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Karen M. Goldstein

Associate Professor of Medicine
Medicine, General Internal Medicine
508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


Dr. Goldstein's research interests include women's health, cardiovascular risk reduction, evidence synthesis methodology and peer support.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Medicine · 2023 - Present Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine

Recent Publications


Characterizing Intervention Components and Complexity of Nonpharmacologic Healthcare Interventions to Manage Distress Behaviors in Older Adults.

Journal Article J Appl Gerontol · January 2026 Distress behaviors are common in residential care settings and contribute to staff burnout and poor quality of life for older adults. While nonpharmacologic interventions reduce distress behaviors, implementation in routine care remains challenging. Our st ... Full text Link to item Cite

Psychiatric Conditions and Symptoms After Toxic Environmental Exposures During Military Service: An Evidence Map.

Journal Article Med Care · January 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: US service members are often exposed to a range of service-related hazards. To date, there has been limited synthesis of the existing research conducted on military environmental exposures and subsequent psychiatric conditions and symptoms. OBJ ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Informing public policy support for family caregivers based on typologies of need

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers · 2022 - 2024

IPA-Mary Liz Wing

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2019 - 2021

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2004 M.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2002 M.S.P.H.