Dr. Karen Moss is a registered nurse, nurse scientist, and an Assistant Professor in the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine at The Ohio State University. Dr. Moss’ research is focused on improving pain and healthcare decision making (advance care planning) outcomes by advancing palliative and end-of-life care for older adults living with dementia and their family caregivers. She examines multiple perspectives on factors that influence pain and end-of-life decision-making processes for Black/African American older adults living with dementia and their family caregivers. This includes examining pain and stress in older adults living with dementia and their family caregivers. Dr. Moss research is also focused on developing and testing a co-created peer support program to support Black/African American dementia family caregivers. Through her work, Dr. Moss and her team will improve the quality of life of Black/African family caregivers and their older adults living with dementia.
Karen Moss, PhD, RN, CNL
