Susan J. Loeb
PhD, RN

Assistant Professor School of Nursing and Department of Medicine; Faculty Affiliate, Gerontology Center

Contact Information

307G/H Health & Human Development East
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-6509

(814) 863-2236

Fax: (814) 865-6625

SVL100@psu.edu

Education

PhD, Nursing; Minor in Gerontology, 2002
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
MS, Nursing, 1992
Specialities—Community Health and Older Adult
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
BS, Nursing, 1988
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Honors

2007
Springer Publishing Company Award in Geriatric/Gerontologial Nursing for a Distinguished Single Work of Research in Applied Geriatric Nursing
2006
Selected as a Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence InSpire Academy Fellow
2006
Judith V. Braun Award for Advancing the Practice of Gerontological Nursing through Research from the National Gerontological Nursing Association
2005
Selected participant for the National Institute of Aging Summer Research Institute
2003
Selected for John A. Hartford Foundation's Interdisciplinary Consultancy
2003
Selected for NIH/NIA Technical Assistance Workshop 2003 for Minority and Emerging Scientists and Students Seeking Careers in Aging Research
2003
Selected as a John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Nursing Summer Research Scholar
2001
Recipient: First Place Award, Health and Life Sciences Division, 16th Annual Graduate Exhibition, Poster and Visual Arts Session, The Pennsylvania State University
1996
Recipient: Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award, College of Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
1996
Faculty Speaker for Class of 1996 Nursing Honors Convocation, The Pennsylvania State University
1995
Nursing Faculty Marshal for the College of Health and Human Development Commencement, The Pennsylvania State University

Publications

In Peer-Reviewed Journals

Madden, S. G., Loeb, S. J., & Smith, C. A. (in press). Lifestyle interventions for diabetes prevention. Journal of Clinical Nursing.

Loeb, S.J., Penrod, J., Kolanowski, A.M., Hupcey, J.E., Haidet, K.K., Fick, D.M., McGonigle, D., & Yu, F. (in press). Creating cross-disciplinary alliances to advance nursing research. Journal of Nursing Scholarship.

Yevchak, A.M., Loeb, S.J., & Fick, D.M. (in press). Promoting cognitive health and vitality: A review of clinical implications. Geriatric Nursing.

Loeb, S. J., & Steffensmeier, D., & Lawrence, F. (2008). Comparing incarcerated and community-dwelling older men's health. Western Journal of Nursing Research 30(2), 234-49.

Penrod, J., Yorgason, J., Loeb, S.J., Liu, C.F., Hoffman, L., Gueldner, S.H., & Poon, L.W. (2007). Ecological momentary assessment of older women’s health. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 11(2), 67-71.

Penrod, J., Yu, F., Kolanowski, A., Fick, D., Loeb, S. J., & Hupcey, J. E. (2007). Reframing person-centered nursing care for persons with dementia. Research and Theory in Nursing Practice, 21(1), 61-76.

Loeb, S. J., Steffensmeier, D., & Myco, P. M. (2007). In their own words: Older male prisoners’ health beliefs and concerns for the future. Geriatric Nursing, 28(5), 319-329.

Loeb, S. J., & AbuDagga, A. (2006). Health-related research on older inmates: An integrative literature review. Research in Nursing and Health, 29 , 556-565

Loeb, S. J., & Steffensmeier, D. (2006). Health status, self-efficacy beliefs, and health-promoting behaviors of older male prisoners. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 12(4), 269-278

Loeb, S. J. (2006). African American elders coping with chronic health conditions. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 17(2), 139-147.

Loeb, S. J., Penrod, J., & Hupcey, J. (2006). Focus groups and older adults: Tactics for success. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(3), 32-38.

Loeb, S. J. (2005) Perseverance: Analysis of a concept with utility for caregiver research. Journal of Theory Construction and Testing, 9, 21-25.

Falkenstern, S. K., Loeb, S. J., Gueldner, S. H., Penrod, J., & Poon, L. W. (2005). Health care providers’ perspectives: Estimating the impact of chronicity. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 17(5), 194-199.

Loeb, S. J. (2004). Older men’s health: Motivation, self-ratings, and
behaviors. Nursing Research, 53(3), 198-206.

Loeb, S. J. (2003). The Older Men’s Health Program and Screening. Inventory: A tool for assessing health practices and beliefs. Geriatric Nursing, 24(5), 278-285.

Loeb, S. J., Penrod, J., Falkenstern, S., Gueldner, S. H., & Poon, L. W. (2003). Supporting older adults living with multiple chronic conditions. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 25(1), 8-29.

Loeb, S. J., O'Neill, J., & Gueldner, S. H. (2001). Health motivation: A determinant of older adults' attendance at health promotion programs. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 18(3), 151-165.

Gueldner, S. H., Loeb, S. J., Morris, D., Penrod, J., Bramlett, M., Johnston, L., & Schlotzhauer, P. (2001). A comparison of life satisfaction and mood in community dwelling elders and nursing home residents. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 15, 232-240.

Loeb, S. J. (1993) Wake up nurse educators! Get with the empowerment program! Revolution: The Journal of Nurse Empowerment, 3(4), 34-35, 85. Reprinted in Spring 1994 issue, titled “Best of Revolution”.

Other Journal Publications

Loeb, S. J. (1997). Recognition and treatment of common gastro-intestinal disorders in the older adult. Pennsylvania Directors of Nursing Association Journal, 10(4), 11-24.

Loeb, S. J. (1996). Thyroid disorders: Recognition and treatment in the elderly. American Society for Long Term Care Nurses Journal, 7(5), 17-30.

Loeb, S. J. (1995). Meeting the needs of young and middle-age adults in the long term care setting. American Society for Long Term Care Nurses Journal, 6(5), 13-23.

Loeb, S. J. (1994). Caring for long term care residents with Parkinson's disease. American Society for Long Term Care Nurses Journal, 5(5), 11-20.

Loeb, S. J. (1993). Polypharmacy: An issue for long term care elders and their nurses. American Society for Long Term Care Nurses Journal, 4(6), 15-21.

Book Chapter

Gueldner, S. H., & Loeb, S. J. (2003). Combining computers with pre-computer technology to increase engagement, enhance social support, and improve health in elderly persons. In K. W. Schaie & N. Charness (Eds.), Impact of technology on successful aging (pp. 306-320). New York: Springer.

Manual

Loeb, S. J. (1992). Where to Turn . . . A Resource Manual for Older Adults of the Blair County Region. Altoona, PA: Geriatric Interest Network, 95 pp. Fifth edition currently in press for publication in 2007.

Research

Foci

Funded Projects

Principal Investigator, Factors influencing the health-promotion behaviors of older male inmates. Funded by the National Institute of Aging (Sept. 2007 - Aug. 2009).

Principal Investigator. Factors influencing the health behaviors of older male prisoners. Funded by The Pennsylvania State University College of Health and Human Development (Dec. 2004-June 2006).

Principal Investigator. Minority elders with multiple chronic conditions: How do they cope? Funded by the University of Delaware General University Research Grant (Jan. 2003 -Dec. 2003).

Team Member. Living with multiple chronic conditions (team member). Funded by AARP/Andrus Foundation (Jan. 1999-Dec. 2000).

Teaching

Rock Ethics Institute Curriculum Development Grant from The Pennsylvania State University, April 25, 2005.

Writing Across the Curriculum Grant funded by The Pennsylvania State University College of Health and Human Development.

Enhancing Geriatric Content in Undergraduate Nursing (team member). Funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation, University of Delaware.