Renée R. Shield Source Confirmed

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Researcher

John Brown University

faculty

23 h-index 125 pubs 1,741 cited

Research Areas

Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Frailty in Older Adults Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Renée R. Shield's scholarship addresses multifaceted aspects of geriatric care, with a particular focus on nursing home administration and palliative practices. Her work examines critical issues such as staffing shortages in long-term care facilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the financial sustainability of these institutions. Shield has also explored innovative approaches to dementia care, including personalized music interventions to reduce agitation and antipsychotic medication use among nursing home residents. Additionally, she contributes to methodological advancements in implementation science through the development of quantitative tools for measuring fidelity in pragmatic trials. Shield's broader research interests encompass frailty in older adults, migration patterns affecting aging populations, and the intersection of tourism with geriatric care.

Metrics

  • h-index: 23
  • Publications: 125
  • Citations: 1,741

Selected Publications

  • 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
  • Feasibility of a Qualitative Sub-study of a Pilot Home-Delivered Meals Trial for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (2022) DOI

Collaborators

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Emily A. Gadbois John Brown University 17 shared publications Joan F. Brazier John Brown University 14 shared publications Amy Meehan John Brown University 13 shared publications Aseel Rafat John Brown University 6 shared publications Momotazur Rahman John Brown University 4 shared publications Elizabeth M. White John Brown University 4 shared publications Fangli Geng John Brown University 3 shared publications Courtney Hawes John Brown University 3 shared publications

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