Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Dr. Behrens is an Assistant Professor in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State. Dr. Behrens is Dr. Behrens is a Penn State Clincial and Translational Science Instituate 2022-2025 KL2 Scholar. She earned her PhD from Penn State in 2019 and completed a Post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania focused on individualizing care for at risk older adults. Dr. Behrens’ research interest is in the implementation of preference-based, person-centered care in nursing homes to improve the physical and psychological well-being of residents living with dementia. Her work explores how risk perceptions of nursing home staff, family, and residents influence honoring residents’ preferences for activities of daily living and care. Dr. Behrens has more than 20 years of progressive nursing experience providing care to older adults in multiple care settings including psychiatric and medical hospitals, out-patient clinics, nursing homes, and home-based care. She has held many leadership positions in nursing and in clinical research.
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Friday, November 4, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Friday, November 4, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET