Kelley M. Anderson, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, University of Virginia
Biography
Kelley Anderson, PhD, RN, FNP, is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, School of Nursing, with extensive expertise as a nurse-scientist with a focus on individuals with cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Anderson is a nationally recognized heart failure nurse with more than 20 years of experience providing clinical care for individuals with cardiovascular conditions. Her research has centered on cardiovascular health, with a focus on improving quality of life. She is a Principal Investigator on an NIH study entitled the Impact of social determinants of health on post-hospitalization outcomes and goal-concordant care in patients with advanced heart failure, leading a multidisciplinary team recruiting patients hospitalized with heart failure and investigating the social determinants of health that impact readmission and quality of life.
Dr. Anderson is the PI on a Humana Foundation Grant entitled Community collaborations to promote quality of life, mental health, and nutrition for rural seniors with cardiovascular disease. This study evaluates a comprehensive nutrition program that includes a food pharmacy, nutrition counseling, and peer group sessions for rural older adults with hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.