Yu-Ping Chang, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, FIAAN

• PhD, Nursing, Saint Louis University,Saint Louis, MO
  
• MS, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  
• BS, Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

• Substance use and prescription medication use in older adults
• Caregiving and medication management for individuals with dementia

• NUR 559 The Family: Theoretical Foundations and Perspectives
• NUR 562 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Theoretical Foundations & Practice Perspectives
• NUR 599 Masters Project
• NUR 600 Independent Study
• NUR 694 Quantitative Research Methods
• NUR 694 L Data Management and Analysis with SPSS
• NUR 699 Dissertation Guidance

Hu, H.-F., Chang, Y.-P., Lin, C.-H., & Yen, C.-F. (2019). Quality of life of gay and bisexual men during emerging adulthood in Taiwan: Roles of traditional and cyber harassment victimization. PLoS ONE, 14(2), e0213015. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0213015

Lu, W.-H., Chang, Y.-P., Lin, C.-H., & Yen, C.-F. (2019). Negative Facebook experiences among Taiwanese gay and bisexual men in emerging adulthood: Associations with traditional harassment victimization and quality of life. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 15, 1163–1170. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S190878

Wang, L.-H., Chang, Y.-P., Chou. H.-F., Doerzbacher, M., & Lin S. (2019). Psychometrics of the short form of the Health Practices Questionnaire-II Chinese version among pregnant women. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 48(2), 205-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2018.12.006

Wang, C.-C., Chang, Y.-P., Yang, Y.-H., Hu, H.-F., & Yen, C.-F. (2019). Relationships between traditional and cyber harassment and self-identity confusion among Taiwanese gay and bisexual men in emerging adulthood. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 90, 14-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2018.12.015

Chang, Y.-P. (2018). Factors associated with prescription opioid misuse in adults aged 50 or older. Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 112-120. doi:10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.007

Chang, Y.-P., & Compton, P. (2018). Substance abuse and addiction. In N. J. Bush & L. M. Gorman (Eds.), Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer continuum (3^rd ed., pp. 427-450). Pittsburg, PA: Oncology Nursing Society.

Dunwoody, D., Jungquist, C. R., Chang, Y.-P., & Dickerson, S. S. (2018). The common meanings and shared practices of sedation assessment in the context of managing patients with an opioid: A phenomenological study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(2), 104-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14672

Heavey, S. C., Chang, Y.-P., Vest, B. M., Collins, R. L., Wieczorek, W., & Homish, G. G. (2018). 'I have it just in case' - Naloxone access and changes in opioid use behaviours. The International Journal on Drug Policy, 51, 27-35. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.09.015

Heavey, S. C., Delmerico, A. M., Burstein, G., Moore, C., Wieczorek, W., Collins, R. L., Chang, Y.-P., & Homish, G. G. (2018). Descriptive epidemiology for community-wide naloxone administration by police officers and firefighters responding to opioid overdose. Journal of Community Health, 43(2), 304-311. doi:10.1007/s10900-017-0422-8

Li, J., Chang, Y.-P., Riegel, B., Kennan, B. T., Varrasse, M., Pack, A. I., & Gooneratne, N. S. (2018). Intermediate, but not extended, afternoon naps may preserve cognition in Chinese older adults. The Journals of Gerontology (Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences), 73(3), 360-366. doi:10.1093/gerona/glx069

Peng, H., Lorenz, R. A., & Chang, Y.-P. (2018). Factors associated with sleep in family caregivers of individuals with dementia. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 55(1), 95-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12307

Wang, C.-C., Lin, H.-C., Chen, M.-H., Ko, N.- Y., Chang, Y.-P., Lin, I.-M., & Yen, C.-F. (2018). Effects of traditional and cyber homophobic bullying in childhood on depression, anxiety, and physical pain in emerging adulthood and the moderating effects of social support among gay and bisexual men in Taiwan. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 14, 1309-1317. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S164579

Zhang, M., Chang, Y.-P., Liu, Y. J., Gao, L., & Porock, D. (2018). Burden and strain among familial caregivers of patients with dementia in China. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(5), 427-432.

Juarez-Cuellar, A., & Chang, Y.-P. (2017). HIV testing in urban transgender individuals: A descriptive study. Transgender Health, 2(1), 151-155. doi:10.1089/trgh.2016.0047

Chang, Y.-P., Sessanna, L., & Schneider, K. J. (2017). The applicability of the decisional conflict scale in nursing home placement decision among Chinese family caregivers: A mixed methods approach. Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 2(3), 110-120. doi:10.9741/23736658.1064

Compton, P., & Chang, Y.-P. (2017). Substance abuse and addiction: Implications for pain management in patients with cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(2), 203-209. doi:10.1188/17.CJON.203-209

Li, J., Grandner, M., Chang, Y.-P., Jungquist, C., & Porock, D. (2017). Person centered dementia care and sleep in assisted living residents with dementia: A pilot study. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 15(2), 97-113. doi:10.1080/15402002.2015.1104686

Chang, Y.-P. (2017). Substance abuse and addiction: Implications for pain management in patients with cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21(2), 203-209. doi:10.1188/17.CJON.203-209

Chou, W.-J., Huang, M.-F., Chang, Y.-P., Hu, H.-F., & Yen, C.-F. (2017). Social skills deficits and their association with Internet addiction and activities in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 6(1), 42-50. doi:10.1556/2006.6.2017.005

Barrett, K., & Chang, Y.-P. (2016). Behavioral interventions targeting chronic pain, depression, and substance use disorder in primary care. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 48(4), 345-353. doi:10.1111/jnu.12213

Chang, Y.-P., & Compton, P. (2016). Opioid misuse/abuse and quality persistent pain management in older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 42(12), 21-30. doi:10.3928/00989134-20161110-06

Peng, H. L., Lorenz, R. A., & Chang, Y.-P. (2016). Sleep quality in family caregivers of individuals with dementia: A concept analysis. Clinical Nursing Research, 25(4), 448-464. doi:10.1177/1054773815610747

Sabbah, E. A., Chang, Y.-P., & Campbell‐Heider, N. (2016). Understanding intimate partner violence in Jordan: Application of the ecological model. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. doi:10.1111/ppc.12157

Tsai, J.-K., Yen, C.-N., Chen, C.-S., Hwang, T.-J., Chen, S.-T., Chen, T.-T., … Chang, Y.-P., … Yen, C.-F. (2016). Prevalence and clinical correlates of flunitrazepam-related complex sleep behaviors. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 71(3), 198-203. doi:10.1111/pcn.12472

Chang, Y.-P., Compton P., Almeter, P., & Fox, C. (2015). The effect of motivational interviewing on prescription opioid adherence in older adults with chronic pain. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 51(3), 211-219. doi:10.1111/ppc.12082

Matteliano, D., & Chang, Y.-P. (2015). Describing prescription opioid adherence in individuals with chronic pain using urine drug testing. Pain Management Nursing, 16(1), 51-59. doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2014.04.001

McKenzie, K., & Chang, Y.-P. (2015). The effect of nurse-led motivational interviewing on medication adherence in patients with bipolar disorder. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 51(1), 36-44. doi:10.1111/ppc.12060

Li, J., Grandner, M. A., Chang, Y.-P., Jungquist, C., & Porock, D. (2015). Person-centered dementia care and sleep in assisted living residents with dementia: A pilot study. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 1-17. doi:10.1080/15402002.2015.1104686

Yen, C.-F., Ko, C.-H., Chang, Y.-P., Yu, C.-Y., Huang, M.-F., Yeh, Y.-C., Lin, J.-J., & Chen, C.-S. (2015). Dependence, misuse and beliefs regarding use of hypnotics by elderly psychiatric patients taking zolpidem, estazolam or flunitrazepam. Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 7(3), 298-305. doi:10.1111/appy.12147 

Chang, Y.P., Edwards, D.F., & Lach, W.H. (2011).  The Collateral Source Version of Geriatric Depression Scale:  Evaluation of Psychometric Properties and Discrepancy between collateral Sources and Patients with Dementia in Reporting Depression.  International Psychogeriatrics*

Sessanna, L., Finnell, D., Underhill, M., Chang, Y.P., & Peng, H.L. (2011).  Measures of Spirituality:  A Systematic Review of Nursing and Health Related Literature.  Journal of Advanced Nursing

Chang, Y.P., Wray, O.L., Sessanna, L., & Peng, H.L. (2011).  Use of Prescription Opioid Medication among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Noncancer Chronic Pain.   Journal of Addictions Nursing, 22, 1-6.*

Lach, W.H., Chang, Y.P., Edwards, D.F. (2010).  Can Older Adults with Dementia Accurately Report Depression Using Brief Forms?  Reliability and Validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale.  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 36(5), 30-37.*

Chang, Y.P. & Schneider, K.J. (2010).  Decision Making Process of Nursing Home Placement Among Chinese Family Caregivers.  Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 46(2), 108-118.*

Yen, C.F., Huang, Y.S., Chang, Y.P., & Cheng, C.P. (2010).  Factor Structure of the Chinese Version of the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment in Taiwanese Adolescents Who Abuse MDMA or Methamphetamine.  The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 36(2), 114-117.*

Yen, C.F., King, B.H., & Chang, Y.P., (2010).  Factor structure of the Athens Insomnia Scale and its associations with demographic characteristics and depression in adolescents.  Journal of Sleep Research, 19, 12-18.*

Yen, C.F., Ko, C.H., Yen, J.Y., Chang, Y.P., & Cheng, C.P. (2009).  Multi-Dimensional Discriminative Factors for Internet Addiction among Adolescents Regarding Gender and Age.  Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 63, 357-364.*

Lach, W.H. & Chang, Y.P. (2007). Caregiver Perspectives on Safety in Home Dementia Care. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 29(8), 993-1041.

Yen, C.F. & Chang, Y.P. (2005). Relapse antecedents for methamphetamine use and related factors in Taiwanese adolescents. Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 59(1), 77-82.

• Fellow, International Academy of Addictions Nursing, 2019
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2018
• Fellow, Gerontology Society of America, 2016
• Dean's Mentorship Award, 2008, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, School of Nursing
  
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2007
  
• Shaw-Engler Scholarship, 2005-2006, Saint Louis University
  
• Dissertation Award, 2005, Sigma Theta Tau International