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Pei-Shiun Chang, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community and Health Systems at the Indiana University School of Nursing in Bloomington. Her research bridges clinical practice and academic inquiry to improve health outcomes for older adults with chronic conditions, with a signature focus on Qigong exercise interventions.
Dr. Chang's educational foundation includes:
- PhD, Yale University
- MSN, Yale University
- BSN, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan
Her research program centers on promoting physical and psychological health in geriatric populations through innovative complementary therapies. With expertise in symptom science, intervention fidelity, and health outcomes assessment, she addresses critical gaps in chronic illness management for vulnerable seniors. Her work combines traditional Chinese medicine approaches with rigorous scientific methodology to develop accessible, culturally relevant interventions.
Analysis of Dr. Chang's 2018-2022 publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from feasibility studies toward large-scale NIH-funded trials. Her work increasingly examines complex interactions between cognitive decline, sensory loss, and functional impairment, while maintaining consistent focus on exercise-based interventions for mental and physical health. This progression demonstrates growing methodological sophistication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Chang's scholarly contributions have been recognized through:
- Outstanding Abstract Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society
- Competitive funding from National Institutes of Health (NIA, NINR), STTI, and American Heart Association
Her active research program includes substantial NIH-funded projects addressing meaningful activity interventions for cognitively impaired seniors and environmental health factors in elder care:
- NIA: DEMA-Pro intervention ($2.72M, 2020-2025)
- NINR: PRIMA intervention ($2.13M, 2020-2024)
- NINR: Environmental exposures study ($433K, 2019-2021)
Though not leading a formally named laboratory, Dr. Chang's community-engaged research team collaborates with local organizations to implement and evaluate exercise programs for diverse older adult populations. Her approach emphasizes cultural adaptation of interventions like Qigong and Tai Chi, particularly for underserved communities including African American seniors in community-dwelling settings.
