Dr. Dara L. James
Behavior Scientist with extensive grant writing and research publication record in the public health and science field.
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Acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions for substance use disorder: A systematic review
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice / May 01, 2019
Bautista, T., James, D., & Amaro, H. (2019). Acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions for substance use disorder: A systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 35, 201–207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.02.012
Body Composition Outcomes of Tai Chi and Qigong Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine / May 31, 2018
Larkey, L. K., James, D., Belyea, M., Jeong, M., & Smith, L. L. (2018). Body Composition Outcomes of Tai Chi and Qigong Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25(5), 487–501. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-018-9725-0
The safety of tai chi: A meta-analysis of adverse events in randomized controlled trials
Contemporary Clinical Trials / Jul 01, 2019
Cui, H., Wang, Q., Pedersen, M., Wang, Q., Lv, S., James, D., & Larkey, L. (2019). The safety of tai chi: A meta-analysis of adverse events in randomized controlled trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 82, 85–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2019.06.004
Mind-Body and Psychosocial Interventions May Similarly Affect Heart Rate Variability Patterns in Cancer Recovery: Implications for a Mechanism of Symptom Improvement
Integrative Cancer Therapies / Jan 01, 2020
Larkey, L., Kim, W., James, D., Kishida, M., Vizcaino, M., Huberty, J., & Krishnamurthi, N. (2020). Mind-Body and Psychosocial Interventions May Similarly Affect Heart Rate Variability Patterns in Cancer Recovery: Implications for a Mechanism of Symptom Improvement. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 19, 153473542094967. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735420949677
Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen
Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences / Jan 05, 2016
Dara James, Ann Sebren, Cheryl DerAnanian, Meg Bruening, Laura Rooney, Teresa Araas, & Pamela D. Swan. (2016). Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen. Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 12, 92–97. https://doi.org/10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.14
Intermittent fasting interventions to leverage metabolic and circadian mechanisms for cancer treatment and supportive care outcomes
JNCI Monographs / May 04, 2023
Kalam, F., James, D. L., Li, Y. R., Coleman, M. F., Kiesel, V. A., Cespedes Feliciano, E. M., Hursting, S. D., Sears, D. D., & Kleckner, A. S. (2023). Intermittent fasting interventions to leverage metabolic and circadian mechanisms for cancer treatment and supportive care outcomes. JNCI Monographs, 2023(61), 84–103. https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgad008
Pilot study of tai chi and qigong on body composition, sleep, and emotional eating in midlife/older women
Journal of Women & Aging / Dec 28, 2021
James, D., Larkey, L. K., Evans, B., Sebren, A., Goldsmith, K., & Smith, L. (2021). Pilot study of tai chi and qigong on body composition, sleep, and emotional eating in midlife/older women. Journal of Women & Aging, 34(4), 449–459. https://doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2021.2018924
Heart-focused breathing and perceptions of burden in Alzheimer's caregivers: An online randomized controlled pilot study
Geriatric Nursing / Mar 01, 2021
James, T. A., James, D., & Larkey, L. K. (2021). Heart-focused breathing and perceptions of burden in Alzheimer’s caregivers: An online randomized controlled pilot study. Geriatric Nursing, 42(2), 397–404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.02.006
A qualitative investigation of a prenatal yoga intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: A thematic analysis of interviews
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice / Aug 01, 2021
Green, J., James, D., Larkey, L., Leiferman, J., Buman, M., Oh, C., & Huberty, J. (2021). A qualitative investigation of a prenatal yoga intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: A thematic analysis of interviews. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 44, 101414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101414
Circadian Rhythm and Pain: a Review of Current Research and Future Implications
Current Sleep Medicine Reports / Sep 13, 2022
Mun, C. J., Burgess, H. J., Sears, D. D., Parthasarathy, S., James, D., Altamirano, U., Sajith, S., Lakhotia, A., Fillingim, R. B., & Youngstedt, S. D. (2022). Circadian Rhythm and Pain: a Review of Current Research and Future Implications. Current Sleep Medicine Reports, 8(4), 114–123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-022-00228-3
Dilthey’s philosophy and methodology of hermeneutics: An approach and contribution to nursing science
Nursing Philosophy / Apr 30, 2021
James, D., & Komnenich, P. (2021). Dilthey’s philosophy and methodology of hermeneutics: An approach and contribution to nursing science. Nursing Philosophy, 22(3). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/nup.12353
Pilot study of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy acute effects of meditative movement, breath focus and “flow” on blood pressure, mood and oxytocin in older adults
Complementary Therapies in Medicine / Mar 01, 2023
Larkey, L. K., James, T., Han, S., & James, D. L. (2023). Pilot study of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy acute effects of meditative movement, breath focus and “flow” on blood pressure, mood and oxytocin in older adults. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 72, 102918. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102918
The impact of a meditative movement practice intervention on short- and long-term changes in physical activity among breast cancer survivors
Journal of Cancer Survivorship / Jul 28, 2023
Soltero, E. G., James, D. L., Han, S., & Larkey, L. K. (2023). The impact of a meditative movement practice intervention on short- and long-term changes in physical activity among breast cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01430-0
Supportive Care Needs: Perspectives of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers
Clinical Nursing Research / Sep 07, 2021
Kim, W., Shin, C., Larkey, L., Jo, S., & James, D. (2021). Supportive Care Needs: Perspectives of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers. Clinical Nursing Research, 31(6), 1033–1041. https://doi.org/10.1177/10547738211045226
Integrative medicine therapeutic approaches to cancer care: patient preferences from focus groups
Supportive Care in Cancer / Dec 19, 2018
Kim, W. (Sunny), James, D., & Millstine, D. M. (2018). Integrative medicine therapeutic approaches to cancer care: patient preferences from focus groups. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(8), 2949–2955. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4601-7
Tai Chi Effects on Heart Rate Variability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine / Feb 01, 2024
Zhou, Y., Wang, Q., Larkey, L., James, D., & Cui, H. (2024). Tai Chi Effects on Heart Rate Variability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 30(2), 121–132. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0682
Patient perspectives of weight stigma across the cancer continuum: A scoping review
Cancer Medicine / Jan 11, 2024
Hawley, N., Green, J., Ahlich, E., Hauff, C., Hermer, J., Skiba, M. B., James, D. L., & Nash, S. H. (2024). Patient perspectives of weight stigma across the cancer continuum: A scoping review. Cancer Medicine, 13(3). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.6882
“Terror Is a Better Word”: A Qualitative Analysis of Dementia-Related Anxiety
The Gerontologist / Oct 25, 2023
Maxfield, M., Peckham, A., & James, D. L. (2023). “Terror Is a Better Word”: A Qualitative Analysis of Dementia-Related Anxiety. The Gerontologist. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad146
Well-being predictors of body composition and associated behavioral risk factors in midlife/older women participating in a meditative movement intervention: an exploratory analysis
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Jan 01, 2023
James, D. L., Larkey, L. K., Goldsmith, K., Evans, B., Sebren, A., & Hawley, N. A. (2023). Well-being predictors of body composition and associated behavioral risk factors in midlife/older women participating in a meditative movement intervention: an exploratory analysis. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2023.621
Anticipated suicidal and death ideation in response to an imagined dementia diagnosis: A qualitative study
Dementia / Apr 24, 2023
Maxfield, M., Peckham, A., James, D. L., Lathrop, L., & Fiske, A. (2023). Anticipated suicidal and death ideation in response to an imagined dementia diagnosis: A qualitative study. Dementia, 22(5), 1077–1096. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012231171490
Outcomes of a Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Program for Family Caregivers of Individuals With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Oncology Nursing Forum / Jan 01, 2023
Outcomes of a Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Program for Family Caregivers of Individuals With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer. (2023). Oncology Nursing Forum. https://doi.org/10.1188/23.onf.6-18
Study design exploring Qigong and Tai Chi Easy (QTC) on cardiometabolic risk factors
Contemporary Clinical Trials / Jul 01, 2022
Rameshkumar, R., Larkey, L., Alperin, K., Martin, D., Primus, A., & James, D. (2022). Study design exploring Qigong and Tai Chi Easy (QTC) on cardiometabolic risk factors. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 118, 106793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2022.106793
Older Breast Cancer Survivors’ Cognitive Response to Qigong/Tai Chi Easy: An Exploratory Analysis
Innovation in Aging / Dec 01, 2021
James, D., Larkey, L., & Han, S. (2021). Older Breast Cancer Survivors’ Cognitive Response to Qigong/Tai Chi Easy: An Exploratory Analysis. Innovation in Aging, 5(Supplement_1), 687–687. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.2581
Cognitive intra-individual variability as an outcome or moderator of speed of processing training in aging adults with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder: A secondary data analysis of a 2-year longitudinal randomized clinical trial
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus / Jun 01, 2024
Vance, D. E., Azuero, A., Vinikoor, M., Schexnayder, J. K., Puga, F., Galatzan, B., Byun, J. Y., Xiao, C., Phaowiriya, H., James, D. L., & Fazeli, P. L. (2024). Cognitive intra-individual variability as an outcome or moderator of speed of processing training in aging adults with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder: A secondary data analysis of a 2-year longitudinal randomized clinical trial. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, 1(2), 100012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100012
Impact of Intermittent Fasting and/or Caloric Restriction on Aging-Related Outcomes in Adults: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Nutrients / Jan 20, 2024
James, D. L., Hawley, N. A., Mohr, A. E., Hermer, J., Ofori, E., Yu, F., & Sears, D. D. (2024). Impact of Intermittent Fasting and/or Caloric Restriction on Aging-Related Outcomes in Adults: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Nutrients, 16(2), 316. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16020316
UNDERLYING CAUSES OF DEMENTIA-RELATED ANXIETY AMONG COGNITIVELY-HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS
Innovation in Aging / Dec 01, 2023
Maxfield, M., Peckham, A., & James, D. (2023). UNDERLYING CAUSES OF DEMENTIA-RELATED ANXIETY AMONG COGNITIVELY-HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 599–600. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.1961
IDENTIFYING MARKERS OF NEURODEGENERATION FOR MOTORIC COGNITIVE RISK SYNDROME
Innovation in Aging / Dec 01, 2023
Ofori, E., Hooten, M., Ortega, M., Barajas, J., & James, D. (2023). IDENTIFYING MARKERS OF NEURODEGENERATION FOR MOTORIC COGNITIVE RISK SYNDROME. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 688–688. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.2235
Mechanisms of improved body composition among perimenopausal women practicing Meditative Movement: a proposed biobehavioral model
Menopause / Oct 02, 2023
James, D. L., Larkey, L. K., Evans, B., Sebren, A., Goldsmith, K., Ahlich, E., Hawley, N. A., Kechter, A., & Sears, D. D. (2023). Mechanisms of improved body composition among perimenopausal women practicing Meditative Movement: a proposed biobehavioral model. Menopause, 30(11), 1114–1123. https://doi.org/10.1097/gme.0000000000002262
Nursing research and the cancer continuum: Challenges and future directions
Research in Nursing & Health / Jun 05, 2023
James, D. L., & Pittman, J. (2023). Nursing research and the cancer continuum: Challenges and future directions. Research in Nursing & Health, 46(4), 383–384. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.22325
Key takeaways for knowledge expansion of early-career scientists conducting Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer (TREC): a report from the TREC Training Workshop 2022
JNCI Monographs / May 04, 2023
Kung, C.-P., Skiba, M. B., Crosby, E. J., Gorzelitz, J., Kennedy, M. A., Kerr, B. A., Li, Y. R., Nash, S., Potiaumpai, M., Kleckner, A. S., James, D. L., Coleman, M. F., Fairman, C. M., Galván, G. C., Garcia, D. O., Gordon, M. J., His, M., Hornbuckle, L. M., Kim, S.-Y., … Irwin, M. L. (2023). Key takeaways for knowledge expansion of early-career scientists conducting Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer (TREC): a report from the TREC Training Workshop 2022. JNCI Monographs, 2023(61), 149–157. https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgad005
PROLONGED NIGHTLY FASTING AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A PILOT STUDY EXPLORING CHANGES IN COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Innovation in Aging / Nov 01, 2022
James, D., Sears, D., Larkey, L., Maxfield, M., Ofori, E., Han, S. Y., Alperin, K., & Osha, P. (2022). PROLONGED NIGHTLY FASTING AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A PILOT STUDY EXPLORING CHANGES IN COGNITIVE FUNCTION. Innovation in Aging, 6(Supplement_1), 823–823. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2960
ANTICIPATED SUICIDAL AND DEATH IDEATION IN RESPONSE TO AN IMAGINED DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS
Innovation in Aging / Nov 01, 2022
Maxfield, M., Peckham, A., James, D., Lathrop, L., & Fiske, A. (2022). ANTICIPATED SUICIDAL AND DEATH IDEATION IN RESPONSE TO AN IMAGINED DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS. Innovation in Aging, 6(Supplement_1), 781–781. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2824
Moderators of Dual Task Gait Effects in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Innovation in Aging / Dec 01, 2021
Ofori, E., James, D., Kaczmarek, O., & Gudesblatt, M. (2021). Moderators of Dual Task Gait Effects in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. Innovation in Aging, 5(Supplement_1), 873–874. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.3184
Physical activity and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: the role of self-efficacy and health status
Psycho-Oncology / Sep 04, 2013
Phillips, S. M., & McAuley, E. (2013). Physical activity and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: the role of self-efficacy and health status: Physical activity and QOL in breast cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 23(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3366
Conflicts of interest: none declared
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties / Jan 01, 2009
Conflicts of interest: none declared. (2009). In Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/med/9780199228881.002.0011
Education
Arizona State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing and Health Innovation / December, 2019
Arizona State University
Master's of Science, Exercise and Wellness / May, 2013
University of Maine
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education / May, 2010
Experience
University of South Alabama
Assistant Professor, Research Faculty / July, 2022 — August, 2023
Arizona State University
Adjunct Faculty / July, 2022 — Present
Arizona State University
Postdoctoral Scholar / January, 2020 — June, 2022
Johnson & Johnson
Behavior Scientist / August, 2023 — Present
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