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Ann Kolanowski

Department Affiliation:  Nursing
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POSITION TITLE:  Eberly Professor of Nursing

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: 

Kolanowski, A.M. and L.L. Buettner (2004). "Promoting Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using Recreational Activities." American Journal of Recreational Therapy Winter:20-28. |Abstract|

Kolanowski, A.M. , D.M. Fick , J.L. Waller and D.G. Shea (2004). "Spouses of Persons with Dementia: Their Healthcare Problems, Utilization, and Costs." Research in Nursing & Health 27(5):296-306. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Whall, A.L. and A.M. Kolanowski (2004). "Editorial: The Need-Driven Dementia-Compromised Behavior Model - A Framework for Understanding the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia." Aging & Mental Health 8(2):106-108. |Journal Home Page|

Fick, D.M. , A.M. Kolanowski , J.L. Waller and S.K. Inouye (2005). "Delirium Superimposed on Dementia in a Community-Dwelling Managed Care Population: A 3-Year Retrospective Study of Occurrence, Costs, and Utilization." Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences 60(6):748-753. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. , M. Litaker and L.L. Buettner (2005). "Efficacy of Theory-Based Activities for Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia." Nursing Research 54(4):219-228. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kennedy-Malone, L. , J. Penrod , E.M. Kohlenberg , S.A. Letvak , P.B. Crane , A. Tesh , A.M. Kolanowski , J.E. Hupcey and P. Milone-Nuzzo (2006). "Integrating Gerontology Competencies into Graduate Nursing Programs." Journal of Professional Nursing 22(2):123-128. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. (2006). "An Interview with Dr. Laurie Gunter: A Pioneer Helping Gerontological Nurses Establish Educational Roots." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 32(4):7-8. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. and M. Litaker (2006). "Social Interaction, Premorbid Personality, and Agitation in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia." Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 20(1):12-20. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. and M.L. Piven (2006). "Geropsychiatric Nursing: The State of the Science." Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 12(2):75-99. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. , D.M. Fick , J.L. Waller and F.M. Ahern (2006). "Outcomes of Antipsychotic Drug Use in Community-Dwelling Elders With Dementia." Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 20(5):217-225. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. , L.L. Buettner and J. Moeller (2006). "Treatment Fidelity Plan for an Activity Intervention Designed for Persons With Dementia." American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias 21(5):326-332. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. , L.L. Buettner , M. Litaker and F. Yu (2006). "Factors that Relate to Activity Engagement in Nursing Home Residents." American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias 21(1):15-22. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Yu, F. and A.M. Kolanowski (2006). "Improving Function through Research [guest editorial]." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 32(12):4-5. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Yu, F. , A.M. Kolanowski and M. Litaker (2006). "The Association of Physical Function with Agitation and Passivity." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 32(12):30. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Yu, F. , A.M. Kolanowski , N.E. Strumpf and P.J. Eslinger (2006). "Improving Cognition and Function through Exercise Intervention in Alzheimer's Disease." Journal of Nursing Scholarship 38(4):358-365. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Fick, D.M. , A.M. Kolanowski and J.L. Waller (2007). "High Prevalence of Central Nervous System Medications in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Dementia over a Three-Year Period." Aging & Mental Health 11(5):588-595. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. , L. Hoffman and S.M. Hofer (2007). "Concordance of Self-Report and Informant Assessment of Emotional Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia." Journals of Gerontology Series B-Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences 62(1):P20-P27. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Penrod, J. , F. Yu , A.M. Kolanowski , D.M. Fick , S.J. Loeb and J.E. Hupcey (2007). "Reframing Person-Centered Nursing Care for Persons With Dementia." Research and Theory for Nursing Practice 21(1):57-72. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Burgener, S.C. , L.L. Buettner , K.C. Buckwalter , E. Beattie , A.L. Bossen , D.M. Fick , S. Fitzsimmons , A.M. Kolanowski , N.E. Richeson , K.M. Rose , A.S. Schreiner , J.K. Specht , I. Testad , F. Yu and S. McKenzie (2008). "Evidence Supporting Nutritional Interventions for Persons in Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease (AD)." Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging 12(1):18-21. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Kolanowski, A.M. and L.L. Buettner (2008). "Prescribing Activities that Engage Passive Residents: An Innovative Method." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 34(1):13. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Loeb, S.J. , J. Penrod , A.M. Kolanowski , J.E. Hupcey , K.K. Haidet , D.M. Fick , D. McGonigle and F. Yu (2008). "Creating Cross-Disciplinary Research Alliances to Advance Nursing Science." Journal of Nursing Scholarship 40(2):195-201. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Wan, H. , F. Yu and A.M. Kolanowski (2008). "Caring for Aging Chinese: Lessons Learned from the United States." Journal of Transcultural Nursing 19(2):114-120. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Whall, A.L. , K.B. Colling , A.M. Kolanowski , H. Kim , G.S. Hong , B. DeCicco , D.L. Ronis , K.C. Richards , D. Algase and C. Beck (2008). "Factors Associated with Aggressive Behavior among Nursing Home Residents with Dementia." The Gerontologist 48(6):721-731. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Fick, D.M. , A.M. Kolanowski , E. Beattie and J. McCrow (2009). "Delirium in Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease: Enhancing Cognitive Reserve as a Possible Preventive Measure." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 35(3):30-38. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

Yu, F. , K.M. Rose , S.C. Burgener , C. Cunningham , L.L. Buettner , E. Beattie , A.L. Bossen , K.C. Buckwalter , D.M. Fick , S. Fitzsimmons , A.M. Kolanowski , J.K. Specht , N.E. Richeson and I. Testad (2009). "Cognitive Training for Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 35(3):23-29. |Abstract| |Journal Home Page|

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