Research Statement

As a gerontologist with a research PhD in Nursing, an MS in Gerontology, and a BA in Theatre Studies, I am prepared to conduct transdisciplinary research using an approach that focuses on enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers through arts-based interventions. My work uses ethnodrama as a form of high fidelity simulation. Portrait of a Caregiver, a research based play, is being tested for use to improve how dementia caregivers interact with training and support groups. This intervention is called Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT). 

 

Research Keywords

  • Family Caregiving
  • Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Caregiving Related To Dementia
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
  • Aging and the Arts
  • Late Life Potential
  • Mixed Method Design
  • Ethnodrama
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Environment and Behavior
  • Distance Learning

Presentations

  • Community-Engaged Learning for Online Classes. 2024 Conference on Community-Engaged Scholarship and Teaching; Moab, UT. Maxwell, M., Eaton, J., Friberg-Felsted, K., & Medina, M. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/09/2024.
  • Arts, Health, & Aging. Arts & Health Town Hall, University of Utah; Salt Lake City, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 01/30/2024.
  • Using Creativity to Enhance Dementia Care. FTD/Related Dementia Support Group; Sandy, UT. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/10/2024.
  • Non-traditional Age Nursing Students’ Experiences: Implications for Inclusive Education. Office of Undergraduate Research: Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Utah; Salt Lake City, UT. Halweg, M., Perkins, R., Friberg-Felsted, K., Dassel, K., & Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 12/02/2023.
  • Developing a Conceptual Model to Assess Active Engagement within a Dementia Caregiver Intervention. Gerontological Society of America; Tampa, FL. Neller, S.A., Fernandez Cajavilca, M., Johnson, J.K., Ellington, L., & Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/09/2023.
  • Participants’ Perspectives on Receiving Results Using Found Poetry: A Mixed-Methods Study. Gerontological Society of America; Tampa, FL. Bybee, S., Eaton, J., & Wong, B. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/08/2023.
  • Using Community Engagement to Develop, Test, and Implement Interventions for Dementia Care Partners. Symposium at the Gerontological Society of America; Tampa, FL. Chair: Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/08/2023.
  • A Community-Based Approach to Refining the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) Intervention. Gerontological Society of America; Tampa, FL. Eaton, J., Neller S.A., Fernandez Cajavilca, M., Johnson, J.K., & Ellington, L. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/08/2023.
  • Creativity and Aging. Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health. Online. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/03/2023.
  • Integrating Family-Centered Care and Family Caregiving Competencies (FCG-C) in Health Professions Education: Small Steps for a Big Impact. 10th Annual Education Symposium, Academy of Health Science Educators; Salt Lake City, UT. Hart, S., & Eaton J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/18/2023.
  • Perkins, R., Friberg-Felsted, K., Dassel, K., & Eaton, J. Promoting Age Inclusivity to Enhance Excellence Within the University of Utah College of Nursing. 10th Annual Education Symposium, Academy of Health Science Educators, University of Utah; Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 09/18/2023.
  • Professional Interest Area to Elevate Early Career Researchers (PEERS): Balancing Teaching While Being a Productive Researcher. Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART). Online. Eaton, J., & Dassel, K. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/15/2023.
  • Arts-Based Approaches for Engaging Caregivers of People Living with Dementia. Clinical Livestream, University of Utah Hospital, UHealth; Salt Lake City, UT. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/14/2023.
  • Paving the Way for Age-Friendly University Designation: Access and Support for Older Adult Learning Initiatives. Gerontological Society of America; Indianapolis, IN. Felsted, K., & Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/05/2022.
  • Eaton, J., Neller, S., Fernandez Cajavilca, M., Johnson, J., & Ellington, L. Partnering with Dementia Caregivers to Develop and Refine the EnACT Intervention. Gerontological Society of America; Indianapolis, IN. Poster, Presented, 11/02/2022.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the 2022 Dementia Caregiver Conference. St. George Senior Expo, Utah Department of Health, Utah Geriatric Education Consortium; St. George, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 10/19/2022.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the 2022 Dementia Caregiver Conference. Layton Senior Expo, Utah Department of Health, Utah Geriatric Education Consortium; Layton, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 10/12/2022.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at Utah State University; Logan, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 10/07/2022.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the 2022 Dementia Caregiver Conference. Salt Lake City Senior Expo, Utah Department of Health, Utah Geriatric Education Consortium; Sandy, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 10/06/2022.
  • The Path to Age Friendly University Endorsement at the University of Utah and Beyond. 9th Annual Education Symposium, Academy of Health Science Educators; Salt Lake City, UT. Friberg Felsted, K., & Eaton J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/13/2022.
  • Eaton, J., Neller, S., Fernandez Cajavilca, M., Johnson, J., & Ellington, L. The Development and Refinement of the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) Intervention for Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Online. Poster, Presented, 07/31/2022.
  • Advancing Interprofessional Telemedicine Education: An Analysis of Student Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes. Sigma’s 33rd International Nursing Research Congress; Edinburgh, Scotland. Chase-Cantarini, S., Guo, J., & Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/2022.
  • Enhancing Active Caregiver Training. University of Utah Center on Aging Research Retreat; Salt Lake City, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 05/25/2022.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Lynden Legacy Foundation Caregiver Conference; Sandy, UT. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 05/21/2022.
  • Implementing Age-Friendly University Principles: Institutional Supports, Barriers, and Outcomes. Gerontological Society of America. Felsted, K. & Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/13/2021.
  • Enhancing Active Engagement for Dementia Caregivers: A Synthesis of Interventions. Gerontological Society of America. Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/12/2021.
  • A Decade of Teaching the Course, Aging & the Arts: Reflecting on Opportunities and Challenges. Gerontological Society of America. Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/10/2021.
  • Friberg Felsted, K., & Eaton, J. Embodying Age Friendly University Principles: Promoting Lifelong Learning through HB60. 8th Annual Education Symposium, Academy of Health Science Educators, University of Utah; Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 09/14/2021.
  • Using Creativity to Enhance Dementia Care. FTD/Related Dementia Support Group; Sandy, UT. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 07/14/2021.
  • Debunking the Myths of Disciplinary Divides in Research: The Value of Working Across Disciplines. University of Utah Undergraduate Research Education Symposium; Salt Lake City, UT. Eaton, J. & Case, G. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/09/2021.
  • The Development and Testing of KNACC: Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers. Gerontological Society of America. Eaton, J., Cloyes, K., Paulsen, B., Madden, C., & Ellington, L. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/04/2020.
  • Arts, Narrative, and Creativity: Enhancing Connection, Communication, and Health. Symposium at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference. Chair: Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/04/2020.
  • Benefits of Creative Arts for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers. Presentation at the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium Age-Friendly Long-Term Services & Supports ECHO; Salt Lake City, UT. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/17/2020.
  • Arts-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia. Presentation at the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium Fireside Chat; Salt Lake City, UT. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/04/2020.
  • Clayton, M.F., Utz, R., Supiano, K., Caserta, M.S., Dassel, K.B., Eaton, J., Fuhrmann, H., Iacob, E., & Towsley, G.L. Live Discharge From Hospice: Experiences of Patients, Caregivers & Staff. Western Institute of Nursing 53rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference; Portland, OR. Poster, Presented, 04/17/2020.
  • Growing an Online Gerontology Minor at the University of Utah. Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference. Eaton, J. Annual Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/16/2019.
  • Harnessing the Network of Gerontology in Higher Education to Improve Recruitment Strategies. Symposium at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference. Chair: Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/16/2019.
  • Eaton, J., & Honda, T. How to Prepare Physician Assistants for the Care of Older Adults? Partner with Gerontology. Gerontological Society of America. Poster, Presented, 11/14/2019.
  • The Influence of Revising an Online Gerontology Program on the Student Experience. Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference. Dassel, K.B., Felsted, K., Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/13/2019.
  • Creativity & Caregiving: Arts-Based Approaches to Improving Quality of Life for Older Adults and their Caregivers. Presentation at the 2nd Annual Translational Research Trainee Symposium. Utah Center for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Utah. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/07/2019.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the College of Nursing, University of Utah. Eaton, J., & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 11/04/2019.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance for the 2019 Cognitive Care Conference: Caregiver Track. Senior Expo, Utah Department of Health, HealthInsight, UHealth. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 10/11/2019.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the University of Utah, ERDC. Eaton, J., & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 09/30/2019.
  • Farrell, T.W., Towsley, G.L., Eaton, J., Butler, J., Hemmert, R., Telonidis, J., Crickmore, B., Supiano, K.P., Chase-Cantarini, S., Wilson, R.D., May, A., Shipman, J., & Edelman, L.S. Communication Disparities Among Long Term Care Team Members. American Geriatrics Society 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting. Poster, Presented, 05/04/2019.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver: A Research Based Play as a Tool to Prepare for Caregiving. Performance and research presentation at the Generations 2019 Conference. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/15/2019.
  • Clayton, M., Iacob, E., Supiano, K., Caserta, M., Fuhrmann, H., Utz, R., Eaton, J., Towsley, G., & Dassel, K. Live Hospice Discharge: Outliving Hospice Eligibility. Western Institute of Nursing 2019 Conference. Poster, Presented, 04/11/2019.
  • Dickson, B., Clark, L., Johnson, E., Eaton, J., & Cheek O’Donnell, S. Sharing the Process of Rescuing Hope with New Parents of Children with Down Syndrome. National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting. Poster, Presented, 04/08/2019.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the University of Utah, Alumni House. College of Nursing Insights into Caregiving. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 04/02/2019.
  • Healthy Aging. Presentation at the 2019 Utah Senior Corps Conference. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/08/2019.
  • Clayton, M., Iacob, E., Supiano, K., Caserta, M., Fuhrmann, H., Utz, R., Eaton, J., Towsley, G., & Dassel, K. Live Hospice Discharge: Outliving Hospice Eligibility. Western Institute of Nursing 2019 Conference. Poster, Accepted, 12/2018.
  • Let Us Progress! Implementing Professionally Led Arts-Based Programming in Senior Centers. Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/14/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the College of Nursing, University of Utah. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 10/24/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance for the 2018 Cognitive Care Conference: Caregiver Track. Senior Expo, Utah Department of Health, HealthInsight, UHealth. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 10/05/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance for the 2018 Cognitive Care Conference: Healthcare Professional & Student Track. Senior Expo, Utah Department of Health, HealthInsight, UHealth. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 10/05/2018.
  • Advancing Interprofessional Telemedicine Education: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Student Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes. 2018 Education Symposium of the University of Utah Academy of Health Science Educators. Chase-Cantarini, S., Eaton, J., & Guo, J. Presentation, Presented, 09/20/2018.
  • Liu, J. & Eaton, J. Indicators of Burden in Conversations Between Family Caregivers. Sigma Theta Tau International Leadership Connection. Poster, Presented, 09/17/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance for CONNECT Summit County Mental Health Awareness Month. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 05/22/2018.
  • Farrell, T.W., Eaton, J., Shipman, J., Supiano, K., Wilson, R., Chase-Cantarini, S., Hansen, A., & Towsley, G. The Development of a Communication Instrument for Long Term Care Providers and Staff. American Geriatrics Society 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting. Poster, Presented, 05/04/2018.
  • Chase-Cantarini, S., Eaton, J., Telonidis, J., Edelman, S. Interprofessional Training in Long Term Care. American Geriatrics Society 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting. Poster, Presented, 05/04/2018.
  • Brunker, CP, Eaton, J., Burton, A., Telonidis, J., Butler, J., & Supiano, M. Interactive Distance Interprofessional Education in Post-Acute & Long Term Care. American Geriatrics Society 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting. Poster, Presented, 05/03/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Caregiver Conference. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 04/18/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Caregiver Conference. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 04/17/2018.
  • The Influence of Ethnodrama on Caregiver Well-Being. The University of Utah Center on Aging 12th Annual Research Retreat. Eaton, J. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/06/2018.
  • Liu, J. & Eaton, J. Indicators of Burden in Conversations Between Family Caregivers. University of Utah Center on Aging 12th Annual Research Retreat. Poster, Presented, 04/05/2018.
  • The Utah Geriatric Education Center Post-Acute and Long Term Care Learning Community. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Eaton, J., Brunker, C., Scott, S., Butler, J., & Supiano, M. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/03/2018.
  • The Development and Assessment of a Communications Instrument for Nursing Homes. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Farrell, T., Eaton, J., Chase-Cantarini, S., Hansen, A., Shipman, J., Supiano, K., Wilson, R.D., & Towsley, G. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/03/2018.
  • Edelman, L., Eaton, J., Garrett, L., Carlson, M., Podchinenova, T., & Madden, C. Development of a Distance Based Long-Term Care Nurse Residency Program. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Poster, Presented, 03/02/2018.
  • Dassel, K., Eaton, J., & Mohlman, W. Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD): Evaluation of Community-Based Educational Conferences. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Poster, Presented, 03/02/2018.
  • Dassel, K., Edelman, L, Rupper, R., Luptak, M., McNulty, T., Eaton, J., Butler, J., & Mohlman, W. Utah Geriatric Education Center: Development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Online Training Modules. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Poster, Presented, 03/01/2018.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Senior Expo Caregiver Conference. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 10/06/2017.
  • Nursing Assistants as Agents of Creative Caregiving in Long Term Care. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics (San Francisco, CA). Cloyes, K., Eaton, J., & Ellington, L. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/24/2017.
  • The Unseen Caregiver: Survivorship, Creativity, and Innovation. Symposium at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics (San Francisco, CA). Cloyes, K. & Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/24/2017.
  • Community-Based Action to Magnify the Family Caregiver Experience through Ethnodrama. 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics (San Francisco, CA). Eaton, J. & Madsen, N. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/24/2017.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. The Age Stage Presentation at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics (San Francisco, CA). Eaton, J. & Madsen, N. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/23/2017.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium and HealthInsight Training. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 06/27/2017.
  • Opening Session: Flashes of Inspiration (Portrait of a Caregiver). Mountain West Arts Conference. West Valley City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/04/2017.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Annual Division of Aging & Adult Services Training. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 04/27/2017.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Caregiver Conference. Utah Geriatric Education Consortium. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 04/19/2017.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Caregiver Conference. Utah Geriatric Education Consortium. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 03/24/2017.
  • Madsen, N. & Eaton, J. Staging Advocacy: Portrait of a Caregiver. Aging in America: The Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging. (Chicago, IL). Poster, Presented, 03/22/2017.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver: An Arts-Based Approach to Caregiver Support and Research Dissemination. The College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Lunch and Lecture. (Salt Lake City, UT) Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 11/11/2016.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the AARP Utah Annual Volunteer Summit. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 09/27/2016.
  • Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers. 2016 National Center for Creative Aging Conference and Leadership Exchange (Washington, DC). Eaton, J. & Cloyes, K. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/26/2016.
  • Ethnodrama as High Fidelity Simulation for Family Caregivers. 2016 National Center for Creative Aging Conference and Leadership Exchange (Washington, DC). Eaton, J. & Madsen, N. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/25/2016.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. Performance at the Alzheimer’s Association Making Sense of Alzheimer’s Event. Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. Presentation, Presented, 05/01/2016.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver: End of Life and Advanced Care Planning. End of Life Care: Are you Ready? (Salt Lake City, UT). HealthInsight. Eaton, J. Presentation, Presented, 04/04/2016.
  • Portrait of a Caregiver – Live on Stage. 2016 Generations Conference (Salt Lake City, UT). Eaton, J., & Madsen, N. Presentation, Presented, 03/31/2016.
  • Navigating the Future of Gerontology Education: Curriculum Mapping to the AGHE Competencies. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (Long Beach, CA). Dassel, K. & Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/05/2016.
  • Eaton, J., Edelman, L., & Pepper, G. Evaluating the Efficacy of Gerontological Content in a Care Management Masters Program. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (Long Beach, CA). Poster, Presented, 03/05/2016.
  • Eaton, J., & Donaldson, G. Altering Nursing Student and Older Adult Attitudes through a Possible Selves Ethnodrama. Gerontological Society of America (Orlando, FL). Poster, Presented, 11/18/2015.
  • Practicing what we preach: An inter-professional collaboration in the development of the Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS). College of Nursing Seminar Series (Salt Lake City, UT). Blumenthal, D., Carpenter, J.G., Eaton, J., Guo, J., Lassche, M., Norris, J., & Pett, M. Presentation, Presented, 04/03/2015.
  • Eaton, J. Highlighting Late Life Potential through an Ethnodrama Intervention. Gerontological Society of America (Washington, DC). Poster, Presented, 11/07/2014.
  • Eaton, J. How to Construct an Ethnodrama: Connecting Generations through Arts Based Research. Gerontological Society of America (Washington, DC). Poster, Presented, 11/06/2014.
  • The Intersection of Arts and Aging. MindFill: A Healthy Brain Class; 10th East Senior Center (Salt Lake City, UT). Presentation, Presented, 10/29/2014.
  • Contextual Factors Influencing Nurse-Led Quality Improvement in US Hospitals. Western Institute of Nursing 2014 Conference (Seattle, WA). Tavernier, S., Beck, S., Guo, J., Eaton, J., Brant, J., & Dunton, N. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/12/2014.
  • Building Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Community-Based Health Equity Research. Western Institute of Nursing 2014 Conference (Seattle, WA). Pett, M., Clark, L., Wright, S., Richardson, S., Hart, S., Richards, D., Johnson, E., Guo, J., Eaton, J., Lyons, A., Wright, C., Cardell, B., Jordan, K., Reel, J., Burley, J., & Dorius, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/10/2014.
  • Aging and the Arts Online: Lessons Learned from Course Development and Implementation. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (Denver, CO). Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/28/2014.
  • Norris, J., Lassche, M., Carpenter, J., Eaton, J., Guo, J., Pett, M.A., & Blumenthal, D. Assessing Interprofessional Simulations: Development and Construct Validation of the Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS). 14th Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (San Francisco, CA). Poster, Presented, 01/2014.
  • Future of Nursing: Implement Nurse Residency Program. IOM Leadership Project Presentations. Jonas Scholars Leadership Conference (Washington, DC). Presentation, Presented, 10/29/2013.
  • Tavernier, S., Beck, S., Guo, J., Eaton, J., Brant, J., & Berry, P. Scaling-Up Qualitative Methods for Translational Research. Academy Health Research Meeting (Baltimore, MD). Poster, Presented, 06/24/2013.
  • Eaton, J. The integration of research and theatre through mixed method design. Western Institute of Nursing 2013 Conference (Anaheim, CA). Poster, Presented, 04/12/2013.
  • Eaton, J. Possible selves theory as an approach to strengths based care. Western Institute of Nursing 2013 Conference (Anaheim, CA). Poster, Presented, 04/11/2013.
  • Eaton, J. From the stage to the internet page: Social media’s influence on perceptions of late life potential. Gerontological Society of America (San Diego, CA). Poster, Presented, 11/18/2012.
  • Eaton, J., Guo, J., Lindau, K., Brant, J., & Beck, S. Increasing rigor in translational research: Data collection training at the national level. Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative (INQRI) National Conference (Washington, DC). Poster, Presented, 04/26/2012.
  • Brant, J., Eaton, J., Beck, S., Berry, P., & Lindau, K. Development of an online toolkit to improve pain care quality in U.S. hospitals. Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative (INQRI) National Conference (Washington, DC). Poster, Presented, 04/26/2012.
  • Increasing Opportunities for Arts-Based Intervention in Long Term Care. Seminar Series on Aging, University of Utah (SLC, UT). Presentation, Presented, 03/05/2012.
  • Increasing Opportunities for Arts-Based Intervention in Long Term Care. Gerontological Society of America (Boston, MA). Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/20/2011.
  • Eaton, J., Carpenter, J., & Alderden, J. Ethnography as a Method to Explore the Culture of Mealtime in Nursing Homes, 6th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Murray, UT). Poster, Presented, 10/28/2011.
  • Bridging the gap: Theatre for older adults. Theatre Education Forum, Brigham Young University (Provo, UT). Presentation, Presented, 03/18/2010.
  • Using technology to advance education in Gerontology. Utah Gerontological Society (St. George, UT). Presentation, Presented, 10/2006.
  • Multipurpose senior centers: Environmental influences for lifelong learning. Gerontological Society of America (San Diego, CA). Eaton, J. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2003.

Research Groups

  • Transitions and Health Research Innovation Team (RITe), Research Professor. College of Nursing. 07/2017 - 06/2023.
  • Transforming Caregiving through Science (TACTUS) RITe, Research Professor. College of Nursing. 07/2017 - present.
  • Developing Potential and Promoting Health Equity among Persons with Disabling Conditions, Graduate Student. College of Nursing / Research Innovation Team (RITe). 05/2012 - 05/2013.

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • WTE II: Resources for What to Expect when You’re Expecting a Child with a Disability. PI: Clark, L. Co-PI(s): Eaton, J.. Utah Center for Excellence in ELSI Research, 07/2018 - 06/2020. Total project budget to date: $5,940.00
  • Live Patient Discharge From Hospice: Implications for Families and Hospice Staff. PI: Clayton, M. Consortium for Families and Health Research (C-FAHR) Research Fund, University of Utah, 07/2018 - 06/2019. Total project budget to date: $3,200.00
  • Interprofessional Telehealth Education. PI: Susan Chase-Cantarini. Academy of Health Science Educators Small Grants Program, University of Utah, 07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018. Total project budget to date: $2,963.00
  • Portrait of a Caregiver. PI: Jacqueline Eaton. Co-PI(s): Nancy Madsen. The Gerontological Society of America & Hartford Change AGEnts Initiative, 10/2016 - 10/2016. Total project budget to date: $1,500.00
  • Jonas Scholars Program: Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. PI: Jacqueline Eaton. Co-PI(s): Ginny Pepper. The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, 07/2016 - 06/2018. Total project budget to date: $10,000.00

Research/Scholarship Projects

  • An Arts-Based intervention into Perceptions of Late Life Potential for Nursing Students and Older Adults (Dissertation). PI: Jacqueline Eaton. 08/2010 - 08/2014.
  • Multipurpose Senior Centers: Environmental Influences on Lifelong Learning (Masters Project). PI: Jacqueline Eaton. 08/2001 - 04/2003.

Languages

  • English, fluent.
  • French, basic.

Publications

  • Christensen, S.S., Wilson, B.L., Cummins, M.R., Eaton, J., Iacob, E. & Hansen, S.D. (2024). Exploring nurses’ emotional reactions to and reporting of patient-on-nurse workplace violence: A mixed-methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. Vol. 153. Published, 03/03/2024.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104724
  • Eaton, J., Dassel, K., Friberg-Felsted, K., Elrod, L. & Coombs, J.M. (2024). Launching of a novel dual master’s degree program: Meeting the current and future needs of an aging population. Vol. 47. AGHExchange Newsletter. Published, 02/2024.
    https://www.geron.org/Portals/0/images/gsa/aghexch...
  • Eaton, J., Neller, S., Fernandez Cajavilca, M., Johnson, J.K. & Ellington, L. (2023). Iterative review and revision of the Enhancing Active Caregiver Training intervention. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Vol. 7, 461-467. Published, 05/31/2023.
    https://doi.org/10.3233/ADR-220096
  • Eaton, J. (2023). Portrait of a Caregiver. [Website/Blog] URL https://accelerate.uofuhealth.utah.edu/resilience/portrait-of-a-caregiver. Published, 04/24/2023.
    https://accelerate.uofuhealth.utah.edu/resilience/...
  • Eaton, J., Cloyes, K.G., Paulsen, B., Madden, C. & Ellington, L. (2023). The development of Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers (KNACC). Geriatric Nursing. Vol. 13, 95-101. Published, 03/13/2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.02.015
  • Eaton, J., Cloyes, K.G., Paulsen, B., Wong, B., Madden, C. & Ellington, L (2023). Pilot testing the Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers (KNACC). Geriatric Nursing. Vol. 13, 65-68. Published, 03/13/2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.02.013
  • Farrell, T.W., Towsley, G.L., Eaton, J., Butler, J.M., Supiano, K.P., Stephens, C.E., Witt, C., Nelson, N.M. & Edelman, L.S. (2022). The development and validation of a communication survey instrument for long-term care staff. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. Vol. 53, 123-130. Published, 03/21/2022.
  • Eaton, J. (2022). Let us progress! Implementing professionally led arts-based programming in senior centers. Educational Gerontology. Vol. 48, 415-428. Published, 02/28/2022.
  • Eaton, J., Cheek-O'Donnell, S., Johnson, E. & Clark, L. (2021). Using ethnodrama to support parents in sense-making after prenatal or neonatal diagnosis of a child’s disabling condition. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Vol. 35, 261-270. Published, 10/27/2021.
  • Clayton, M.F., Uz, R., Iacob, E., Towsley, G.L., Eaton, J., Fuhrmann, H.J., Dassel, K., Caserta, M. & Supiano, K. (2021). Live hospice discharge: Experiences of families, and hospice staff. Patient Education and Counseling. Vol. 104, 2054-2059. Published, 08/2021.
  • Eaton, J., Dassel, K. & Friberg Felsted, K. (2021). The influence of revising an online gerontology program on the student experience. Journal of the Academy of Health Science Educators. Published, 04/08/2021.
    https://jahse.med.utah.edu/the-influence-of-revisi...
  • Eaton J, Cloyes K, Paulsen B, Madden C & Ellington L (2020). Certified nursing assistants as agents of creative caregiving in long-term care. International journal of older people nursing. Vol. 15, e12280. Published, 02/01/2020.
  • Dassel KB, Flattes V, Eaton J, Towsley G, Moyers L & Edelman L (2020). Development of a Gerontology Graduate Certificate in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Journal of gerontological nursing. Vol. 45, 47-52. Published, 02/01/2020.
  • Beck SL, Dunton N, Berry PH, Brant JM, Guo JW, Potter C, Spornitz B, Eaton J & Wong B (2019). Dissemination and Implementation of Patient-centered Indicators of Pain Care Quality and Outcomes. Medical care. Vol. 57, 159-166. Published, 06/01/2019.
  • Dassel K, Eaton J & Felsted K (2019). Navigating the future of gerontology education: curriculum mapping to the AGHE competencies. Gerontology & geriatrics education. Vol. 40, 132-138. Published, 05/01/2019.
  • Tavernier SS, Guo JW, Eaton J, Brant JM, Berry P & Beck SL (2019). Context Matters for Nurses Leading Pain Improvement in U.S. Hospitals. Pain management nursing : official journal of the American Society of Pain Management Nurses. Vol. 19, 474-486. Published, 03/01/2019.
  • Eaton, J. & Madsen-Wilkerson, N. (2017). Staging advocacy: Portrait of a Caregiver. Public Policy & Aging Report. Vol. 27(S1), S27-S30. Published, 12/2017.
  • Eaton, J. (2017). The process of creating an ethnodrama highlighting late life potential through nursing student and older adult collaboration. Qualitative Research. Vol. 17(5), 498-519. Published, 10/01/2017.
  • Eaton J (2016). Aging and the Arts Online: Lessons Learned From Course Development and Implementation. Gerontology & geriatrics education. Vol. 37, 273-291. Published, 08/01/2016.
  • Eaton J & Donaldson, G. (2016). Altering Nursing Student and Older Adult Attitudes Through a Possible Selves Ethnodrama. Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Vol. 32(2), 141-151. Published, 03/01/2016.
  • Norris J, Carpenter JG, Eaton J, Guo JW, Lassche M, Pett MA & Blumenthal DK (2015). The Development and Validation of the Interprofessional Attitudes Scale: Assessing the Interprofessional Attitudes of Students in the Health Professions. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Vol. 90(10), 1394-1400. Published, 05/18/2015.
  • Eaton J (2015). The feasibility of ethnodrama as intervention to highlight late-life potential for nursing students and older adults. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. Vol. 36(2), 204-222. Published, 04/11/2015.
  • Wright, C.A., Wright, S.D., Diener, M.L., & Eaton, J. (2014). Autism spectrum disorder and the applied collaborative approach: A review of community based participatory research and participatory action research. Journal of Autism, 1(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.7243/2054-992X-1-1. Published, 07/2014.
  • Salari, S., Brown, B.B., & Eaton, J. (2006). Conflicts, friendship cliques and territorial displays in senior center environments. Journal of Aging Studies, 20(3), 237-252. Published, 09/2006.
  • Eaton, J., & Salari, S. (2005). Environments for lifelong learning in senior centers. Educational Gerontology, 31(6), 461-480. Published, 05/2005.