Eun-Shim Nahm, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA

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Eun-Shim Nahm, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
  • Associate Dean for the PhD Program
    Organizational Systems and Adult Health
  • Professor
    Organizational Systems and Adult Health
  • Co-Director, Postdoctoral Program
    Office of the Academic Deans
Location:
Room 404E, School of Nursing Building
Phone:
410-706-4913
Email:
Personal Website
I am currently accepting new PhD students.

Education

  • PhD, Nursing Informatics, University of Maryland School of Nursing
  • MS, Gerontological Nursing , University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
  • BSN, EWHA Woman’s University

Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research

  • Date:
    2020 - 2026
    Title:
    Care Coordination Educational-to-Practice Scale-Up Implementation
    Sponsoring Organization:
    NSP II (Maryland Higher Education Commission)
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2021 - 2023
    Title:
    Building Capacity for Research on Cancer and Aging: The UMGCCC-Medicare Database
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    Role:
    Co-Investigator
  • Date:
    2016 - 2019
    Title:
    R21HS024739. A Theory-Based Patient Portal eLearning Program for Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses
    Sponsoring Organization:
    AHRQ
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2016 - 2019
    Title:
    NSP II-17-115. Preparation of Innovative RN-to-BSN Nursing Workforce with Expertise in Care Coordination Supported by Health Information Technology and Analytics
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Higher Education Commission
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2019 - 2020
    Title:
    The Impact of a Digital Cancer Survivorship Patient Engagement Toolkit (CaS-PET Silver) on Older Cancer Survivors’ Health Outcomes: A Pilot Study
    Sponsoring Organization:
    UMMC/UMSON
    Role:
    Multiple Principal Investigator
  • Date:
    2017 - 2019
    Title:
    Innovative Use of Health IT to Engage Cancer Survivors in their Care Management
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Sigma Theta Tau, Pi Chapter, Maryland
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2024 - 2031
    Title:
    UMB Institute for Clinical & Translational Research/Clinical and Translational Science Award (ICTR/CTSA)
    Sponsoring Organization:
    NCATS
    Role:
    Other
  • Date:
    2009 - 2014
    Title:
    R01NR011296. Dissemination of a Theory-Based Bone Health Program in Online Communities
    Sponsoring Organization:
    NIH/NINR
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2006 - 2009
    Title:
    R21 AG026013. Effects of a Hip Fracture Prevention Website for Seniors
    Sponsoring Organization:
    NIH/NIA
    Role:
    Principal
  • Date:
    2006 - 2009
    Title:
    R21 AG026013. Effects of a Hip Fracture Prevention Website for Seniors
    Sponsoring Organization:
    NIH/NIA
    Role:
    Principal

Research Interests

  • • Leveraging real-world data to improve patient outcomes and optimize clinical workflows
    • Using eHealth, telehealth, and patient portal interventions to support health promotion and chronic disease management among adults aged 50 and older
    • Developing and evaluating patient-centered digital health interventions for cancer survivors
    • Implementing and evaluating hospital information systems to enhance care delivery and organizational efficiency

Research Activity

  • Duration:
    2019 - 2025
    Title:
    UM Greenebaum Cancer Center Population Health Program: Full member
    Status:
    On-Going
  • Duration:
    2017 - Current
    Title:
    GCCC1787: Innovative Use of Health IT to Engage Cancer Survivors in their Care Management
    Description:
    This pilot study will develop and pilot-test an electronic Cancer Survivorship Patient Engagement Toolkit (CaS-PET) designed to be used at the new UMGCCC Oncology Supportive Care (OSC) clinic. The findings of this study will serve as preliminary data for an R01 grant project that will test the efficacy of CaS-PET.
    Status:
    On-Going

Publications

  • Son, H., Nahm, E., Zhu, S., Galik, E., Seidl, K. L., Van de Castle, B., et al. (2021, March 1). Testing a Model of Patient Portal Use in Adult Patients.. Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 53 (2), 143-153. doi:10.1111/jnu.12633
  • Jaidar, N. & Nahm, E. (2021, April (2nd Quarter/Spring)). Advancing Telemedicine Outreach within a Comprehensive Cancer Center: Lessons Learned from Rapid Transformation of Care Practice and Operational Changes Associated the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship, 12, 4.
  • Nahm, E., Schoenbaum, A., Behm, C. & Rowen, L. (2020, November). Health Information Exchange: Practical Overview and Implications for Nursing Practice. The Journal of Nursing Administration.
  • Nahm, E., Miller, K., McQuaige, M., Corbitt, N., Jaidar, N., Rosenblatt, P., et al. (2019, September). Testing the Impact of Cancer Survivorship Patient Engagement Toolkit (CaS-PET) on Selected Health Outcomes of Survivors Who Completed Treatments with Curative Intent. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46, 572-584.
  • Nahm, E., Zhu, S., Bellantoni, M., Keldsen, L., Russomanno, V., Rietschel, M., et al. (2019, October (4th Quarter/Autumn)). The Effects of a Theory-Based Patient Portal e-Learning Program for Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses.. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 25, 940-951. doi:10.1089/tmj.2018.0184
  • Son, H. & Nahm, E. (2019). Older Adults' Experience Using Patient Portals in Communities: Challenges and Opportunities.. CIN: Computers, informatics, nursing, 37 (1), 4-10. doi:10.1097/CIN.0000000000000476
  • Nahm, E., Zhu, S., Bellantoni, M., Keldsen, L., Charters, K., Russomanno, V., et al. (2018). Patient Portal Use Among Older Adults: What Is Really Happening Nationwide?. Journal of Applied Gerontology, https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464818776125.
  • Nahm, E., Diblasi, C., Gonzales, E., Silver, K., Zhu, S., Sagherian, K., et al. (2017). Patient-Centered Personal Health Record and Portal Implementation Toolkit for Ambulatory Clinics: A Feasibility Study. Comput Inform Nurs, 35 (4), 176-185.
  • Nahm, E., Resnick, B. M., Brown, C., Zhu, S., Magaziner, J., Bellantoni, M., et al. (2017). The Effects of an Online Theory-Based Bone Health Program for Older Adults. J Appl Gerontol, 36 (9), 1117-1144.
  • Nahm, E., Schoenbaum, A., Behm, C. & Rowen, L. (2020, November). Health Information Exchange: Practical Overview and Implications for Nursing Practice. The Journal of Nursing Administration.

Presentations

  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Nursing Informatics Competency & Practice model: International Perspective
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    SINI Global Health Informatics Preconference: Development of Nursing/Health Care Informatics Workforce Capacity: Global Efforts
    Sponsoring Organization:
    University of Maryland School of Nursing
    Location:
    Baltimore
  • Year:
    2021
    Title:
    Equity, AI and Healthcare
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    20th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference
    Sponsoring Organization:
    The National Academy of Public Administration
  • Year:
    2019
    Title:
    Innovative Use of Health IT to Engage Cancer Survivors in their Care Management
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center Population Science Seminar
    Sponsoring Organization:
    UMGCCC
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2019
    Title:
    Practical Guides for Making Electronic Health Record Data Actionable for Health Care Research
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Hopkins Division of Health Science Informatics Grand Round
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Johns Hopkins school of Public Health
    Location:
    Baltimore MO United States
  • Year:
    2019
    Title:
    Cancer Survivorship Patient Engagement Toolkit (CaS-PET): An Innovative Cancer Care Delivery Approach
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    MedInfo
    Sponsoring Organization:
    International Medical Informatics Association
    Location:
    Lyon France
  • Title:
    Adherence to Behaviors that Facilitate Health in Older Adults
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine,
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Society of Behavioral Medicine
    Location:
    Washington DC United States
  • Year:
    2019
    Title:
    Innovative Use of Patient Portals to Improve Medication Management and Adherence in Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Feasibility Study
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Southern Nursing Research Society Conference
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Southern Nursing Research Society
    Location:
    Orlando FL United States
  • Year:
    2018
    Title:
    Patient Portal Use Among Older Adults: What Is Really Happening Nationwide?
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Society of Behavioral Medicine
    Location:
    New Orleans LA United States
  • Year:
    2018
    Title:
    Mobile Nursing App Prototyping (DIY)
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Annual Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI)
    Location:
    Baltimore MD United States
  • Year:
    2018
    Title:
    A Theory-Based Patient Portal eLearning Program for Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses
    Conference/Meeting Name:
    Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Gerontological Society of America
    Location:
    Boston MA United States

Areas of Specialization

  • Geroinformatics, Consumer Health Informatis, Gerontology, Use of Real-World Data

Honors/Awards

  • Name:
    Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
    Sponsoring organization:
    American Academy of Nursing
    Date:
    November 2009
  • Name:
    Distinguished Visiting Scholar
    Sponsoring organization:
    Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan
    Date:
    August 2016
  • Name:
    Gerontological Society of America Fellowship
    Sponsoring organization:
    Gerontological Society of America
    Date:
    November 2016
  • Name:
    Sigma Theta Tau International's Scholarly Presentation Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    Sigma Theta Tau Pi Chapter
    Date:
    June 2016

Academic and Professional Activities

University

  • Date:
    2018 - Current
    Organization:
    UMMC
    Role:
    UMMC Nursing Research Council, Member
  • Date:
    2017 - Current
    Organization:
    Institute for Clinical Translational Research University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Role:
    Associate Director for Informatics Core
  • Date:
    2010 - Current
    Organization:
    UMB SON Nursing Informatics Program
    Role:
    UMB SON Nursing Informatics Advisory Board, Chair
  • Date:
    2016 - Current
    Organization:
    Big 10 Nursing School Alliance – Informatics Working Group
    Role:
    Member
  • Date:
    2012 - Current
    Organization:
    UMB Center of Excellence for Biology and Behavior Across the Life Span,
    Role:
    Co-Director
  • Date:
    2003 - Current
    Organization:
    Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics Conference
    Role:
    Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics Conference Planning Committee Member

Professional

  • Date:
    2019 - Current
    Organization:
    American Nursing Informatics Association Research/EBP Committee
    Role:
    Committee Chair
  • Date:
    2019 - Current
    Organization:
    Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) Policy Committee
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2008 - Current
    Organization:
    Clinic Economics & Outcomes Research
    Role:
    Editorial Review Board Member
  • Date:
    2013 - 2015
    Organization:
    National HIT Policy Committee’s Accountable Care Workgroup, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
    Role:
    Panel/Accreditation/Certification Team Member

Public

  • Date:
    2016 - 2016
    Organization:
    Union Baptist Church Cyber Senior Center
    Role:
    Volunteer
  • Date:
    2018 - 2018
    Organization:
    Computer Teacher for Leonard Hicks Community Center Older Adults Computer Clss
    Role:
    Volunteer