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Education:
- PhD, University of Texas, Austin
- MS, Seoul National University, Korea
- BS, Seoul National University, Korea
Professional Memberships/Affiliations:
- Gerontological Society of America
- Western Institute of Nursing
- American Nurses Association
Courses Currently Taught:
- N314/N410 Gerontological Nursing - Lecture & Labs
Scholarly Areas: Initiation and adherence of physical activity in older adults living independently; prevention of hypertension; measurement of physical activity
Current Projects: Measure of physical activity by using a pedometer among older adults residing independently in a community. Compare the health and physical activity of ethnic minority.
Biography: Dr. Lee has a long history of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical unit in the U.S.A, and Emergency, Neurological, and Rehabilitation units abroad. She has a solid foundation of research ability in design, methods, and analysis. She received a research award from American Nurses Foundation in 2003 and was selected as the Carol Lindman’s New Researcher at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference in Portland, Oregon (April, 2004)
Selected Publications:
- Lee, Y-S. (2009) Measure of student attitudes on aging. Educational Gerontology. 35: 121-134.
- Lee, Y-S. (2008) Exercise and Self-Efficacy among Employed Hispanic Men and Women. Hispanic Health Care International. 6 (1): 21-26.
- Lee, Y-S. (2007) Awareness of blood pressure among older adults: A cross-sectional descriptive study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 44(5): 796-804.
- Lee, Y-S., and Laffrey, S. C. (2006) Physical activity in older adults: Testing a model.. Nursing Research. 55(2): 110-120.
- Lee, Y-S. (2005) Gender differences in physical activity and walking among older adults. Journal of Women and Aging. 17(1/2): 55-70.
- Laffrey, C. S., and Lee, Y-S. (2005) Decisional balance for exercise: Adaptation of an Instrument for older Mexican American women. Research in Nursing & Health. 28(5): 388-397.
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