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Patricia J. Neafsey, RD, Ph.D.
Professor, Nursing
231 Glenbrook Road
Unit 2026
Storrs, CT 06269-2026
Phone: (860) 486-0508
Email: patricia.neafsey@uconn.edu

Education
Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1987 (pharmaceutical science)
M.S., Cornell University, 1976 (nutritional biochemistry)
B.S., Cornell University, 1973 (human nutrition)

Featured Publications
Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1987 (pharmaceutical science)
M.S., Cornell University, 1976 (nutritional biochemistry)
B.S., Cornell University, 1973 (human nutrition)

Featured Publications
Strickler, Z. & Neafsey, P. (2006). Visual design of interactive software for older adults. In: A. Bennet. (Ed.) Design Studies: Theory & Research in Graphic Design. Princeton: Princeton Architectural Press.

Rauh, C. & Neafsey, P.J. (2006). Personal Education Program – Next Generation: Data Architecture. Univ. CT., Storrs, CT. (Database captures self-reported medication behaviors and triggers tailored educational responses and interactive animations.)

Rauh, C., Strickler, Z., Lin, C., & Neafsey, P.J. (2006). Personal Education Program – Next Generation: Interface. Univ. CT., Storrs, CT. (Touchscreen interface to enable health care providers to enter patient data and medication regime and to enable older adults to self-report medication behaviors, respond to knowledge and self-efficacy assessment items, and access a “Personal Education Program” tailored to the user’s specific medication behaviors.)

Neafsey, P.J. (2004). Double trouble: Acetaminophen increases the risk of upper GI complications in people taking NSAIDs. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(7).

Michel, R., Neafsey, P.J., & Dzurec, L. (2004). Self Medication practices among patients taking levothyroxine. Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, 6(2) http://www.ispub.com.

Neafsey, P.J. (2004). Adverse self-medication practices among individuals taking SSRI antidepressants. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(2), 80-81.

Neafsey, P.J. (2004). Self-medication practices that alter the efficacy of selected cardiac medications. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(2), 88-100. (CE Article)

Lee, J., Neafsey, P.J., Campbell, M. & Facchinetti, N. (2003). Self-efficacy and knowledge of Connecticut Pharmacists concerning nutritional supplementation. Connecticut Pharmacist, 62(4), 8-15.

Neafsey, P.J. (2003). Personal education program decreases adverse medication events. Home Healthcare Nurse, 21(10), 697-698.

Neafsey, P.J., & Shellman, J. (2002). Knowledge and self-efficacy of community nurses concerning interactions of prescription medicines with over-the-counter agents and alcohol. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 28(9), 30-39.

Neafsey, P.J., Strickler, Z., Shellman, J., & Chartier, V. (2002). An interactive technology approach to educate older adults about drug interactions arising from over-the-counter self-medication practices. Public Health Nursing, 19(4), 255-262. (Named “Best of Medical Informatics,” International Medical Informatics Association, 2003)

Strickler, Z. & Neafsey, P.J. (2002). Visual design of interactive software for older adults: Preventing drug interactions in older adults. Visible Language, 36(1), 4-28.

Neafsey, P.J. & Shellman, J. (2002). Misconceptions of older adults with hypertension concerning OTC medications and alcohol. Home Healthcare Nurse, 20(5), 300-307.

Neafsey, P.J., & Shellman, J. (2002). Senior nursing students’ participation in a community research project: Effect on student self-efficacy and knowledge concerning drug interactions arising from self-medication in older adults. Journal of Nursing Education, 41(4), 178-181.

Neafsey, P.J., Strickler, Z., Shellman, J., & Padula, A. (2001). Use of touchscreen equipped notebook computers to deliver health information about self-medication to older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 27(11), 19-27.