Melissa L OConnor
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OConnor M, Edwards J, Waters M, Hudak E, Valdes E
J Aging Health
. 2014 Jan;
25(8 Suppl):249S-69S.
PMID: 24385637
Objective: The present study examined health and physical performance as mediators of the association between driving cessation and mortality among older residents of small and large cities. Method: Participants (N...
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Baker T, OConnor M, Roker R, Krok J
J Hosp Palliat Nurs
. 2013 Dec;
15(8).
PMID: 24363611
How satisfied a patient is with their medical treatment may influence compliance and adherence to medical regimens. While a number of studies have examined patient satisfaction among younger populations, few...
13.
Baker T, OConnor M, Krok J
Pain Med
. 2013 Oct;
15(1):52-60.
PMID: 24118873
Objective: An individual's ability to effectively manage their cancer pain is influenced by knowledge and perceptions regarding the pain experience. While significance of the physician's knowledge of cancer pain management...
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Alwerdt J, Edwards J, Athilingam P, OConnor M, Valdes E
J Aging Health
. 2013 Oct;
25(8):1358-77.
PMID: 24084526
Objective: Secondary data analyses were conducted to examine cognitive function and longitudinal cognitive decline among older adults with and without heart failure (HF). Method: Data from the Advanced Cognitive Training...
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Edwards J, Hauser R, OConnor M, Valdes E, Zesiewicz T, Uc E
Neurology
. 2013 Sep;
81(15):1284-90.
PMID: 24014503
Objective: To examine the efficacy of cognitive speed of processing training (SOPT) among individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). Moderators of SOPT were also examined. Methods: Eighty-seven adults, 40 years of...
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OConnor M, Edwards J, Bannon Y
Accid Anal Prev
. 2013 Jun;
61:197-202.
PMID: 23769114
Older adults with clinically-defined dementia may report reducing their driving more than cognitively normal controls. However, it is unclear how these groups compare to individuals with clinically-defined mild cognitive impairment...
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Valdes E, OConnor M, Edwards J
Curr Alzheimer Res
. 2012 May;
9(9):999-1009.
PMID: 22594383
Despite the growing interest in cognitive training programs as a potential non-pharmacological approach to slowing cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment (MCI), there has been little research on the differential...
18.
OConnor M, Edwards J, Small B, Andel R
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci
. 2011 Dec;
67(4):437-46.
PMID: 22138270
Objectives: The present study investigated patterns of self-reported driving habits among healthy older adults over 5 years, as well as characteristics that distinguished subgroups with different patterns. Methods: Participants were...
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OConnor M, Hudak E, Edwards J
J Aging Res
. 2011 Jul;
2011:430802.
PMID: 21748006
Background. Community mobility is crucial for maintaining independent functioning and quality of life for older adults. Purpose. The present paper describes the relationship of cognition, particularly speed of processing as...
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OConnor M, Edwards J, Wadley V, Crowe M
J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci
. 2010 Feb;
65B(3):306-16.
PMID: 20147739
Studies have found that adults with possible mild cognitive impairment (MCI) exhibit decrements in everyday functioning (e.g., Wadley, V. G., Crowe, M., Marsiske, M., Cook, S. E., Unverzagt, F. W.,...