Cleopatra Kum, PHD, RN

Dr. Cleopatra Kum is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Co-Leader of the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement (ORE) Core of the University of Cincinnati Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research (CANDR). Her research focuses on health promotion and disease prevention among family caregivers, especially those caring for older adults and individuals affected by cardiovascular disease, stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions.
A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar and an NHLBI Programs to Increase Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE-CVD) scholar, Dr. Kum conducts collaborative family-caregiving research and has contributed as a nurse interventionist to an NIH-funded study focused on improving outcomes for family caregivers of stroke survivors. She has presented her research at regional, national, and international conferences and disseminates her work through peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Kum is also an experienced nurse entrepreneur and founder of Family Support Care, a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across southwestern Ohio. Her clinical and leadership experience spans cardiac, orthopedic, home health, and nursing administration. Across her research, teaching, clinical practice, and entrepreneurship, she seeks to empower patients, caregivers, and communities to participate actively in their health and improve health outcomes.

Bachelor of Science : Northern Kentucky University Kentucky, 2015 (Nursing)

Bachelor of Science: University of Buea, Cameroon Southwest Region, Cameroon, 2005 (Geology and Environmental Sciences)

Doctor of Philosophy: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, 2021 (Nursing)

Stroke Family Caregiver Health
Dementia Caregiving
Family Caregiving
Aging
Home Health Care
Nursing Entrepreneurship
Global Health

08-15-2022 - Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio

09-16-2016 - Administrator and Founder, Family Support Care, Cincinnati, Ohio

01-01-2025 - Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Outreach, and Fundraising, Executive Board Member, African Professionals Network, Cincinnati, Ohio

01-01-2024 - Chair of Scholarship Committee, Board Member, Association of Professionals in Aging, Cincinnati, Ohio

02-01-2016 -02-01-2018 Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step Down Unit, The Christ Hospita, Cincinnati, Ohio

Investigators:Kum, C. (PI), Bakas, T. (Faculty Advisor/Primary Mentor) 05-25-2018 -05-25-2021 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Robert Wood Johnson Future of Nursing Scholar Role:PI 125,000 Completed Type:Fellowship Level:National

Investigators:Kum, C., & Bakas, T. (Bakas Primary Sponsor) 10-01-2020 -10-01-2021 Anderson, Workman & Davis Scholarship Factors Associated with Stroke Family Caregiver Health. Role:PI 2500 Completed Type:Grant Level:Regional

Investigators:Kum, C. 08-15-2021 -08-15-2026 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Research Start-up Funds Role:PI Active Type:Contract Level:University

Investigators:Kum, C. 07-01-2026 -07-01-2027 Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) KumZ Caregiver Relief Dementia Respite Program Role:PI 124,170 Active Type:Grant Level:National

Investigators:Kum, C; Bakas, T; Dothard-Peterson, T. 07-01-2026 -07-01-2027 UC Center for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CANDR) Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core Role:Core Co-Leader Level:University

Investigators:Samantha Boch (PI); Co-PIs: Cleopatra Kum, Kelly Stacy, Erin Dickman 06-01-2023 -08-31-2023 American Nurses Association Innovation Sandbox Award Role:Co-PI 1000 Completed Level:National

Investigators:Samantha Boch (PI); Co-PIs: Cleopatra Kum, Kelly Stacy, Erin Dickman 06-01-2023 -08-31-2023 NIH Applicant Assistance Program MyFamilyNurse Role:Co-PI Completed Level:National

Investigators:PI: Cleopatra Kum; Co-PIs: Prajwal Paudyal, Tashi Gurung, Ayomide Bankole 01-01-2024 -03-30-2024 NIH Applicant Assistance Program AI-Enhanced OASIS-E Assessments with Qualz.ai Role:PI Completed Level:National

Investigators:PI: Cleopatra Kum; Co-PIs: Prajwal Paudyal, Tashi Gurung, Ayomide Bankole 03-01-2024 -03-01-2025 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing AI-Enhanced OASIS-E Assessments: Advancing Home-Based Care through Intelligent Patient Assessments Role:PI Completed Type:Grant Level:University

Published Abstracts

Kum, C ; Phillips, C ; Warner, L ; Banisalman, I ; Roche-Dean, M. (2024) THE CULTURE OF FAMILY CAREGIVING OF OLDER ADULTS AMONG AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS TO THE US AND CANADA . [Abstract]INNOVATION IN AGING, Volume8, ,141-142Author

THE CULTURE OF FAMILY CAREGIVING OF OLDER ADULTS AMONG AFRICAN AND AFRO-CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS TO THE US AND CANADA

Kum, C ; Kum, F ; Kum, C ; Kum, M. (2024) OVERCOMING TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS: A US ENTERPRISE'S JOURNEY IN COVID VACCINE ACCESS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN SOUTHWEST OHIO. [Abstract] INNOVATION IN AGING, 8 ,484-484Author

OVERCOMING TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS: A US ENTERPRISE'S JOURNEY IN COVID VACCINE ACCESS FOR OLDER ADULTS IN SOUTHWEST OHIO

Kum, C ; Jones, H ; Miller, E ; Kreitzer, N ; Bakas, T. (2023) THEORETICALLY BASED FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STROKE FAMILY CAREGIVER HEALTH. [Abstract]INNOVATION IN AGING, (7 ) ,927-927

THEORETICALLY BASED FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STROKE FAMILY CAREGIVER HEALTH

Peer Reviewed Publications

Kum, Cleopatra; Miller, Elaine L; Jones, Holly; Kean, Emily B; Kreitzer, Natalie; Bakas, Tamilyn  (2022). Theoretically Based Factors Affecting Stroke Family Caregiver Health: An Integrative Review. Western journal of nursing research, 44 (3) , 338-351More Information

Bakas, Tamilyn; Jones, Holly; Israel, Jahmeel; Kum, Cleopatra; Miller, Elaine LDesigning and Evaluating a Goal-Setting Tip Sheet for Stroke Family Caregiver Health. Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 46 (5) , 279-288More Information

Kum, Cleopatra; Jones, Holly J; Miller, Elaine L; Kreitzer, Natalie; Bakas, TamilynTheoretically Based Factors Associated With Stroke Family Caregiver Health. Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 49 (3) , 86-94More Information

Al-Faraj, Hanan; Kum, Cleopatra; Warner, Lynn; Lee, Rebecca C; Becker, Richard; Bakas, Tamilyn  (2025). Mental Health Factors and Lifestyle Adherence After Myocardial Infarction: An Integrative Review. Western journal of nursing research, 47 (6) , 544-554More Information

Kum, Cleopatra; Kreitzer, Natalie; Jones, Holly J; Miller, Elaine L; Promsombut, Atiphat; Banisalman, Islam; Bakas, TamilynA Systematic Review of Psychometric Instruments Used to Measure Stroke Family Caregiver Health. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 58 (4) , 149-154More Information

Invited Presentations

Kum, C. & Bakas, T. (2019. ) Understanding health promotion in family caregivers of stroke survivors. Austin, Texas. Level:International

Kum, C. & Bakas, T. (2020. ) Theoretically based factors associated with stroke family caregiver health. Online. Level:National

Kum, C. & Bakas, T. (2019. ) Understanding impact of stroke family caregiving on caregiver health. Atlanta,GA. Level:National

Kum, C.E., Bakas, T. (2019. ) Factors associated with unhealthy days in family caregivers of stroke survivors. Kansas City., Missouri. Level:National

Kum, C. & Bakas, T. (2020. ) Understanding health in family caregivers of stroke survivors. .Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:Regional

Kum, C. (2020. ) Understanding the theory of chronic sorrow in people with developmental disabilities and their family caregivers. Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:Regional

Kum, C. (2023. ) Integrative and systematic review methodology in nursing research. Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local

08-15-2018-08-15-2021 PhD Nursing Research, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati, Ohio

08-15-2018-08-15-2019 Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati, Ohio

2017: Midwestern Nursing Research Society(MNRS) Member

2017: Member of the American Heart assocition

2023: Member of the Gerontological Society of America

2023: Member of Association of Nurse Educators Cameroon (ANEC)

2016: Executive Director of the KumZ International Medical Foundation

2018: Member of the American Heart Association

2024: Member of the Black Nurses Association

2024: Member of the Association of Professionals in Aging

2021: Member of the Association of Nurse Educators, Cameroon (ANEC)

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Phone: 5135585285
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