Bimbola Akintade, PhD, MBA, MHA, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP

- Associate Professor Organizational Systems and Adult Health
- Associate Dean for the Master of Science in Nursing Program Office of the Academic Deans
- Location:
- Room 404F, School of Nursing Building
- Phone:
- 410-706-0128
- Office Hours:
- By appointment
- Office Hours:
- By appointment
- Email:
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Nursing, , 2001
- BSN, Nursing, University of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland, 2003
- MS, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Nurse Specialist , University of Maryland Baltimore Maryland, 2005
- Master of Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Organizational Leadership, University of Maryland University College , 2011
- PhD, Cardiovascular Health, University of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland, 2011
- MBA, International Healthcare Business, University of Maryland University College, 2012
- Certificate, Telehealth Facilitator , Philadelphia University/ Thomas Jefferson University, 2019
Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research
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- Date:
- 2012 - 2013
- Title:
- High Fidelity Simulation as an Objective Learning Experience for Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students
- Sponsoring Organization:
- University of Maryland
- Role:
- Supporting
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- Date:
- 2016 - 2016
- Title:
- The Role of Simulation for Acute Care and Family Nurse Practitioner Students in Learning Coordination of HealthCare
- Sponsoring Organization:
- University of Maryland School of Nursing
- Role:
- Co-Principal
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- Date:
- 2016 - 2021
- Title:
- Development and Implementation of a Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training Program
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Health Services Cost Review Commission, Maryland Higher Education Commission, Nurse Support Program II
- Role:
- Co-Principal
Research Interests
- Research interests include high fidelity simulation in educational learning and clinical practice, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, leadership and collaborative practice.
Research Activity
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- Duration:
- 2007 - 2011
- Title:
- Psychosocial, Clinical, and Demographic Predictors of Quality of Life in Pharmacologically Managed and Catheter Ablation Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Patients
- Description:
- Doctoral Dissertation Research Project Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most diagnosed symptomatic arrhythmias in the United States, and approximately 2.2 million people are currently diagnosed with AF. Much is known about the Quality of Life (QoL) of AF/AFL patients after successful ablation procedures, but no published study of patients with AF/AFL specifically examined the impact of ablation procedures on the QoL of AF/AFL patients with comorbid depression and/or anxiety. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the contributions of psychosocial (depression and anxiety), clinical (time since first diagnosis, frequency of symptomatic episodes, and type of AF/ AFL), and demographic (age, gender, race, education, and marital status) variables to baseline quality of life (QoL) in pharmacologically managed and pre-ablated atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) patients, and the change in QoL of these AF/AFL patients after successful catheter ablation procedures. Methods: This was a prospective hypothesis-generating quasi-experimental study with a control group. The study consisted of 75 consecutive individuals scheduled for catheter ablation procedures for AF/AFL at the Washington Hospital Center and University of Maryland Medical Center Arrhythmia Center’s from April 2010 to March 2011. The control group also consisted of 75 patients with pharmacologically managed AF/AFL at the same sites. Hypotheses were tested with cross tabulations, t-tests, ANOVAs, repeated measures ANOVAs, and linear regression analyses. The instruments utilized in the current study include the Beck Depression Inventory II to measure depression, the STAI to measure anxiety, and the subscales of SF-36v2, and SSCL to evaluate QoL. Results: Female and younger AF/ AFL patients have worse QoL and elevated baseline depressive and anxiety symptoms were significant independent predictors of baseline QoL, based on the mental and physical components of the SF-36, and the symptom and severity components of the SSCL. Post catheter ablation findings demonstrated significant improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms, and improvements in generic and disease specific QoL of successful catheter ablation procedure patients compared to control patients over 1 month. It also demonstrates that females, elevated baseline depressive symptoms, the interaction between catheter ablation procedures and elevated baseline anxiety symptoms, and baseline scores on QoL questionnaire subscales (SF-36 PCS, SF-36 MCS, SSCL-S, and SSCL-F) were significant independent predictors of change in QoL over 1 month. This is the first study to evaluate predictive factors of baseline QoL and change in QoL over 1 month of AF/ AFL patients evaluating psychosocial, clinical, and demographic variables. Conclusion: This study supported the importance of screening of depressive and anxiety symptoms in AF/ AFL patients. Depression, anxiety, and female gender should be considered as risk factors identifying patients who may require additional evaluation and treatment efforts to manage their cardiac conditions. The implementation of early depressive and anxiety symptom screening may provide information for cost effective and comprehensive approaches to the management of AF/ AFL patients.
- Status:
- Complete
Publications
- Woltz, P. C., Chapa, D. W., Friedmann, E., Son, H., Akintade, B. & Thomas, S. A. (2012, September). Effects of interventions on depression in heart failure: A systematic review. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 41 (5), 469-483. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.06.002
- Akintade, B., Chapa, D., Schron, E., Thomas, S. & Friedmann, E. (2013, August). Does Quality of Life Predict One-year Hospitalization among Women and Men with Atrial Fibrillation? . Heart & Lung, 42 (4), 290-300.
- Chapa, D., Akintade, B., Friedmann, E., E. S. & Thomas, S. (2013, July (3rd Quarter/Summer)). Predictors of Mortality in Men and Women with Atrial Fibrillation. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 1 (28), 305-306.
- Chapa, D. W., Akintade, B., Schron, E., Friedmann, E. & Thomas, S. A. (2014). Is Health-Related Quality of Life a Predictor of Hospitalization or Mortality Among Women or Men With Atrial Fibrillation?. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 29 (6), 555-564. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/jcn.0000000000000095
- Chapa, D. W., Akintade, B., Son, H., Woltz, P., Hunt, D., Friedmann, E., et al (2014, April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 1). Pathophysiological relationships between heart failure and depression and anxiety.. Critical care nurse, 34 (2), 14-24; quiz 25. doi:10.4037/ccn2014938
- Haut, C. M., Fey, M. K. & Akintade, B. (2014, April (2nd Quarter/Spring)). Using High-Fidelity Simulation to Teach Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students. Journal of Nurse Practitioners, 42 (4), 87-92.
- Chapa, D. W., Akintade, B., Thomas, S. A. & Friedmann, E. (2015, May). Gender differences in stroke, mortality, and hospitalization among patients with atrial fibrillation: A systematic review. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 44 (3), 189-198. Elsevier BV. doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2015.01.008
- Akintade, B., Chapa, D., Friedmann, E. & Thomas, S. A. (2015). The Influence of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 30 (1), 66-73. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/jcn.0000000000000107
- Wilson, T., Haut, C. M. & Akintade, B. (2017, July (3rd Quarter/Summer)). Improving Health Care Provider Communication in End-of-Life Decision-Making. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 28 (2), 124-132.
- Dordunoo, D., Thomas, S. A., Friedmann, E., Russell, S. D., Newhouse, R. P. & Akintade, B. (2017, January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1). Inpatient Unit Heart Failure Discharge Volume Predicts All-cause 30-Day Hospital Readmission.. The Journal of cardiovascular nursing, 32 (3), 218-225. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000331
Presentations
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- Year:
- 2019
- Title:
- The Implementation of Nocturnal Earplugs and Eye Masks to Improve Sleep in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- University of Maryland Medical Center Clinical Practice & Patient Safety Summit
- Sponsoring Organization:
- University of Maryland Medical Center Clinical Practice & Patient Safety Summit
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- Year:
- 2019
- Title:
- Interunit Implementation of a Standardized Nurse Handoff Method in Cardiac Surgery
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- Graduate Student Association’s Graduate Research Conference
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Graduate Student Association’s Graduate Research Conference
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- Year:
- 2019
- Title:
- Implementation of a Terminal Weaning Protocol in a Critical Care Unit
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- Graduate Student Association’s Graduate Research Conference
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Graduate Student Association’s Graduate Research Conference
-
- Year:
- 2019
- Title:
- Development and Implementation of a Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training Program
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- MDAC
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Maryland Action Coalition, University of Maryland School of Nursing
- Location:
- BALTIMORE
-
- Year:
- 2018
- Title:
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- Upper Chesapeake Fellowship Lecture Series
- Sponsoring Organization:
- University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center MD
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- Year:
- 2018
- Title:
- Development and Implementation of a Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training Program
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- NSP II Project Director's Meeting in MD
- Sponsoring Organization:
- NSP II Project Director's Meeting in MD
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- Year:
- 2018
- Title:
- Atrial/Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- Upper Chesapeake Fellowship Lecture Series
- Sponsoring Organization:
- University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center MD
-
- Year:
- 2016
- Title:
- The Integration of a Hybrid Multi-Competency Advanced Acute Care Management Simulation in an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 42nd Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA,
- Sponsoring Organization:
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 42nd Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA,
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- Year:
- 2016
- Title:
- Hemodynamics, Cardiovascular Physiology and Waveform Analysis
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses- Chesapeake Bay Chapter Annual "Futures" Symposium for Critical Care Nurses in Towson, MD
- Sponsoring Organization:
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses- Chesapeake Bay Chapter Annual "Futures" Symposium for Critical Care Nurses in Towson, MD
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- Year:
- 2015
- Title:
- Standardized Patients in AGACNP Simulations
- Conference/Meeting Name:
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 41st Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD
- Sponsoring Organization:
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 41stAnnual Meeting in Baltimore, MD
Areas of Specialization
- High Fidelity Simulation, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Leadership
Primary Teaching Areas
- Healthcare Business, Leadership and Doctoral education
Honors/Awards
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- Name:
- Scholar, Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy
- Sponsoring organization:
- Scholar, Sigma Theta Tau International
- Date:
- July 2015
-
- Name:
- 16 Great Acute Care Nursing Professors
- Sponsoring organization:
- Nursepractitionerschools.com
- Date:
- May 2015
-
- Name:
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Fellowship
- Sponsoring organization:
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- Date:
- May 2014
-
- Name:
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association 18th Annual Symposium Research Presentation
- Sponsoring organization:
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
- Date:
- September 2013
-
- Name:
- Nurse Educator Doctoral Grant (NEDG), Nurse Support Program II, Health Services Cost Review Commission and Maryland Higher Education Commission
- Sponsoring organization:
- NSPII
- Date:
- July 2013
-
- Name:
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association 17th Annual Symposium Research Presentation, $250
- Sponsoring organization:
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
- Date:
- September 2012
-
- Name:
- BSNtoMSN.org published Top 100 Nursing Professors
- Sponsoring organization:
- BSNtoMSN.org
- Date:
- September 2012
-
- Name:
- Sigma Theta International Doctoral Dissertation Award
- Sponsoring organization:
- Sigma Theta International
- Date:
- January 2011
-
- Name:
- BSNtoMSN.org published Top 100 Nursing Professors
- Sponsoring organization:
- BSNtoMSN.org
- Date:
- September 2012
-
- Name:
- Sigma Theta International Doctoral Dissertation Award
- Sponsoring organization:
- Sigma Theta International
- Date:
- January 2011
Academic and Professional Activities
University
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- Date:
- 2015 - 2015
- Organization:
- Specialty Director of the Clinical Nurse Leader Program Search Committee
- Role:
- Member
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- Date:
- 2015 - 2015
- Organization:
- Director of the Simulation Laboratory Search Committee
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2015 - Current
- Organization:
- Diversity and Inclusion Council
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2015 - 2016
- Organization:
- Governance Council
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2015 - 2016
- Organization:
- DNP Scholarly Project Revision Task-Force
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2014 - 2014
- Organization:
- Assistant Director of the Office of Admissions Search committee
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2014 - 2014
- Organization:
- Assistant Dean for the PhD Program Search Committee
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2014 - 2016
- Organization:
- Faculty Council
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2013 - 2015
- Organization:
- Graduate School Student Appeal Task Force
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2013 - 2014
- Organization:
- 125th Anniversary Planning Committee
- Role:
- Member
Professional
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- Date:
- 2018 - Current
- Organization:
- SAGE Nursing Video Collection
- Role:
- Editorial Review Board Member
-
- Date:
- 2018 - Current
- Organization:
- Doctors of Nursing Practice of Color (DOC)
- Role:
- Board of Directors
-
- Date:
- 2017 - Current
- Organization:
- Madridge Journal of Nursing
- Role:
- Editorial Review Board Member
-
- Date:
- 2017 - Current
- Organization:
- Geriatric Medicine and Care Journal
- Role:
- Editorial Review Board Member
-
- Date:
- 2015 - Current
- Organization:
- Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
- Role:
- Editorial Review Board Member
-
- Date:
- 2014 - Current
- Organization:
- Journal of Professional Nursing
- Role:
- Manuscript Reviewer/Referee
-
- Organization:
- 9th Cardiovascular-Thoracic Critical Care Conference
- Role:
- Panel/Accreditation/Certification Team Member
-
- Date:
- 2014 - Current
- Organization:
- American Nurse Today
- Role:
- Manuscript Reviewer/Referee
-
- Date:
- 2013 - Current
- Organization:
- Heart and Lung
- Role:
- Manuscript Reviewer/Referee
-
- Date:
- 2012 - Current
- Organization:
- American Association of Men in Nursing
- Role:
- Faculty Mentor
Public
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- Organization:
- Summer Registered Nursing Graduation Ceremony at Prince Georges Community College, Largo, MD
- Role:
- Commencement Speaker
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- Date:
- 2009 - Current
- Organization:
- Redeemed Christian Church Biazo Health Fair
- Role:
- Volunteer
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- Date:
- 2009 - Current
- Organization:
- Rapha Health Ministry, Redeemed Christian Church
- Role:
- Member
-
- Date:
- 2009 - Current
- Organization:
- Redeemed Christian Church
- Role:
- Guidance and Career Counselor
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- Date:
- 2005 - Current
- Organization:
- Redeemed Christian Church, Homeless Food Drive
- Role:
- Volunteer
Professional Memberships
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- Date:
- 2013 - Current
- Organization:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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- Date:
- 2007 - Current
- Organization:
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
-
- Date:
- 2015 - Current
- Organization:
- American College of Healthcare Executives
-
- Date:
- 2004 - Current
- Organization:
- American Heart Association
-
- Date:
- 2013 - Current
- Organization:
- International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning
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- Date:
- 2013 - Current
- Organization:
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty
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- Date:
- 2012 - Current
- Organization:
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association