A5047001590- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Sleep and related disorders
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Social Media in Health Education
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Diabetes and associated disorders
University of Illinois Chicago
2016-2025
University of York
2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2016-2024
Dignity Health
2016
Illinois Wesleyan University
2016
Burke Foundation
2015
Lurie Children's Hospital
2011
National Suicide Research Foundation
2010
York Hospital
2010
The gut microbiota, via the production of metabolites entering circulation, plays a role in blood pressure regulation. Blood is also affected by characteristics sleep. To date, no studies have examined relationships among microbiota/metabolites, pressure, and We hypothesized that fragmented sleep associated with elevated mean arterial an altered dysbiotic microbial community, changes fecal metabolites. In our model system, rats were randomized to 8 h fragmentation during rest phase (light...
This study reports the prevalence of bullying victimization at school and work among college freshmen relationships between changes in alcohol consumption problems. Web survey data 2 time points from a sample 2118 8 colleges universities Midwestern United States indicated that 43% students experienced 33% work. Bullying, particularly school, consistently predicted problematic drinking, after controlling for baseline drinking other stressors.
Objectives: To determine whether implementation of universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) in the state Illinois has affected ages at diagnosis loss and implantation children receiving cochlear implants to how often undergoing had UNHS results with no indication (pass).Design: Retrospective case review 417 randomly selected pediatric implant recipients born before after was mandated by law Illinois.Data analyzed included status, initial sensorineural (SNHL) severe profound SNHL, age...
Abstract Objective Psychosocial factors are known to predict chronic pain, and the use of complementary integrative health (CIH) therapies address pain is emerging among military population. However, conflicting results on outcomes warrant additional research. This study aimed 1) evaluate benefit adding a CIH management program standard rehabilitative care (SRC), as compared with SRC alone, precursor an intensive functional restoration (FR) program; 2) identify that improvement in after...
Binge drinking prevalence rates are highest in young adults; however, little is known about the effects of binge on blood pressure (BP) and other cardiovascular health metrics individuals between 18 45 years age. The aim this study was to determine regular BP, lipid glucose levels if there were differences these associations men women.
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact a mental illness self-management intervention, called Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), on use and need for health services over time compared with nutrition wellness education.Participants were recruited from outpatient community settings in Chicago, Illinois. Using single-blind, randomized controlled trial design, 143 individuals assigned WRAP or education course assessed at baseline 2-month 8-month follow-up. intervention...
Studies have identified sex differences in symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS); however, retrospective designs, abstraction from medical records, and variations assessment forms make it difficult to determine the clinical significance differences.The aim this study is influence on occurrence distress 13 for patients presenting emergency department suggestive ACS.A total 1064 admitted 5 departments with triggering a cardiac evaluation were enrolled. Demographic variables, symptoms,...
To examine the benefits of a culturally targeted compared with nontargeted smoking cessation intervention on outcomes among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) smokers.A prospective randomized design was used to evaluate added an LGBT Courage Quit (CTQ-CT) treatment (N = 172) standard (CTQ; N 173). The program consisted six sessions combined 8 weeks nicotine replacement therapy. primary outcome 7-day point prevalence quit rates. Secondary examined included changes in dependence,...
Abstract Background Older adults were more likely to be socially isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased risk of depression and loneliness. The Behavioural Activation in Social Isolation (BASIL+) trial investigated whether a (BA) intervention delivered remotely could mitigate loneliness at-risk older people pandemic. Methods We undertook multicentre randomised controlled [ISRCTN63034289] BA among (65+) multiple long-term health conditions, including low mood or depression. was...
Abstract Background The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Task Force (RTF) on Standards for Chronic Low Back Pain impact score is a composite measure Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) pain intensity, interference and physical function. PROMIS surveys are available in short-form computer adaptive testing (CAT) formats. Minimal important change (MIC) can be estimated to determine if between-group differences large enough important. To date, three...
People with sickle cell disease frequently use complementary and integrative therapies to cope their pain, yet few studies have evaluated effectiveness. The 3-arm, 3-site pragmatic Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Trial of Guided Relaxation Acupuncture for Chronic Sickle Cell Disease Pain (GRACE) has 3 priorities: (1) evaluate guided relaxation acupuncture improve pain control; (2) determine the most appropriate effective treatment sequence any given patient based on unique...
Background: Attention control is an important part of clinical trials, allowing the influence attention to be parsed from effects intervention. Poor group design can lead unintended outcomes, overestimate effectiveness intervention, or threaten a potentially beneficial treatment. The aims this paper were describe development novel using TED Talks and provide recommendations for condition. Methods: Twenty-four selected inclusion in talks ranged 6.0 19.1 minutes total length 4 hours 12 (mean =...
Abstract Objective Effective chronic pain management is essential for maintaining psychological health and quality of life. Chronic often co-occurs with physiological concerns such as sleep-related impairment, fatigue, catastrophizing, all which interact influence treatment outcomes. This study explored the dynamic interactions among pain-related outcomes in adults undergoing complementary integrative and/or standard rehabilitative care interventions. Materials Methods Using a secondary...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability a technology-assisted behavioral sleep intervention (Sleep-Opt-In) examine effects Sleep-Opt-In on duration regularity, glucose indices, patient-reported outcomes. Short irregular schedules are associated with reduced glycemic control greater variability. Methods: A randomized controlled parallel-arm pilot employed. Adults type 1 diabetes (n = 14) were recruited from Midwest 3:2 sleep-optimization or Healthy...
Physical health screenings were conducted by researchers and peer wellness specialists for adults attending publicly-funded community mental programs. A total of 457 with serious illnesses attended fairs in 4 U.S. states screened 8 common medical co-morbidities risk factors. Also assessed self-reported competencies, conditions, service utilization. Compared to non-institutionalized adults, markedly higher proportions positive obesity (60%), hypertension (32%), diabetes (14%), smoking (44%),...
Early diagnosis is critical in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), particularly ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), because effective therapies are time-dependent. Aims this secondary analysis were to determine: (i) prognostic value symptoms for an ACS conjunction electrocardiographic (ECG) and troponin results; (ii) if any 13 associated prehospital delay those presenting emergency department (ED) potential ACS. Patients receiving a cardiac evaluation ED...
Abstract Background Patient access to health information using electronic patient portals is increasingly common. Portal use has the potential improve patients’ engagement with their and particularly important for patients chronic illness; however, abilities, attitudes, of are poorly understood. Methods A single-center, cross-sectional survey was conducted 240 consecutive pre- post-kidney transplant all levels technological proficiency who presented an urban center in United States. The...
The purpose of the study was to determine whether older (≥65 years) and younger (<65 women presenting emergency department (ED) with symptoms suggestive acute coronary syndrome (ACS) varied on risk factors, comorbid conditions, functional status, that have implications for emergent cardiac care. Women admitted five EDs were enrolled. ACS Symptom Checklist used measure symptoms. Comorbid conditions status measured Charlson Comorbidity Index Duke Activity Status Index. Logistic regression...