Project Summary
The purpose of this retrospective cohort study is to explore differences in rehabilitation interventions and outcomes between elders with cognitive impairment and those with normal cognitive function in a sample of elders admitted to a Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF). An electronic descriptive database will be constructed of key patient variables from the CARE program clinical records for analysis to determine rehabilitation outcomes (functional gain, rehabilitation efficiency, number of days of service and discharge destination) to determine statistical significance of rehabilitative intervention.

Resulting Work
Penrod, J., Yu, F., Kolanowski, A., Fick, D., Loeb, S., & Hupcey, J (2007). Reframing person-centered care for persons with dementia. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 21(1), 61-76.

Yu, F., Kolanowski, A., Strumpf, N. E., & Eslinger, P. J (2006). Improving cognition and function through exercise intervention in Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 38(4), 358-365.

Yu, F.M, Kolanowski, A., & Litaker, M (2006). The association of physical function with agitation and passivity in nursing home residents with dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(12), 30-36.

Yu, F., Evans, L. K., & Sullivan-Marx, E. M. (2005). Functional outcomes for elders with cognitive impairment in a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility. Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyM, 53, 1599-1606 (Editorial commentary by Dr. Vince S. Thomas on pp 1624-1626).

Yu, F., & Richmond, T. (2005). Factors affecting outpatient rehabilitation outcomes in elders. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 37(3), 229-236.

Funding - The Feasibility of a Two-month Aerobic Biking Protocol in Persons with AD

Funding Agency: John A. Hartford Foundation BAGNC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Funding - Promoting Cognitive and Functional Independence in Older Adults with Dementia through Aerobic Exercise

Funding Agency: NIH K12 Career Development Award

Funding - The Effect of Aerobic Fitness Exercise on Executive Functioning and Function in Community-dwelling Persons with AD

Funding Agency: American Nurses Foundation

Project Dates: 2005-2007