Interests:
Innovative interventions, symptom science, lifespan health.
Background:
Dr. Thompson’s program of research has focused on both preventing and improving outcomes from traumatic brain injury, with a particular emphasis on older adults. She is examining ways in which technology can aid in injury prevention or assist in the recovery process should a traumatic injury occur. She co-leads the HEALTH-E research group https://nursing.uw.edu/article/technology-for-older-adults/ with Dr. George Demiris.
Awards and accolades:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America
- Member, Washington State Academy of Sciences
Teaching:
Aging and Informatics Seminar, Proposal Development, Omics and Symptom Science Seminar
Representative publications:
- Joe J, Hall A, Chi NC, Thompson H, Demiris G. (2018). IT-based wellness tools for older adults: Design concepts and feedback. Informatics For Health & Social Care, 43:142-158
- Le T, Chi NC, Chaudhuri S, Thompson HJ, Demiris G. (2018). Understanding Older Adult Use of Data Visualizations as a Resource for Maintaining Health and Wellness. Journal Of Applied Gerontology : The Official Journal Of The Southern Gerontological Society, 37:922-939
- Cheng C, Chi NC, Williams E, Thompson HJ. (2018). Examining age-related differences in functional domain impairment following traumatic brain injury. International Journal Of Older People Nursing :e12208
- Fraade-Blanar LA, Hansen RN, Chan KCG, Sears JM, Thompson HJ, Crane PK, Ebel BE. (2018). Diagnosed dementia and the risk of motor vehicle crash among older drivers. Accident; Analysis And Prevention, 113:47-53
- Kneale L, Mikles S, Choi YK, Thompson H, Demiris G. (2017). Using scenarios and personas to enhance the effectiveness of heuristic usability evaluations for older adults and their care team. Journal Of Biomedical Informatics, 73:43-50
- Emami A, Thompson H, Gimbel S. (2018). In support of diversity in doctoral nursing education. Journal Of Advanced Nursing, 74:758-759
- Lazar A, Thompson HJ, Demiris G. (2018). Design Recommendations for Recreational Systems Involving Older Adults Living With Dementia. Journal Of Applied Gerontology : The Official Journal Of The Southern Gerontological Society, 37:595-619
- Fraade-Blanar LA, Ebel BE, Larson EB, Sears JM, Thompson HJ, Chan KCG, Crane PK. (2018). Cognitive Decline and Older Driver Crash Risk. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society, 66:1075-1081
- Backonja U, Hall AK, Painter I, Kneale L, Lazar A, Cakmak M, Thompson HJ, Demiris G. (2018). Comfort and Attitudes Towards Robots Among Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal Of Nursing Scholarship : An Official Publication Of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Of Nursing
- Hall AK, Backonja U, Painter I, Cakmak M, Sung M, Lau T, Thompson HJ, Demiris G. (2017). Acceptance and perceived usefulness of robots to assist with activities of daily living and healthcare tasks. Assistive Technology : The Official Journal Of RESNA :1-8