Overview
Dr. Oyeyemi Walton is a geriatrician and health services researcher at Duke University School of Medicine, where she serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care. Her research examines dementia care models and how health systems can better support people living with dementia and their family caregivers.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Medicine
·
2026 - Present
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care,
Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Scholarly Works
Correlates and predictors of self-efficacy among dementia caregivers: D-CARE findings.
Journal article Alzheimers Dement · July 2026 INTRODUCTION: Greater dementia caregiver self-efficacy (CSE) may have considerable benefits for persons living with dementia (PLWD). The correlates of CSE have received little study. METHODS: Secondary analysis of an 18-month randomized pragmatic clinical ... Full text Link to item CiteSelf-efficacy change among diverse family caregivers in dementia care.
Journal article J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci · January 12, 2026 OBJECTIVES: To determine whether changes in caregiver self-efficacy (beliefs about one's ability to manage dementia-related problems and access help) differed by caregiver race and ethnicity across all participants enrolled in a large pragmatic trial of co ... Full text Link to item CiteEnd-of-Life Care for Older Adults With Dementia by Race and Ethnicity and Physicians' Role.
Journal article JAMA Health Forum · November 7, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Evidence is limited regarding whether end-of-life care for individuals with dementia varies by race and ethnicity, and whether observed variations can be explained by differences in the physicians providing their care. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate en ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation
Duke University, School of Medicine ·
2020
M.D.