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)

Dealing with H.I.V. Related pulmonary infections

Anastasi, J. K., & Thomas, F. (1994). Nursing, 24(11), 60-64. 10.1097/00152193-199411000-00023

HIV wasting. How to stop the cycle.

Anastasi, J. K., & Lee, V. S. (1994). American Journal of Nursing, 94(6), 18-24.

Squamous cell cervical lesions in women with and without AIDS: Biochemical risk factors, prevention, and policy

Lovejoy, N. C., & Anastasi, J. K. (1994). Cancer Nursing, 17(4), 294-307.
Abstract
Abstract
Worldwide, squamous cell cervical cancer and intraepithelial lesions (SIL) are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Compared to women in general, women with human immunodeficiency syndromes (HIV) are at higher risk of developing SIL. With the HIV epidemic escalating among women, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality related to SIL are likely to increase unless adequate prevention and detection programs are mounted. Consequently, this article provides background information for the design of such programs, focusing on selected biochemical risk factors and natural history of SIL in women infected with HIV (HIV+) and women in general (HIV-). Current screening policies are described, and implications for nursing research and policy are discussed.

Understanding prophylactic therapy for HIV infections.

Anastasi, J. K., & Rivera, J. (1994). The American Journal of Nursing, 94(2), 36-41; quiz 42. 10.1097/00000446-199402000-00021

AIDS predictions

Anastasi, J. (1993). Nursing, 23(6), 48-49.

AIDS update. What to tell patients about the female condom.

Anastasi, J. K. (1993). Nursing, 23(6), 71-73. 10.1097/00152193-199306000-00026

Aids update: Caring for patients with diarrhea

Anastasi, J. K. (1993, August 1). In Nursing (Vols. 23, Issues 8, pp. 68-70). 10.1097/00152193-199308000-00029

Diarrhea in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Anastasi, J. K. (1993). Ostomy/Wound/Management, 39(2), 14-15, 18, 20 passim.
Abstract
Abstract
Diarrhea is a common manifestation of HIV disease which most nurses will find themselves confronting at some point. It can be extremely debilitating, as well as causing psychological distress to patients. Treatment depends on etiology; it may be successful if the diarrhea is caused by a specific enteric pathogen or a specific medication the patient is taking. However, often the diarrhea cannot be resolved and treatment must be by supportive measures. Management has three components: diet, anti-diarrheal agents, and skin care. A multidisciplinary team provides the most effective approach for managing these complex, difficult cases.

Symptomatology in HIV-seropositive women.

Anastasi, J. K. (1993). Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 2(2), 121-125.
Abstract
Abstract
The number of reported AIDS cases in women rose to 12.8% of all reported cases in 1991. Nurses caring for HIV-infected women must be aware of the clinical issues as well as emotional and practical problems posed by HIV infection in order to design a plan of care that addresses patients' specific needs.

What to tell patients about the female condom

Anastasi, J. K. (1993). Nursing, 23(6), 71-72.