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Ying-Ling Jao

Associate Professor · Nese College of Nursing · The Pennsylvania State University--University Park

Quick answer: Ying-Ling Jao is Associate Professor at The Pennsylvania State University--University Park. Ying-Ling Jao shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.

⭐ Jao accepts PhD students.

Research interests

Assessment of apathy in people with dementia. Non-pharmacological interventions for neurobehavioral symptoms of dementia. Caregiver communication for older adults with dementia. Long-term care environments and lighting interventions for people with dementia. Use of technology in dementia care.

Selected publications (since 2023)

[2023] Liao, Y-J, Jao, Y.-L., Boltz, M., Adekeye, T. O., Berish, D, Yuan, F. & Zhao, Xiaopeng (2023). Use of a Humanoid Robot in Supporting Dementia Care: A Qualitative Analysis. SAGE Open Nursing. Doi: 10.1177/23779608231179528. [2023] Yuan, F., Boltz, M., Bilal, D., Jao, Y.-L., Crane, M., Duzan, J., Bahour, A., & Zhao, X. (2023) Cognitive exercise for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Using a Social Robot. IEEE Transactions on Robotics. [2023] Liu, W., Jao, Y.-L., Paudel, A., & Yoon, S. O. (2023). Mealtime Interactions between Nursing Home Staff and Residents with Dementia: A Behavioral Analysis of Language Characteristics. BMC Geriatrics. Doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2819343/v1 [2023] Liao, Y-J, K., Jao, Y.-L., Berish, , Hin, A.S., Wangi, K., Kitko, L., Mogle, J., & Boltz,

Frequently asked questions

Is Ying-Ling Jao hiring PhD students at The Pennsylvania State University--University Park?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Ying-Ling Jao's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Jao accepts PhD students..
What does Ying-Ling Jao research?
Assessment of apathy in people with dementia. Non-pharmacological interventions for neurobehavioral symptoms of dementia. Caregiver communication for older adults with dementia. Long-term care environments and lighting interventions for people with dementia. Use of technology in dementia care.

Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.

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