Kuei-Fang Hsieh, Ph.D.
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Kueifang (Kelly) Hsieh, PhD. is a Research Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Evaluation and Statistics for the RRTC on Lifespan Health and Function. Dr. Hsieh has provided statistical consulting for the RRTC on Aging with Developmental Disabilities over 7 years. Dr. Hsieh has a PhD in Public Health with emphasis in Community Health and Epidemiology. She is co-PI on a longitudinal study R2a Prospective Cohort Study Examining the Effects of Modifiable Health Behaviors on Health and Function in Adults with ID with Dr. Rimmer examining the health behaviors of adults with Intellectual Disability (ID) and PI on R2b project A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Risk of Falls in Adults with ID.
Biosketch
Honors
Women’s International Science Collaboration (WISC) Program travel grant award, selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and funded by the National Science Foundation, 2003
Academy on Mental Retardation Dissertation Award, 2002
College of Applied Health Science Student Abstract Award
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society in Nursing, 1989-1992
Publications
Hsieh, K., Heller, T., Freels, S. A. (in press). Residential characteristics, social factors and mortality among adults with intellectual disabilities: Transitions out of nursing homes in Chicago Area. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Yamaki, K., Hsieh, K., & Heller, T. (in press). Health profile of female caregivers supporting adults with intellectual disabilities at home. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Marks, B., Sisirak, J., Hsieh, K. (2008). Health services, health promotion, and health literacy: Report from the State of the Science in Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference. Disability and Health Journal, 1(3), pp. 136-142.
Wang, K-Y, Hsieh, K., Heller, T., Davidson, P.W., & Janicki, M.P. (2007). Carer reports of health status among adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Taiwan living at home and in institutions. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Research, 51(3), 173-183.
Heller, T., Hsieh, K., & Rimmer, J. (2004). Attitudinal and psychological outcomes of a fitness and health education program on adults with Down syndrome. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 109(2), 175-185.
Heller, T., & Miller, A. B. Hsieh, K. (2002). An eight-year follow-up study of the impact of environmental characteristics on the well-being of adults with mental retardation. Mental Retardation, 40(5), 366-378.
Hsieh, K. (2001). Residential characteristics, social factors and mortality among adults with developmental disabilities. Doctoral dissertation. University of Illinois at Chicago.
Hsieh, K., Heller, T., & Miller, A. B. (2001). Risk factors for, injuries and falls among adults with developmental disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities Research, 45, 76-82.
Heller, T., Hsieh, K., & Rowitz, L. (2000). Grandparents as supports to mothers of persons with intellectual disability. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 33(4), 23-34.
Heller, T., Factor, A. R., Hsieh, K., & Hahn, J. E. (1998). Impact of age and transitions out of nursing homes for adults with developmental disabilities. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 103, (3), 236-248.
Heller, T., & Miller, A. B. Hsieh, K. (1999). Impact of a consumer-directed family support program on adults with developmental disabilities and their family caregivers. Family Relations, 48, 419-427.
Heller, T., Rockford, J., Hsieh, K.F., Cook, J., & Pickett, S. (1997). Perceived benefits of participation in support groups for families of relatives with mental illness. Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 67, 187-198.
Heller, T., Hsieh, K. & Rowitz, L. (1997). Maternal and paternal caregiving of persons with mental retardation across the lifespan. Family Relations, 46, 407-415.
Projects
Prospective Cohort Study Examining the Effects of Modifiable Health Behaviors on Health and Function in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Co-Principal Investigator
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Risk of falls in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Principal Investigator
Validation of Balance Measurements for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Campus Research Board, Principal Investigator
Behavioral Risk Factors and Utilization of Health Care for Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disability and their Family caregivers. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Principal Investigator
Exercise Adherence among Adults with Down Syndrome, National Institute on Aging, Study Coordinator
Exercise Adherence among Adults with Mental Retardation, Funded by National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Study Coordinator
Evaluation of National Special Olympics Healthy Athlete Pilot Projects. Special Olympics International, Co-Investigator
Multicenter Trial of Vitamin E in Aging Persons with Down Syndrome. Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Study Coordinator.
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