University of Virginia School of Nursing faculty and staff

Meghan Mattos, PhD, RN, CNL

Assistant Professor of Nursing
Roberts' Scholar
Department
Acute & Specialty Care
Office
McLeod 5012
Phone
(434) 243-3936

Biography

Meghan Mattos' research focuses on the prevention and treatment of cognitive impairment in older adults, particularly those living in rural areas with limited access to care.

Dr. Mattos practiced clinically in both acute and critical care settings prior to pursuing her PhD, which is where she developed her research interests in gerontology, cognitive health, and health equity. Her continued commitment to providing care to underserved and aging communities drives her research, clinical, and teaching interests.

  • PhD - University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, 2016
  • Health Equity Certificate - University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, 2016
  • MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader, University of Virginia School of Nursing, 2009
  • BA - History & Religious Studies, University of Virginia, 2006

Certifications

  • Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)

Honors and Awards

  • Jonas Salk Fellow, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2011-2012
  • Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar, Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence, 2011-2013

Research Focus

Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Sleep, Technology in Preventive Health

Recent Grants

  • Translational Health Institute of Virginia (THRIV) Scholars Program, "Use of an Internet-Based Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment," 2018-2021
  • National Research Service Award, NIH (F31 NR015188),  "Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older, Rural Dwelling Adults," 2014-2016
  • Institutional National Research Service Award, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, NIH (2T32 NR008857), "Technology: Research in Chronic and Critical Illness," 2013-2014

Clinical Focus

Gerontology, neurology

Teaching Focus

I currently teach quality, evidence-based practice, and research in the undergraduate Nursing program. I have also taught nursing care of older adults, community health, and health promotion.

Service

  • Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Kappa & Eta Chapters, 2009-present
  • Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, District 6, Board of Directors, 2012-2014
  • The Gerontological Society of America, Member, 2013-present
  • Society for Behavioral Medicine, Member, 2015-present
  • Manuscript reviewer for The Journal of Rural Health, The Gerontologist, Applied Nursing Research, and American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Publications

Journal Articles

Mattos, M.K. & Lingler, J.H. (2019). Research Data Disclosure in the Digital Age. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 71(4), 1089-1091. doi:10.3233/JAD-190725

Mattos, M., Burke, L.E., Baernholdt, M., Hu, L., Nilsen, M.L., & Lingler, J.H. (2019). Perceived Social Determinants of Health among Older, Rural-Dwelling Adults with Early-Stage Cognitive Impairment. Dementia(London), 18(3), 920-935. doi:10.1177/1471301217694250

Mattos, M., Sereika, S.M., Beach, S.R., Kim, H., Klunk, W.E., Knox, M., Nadkarni, N.K., Parker, L.S., Roberts, J.S., Schulz, R., Tamres, L., & Lingler, J.H. (2019). Research Use of Ecological Momentary Assessment for Adverse Event Monitoring Following Amyloid-β Imaging. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 71(4), 1071-1079. doi:10.3233/JAD-190091

Mattos, M., Sereika, S. M., Kim, H., Tamres, L., Knox, M., & Lingler, J. H. (2018). Differences in illness perceptions between participants with mild cognitive impairment and their care partners. Innovation in Aging, 2(Suppl 1), 924-925. doi:10.1093/geroni/igy031.3438

Imes, C. C., Zheng, Y., Mendez, D. D., Rockette-Wagner, B. J., Mattos, M. K., Goode, R. W., Sereika, S. M., & Burke, L. E. (2018). Group-based trajectory analysis of physical activity change in a US weight loss intervention. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 15(11), 1-7. doi:10.1123/jpah.2017-0484

Mattos, M., Nilsen, M. L., & Lingler, J. H. (2018). Experiences surrounding an early cognitive diagnosis in older, rural-dwelling adults. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 11(4), 181-189. doi:10.3928/19404921-20180628-03

Lingler, J. H., Roberts, J. S., Kim, H., Morris, J., Hu, L., Mattos, M., McDade, E., & Lopez, O. (2018). Amyloid PET candidates may focus more on benefits than risks of results disclosure. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, 10, 413-420. doi:10.1016/j.dadm.2018.05.003

Imes, C. C., Zheng, Y., Mendez, D. D., Rockette-Wagner, B. J., Mattos, M. K., Goode, R. W., Sereika, S. M., & Burke, L. E. (2018). Group-based trajectory analysis of physical activity change in a U.S weight loss intervention. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 15(11), 840-846. doi:10.1123/jpah.2017-0484

Mattos, M., Burke, L.E., Baernholdt, M., Hu, L., Nilsen, M.L., & Lingler, J.H. (2017). Perceived social determinants of health among older, rural-dwelling adults with early-stage cognitive impairment. Dementia, 0, 1-16. doi:10.1177/1471301217694250

Mattos, M.K., Sereika, S.M., Naples, J.G., & Albert, S.M. (2016). Differences in Benzodiazepine receptor agonist use in rural and urban older adults. Drugs-Real World Outcomes, 3(3), 289-296. doi:10.1007/s40801-016-0080-7

Mattos, M., Snitz, B., Lingler, J.H., Burke, L.E., Novosel, L., & Sereika, S.M. (2016). Older rural- and urban-dwelling Appalachian adults with mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Rural Health, 33(2), 208-216. doi:10.1111/jrh.12189

Lingler, J.H., Butters, M.A., Gentry, A.L., Hu, L., Hunsaker, A.E., Klunk, W.E., Mattos, M., Parker, L.A., Roberts, J.S., & Schulz, R. (2016). Development of a standardized approach to disclosing amyloid imaging research results in mild cognitive impairment. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 52(1), 17-24. doi:10.3233/JAD-150985

Goode, R.W., Ye, L., Sereika, S.M., Zheng, Y., Mattos, M., Acharya, S.D., Ewing, L.J., Danford, C., Hu, L., Imes, C.C., Chasens, E., Osier, N., Mancino, J., & Burke, L.E. (2015). Socio-demographic, anthropometric, and psychosocial predictors of attrition across behavioral weight-loss trials. Eating Behaviors, 14(20), 27-33. doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2015.11.009

Ambeba, E.J., Ye, L., Sereika, S.M., Styn, M.A., Acharya, S.D., Sevick, M.A., Conroy, M.B., Glanz, K., Zheng,Y., Goode, R.W., Mattos, M., & Burke, L.E. (2015). The use of mHealth to deliver tailored messages reduces reported energy and fat intake. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 30(1), 35-43. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000120

Mattos, M., Jiang, Y., Seaman, J.B., Nilsen, M., Chasens, E.R., & Novosel, L.M. (2015). Baccalaureate nursing students’ knowledge of and attitudes toward older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 41(7), 46-56. doi:10.3928/00989134-20150429-01

Baernholdt, M., Yan, G., Hinton, I., Rose, K., & Mattos, M. (2012). Quality of life in rural and urban adults 65 years and older: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Journal of Rural Health, 28(4), 339-347. doi:10.1111/j.1748-0361.2011.00403.x

Baernholdt, M., Hinton, I., Yan, G., Rose, K., & Mattos, M. (2011). Factors associated with quality of life in older adults in the United States. Quality of Life Research, 21(3), 527-534. doi:10.1007/s11136-011-9954-z