Jiyoon Jang is a doctoral student in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. She has professional experience in geriatric care and has a deep passion for providing effective, individualized care for older adults. She graduated in 2015 with a BSN from Gachon University and received her MSN at Yonsei University in Korea. She worked on the surgical-oncology floor of the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in Korea. For four and half years working as a registered nurse, she became highly motivated to contribute to effective care approaches for older adults and their caregivers. She expanded her knowledge by participating in gerontological research projects at the Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute in Korea, which conducts various research projects on aging health science. During this time, she was involved in various research using information and communications technology (ICT) that focused on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Through these experiences, Jiyoon learned the importance of alleviating the symptoms of community-dwelling older adults with dementia and recognized the significant role of nursing scientists, which inspired her to seek her PhD journey in nursing. During her time at Emory, she plans to develop strategies for addressing health problems among older adults and reducing their caregivers’ burden.

Cho,  E., Lee, K. H., Kang, B., Jang, J., Shin, J., Eltaybani, S., ... & Kim,  M. J. (2023). Perceived Work Environment, Educational Status, Staffing  Levels, and Work Outcomes in Long-Term Care Settings During COVID-19. Journal  of the American Medical Directors Association.

Cho, E., Shin, J., Seok, J. W., Lee,  H., Lee, K. H., Jang, J., & Kang, B. (2022). The effectiveness of  non-pharmacological interventions using information and communication technologies  for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A systematic review  and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 104392.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104392.

Shin, J., Jang, J., & Afaya, A.  (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth interventions targeted to improve medication  adherence among older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a protocol for a  systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open, 12(11), e060590. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060590

Presentations

Jang,  J., Lee, S., & Cho, E. (Nov. 2022). The Association of Lifestyle and  Social Engagement with Dementia: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.  2022 Gerontological Society of America    

Back, S., Jang, J., Chinbaya, A., & Oh, E.G. (Dec. 2021).  Effects of Internet-based Interventions on Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms  among Patients with COVID-19: An Evidence Synthesis. Korean Academy of  Fundamental of Nursing Conference 2021  

Jang, J., Shin, J., & Afaya, A. (Nov. 2021). Effectiveness of  eHealth Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence for Older Adults with  Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Yonsei  International Nursing Conference 2021  

Kang, B., Cho, E., Shin, J., Seok, J., Lee, H., Lee, K. H., Heo,  S., & Jang, J. (Nov. 2021). Non-Pharmacological Interventions Using  Information and Communication Technologies for Managing Behavioral and  Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.  Yonsei International Nursing Conference 2021  

Jeon, M., Lee, S., & Jang, J.  (Oct. 2021). Frailty in Cancer Patients with Surgery: A Scoping Review.  International Nursing Conference 2021

• Enhancing physical and mental health outcomes of older adults with dementia in community settings.  
• Improving or maintaining cognition and the functional ability that enables well-being in older adults.

• BK (Brain Korea) 21 Plus Research Fellow, National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), 2021-2022
• Academic Research Fellowship, Yonsei University, 2022
• Social Innovation course Scholarship, Yonsei University, 2022
• Social Innovation Certificate (SIC) course Scholarship, Yonsei University, 2022
• Outstanding poster award, Yonsei International Nursing Conference, 2021