Joan F. Brazier Source Confirmed
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John Brown University
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Dr. Joan F. Brazier's work addresses critical issues in geriatric care, health disparities, and healthcare policy. Affiliated with John Brown University, Brazier examines the challenges facing older adults, with a particular focus on nursing homes and assisted living communities. Her research extends to dialysis and renal disease management, as well as frailty in older adults. Recent investigations include analyses of staffing shortages in U.S. nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and the perspectives of nursing home administrators during that period. In addition, Brazier has studied the impact of technology training programs designed to reduce loneliness and social isolation among homebound older adults. Her work informs healthcare policy and management related to geriatric care.
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- h-index: 12
- Publications: 35
- Citations: 811
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- Nursing Home Administrator Experiences Navigating the Changing Regulatory Environment During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2026) DOI
- Administrator Perspectives on Skilled Nursing Facility Building Design for Managing COVID-19 Infections and Outbreaks (2025) DOI
- “All Hands on Deck”: Administrator Perspectives on Managing COVID-19 Outbreaks in U.S. Nursing Homes (2023) DOI
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