Heather Leutwyler, RN, PhD, NP

Title(s)Professor, Physiological Nursing
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    University of California, San FranciscoPh.D.2009 Nursing

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    My program of research focuses on the identification of factors associated with poor physical health among older adults with schizophrenia in order to design effective interventions.

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    PARQuit Smoking Cessation Program for Adults with Serious Mental Illness
    Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program T32IR4673Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025
    Role: PI
    UCSF Street Nursing
    Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation Jan 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
    Role: Co-PI
    VIP smoking cessation intervention for adults with serious mental illness
    Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program T291P0235Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
    Role: PI
    Factors Associated to Poor Mobility in Older Adults with Schizophrenia
    NIH K23AG044438Dec 1, 2013 - Nov 30, 2016
    Role: Principal Investigator

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    1. Associations of Systemic Inflammation and Senescent Cell Biomarkers with Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults with Schizophrenia. medRxiv. 2024 Mar 08. Chui MKK, Schneider K, Miclau K, LaHue SC, Furman D, Leutwyler H, Newman JC. PMID: 38496401; PMCID: PMC10942530.
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    2. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF SMOKING CESSATION IN MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES. Innovation in Aging. 2023 Dec 21; 7(Suppl 1):204-204. Leutwyler LH, Hubbard HE, Bussell BT, Zahedikia ZN, Balestra BD, Wallhagen WM, Okoli OC. .
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    3. Social connections as determinants of cognitive health and as targets for social interventions in persons with or at risk of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders: a scoping review. Int Psychogeriatr. 2024 Feb; 36(2):92-118. Joshi P, Hendrie K, Jester DJ, Dasarathy D, Lavretsky H, Ku BS, Leutwyler H, Torous J, Jeste DV, Tampi RR. PMID: 37994532.
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    4. Role Identity Transition: A Conceptual Framework for Being the Spouse of a Person With Early Onset Dementia. J Gerontol Nurs. 2023 Aug; 49(8):27-34. Binford S, Wallhagen MI, Leutwyler H. PMID: 37523337.
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    5. Review of Major Social Determinants of Health in Schizophrenia-Spectrum Psychotic Disorders: I. Clinical Outcomes. Schizophr Bull. 2023 07 04; 49(4):837-850. Jester DJ, Thomas ML, Sturm ET, Harvey PD, Keshavan M, Davis BJ, Saxena S, Tampi R, Leutwyler H, Compton MT, Palmer BW, Jeste DV. PMID: 37022779; PMCID: PMC10318890.
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    6. Sociodemographic and social network characteristics influenced feelings of loneliness in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int Psychogeriatr. 2023 06; 35(6):279-281. Jester DJ, Leutwyler H. PMID: 37045545.
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    7. Theory of Symptom Management. . 2023 Jan 1. Weiss WS, Franck FL, Leutwyler LH, Dawson-Rose DC, Wallhagen WM, Staveski SS, Kober KK, Miaskowski MC. .
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    8. The Epidemiology of Smoking in Older Adults: A National Cohort Study. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 05; 38(7):1697-1704. Hunt LJ, Covinsky KE, Cenzer I, Espejo E, Boscardin WJ, Leutwyler H, Lee AK, Cataldo J. PMID: 36538157; PMCID: PMC10212889.
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    9. A Group Videogame-Based Physical Activity Program Improves Walking Speed in Older Adults Living With a Serious Mental Illness. Innov Aging. 2022; 6(6):igac049. Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Cooper B. PMID: 36452052; PMCID: PMC9701060.
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    10. Telephone based smoking cessation intervention for adults with serious mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tob Use Insights. 2021; 14:1179173X211065989. Leutwyler H, Hubbard E. PMID: 34987298; PMCID: PMC8721361.
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    11. Group-Based Smoking Cessation Program for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness. Innovation in Aging. 2021 Dec 17; 5(Suppl 1):857-858. Leutwyler LH, Hubbard HE. .
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    12. Group-Based Smoking Cessation Program for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness. Innovation in Aging. 2021 Dec 17; 5(Suppl 1):864-864. Leutwyler LH, Hubbard HE. .
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    13. Education Mediates Racial Disparities in Cognitive Impairment Among Older Adults With Schizophrenia. Clin Gerontol. 2023 Jan-Feb; 46(1):66-79. Dobbins S, Hubbard E, Leutwyler H. PMID: 33579181; PMCID: PMC8610378.
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    14. Impact of exergames on psychiatric symptoms in older adults with serious mental illness. Aging Ment Health. 2021 12; 25(12):2229-2234. Heinbach M, Block A, Hubbard E, Cataldo J, Cooper B, Leutwyler H. PMID: 33081505; PMCID: PMC8459700.
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    15. Direct-to-consumer genomic testing: Are nurses prepared? Nursing. 2020 Aug; 50(8):48-52. Flowers E, Leutwyler H, Shim JK. PMID: 32618766; PMCID: PMC7410263.
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    16. The Lived Experience of Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes-Related Distress. J Gerontol Nurs. 2020 Mar 01; 46(3):37-44. Hernandez L, Leutwyler H, Cataldo J, Kanaya A, Swislocki A, Chesla C. PMID: 32083700.
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    17. Tools You'll Have for the Rest of Your Life: A Qualitative Evaluation of a Fitness and Vocational Training Program for Substance Use Recovery. Subst Use Misuse. 2020; 55(4):628-635. Stevens M, Hubbard E, Leutwyler H. PMID: 31782333.
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    18. Symptom Experience of Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetes-Related Distress. Nurs Res. 2019 Sep/Oct; 68(5):374-382. Hernandez L, Leutwyler H, Cataldo J, Kanaya A, Swislocki A, Chesla C. PMID: 31465305; PMCID: PMC6716610.
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    19. "Looking Forward": a qualitative evaluation of a physical activity program for middle-aged and older adults with serious mental illness. Int Psychogeriatr. 2020 12; 32(12):1449-1456. Dobbins S, Hubbard E, Leutwyler H. PMID: 31455434; PMCID: PMC7047554.
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    20. Play provides social connection for older adults with serious mental illness: A grounded theory analysis of a 10-week exergame intervention. Aging Ment Health. 2020 04; 24(4):596-603. Dobbins S, Hubbard E, Flentje A, Dawson-Rose C, Leutwyler H. PMID: 30586998; PMCID: PMC6597314.
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    21. Impact of a Pilot Videogame-Based Physical Activity Program on Walking Speed in Adults with Schizophrenia. Community Ment Health J. 2018 08; 54(6):735-739. Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Cooper BA, Dowling G. PMID: 29127562.
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    22. Serum BDNF Is Positively Associated With Negative Symptoms in Older Adults With Schizophrenia. Biol Res Nurs. 2018 01; 20(1):63-69. Binford SS, Hubbard EM, Flowers E, Miller BL, Leutwyler H. PMID: 29050493; PMCID: PMC5942501.
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    23. A review of the literature on symptom clusters in studies that included oncology patients receiving primary or adjuvant chemotherapy. J Clin Nurs. 2018 Feb; 27(3-4):516-545. Ward Sullivan C, Leutwyler H, Dunn LB, Miaskowski C. PMID: 28859255; PMCID: PMC5823712.
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    24. Case management helps prevent criminal justice recidivism for people with serious mental illness. Int J Prison Health. 2017 09 11; 13(3-4):168-172. Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Zahnd E. PMID: 28914124.
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    25. Stability of Symptom Clusters in Patients With Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018 01; 55(1):39-55. Sullivan CW, Leutwyler H, Dunn LB, Cooper BA, Paul SM, Levine JD, Hammer M, Conley YP, Miaskowski CA. PMID: 28838866; PMCID: PMC5734998.
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    26. Differences in symptom clusters identified using symptom occurrence rates versus severity ratings in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2017 Jun; 28:122-132. Ward Sullivan C, Leutwyler H, Dunn LB, Cooper BA, Paul SM, Conley YP, Levine JD, Miaskowski CA. PMID: 28478849; PMCID: PMC5494962.
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    27. A Qualitative Study Exploring Community Yoga Practice in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Altern Complement Med. 2017 Jun; 23(6):487-493. Greysen HM, Greysen SR, Lee KA, Hong OS, Katz P, Leutwyler H. PMID: 28075155; PMCID: PMC5488310.
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    28. Characteristics associated with inter-individual differences in the trajectories of self-reported attentional function in oncology outpatients receiving chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer. 2017 03; 25(3):783-793. Shih J, Leutwyler H, Ritchie C, Paul SM, Levine JD, Cooper B, Wright F, Conley YP, Miaskowski C. PMID: 27766422; PMCID: PMC5269440.
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    29. The Impact of a Videogame-Based Pilot Physical Activity Program in Older Adults with Schizophrenia on Subjectively and Objectively Measured Physical Activity. Front Psychiatry. 2015; 6:180. Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Cooper B, Dowling G. PMID: 26733891; PMCID: PMC4685058.
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    30. The Impact of a Videogame-Based Pilot Physical Activity Program in Older Adults with Schizophrenia on Subjectively and Objectively Measured Physical Activity. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2015; 6(180). Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Cooper B and Dowling G . View Publication.
    31. Associations between cytokine genes and a symptom cluster of pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and depression in patients prior to breast cancer surgery. Biol Res Nurs. 2015 May; 17(3):237-47. Doong SH, Dhruva A, Dunn LB, West C, Paul SM, Cooper BA, Elboim C, Abrams G, Merriman JD, Langford DJ, Leutwyler H, Baggott C, Kober K, Aouizerat BE, Miaskowski C. PMID: 25304131; PMCID: PMC5486211.
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    32. Adherence to a Videogame-Based Physical Activity Program for Older Adults with Schizophrenia. Games Health J. 2014 Aug; 3(4):227-33. Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Dowling GA. PMID: 26192371; PMCID: PMC5349219.
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    33. Cytokine gene associations with self-report ratings of morning and evening fatigue in oncology patients and their family caregivers. Biol Res Nurs. 2015 Mar; 17(2):175-84. Dhruva A, Aouizerat BE, Cooper B, Paul SM, Dodd M, West C, Wara W, Lee K, Dunn LB, Langford DJ, Merriman JD, Baggott C, Cataldo J, Ritchie C, Kober KM, Leutwyler H, Miaskowski C. PMID: 24872120; PMCID: PMC5486216.
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    34. Association between schizophrenia symptoms and neurocognition on mobility in older adults with schizophrenia. Aging Ment Health. 2014; 18(8):1006-12. Leutwyler H, Hubbard E, Jeste D, Miller B, Vinogradov S. PMID: 24697281; PMCID: PMC4177266.
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    35. Cytokine candidate genes predict the development of secondary lymphedema following breast cancer surgery. Lymphat Res Biol. 2014 Mar; 12(1):10-22. Leung G, Baggott C, West C, Elboim C, Paul SM, Cooper BA, Abrams G, Dhruva A, Schmidt BL, Kober K, Merriman JD, Leutwyler H, Neuhaus J, Langford D, Smoot BJ, Aouizerat BE, Miaskowski C. PMID: 24502445; PMCID: PMC3961780.
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    36. Identification of patient subgroups and risk factors for persistent arm/shoulder pain following breast cancer surgery. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2014 Jun; 18(3):242-53. Miaskowski C, Paul SM, Cooper B, West C, Levine JD, Elboim C, Hamolsky D, Abrams G, Luce J, Dhruva A, Langford DJ, Merriman JD, Kober K, Baggott C, Leutwyler H, Aouizerat BE. PMID: 24485012; PMCID: PMC4013216.
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    37. Variations in potassium channel genes are associated with breast pain in women prior to breast cancer surgery. J Neurogenet. 2014 Mar-Jun; 28(1-2):122-35. Langford DJ, West C, Elboim C, Cooper BA, Abrams G, Paul SM, Schmidt BL, Levine JD, Merriman JD, Dhruva A, Neuhaus J, Leutwyler H, Baggott C, Sullivan CW, Aouizerat BE, Miaskowski C. PMID: 24392765; PMCID: PMC4035357.
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    38. Association between an interleukin 1 receptor, type I promoter polymorphism and self-reported attentional function in women with breast cancer. Cytokine. 2014 Feb; 65(2):192-201. Merriman JD, Aouizerat BE, Cataldo JK, Dunn L, Cooper BA, West C, Paul SM, Baggott CR, Dhruva A, Kober K, Langford DJ, Leutwyler H, Ritchie CS, Abrams G, Dodd M, Elboim C, Hamolsky D, Melisko M, Miaskowski C. PMID: 24315345; PMCID: PMC3927406.
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    39. Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in outpatients with schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2013 Dec 1; 20(12):588-595. Soundy SA, Wampers WM, Probst PM, De Hert DM, Stubbs SB, Vancampfort VD, Attux AC, Leutwyler LH, Ströhle SA. .
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    40. Associations between cytokine gene variations and severe persistent breast pain in women following breast cancer surgery. J Pain. 2014 Feb; 15(2):169-80. Stephens K, Cooper BA, West C, Paul SM, Baggott CR, Merriman JD, Dhruva A, Kober KM, Langford DJ, Leutwyler H, Luce JA, Schmidt BL, Abrams GM, Elboim C, Hamolsky D, Levine JD, Miaskowski C, Aouizerat BE. PMID: 24411993; PMCID: PMC4331184.
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    41. Associations of schizophrenia symptoms and neurocognition with physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia. Biol Res Nurs. 2014 Jan; 16(1):23-30. Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Jeste DV, Miller B, Vinogradov S. PMID: 24057223; PMCID: PMC4059545.
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    42. Differences in morning and evening fatigue in oncology patients and their family caregivers. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2013 Dec; 17(6):841-8. Dhruva A, Aouizerat BE, Cooper B, Paul SM, Dodd M, West C, Wara W, Lee K, Dunn LB, Langford DJ, Merriman JD, Baggott C, Cataldo J, Ritchie C, Kober K, Leutwyler H, Miaskowski C. PMID: 24012189; PMCID: PMC3867806.
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    43. "It's good for me": physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia. Community Ment Health J. 2014 Jan; 50(1):75-80. Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Slater M, Jeste DV. PMID: 23748553; PMCID: PMC3812241.
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    44. Medication adherence among older adults with schizophrenia. J Gerontol Nurs. 2013 Feb; 39(2):26-34; quiz 35. Leutwyler HC, Fox PJ, Wallhagen M. PMID: 23327119; PMCID: PMC4095825.
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    45. Videogames to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults with Schizophrenia. Games Health J. 2012 Oct; 1(5):381-383. Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Vinogradov S, Dowling GA. PMID: 24761318; PMCID: PMC3833370.
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    46. "We're not just sitting on the periphery": a staff perspective of physical activity in older adults with schizophrenia. Gerontologist. 2013 Jun; 53(3):474-83. Leutwyler H, Hubbard EM, Jeste DV, Vinogradov S. PMID: 22936534; PMCID: PMC3635853.
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    47. Games for Health Journal. Video Games to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults with Schizophrenia. 2012; 5(1):381-383. Leutwyler, H., Hubbard, E., Vinogradov, S., and Dowling, G.
    48. The impact of symptomatology on response to a health promoting intervention among older adults with schizophrenia. Diabetes Educ. 2010 Nov-Dec; 36(6):945-55. Leutwyler HC, Wallhagen M, McKibbin C. PMID: 21119068.
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    49. Older adults with schizophrenia finding a place to belong. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2010 Aug; 31(8):507-13. Leutwyler HC, Chafetz L, Wallhagen M. PMID: 20624018.
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    50. Understanding physical health of older adults with schizophrenia: building and eroding trust. J Gerontol Nurs. 2010 May; 36(5):38-45. Leutwyler HC, Wallhagen MI. PMID: 19928709.
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