Lindsay B. Demers MS, PhD
Assistant Professor, Geriatrics
Director, Education Evaluation Core
75 E. Newton St | (617) 638-8383ldemers@bu.edu
lindsay.demers@bmc.org

Sections
Geriatrics
Biography
Dr. Demers is a mixed-methods researcher with over 10 years of evaluation experience. Her quantitative expertise lies in the application of advanced regression techniques such as hierarchical linear modeling and structural equation modeling, the development of valid and reliable survey instruments, the creation of observation and scoring rubrics, and best practices for estimating inter-rater reliability. Her qualitative expertise is focused on the collection and analysis of interview data, specifically the assessment of fidelity of implementation and participation in education interventions.
Education
Psychology, PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2011
Psychology, MS, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2007
Psychology, BA, Clark University, 2005
Publications
O'Brien SK, Koehl JL, Demers LB, Hayes BD, Barra ME. Safety and Tolerability of 23.4% Hypertonic Saline Administered Over 2 to 5 Minutes for the Treatment of Cerebral Herniation and Intracranial Pressure Elevation. Neurocrit Care. 2023 Apr; 38(2):312-319. PMID: 36171519.
Published on 9/19/2022Chakyayil S, Rogers M, Demers LB. An innovative clinic model for student learning. Clin Teach. 2022 Dec; 19(6):e13528. PMID: 36123817.
Published on 7/29/2022Suarez S, Lupez E, Demers L, Streed CG, Siegel J. Gender and Sexual Diverse Health Education: A Needs Assessment Among Internal Medicine Residents. LGBT Health. 2022 Nov; 9(8):589-594. PMID: 35905057.
Published on 3/15/2022Remein CD, Childs E, Beard J, Demers LB, Benjamin EJ, Wingerter SL. "Getting Started": A Pilot Introductory Narrative Writing Session for Interprofessional Faculty in Academic Health Sciences. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2022; 13:265-274. PMID: 35313635.
Published on 3/2/2022Mushero N, Demers LB, Chippendale R. An Interactive Workshop on Managing Dysphagia in Older Adults With Dementia. MedEdPORTAL. 2022; 18:11223. PMID: 35309254.
Published on 2/9/2022Fantasia KL, Demers LB, Steenkamp DW, Modzelewski KL. An Opportunity for Improvement: Evaluation of Diabetes Technology Education Among Adult Endocrinology Training Programs. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022 Feb 09; 19322968221077132. PMID: 35135342.
Published on 10/19/2021Jawa R, Laks J, Saravanan N, Demers L, Wishik-Miller G. Physician trainees' compassion satisfaction, burnout, and self-efficacy when caring for people who inject drugs. Subst Abus. 2022; 43(1):675-681. PMID: 34666627.
Published on 6/4/2021Jawa R, Saravanan N, Burrowes SAB, Demers L. A call for training graduate medical students on harm reduction for people who inject drugs. Subst Abus. 2021; 42(3):266-268. PMID: 34086530.
Published on 3/23/2021Knodle R, Demers L, Simmons R. Infectious Complications in Injection Drug Use. MedEdPORTAL. 2021 03 23; 17:11124. PMID: 33816787.
Published on 11/20/2020Ock S, Demers LB, McDougal JC. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment of Insomnia in Primary Care for Resident Physicians. MedEdPORTAL. 2020 11 20; 16:11002. PMID: 33241115.