Fang Yu, PhD, MSN, RN Assistant Professor Telephone Number: 612-624-5435 FAX Number: 6612-625-3597 E-mail Address: yuxxx244@umn.edu Office Location: 6-177 Weaver-Densford Hall

Mailing Address:
School of Nursing
University of Minnesota
5-160 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Education:

Beijing Medical University, Beijing, China, B.M., 1991-1996, Nursing
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, M.S.N., 1999-2002, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, Ph.D., 1999-2003, Nursing
John A. Hartford Foundation Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Postdoctoral Fellow, State College, PA 2004-2006, Gerontology and Nursing

Certification:

RN

Teaching Areas:

Gerontological Nursing, Research

Research Interests:

Improving cognition and function in older adults with Alzheimer's disease through aerobic exercise.

Research and Education Grants:

Title of Project: Promoting Cognitive and Functional Independence in Older Adults with Dementia through Aerobic Exercise
Funding Agency: NIH K12 Career Development Award
Role: Principal Investigator
Project Dates: xxx

Title of Project: The Effect of Aerobic Fitness Exercise on Executive Functioning and Function in Community-dwelling Persons with AD
Funding Agency: American Nurses Foundation
Role: Principal Investigator
Project Dates: 2005-2007

Title of Project: The Feasibility of a Two-month Aerobic Biking Protocol in Persons with AD
Funding Agency: John A. Hartford Foundation BAGNC Postdoctoral Fellowship
Role: Principal Investigator
Project Dates: 2004-2007

Title of Project: Effectiveness of Comprehensive Ambulatory Outpatient Rehabilitation for Cognitively Impaired Elders
Funding Agency: Frank Morgan Jones Research Fund (University of Pennsylvania) and Sigma Theta Tau International ­ Xi Chapter
Role: Principal Investigator
Project Dates: 2002-2003

Publications:

Wan, H. W., Yu, F., & Kolanowski, A. Caring for aging Chinese: Lessons learned from the USA. Journal of Transcultural Nursing (accepted).

Buettner, L., Kolanowski, A., & Yu, F. Recreational games: Simple and effective cognitive stimulation programs for residents with dementia in long-term care settings. American Journal of Recreational Therapy (accepted).

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., & Kolanowski, A (2006). Improve function through research (editorial). Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(12), 4-5.

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.

Kolanowski, A., Buettner, L., Litaker, M., & Yu, F. (2006). Factors that relate to activity engagement in nursing home residents. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 21(1), 15-22.

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.

Center Membership:

Center for Gerontological Nursing