Combatting
Burnout: A Guide for Psychiatrists (Chapter 4). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric
Association Publishing.
International Perspectives on Residential Aged-Care
Brief by Tomas Vivas, Hillary Rouse, Victor Molinari, and Nasreen Sadeq of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Sadeq, N. & Molinari, V. (2019). International perspectives on residential aged care.
Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology.
Understanding the Roles of Patient Symptoms and Subjective Appraisals in Well-Being
Among Breast Cancer Patients
Brief by Joseph Ayala, Hillary Rouse, and Adrian Badana of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Badana, A.N.S., Marino, V., Templeman, M., McMillan, S., Tofthagen, C., Small, B.,
& Haley, W. (2019). Understanding the roles of patient symptoms and subjective appraisals
in well-being among breast cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(11), 4245-4252.
Discussing End-of-Life Care Preferences With Family: Role of Race and Ethnicity
Brief by Tomas Vivas, Hillary Rouse, and Lindsay Peterson of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Peterson, L., Hyer, K., Meng, H., Dobbs, D., Gamaldo, A., & O'Neil, K. (2019). Discussing
end-of-life care preferences with family: Role of race and ethnicity. Research on
Aging, 41(9), 823–844.
Assessment of Cognitive Training & Social Interaction in People with Mild to Moderate
Dementia: A Pilot Study
Brief by Tomas Vivas, Hillary Rouse, and Brent Small of the University of South Florida,
School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Rouse, H. J., Small, B. J., & Faust, M. E. (2019). Assessment of cognitive training
& social interaction in people with mild to moderate dementia: A pilot study. Clinical
Gerontologist, 42(4), 421–434.
The Use of Mobility Devices and Personal Assistance: A Joint Modeling Approach
Brief by Chloe Burns, Hillary Rouse, Jocelyn Brown, and Lindsay Peterson of the University
of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Meng, H., Peterson, L., Feng, L., Dobbs, D., & Hyer, K. (2019). The use of mobility
devices and personal assistance: A joint modeling approach. Gerontology and Geriatric
Medicine, 5, 1-7.
Using Deficiency Data to Measure Quality in Assisted Living Communities: A Florida
Statewide Study
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Joseph June of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
June, J., Meng, H., Dobbs, D., & Hyer, K., (2019). Using deficiency data to measure
quality in assisted living communities: A Florida statewide study. Journal of Aging
and Social Policy, 32(2), 125-140.
Medical Faculty Beliefs: Self-Rated Importance and Confidence in Teaching Geriatrics
Primary Care
Brief by Amy Haywood of the University of South Florida, Zimmerman School of Advertising
and Mass Communications.
Article:
Hyer, K., Jester, D., Badana, A.N.S., D’Aoust, R., Robinson, B.E., Guerra, L., Michael,
M., Molinari, V., Schwartz, A., Shocken, D., Wills, T., Wilson, C., Andel, R., (2019).
Medical faculty beliefs: Self-rated importance and confidence in teaching geriatrics
primary care. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, (67)3, 576-580.
Bidirectional Associations of Sleep With Cognitive Interference in Employees’ Work
Days
Brief by Amy Haywood of the University of South Florida, Zimmerman School of Advertising
and Mass Communications.
Article:
Lee, S., Buxton, O. M., Andel, R., & Almeida, D. M. (2019). Bidirectional associations
of sleep with cognitive interference in employees' work days. Sleep health, 5(3),
298-308.
The Association Between Assisted Living Direct Care Worker End-of-Life Training and
Hospice Use Patterns
Debra Dobbs, Ph.D.
This policy brief written by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Debra Dobbs of the
University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center
on Aging is a concise and easy to read summary of a journal article. See the citation
below for information on the original article.
Article:
Dobbs, D., Kaufman, S., & Meng, H. (2018). The association between assisted living
direct care worker end-of-life training and hospice use patterns. Gerontology & Geriatric
Medicine, 4, 1- 5.
Personality and its Relationship to Depression and Cognition in Older Adults: Implications
for Practice
Brief by Nhu Nguyen, Carlyn Vogel, Hillary Rouse, Victor Molinari, and Nasreen Sadeq
of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange
Center on Aging.
Article:
Sadeq, N. A, & Molinari, V. (2018). Personality and its relationship to depression
and cognition in older adults: Implications for practice. Clinical Gerontologist,
41(5), 385-398.
The Association Between Assisted Living Direct Care Worker End-of-Life Training and
Hospice Use Patterns
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Debra Dobbs of the University of South
Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Dobbs, D., Kaufman, S., & Meng, H. (2018). The association between assisted living
direct care worker end-of-life training and hospice use patterns. Gerontology & Geriatric
Medicine, 4, 1- 5.
Sharing End-of-Life Care Preferences with Family Members
Brief by Amy Haywood of the University of South Florida, Zimmerman School of Advertising
and Mass Communications.
Article:
Peterson, L. J., Dobbs, D., Meng, H., Gamaldo, A., O'Neil, K., & Hyer, K. (2018).
Sharing end-of-life care preferences with family members: who has the discussion and
who does not. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 21(4), 463-472.