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My areas of research focus on 1) the assessment of apathy and 2) the impact of social environments and physical environments on neurobehavioral symptoms and well-being in individuals with dementia. I developed the Person-Environment Apathy Rating (PEAR) scale to assess apathy in the environmental context. I serve as PI for two NIH-funded studies. One study examines the impact of staff caregiver communication on apathy in nursing home residents with dementia. In addition, my research includes interdisciplinary work to develop innovative technology to support dementia care. In collaboration with an architecture engineering researcher, we developed a smart lighting intervention and currently leading an NIH-funded project to test the effect of smart lighting on residents with dementia in nursing homes.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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The Effect of Smart Ambient Bright Light for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Jao, Y.-L. (PI) & Wang, J. J. (CoPI)
8/15/22 → 4/30/24
Project: Research project
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Apathy in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: Impact of Caregiver Communication
Jao, Y.-L. (PI)
8/15/19 → 5/31/22
Project: Research project
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Clinical Utility and Performance of the Traditional Chinese Version of the 4-As Test for Delirium due to Traumatic Brain Injury
Lai, Y. H., Lin, C. J., Su, I. C., Huang, S. W., Hsiao, C. C., Jao, Y. L., Chen, P. Y., Traynor, V., Lee, C. Y., Chen, T. J., Ho, M. H. & Chiu, H. Y., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Impact of Spatial Factors on Circadian Daylight Distribution
Ghaeili, N., Wang, J., Beiglary, S. & Jao, Y. L., 2024, 53rd American Solar Energy Society National Solar Conference 2024, SOLAR 2024: Connecting Technology and Policy. Friedrich, K. & Rixham, C. (eds.). American Solar Energy Society, p. 167-178 12 p. (53rd American Solar Energy Society National Solar Conference 2024, SOLAR 2024: Connecting Technology and Policy).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Ready or Not A Conceptual Model of Organizational Readiness for Embedded Pragmatic Dementia Research
Boltz, M., Van Haitsma, K., Baier, R. R., Sefcik, J. S., Hodgson, N. A., Jao, Y. L. & Kolanowski, A., May 2024, In: Research in Gerontological Nursing. 17, 3, p. 149-160 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators of Pain Management in Persons with Dementia
Liao, Y. J., Jao, Y. L., Berish, D., Hin, A. S., Wangi, K., Kitko, L., Mogle, J. & Boltz, M., May 2023, In: Journal of Pain. 24, 5, p. 730-741 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access9 Scopus citations -
Cognitive Exercise for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Using a Social Robot
Yuan, F., Boltz, M., Bilal, D., Jao, Y. L., Crane, M., Duzan, J., Bahour, A. & Zhao, X., Aug 1 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Robotics. 39, 4, p. 3332-3346 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Scopus citations