- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Management of metastatic bone disease
University of California, San Diego
2024
San Diego State University
2024
Jacobs (United States)
2024
Institute for Development and Economic Analysis
2024
University of California, Davis
2024
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2016-2017
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2015
Center for Innovation
2015
Baylor College of Medicine
2015
University of Houston
2014
We conducted a meta-analysis of 28 studies comprising 39 samples to ask the question, “What is magnitude association between various baseline child cognitive characteristics and response reading intervention?” Studies were located via literature searches, contact with researchers in field, review references from National Reading Panel Report. Eligible participant populations included at-risk elementary school children enrolled third grade or below. Effects analyzed using shifting unit...
Objective: We compared mental health service utilization among older, depressed Veterans (60 years or older) with and without coexisting dementia. Methods: This retrospective study examined data from the 2010 Health Administration National Patient Care Database outpatient treatment files of a newly recognized diagnosis depression ( N = 177,710). Results: Approximately 48.84% dementia 32.00% only received services within 12 months p < .0001). were more likely to receive...
This is a single-case study of an obese African American female Veteran who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Her presenting psychological symptoms included clinically significant night terrors, insomnia, low self-worth, motivation, social isolation. Poor dietary physical activity responses to her contributed weight gain, as well interfered with weight-loss efforts. A telephone-based cognitive behavioral treatment integrating mental health principles was provided. Over...
Eight-to-ten percent of returning combat veterans report symptoms Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which 7–13% also Social Anxiety Disorder. Both disorders are characterized by maladaptive patterns social functioning, can have significant effects on the lives and increase suicidal risk. The objective present study was to identify elements lived experience college student experiencing anxiety avoidance. Twelve with post-9/11 active duty service were interviewed about their experiences...
The objectives of the study were to (1) assess extent which interrater reliability pain drawing location and dispersion scoring methods are similar across disciplines in a sample patients with cancer treatment‐induced neuropathic ( N = 56); (2) investigate indicators validity this unique sample. Patients undergoing therapy completed Brief Pain Inventory Body Map, MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, McGill Questionnaire. Intraclass correlation coefficients among medical psychology professionals...
Although the majority of Veterans are overweight or obese, and many have comorbid mental health disorders, little is known about most effective way to intervene in this complex population. This case describes a telephone-based cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression weight management with an obese Veteran bipolar disorder. His wife joined sessions leverage spousal support. The evidenced variable levels physical activity mood fluctuations during treatment; although he reported some...
Abstract Introduction Obesity is highly comorbid with psychological symptoms in veterans, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. Obese veterans often display suboptimal weight loss poor physical functioning when participating management programs. The MOVE! program aims to increase healthy eating activity promote obese veterans. Adequately addressing barriers necessary maximize outcomes for PTSD, We examined the preliminary of administering Healthy...
Abstract The IDEA Engineering Student Center at the University of California San Diego's Jacobs School was established in 2010 to focus on engineering student diversity and inclusion initiatives following a series racially charged incidents affecting our campus' Black students. From its inception, aimed 1) outreach, 2) recruitment yield, 3) academic success enrichment, 4) retention graduation for underrepresented minority (URM) Through lens nonprofit organizational lifecycles, transitioned...