Kelly A. Bosak

Kelly A. Bosak, PhD, APRN, is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing. She specializes in cardiovascular care, particularly heart failure management, and leverages digital health technologies to improve guideline implementation and patient outcomes. Her work addresses urban-rural healthcare disparities through electronic health record innovations and patient-reported outcomes.

Education:

• BSN, MSN, and PhD from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing
• Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (University of Nebraska)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship at University of Kansas Medical Center

Research Focus: Dr. Bosak's research centers on optimizing adherence to evidence-based cardiovascular care. She investigates exercise compliance in heart failure using neuroimaging and social-cognitive theory, designs digital tools (e.g., EHR-integrated exercise prescriptions), and develops implementation strategies for rural settings. Her recent projects emphasize patient engagement via mobile technology and biomarker-driven risk assessment.

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2021-2025) highlight heart failure epidemiology, digital health implementation, and patient-centered interventions. Dominant themes include remote monitoring systems, shared decision-making frameworks, quality improvement in clinical workflows, and novel biomarkers for cardiovascular risk prediction.

Awards & Fellowships:

• American Heart Association Pre-doctoral Fellowship
• NIH K-12 Research Career Development Award
• KUMC Research Institute Pilot Funding
• CTSA Post-doctoral Practicum (Mayo Clinic)

Grants & Advising: Secured NIH and institutional grants for studies on exercise adherence and digital health scalability. Current advising/student data is unavailable. Professional leadership includes the Heart Failure Society of America's Scientific Statements Committee.