Dr. Dara L. James

Behavior Scientist with extensive grant writing and research publication record in the public health and science field.

Research Expertise

Behavior science
Health science
Clinical trials
Research & development
Complementary and alternative medicine
Applied Psychology
Pharmacology (medical)
Oncology
Cancer Research
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Gender Studies
Gerontology
Neurology
Neurology (clinical)
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Research and Theory
Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Complementary and Manual Therapy
Oncology (nursing)
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Sociology and Political Science
Ocean Engineering
Metals and Alloys
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Health (social science)
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Food Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

About

Behavior scientist and thought leader with extensive background in innovative research, grant writing and project management among cross-functional global teams. Subject matter expert in the field of healthcare worker well-being with strategic multi-systems approach. Strong written and oral communication skills; enthusiasm for relationship building across diverse partnerships. Passion for team collaboration to drive social impact in the space of health inequities and disparities.

Publications

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

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Arizona State University

Master's of Science, Exercise and Wellness / May, 2013

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

University of Maine

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education / May, 2010

Orono

Experience

University of South Alabama

Assistant Professor, Research Faculty / July, 2022August, 2023

Arizona State University

Adjunct Faculty / July, 2022Present

Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Scholar / January, 2020June, 2022

Johnson & Johnson

Behavior Scientist / August, 2023Present

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