CAREGIVING PUBLICATIONS
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Etkin C. Farran CJ and McCann J. Who are the strained caregivers? The Gerontologist 2009;49(Suppl 2):224.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Talley RC and Crews JE. Framing the public health of caregiving. American Journal of Public Health 2007;97(2):224-8.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Navaie-Waliser M. Family caregiving and long-term care. Iowa State Governor’s Conference on Rebalancing Long-Term Care, Des Moines, IA, November 2004.
- 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.
- Navaie-Waliser M. The emerging male caregiver: Successful strategies for outreach and support. National Aging I&R/A Symposium, AIRS National Conference, May 2004.
- 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.
- 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.
- Talley RC and Travis SS. A commitment to professional caregivers: the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development. Geriatric Nursing 2004;25(2):113-4.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.