CAREGIVING PUBLICATIONS

  1. Farran CJ, McCann JJ, Etkin C, Rajan KB, Castro CM, King A and Navaie M. An individualized physical activity intervention for family caregivers of persons with dementia: key findings from a randomized controlled trial. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2013.
  2. Farran CJ, McCann JJ, Eisenstein A, Rajan KB, Castro CM, King AC and Navaie M. Effects of a lifestyle physical activity intervention on family caregivers of persons with dementia: A randomized controlled trial. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2013.
  3. Etkin CD, Farran CJ, Barnes LL and Shah RC. Recruitment and enrollment of caregivers for a lifestyle physical activity clinical trial. Research in Nursing & Health 2012;35(1):70-81.
  4. Farran CJ, Etkin CD, McCann JJ, Paun O, Eisenstein AR and Wilbur J. Role of technology in supporting quality control and treatment fidelity in a family caregiver clinical trial. Western Journal of Nursing Research 2011;33(7):953–978.
  5. Farran CJ, Etkin C, McCann JJ, Paun O, Eisenstein A, Rajan KB, Castro C and King AC. Development and Multi-Component Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Family Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. National Institute of Nursing Research, 25th Anniversary Concluding Scientific Symposium, Washington, D.C., 2011.
  6. Farran CJ, Etkin C, Rajan KB, McCann JJ, Paun O and Eisenstein A. Assessing Family Caregiver Skill. Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, Paris, France, 2011.
  7. Farran CJ, Etkin C, Rajan KB, McCann JJ, Paun O and Eisenstein A. Implementing a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention with Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. Annual Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2011.
  8. Farran CJ, Fogg LG, McCann JJ, Etkin C, Dong X and Barnes LL. Assessing family caregiver skill in managing behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Aging & Mental Health 2011;15(4):510–521.
  9. Navaie M. Accessibility of Caregiver Education and Support Programs: Reaching Hard-To-Reach Caregivers in Education and Support Programs and Interventions for Caregivers. In: Toseland R, Haigler D and Monahan D, eds. Education and Support Programs for Caregivers. New York: Springer; 2011.
  10. Paun O and Farran CJ. Chronic grief management for dementia caregivers in transition: intervention development and implementation. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 2011;37(12):28–35.
  11. Farran CJ, Etkin C, McCann JJ, Paun O, Eisenstein A and Wilbur J. The Role of Technology in Assuring Treatment Fidelity in a Clinical Trial with Family Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Kansas City, MO, 2010.
  12. Bakas T, Farran CJ, Austin JK, Given BA, Johnson EA and Williams LS. Content validity and satisfaction with a stroke caregiver intervention program. Journal of Nursing Scholarship 2009;41(4):368–375.
  13. Bakas T, Farran CJ, Austin JK, Given BA, Johnson EA and Williams LS. Stroke caregiver outcomes from the Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK). Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 2009;16(2):105–121.
  14. Etkin C. Farran CJ and McCann J. Who are the strained caregivers? The Gerontologist 2009;49(Suppl 2):224.
  15. Farran CJ, McCann JJ, Fogg LG and Etkin CD. Developing a measurement strategy for assessing family caregiver skills: conceptual issues. Alzheimer’s Care Today 2009;10(3):129-39.
  16. Bakas T, Farran CJ, Austin JK, Given BA, Perkins S, Johnson EA and Williams LS. Stroke caregiver outcomes from the Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK). Stroke 2008;39(2):550.
  17. Farran CJ and Fogg LF. Development of a Measure of Family Caregiver Skills. National State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, D.C., October 2008.
  18. Farran CJ, Staffileno BA, Gilley DW, McCann JJ, Yan Li, Castro CM and King AC. A lifestyle physical activity intervention for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias 2008;23(2):132–142.
  19. Farran CJ, Staffileno BA, Gilley DW, McCann JJ, Li Y, Castro CM and King AC. The effects of a 6-month home-based lifestyle physical activity pilot intervention with caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2008.
  20. Bakas T, Farran CJ, Austin JK, Given BA, Johnson EA and Williams LS. Program Evaluation Outcomes from the Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK) for Stroke Family Caregivers. American Academy of Nursing Annual Meeting and Conference, Washington, D.C., November 2007.
  21. Bakas T, Farran CJ, Austin JK, Given BA, Johnson EA and Williams LS. Content Validity, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK) for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors. Tenth Biennial Nursing Research Conference: The Role of the Nurse in Health Promotion, Fort Wayne, IN, 2007.
  22. Farran CJ, Gilley DW, McCann JJ, Bienias JL, Lindeman DA and Evans DA. Efficacy of behavioral interventions for dementia caregivers. Western Journal of Nursing Research 2007;29(8):944–960.
  23. McGuire LC, Anderson LA, Talley RC and Crews JE. Supportive care needs of Americans: a major issue for women as both recipients and providers. Journal of Women's Health 2007;16(6):784-9.
  24. Talley RC and Crews JE. Framing the public health of caregiving. American Journal of Public Health 2007;97(2):224-8.
  25. Bakas T, Champion V, Perkins SM, Farran CJ and Williams LS. Psychometric testing of the revised 15-item Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale. Nursing Research 2006;55(5):346-55.
  26. Paun O, Farran CJ, McCann JJ and Li Y. Nursing Home Placement in Alzheimer’s Disease: Implications for Caregiver Mental and Physical Health-Preliminary Findings. Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 2006.
  27. Gilley D, Farran C, McCann J and Evans D. Efficacy of two psychosocial interventions on caregiver distress to dementia behavioral symptoms. The Gerontologist 2005;45(Special Issue II):616.
  28. Navaie-Waliser M. Family caregiving and long-term care. Iowa State Governor’s Conference on Rebalancing Long-Term Care, Des Moines, IA, November 2004.
  29. Navaie-Waliser M. Supporting diversity in family caregiving: Current status and future directions. National Association of State Units on Aging, Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., June 2004.
  30. Navaie-Waliser M. The emerging male caregiver: Successful strategies for outreach and support. National Aging I&R/A Symposium, AIRS National Conference, May 2004.
  31. Navaie-Waliser M and Spriggs A. Making the connection: Factors associated with interaction level and quality between informal and formal home health caregivers. American Public Health Association, Maternal and Child Health Section, Washington, D.C., November 2004.
  32. Navaie-Waliser M, Spriggs A and Neder S. The Influence of informal care on home health care characteristics and disparities. Association for Health Services Research/Academy Health, San Diego, CA, June 2004.
  33. Talley RC and Travis SS. A commitment to professional caregivers: the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development. Geriatric Nursing 2004;25(2):113-4.
  34. Navaie-Waliser M. Accessibility of caregiver education and support programs: Reaching “hard to reach” caregivers. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development, Expert Panel Presentation, Atlanta, GA, November 2003.
  35. Navaie-Waliser M and Spriggs A. Discord in care perceptions between family caregivers and care recipients: What it means and why it matters. Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA, November 2003.
  36. Navaie-Waliser M and Spriggs A. Individual and joint contributions of formal and informal care on home health outcomes. Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA, November 2003.
  37. Spriggs AL, Navaie-Waliser M, Karuturi M, Neder S and Serwich S. The invisible made visible: Content of home care provided by formal and informal caregivers. New York City Health Services Research Annual Conference, New York, NY, November 2003.
  38. Navaie-Waliser M, Mersmann C, Misener M, Lincoln P and Chandran L. The needs of family caregivers of children with asthma in home care. National Alliance for Caregiving, Washington, D.C., June 2002.
  39. Navaie-Waliser M, Spriggs A, Bonnell C and Peng T. Informal and formal home health caregivers: The disconnect between providers in patient care systems. Association for Health Services Research, Washington, D.C., June 2002; and American Public Health Association, Gerontological Health Section, Philadelphia, PA, November 2002.
  40. Navaie-Waliser M, Spriggs A, Bonnell C and Peng T. Informal and formal home health caregivers: The need for improved communication and patient care coordination. National Alliance for Caregiving, Washington, D.C., June 2002.
  41. Navaie-Waliser M, Spriggs A and Feldman P. Informal caregivers as long-term care providers: Differential experiences by gender. American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C., February 2002.
  42. Navaie-Waliser M, Spriggs A and Feldman P. Informal caregivers a long-term care providers: Differential experiences by gender. Medical Care 2002;40(12):1249-59.
  43. Navaie-Waliser M, Feldman P, Gould D, Levine C, Kuerbis A and Donelan K. When the caregiver needs care: The plight of vulnerable family caregivers. American Journal of Public Health 2002;92:409-13.
  44. Spriggs A and Navaie-Waliser M. Perceptions of caregiving: discord between home health recipients and primary informal caregivers. American Public Health Association, Gerontological Health Section, Philadelphia, PA, November 2002.
  45. Navaie-Waliser M, Spriggs A and Feldman P. Informal caregivers as providers of long-term care: The differential experiences of women. American Public Health Association, Gerontological Health Section, Atlanta, GA, October 2001.
  46. Navaie-Waliser M, Feldman P, Gould D, Levine C, Kuerbis A and Donelan K. Long-term care provision: Striking a balance between informal and formal caregiving. Association for Health Services Research, Atlanta, GA, June 2001.
  47. Navaie-Waliser M, Feldman P, Gould D, Levine C, Kuerbis A and Donelan K. The experiences and challenges of informal caregivers: Common themes and differences among whites, blacks, and hispanics. The Gerontologist 2001;41(6):1-9.
  48. Navaie-Waliser M, Peng T, Spriggs A and Feldman P. Women as long-term care providers: Profiles of white, black, and hispanic family caregivers. Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Washington, D.C., June 2001.
  49. Navaie-Waliser M, Feldman P, Gould D, Levine C, Kuerbis A and Donelan K. When the caregiver needs care: The predicaments of vulnerable family caregivers. American Public Health Association, Gerontological Health Section, Boston, MA, November 2000.
  50. Navaie-Waliser M, Feldman P, Gould D, Levine C, Kuerbis A and Donelan K. Caring for the elderly and the chronically ill: The experiences and challenges of three populations of informal caregivers. Association for Health Services Research, Los Angeles, CA, June 2000.
  51. Navaie-Waliser M, McDonald M and Feldman P. The unmet needs of family caregivers: Implications for policy and practice. Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C., November 2000.