Meghan Mattos, PhD, RN, CNL
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 HealthRecent 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, neurologyTeaching 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., 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