Ruth E Taylor-Piliae

Ruth E Taylor-Piliae , PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN

Interim Director, PhD Program

Professor

Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN is a Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Arizona. She is recognized internationally as a nurse scientist and mind-body exercise interventionist, with training in cardiovascular epidemiology and clinical trials. Her research is focused on promoting physical activity and improving patient-centered outcomes among older adults with heart disease and stroke through the implementation of innovative non-pharmacologic interventions such as Tai Chi. Dr. Taylor-Piliae received her B.S.N. from California State University Fresno, her M.N. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and her Ph.D. from the University of California San Francisco. She completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention at Stanford University.

Dr. Taylor-Piliae has received funding as a principal investigator from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, National Institute of Health, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She reviews for professional journals and has had over 75 peer-reviewed manuscripts published in top-tiered journals both within nursing and inter-professional journals. She is highly cited for her work (citations>4330, h-index=34, i10-index=55). Dr. Taylor-Piliae is a long-standing member in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, European Society of Cardiology, Sigma Theta Tau’s International Honor Society of Nursing, and the American College of Sports Medicine. She has received several teaching, research and service awards including the Suzanne Van Ort Peer Award for Graduate Teaching, the Extraordinary Faculty Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Council, and the Award of Distinction for Excellence in Research from Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Mu Chapter. In addition, she was named a Tucson Fabulous 50 Nurse in 2015 and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

Education

  • Ph.D., Nursing, University of California San Francisco, 2005
  • M.S.N., Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998
  • B.S.N., Nursing, California State University, Fresno, 1980

Licensure & Certifications

  • Registered Nurse, Arizona State Board of Nursing, 2007
  • Public Health Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing, 1981
  • Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing, 1980

Awards

  • Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, American Academy of Nursing, Fall 2019
  • 3rd place Poster Presentation Innovation Award, El Rio Research Fair, Spring 2018
  • Suzanne Van Ort Award for Teaching, University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Spring 2018
  • Award of Distinction: Excellence in Research, Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Mu Chapter, Spring 2018
  • 2017 Annual Service Awards, The University of Arizona, Spring 2017
  • Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award, Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Council, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Fall 2016
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Fall 2016
  • Top Nurse in Tucson, International Nurses Association, Spring 2016

Courses

  • Integrative Health Theories
    NURS 740 (Spring 2023)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Fall 2022)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2022)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Summer 2022)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Spring 2022)
  • Integrative Health Theories
    NURS 740 (Spring 2022)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Fall 2021)
  • Research Preceptorship
    NURS 791A (Fall 2021)
  • Integrative Health Topics
    NURS 744 (Fall 2021)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2021)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Fall 2021)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Spring 2021)
  • Evidence Based Practice
    NURS 751 (Spring 2021)
  • Integrative Health Theories
    NURS 740 (Spring 2021)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Spring 2021)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Fall 2020)
  • Integrative Health Topics
    NURS 744 (Fall 2020)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2020)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Fall 2019)
  • Research
    PHSC 900 (Fall 2019)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2019)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Summer 2019)
  • Research Preceptorship
    NURS 791A (Summer 2019)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Spring 2019)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Spring 2019)
  • Practicum
    NURS 694 (Spring 2019)
  • Mthds Scholarly Inquiry
    NURS 652 (Spring 2019)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Fall 2018)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2018)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Summer 2018)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Spring 2018)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Spring 2018)
  • Mthds Scholarly Inquiry
    NURS 652 (Spring 2018)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Fall 2017)
  • Dissertation
    NURS 920 (Fall 2017)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2017)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Summer 2017)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Spring 2017)
  • Mthds Scholarly Inquiry
    NURS 652 (Spring 2017)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Fall 2016)
  • Integrative Health Topics
    NURS 744 (Fall 2016)
  • Mng Conseq Chronic Ills
    NURS 727 (Fall 2016)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Summer 2016)
  • DNP Project
    NURS 922 (Spring 2016)
  • Research Preceptorship
    NURS 791A (Spring 2016)
  • Mthds Scholarly Inquiry
    NURS 652 (Spring 2016)

Research Impact

My research focuses on increasing physical activity among older adults, especially those with heart disease and stroke. I use innovative interventions such as Tai Chi, to help them improve their physical and cognitive function, reduce fall rates, ameliorate negative symptoms, and enhance quality of life.

Journals/Publications

  • Dolan, H. R., Alvarez, A. A., Freylersythe, S. J., Penaloza, I., Grijalva, S., Taylor-Piliae, R., & Crane, T. E. (2021). Barriers and facilitators for adopting a healthy lifestyle among Latina cancer survivors: A qualitative descriptive study. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer.
  • Dolan, H., Slebodnik, M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. (2021). Older adults' perceptions of their fall risk in the hospital: An integrative review. Journal of clinical nursing.
  • Hellem, T., Benavides-Vaello, S., & Taylor-Piliae, R. (2021). National Internet-Based Survey of the Use, Barriers, Reasons and Beliefs of Mind-Body Practices During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 26, 2515690X211006332. doi:10.1177/2515690X211006332
  • Liu, T., Chan, A. W., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Choi, K. C., & Chair, S. Y. (2021). Psychometric Properties of the Translated Tai Chi Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale for Chinese Adults with Coronary Heart Disease or Risk Factors. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(7).
  • Miller, S. M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021). Perceptions of the Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi Exercise among Older Adults. Journal of the International Society of Chinese Health Practices., 2(1), 1-9.
  • McNair, N. D., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Fink, A. M. (2021). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report: Updates From the Stroke Nursing Committee. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 36(1), 4-5.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R., Dolan, H., & Yako, A. (2021). Stroke Survivors' Personal Efficacy Beliefs and Outcome Expectations of Tai Chi Exercise: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(24).
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Morrison, H. W., Hsu, C. P., Whitman, S., & Grandner, M. (2021). The Feasibility of Tai Chi Exercise as a Beneficial Mind-Body Intervention in a Group of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors with Symptoms of Depression. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2021, 8600443.
  • Yao, Y., Ge, L., Yu, Q., Du, X., Zhang, X., Taylor-Piliae, R., & Wei, G. X. (2021). The Effect of Tai Chi Chuan on Emotional Health: Potential Mechanisms and Prefrontal Cortex Hypothesis. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2021, 5549006.
  • Carlson, G., Crane, T. E., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2020). Selecting a theoretical framework to explore the social and cognitive uncertainty that hepatitis C treatment represents for people who inject drugs. Applied Nursing Research, 56, 151339. doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151339
  • Dolan, H. R., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2020). Embarrassment Experienced by Older Adults in Relation to Accidental Falls: A Concept Analysis.. Geriatric Nursing, 41(6), 769-775. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.05.007
  • Hayman, L. L., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Fink, A. M. (2020). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report on Global Engagement Activities. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(1), 4-5.
  • Lambert, L. M., Pike, N. A., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Fink, A. M. (2020). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report: Pediatric Cardiovascular Nursing Committee. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(5), E15-E17.
  • Miller, S. M., Hui-Lio, C., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2020). Health Benefits of Tai Chi Exercise: A Guide for Nurses. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 55(4), 581-600.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Finley, B. A. (2020). Benefits of Tai Chi Exercise among Adults with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(5), 423–434. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000703
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Finley, B. A. (2020). Tai Chi Exercise for Psychological Well-Being among Adults with Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(7), 580-591. doi:10.1177/1474515120926068
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Zeimantz, M. A., Dolan, H., & Rosenfeld, A. G. (2020). Stroke Survivors' Feelings and Perceptions of Their Recovery After a Tai Chi Exercise Intervention: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(5), 468-474. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000667
  • Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Loescher, L. J. (2020). Recruiting African American parents of school-aged children in a physical activity study: Lessons learned. Chronic illness, 1742395320928389.
  • Dolan, H., & Taylor-Piliae, R. (2019). Selecting a theoretical framework to guide a research study of older adults' perceptions and experiences of falling in the hospital. Applied nursing research : ANR, 47, 38-40.
  • Davis, L. L., Fink, A. M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019). American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report From the Development Committee. The Journal of cardiovascular nursing, 34(5), 361-363.
  • Fink, A. M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report. The Journal of cardiovascular nursing, 34(1), 9-10.
  • Leung, L. Y., Chan, A. W., Sit, J. W., Liu, T., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019). Tai Chi in Chinese adults with metabolic syndrome: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Complementary therapies in medicine, 46, 54-61.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Hsu, C., Toosizadeh, N., & Mohler, M. J. (2019). A Novel Dual-Task Balance Challenge to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: A Randomized Pilot Study. Journal of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 5, 075. doi:Doi:10.23937/2469-5858/1510075
  • Wang, Q., Chair, S. Y., Wong, E. M., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Qiu, X. C., & Li, X. M. (2019). Metabolic Syndrome Knowledge among Adults with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: a cross-sectional study.. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(1), 159. doi:doi:10.3390/ijerph16010159
  • Chan, A. W., Chair, S. Y., Lee, D. T., Leung, D. Y., Sit, J. W., Cheng, H. Y., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018). Tai Chi exercise is more effective than brisk walking in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults with hypertension: A randomised controlled trial. International journal of nursing studies, 88, 44-52.
  • Chan, A. W., Tang, F. W., Choi, K. C., Liu, T., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018). Clinical learning experiences of nursing students using an innovative clinical partnership model: A non-randomized controlled trial. Nurse education today, 68, 121-127.
  • Chair, S. Y., Chan, C. W., Yu, D. S., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018). Changes in nursing education in Hong Kong - Progressive or regressive?. Nurse education today, 64, 150-152.
  • Miller, S., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018). The association between Tai Chi exercise and safe driving performance among older adults: An observational study. Journal of sport and health science, 7(1), 83-94.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Fink, A. M. (2018). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(4), 304-305. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000502
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Fink, A. M., & Kitko, L. (2018). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(3), 202-203. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000479
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Fink, A. M. (2018). Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Liaison Report. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(3), 202-203.
  • Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Loescher, L. J. (2018). Physical Activity in Parents of Young African American Children: The Application of Social Cognitive Theory. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 32(1), 63-81. doi:10.1891/0000-000Y.32.1.63.
  • Liu, T., Chan, A. W., Liu, Y. H., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017). Effects of Tai Chi-based cardiac rehabilitation on aerobic endurance, psychosocial well-being, and cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing : Journal of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology. doi:doi: 10.1177/1474515117749592
  • Sit, J. W., Chair, S. Y., Choi, K. C., Chan, A. W., Qiu, X., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017). Strategies for Enhancing Stroke Self-management Among Older Stroke Survivors: A Mixed Methods Inquiry.. Stroke, 48, ANS7.
  • Taylor, E., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017). The effects of Tai Chi on physical and psychosocial function among persons with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Complementary therapies in medicine, 31, 100-108.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Peterson, R., & Mohler, M. J. (2017). Clinical and Community Strategies to Prevent Falls and Fall-Related Injuries among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.. Nursing Clinics of North America, 52(3), 489-497.
  • Ćwiękała-Lewis, K. J., Gallek, M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017). The effects of Tai Chi on physical function and well-being among persons with Parkinson's Disease: A systematic review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 21(2), 414-421.
  • Argenbright, C. A., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Loescher, L. J. (2016). Bowenwork for symptom management of women breast cancer survivors with lymphedema: A pilot study. Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 25, 142-149.
  • Giroud, X., Miramontes, M., Powell, M., Heasley, B., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Mohler, M. J. (2016). Dual Task Challenge- A Novel Addition to Community-Based Fall Intervention Programs.. Arizona Geriatrics Society Journal, 21(1), 8-11.
  • Mohler, M. J., Wendel, C. S., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Toosizadeh, N., & Najafi, B. (2016). Motor Performance and Physical Activity as Predictors of Prospective Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Frailty Level: Application of Wearable Technology. Gerontology, 62(6), 654-664.
  • Miller, S. M., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Insel, K. C. (2016). The Association of Physical Activity, Cognitive Processes and Automobile Driving Ability in Older Adults: A Review of the Literature.. Geriatric Nursing, 37(4), 313-20. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.05.004.
  • Sit, J. W., Chair, S. Y., Choi, K. C., Chan, C. W., Lee, D. T., Chan, A. W., Cheung, J. L., Tang, S. W., Chan, P. S., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016). Do empowered stroke patients perform better at self-management and functional recovery after a stroke? A randomized controlled trial. Clinical interventions in aging, 11, 1441-1450.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016). Tai Chi Exercise for Fall Prevention in Older Adults.. Arizona Geriatrics Society Journal, 21(1), 14-20.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Mohler, M. J., Najafi, B., & Coull, B. M. (2016). Objective fall risk detection in stroke survivors using wearable sensor technology: a feasibility study. Topics in stroke rehabilitation, 23(6), 393-399.
  • Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Insel, K. C., & Loescher, L. J. (2016). Physical Activity among African American Parents of Young Children: Roles of Personal and Environmental Factors.. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 47(6), 523-544. doi:doi: 10.7352/IJSP 2015.46.523
  • Kraus, W. E., Bittner, V., Appel, L., Blair, S. N., Church, T., Després, J. P., Franklin, B. A., Miller, T. D., Pate, R. R., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Vafiadis, D. K., Whitsel, L., & , A. H. (2015). The National Physical Activity Plan: a call to action from the American Heart Association: a science advisory from the American Heart Association. Circulation, 131(21), 1932-40.
  • Schwenk, M., Mohler, J., Wendel, C., D'Huyvetter, K., Fain, M., Taylor-Piliae, R., & Najafi, B. (2015). Wearable sensor-based in-home assessment of gait, balance, and physical activity for discrimination of frailty status: baseline results of the Arizona frailty cohort study. Gerontology, 61(3), 258-67.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Keller, M. L., & Gallek, M. J. (2015). Predictors of Stroke Survivors’ Enrollment in an Exercise Study.. Healthy Aging Research, 4, 18-. doi:doi:10.12715/har.2014.4.18
  • Miller, S. M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2014). Effects of Tai Chi on cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults: A review. Geriatric Nursing, 35(1), 9-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Boros, D., & Coull, B. M. (2014). Strategies to improve recruitment and retention of older stroke survivors to a randomized clinical exercise trial. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 23(3), 462-468.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Hoke, T. M., Hepworth, J. T., Latt, L. D., Najafi, B., & Coull, B. M. (2014). Effect of Tai Chi on Physical Function, Fall Rates and Quality of Life Among Older Stroke Survivors. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2014). Tai Ji Quan as an exercise modality to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease: A review. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 3(1), 43-51.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Hickey, K., Hodges, E., Thomas, T. L., Coffman, M. J., Johnson-Mallard, V. M., Goodman, J. H., Jones, R. A., Kuntz, S., Galik, E., Gates, M., & Casida, J. M. (2014). Initial Outcomes of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars. Nursing Outlook, 62(6), 394-401.
  • Wayne, P. M., Walsh, J. N., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Wells, R. E., Papp, K. V., Donovan, N. J., & Yeh, G. Y. (2014). Effect of tai chi on cognitive performance in older adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 62(1), 25-39.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Hepworth, J. T., & Coull, B. M. (2013). Predictors of depressive symptoms among community-dwelling stroke survivors. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 28(5), 460-467.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Latt, L. D., Hepworth, J. T., & Coull, B. M. (2012). Predictors of gait velocity among community-dwelling stroke survivors. Gait and Posture, 35(3), 395-399.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Coull, B. M. (2012). Community-based Yang-style Tai Chi is safe and feasible in chronic stroke: A pilot study. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26(2), 121-131.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Silva, E., & Sheremeta, S. P. (2012). Tai Chi as an adjunct physical activity for adults aged 45 years and older enrolled in phase III cardiac rehabilitation. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 11(1), 34-43.
  • Nguyen, P. K., Terashima, M., Fair, J. M., Varady, A., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Iribarren, C., Go, A. S., Haskell, W. L., Hlatky, M. A., Fortmann, S. P., & McConnell, M. V. (2011). Physical activity in older subjects is associated with increased coronary vasodilation: The ADVANCE study. JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, 4(6), 622-629.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Fair, J. M., Varady, A. N., Hlatky, M. A., Norton, L. C., Iribarren, C., Go, A. S., & Fortmann, S. P. (2011). Ankle brachial index screening in asymptomatic older adults. American Heart Journal, 161(5), 979-985.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R., Hansen, C., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2011). What is Bowenwork®? A systematic review. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.), 17(11).
  • Palaniappan, L. P., Rosario, M., Assimes, T. L., Barrett-Connor, E. L., Carnethon, M. R., Criqui, M. H., Fung, G. L., Narayan, K. V., Patel, H., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Wilson, P. W., & Wong, N. D. (2010). Call to action: Cardiovascular disease in Asian Americans: A science advisory from the American heart association. Circulation, 122(12), 1242-1252.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Newell, K. A., Cherin, R., Lee, M. J., King, A. C., & Haskell, W. L. (2010). Effects of Tai Chi and Western exercise on physical and cognitive functioning in healthy community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 18(3), 261-279.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Fair, J. M., Haskell, W. L., Varady, A. N., Iribarren, C., Hlatky, M. A., Go, A. S., & Fortmann, S. P. (2010). Validation of the Stanford Brief Activity Survey: Examining psychological factors and physical activity levels in older adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 7(1), 87-94.
  • Gardner, C. D., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Kiazand, A., Nicholus, J., Rigby, A. J., & Farquhar, J. W. (2008). Effect of Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) on treadmill walking time among adults with peripheral artery disease: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 28(4), 258-265.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2008). The effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise in improving aerobic capacity: an updated meta-analysis. Medicine and sport science, 52.
  • Lee, M. S., Pittler, M. H., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Ernst, E. (2007). Tai chi for cardiovascular disease and its risk factors: A systematic review [1]. Journal of Hypertension, 25(9), 1974-1975.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Haskell, W. L. (2007). Tai Chi exercise and stroke rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 14(4), 9-22.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Haskell, W. L., Iribarren, C., Norton, L. C., Mahbouba, M. H., Fair, J. M., Hlatky, M. A., Go, A. S., & Fortmann, S. P. (2007). Clinical utility of the stanford brief activity survey in men and women with early-onset coronary artery disease. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 27(4), 227-232.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Froelicher, E. S. (2007). Methods to optimize recruitment and retention to an exercise study in Chinese immigrants. Nursing Research, 56(2), 132-136.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Haskell, W. L., & Froelicher, E. S. (2006). Hemodynamic responses to a community-based Tai Chi exercise intervention in ethnic Chinese adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 5(2), 165-174.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Haskell, W. L., Waters, C. M., & Froelicher, E. S. (2006). Change in perceived psychosocial status following a 12-week Tai Chi exercise programme. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 54(3), 313-329.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Norton, L. C., Haskell, W. L., Mahbouda, M. H., Fair, J. M., Iribarren, C., Hlatky, M. A., Go, A. S., & Fortmann, S. P. (2006). Validation of a new brief physical activity survey among men and women aged 60-69 years. American Journal of Epidemiology, 164(6), 598-606.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Haskell, W. L., Stotts, N. A., & Froelicher, E. S. (2006). Improvement in balance, strength, and flexibility after 12 weeks of Tai chi exercise in ethnic Chinese adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 12(2), 50-58.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Froelicher, E. S. (2004). Effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise in improving aerobic capacity: a meta-analysis.. The Journal of cardiovascular nursing, 19(1), 48-57.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. (2004). Commentary. Evidence-based Cardiovascular Medicine, 8(3), 253-254.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Wang, C. (2004). Response to the systematic review of Tai Chi [8] (multiple letters). Archives of Internal Medicine, 164(22), 2503-2504.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Froelicher, E. S. (2004). Measurement properties of Tai Chi exercise self-efficacy among ethnic Chinese with coronary heart disease risk factors: A pilot study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 3(4), 287-294.
  • Chair, S. Y., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Lam, G., & Chan, S. (2003). Effect of positioning on back pain after coronary angiography. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 42(5), 470-478.
  • Holroyd, E. A., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Twinn, S. F. (2003). Investigating Hong Kong's Filipino domestic workers' healthcare behavior, knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards cervical cancer and cervical screening. Women & health, 38(1), 69-82.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2003). Tai chi as an adjunct to cardiac rehabilitation exercise training. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 23(2), 90-96.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. (2002). Commentary: Review: Several techniques optimise oxygenation during suctioning of patients. Evidence-Based Nursing, 5(2), 51-.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. (2002). Commentary: Review: Music as a single session intervention reduces anxiety and respiratory rate in patients admitted to hospital. Evidence-Based Nursing, 5(3), 86-.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Chair, S. (2002). The effect of nursing interventions utilizing music therapy or sensory information on Chinese patients' anxiety prior to cardiac catheterization: A pilot study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 1(3), 203-211.
  • Holroyd, E. A., Molassiotis, A., & Taylor-Pilliae, R. E. (2001). Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong: health related behaviors, health locus of control and social support. Women & health, 33(1-2), 181-205.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Molassiotis, A. (2001). An exploration of the relationships between uncertainty, psychological distress and type of coping strategy among Chinese men after cardiac catheterization. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 33(1), 79-88.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Molassiotis, A. A. (2000). Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Scale. Hong Kong Nursing Journal, 36, 14-21.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. (1999). Utilization of the Iowa Model in establishing evidence-based nursing practice.. Intensive & critical care nursing : the official journal of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses, 15(6), 357-362.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Molassiotis, A. A., & Holroyd, E. (1999). Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese translation of the Profile of Mood States.. Hong Kong Nursing Journal, 35, 7-13.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (1998). Establishing evidence-based practice: Issues and implications in critical care nursing. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 14(1), 30-37.

Presentations

  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Spring). Tai Chi for Health and Well-Being Among Older Adults. UArizona Retirees Association. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Spring). Mind-Body Intervention Approaches to Improve Physical, Mental, and Sleep Health.. UArizona College of Medicine, Behavioral Medicine Sleep Seminar. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Fall). Mind-Body Intervention Approaches to Improve Physical, Mental, and Sleep Health. Duet’s Congregational Health Services: Faith Community Nurses. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Spring). Transforming Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery by Integrating Tai Chi Exercise, A Mind-Body Intervention, Alongside Conventional Care to Ameliorate Post-Stroke Depression. UArizona College of Nursing Cutting Edge Seminar. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Summer). Tai Chi Exercise for Health and Well-Being Among Adults with a Chronic Illness. Chronic Illness Care Symposium, Seventh Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference. online presentation due to COVID-19: The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2020, Spring). Unintentional Falls and Injuries Among Older Adults. Healthy Pima 2020Pima County Department of Public Health.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2020, November 18). Tai Chi for Health and Well Being. Wellness Wednesdays: A Community ConnectionUAHS.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019, Spring). Tai Chi Exercise for Health and Well-being.. Arizona Holistic Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ: American Holistic Nurses Association.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019, Fall). The Effectiveness of Tai Chi Exercise for Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Keynote Speaker). The 2019 International Taijiquan Health Science Conference. Beijing, China: International Society of Chinese Health Practices.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019, Fall). Tai Chi Exercise for Fall Prevention. Fall Prevention Community Event. Tucson, AZ: Banner-UMC Tucson and University of Arizona.
  • Chan, A. W., Leung, D. Y., Chair, S. Y., Sit, J. W., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018, March). Tai Chi Exercise is More Effective than Brisk Walking in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. American Heart Association's 2018 EPI/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, LA: American Heart Association.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2018, May). Tai Chi Exercise for Heart Failure: What is the Scientific Evidence?. Heart Failure 2018 Congress, CV Nursing Session: Alternative ways to Increase Physical Activity. Vienna, Austria: European Society of Cardiology.
  • Sit, J. W., Chair, S. Y., Choi, K. C., Chan, C. W., Chan, A. W., Qiu, X., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017, Feb 21). Strategies for Enhancing Stroke Self-management Among Older Stroke Survivors: A Mixed Methods Inquiry. International Stroke Conference. Houston, TX: American Heart Association/Amercan Stroke Association.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017, May 18-19). Tai Chi Exercise for Fall Prevention: What is the Scientific Evidence?. Western Arizona Conference on Aging. Yuma, AZ: Western Arizona Council of Governments.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017, April 7). The Effectiveness of Tai Chi Exercise in Improving Health and Well-Being. The Dr. Barbara Rogers Endowed Lectureship and Oglevee Papers Keynote, Nursing Alumni Day. Jackson, MS: University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017, April 6). Meta-Analysis: A Research Method for Nursing Science. PhD Seminar. Jackson, MS: University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing.
  • Rosenfeld, A. G., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Carrington, J. M., Gephart, S. M., Insel, K. C., Loescher, L. J., & Reed, P. G. (2016, January). Defying the skeptics! Strategies and successes of an online PhD program.. AACN Doctoral Education Conference. Florida: AACN.
  • Sit, J. W., Chair, S. Y., Choi, K. C., Chan Yip, C. W., Ching, R., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Tang, S. W. (2016, February). The Effects of a Theory-based Health Empowerment Intervention on Self-Management and Functional Recovery Post-Stroke. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, State of the Science Stroke Nursing Symposium. Los Angeles, CA.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016, October). Tai Chi Exercise for Fall Prevention: A Meta-Analysis of the Scientific Evidence. Research Seminar. Hong Kong, SAR: Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016, November). Effects of Tai Chi on Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Function: Review of the Best Evidence. Gerontological Society of America, 69th Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orelans, LA: East meets West Symposium Keynote Speaker.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016, September). Tai Chi Exercise for Fall Prevention: What is the Scientific Evidence?. Advances in Aging Lecture Series. Tucson, AZ: UA College of Medicine, Arizona Reynolds Program of Applied Geriatrics, Arizona Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and the Arizona Center on Aging.

Poster Presentations

  • Dolan, H., Rishel, C. J., Rainbow, J., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Fall). Relying on Myself: The Lived Experience of Being at Risk for Falling in the Hospital Among Older Adults. The Gerontological Society of America, 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Hastings, D., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2021, Spring). Utilization of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory to Counter Violence and Human Trafficking Against American Indian Women and Adolescents.. Western Institute of Nursing's 54th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Dolan, H., Dolan, H., Yako, A., & Yako, A. (2021, Summer). Stroke Survivors Personal Efficacy Beliefs and Outcome Expectations of Tai Chi Exercise: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.. European Society of Cardiology, EuroHeartCare 2021 Congress. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Morrison, H. W., Hsu, C., & Grandner, M. (2021, Summer). Changes in Symptoms, Sleep, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Markers Among Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors After a Tai Chi Exercise Intervention.. European Society of Cardiology, EuroHeartCare 2021 Congress. online presentation due to COVID-19.
  • Dolan, H. R., Crane, T. E., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2020, Spring). How Wearable Sensors Can Improve Self-Care in Chronic Illness. Western Institute of Nursing's 53rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference. Portland, OR.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Finley, B. A. (2020, Spring). Benefits of Tai Chi Exercise among Adults with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. American Heart Association's 2020 EPI/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions. Phoenix, AZ: American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
  • Dolan, H. R., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019, April). Embarrassment: A Concept Analysis. Western Institute of Nursing's 2019 Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
  • Gallegos Jr., J. L., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Pace, T. W., Gallek, M., & Ritter, L. S. (2019, March). Hidden Risks: Relationship among visceral adipose tissue, interleukin - 18, and adiponectin in the development of type 2 diabetes in Filipino Americans. American Heart Association's 2019 EPI/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions. Houston, TX: American Heart Association.
  • Jajoo, A., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Killgore, W., Warlick, C., Alfonso-Miller, P., & Grandner, M. (2019, Spring). Types of Habitual Physical Activity Associated with Habitual Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, and Daytime Sleepiness.. Sleep 2019: 33rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.. San Antonio, TX..
  • Marupuru, S., Bell, M. L., Grandner, M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2019, Spring). The effect of physical activity on sleep quality among older stroke survivors: Secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial.. International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research. New Orleans, LA.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Zeimantz, M., Dolan, H. R., & Rosenfeld, A. G. (2019, Fall). Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors’ Feelings and Perceptions of a Tai Chi Exercise Intervention.. The 2019 International Taijiquan Health Science Conference. Beijing, China: International Society of Chinese Health Practices.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Hsu, C., Toosizadeh, N., & Mohler, M. J. (2019, March). Novel Dual-Task Balance Challenge to Prevent Falls in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. American Heart Association's 2019 EPI/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions. Houston, TX: American Heart Association.
  • Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Zeimantz, M. A., & Rosenfeld, A. G. (2019, February). Stroke Survivors' Perceptions of Well-Being and Recovery after a Tai Chi Exercise Intervention. International Stroke Conference. Honolulu, HI: American Heart Association/Amercan Stroke Association.
  • Taylor, E., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017, April). The Effects of Tai Chi on Physical and Psychosocial Function among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review. International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona, College of Nursing.
  • Taylor, E., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2017, May 4). The Effects of Tai Chi on Physical and Psychosocial Function among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review. 2017 Nurse Week Poster Showcase. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona, College of Nursing.
  • Miller, S. M., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016, May). Tai Chi Exercise and Safe Driving Performance in Older Adults: An Observational Study. International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Henderson, NV: International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health.
  • Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Loescher, L. J., & Taylor-Piliae, R. E. (2016, March). Predictors of Physical Activity Among African-American Parents of Young Children: Personal and Environmental Factors. American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention/Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions. Phoenix, AZ.

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