A5064781348- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
Baylor Scott & White Health
2017-2025
Baylor University
2025
University of Mississippi
2020-2021
University of Foggia
2015
Socioeconomic status (SES) is a determinant of cognitive and academic functioning among healthy ill children; however, few pediatric oncology studies examine SES long-term functioning. The current study systematically investigated as predictor outcomes children treated for localized brain tumors (BT) with photon radiation therapy (RT).248 on prospective, longitudinal, phase II trial conformal RT (54-59.4 Gy) ependymoma, low-grade glioma, or craniopharyngioma were monitored serially...
The various parks that make up the National Park Service (NPS) serve as popular destinations for individuals and families alike, seeking rest, relaxation beautiful views. work necessary to upkeep across country is extensive. These are maintained by approximately 20,000 employees (both permanent temporary). However, toll it takes has not been examined in depth. Researchers conducted qualitative thematic analysis on three focus groups of NPS at a remote unit southwestern United States (US)....
Abstract Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly co‐occurs with other disorders. Although there are several evidence‐based treatments available for PTSD and co‐occurring disorders, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), acceptance commitment (ACT), the unified protocol transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders (UP), limited findings clarify use baseline symptom data to help providers patients choose among treatments. To address this, current study...
Due to the stressful nature of job, firefighters are likely be at increased risk for behavioral health problems. This study examined access, attitudes, and preferences a large sample professional (N = 2,156) toward services using an online survey. Overall, 81% participants reported that they had access through their fire service department, although smaller departments were less offer such services. Despite available programs within service, most commonly would seek outside help from...
Abstract Introduction Firefighters represent an important population for understanding the consequences of exposure to potentially traumatic stressors. Hypothesis/Problem The researchers were interested in effects pre-employment disaster on firefighter recruits’ depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during first three years fire service hypothesized that: (1) disaster-exposed firefighters would have greater PTSD than non-exposed overall; (2) worsen over exposed...
The validity of the Couple Resilience Inventory was tested using 102 married or cohabiting firefighters. This instrument measures types relationship behavior that often occur during stressful life events and are expected to be associated with an ability cope employment in a occupation. It includes scales measuring two nearly orthogonal dimensions, one dimension pertaining positive other negative. Firefighters completed online questionnaire included satisfaction, exposure traumatic events,...
Abstract Background Head injuries are common injury in the fire service; however, very little data exist on risks this may pose to development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression high-risk population. Aims Our study aimed compare levels PTSD symptoms firefighters with a line-of-duty head injury, non-line-of-duty no injury. Methods In cross-sectional study, we assessed current as well retrospective injuries. Results Seventy-six per cent total sample reported at least one...
International students face unique COVID-19-related stressors, such as financial aid loss, limited social support, and discrimination (e.g., verbal harassment, physical assault). Additionally, pandemic chronic stress research is largely cross-sectional, trajectories over time remain unclear for psychological environmental factors predicting distress peri-pandemic growth. Accordingly, the current study examined of growth, well weekly predictors in international during early stages...
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a nationwide problem; yet, no firefighter mTBI data are available. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we assessed retrospective head injuries using WHO guidelines. We captured frequency and examined firefighters’ symptoms (e.g., Ohio State University Traumatic Brain Injury Identification method, Brief Screen, Warrior Administered Retrospective Causality Assessment Tool). Findings: Of 1,112 firefighters contacted, 60 responses were...
Abstract Objective: To promote equity for intersectionally disaster-vulnerable individuals and address three literature gaps: (1) incremental effects of collective self-efficacy as preparedness predictors, (2) differentiation fear perceived severity a disaster, (3) clarification the relationship between preparedness. Methods: Due to infection risks associated with communal housing, early in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many universities permitted students remain campus housing...
The author describes how she has earnestly struggled to find her fit in providing mental health services Hispanic/Latino clients and the Latino communities that belongs to. She wonders,
Introduction Interferon-related depressive disorders are well known in literature. Despite this, few study have been able to identify reliable predictors of depression Aims Our aim was examine the predictive value several bio-psycho-social factors for development persistent clinically significant patients affected by HCV treated with IFN. We also aimed at describing clinical course, treatment and impact on quality life depression. Methods conducted a cohort prospective assessments baseline...