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Special Session/Plenary Session
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2025 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honoree Presentation
Abstract
With 25 years of research, my work has focused on improving outcomes for critically ill older adults by addressing delirium, frailty, malnutrition, and functional decline. I’ve advocated for care bundles to prevent complications and support recovery. In this International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame session, I’ll share my journey to advancing care for older adults after critical illness. This award is humbling and reflects the collective efforts of my colleagues, mentors, and students.
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References:
Siao, SF, Zheng, YY, Wei, YC, Boehm, LM, Chen, CCH*. Delirium and weakness acquired in the intensive care unit: individual and combined effects on 90-day mortality in survivors of critical illness. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2025.
Siao SF, Wang TY, Ku SC, Wei YC, Chen CCH*. Inability to sit-to-stand in medical intensive care units survivors: when and why we should care. Critical Care Medicine, 2024, 52:1828-1836.
Siao SF, Ku SC, Tseng WH, Wei YC, Chang YC, Hsiao TY, Wang TG, Chen CCH*. Effects of a swallowing and oral-care program on resuming oral feeding and reducing pneumonia in patients following endotracheal extubation: a randomized, open-label, controlled trial. Critical Care, 2023, 27(1):1-9.
Li HC, Yeh TY, Wei YC, Ku SC, Xu YJ, Chen CCH*, Inouye SK, Boehm LM. Association of incident delirium with short-term mortality in adults with critical illness receiving mechanical ventilation. JAMA Network Open, 2022, 5(10):e2235339.
Chen CCH*, Yang YT, Lai IR, Lin BR, Yang CY, Huang J, Tien TW, Chen CN, Lin MT, Liang JT, Li HC, Huang GH, Inouye SK. Three nurse-administered protocols reduce nutritional decline and frailty in older gastrointestinal surgery patients: a cluster randomization trial. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2019, 20(5):524-529.
Chen CCH, Li HC, Liang JT, Lai IR, Purnomo JDT, Yang YT, Lin BR, Huang J, Yang CY, Tien YW, Chen CN, Lin MT, Huang GH, Inouye SK. Effect of a modified hospital elder life program on delirium and length of hospital stay in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: a cluster randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surgery, 2017, 152(9):827-834.
Sigma Membership
Lambda Beta at-Large
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Older Adults, Aged, Elderly, Critical Illness, Delirium, Frailty, Malnutrition, Recovery Support
Recommended Citation
Chen, Cheryl Chia-Hui, "Reflection and Appreciation: A Journey to Improving Care for Older Adults After Critical Illness" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 289.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/289
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Invited Presentation
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Reflection and Appreciation: A Journey to Improving Care for Older Adults After Critical Illness
Seattle, Washington, USA
With 25 years of research, my work has focused on improving outcomes for critically ill older adults by addressing delirium, frailty, malnutrition, and functional decline. I’ve advocated for care bundles to prevent complications and support recovery. In this International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame session, I’ll share my journey to advancing care for older adults after critical illness. This award is humbling and reflects the collective efforts of my colleagues, mentors, and students.