Cynthia Jacelon, RN, BC, PhD, CRRN-A, FAAN

UMass Amherst

Conceptual Interests

• The dignity, function, and sense of control of elders with chronic health problems
• How using handheld and wearable devices can help elders self-manage their symptoms
• How these concepts are related to maintaining health and independence and how health care providers can enhance an elder's dignity, sense of control and self-management of the symptoms of chronic health problems

Population Interests

• Older adults
• Self-management interventions