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Research interests
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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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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Comparative effects of nonpharmacological interventions on sleep quality of institutionalized older adults without dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Pangaribuan, S. M., Herlianita, R., Jao, Y. L., Chang, K. M., Chen, Y. C., Lee, H. C., Siringoringo, L. & Chiu, H. Y., Jun 2026, In: Sleep Medicine Reviews. 87, 102282.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Exploring an occupant-involved closed-loop wearable sensing system and online tuning for individualized thermal preference
Feng, Y., Wang, J., Ghaeili, N., Jao, Y. L., Obonyo, E. A. & Pavlak, G., Jun 2026, In: Energy and Built Environment. 7, 3, p. 588-601 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Internationally Educated Nurses' Experiences of Working in U.S. Long-Term Care Settings
Olanrewaju, S., Loeb, S. J., Boltz, M. & Jao, Y. L., Feb 2026, In: Research in Nursing and Health. 49, 1, p. 74-86 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence of and Factors Related to Subjective Cognitive Decline in Middle-Aged Adults
Teng, Y. W., Jao, Y. L., Huang, L. K. & Huang, H. C., May 2026, In: Journal of gerontological nursing. 52, 5, p. 43-53 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Mar 1 2025, In: Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. 66, 2, p. 130-138 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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