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Patricia Griffiths PhD

  • Department of Medicine
    Assistant Professor, Emeritus
  • (404) 321-6111
  • patricia.griffiths@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr. Griffiths is an assistant professor in the Emory University Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics, a health research scientist in the Rehabilitation Research and Development Center of Excellence at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and an investigator in the Birmingham Atlanta GRECC. She graduated summa cum laude from Trinity College of Vermont (BA) and received her MS and PhD in life-span developmental psychology from Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Griffiths has been appointed as a research health specialist for the Center of Excellence in Geriatric Rehabilitation for Aging Veterans with Vision Loss at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. She is also an investigator for Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research Education & Clinical Center, VA Medical Center.

Dr. Griffiths trains members of the Aging Sensitivity Training New Employee Orientation and Atlanta Department of VAMC EES. She has also supervised several members of the biomedical engineering program at Georgia Tech and the sociology program at Agnes Scott College.

Her post-secondary teaching involves research methods, adult development and aging, psychology and aging, and statistics courses.

Dr. Griffiths is a research representative of the Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiving Consortium, a Rehabilitation Research & Development Committee Member of the Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs, a Committee Member for Center of Excellence for Aging Veterans with Vision Loss Space & Equipment, a Clinical Outreach Taskforce Leader for the Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research & Development Center of Excellence for Aging Veteran with Vision Loss Community Outreach Committee, a member of the Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs Dementia Committee, a Principle Investigator Representative for the Emory University School of Medicine Faculty Development Working Group for Faculty& Faculty Needs Assessment, an Internal Steering Group Member of the Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research & Development Center of Excellence, Internal Steering Group Member of the Southeast Center for Excellence in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Steering Group Member of the Emory University Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Chair of the Gerontology Section Committee of the Emory University Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, and an Integrative Thematic Projects Lead Tele-Rehabilitation PI for the Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation Research & Development Center of Excellence Center Renewal Grant Committee.

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • PhD from The Pennsylvania State University
  • MS from The Pennsylvania State University
  • BA from Trinity College of Vermont Summa Cum Laude

Research

Focus

  • The Design, implementation and evaluation of behavioral and psycho-educational traditional and tele-health interventions for caregiving dyads to improve quality of life and help older veterans age in place safely within their own homes. Additional foci include: tele-Health, sleep, depression, and consequences of caregiving (positive and negative).

Publications

  • Mastery of assistive technology: What is it? How do we measure it?
    Assist Technol Volume: 37 Page(s): S113 - S124
    02/14/2025 Authors: Satterfield B; Milchus K; Griffiths P; LaForce S; Walker B; DeStefano L; Blake M
  • Scoping review of outpatient dementia care programs in the U.S. from 2011-2023.
    Geriatr Nurs Volume: 62 Page(s): 203 - 214
    01/01/2025 Authors: Kovaleva MA; Epps F; Jennings BM; Song M-K; Clevenger C; Griffiths PC; Balas M; Oliver S; Simon K; Golden A
  • Attention control in a trial of an online psychoeducational intervention for caregivers.
    Res Nurs Health Volume: 45 Page(s): 337 - 349
    06/01/2022 Authors: Kovaleva M; Nocera JR; Hepburn K; Higgins M; Nash R; Epps F; Brewster G; Bilsborough E; Blumling AA; Griffiths PC
  • Results of a Randomized Trial Testing the Efficacy of Tele-Savvy, an Online Synchronous/Asynchronous Psychoeducation Program for Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia.
    Gerontologist Volume: 62 Page(s): 616 - 628
    04/20/2022 Authors: Hepburn K; Nocera J; Higgins M; Epps F; Brewster GS; Lindauer A; Morhardt D; Shah R; Bonds K; Nash R
  • Characteristics associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in persons living with dementia and caregiver distress and diminished well-being.
    J Am Assoc Nurse Pract Volume: 34 Page(s): 656 - 665
    01/12/2022 Authors: Kovaleva MA; Higgins M; Dietrich MS; Jennings BM; Song M-K; Clevenger CK; Griffiths PC; Hepburn K
  • Caregivers' Experience at an Integrated Memory Care Clinic.
    Res Gerontol Nurs Volume: 14 Page(s): 69 - 78
    01/01/2021 Authors: Kovaleva MA; Jennings BM; Song M-K; Clevenger CK; Griffiths PC; Hepburn K
  • The TechSAge Minimum Battery: A multidimensional and holistic assessment of individuals aging with long-term disabilities.
    Disabil Health J Volume: 13 Page(s): 100884
    07/01/2020 Authors: Remillard ET; Griffiths PC; Mitzner TL; Sanford JA; Jones BD; Rogers WA
  • Patient and caregiver outcomes at the integrated memory care clinic.
    Geriatr Nurs Volume: 41 Page(s): 761 - 768
    01/01/2020 Authors: Kovaleva MA; Higgins M; Jennings BM; Song M-K; Clevenger CK; Griffiths PC; Hepburn K
  • GRECC Connect: Geriatrics Telehealth to Empower Health Care Providers and Improve Management of Older Veterans in Rural Communities.
    Fed Pract Volume: 36 Page(s): 464 - 470
    10/01/2019 Authors: Pimentel CB; Gately M; Barczi SR; Boockvar KS; Bowman EH; Caprio TV; Coln-Emeric CS; Dang S; Espinoza SE; Garner KK
  • Dementia and the Loaded Gun: Keeping and Bearing Arms When Cognition and Capacity Become
    Volume: 67 Page(s): S99 - S99
    04/01/2019 Authors: Graham A; Langston A; Griffiths P
  • An Online Program for Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia: Lessons Learned.
    J Appl Gerontol Volume: 38 Page(s): 159 - 182
    02/01/2019 Authors: Kovaleva M; Blevins L; Griffiths PC; Hepburn K
  • Acupuncture for Treatment of Persistent Disturbed Sleep: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
    J Clin Psychiatry Volume: 80
    12/11/2018 Authors: Huang W; Johnson TM; Kutner NG; Halpin SN; Weiss P; Griffiths PC; Bliwise DL
  • Tele-Savvy: An Online Program for Dementia Caregivers.
    Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen Volume: 33 Page(s): 269 - 276
    08/01/2018 Authors: Griffiths PC; Kovaleva M; Higgins M; Langston AH; Hepburn K
  • Testing Tele-Savvy: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
    Res Nurs Health Volume: 41 Page(s): 107 - 120
    04/01/2018 Authors: Kovaleva MA; Bilsborough E; Griffiths PC; Nocera J; Higgins M; Epps F; Kilgore K; Lindauer A; Morhardt D; Shah RC
  • MAXIMIZING USABILITY OF INTERACTIVE ON-LINE PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS
    Volume: 56 Page(s): 550 - 550
    11/01/2016 Authors: Kovaleva M; Blevins L; Griffiths P; Hepburn K
  • Development and Implementation of Tele-Savvy for Dementia Caregivers: A Department of Veterans Affairs Clinical Demonstration Project.
    Gerontologist Volume: 56 Page(s): 145 - 154
    02/01/2016 Authors: Griffiths PC; Whitney MK; Kovaleva M; Hepburn K
  • DISCORDANCE IN CAREGIVER SELF-REPORT VS CLINICIAN OBSERVATION OF SAFETY: IMPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE PLANNING
    Volume: 55 Page(s): 247 - 248
    11/01/2015 Authors: Elkins JS; Harrill AJ; Sanford JA; Griffiths PC
  • CAREGIVER-PROVIDER DISCORDANCE FOR LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE: AN INDICATION FOR THERAPY IN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING
    Volume: 55 Page(s): 672 - 673
    11/01/2015 Authors: Elkins JS; Harrill AJ; Sanford JA; Griffiths PC
  • TRANSLATION OF THE SAVVY CAREGIVER PROGRAM TO A TELE-IMPLEMENTATION INTERVENTION MODALITY
    Volume: 55 Page(s): 781 - 781
    11/01/2015 Authors: Griffiths PC; Whitney M; Blevins L; Kovaleva MA; Hepburn K
  • USING TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT CAREGIVING DYADS IN LATER-LIFE: INTER-PERSONAL AND DYADIC CONSIDERATIONS
    Volume: 55 Page(s): 751 - 751
    11/01/2015 Authors: Griffiths PC
  • TECHNOLOGY FOR CAREGIVING DYADS: BEYOND CONTROL OF THE REMOTE
    Volume: 55 Page(s): 380 - 381
    11/01/2015 Authors: Griffiths PC; Harrill AJ
  • TELE-IMPLEMENTATION OF DYADIC CAREGIVING INTERVENTIONS: LOGISTICAL ISSUES AND LESSONS LEARNED
    Volume: 55 Page(s): 751 - 751
    11/01/2015 Authors: Harrill AJ; Sanford JA; Griffiths PC
  • A randomized controlled trial on Stroke telerehabilitation: The effects on falls self-efficacy and satisfaction with care.
    J Telemed Telecare Volume: 21 Page(s): 139 - 143
    04/01/2015 Authors: Chumbler NR; Li X; Quigley P; Morey MC; Rose D; Griffiths P; Sanford J; Hoenig H
  • SLEEP HYGIENE AND SLEEP QUALITY IN OLDER VETERAN CAREGIVING DYADS
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 54 Page(s): 172 - 173
    11/01/2014 Authors: Griffiths PC; Harrill AJ; Whitney M; Hepburn K
  • THE CG ASSIST PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVING DYADS: DESCRIPTION OF A PILOT STUDY AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 53 Page(s): 589 - 590
    11/01/2013 Authors: Griffiths PC; Sanford JA; Harrill AJ
  • Effects of telerehabilitation on physical function and disability for stroke patients: a randomized, controlled trial.
    Stroke Volume: 43 Page(s): 2168 - 2174
    08/01/2012 Authors: Chumbler NR; Quigley P; Li X; Morey M; Rose D; Sanford J; Griffiths P; Hoenig H
  • The accuracy of new wheelchair users' predictions about their future wheelchair use.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 91 Page(s): 511 - 518
    06/01/2012 Authors: Hoenig H; Griffiths P; Ganesh S; Caves K; Harris F
  • DECREASING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS: GROUP DEMENTIA CAREGIVER PROGRAM
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 51 Page(s): 162 - 162
    11/01/2011 Authors: Lewis M; Griffiths PC; Hepburn K
  • CLINICIAN AND CAREGIVER CONCORDANCE FOR DYADIC PERFORMANCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TASKS
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 51 Page(s): 597 - 597
    11/01/2011 Authors: Griffiths PC; Sanford JA
  • The Effects of a Stroke Telerehabilitation In-Home Intervention on Function and Disability: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
    Volume: 42 Page(s): E76 - E77
    03/01/2011 Authors: Chumbler NR; Roudebush RL; Morey MC; Griffiths P; Quigley P; Rose DK; Sanford J; Hoenig H
  • THE BIRTH OF THE BLUES: DESCRIPTION AND VALIDATION OF A COMPOSITE MEASURE OF CAREGIVING DISTRESS
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 50 Page(s): 315 - 315
    10/01/2010 Authors: Griffiths PC; Center B; Bremer KL; Hepburn K
  • PARTNERS IN CAREGIVING: EFFECTS OF A PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVING DAUGHTERS
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 50 Page(s): 317 - 318
    10/01/2010 Authors: Hepburn K; Bremer KL; Griffiths PC; Center B
  • Study protocol: home-based telehealth stroke care: a randomized trial for veterans.
    Trials Volume: 11 Page(s): 74
    06/30/2010 Authors: Chumbler NR; Rose DK; Griffiths P; Quigley P; McGee-Hernandez N; Carlson KA; Vandenberg P; Morey MC; Sanford J; Hoenig H
  • Implementing telerehabilitation research for stroke rehabilitation with community dwelling veterans: lessons learned.
    Int J Telerehabil Volume: 2 Page(s): 15 - 22
    01/01/2010 Authors: Chumbler NR; Quigley P; Sanford J; Griffiths P; Rose D; Morey M; Ely EW; Hoenig H
  • The effects of in-home rehabilitation on task self-efficacy in mobility-impaired adults: A randomized clinical trial.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 54 Page(s): 1641 - 1648
    11/01/2006 Authors: Sanford JA; Griffiths PC; Richardson P; Hargraves K; Butterfield T; Hoenig H
  • Virtual therapy: Using tele-rehabilitation to support PT/OT services.
    Volume: 54 Page(s): S198 - S199
    04/01/2006 Authors: Hoenig H; Sanford J; Griffiths P; Hargraves K; Richardson M
  • Development of a teletechnology protocol for in-home rehabilitation.
    J Rehabil Res Dev Volume: 43 Page(s): 287 - 298
    01/01/2006 Authors: Hoenig H; Sanford JA; Butterfield T; Griffiths PC; Richardson P; Hargraves K
  • A nonpharmacological intervention to improve sleep in nursing home patients: results of a controlled clinical trial.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 54 Page(s): 38 - 47
    01/01/2006 Authors: Ouslander JG; Connell BR; Bliwise DL; Endeshaw Y; Griffiths P; Schnelle JF
  • Wayfinding in nursing home residents
    GERONTOLOGIST Volume: 45 Page(s): 494 - 494
    10/01/2005 Authors: Connell B; Schuchard R; Griffiths P
  • Functional incidental training: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial in Veterans Affairs nursing homes.
    J Am Geriatr Soc Volume: 53 Page(s): 1091 - 1100
    07/01/2005 Authors: Ouslander JG; Griffiths PC; McConnell E; Riolo L; Kutner M; Schnelle J
  • Functional Incidental Training: applicability and feasibility in the Veterans Affairs nursing home patient population.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 6 Page(s): 121 - 127
    01/01/2005 Authors: Ouslander JG; Griffiths P; McConnell E; Riolo L; Schnelle J
  • Pain perceptions of the oldest old: a longitudinal study.
    Gerontologist Volume: 44 Page(s): 459 - 468
    08/01/2004 Authors: Zarit SH; Griffiths PC; Berg S
  • Season's greetings: adults' social contacts at the holiday season.
    Psychol Aging Volume: 14 Page(s): 192 - 205
    06/01/1999 Authors: Fingerman KL; Griffiths PC
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