Publications
Refereed Original Article in Journal
- Rahemi, Z., Malatyali, A., Bacsu, J., Sefcik, J., Petrovsky, D.V, Baker, Z., Ma, K., Smith, M., Adams, S.Healthcare Utilization and Advance Care Planning among Older adults Across Cognitive Levels. Journal of Applied Gerontology. In Press
- Petrovsky, D.V., Bradt, J., McPhillips, M.V., Sefcik, J.S., Gitlin, L.N., Hodgson, N.A. Tailored Music Listening in Persons with Dementia: A Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. 2023;38. doi: 10.1177/15333175231186728 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15333175231186728?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
- McPhillips, M.V., Li, J., Petrovsky, D.V., Gooneratne, N., Aryal, S., Hodgson, N.A. A randomized controlled trial to test a behavioral sleep intervention to improve insomnia symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: Multicomponent Behavioral Sleep Intervention (MBSI) protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 127, 107137. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107137 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1551714423000605?via%3Dihub
- McPhillips, M.V., Li, J., Petrovsky, D.V., Brewster, G., E. Ward, J., Hodgson, N., Gooneratne, N.S. (2022). Assisted relaxation therapy for insomnia in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A pilot study. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development. doi:10.1177/00914150221132163 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10110766/
- Sefcik, J. S., Petrovsky, D. V., Huang, L., Behrens, L.L., Naylor, M. D., Hodgson, N. A., & Hirschman, K. B. (2022). Predictors of change over time in satisfaction with outdoor activities ratings among long-term care services and supports recipients. Geriatric Nursing, 45, 153-159. doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.03.007 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35472750/
- Petrovsky, D.V., Doan, L.N., Loizos, M., O’Conor, R., Prochaska, M., Tsang, M., Hopman-Droste, R., Klinedinst, T.C., Mathur, A., Bandeen-Roche, K., van der Willik, O., Kritchevsky, S. Key recommendations from the 2021 “Inclusion of Older Adults in Clinical Research” workshop. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 1-14. 2022. doi:10.1017/cts.2022.1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9161040/
- Petrovsky DV, Wu B, Hodgson NA, Dong X. Art attendance and change in cognitive function among U.S. community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology. May 2021. doi:10.1177/07334648211017339 PMCID: PMC8627533 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8627533/
- Petrovsky, D.V., Ramesh, P., McPhillips, M.V., Hodgson, N.A. Effects of music interventions on sleep in older adults: A systematic review. Geriatric Nursing. 2021, 42(4), 869-879. doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.014 PMCID: PMC8316320 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S019745722100152X?via%3Dihub
- McPhillips M.V., Petrovsky D.V., Brewster G.S., Li, J., Gooneratne, N., Hodgson, N.A., Sefcik, J.S. Recruiting persons with dementia and caregivers in a clinical trial: Dyads perceptions. Western Journal of Nursing Research. April 2021. doi: 10.1177/01939459211008563 PMCID: PMC8522183 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8522183/
- Hodgson, N.A., Petrovsky, D.V., Finegan, K., Kallmyer, B., Pike, J., Fazio, S.; One call makes a difference: An evaluation of the Alzheimer’s Association National Helpline on dementia caregiver outcomes. Patient Education and Counseling, 104(4), 896-902, 2021 doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.09.026 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10001241/
- Petrovsky D.V., Gooneratne N.S., Bradt J., Gitlin L.N., Hodgson N.A.; Tailored music listening intervention to reduce sleep disturbances in older adults with dementia: Research protocol. Research in Nursing and Health, 43(6), 557-567, 2020 doi: 10.1002/nur.22081 PMCID: PMC7945958 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7945958/
- Sefcik, J. S., Hirschman, K., Petrovsky, D. V., Hodgson, N. A., & Naylor, M.; Satisfaction with outdoor activities among long-term services and supports recipients. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 2020 doi: 10.1177/0733464820933774 PMCID: PMC7775289 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7775289/
- Petrovsky, D.V., Hirschman, K.B., McPhillips, M.V., Sefcik, J.S., Hanlon, A.L., Huang, L., Brewster, G.S., Hodgson, N.A. Naylor, M.D.; Predictors of change over time in daytime sleepiness among older adult recipients of long-term services and supports. International Psychogeriatrics, 32(7), 849-861, 2020 doi:10.1017/S1041610220000782 PMCID: PMC7455051 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7455051/
- Petrovsky, D. V., Sefcik, J. S., & Cacchione, P. Z.; A qualitative exploration of choral singing in community-dwelling older adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 42(5), 340–347, 2020 doi: h10.1177/0193945919861380 NIHMSID: NIHMS1039523 PMCID: PMC6935434 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6935434/
- Petrovsky, D. V., Sefcik, J. S., Hodgson, N. A., & Gitlin, L. N.; Harsh communication: Characteristics of caregivers and persons with dementia, Aging & Mental Health, 24:10, 1709-1716, 2020 doi:10.1080/13607863.2019.1667296 NIHMSID: NIHMS1052862 PMCID: PMC7089818 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7089818/
- Zhu, Z., Guo, M., Petrovsky, D.V., Dong, T., Hu, Y., Wu, B.; Age and regional disparity in HIV education among migrants in China: Migrants population dynamic monitoring survey, 2014–2015. International Journal for Equity in Health, 18(1), 104, 2019 doi:10.1186/s12939-019-0999-x PMCID: PMC6610800 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6610800/
- Petrovsky D.V., Sefcik J.S., Hanlon A.L., Lozano A.J., Cacchione P.Z.; Social engagement, cognition, depression, and comorbidity in nursing home residents with sensory impairment. Research in Gerontological Nursing. 12(5) 217-226, 2019 doi: 10.3928/19404921-20190627-01 NIHMSID: NIHMS1043799 PMCID: PMC6756972 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6756972/
- Petrovsky, D.V., Johnson, J. K., Tkacs, N., Mechanic-Hamilton, D., Hamilton, R. H., & Cacchione, P. Z.; Musical and cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Psychology of Music, 2019 doi: h10.1177/0305735619843993. NIHMSID: NIHMS1031056 PMCID: PMC7451010 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7451010/
- Petrovsky, D.V., Wu, B., Mao, W. and Dong, X.; Oral health symptoms and cognitive function among US community‐dwelling Chinese older adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 67: S532-S537, 2019 doi:10.1111/jgs.15748 NIHMSID: NIHMS1004907 PMCID: PMC7201380 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7201380/
- Wu, B., Petrovsky, D.V., Wang, J., Xu, H., Zhu, Z., McConnell, E.S., Corazzini, K.N.; Dementia caregiver interventions in Chinese population: A systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(3), 528–542. 2019 doi: h10.1111/jan.13865
- Petrovsky, D.V., Varrasse McPhillips, M., Li, J., Brody, A., Caffeé, L., Hodgson, N.A.; Sleep disruption and quality of life in persons with dementia: A state-of-the-art review. Geriatric Nursing, 39(6), 640-645, 2018 doi: h10.1016/j.gerinurse.2018.04.014. PMCID: PMC6252149 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6252149/
- Kolanowski, A., Boltz, M., Galik, E., Gitlin, L., Kales, H., Resnick, B., Van Haitsma, K., Knehans, A., Sutterlin, J., Sefcik, J., Liu, W., Petrovsky, D. V., Massimo, L., Gilmore-Bykovskyi, A., MacAndrew, M., Brewster, G., Nalls, V., Jao, Y-L., Duffort, N., & Scerpella, D.; Determinants of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A scoping review of the evidence. Nursing Outlook, 65(5), 515-529, 2017 doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2017.06.006 PMCID: PMC6579119 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6579119/
- Sefcik, J. S., Petrovsky, D. V., Streur, M., Toles, M., O’Connor, M., Ulrich, C., Marcantonio, S., Coburn, K., Naylor, M., & Moriarty, H.; “In our corner”: A qualitative descriptive study of patient engagement in a community-based care coordination program. Clinical Nursing Research, 27(3), 258-277, 2016 doi: 10.1177/1054773816685746. 2018 PMID: 28038504 PMCID: PMC5502197 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5502197/
- Petrovsky, D. V., Cacchione, P.Z., George, M.; Review of the effect of music interventions on symptoms of anxiety and depression in older adults with mild dementia. International Psychogeriatrics, 27 (10), 1661-1670, 2015 doi: 10.1017/S1041610215000393.
- Petrovsky, D.V.; Theoretical model for music therapy in older adults with dementia. Journal of Nursing Doctoral Students Scholarship, 2, 33-47, 2014 http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/research/Documents/Penn-Nursing-JNDSS_Vol2_2014_web.pdf
- Bowles, K. H., Latimer, G., Wesorick, B., Gelinas, L., & Molkina, D. V.; Lessons learned and barriers discussed by Beacon Communities as they aim to improve health outcomes through health information technology: An Interview by the Informatics and Technology Expert Panel. Computers Informatics Nursing, 32(4), 153-155, 2014 doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000065.