SELECT PUBLICATIONS/PROJECTS

  • Chen, S.H., Acton, G., & Shao, J.H. (2010). Relationships among nutritional self-efficacy, health locus of control and nutritional status in older Taiwanese adults. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19, 2117-2127.
  • Haung, T., & Acton, G.J. (2009). Ways of maintaining independence among Taiwanese elderly adults with hip fractures: A qualitative study. Geriatric Nursing, 30(1), 28-35.
  • Acton, G.J., Yauk, S., Hopkins, B.A., & Mayhew, P.A. (2007). Increasing social communication in persons with dementia. Journal of Theory and Research for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 21(1), 35-47.
  • Kao, H.S., & Acton, G.J. (2006). Conceputalization and psychometric properties of the caregiver burden scale in Taiwan. Issues in Mental Health, 27, 853-866.
  • Carter, P.A., & Acton, G.J. (2006). Personality and Coping as Predictors of Cancer Caregivers' Depression and Sleep Problems. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 32(2), 45-53.
  • Huang, T.T., & Acton, G.J. (2004). Effectiveness of home visit falls prevention strategy for Taiwanese community-dwelling elders: Randomized trial. Public Health Nursing, 21(3), 247-256.
  • Thompson, R.L., Lewis, S.L., Murphy, M.R., Hale, J.M., Blackwell, P.H., Acton, G.J., Clough, D.H., Patrick, G.J., & Bonner, P.N. (2004). Are there sex differences in emotional and biological responses in spousal caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease? Biological Research for Nursing, 5(4), 319-330.         
  • Kao, H.F., Travis. S.S., & Acton, G.J. (2004). Working with patients and families before, during, and after relocation to a long-term care facility. Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 43(3),10-16.
  • Acton, G.J., & Miller, E.W. Spirituality in Family Caregivers. (2003). Journal of Holistic Nursing, 21(2), 117-130.
  • Brown, S., Upchurch, S., & Acton, G.J. A framework for developing a coding scheme for meta-analysis. (2003). Western Journal of Nursing Research, 25(2), 205-222.
  • Acton, G.J. (2002). Exploring self-transcendent views and behaviors in caregivers of adults with dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 28(12), 22-30.
  • Acton, G.J. Health promotion in family caregivers. (2002). Western Journal of Nursing Research, 24, 73-86.
  • Acton, G.J., & Kang, J. (2001) Interventions to reduce caregiver burden: A meta-analysis. Research in Nursing & Health, 24, 1-12.
  • Acton, G.J. (2001). Meta-analysis. A tool for evidence-based practice. AACN Clinical Issues. Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care (special issue) Evidence-based Practice, 12, 539-545.
  • Acton, G.J. (in press). Exploring self-transcendent views and behaviors in caregivers of adults with dementia. Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
  • Timmerman, G., & Acton, G.J. (2001). The relationships between basic need satisfaction and emotional eating. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 22, 691-701.
  • Mayhew, P., Acton, G.J., Yauk, S., & Hopkins, B.A. (2001). Communication from individuals with advanced dementia. Geriatric Nursing, 20, 106-110.
  • Acton, G.J., & Malathum, P. (2000). Basic need status and health-promoting self-care behavior in adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 22, 796-811.
  • Acton, G.J., & Wright, K.B. (2000). Self-transcendence and family caregivers of persons with dementia. The Journal of Holistic Nursing, 18, 143-158.
  • Acton, G., Mayhew, P., Hopkins, B., & Yauk, S. (1999). Communicating with persons with dementia: The impaired person's perspective. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 25(2), 6-13.
  • Acton, G. (1997). The mediating effect of affiliated-individuation in caregivers of adults with dementia. The Journal of Holistic Nursing, 15(4), 336-357.
  • Acton, G.J., Irvin, B.L., Jensen, B.A., Hopkins, BA, & Miller, E.W. (1997). Explicating midrange theory through methodological diversity. Advances in Nursing Science, 19(3), 78-85.
  • Irvin, B.L. & Acton, G.J. (1997). Stress, hope and well-being of women caring for family members with Alzheimer's disease. Holistic Nursing Practice. 11(2), 69-79.
  • Raudonis, B. & Acton, G.J. (1997). Theory-based nursing practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 26(1), 138-145.
  • Acton, G. & Miller, E. (1996). Affiliated-individuation in caregivers of adults with dementia. Issues in Mental Health, 17(3), 245-260.
  • Irvin, B.L. & Acton, G.J. (1996). Stress mediation in caregivers of cognitively impaired adults: Theoretical model testing. Nursing Research, 45(3), 160-166.

Invited Publications

  • Acton, G.J., & Winter, M. (2002). Interventions for Family Members Caring for an Elder with Dementia. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 20, 149-179.
  • Acton, G.J.(2001). Faculty response - grandparent parents: Intergenerational surrogate parenting. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 19, 308-309.
  • Acton, G.J. (2001). Promoting positive aging. Editorial. (guest editor for special issue in gerontology). Journal of Holistic Nursing, 19, 219-220.