Faculty Profile

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New York, NY 10032

Phone: 212-305-1296
Fax: 212-305-5156

jka8@columbia.edu

Education and Training
DrNP Columbia University School of Nursing
PhD Adelphi University

Affiliations
Center for AIDS Research

Joyce K. Anastasi, PhD, DrNP, RN, FAAN, LAc.
Helen F. Pettit Professor of Clinical Nursing

Research Summary

Symptom management in chronic conditions; Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture; Clinical trials

Clinical Activities

Non-invasive interventions, symptom management, dietary, behavioral, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, clinical trials

Selected Publications

  1. Capili B, Anastasi JK. HIV and hyperlipidemia: current recommendations and treatment. Medsurg Nurs. 2006 Feb;15(1):14-9, 35; quiz 20. Larson R, Capili B, Eckert-Norton M, Colagreco JP, Anastasi JK. Disorders of glucose metabolism in the context of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2006 Mar;18(3):92-103.

  2. Anastasi JK, Capili B, Kim GH, Chung A. Clinical trial recruitment and retention of a vulnerable population: HIV patients with chronic diarrhea. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2005 Nov-Dec;28(6):463-8.

  3. Anastasi, J. & McMahon, D. (2003). Testing strategies to reduce diarrhea in persons with HIV using Traditional Chinese medicine: Acupuncture & moxibustion. JANAC, 14(3), 28-40.

  4. Anastasi, J.& Capili (2001). HIV - related diarrhea and outcome measures. JANAC, 12 (Supp), 44- 50.

  5. Anastasi, J. & Winson, S. (2001). Diarrhea and wasting in HIV disease: State of the science. JANAC, 12 (Supp), 63-65.

  6. Anastasi, J. & Capili, B. (2000). HIV and diarrhea in the era of HAART: 1998 New York State hospitalizations. American Journal of Infection Control, 28(3), 262-266.

Current Clinical Trials

1. Chronic Diarrhea in HIV using Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
National Institutes of Health
1999-2004

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner’s Diagnostic Reasoning
National Institutes of Health
2002-2003

Training Grants
Project Director/Principal Investigator: Integrative Therapies in Primary Care Graduate Subspecialty Program
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Health Resources & Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions
2000-2003

Recently Completed Projects

1. Acupuncture and Moxibustion: An RCT for Treatment of Chronic Diarrhea in HIV Patients
National Institute of Health - NCCAM
1999-2002

2. Testing Strategies to Reduce Diarrhea in Patients with HIV
National Institute of Nursing Research
1996-2001

3. Promoting the Care of Populations with Chronic Debilitating Diseases
Program Center grant to use informatics and build evidence for practice in underserved populations
Village Care
1997-2000

Honors and Awards

2004 The Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation, Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine, for research titled, "Acupuncture for Chronic Nausea in HIV."
2003 Distinguished Researcher Award, Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association
2002 Researcher Recognition Award, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, National Meeting, San Francisco, California
2001 Sixth Annual Presidential Columbia University Teaching Award – Finalist
2000 President’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, for distinguished service in HIV/AIDS research and integrating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with biomedical treatment approaches, The New York College of Wholistic Education and Research
1999 Outstanding Clinical Article of the Year Award: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, National Meeting, San Diego, California
1998 Diplomate of Acupuncture: National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
1997 Excellence in Acupuncture Award: The New York College of Wholistic Health Education and Research
1997 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
1996 Advanced Practice Nurse APNSCAN Award for Exceptional Contributions to Health Care (AIDS): U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group of Pfizer Inc.
1994 O'Neil Distinguished Faculty Award for Community Service: Columbia University School of Nursing
1994 Gold Multimedia Media Award: "HIV/AIDS Interactive Multimedia Video.” Columbia University School of Nursing and Dartmouth Interactive Media Laboratory
1992 Excellence in Nursing Special Recognition Award (AIDS Care)
St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center
1991 Excellence in Nursing Special Recognition Award (AIDS Care)
St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center

Professional Organizations

AIDS Treatment Data Network: Former Board of Directors
American Academy of Nursing: Fellow
Expert Advisory Board for HIV/AIDS
American Nurses Association
American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Association for Reproductive Health Practitioners
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Diplomate
New York State Nurses Association
New York State Acupuncture Association
Oncology Nursing Society
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Sigma Theta Tau

Committees

2002-present Columbia Presbyterian Institutional Review Board (IRB) (appointed)
2001-present Board of Visitors, (Research Division)
1994-present Center for AIDS Research, School of Nursing (SON), Director
1994-present Doctoral Council Committee, SON
1995-present Center for Health Policy, SON
1997-present Appointment and Promotions Committee, SON, Institute of Medicine