Joyce Anastasi

Faculty

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Joyce K Anastasi

DrNP FAAN PhD

Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing
Founding Director, Special Studies in Symptom Management

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New York, NY 10010
United States

Joyce K. Anastasi, PhD, DrNP, FAAN, is the Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing and founding director of the Special Studies in Symptom Management Program at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She is one of the country's leading clinical scientists in the area of symptom management. Over the course of her career, she has been awarded numerous NIH Awards.  Her current R01 is a randomized controlled clinical trial for chronic distal sensory peripheral neuropathy in persons living with HIV. 

Anastasi authored and developed the Herbs, Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements© graduate program funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration. She has published extensively in the area of symptom management using non-invasive interventions and has received numerous awards for her contributions and expertise in acupuncture and symptom management research.

Before joining the faculty at NYU, Anastasi was the Helen F. Pettit Endowed Professor at Columbia University and director of its Integrative Therapies in Primary Care Program and Center for AIDS Research. She received the Columbia University Presidential Teaching Award in 2007. Anastasi served on the advisory board for the Institute of Medicine’s report on "The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by the American Public." Anastasi received a DrNP in Nursing from the Columbia University School of Nursing, PhD in Nursing from Adelphi University, MA in Nursing from NYU, and BSN in Nursing from Wagner College. 

DrNP, Nursing - Columbia University School of Nursing
Oriental Medicine/ Acupuncture - New York College for Wholistic Health, Education & Research
PhD, Nursing - Adelphi University
MA, Nursing - New York University
BSN, Nursing - Wagner College

Non-communicable disease
Infectious disease
Women's health
Primary care
Global
Adult health
Palliative care
Complementary/integrative health

AIDS Treatment Data Network: Former Board of Directors
American Academy of Nursing: Fellow
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Holistic Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Association for Reproductive Health Practitioners
Eastern Nursing Research Society
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Diplomat
New York State Nurses Association
New York State Acupuncture Association
Oncology Nursing Society
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Sigma Theta Tau
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

Distinguished Alumni Award in Research, Columbia University (2015)
Distinguished Alumni Fellow Award, Wagner College (2014)
Dedicated Service and Appreciation Certificate for Serving as a NIH Study Section Reviewer (2014)
Research Article of the Year Award, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 26th Annual Meeting (2013)
Distinguished Researcher Award, Eastern Nursing Research Society (2011)
Columbia University Presidential Teaching Award (2007)
The Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation, Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Award for research titled, “Acupuncture for Chronic Nausea in HIV.” (2003)
Distinguished Researcher Award, Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association (2003)
Researcher Recognition Award, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (2002)
Sixth Annual Presidential Columbia University Teaching Award – Finalist (2001)
President’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, for Distinguished Service in HIV/AIDS Research and Integrating the Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Biomedical Treatment Approaches, New York College of Wholistic Education and Research (2000)
Outstanding Clinical Article of the Year Award, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, National Meeting (1999)
Diplomate of Acupuncture, National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (1998)
Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (1997)
Excellence in Acupuncture Award, New York College of Wholistic Health Education and Research (1997)

Managing irritable bowel syndrome

Anastasi, J. K., Capili, B., & Chang, M. (2013). American Journal of Nursing, 113(7), 42-52. 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000431911.65473.35
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OVERVIEW: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with a change in bowel patterns, is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. Because no single drug effectively relieves all IBS symptoms, management relies on dietary and lifestyle modifications, as well as pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies. The authors review current approaches to treatment and discuss nursing implications.

Use of complementary and alternative medicines and supplements by mexican-origin patients in a U.S.-mexico border hiv clinic

Shedlin, M. G., Anastasi, J. K., Decena, C. U., Rivera, J. O., Beltran, O., & Smith, K. (2013). Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 24(5), 396-410. 10.1016/j.jana.2012.07.001
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This article draws from a study investigating the influence of institutional and psychosocial factors on adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) medications by Mexican-origin persons living with HIV (PWLH) on the U.S.-Mexico border and seeking treatment at a clinic in El Paso, Texas. Among 113 participants, many individuals reported using complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) to support general health and their immune systems and to address symptoms of HIV-related diseases and ARV side effects. CAM were seen as complementing ARV treatment; however, CAM use was often not reported to health care providers out of concern about disapproval and loss of care privileges. This finding challenges researchers and providers to consider seriously how Hispanic populations, with their CAM use, may exhibit the hybridization of health and healing. Information on CAM use needs to be available to providers to assess the benefits and contraindications of use and to develop realistic and effective care strategies.

Irritable bowel syndrome subtype screening characteristics: Constipation subtype patient profiles explored

Anastasi, J. K., Capili, B., Quinn, J., McMahon, D. J., & Scully, C. (2012). Gastroenterology Insights, 4(2), 69-72. 10.4081/gi.2012.e16
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic disorder, greatly impacts the lives of those affected. Approximately one quarter of the North American population suffers from this condition that includes abdominal pain, discomfort and alterations in normal bowel function. Constipation-subtype IBS (IBS-C) is often found to be a prevalent subtype; however, a lack of knowledge and effective treatment options remains surrounding this disorder. In the course of an ongoing study conducted by our research team on the use of acupuncture and moxibustion in the management of IBS symptoms, a considerable number of screened patients have met the widely accepted Rome III criteria for IBS-C.

The treatment of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome with acupuncture and moxibustion: A case report

Anastasi, J., & Capili, B. (2012). Journal of Chinese Medicine, 99, 70-73.

Use of complimentary/alternative medicines and supplements by Mexican-origin patients in US-Mexico border HIV clinic

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Herbal Supplements: Talking with your Patients

Anastasi, J. K., Chang, M., & Capili, B. (2011). Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 7(1), 29-35. 10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.06.004
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The popularity and prevalence of herbal products and dietary supplements in the US has grown steadily. Patients are increasingly using them to prevent disease, complement conventional therapies, and promote well being and health. Nurse practitioners play a critical role in discussion, communication, and education of herbal supplement use. This article provides a review of commonly used herbal supplements regarding recent evidence for efficacy, possible drug interactions, and safety considerations.

HIV and General Cardiovascular Risk

Capili, B., Anastasi, J. K., & Ogedegbe, O. (2011). Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 22(5), 362-375. 10.1016/j.jana.2010.12.002
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The incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in HIV-infected people. Risk factors such as hyperlipidemia, impaired glucose tolerance, and insulin resistance have become common. CVD in HIV may also be related to nontraditional risk factors including accumulation of visceral fat, inflammation secondary to HIV, and effects of some antiretroviral drugs. This cross-sectional study described the CVD risk factors of 123 adults living with HIV and calculated the 10-year estimate for general cardiovascular risk score. Results showed that approximately 25% of the participants were considered to be at high risk for developing CVD in the next 10 years. Increased waist circumference and longer duration of smoking habit were associated with elevated general cardiovascular risk scores. Similar to the general population, most of the identified risks could be modified through lifestyle management.

Nausea and vomiting in HIV/AIDS

Anastasi, J. K., & Capili, B. (2011). Gastroenterology Nursing, 34(1), 15-24. 10.1097/SGA.0b013e31820b256a
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HIV infection has become a chronic illness with the availability of potent antiretroviral agents. Many of the agents used to manage HIV, however, have been associated with distressing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting posing challenges to maintain adherence to therapy and quality of life. This article highlights the mechanism, evaluation, and management of HIV-associated nausea and vomiting. Supportive symptom management information is also presented.

Traditional chinese medicine and human immunodefciency virus related neuropathy

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Traditional Chinese medicine and human immunodeficiency virus-associated neuropathy

Anastasi, J. K., Chang, M., Capili, B., & Dawes, N. (2011). Journal of Chinese Medicine, 95, 16-20.
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Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurological complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and continues to impact people living with HIV/AIDS. The pain associated with peripheral neuropathy can be severe and debilitating. Most pharmacological agents are inadequate in symptom management and are accompanied by adverse side-effects. Acupuncture and moxibustion offer treatment approaches that can reduce HIV symptoms and/or the side-effects of anti-retroviral therapy and improve patients' quality of life.