Faculty Associates

Donna Xu

Contact Information
Email: xu976@purdue.edu
Office: JNSN 250 Map
Phone: 765-494-4028
Fax: 765-494-6339
Homepage: Homepage
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

Education


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

Teaching Interests


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

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.


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