Donna Xu
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Contact Information Email: xu976@purdue.edu Office: JNSN 250 Map Phone: 765-494-4028 Fax: 765-494-6339 Homepage: Homepage |
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Pillars of Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
Integrative Health Care in Later Life; Social Contexts and Policy for Optimal Aging
Education
PhD University of Minnesota Health Services, Policy and Administration 2016
Research Interests
aging and long-term care, health outcomes and policy, quality of care, quality of life and prevention and management of chronic conditions
Teaching Interests
gerontology, biostatistics and evidence-based practice
Grants
2021 - National Institute on Aging
2020 - CEREBBRAL Pilot Grant, Purdue University
2020 - Minnesota Department of Human Service & University of Minnesota
Selected Publications
Moffat LM, & Xu D. (2022). Accuracy of machine learning models to predict in-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice. 36(1):29-44.
Mayer L, Xu D, & Edwards N. (2022). A comparison of voice recognition program and traditional keyboard charting for nurse documentation. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. 40(2):138.
Yang R, Xu D, Wang H, & Xu J. (2021). Longitudinal trajectory of physical functioning among Chinese older adults: The modifying role of depressive symptoms, cognitive functioning, and subjective memory. Age and Ageing. 50(5):1682-1691.
Zhang H, Wu F, Yi H, Xu D, Jiang N, Li Y, Li M, & Wang K. (2021). Gender differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease symptom clusters: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 16:1101-1107.
Xu D, & Simpson VL. (2022). Subjective well-being, depression, and delays in care among older adults: Dualeligible versus Medicare-only beneficiaries. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 41(1):158-166.
Xu D, Newell MD, & Francis AL. (2021). Fall-related injuries mediate the relationship between self-reported hearing loss and mortality in middle-aged and older adults. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. 76(9):e213- e220.
Simpson VL, & Xu D. (2020). Difficulties with health self-management by older adults: The role of well-being. Geriatric Nursing, 984-991.
Drew JAR, & Xu D. (2020). Trends in fatal and nonfatal injuries among older Americans, 2004-2017. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 59(1):3-11.
Ling J, Xu D, Robbins LB, & Meyer JS. (2020). Does hair cortisol really reflect perceived stress? Findings from lowincome mother-preschooler dyads. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 111: 104478.
Ling J, Xu D, Robbins LB, & Kao TS. (2020) Obesity and hair cortisol: Relationships varied between low-income preschoolers and mothers. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 24: 1495-1504.