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Recent Publications

Publication
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Considering Relative Rurality inTobacco Regulatory Science

Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRUST), Jun 1 2025, In: Nicotine and Tobacco Research. 27, 6, p. 1147-1150 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccinations in United States primary care practices

Ataç, Ö., Peterson, L. E. & Waters, T. M., Jun 2025, In: PloS one. 20, 6 June, e0325934.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Vaccine Hesitancy Through a Global Lens: Cross-Cultural Evidence from a Special Issue

Shah, G. H. & Nguyen, T. H., May 2025, In: Vaccines. 13, 5, 529.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Psychosocial wellbeing and short sleep duration among U.S. adults

Datta, B. K., Jaremski, J. E., Chang, A. & Sengupta, S., May 2025, In: Sleep and Breathing. 29, 2, 135.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Long COVID and the Higher Risk of Food Insecurity Among Participants and Nonparticipants of Food Assistance Programs in the United States

Datta, B. K. & Phillips, S., Apr 2025, In: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 125, 4, p. 555-566 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Rurality Status and Cardiovascular Events/Survival in Older Men With Prostate Cancer

Jiang, S., Patel, V., Stabellini, N., Datta, B., Nain, P., Seth, L., Kunhiraman, H. H., Nettles, D., Malik, S., Patel, S. A., Rupji, M., Ward, K., Switchenko, J. M., Moore, J. X., Weintraub, N. L. & Guha, A., Apr 2025, In: JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 23, 4, :e247094.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Demographic variation in continuous glucose monitoring utilisation among patients with type 1 diabetes from a US regional academic medical centre: a retrospective cohort study, 2018-2021

Atac, O., Heier, K. R., Moga, D., Fowlkes, J., Sohn, M. W., Kruse-Diehr, A. J., Waters, T. M. & Lacy, M. E., Mar 13 2025, In: BMJ Open. 15, 3, e088785.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Association Between Abdominal Obesity, Body Mass Index, and Hypertension in India: Evidence From a Large Nationally Representative Data

Gupta, R. D., Haider, M. R., Roy, S., Hashan, M. R., Baral, A., Tamanna, N., Mazumder, A., Haider, S. S. & Datta, B., Mar 2025, In: Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 27, 3, e70034.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Outcomes

Tsai, M. H., Shahsavari, D., Chen, J., Moazzami, B. & Sridhar, S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Assessing the Inter-Rater and Inter-Trial Reliability of the NeurOptics Pupillary Light Response-3000 Pupillometer

Jehu, D. A., Bolgla, L. A., Armas, S. & Dutton, F., 2025, In: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 20, 2, p. 157-167 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Moving Discussion Off the Discussion Board: A Method for Enhancing Student Engagement

Wackerbarth, S., 2025, Pedagogicon .

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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COVID-19-Related Financial Hardship and Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Among Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Arshad, S., Hu, X., Krukowski, R. A., Waters, T. M., Vidal, G. A., Schwartzberg, L., Lipscomb, J. & Graetz, I., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Health Services Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Enhancing Feedback Opportunities for Students: A Quick Poll Pilot Test

Wackerbarth, S. & Miller, M. A., Nov 18 2024, In: College Teaching.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Enhancing Latent Tuberculosis Infection Treatment Adherence with Mobile Health Intervention: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Kumar, R., Singhal, M., Ravishankar, N., Sinha, A. P., Verma, A., Kumar, B. & Islam, K. M. M., Oct 1 2024, In: National Journal of Community Medicine. 15, 10, p. 792-799 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Advancing Health Policy and Outcomes for People With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities A Community-Led Agenda

Pham, H. H., Benevides, T. W., Andresen, M. L., Bahr, M., Nicholson, J., Corey, T., Jaremski, J. E., Faughnan, K., Edelman, M., Hernandez-Hons, A., Langer, C., Shore, S., Ausderau, K., Burstin, H., Hingle, S. T., Kirk, A. S., Johnson, K., Siasoco, V., Budway, E. & Chin Kit-Wells, M. D. & 24 others, Cifra-Bean, L., Damiani, M., Eisenchenk, S., Finn, C., Friedman, M., Onaiwu, M. G., Haythorn, M., Jirikowic, T., Lo, M. C., Mackin, C., Mangrum, T., Matisse, Z. A., Merahn, S., Myers, A. L., Nobbie, P. D., Siebert, J. H., Skoch, M. G., Smith, I., Stasio, B. J., Sullivan, M. K., Vuong, H., Wheeler, M., Wigington, T. G. & Woodward, C., Aug 2 2024, In: JAMA Health Forum. 5, 8, p. e242201

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Assessment of Final Year Nursing Students’ Willingness and Readiness to Work With Patients With COVID-19 During the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Ningsih, D. K., Ulya, I., Kartika, A. W. & Monirul Islam, K. M., Feb 2024, In: AJPM Focus. 3, 1, 100157.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Mapping of digital health interventions for the self-management of COPD: A systematic review

Verma, A., Behera, A., Kumar, R., Gudi, N., Joshi, A. & Islam, K. M., Nov 1 2023, In: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. 24, 101427.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Patient Engagement in Patient Portals in Appalachia v. Surrounding U.S. Census Regions

Tudor, H. L., Ingram, R. & Wackerbarth, S., 2023, In: University of kentucky Libraries.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Lean in Healthcare: Time for Evolution or Revolution?

Wackerbarth, S. B., Bishop, S. S. & Aroh, A. C., Jan 2021, In: Journal for Healthcare Quality.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Are there Rural-Urban Differences in Dentist Supply?

Wackerbarth, S., 2019, In: EC Dental Science.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Does vigilance in decision-making matter for dementia family caregivers?

Wackerbarth, S. B. & Tarasenko, Y. N., May 4 2018, In: Aging & Mental Health.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Improvement through Small Cycles of Change: Lessons from an Academic Medical Center Emergency Department

Arbune, A., Wackerbarth, S., Allison, P. & Conigliaro, J., Sep 2017, In: Journal for Healthcare Quality.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention For COPD Improved Mental Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Severely Impaired Patients

Coultas, D., Jackson, B., Russo, R., Peoples, J., Ashmore, J., Sloan, J., Uhm, M., Singh, K. P. & Bae, S., 2017, In: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Age Differences in Information Use While Making Decisions: Resource Limitations or Processing Differences?

Jacobs-Lawson, J. M., Schumacher, M. M. & Wackerbarth, S. B., Dec 2016, In: International Journal of Aging and Human Development.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Enhancing the Value Care of Lung Cancer Treatment for a Medically Underserved Population in Kentucky

Wackerbarth, S., 2016, Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Taking the Pulse of a Target Population: Assessing Change Readiness

Wackerbarth, S., McGladrey, M. & Fanucchi, L., Jul 2015, In: Quality management in health care.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Human Side of Lean Teams

Wackerbarth, S. B., Strawser-Srinath, J. R. & Conigliaro, J. C., May 2015, In: American Journal of Medical Quality.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Introduction to statistical analysis of laboratory data

Bae, S., Singh, K. & Bartolucci, A., Jan 1 2015, wiley. 256 p.

Research output: Book/Report › Book

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Quality of Care Measurement

Wackerbarth, S., 2015, Managerial Epidemiology: Cases & Concepts, Third Edition .

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

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Colorectal Cancer Screening: Patients' and Physicians' Perspectives on Decision-Making Factors

Tarasenko, Y. N., Wackerbarth, S. B., Love, M. M., Joyce, J. M. & Haist, S. A., Jun 2011, In: Journal of Cancer Education.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Variations in CRC Screening Practice: Would This Patient Be Screened?

Wackerbarth, S. B., Tarasenko, Y. N., Joyce, J. M. & Haist, S. A., Dec 2010, In: Health Outcomes Research in Medicine.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Modeling the decision to undergo colorectal cancer screening: insights on patient preventive decision making

Wackerbarth, S., 2008, In: Medical Care.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Using Decision Tree Models to Depict Primary Care Physicians CRC Screening Decision Heuristics

Wackerbarth, S. B., Tarasenko, Y. N., Curtis, L. A., Joyce, J. M. & Haist, S. A., Sep 21 2007, In: Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Physician colorectal cancer screening recommendations: An examination based on informed decision making

Wackerbarth, S. B., Tarasenko, Y. N., Joyce, J. M. & Haist, S. A., Apr 2007, In: Patient Education and Counseling.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Perceived barriers and benefits were factors in decision making about colorectal screening

Wackerbarth, S. B., Jan 2006, In: Evidence-based nursing.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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“Do We Really Need All That Equipment?“: Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Decisions

Wackerbarth, S. B., Peters, J. C. & Haist, S. A., Apr 2005, In: Qualitative Health Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Diagnosis‐seeking at subspecialty memory clinics: trigger events

Streams, M. E., Wackerbarth, S. B. & Maxwell, A., Oct 2003, In: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The characteristics of dementia caregiving onset

Gaugler, J. E., Wackerbarth, S. B., Mendiondo, M., Schmitt, F. A. & Smith, C. D., Mar 2003, In: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Capturing the Insights of Family Caregivers: Survey Item Generation with a Coupled Interview/Focus Group Process

Wackerbarth, S. B., Streams, M. E. & Smith, M. K., Oct 2002, In: Qualitative Health Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Alzheimer's Family Caregiver as Decision Maker: A Typology of Decision Styles

Wackerbarth, S. B., Sep 2002, In: Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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