Tuo Yu Chen

Tim is an occupational therapist by training. He received his Ph.D. in Aging Studies from the University of South Florida. The overarching theme of his research is the promotion of healthy aging. The broad focus of his research program is to 1) identify physical and psychosocial determinants of health outcomes and 2) examine potential interventions to reduce the likelihood of developing aging-related health problems. He studies various physical and mental health outcomes, including but not limited to sleep, depression, pain, fear of falling, falls, impaired mobility, and chronic conditions. His recent research centers on promoting sleep health in the older population.

Research Expertise:

• Healthy Aging, Aging-related Health Problems, Health Promotion, Physical and Psychosocial Determinants of Health Outcomes

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of South Florida (2009 — 2013)
• Master of Science (MS) University of Pittsburgh (2007 — 2008)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Chung Shan Medical University (2000 — 2004)