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Researcher
Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio
A concise summary of research focus, trajectory, and current direction.
Dr. Bianca Shieu is an Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio and a 2026 K07 Fellow. Her research focuses on improving the quality of life for older adults, particularly those in nursing homes dealing with obesity, chronic pain, and dementia. She specializes in integrative therapies like auricular acupressure and eHealth interventions for caregivers.
PRIMARY SOURCES:
UT Health San Antonio School of NursingRanked by current emphasis.
Older Adult Health and Nursing Home Care
Dementia Care and Caregiver Support
Auricular Therapy and Integrative Medicine
Obesity in Aging Populations
eHealth and Bilingual Psychoeducation
Summarizes applied impact and ongoing priorities.
Dr. Shieu is advancing non-pharmacological pain management through auricular acupressure and developing culturally adapted eHealth programs (CIRCLE) to support Latino caregivers of persons living with dementia.
Areas where collaboration may be of interests.
Based on published and institutional information.
Representative publications. Not a complete list.
Application of auricular therapy on individuals with cognitive impairment and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
2025
Comparing the Experiences of Participants With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia During an Oral Health Intervention
2023
Younger Nursing Home Residents: A Scoping Review of Their Lived Experiences, Needs, and Quality of Life
2021
Positions held by the researcher.
Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
2023 - present
Post-Doctoral Associate
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
2021 - 2023
Registered Nurse
UPMC Nursing Home
2021 - 2023
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