Research Interests• Supporting informal caregivers of older adults in the management of chronic illnesses (e.g., urinary incontinence, Alzheimer’s)
• Technology applications in health promotion
• Health disparities
Research PublicationsChen, S., Sarasua, S.M., Davis, N.J. DeLuca, J.M., Thielke, S.M., Yu, C. (2023). "Weight Loss Is a Strong Predictor of Memory Disorder Independent of Genetic Influences" Genes 14, no. 8: 1563. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14081563
Yoon S, Broadwell P., Sun FF, De Planell-Saguer M, Davis N. (2023). “Application of Topic Modeling on Artificial Intelligence Studies as a Foundation to Develop Ethical Guidelines in African American Dementia Caregiving”. Stud Health Technol Inform, 305:541-544. DOI: 10.3233/shti230553. PMID: 37387087
Broadwell P, Huang N, Moon S, Tipiani D, De Planell-Saguer M, Bristol A, Liu J, Davis N, Yoon S. (2023). “Analyzing Twitter-Based Social Networks of Support Communities for Hispanic and African American Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia”. Stud Health Technol Inform;305:155-159. DOI: 10.3233/shti230450. PMID: 37386984.
Harris M, Fasolino T, Davis NJ, Ivankovic D, Brownlee N. (2023) “Multiplex Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes for Rapid Antibiotic Guidance of Urinary Tract Infections”. Microbiology Research; 14(2):591-602. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres14020041
Mueller, K., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B., & Davis, N. (2023). “Exploring Constraints to Well-Being for Older Adults in Transition Into an Assisted Living Home: A Qualitative Study”. Canadian Journal on Aging/ La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement,1-8. doi:10.1017/S0714980823000284
Yoon, S., Broadwell, P., Tipiani, D., Bristol, A., Moon, S., Yoon, B., Liu, J., Huang, N., & Davis, N. (2023). “Comparing Emotional Valence Scores of Twitter Messages from Human Coding and Machine Learning Algorithms Among Hispanic and African American Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia.” Studies in health technology and informatics, 305, 440–443. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI230526
Harris, M., Fasolino, T., Ivankovic, D., Davis, N. J., & Brownlee, N. (2023). “Genetic Factors That Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance through Intrinsic and Acquired Bacterial Genes in Urinary Tract Infections”. Microorganisms, 11(6), 1407. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061407
Chen, S., Sarasua, S. M., Davis, N. J., DeLuca, J. M., Boccuto, L., Thielke, S. M., & Yu, C. E. (2022). "TOMM40 genetic variants associated with healthy aging and longevity: a systematic review". BMC geriatrics, 22(1), 667. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03337-4
Yoon S, Broadwell P, Alcantara C, Davis N, Sun FF, De Planell Saguer MD, Nho J, Mittelman M. "Applying Participatory Design Mixed-Methods Approaches to Refine Twitter-Based Social Support Interventions for African Americans and Hispanic Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. Studies in health technology and informatics". In-press. NIHMSID: NIHMS 1802100
Yoon S, Broadwell P, Alcantara C, Davis N, Lee H, Bristol A, Tipiani D, Nho JY, Mittelman M. "Analyzing Topics and Sentiments from Twitter to Gain Insights to Refine Interventions for Family Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) During COVID-19 Pandemic". Stud Health Technol Inform. 2022 Jan 14;289:170-173. doi: 10.3233/SHTI210886. PMID: 35062119; PMCID: PMC8830611.
Yoon S, Alcantara C, Davis N, Broadwell P, Lee H, Bristol A, Tipiani D, Nho JY, Mittelman M. "Applying Social Network Analysis to Compare Dementia Caregiving Networks on Twitter in Hispanic and Black Communities". Stud Health Technol Inform. 2022 Jan 14;289:232-235. doi: 10.3233/SHTI210902. PMID: 35062135; PMCID: PMC8830610.
Broadwell P, Davis N, Yoon S. "Using Artificial Intelligence to Develop a Lexicon-Based African American Tweet Detection Algorithm to Inform Culturally Sensitive Twitter-Based Social Support Interventions for African American Dementia Caregivers". Stud Health Technol Inform. 2022 Jan 14;289:1-4. doi: 10.3233/SHTI210844. PMID: 35062077; PMCID: PMC8830605.
Talley KMC, Davis NJ, Peden-McAlpine C, Martin CL, Weinfurter EV, Wyman JF. (2021). “Navigating through incontinence: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation of the experiences of family caregivers.” Int J Nurs Stud. 2021 Aug 13;123:104062. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104062. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34461378.
Davis, N. J., Parker, V. G., Lanham, J., Love, C. R., Christy, M. R., Poetzschke, E., & Wyman, J. F. (2021). “Burdens and Educational Needs of Informal Caregivers of Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence: An Internet-Based Study”. Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 46(3), 172–178. https://doi.org/10.1097/rnj.0000000000000317
Mueller, K.E., Van Puymbroeck, M., Crowe, B.M., & Davis, N.J. (2021). “Adjustment strategies for older adults transitioning into an assisted living facility”. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 55(2), 204-220.
Odlum, M., Moise, N., Kronish, I.M., Broadwell, P., Alcantara, C., Davis, N.J., Cheung, Y.K.K., Perotte, A., & Yoon S. (2020). “Trends in Poor Health Indicators among Black and Hispanic Middle-aged and Older Adults in the United States, 1999-2018”. JAMA Network Open. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25134
Yoon, S., Davis, N., Odlum, M., Cho, H., Broadwell, P., Patrao, M., Bales, M. E., Alcantara, C., & Mittleman, M. (2020). “Applying Artificial Intelligence to Predict Self-Reported Poor Health Among Black and Hispanic Caregivers with Mild Cognitive Impairment”. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; 272:433-436. doi:10.3233/SHTI200588
Yoon, S., Odlum, M., Broadwell, P., Davis, N., Cho, H., Deng, N., Patrao, M., Schauer, D., Bales, M. E., & Alcantara, C. (2020). “Application of Social Network Analysis of COVID-19 Related Tweets Mentioning Cannabis and Opioids to Gain Insights for Drug Abuse Research”. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 272, 5–8. doi:10.3233/SHTI200479
Odlum, M., Cho, H., Broadwell, P., Davis, N., Patrao, M., Schauer, D., Bales, M. E., Alcantara, C., & Yoon, S. (2020). “Application of Topic Modeling to Tweets as the Foundation for Health Disparity Research for COVID-19”. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 272, 24–27. doi:10.3233/SHTI200484
Davis, N.J., Clark, P.C., Johnson II, T.M., Wyman, J.F. (2020). “Feasibility of Tele-Prompt: A tablet-based prompted voiding intervention to support informal caregivers of older adults with urinary incontinence”. Geriatric Nursing. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.01.002. [Epub ahead of print]
Davis, N.J., Wyman, J.F., Gubitosa, S., & Pretty, L. (2020). “Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults”. American Journal of Nursing, 120(1), 57-62.
Davis, N.J.., & Wyman, J.F. (2020). “Managing Urinary Incontinence”. American Journal of Nursing 120(2), 55-60.
Narasimha, S., Wilson, M., Dixon, E., Davis, N., & Madathil, K. C. (2019). “An Investigation of the Interaction Patterns of Peer Patrons on an Online Peer-Support Portal for Informal Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients”. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 23(4), 313-342.
Scharett, E., Narasimha, S., Madathil, K. C., Wilson, M. K., Davis, N., & Dye, C. (2018). “Informational Needs of Urinary Incontinent Patients on Online Peer Support Groups-A Pilot Study”. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 62(1), 1689–1693. https://doi.org/10.1177/1541931218621384
Odlum, M., Davis, N., Owens, O., Preston, M., Brewer, R., & Black, D. (2018). "Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey". BMJ open, 8(11). doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2017-020962
Talley, K., Davis, N.J., & Wyman, J.F. (2017). “Determining a Treatment Plan for Urinary Incontinence in an Older Adult: Application of the Four Topic Approach to Ethical Decision-Making”, Urologic Nursing 37(4), 181-203. doi: 10.7257/1053-816X.2017.37.4.181.
Odlum, M., Brewer, R., Preston, M., Davis, N., Black, & D. (2017). “The Contribution of Gender and Power to perceptions of Physical health, Mental Health and Happiness: The National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project”. International J Inn Research Med Sci; 2(2):569-576. doi: dx.doi.org/10.23958/ijirms/vol02-i02/11
Davis, N.J., Vaughan, C.P., Johnson, T.M. II, Goode, P.S., Burgio, K.L., Redden, D.T., & Markland, A.D. (2013). “Caffeine Intake and its association with urinary incontinence in US men: Results from National Health and Nutritional Examination Surveys (NHANES) 2005-06 and 2007-08”, Journal of Urology; 189(6): 2170-2174.
Davis, N.J., Hendrix, C.C., & Superville, J. (2011). “Supportive Approaches for Alzheimer Disease”, The Nurse Practitioner; 36(8): 22-29.
Griffiths, P.C., Davis, N., Lin, J., Wachtel, D., Ward, S., …& Connell, B.R. (2010). “Using Telehealth Technology to Support Family Caregivers: Description of a Pilot Intervention and Preliminary Results”, Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics; 28(4):307-320.
Davis, N.J. and Johnson, T.M. (2009). “Another study of the prevalence of incontinence…or much more?”, International Journal of Clinical Practice; 63(4):535-7.
Honors and Awards• Best Full Paper Award, 21st International Conference on Informatics, Management and Technology in Healthcare (2023), Application of Topic Modeling on Artificial Intelligence Studies as a Foundation to Develop Ethical Guidelines in African American Dementia Caregiving
• Best Full Paper Award, 18th International Conference on Informatics, Management and Technology in Healthcare (2020), Applying Artificial Intelligence to Predict Self-Reported Poor Health among Black and Hispanic Caregivers with Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Clemson University President’s Leadership Institute, 2022 Cohort, (2022)
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity Leadership Institute, 2022 Cohort, (2022)
• Palmetto Gold Award, South Carolina Nurses Foundation (2020)
• Nominated for: Excellence in Research Award, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Science, Clemson University (2019)
• Nominated for: Promising Faculty in Nursing Education Award, Southern Regional Education Board - Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (2019)
• Research Scientist, National Institute on Aging, Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (2019)
• Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing, National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence, (2018)
• Patricia G. Archbold Predoctoral Scholar, National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence, (2012-2014)
• Georgia State University Dissertation Award (2014)
• Kaiser-Permanente Dissertation Award (2012)
• Golden Key International Honour Society (2010)
• Marjorie G. Hogan Nursing Faculty Scholar, Georgia Hospital Association (2009, 2010)
• Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
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