The University of Texas at Austin · NeuroscienceFingerman Lab
Karen L Fingerman · Austin, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Karen L Fingerman's lab focuses on understanding the challenges faced by caregivers of older adults with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The research explores how caregivers experience stress related to caregiving tasks, the mood effects of this stress throughout the day, and the roles of personal efficacy and social support in mitigating these stresses. By studying caregivers' experiences in real-time, the lab aims to develop tailored interventions to improve their well-being.
Lewy Body Dementiacaregiving stresscaregiver well-beingEcological Momentary Assessmentsocial supportself-efficacycardiovascular healthsleep disturbancesdementia caregivers
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify associations between caregiver tasks and stress throughout the day.
AIM 02Examine how caregiver stress impacts mood and cardiovascular responses.
AIM 03Investigate resilience factors like self-efficacy and social support in managing caregiving stress.
Skills the Lab Values
data collection through surveyswearable technology usage (Fitbit)statistical analysisEcological Momentary Assessmentqualitative research methodsstress reactivity measurementmood assessmentcardiovascular function monitoringinterview techniques
Output against the department
Publications314top 21% of dept.143rd of 671
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Citations11ktop 38% of dept.256th of 671
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