Dongjuan (Donna) Xu
- Associate Professor of Nursing
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Pillars of Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
Integrative Health Care in Later Life; Social Contexts and Policy for Optimal Aging
Integrative Health Care in Later Life; Social Contexts and Policy for Optimal Aging
Education
PhD University of Minnesota Health Services, Policy and Administration 2016
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
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
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
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.
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.