Rebecca A. Johnson
Associate Professor (Joint appointment with Sinclair School of Nursing)
Director, CVM Research Center for Human Animal Interaction

• BSN (with honors) (Nursing), University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA
• PhD (Nursing), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• MA (Adult Health Nursing), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• MPhil (Nursing Research), University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
• FAAN, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

rajohnson@missouri.edu

Research emphasis:

• Human-companion animal interaction and health among people and animals
• Role of human-companion animal interaction in promoting healthy behavior
• Dog-walking interventions as facilitators of weight loss.

Selected publications:

Johnson RA, Meadows R, Haubner J, Sevedge K.  Animal-assisted activity in cancer patients: Effects on mood, fatigue, self-perceived health and sense of coherence.  Oncology Nursing Forum 2008; 35(2):225-32.

Gayer A, Johnson RA. Puppy love for older adults. J Gerontol Nurs 2008; 34(1):51-52.

Johnson RA, Meadows R. (2007, Under review).  Human-companion animal attachment: Motivation for adherence to a walking program. Public Health Reports.

Rantz MJ, Marek KD, Aud MA, Johnson R, Otto D, Porter R. TigerPlace: A new future for older adults. J Nurs Care Qual 2005; 20(1), 1-4.

Johnson RA. (Guest Ed.). Human-animal interaction and wellness. Amer Behav Sci 2006; 47(1), 5-102.

Johnson RA.  Editorial: Human-animal interaction, illness prevention and wellness promotion. Amer Behav Sci 2003; 47(1), 5-6.

Johnson RA, Meadows RL, Haubner JS, Sevedge K.   Human-animal interaction: A complementary/alternative medical intervention (CAM) for cancer patients.  Amer Behav Sci 2003; 47(1), 55-69.

Johnson RA. (Guest Ed.).  Human-Animal Interaction Research.  West J Nurs Res 2002; 24(6), 606-15.

Johnson RA, Meadows R.   Older Latinos, pets and health. West J Nurs Res 2002; 24(6), 609-20.

Johnson RA.  Commentary: Human-animal interaction research as an area of inquiry in nursing. West J Nurs Res 2002; 24(6), 713-15.

Johnson RA, Odendaal J, Meadows R.  Animal assisted interventions research: Issues and answers. West J Nurs Res 2002; 24(4), 442-40.