Elizabeth A. Schlenk 1 Date: Dec. 2017 Curriculum Vitae
Name: Elizabeth A. Schlenk, PhD, RN, FAAN
Business Address: University of Pittsburgh Business E-Mail Address: [email protected] School of Nursing 3500 Victoria Street Suite 415 Pittsburgh PA 15261-0001
Business Phone: 412-624-4103 Business Fax: 412-383-7293
Education and Training
Undergraduate 1971-1975 Mount Mercy College BSN Department of Nursing Major: Nursing Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Minor: Chemistry Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Graduate 1980-1983 University of Iowa MA College of Nursing Major: Adult Health Nursing Iowa City, IA 52242 and Nursing Education
1988-1994 University of Michigan PhD School of Nursing Major: Nursing Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0482 Mentor: Susan Boehm
Post-Graduate 1994-1995 University of Pittsburgh Adherence Interventions School of Nursing Mentor: Dr. Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob Pittsburgh, PA 15261-0001
Appointments and Positions
Academic 2011-present University of Pittsburgh Associate Professor School of Nursing Department Acting Vice Chair for Administration, Dept. of Health & Community Systems 07/01/17 - 06/30/18 Pittsburgh, PA 15261-0001
2004-present University of Pittsburgh Coordinator, Masters of Science in Nursing Program/ School of Nursing Certificate in Nursing Research Program Dept. of Health & Community Systems Nurse Specialty Role—Nursing Research Pittsburgh, PA 15261-0001
1996-2011 University of Pittsburgh Assistant Professor School of Nursing Dept. of Health & Community Systems Pittsburgh, PA 15261-0001
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 2 1994-1995 University of Pittsburgh Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow School of Nursing Dept. of Health & Community Systems Pittsburgh, PA 15261-0001
1994 University of Michigan Research Associate School of Nursing and Comprehensive Cancer Center Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0752
1991-1994 University of Michigan Teaching Assistant School of Nursing Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0482
1990-1992 University of Michigan Tutor in Graduate Program School of Nursing Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0482
1988-1994 University of Michigan Research Assistant School of Nursing Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0482
1986-1988 Mount Mercy College Assistant Professor of Nursing Department of Nursing Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1983-1986 Mount Mercy College Instructor of Nursing Department of Nursing Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1982-1983 Mount Mercy College Part-Time Instructor of Nursing Department of Nursing Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
Non-Academic 1977-1980 Mercy Medical Center Charge Nurse, Medical Nursing Unit Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
1975-1977 Mercy Medical Center Staff Nurse, Medical Nursing Unit Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Licensure and Certification
1994 RN340293L Pennsylvania RN Nursing License (Expires 04/30/19)
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Membership in Professional and Scientific Societies
1998-present Member, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP), A Division of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1999-2001 Member, ARHP Educational Products Subcommittee of the Committee on Education 2001-2003 Member, ARHP Outcomes Measurements Resource Task Force charged to prepare a special issue of Arthritis Care & Research for outcomes measures in rheumatology 2003-2004 Member, ARHP Web Enhancement Task Force 2003-2004 Member, ARHP Committee on Research 2004-2006 Chair, ARHP Committee on Research 2004-2006 Member, ARHP Executive Committee 2004-2006 Liaison Member, ACR Committee on Research 2005 Member, ACR Research Agenda Task Force 2006-2008 Member, ARHP Committee on Education 2008-2011 Liaison Member, ACR Research and Education Foundation Scientific Advisory Council 2011-2013 Member-at-Large, Finance Member, ARHP Executive Committee 2011-2013 Liaison Member, ACR Finance Committee 2011-present Member, ACR Research and Education Field Speakers Bureau 2013-2014 Member-at-Large, ARHP Executive Committee 2013-2016 Member, ARHP Academic Rheumatology Task Force 2014-2015 President-Elect, ARHP 2014-2016 Member, ARHP Membership and Nominations Committee 2016-2017 Chair, ARHP Membership and Nominations Committee 2014-2017 Member, ARHP Executive Committee 2014-2015 Invited Guest, ACR Board of Directors 2014-2015 Invited Guest, ACR Executive Committee 2015-2016 President, ARHP 2015-2016 Member, ACR Board of Directors 2015-2016 Member, ACR Executive Committee 2015-2017 Member, ARHP NP/PA Rheumatology Fellowship Task Force 2015-2016 Invited Guest, ACR Rheumatology Research Foundation Board of Directors 2015-2016 Invited Guest, ACR Nominations and Appointments Committee 2016-2017 Member, ACR Nominations and Appointments Committee 2017-2018 Member, Rheumatology Research Foundation Governance Task Force
1988-present Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine
1995-present Member, American Nurses Association /Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
1983-1995 Member, American Nurses Association/Iowa Nurses Association 1984-1986 Chair, Newsletter Committee, District 5, Iowa Nurses Association 1987-1988 Co-Chair, Nominations Committee, District 5, Iowa Nurses Association 1985, ‘86, ‘87 Delegate, District 5, Iowa Nurses Association Conventions
1995-present Member, Eastern Nursing Research Society
1982-1995 Member, Midwestern Nursing Research Society
1981-present Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 1981-1995 Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Chapter 1984-1986 Co-Chair, Eligibility Committee, Mount Mercy College Nursing Honor Society (predecessor to Kappa Xi Chapter) Elizabeth A. Schlenk 4 1984-1987 Faculty Counselor, Mount Mercy College Nursing Honor Society (predecessor to Kappa Xi Chapter) 1987-1988 Co-Chair, Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Xi Chapter Chartering 1988-1995 Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Xi Chapter 1995-present Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Chapter
2006-present Member, Association of Clinical Research Professionals
2008-present Member, Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science
Honors
1971-1975 Mount Mercy College Dean's List every semester 1975 Mount Mercy College Graduated Summa Cum Laude 1980-1982 University of Iowa Professional Nurse Traineeship 1981 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Chapter Scholarship 1992 University of Michigan School of Nursing Most Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award 1992-1993 University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women Scholarship 1993 University of Michigan School of Nursing Best Role Model in Research Award 1993 University of Michigan School of Nursing Most Willing to Help Fellow Students Award 1993 University of Michigan Professional Nurse Traineeship 2007 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Eta Chapter Leadership in Nursing Award for Research 2012 University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award Tenure Track 2017 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing 2017 Lucie Young Kelly Faculty Leadership Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Publications
Refereed Articles (* Data Based, § Senior Author)
1. *Schlenk, E. A., & Hart, L. K. (1984). Relationship between health locus of control, health value, and social support and compliance of persons with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Care, 7(6), 566-574. PMID: 6510181.
2. *Boehm, S., Schlenk, E. A., Raleigh, E., & Ronis, D. (1993). Behavioral analysis and behavioral strategies to improve self-management of type II diabetes. Clinical Nursing Research, 2(3), 327-344. PMID: 8401245.
3. *Boehm, S., Whall, A. L., Cosgrove, K. L., Locke, J. D., & Schlenk, E. A. (1995). Behavioral analysis and nursing interventions for reducing disruptive behaviors of patients with dementia. Applied Nursing Research, 8(3), 118- 122. PMID: 7668853.
4. *Boehm, S., Coleman-Burns, P., Schlenk, E. A., Funnell, M. M., Parzuchowski, J., & Powell, I. J. (1995). Prostate cancer in African American men: Increasing knowledge and self-efficacy. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 12(3), 161-169. doi: 10.1207/s15327655jchn1203_4. PMID: 7561994.
5. *Boehm, S., Schlenk, E. A., Funnell, M. M., Powers, H., & Ronis, D. L. (1997). Predictors of adherence to nutrition recommendations in people with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Educator, 23(2), 157-165. PMID: 9155314.
6. *Schlenk, E. A., Erlen, J. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., McDowell, J., Engberg, S., Sereika, S. M., Rohay, J. M., & Bernier, M. J. (1998). Health-related quality of life in chronic disorders: A comparison across studies using the MOS SF- 36. Quality of Life Research, 7(1), 57-65. PMID: 9481151.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 5 7. *Schlenk, E. A., & Boehm, S. (1998). Behaviors in type II diabetes during contingency contracting. Applied Nursing Research, 11(2), 77-83. PMID: 9627434.
8. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Erlen, J. A., Schlenk, E. A., Ryan, C. M., Sereika, S. M., & Doswell, W. M. (2000). Adherence in chronic disease. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 18, 48-90. PMID: 10918932.
9. Schlenk, E. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., & Engberg, S. (2004). Medication non-adherence among older adults: A review of strategies and interventions for improvement. Journal of Gerontological Nursing 30(7), 33-43. PMID: 15287325.
10. Lias, J., Schlenk, E. A., & Starz, T. W. (2005). Physical activity and young adult women: Maximizing benefit, minimizing risk. The Female Patient, 30(6), 40-44.
11. Burke, L. E., Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Cohen, S. M., Happ, M. B., & Dorman, J. S. (2005). Developing research competence to support evidence-based practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 21(6), 358-363. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2005.10.011. PMID: 16311231.
12. §Chia, L. R., Schlenk, E. A., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006). Effect of personal and cultural beliefs on medication adherence in the elderly. Drugs and Aging, 23(3), 191-202. (leading article). PMID: 16608375.
13. Schlenk, E., Fitzgerald, G. K., & Starz, T. (2007). Osteoarthritis Q&A: Key insights on exercise for managing OA. Arthritis Practitioner, 3(4), 14-16.
14. Engberg, S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2007). Evidence-based practice: Asking the right question. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 33(6), 571-573. doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2007.09.003. PMID: 18035176.
15. *Henderson, W. A., Fall-Dickson, J. M., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, K. H., Matthews, J. T., & Erlen, J. A. (2008). Effects of liver disease on the well-being of persons living with HIV. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 19(5), 368-374. doi: 10.1016/j.jana.2008.05.004. PMCID: 2577288. PMID: 18762144.
16. *Schlenk, E. A., Bernardo, L. M., Organist, L. A., Klem, M. L., & Engberg, S. (2008). Optimizing medication adherence in older patients: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 15(12), 595-606. PMCID: 2677827. PMID: 19424450.
17. §Seybold, L., Reiser, L., & Schlenk, E. (2008). . RN, 71(12), 32-36. (1.0 continuing nursing education credit). PMID: 19108568.
18. §Reiser, L. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2009). Clinical use of physical activity measures. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 21(2), 87-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2008.0039.x. PMID: 19228246.
19. *Schlenk, E. A., Ross, D., Stilley, C. S., Dunbar-Jacob, J., & Olshansky, E. (2009). Research participation among older adults with mobility limitation. Clinical Nursing Research, 18(4), 348-369. doi: 10.1177/1054773809341732. PMCID: 2825481. PMID: 19692549.
20. Engberg, S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010). Power: How to use it in evidence-based practice. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 37(1), 14-16. doi: 10.1097/WON.0b013e3181c688f1. PMID: 20075686.
21. *Henderson, W. A., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, K. H., Hadigan, C. M., Martino, A. C., Sereika, S. M., & Erlen, J. A. (2010). Validation of the MOS-HIV as a measure of health-related quality of life in persons living with HIV and liver disease. AIDS Care, 22(4), 483-490. doi: 10.1080/09540120903207292. PMCID: 2863079. PMID: 20140792.
22. *Bickmore, T. W., Puskar, K., Schlenk, E. A., Pfeifer, L. M., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). Maintaining reality: Relational agents for antipsychotic medication adherence. Interacting with Computers, 22(4), 276-288.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 6 23. Garand, L., Matthews, J. T., Courtney, K. L., Davies, M., Lingler, J. H., Schlenk, E. A., Yang, K., Bender, C. M., & Burke, L. (2010). Development and use of a tool to guide junior faculty in their progression toward promotion and tenure. Journal of Professional Nursing, 26(4), 207-213. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.01.002. PMCID: 3085879. PMID: 20637442.
24. §Kregg-Byers, C., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010). Implications of food insecurity on global health policy and nursing practice. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 42(3), 278-285. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2010.01351.x. PMID: 20738738.
25. *Schlenk, E. A., Lias, J. L., Sereika, S. M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., & Kwoh, C. K. (2011). Improving physical activity and function in overweight and obese older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee: A feasibility study. Rehabilitation Nursing, 36(1), 32-42. (selected for continuing nursing education credit). PMCID: 3052988. PMID: 21290963.
26. *§Agbemenu, K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011). An integrative review of comprehensive sex education for adolescent girls in Kenya. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 43(1), 54-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2010.01382.x. PMID: 21342425.
27. *Puskar, K., Schlenk, E. A., Callan, J., Bickmore, T., & Sereika, S. (2011). Relational agents as an adjunct in schizophrenia treatment. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 49(8), 22-29. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20110705-01. PMID: 21766736.
28. Levesque, M. C., Rogers, J. C., Baker, N. A., Schlenk, E. A., & Starz, T. W. (2012). Understanding function in RA: An update on treat to target. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, 29(1). Retrieved from http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2029541.
29. Rogers, J. C., Baker, N. A., Schlenk, E. A., Levesque, M. C., & Starz, T. W. (2012). Understanding function in RA: Importance and measurement. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, 29(2). Retrieved from http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2041533.
30. Baker, N. A., Schlenk, E. A., Levesque, M. C., Rogers, J. C., & Starz, T. W. (2012). Understanding function in RA: The role of impairments. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, 29(3). Retrieved from http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2052197.
31. Starz, T. W., Levesque, M. C., Schlenk, E. A., Baker, N. A., & Rogers, J. C. (2012). Understanding function in RA: Practical evaluation in the outpatient setting. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, 29(4). Retrieved from http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2066765.
32. Schlenk, E. A., Starz, T. W., Levesque, M. C., Baker, N. A., & Rogers, J. C. (2012). Understanding function in RA: The nurse’s role in patient evaluation. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, 29(5). Retrieved from http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2083369.
33. *§Cassidy, B., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012). Uptake of the human papillomavirus vaccine: A review of the literature and report of a quality assurance project. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 26(2), 92-101. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.06.015. PMID: 22360928.
34. *Bragg, K., Schlenk, E. A., Wolf, G., Hoolahan, S., Ren, D., & Henker, R. (2012). Time out! Surveying surgical barriers. Nursing Management, 43(3), 38-44. doi: 10.1097/01.NUMA.0000412221.68897.3a. PMID: 22377605.
35. *Toto, P. E., Raina, K. D., Holm, M. B., Schlenk, E. A., Rubinstein, E. N., & Rogers, J. C. (2012). Outcomes of a multicomponent physical activity program for sedentary, community-dwelling, older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 20(3), 363-378. PMID: 22185722.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 7 36. *Toto, P. E., Raina, K. D., Holm, M. B., Schlenk, E. A., & Rogers, J. C. (2013). Best practice physical activity programs for older adults and ADL/IADL performance. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 29(1), 67-76.
37. *§Zeleníková, R., Chao, A., Enright, G., Schubert, M. R., Shotsberger, K., Wise, C., & Schlenk, E. A. (2013). The use of gum chewing in postoperative care of patients with abdominal surgery: Developing an evidence-based clinical protocol. Part I. Nursing and Midwifery, 4(1), 537-545.
38. §Zeleníková, R., Chao, A., Enright, G., Schubert, M. R., Shotsberger, K., Wise, C., & Schlenk, E. A. (2013). The use of gum chewing in postoperative care of patients with abdominal surgery: Developing an evidence-based clinical protocol. Part II. Nursing and Midwifery, 4(2), 554-565.
39. *§Godfrey, K., Nativio, D. G., Bender, C. V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2013). Occlusive wraps to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A quality improvement initiative. Advances in Neonatal Care, 13(5), 311-316. doi: 10.1097/ANC.0b013e31828d040a. PMID: 24042134.
40. *§Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014). A quality improvement initiative to increase HPV vaccine rates using an educational and reminder strategy with parents of preteen girls. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(2), 155-164. Awarded the Journal of Pediatric Health Care Ellen Rudy Clore Excellence in Scholarly Writing Award for 2014. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2013.01.002. PMID: 23522561.
41. *Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kang, S. W., & Park, J. B. (2015). Effects of an internet-based lifestyle intervention on cardio-metabolic risks and stress in Korean workers with metabolic syndrome: A controlled trial. Patient Education and Counseling, 98(1), 111-119. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2014.10.013. PMID: 25468401.
42. *§Tian, M. J., Tayal, A. H., & Schlenk, E. A. (2015). Predictors of poor hospital discharge outcome in acute stroke because of atrial fibrillation. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 47(1), 20-25. doi: 10.1097/JNN.0000000000000104. PMID: 25503541.
43. *Kim, C. J., Kang, H. S., Schlenk, E. A., & Chae, S. M. (2015). Assessment of cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome: Framingham versus UKPDS equations. The Diabetes Educator, 41(2), 203-213. doi: 10.1177/0145721715572154. PMID: 25699567.
44. *Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, D. J., Kim, M., Erlen, J. A., & Kim, S. E. (2015). The role of social support on the relationship of depressive symptoms to medication adherence and self-care activities in Korean adults with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 71(9), 2164-2175. doi: 10.1111/jan.12682. PMID: 25976591.
45. *Amity, C. L., Schlenk, E. A., Gold, K. N., Eckels, M. M., Mohan, N., Balasubramani, G. K., Wisniewski, S. R., Levesque, M. C., & Starz, T. W. (2016). Agreement of physicians and nurses performing tender and swollen joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 22(1), 20-34. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000000324. PMID: 26513306.
46. *Kim, C. J., Park, E., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, M., & Kim, D. J. (2016). Psychometric evaluation of a Korean version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) in adults with type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Educator, 42(2), 188-198. doi: 10.1177/0145721716632062. PMID 26902527.
47. *Zgibor, J. C., Schlenk, E. A., Vater, L., Kola, S., Vander Bilt, J., Woody, S., Jacob, M. E., Lo-Ciganic, W-H., Brenckle, A., Brandenstein, J., Kwoh, C., K., Boudreau, R., Albert, S., Conroy, M., Rogers, E., & Newman, A. B. (2016). Partnership building and implementation of an integrated healthy-aging program. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, 10(1), 123-132. doi: 10.1353/cpr.2016.0001. PMID: 27018361.
48. *§Jacob, M. E., Lo-Ciganic, W-H., Simkin-Silverman, L. R., Albert, S., M., Newman, A. B., Terhorst, L., Vander Bilt, J., Zgibor, J. C., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016). The Preventive Services Use Self-Efficacy (PRESS) Scale in Elizabeth A. Schlenk 8 older women: Development and psychometric properties. BMC Public Health, 16:71. doi: 10.1186/s12913-016- 1321-x. PMID: 26897364.
49. *Schlenk, E. A., Vander Bilt, J., Lo-Ciganic, W-H., Jacob, M. E., Woody, S. E., Conroy, M. B., Kwoh, C. K., Albert, S. M., Boudreau, R., Newman, A. B., & Zgibor, J. C. (2016). Pilot enhancement of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program with a healthy aging program. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 9(3), 123-132. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20151019-04. PMID: 26501346.
50. *§Giammona, S., Arena, G., Calo, M., Barone, M. A., Scelsa, D., Lepre, A., Tarantino, M. R., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016). Nursing workload and staff allocation in an Italian hospital: A quality improvement initiative based on nursing care score. Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 7(2), 420-427. doi: 10.15452/CEJNM.2016.07.0010
51. *§Jiang, Y., Sereika, S. M., Dabbs, A. D., Handler, S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016). Acceptance and use of mobile technology for health self-monitoring in lung transplant recipients during the first year post-transplantation. Applied Clinical Informatics, 7(2), 430-445. doi: 10.4338/ACI-2015-12-RA-0170. PMID: 27437052. PMCID: PMC4941851.
52. *§Jiang, Y., Sereika, S. M., DeVito Dabbs, A., Handler, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016). Using mobile health technology to deliver decision support for self-monitoring after lung transplantation. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 94, 164-171. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.07.012. PMID: 27573324.
53. *§Florea, K. S., Novosel, L. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016). Improvement in colon cancer screening through use of a multi-level intervention: A QI Initiative. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 28(7), 362- 369. doi: 10.1002/2327-6924.12320. PMID: 26481323.
54. *Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Ahn, J. A., Kim, M., Park, E, & Park, J. (2016). Evaluation of the measurement properties of self-reported medication adherence instruments among people at risk for metabolic syndrome: A systematic review. The Diabetes Educator, 42(5), 618-634. doi: 10.1177/0145721716655400. PMID: 27352922.
55. *§Margonari, H., Hannan, M. S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2017). Quality improvement initiative on pain knowledge, assessment, and documentation skills of pediatric nurses. Pediatric Nursing, 43(2), 65-70.
56. *§Kim, C. J., Park, J. W., Kang, S. W., & Schlenk, E. A. (2017). Factors affecting aging cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 23(4), 1-8. doi: 10.1111/ijn.12567.
57. *§Belcher, S. M., Hausmann, E. A., Cohen, S. M., Donovan, H. S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2017). Examining the relationship between multiple primary cancers and psychological distress: A review of current literature. Psycho- Oncology, 26(12), 2030-2039. doi: 10.1002/pon.4299. PMID: 27758055.
Refereed Articles—accepted or in press (* Data Based, § Senior Author)
1. *Zgibor, J. C., Ye, L., Boudreau, R. M., Conroy, M. B., Vander Bilt, J., Rogers, E. A., Schlenk, E. A., Jacob, M. E., Brandenstein, J., Albert, S. M., & Newman, A. B. (2017). Community-based healthy aging interventions for older adults with arthritis and multimorbidity. Journal of Community Health. doi: 10.1007/s10900-016-0268-5. PMID: 27900515.
Refereed Articles—submitted (* Data Based, § Senior Author)
1. *Lin, W. C., Burke, L. E., Schlenk, E. A., Morone, N. E., & Yeh, C. H. Use of an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) app to assess the effects of auricular point acupressure for chronic low back pain: A pilot study. (submitted, Computers, Informatics, Nursing).
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 9 2. *Seo, E. J., Park, J. W., Schlenk, E. A., & Kim, C. J. The role of lipoprotein ratios and cortisol for screening cardio- metabolic risks among college students: A cross-sectional study. (submitted, Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
3. *§Kregg-Byers, C. M., Terhorst, L., Doswell, W. M., Matthews, J. T., Rodriquez, E. G., & Schlenk, E. A. Predictors of food security status in older adults living in the northeast United States. (submitted to Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics)
4. *Smith, B. J., Bolster, M. B., Slusher, B., Stamatos, C., Scott, J. R., Benham, H., Kazi, S., Schlenk, E. A., Schaffer, D. E., Majithia, V., Brown, C. R., Jr., Von Feldt, J. M., Flood, J., Haag, D. M.,& Smarr, K. L. A core curriculum to facilitate the expansion of a rheumatology practice to include nurse practitioners and physicians assistants. (submitted to Arthritis Care & Research)
Refereed Articles—under revision or in preparation (* Data Based, § Senior Author)
1. *Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, D. J., & Kim, M. K. A systematic review of psycho-behavioral interventions to improve medication adherence among people at risk for metabolic syndrome. (under revision).
2. *Irizarry, T., Sereika, S. M., Schlenk, E. A., Drunkard, K., & De Vito Dabbs, A. Temporal patterns in personalized intervention tailoring and exercise adherence and their correlates among older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. (in preparation).
3. *Irizarry, T., Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Drunkard, K., & De Vito Dabbs, A. Individual tailoring to promote adherence to self-management interventions for chronic conditions: An integrative review of randomized control trials. (in preparation).
Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings Papers (* Data Based, § Senior Author) 1. *Matthews, J. T., Simmons, R., Almeida, G. J. M., da Silva, R. R, Taylor, P., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012). Usability of a virtual coach system for therapeutic exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee. Paper presented at IROS 2012 Workshop on Motivational Aspects of Robotics in Physical Therapy, October 12, 2012, Vila Moura, Algarve, Portugal.
Published Abstracts 1. Schlenk, E. A. (1994). Choice behaviors performed by persons with type II diabetes participating in behavioral analysis with nurses (Doctoral dissertation, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1994) [Abstract]. Dissertation Abstracts International, 55(4).
2. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Burke, L. E., Rohay, J. M., Sereika, S., Schlenk, E. A., Lippello, A., & Muldoon, M. F. (1996). Comparability of self-report, pill count, and electronically monitored adherence data [Abstract]. Controlled Clinical Trials, 17(2S), 80S.
3. Schlenk, E. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Rohay, J., & Bielory, L. (1996). Concordance of medication adherence measures in primary Raynaud’s disease [Abstract]. Controlled Clinical Trials, 17(2S), 123S.
4. Schlenk, E. A., Okifuji, A., Dunbar-Jacob, J. M., & Turk, D. C. (1996). Exercise adherence in fibromyalgia [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 39(9 Suppl.), S221.
5. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S., Burke, L. E., Schlenk, E. A., Levitt, D., & Kwoh, C. K. (1997). The association of pain and other symptoms with weather changes among patients with rheumatoid arthritis [Abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 19(Suppl.), S179.
6. Schlenk, E. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S. M., Starz, T, Turk, D., & Okifuji, A. (1998). Relationships among self- efficacy, outcome expectancy, and health status in fibromyalgia syndrome [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 41(9 Suppl.), S184.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 10 7. Schlenk, E. A., Starz, T. W., Osial, T. A., Jr., Vogt, M. T., Jones, D. L., Armour, J., Barsevich, M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S. M., & McMahon, K. (1999). Effectiveness of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee exercise videotape: A pilot study [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 42(9 Suppl.), S331.
8. Schlenk, E. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S., Starz, T., Okifuji, A., & Turk, D. (2000). Comparability of daily diaries and accelerometers in exercise adherence in fibromyalgia syndrome [Abstract]. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 4(2), 133.
9. Schlenk, E. A., Wasko, M. C., Sereika, S. M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Kwoh, C. K. & Starz, T. W. (2001). Predictors of exercise in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 44(9 Suppl.), S209 and Arthritis Care & Research, 45(6), S11.
10. Jones, M. A., Schlenk, E. A., Kitutu, J. M., Sereika, S. M., Doswell, W. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2003). Ethnic differences in adherence to antihypertensive medications: A prospective study [Abstract]. Circulation, 108(17, Suppl. IV), IV-381.
11. Jones, M. A., Schlenk, E. A., Doswell, W. M., Tull, E., Kitutu, J. M., Sereika, S. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2003). Differences in subjective norms, illness perception, spirituality, and religiosity in African Americans and whites with hypertension [Abstract]. Circulation, 108(17, Suppl. IV), IV-382.
12. Schlenk, E. A., Kwoh, C. K., Starz, T. W., Goodpaster, B., Wolf, D., & Sereika, S. (2004). Relationships between fitness and walking measured by pedometers and diaries [Abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27(Suppl.), S110.
13. Jones, M. A., Schlenk, E. A., Doswell, W. M., Kitutu, J. M., Sereika, S. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2004). Ethnic differences in risk factors for hypertension [Abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27(Suppl.), S126.
14. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M. Starz, T. W., & Kwoh, C. K. (2004). Improving functional status and quadriceps strength in osteoarthritis of the knee: A Feasibility Study [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 50(9 Suppl.), S470.
15. Schlenk, E. A., Kitutu, J. M. M., Sereika, S. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2004). The financial, social, and work impact of arthritis [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 50(9 Suppl.), S51.
16. Schlenk, E. A., Kwoh, C. K., Lias, J., Goodpaster, B., Wolf, D., Sereika, S. (2005). Pain as a barrier to physical activity, function, and fitness [Abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 29(Suppl.), S195.
17. Jones, M., Schlenk, E. A., Doswell, W., Kitutu, J. M., Sereika, S., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006). Ethnic differences in adherence to antihypertensive medications: A prospective study [Abstract]. Caribbean Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(1), 50.
18. Doswell, W., Jones, M., Schlenk, E. A., Kitutu, J. M., Tull, E., Sereika, S., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006). Ethnic differences in subjective norms, illness perception, and spirituality in African Americans and Caucasians with hypertension [Abstract]. Caribbean Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(1), 50-51.
19. Kitutu, J. M., Jones, M., Schlenk, E. A., Doswell, W., Tull, E., Sereika, S., Engberg, R., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006). Correlates of perceptions of illness among subjects with hypertension [Abstract]. Caribbean Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(1), 51-52.
20. Schlenk, E. A., Lias, J., Sereika, S. M., Wolf, D., Goodpaster, B., & Kwoh, C. K. (2006). Improving physical activity and fitness in osteoarthritis of the knee: A feasibility study [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 54(9 Suppl.), S771.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 11 21. Schlenk, E. A., Simms, S. E., Tamres, L. K., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2007). Development and psychometric evaluation of the Rheumatology Exercise Barriers Scale [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 56(9 Suppl.), S780.
22. Taylor, M. V., Bohachick, P., Sereika, S. M., Schlenk, E. A., Brown, C., & Burke, L. E. (2007). Social support, personal control, and psychological functioning among individuals with heart failure [Abstract]. Circulation, 116(16 Suppl. S), 365. Paper presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in competition for the Martha N. Hill New Investigator Award, took first place; Orlando, FL.
23. Schlenk, E. A., Vander Bilt, J., Lo-Ciganic, W-H., Woody, S. E., Zgibor, J. C., Conroy, M. B., Kwoh, C. K., & Newman, A. B. (2012). Integration of a healthy aging program into the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Six-month results [Abstract]. Arthritis Care & Research, 64(S10), S1024-S1025.
24. Simms, S. E., & Schlenk, E. A. (2013). Self-efficacy and self-care management of older persons with heart failure [Abstract]. American Journal of Critical Care, 22(3), e43-e44.
25. Schlenk, E. A., Crowley-Lisowski, D., Twerski, S., Fallon, A., Sartore, A., Sereika, S., Rogers, J., Fitzgerald, G. K., & Kwoh, C. K. (2013). Relationships between self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and outcomes in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension: Baseline results [Abstract]. Arthritis Care & Research, 65(10), S895.
26. Amity, C. L., Eckels, M., Gold, K. N., Reckley, K. A., Mohan, N., Wisniewski, S. R., Schlenk, E. A., Levesque, M. C., & Starz, T. W. (2013). Factors that affect tender and swollen joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis [Abstract]. Arthritis Care & Research, 65(10), S353-S354.
27. Belcher, S. M., Hausmann, E. A., Klem, M. L., Cohen, S. M., Donovan, H. A. S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016). Examining the relationship between multiple primary cancers and psychological distress: A systematic literature review [Abstract]. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 34(Suppl. 3S), 214.
28. Smith, B. J., Bolster, M. B., Slusher, B., Stamatos, C. A., Scott, J., Benham, H., Kazi, S., Schlenk, E. A., Schaffer, D., Majithia, V., Brown, C..R., Jr., Von Feldt, J. M., Flood, J., Haag, D., & Smarr, K. (2017). The creation of a structured curriculum outline for the expansion of a rheumatology practice to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants [Abstract]. Arthritis & Rheumatology, 69 (S10), S176-S178.
29. Slusher, B., Scott, J., Stamatos, C. A., Smith, B. J., Schlenk, E. A., Benham, H., Schaffer, D., & Smarr, K. L. (2017). Utilizing needs assessment data to establish foundational training for adult and pediatric nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) entering rheumatology practice [Abstract]. Arthritis & Rheumatology, 69(S10), S2699-S2700.
Published Abstracts—accepted None.
Published Abstracts—submitted None.
Editorials 1. Schlenk, E. A. Evidence-based practice is here to stay [Editorial]. (2013). Nursing and Midwifery, 4(2), 553.
2. Von Feldt, J. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016, June). The ACR’s collaboration with international rheumatology associations promotes progress. The Rheumatologist, 9(6), 7. Retrieved from http://www.the- rheumatologist.org/article/acrs-collaboration-international-rheumatology-associations-promotes-progress/.
Reviews, Invited Published Papers, Proceedings, Monographs None.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 12 Book Chapters and Books 1. Dunbar-Jacob, J., & Schlenk, E. A. (1996). Treatment adherence and clinical outcome: Can we make a difference? In R. J. Resnick & R. H. Rozensky (Eds.), Health psychology through the life span: Practice and research opportunities (pp. 323-343). Washington, D.C: American Psychological Association.
2. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Schlenk, E. A., Burke, L. E., & Matthews, J. T. (1998). Predictors of patient adherence: Patient characteristics. In S. A. Shumaker, E. Schron, J. Ockene, & W. L. McBee (Eds.), Handbook of health behavior change (2nd ed., pp. 491-511). New York: Springer.
3. Schlenk, E. A. (1998). Patient contracting. In J. J. Fitzpatrick (Ed.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (pp. 424- 426.). New York: Springer.
4. Dunbar-Jacob, J., & Schlenk, E. A. (2001). Patient adherence to treatment regimen. In A. Baum, T. A. Revenson, & J. E. Singer (Eds.), Handbook of health psychology (pp. 571-580). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
5. Schlenk, E. A., Burke, L. E., & Rand, C. (2001). Behavioral strategies to improve medication-taking compliance (pp. 57-70). In L. E. Burke & I. S. Ockene (Eds.), Compliance in healthcare and research. Armonk, NY: Futura.
6. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Schlenk, E. A., & Caruthers, D. (2002). Adherence in the management of chronic disorders. In A. J. Christensen & M. H. Antoni, (Eds.), Chronic physical disorders: Behavioural medicine’s perspective (pp. 69- 82). Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers.
7. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Erlen, J., Schlenk, E. A., & Stilley, C. (Eds.). (2005). Methodological issues in the study of adherence. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press.
8. Schlenk, E. A. (2006). Patient contracting. In J. J. Fitzpatrick & M. Wallace (Eds.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (2nd ed., pp. 449-450). New York: Springer.
9. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Gemmell, L. A., & Schlenk, E. A. (2009). Predictors of patient adherence: Patient characteristics. In S. A. Shumaker, J. K. Ockene, & K. A. Riekert (Eds.), The handbook of health behavior change (3rd ed., pp. 397-410). New York: Springer.
10. Schlenk, E. A. (2012). Patient contracting. In J. J. Fitzpatrick & M. W. Kazer (Eds.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (3rd ed., pp. 380-383). New York: Springer.
11. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Schlenk, E. A., & McCall, M. (2012). Patient adherence to treatment regimen. In A. Baum, T. A. Revenson, & J. E. Singer (Eds.), Handbook of health psychology (2nd ed., pp. 271-292). New York: Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
12. Schlenk, E. A. (2017). Patient contracting. In J. J. Fitzpatrick (Ed.), Encyclopedia of nursing research (4th ed., pp. 542-544). New York: Springer.
Other Publications
1. Schlenk, E. A. (1983). The relationships between compliance and health locus of control, health value, and perceived social support in diabetics on insulin. Unpublished master’s thesis, The University of Iowa, Iowa City.
2. Boehm, S. (Producer, Principal Investigator), Coleman-Burns, P. (Producer, Co-Principal Investigator), Christensen, M. (Producer, Project Director), Leverett, L. (Co-Investigator), Thompson, J. (Clinical Coordinator), & Schlenk, E. A. (Consultant). (1994). Tuberculosis treatment: What you can do for yourself [Videotape]. Ann Arbor, MI: Media Magic.
3. Schlenk, E. A. (1994). Choice behaviors performed by persons with type II diabetes participating in behavioral analysis with nurses. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Elizabeth A. Schlenk 13
4. Katz, P. P. (Ed.) with Hayes, K. W., Hewett, J. E., Oatis, C. A., Poole, J. L., Schlenk, E. A., Stenstrom, C. H., & Taylor, J. (2003). Patient outcomes in rheumatology: A review of measures. Arthritis Care & Research, 49(5 Suppl.).
5. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Erlen, J., Schlenk, E. A., & Stilley, C. (Eds.). (2003). Multidisciplinary perspectives on health- related quality of life (Special issue). Quality of Life Research, 12(S1).
6. Rogers, J. C., Schlenk, E. A., Baker, N., Levesque, M. C., & Starz, T. W. (2012). Practical understanding of function in rheumatoid arthritis [continuing education videotape]. Retrieve from http://www.upmcphysicianresources.com/cme-course/practical-understanding-of-function-in-rheumatoid- arthritis/
7. Schlenk, E. A. (2012). Evidence-based practice for increasing physical activity [continuing education videotape]. Paper presented at Nurse Practitioner-PITTNet, http://pbrn.ahrq.gov/pbrn-registry/nursepractitioner-pittnet
Research Principal Investigator National Institutes of Health, National Center for Nursing Research 5 F31 NR006553 Title: Behavioral Strategies for Self-Management of Diabetes Period: 1990-1993 Amount: $38,100 (Direct costs only) 1990-1991: institutional allowance $4,000, stipend $8,500 1991-1992: institutional allowance $4,000, stipend $8,800 1992-1993: institutional allowance $4,000, stipend $8,800
Principal Investigator American Nurses Foundation Title: Exercise Adherence Promotion in Fibromyalgia Period: 1995-1996 Amount: $2,700 (Direct costs only)
Principal Investigator Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Title: Exercise Adherence Promotion in Fibromyalgia Period: 1995-1996 Amount: $4,500 (Direct costs only)
Principal Investigator Center for Research in Chronic Disorders Pilot/Feasibility Program Title: Exercise Adherence Promotion in Fibromyalgia Period: 1995-1997 Amount: $15,299 (Direct costs only)
Principal Investigator National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 F32 NR007152 Title: Exercise Adherence Promotion in Fibromyalgia Period: 1996-1998 Amount: $47,400 (Direct costs only) Annual institutional allowance $3,000, annual stipend $20,700 Approved and funded, but declined to take Project Director position in the Center for Research in Chronic Disorders
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 14 Principal Investigator University of Pittsburgh, Central Research Development Fund (Intramural Grant) Title: Improving Aerobic Activity and Fitness in Osteoarthritis: A Feasibility Study Period: 2001-2003 Amount: $16,000 (Direct costs only)
Principal Investigator National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 K01 NR008121 Title: Improving Physical Activity and Fitness in Comorbidity Period: 2002-2005, 75% effort Amount: $210,734 (Direct costs only)
Principal Investigator Pittsburgh Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Pilot/Feasibility Program Title: Beliefs and Preferences About Participation in Clinical Research Among Older Adults Period: 2005-2007 Amount: $35,000 (Direct costs only)
Principal Investigator National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 R01 NR010904-01A1 Title: Improving Physical Activity in Older Adults with Comorbidity Period: 2010-2015, 25% effort Amount: $1,962,570 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 R01 NR004554 Title: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Adherence Intervention Strategies Period: 1998-2002 Amount: $1,031,585 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 R25 NR004734 Title: Educational Workshops in Interdisciplinary Research: Quality of Life: Views from Multiple Disciplines Period: 1998-1999 Amount: $99,860 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 R25 NR005095 Title: Educational Workshops in Interdisciplinary Research: Methodological Issues in Studies of Adherence Period: 1999-2000 Amount: $100,000 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 5 P30 NR003924-S1 Elizabeth A. Schlenk 15 Title: Administrative Supplement to Center for Research in Chronic Disorders Period: 2000-2001 Amount: $50,000 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease 1 R01 DK059048 Title: Improving Medication Adherence in Comorbid Conditions Period: 2000-2005 Amount: $1,750,000 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Thelma Patrick, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 R01 NR/HD005275 Title: Exercise Intervention to Reduce Recurrent Preeclampsia Period: 2000-2005 Amount: $1,139,250 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Kathryn Puskar, DrPH, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Eli Lilly F1D-US-Z272 Title: Medication Adherence in Young Adults with Schizophrenia Using Relational Agent Technology Period: 2005-2007 Amount: $83,334 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1 U48 DP001918 Title: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Center Period: 2010-2015 Amount: $4,035,793 (Year 1 subaccount $5,113, Year 2 subaccount $5,437, Year 3 subaccount $5,587, Year 4 subaccount $5,839) Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Terence W. Starz, MD, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology UCB Title: Practical Assessment of Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Performance-Based Tools Period: 2011-2012 Amount: $125,000 (Subaccount $8,880, Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator (Administrative Core Investigator) Principal Investigator: Lora E. Burke, PhD, RN, MPH, FAHA, FAAN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing School of Nursing Internal Funding Title: Hub for Excellence in eHealth Research Period: 2013-2015 Amount: $20,000 each year (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Arthritis Foundation Great Lakes Region Elizabeth A. Schlenk 16 UCB (not funded) Title: Breaking the Pain Chain Period: 2014-2015 Amount: $197,984 (Subaccount $9,000, Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Mingui Sun, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Bioengineering/Electrical Engineering Pittsburgh Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Pilot/Feasibility Program Title: Pilot Feasibility Study of Using eButton to Measure Gait and Falls among Older Adults Period: 2014-2015 Amount: $7,500 (Direct costs only)
Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: Kevin Bell, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery Pitt Innovation Challenge Title: interACTION: ADL Module Period: 2018 Amount: $25,000 (Direct costs only)
Associate Director, Data Management and Analysis Core Principal Investigator: Lora Burke, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research (not funded) 1 P30 NR015316-01 Title: Center for Technology to Enable and Sustain Self-Management of Chronic Disorders Period: 09/01/14 - 08/31/19 Amount: $1,567,008 (Direct costs only); Year 1 $315,381, Year 2, $313,591, Year 3, $313,649, Year 4, $312, 698, Year 5, $311,689
Faculty Mentor Principal Investigator: Susan Simms, MSN, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing American Association of Critical Care Nurses Title: Self-Efficacy and Self-Care Management of Persons with Heart Failure Period: 2006-2007 Amount: $500 (Direct costs only)
Faculty Mentor Principal Investigator: Brenda Cassidy, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Eta Chapter Clinical Project Award Title: HPV Vaccine: A Clinical Protocol to Implement an Evidence-Based Educational and Reminder Strategy with Parents of Pre-teen Girls Period: 2010-2011 Amount: $2,500 (Direct costs only)
Faculty Mentor Principal Investigator: Kathleen Godfrey, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Leslie A. Hoffman Endowed Research Award 2010-2011 Title: Occlusive Wraps to Prevent Hypothermia in Premature Infants: A Quality Improvement Initiative Period: 2010-2011 Amount: $3,000 (Direct costs only)
Faculty Mentor Principal Investigator: Yun Jiang, BM, MS, BSN, RN, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Greater Pittsburgh Research Nursing Conference Nursing Research Grant, 2014-2015 Elizabeth A. Schlenk 17 Title: Factors Associated with Adoption of Mobile Technology for Health Self-monitoring and Use of Decision Support in Lung Transplant Recipients Period: 2014-2015 Amount: $1,000 (Direct costs only)
Faculty Mentor Principal Investigator: Yun Jiang, BM, MS, BSN, RN, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Pauline Thompson Clinical Nursing Research Scholarship from the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) and Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP) Title: Factors Associated with Adoption of Mobile Technology for Health Self-monitoring and Use of Decision Support in Lung Transplant Recipients Period: 2014-2015 Amount: $2,000 (Direct costs only)
Predoctoral Trainee Principal Investigator: Shake Ketefian, EdD, RN, University of Michigan, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Center for Nursing Research 5 T32 NR007042 Title: Unknown Period: 1988-1990 Amount: Tuition reimbursement plus annual stipend of $8,500
Research Assistant Principal Investigator: Susan Boehm, PhD, RN, University of Michigan, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Center for Nursing Research 1 R01 NR023873 Title: Contracting: As a Nursing Intervention Period: 1988-1991 Amount: Unknown
Project Director Principal Investigator: Susan Boehm, PhD, RN, University of Michigan, School of Nursing Biomedical Research Support Grant to the University of Michigan School of Nursing Title: A Nursing Intervention for Reducing Cholesterol Period: 1989-1990 Amount: Unknown
Research Assistant Principal Investigator: Susan Boehm, PhD, RN, University of Michigan, School of Nursing Biomedical Research Support Grant to the University of Michigan School of Nursing Title: Development of a Multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Period: 1992-1994 Amount: Unknown
Research Associate Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 5 U01 HL048992 Title: Adherence in Clinical Trials: Induction Strategies Period: 1994-1995, 100% effort Amount: $721,765 (Direct costs only)
Project Director Principal Investigator: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Elizabeth A. Schlenk 18 National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 5 P30 NR003924 Title: Center for Research in Chronic Disorders Period: 1994-2004, effort from 1996-2002 Amount: 1994-1999 $1,034,084, 1999-2004 $1,063,385 (Direct costs only)
Senior Investigator Principal Investigator: Stephanie Studenski, MD, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Aging 5 P30 AG024827 Title: Pittsburgh Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Period: 2004-2009 Amount: $1,232,695 (Direct costs only)
Disciplinary Mentor (2005-2022) Principal Investigator: Judith Erlen, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing (2005-2017) Principal Investigator: Annette DeVito Dabbs, PhD, RN, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing (2017-2022) National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 5 T32 NR008857 Title: Technology: Research in Chronic and Critical Illness Period: 2005-2010 / 2012-2017 / 2017-2022 Amount: $1,279,400 (Direct costs only) / $1,021,041 (Direct costs only) / $1,154,207 (Direct costs only)
Consultant Principal Investigator: Susan Boehm, PhD, RN, University of Michigan, School of Nursing National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 1 R01 NR003709 Title: Tuberculosis: Prevention and Adherence Interventions Period: 1994-1996 Amount: Unknown
Consultant Principal Investigator, David Haag, Executive Director of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Association of American Medical Colleges/Office of Research Integrity Title: Responsible Data Management in Research: Getting It Right the First Time Period: 2005-2006 Amount: $5,000 (Direct costs only)
Consultant Principal Investigator, David Haag, Executive Director of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Association of American Medical Colleges/Office of Research Integrity Title: Responsible Publication and Presentation of Research: Getting It Right the First Time Period: 2006-2007 Amount: $5,000 (Direct costs only)
Consultant Principal Investigator, Chun-Ja Kim, PhD, RN, Ajou University College of Nursing National Research Foundation of Korea funded by Ministry of Education 2013R1A1A2059806 Title: Development and Validation of a Stage-matched Intervention for Medication Adherence in Adults at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome Period: 2013-2016 Amount: $39,000 (2014: $1,000 fee, 2016: $1000, Direct costs only)
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 19 Consultant Principal Investigator: Chao Hsing Yeh, PhD, RN, Johns Hopkins University National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging (pending) Title: Management of Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults Using Auricular Point Acupressure Period: 2017-2022 Amount: $2,355,528 (Direct costs only)
Other Scholarly Activities
Grant Reviewer 1995-present University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic 1996-present University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Center for Research and Evaluation 1996-present University of Pittsburgh Central Research Development Fund 2005 Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh 1999 Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals pre-review panel for Arthritis Foundation grants 2001, 2003 American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation—Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2005 Aging Research and Education Center of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 2001 University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 2005 National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Special Emphasis Panel, Small Business Innovation Research Contract: Topic 017 Development of Methodology for Measuring Compliance for Medications 2005, 2006 European Workshop for Rheumatology Research Travel Grants submitted to the American College of Rheumatology 2006, 2017 Steven D. Manners Faculty Development Awards Program, University of Pittsburgh, University Center for Social and Urban Research 2006 Veterans Administration VISN 4 Competitive Pilot Project Fund Program 2007-present Leslie A. Hoffman Endowed Acute Care Nursing Research Fund, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2010, 2017 University of Michigan Geriatrics Center Pilot Grants Program 2010 University of Pittsburgh Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Center for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (PITT-MCRC) 2011 Dutch Arthritis Association (Reumafonds), Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2014-2017 University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing PhD Student Grant Awards
Manuscript Reviewer 1998-present Quality of Life Research 1998 Journal of Psychosomatic Research 1998-2003 American Journal of Managed Care 2005 European Respiratory Journal 2000-2006 International Journal for Quality in Health Care 2001-present Annals of Behavioral Medicine 2002 Health Psychology 2002-present Arthritis Care & Research 2003 European Journal of Pain 2003 PharmacoEconomics 2004-present Clinical Nursing Research 2006-present Journal of Physical Activity and Health 2007 Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2007 Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology 2007 Psychology and Health 2008-present Drugs and Aging 2009 Patient Preference and Adherence 2011 Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism Elizabeth A. Schlenk 20 2013 American Nurse Today 2013-present Geriatric Nursing 2014-present Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 2014 Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2015 Women & Health 2016-present PeerJ
International Editorial Advisory Board 2013-present Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Abstract Reviewer 1998-2010 Eastern Nursing Research Society 1999-present Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2001-present Society of Behavioral Medicine 2001-2008 Greater Pittsburgh Annual Nursing Research Conference 2008-present National State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research
Internal Reviewer for Student Poster Abstracts to Eastern Nursing Research Society 2012 School of Nursing, PhD and BSN Students 2014 School of Nursing, BSN Students
Internal Reviewer for Promotion and Tenure Applicants 2012 School of Nursing, Department of Health and Community Systems 2012 School of Nursing, Department of Health and Community Systems 2014 School of Nursing, Department of Health and Community Systems 2015 School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry 2016 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy
External Reviewer for Promotion and Tenure Applicants 2012 University of Nebraska, Division of Physical Therapy Education 2013 University of Maryland, School of Nursing 2013 Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing 2017 University of Kentucky, College of Nursing
Collaborative State of the Science Initiative (American Journal of Nursing, Hospital for Special Surgery, and National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses) 2010-2012 Member, Planning Committee to plan a symposium and publish symposium papers for nurses on an evidence-based approach to prevention and management of osteoarthritis
Research Grant Auditor 2001 University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Center for Research and Evaluation
Data and Safety Monitoring Committee Member 2004-2008 Kathryn Puskar, PI. Anger Assessment and Intervention in Rural Youth. R01 NR008440-A1. National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research. 2005-2010 Sandra Engberg, PI. Efficacy of Acupuncture in Treating Urinary Incontinence. R01 AT002175. National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Expert Content Validation Reviewer 2006 Scott Weber, PI. Four instruments measuring constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Scholarship Applications Reviewer for Eta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International 2011-2017 Adda Eldredge Scholarship Ann Yurick Scholarship Elizabeth A. Schlenk 21 Corinne Barnes Award Enid Goldberg Award Ruth Perkins Kuehn Award
School of Nursing Scholarship Groups 2007-2009 Behavior, Informatics, and Technology Scholarship Group 2008-present Gerontology Research Scholarship Group 2011-2012 Technology for Self-Management Scholarship Group 2013-present Hub of Excellence in eHealth Research
Research Training 2001 University of Pittsburgh Research Practice Fundamentals Module I: Research Integrity 2001 University of Pittsburgh Research Practice Fundamentals Module II: Human Subjects Research 2003 University of Pittsburgh HIPAA Physicians Privacy Awareness Training by UPMC Module 2003 University of Pittsburgh HIPAA Researchers Privacy Requirements Module 2005 University of Pittsburgh HIPAA Security Rule Training for University of Pittsburgh Faculty, Staff and Students Module 2008 University of Pittsburgh IRB Member Module 2010 University of Pittsburgh Research with Children (formerly Research Practice Fundamentals Module 13) 2010 University of Pittsburgh UPMC Information Privacy and Security Awareness Training for Students, Trainees, Health Professionals and Other Individuals Who are not UPMC Employees 2012 University of Pittsburgh UPMC Information Privacy and Security Awareness Training for Physicians, Mid-level Providers, and Staff working in University of Pittsburgh Covered Entities 2012, 2015 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Biomedical Human Subjects Research 2012, 2015 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research 2012, 2015 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Conflicts of Interest 2012 University of Pittsburgh ecrt Principal Investigator Training 2013 University of Pittsburgh UPMC Information Privacy and Security Awareness Training for Physicians, Mid-Level Providers, Staff, and Students Who Are Not Employed by UPMC but Who Encounter Protected Health Information UPMC Facilities 2016 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Good Clinical Practice Course for Clinical Trials 2017 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Information Privacy and Security
Unpublished Presentations
International 1. Schlenk, E. A., Okifuji, A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Turk, D., Sereika, S., Hagberg, J., Starz, T., & Gourley, L. (1997, June). The relationship between depression and functional status in fibromyalgia. Paper presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 9th International Nursing Research Congress, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2. Schlenk, E. A., Erlen, J. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., McDowell, J., Engberg, S., Sereika, S. M., Rohay, J. M., & Bernier, M. J. (1997, October). Quality of life across chronic disorders. Paper presented at the 2nd European Nursing Congress, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
3. Schlenk, E. A., Jones, M., Kitutu, J., Sereika, S., Doswell, W., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2003, November). Relationship between adherence to antihypertensive medication and blood pressure. Paper presented in a symposium, The patient factor: Adherence predicts outcome across chronic disorders, at Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 37th Biennial Convention – Scientific Session, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
4. Schlenk, E. A., McAdams, N. & Lias, J. L. (2005, May). Aging and exercise: Evidence from Chinese and American samples. Invited paper presented at Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 22 5. Schlenk, E. A., Jones, M. A., Kitutu, J. M. M., Sereika, S. M., Engberg, R., Doswell, W., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2005, May). Differences in physical activity between African Americans and whites with hypertension. Poster presented at the International Council of Nurses 23rd Quadrennial Congress, Taipei, Taiwan.
6. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Burke, L. E., Schlenk, E. A., & Sereika, S. (2006, July). The Perceived Therapeutic Efficacy Scale. Paper presented in a symposium, Measurement design and development of instrumentation to assess patient attitudes and beliefs and to collect background information, at Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
7. Doswell, W., Jones, M., Schlenk, E. A., Kitutu, J. M., Tull, E., Sereika, S., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006, October). Ethnic differences in subjective norms, spirituality and adherence in African Americans and Caucasians with hypertension. Paper presented at the 25th Silver Biennial Conference, Nassau, Bahamas.
8. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, D. J., & Kim, M. S. (2015, February). Psychometric evaluation of the Self Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use Scale Korean Version (SEAMS-K) among adults with type 2 diabetes. Poster presented at the East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars 18th Annual Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
9. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, M. S., & Kim, J. M. (2015, August). The mediating role of adherence barriers on the relationship of emotional distress to medication adherence in Korean adults with type 2 diabetes: A preliminary finding. Poster presented at the 6th International Conference on Community Health Nursing Research, Seoul, South Korea.
10. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Park, E., & Kim, M. (2015, October). Cross-cultural validation of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale in Korean adults taking oral hypoglycemic agents. Poster presented at the 10th International Nursing Conference, Seoul, South Korea.
11. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, D. J., & Kim M. (2015, October). The ASK-14 adherence barrier survey can be used in Korean adults prescribed medications for diabetes. Poster presented at the International Conference on Diabetes and Metabolism, Jeju, South Korea.
12. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, M., & Kim, D. J. (2015, October). Cross-cultural validation of the Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID) Scale in Korean adults with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Poster presented at the 8th Annual Meeting of the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease EASD Study Group, Munich, Germany.
13. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Park, E., & Kim, M. (2015, November). Psychobehavioral interventions to improve medication adherence in people at risk for metabolic syndrome: A systematic review. Poster presented at the International Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, Seoul, South Korea.
14. Kim, C. J., Ahn, J. A., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016, September). Methodological quality of self-reported medication adherence instruments: A systematic review. Poster presented at the 26th Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension, Seoul, South Korea.
15. Kim, C. J., Kim, M., Schlenk, E. A., & Kim, D. J. (2016, October). Psychological factors affecting medication adherence among Korean adults with diabetes at risk for metabolic syndrome: A preliminary finding. Poster presented at the 2nd Cardiovascular Outcome Trial Summit of the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Study Group of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Munich, Germany.
16. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Rogers, J., Fitzgerald, G. K., & Kwoh, C. K. (2017, July). Improving clinical outcomes and physical activity in older adults with comorbidity: A randomized controlled trial. Paper presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland.
National Elizabeth A. Schlenk 23 1. Schlenk, E. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S., Starz, T, Okifuji, A, Turk, D. (1999, September). Exercise adherence in fibromyalgia syndrome: Use of daily diaries and accelerometers. Paper presented in a symposium, Treatment regimen adherence: Methodological issues, at the International State of the Science Congress, Washington, D.C.
2. Schlenk, E. A., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2000, May). Center for Research in Chronic Disorders. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Core Center Directors, National Institute of Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.
3. Schlenk, E. A., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2000, May). Center for Research in Chronic Disorders. Paper presented at the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research, National Institute of Nursing Research, Bethesda, MD.
4. Schlenk, E. A., Wasko, M. C., Sereika, S. M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Kwoh, C. K., & Starz, T. W. (2002, March). Predictors of exercise in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Poster presented at the American College of Rheumatology International Conference on Health Promotion and Disability Prevention for Individuals and Populations with Rheumatic Disease: Evidence for Exercise and Physical Activity. St. Louis, MO.
5. Schlenk, E. A., Wasko, M. C., Sereika, S. M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Kwoh, K., & Starz, T. W. (2002, September). Predictors of exercise in rheumatoid arthritis. Paper presented in a symposium, Predictors of adherence in chronic disease, at the State of the Science Congress, Washington, D.C.
6. Jones, M., Schlenk, E. A., Doswell, W., Kitutu, J. M. M., Sereika, S. M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., & Tull, E. (2002, October). Ethnic differences in adherence to antihypertensive medication: Baseline results on attitudes, norms, illness perception, and spirituality. Poster presented at the American Academy of Nursing Annual Conference, Naples, FL.
7. Schlenk, E. A. (2003, October). Outcomes measures in osteoarthritis of the knee: Research example. Paper presented in a symposium, How to evaluate, choose, and use outcome measures, at the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Orlando, FL.
8. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Kitutu, J. M., Jones, M. A., Baum, C., Bohachick, P. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Erlen, J., Hamilton, G., & Ness, R. (2004, May). Ethnic differences in adherence to pharmacological therapy. Poster presented at the 2nd Scientific Conference on Compliance in Healthcare and Research, Washington, D.C.
9. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S., Goodpaster, B., Wolf, D., Starz, T., & Kwoh, C. K. (2004, October). Relationships between self-efficacy, physical activity, and functional status in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee. Paper presented at the National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.
10. Jones, M., Kitutu, J., Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S., Doswell, W., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2004, October). Correlates of co-morbidity with adherence to antihypertensive medication. Paper presented at the National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.
11. Schlenk, E. A. (2004, October). Protecting human subjects: IRB, HIPAA, and data and safety monitoring. Sharing study results and planning for future research. Papers presented in a workshop, Getting Started in Research, at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, San Antonio, TX.
12. Schlenk, E. A., Kwoh, C. K., Lias, J., Goodpaster, B., Wolf, D., Sereika, S. (2005, May). Pain as a barrier to physical activity, function, and fitness. Paper presented at the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers Annual Meeting, Bethesda, MD.
13. Reiser, L. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2006, June). A review of physical activity measurement. Poster presented at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 21st National Conference, Grapevine, TX.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 24 14. Schlenk, E. A., Olshansky, E., Ross, D., Stilley, C. & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006, October). Participation in research by older adults: A qualitative study. Poster presented at the National State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C. Awarded the 2006 Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Certificate of Citation.
15. Henderson, W. A., Erlen, J. A., Kim, K. H., Schlenk, E. A., Matthews, J. T., Lu, X., & Martino, A. (2007, November). Testing a predictive model of health-related quality of life in persons with HIV and liver disease. Paper presented at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 20th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
16. Reiser, L. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2008, June). Emerging adults: Capturing the window of opportunity for lifestyle interventions. Poster presented at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 23rd National Conference, Washington, D.C.
17. Schlenk, E. A., Lias, J. L., Houze, M., Sereika, S. M., Stilley, C. S., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2008, October). Frequency of use, ease of use, and preference for use of physical activity measures among older adults. Poster presented at the National State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.
18. Henderson, W. A., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, K. H., Hadigan, C., Sereika, S. M., & Erlen, J. A. (2008, October). Validation of the MOS-HIV as a measure of health-related quality of life in persons living with HIV and liver disease. Poster presented at the 48th Annual ICAAC/46th Annual IDSA Meeting, Washington, D.C.
19. Reiser, L. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2009, June). A comparison of physical activity measurement tools in young women. Poster presented at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 24th National Conference, Nashville, TN.
20. Schlenk, E. A. (2009, October). Rheumatology nursing literature. Paper presented in a workshop, What’s new and noteworthy in 2009: A review of rheumatology research for health professionals, at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Philadelphia, PA.
21. Schlenk, E. A. (2009, October). Interventions that affect the outcomes of nursing care for knee osteoarthritis: An evidence-based approach. Paper presented in a workshop, Subsets of knee osteoarthritis (OA): What are the clinical implications?, at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Philadelphia, PA.
22. Cassidy, B. L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, July). Clinical protocol development: Targeted educational intervention for acceptance of HPV vaccine. Poster presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International 21st International Nursing Research Congress, Orlando, FL.
23. Schlenk, E. A., Stilley, C. S., Lias, J. L., Tamres, L., Houze, M., Sereika, S. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2010, September). Relationship between cognition and adherence. Poster presented at the 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.
24. Schlenk, E. A., Stilley, C. S., Lias, J. L., Tamres, L., Houze, M., Sereika, S. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2010, September). Relationship between cognition and adherence. Poster presented at the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) 25th Anniversary Kick Off Symposium, Bringing Science to Life, Washington, D.C.
25. Schlenk, E. A. (2010, November). Rheumatology nursing literature. Paper presented in a workshop, What’s new and noteworthy in 2010: A review of rheumatology research for health professionals, at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Atlanta, GA.
26. Godfrey, K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, September). Hypothermia in premature infants receiving routine delivery room care. Poster presented at the 11th National Neonatal Nurses Conference, Washington, DC.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 25 27. Godfrey K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, October). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A proposed quality improvement initiative. Poster presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International 41st Biennial Convention, Grapevine, TX.
28. Toto, P. E., Raina, K. D., Holm, M. B., Schlenk, E. A., Rubinstein, E. N., & Rogers, J. C. (2011, November). Effects of an older adult multi-component physical activity program on ADL performance. Paper presented at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.
29. Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, March). A quality improvement initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion rates using an evidence-based educational and reminder strategy with parents of pre-teen girls. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, San Antonio TX.
30. Godfrey K., Nativio, D., Bender, C.V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, April). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A proposed quality improvement initiative. Poster presented at the 9th Annual National Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses Conference, New Orleans, LA.
31. Godfrey K., Nativio, D., Bender, C.V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, October). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A quality improvement initiative. Paper presented at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Education Conference, Palm Springs, CA.
32. Vander Bilt, J., Lo-Ciganic, W-H, Woody, S. E., Zgibor, J. C., Conroy, M. B., Schlenk, E. A., & Newman, A. B. (2012, October). Integrating a health prevention program into a collaborative framework in community-based research. Paper presented at the 140th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA.
33. Schlenk, E. A. (2012, November). The role of nursing in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Paper presented in a workshop, A practical understanding of function in rheumatoid arthritis: A multidisciplinary perspective, at the 76th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Washington, D.C.
34. Schlenk, E. A. (2013, May). Staying Active with Arthritis: An intervention guided by self-efficacy. Paper presented at the 8th Annual National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium Symposium, Bethesda, MD.
35. Vander Bilt, J., Lo-Ciganic, W-H, Woody, S. E., Zgibor, J. C., Brenckle, A. J., Brandenstein, J. S., Conroy, M. B., Schlenk, E. A., Albert, S. M., Kwoh, C. K., Boudreau, R., & Newman, A. B. (2013, November). Integrating exercise and bundled health information in a collaborative community-based program for older adults: A cluster randomized trial. Poster presented at the 141st Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.
36. Buck, V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). The association between body mass index and diet plans in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Lexington, KY.
37. Sartore, A. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). Intervention fidelity in a randomized clinical trial to promote physical activity in older adults with comorbidity. Poster presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Lexington, KY.
38. Jiang, Y., Sereika, S., Aubrecht, J., Schlenk, E. A., & DeVito Dabbs, A. (2014, April). An mHealth application for self-monitoring and decision-making support after lung transplantation. Paper presented at the 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 26 39. Jiang, Y., Sereika, S., DeVito Dabbs, A., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, September). Adoption of Pocket Path, a mobile health technology for self-monitoring after lung transplantation. Paper presented at the National State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.
40. Vander Bilt, J., Zgibor, J. C., Xue, L., Brenckle, A. J., Brandenstein, J. S., Conroy, M. B., Schlenk, E. A., Albert, S. M., Boudreau, R., & Newman, A. B. (2014, November). Never too late: Benefits of community-based exercise groups for older adults. Poster presented at the 142nd Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA.
41. Park, H., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2015, April). Associations of mental health with self-efficacy and outcome expectancy in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Cheney, WA.
42. Scheerer, A. J., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2015, April). Associations of self-efficacy and outcome expectancy with physical activity in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Cheney, WA.
43. Jiang, Y., Sereika, S. M., DeVito Dabbs, A., Handler, S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2015, July). Mobile technology decision support for reporting of critical condition changes by lung transplant recipients during the first year post- transplantation. Paper presented at the 25th Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics, Baltimore, MD.
44. Zgibor, J. C., Ye, L., Rogers, E. A., Jacob, M., Schlenk, E. A., Albert, S. M., Boudreau, R., & Newman, A. B. (2015, November). Implementation and evaluation of an integrated health-aging program. Poster presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.
45 Klimek, S. E., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016, April). Differences in falling and fear of falling in a randomized clinical trial to promote physical activity in older adults with comorbidity. Poster presented at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Asheville, NC.
46. Kim, C. J., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, M., & Kim, D. J. (2016, April). Priority and importance of intervention content to improve medication adherence: Perspectives of patients at risk for metabolic syndrome and health care providers. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Symposium of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Las Vegas, NV.
47. Florea, K. S., Novosel, L. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016, June). Improvement in colon cancer screening through use of a multi-level intervention: A QI Initiative. Poster presented at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2016 National Conference, San Antonio, TX.
48. Kim, C. J., Kim, M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2017, April). Optimal cut-off point for triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio to predict cardio-metabolic risk among adults taking diabetes medications: A preliminary finding. Poster presented at the 23rd Annual Symposium of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Denver, CO.
49. Irizarry, T., Sereika, S. M., Schlenk, E. A. & DeVito Dabbs, A. (2018, April). The role of mHealth in a tailored self- management intervention to promote adherence to an exercise program for older adults. Abstract accepted for symposium presentation at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA.
50. Kim, C. J., Kim, M., Kim, J. S. & Schlenk, E. A. (2018, April). Cardiovascular assessment among adults with osteoarthritis taking medication for metabolic syndrome: A preliminary finding. Poster submitted at the 24th Annual Symposium of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Baltimore, MD.
Regional Elizabeth A. Schlenk 27 1. Schlenk E. A. (1996, March). Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form-36: Instrument overview. Paper presented in a symposium, Quality of life in chronic disorders: Utility of the Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form-36 across populations, at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX.
2. Schlenk E. A. (1996, March). Instrument overview: Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form-36. Paper presented in a symposium, Quality of life across chronic disorders: Utility of Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form-36, at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
3. Schlenk, E. A. (1996, April). Perspectives of a project director. Paper presented in an educational session, Developing a center for research: Design and infrastructure, at the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Pittsburgh, PA.
4. Schlenk, E. A. (1996, November). Research happenings. Center for Research in Chronic Disorders: Design and infrastructure. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 8th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Research in Changing Environments: Selecting Clinical Outcomes, Pittsburgh, PA.
5. Schlenk, E. A., Okifuji, A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Turk, D. C., Hagberg, J. M., Sereika, S., & Starz, T. (1997, April). Exercise adherence promotion in fibromyalgia: Baseline results. Poster presented at the Ninth Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Philadelphia, PA.
6. Schlenk, E. A., Okifuji, A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Turk, D., Hagberg, J., Sereika, S., & Starz, T. (1997, November). Quality of life and functional status in fibromyalgia. Paper presented in a symposium, Quality of life and functional status in selected chronic disorders, at the Greater Pittsburgh 9th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
7. Reiser, L., Schlenk, E. A., & Kim, Y. (2005, April). Development and validation of the Health Belief Questionnaire in college women: Preliminary results. Paper presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 17th Annual Scientific Sessions, New York, NY.
8. Schlenk, E. A., Puskar, K., Sereika, S., & Bickmore, T. (2006, April). Forging partnerships to develop and test relational agent technology to improve medication adherence in schizophrenia. Paper presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 18th Annual Scientific Sessions, Cherry Hill, NJ.
9. Charles, B. A., Schlenk, E. A., Kim, Y., Reiser, L., & Patrick T. (2006, April). Perceived Therapeutic Efficacy Scale: Exercise Version Used in Preeclampsia. Paper presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 18th Annual Scientific Sessions, Cherry Hill, NJ.
10. Organist, L. A., Engberg, S., Bernardo, L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2007, October). Optimizing medication adherence in older patients: A systematic review. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 19th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Evidence-Based Practice: Opportunities and Challenges, Pittsburgh, PA.
11. Jones, M. A., Schlenk, E. A., Kitutu, J. M., Sereika, S. M., Doswell, W. M., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2009, October). Ethnic differences in adherence to antihypertensive medications: A prospective study. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 21st Annual Nursing Research Conference, EBP—What it Means for Nurses: A View From the Trenches, Pittsburgh, PA.
12. Simms, S. E, Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, September). Age, gender, social support, medication adherence, and health related quality of life of older adults with heart failure. Poster presented at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Education Conference, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Laurel Highlands, PA.
13. Simms, S. E, Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, October). Age, gender, social support, medication adherence, and health related quality of life of older adults with heart failure. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 22nd Annual Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Elizabeth A. Schlenk 28
14. Kregg-Byers, C. M., Terhorst, L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, October). Predictors of food security in older adults from the Ecological Model of Health Behavior. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 22nd Annual Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
15. Simms, S. E., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, March). Age, gender, social support, medication adherence, and health related quality of life of older adults with heart failure. Poster presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 23rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA.
16. Kregg-Byers, C., Terhorst, L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, March). Predictors of food security in older adults from the Ecological Model of Health Behavior. Poster presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 23rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Philadelphia, PA.
17. Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, October). A quality improvement initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion rates using an evidence-based educational and reminder strategy with parents of pre-teen girls. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 24th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
18. Godfrey K., Nativio, D., Bender, C.V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, October). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A quality improvement initiative. Paper presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 24th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
19. Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, November). A quality improvement initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion rates using an evidence-based educational and reminder strategy with parents of pre-teen girls. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference at Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.
20. Jiang, Y., Sereika, S., Aubrecht, J., Schlenk, E. A., & DeVito Dabbs, A. (2015, April). An mHealth application for self-monitoring and decision-making support after lung transplantation. Poster presented at the Greater Pittsburgh 27th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
55. Wu, L., Anderson, J., Schlenk, E. A., & Miller, E. (2018, April). Examining the Factors of a 7-item Cyber Intimate Partner Violence Tool in High School and College Students. Poster accepted at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 30th Annual Scientific Sessions, Newark, NJ.
Local 1. Schlenk, E. A. (1984, May). Impact of societal trends on nursing. Paper presented at Mount Mercy College Nursing Honor Society Induction, Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2. Schlenk, E. A. (1994, April). Reflections on doctoral study and directions for nursing. Paper presented at the University of Michigan School of Nursing Convocation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
3. Schlenk, E. A. (1996, May). Instrument overview: Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form-36. Paper presenting in a symposium, Quality of life across chronic disorders: Utility of the Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form-36, at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
4. Schlenk, E. A., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (1999, October). Patient compliance. Paper presented at Celebrating the Gift of Aging: Little Sisters of the Poor Symposium on Aging, Pittsburgh, PA.
5. Schlenk, E. A., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S., Starz, T., Okifuji, A., & Turk, D. (1999, October). Comparability of daily diaries and accelerometers in exercise adherence in fibromyalgia syndrome. Poster presented at Pitt-MAC Retreat, Pittsburgh, PA.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 29 6. Schlenk, E. A., Starz, T. W., Osial, T. A., Jr., Vogt, M. T., Jones, D., Armour, J., Barsevich, M., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Sereika, S. M., & McMahon, K. (2000, February). Effectiveness of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee exercise videotape: A pilot study. Poster presented at the Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
7. Schlenk, E. A., & Lias, J. L. (2004, May). Aging and exercise. Paper presented at Evidence-based health and fitness for the 21st century: An interdisciplinary conference at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
8. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M. Dunbar-Jacob, J., Kwoh, C. K., Starz, T. W., Osial, T. A., & Wasko, M. C. (2004, May). Physical activity recommendations, levels, and barriers in rheumatoid arthritis. Poster presented at University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Anniversary Celebration, Pittsburgh, PA.
9. Schlenk, E. A., Olshansky, E., Ross, D., Stilley, C. & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006, May). Expectations, benefits, and barriers to participation in clinical research among older adults. Paper presented at the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
10. Schlenk, E. A., Olshansky, E., Ross, D., Stilley, C., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2006, October). Participation in research by older persons: A qualitative study. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
11. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Kitutu, J. M., Jones, M. A., Baum, C., Bohachick, P., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Erlen, J., Hamilton, G., & Ness, R. (2007, February). Ethnic differences in adherence to pharmacological therapy. Poster presented at Research on Health and Health Care Disparities for African-Americans: Providing the Evidence from Pitt’s School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.
12. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Kitutu, J. M., Jones, M. A., Baum, C., Bohachick, P., Dunbar-Jacob, J., Erlen, J., Hamilton, G., & Ness, R. (2007, August). Ethnic differences in adherence to pharmacological therapy. Poster presented at the 2007 Pharmacology Update Conference at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.
13. Schlenk, E. A., & Organist, L. A. (2007, August). Can we improve medication adherence in the elderly? Paper presented at the 2007 Pharmacology Update Conference at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.
14. Schlenk, E. A., Simms, S. E., Tamres, L. K., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2007, December). Development and psychometric evaluation of the Rheumatology Exercise Barriers Scale. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
15. Schlenk, E. A. (2008, April). Physical activity among older adults with and without osteoarthritis of the knee in the Health ABC Study. Paper presented at the Center for Aging and Population Health Works-in-Progress Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
16. Schlenk, E. A. (2008, May). Beliefs and preferences about participation in clinical research among older adults. Paper presented at the Pepper Center Registry Community Advisory Board Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
17. Schlenk, E. A., Lias, J. L., Houze, M., Sereika, S. M., Stilley, C. S., & Dunbar-Jacob, J. (2008, December). Frequency of use, ease of use, and preference for use of physical activity measures among older adults. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
18. Schlenk, E. A., & Organist, L. A. (2009, February). Can we improve medication adherence in the elderly? Paper presented at the District 6 Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
19. Schlenk, E. A. (2010, June). Use of technology in the STAR Study. Paper presented at the T32 Technology: Research in Chronic and Critical Illness Seminar, Pittsburgh PA. Elizabeth A. Schlenk 30
20. Simms, S. E, Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, September). Age, gender, social support, medication adherence, and health related quality of life of older adults with heart failure. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Rita M. McGinley Symposium, Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.
21. Kregg-Byers, C. M., Terhorst, L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, September). Predictors of food security in older adults from the Ecological Model of Health Behavior. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Rita M. McGinley Symposium, Duquesne University School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA.
22. Godfrey K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2010, March). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A proposed quality improvement initiative. Poster presented at the 5th Annual Quality/Patient Safety Symposium, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh PA.
23. Cassidy, B. L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, March). HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion in a pediatric practice. Poster presented at Scholars Night 13th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
24. Godfrey, K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, March). Hypothermia in premature infants receiving routine delivery room care. Poster presented at Scholars Night 13th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
25. Godfrey, K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, March). Hypothermia in premature infants receiving routine delivery room care. Poster presented at 9th Annual Women and Infants Health Care Conference, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.
26. Simms, S. E., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, April). Age, gender, social support, medication adherence, and health related quality of life of older adults with heart failure. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
27. Kregg-Byers, C., Terhorst, L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, April). Predictors of food security in older adults from the Ecological Model of Health Behavior. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
28. Cassidy, B. L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, October). HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion in a pediatric practice. Paper presented at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Balancing Research and Practice for Improved Outcomes, Pittsburgh, PA.
29. Godfrey, K., & Schlenk, E. A. (2011, October). Hypothermia in premature infants receiving routine delivery room care. Poster presented at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Balancing Research and Practice for Improved Outcomes, Pittsburgh, PA.
30. Schlenk, E. A. (2012, March). STAR Study: Overview of methods and technologies. Paper presented at the Veterans Administration Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
31. Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, March). A quality improvement initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion rates using an evidence-based educational and reminder strategy with parents of pre-teen girls. Poster presented at Scholars Night 14th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
32. Cassidy, B. L., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, March). HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion in a pediatric practice: Part 2. Paper presented at Nursing Grand Rounds at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 31 33. Godfrey K., Nativio, D., Bender, C.V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, March). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A quality improvement initiative. Poster presented at the 7th Annual Quality/Patient Safety Symposium, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh PA.
34. Godfrey K., Nativio, D., Bender, C.V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, March). Occlusive bags to prevent hypothermia in premature infants: A quality improvement initiative. Poster presented at Scholars Night 14th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
35. Matthews, J. T., Simmons, R., Almeida, G., DaSilva, R., Taylor, P., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, April). Using a virtual coach for therapeutic exercise for knee osteoarthritis. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Sixth Annual Research Day on Aging, Pittsburgh, PA.
36. Cassidy, B. L., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, May). Engaging providers and parents around HPV vaccine. Panel presentation at From Genes to Community: Exploring Translational Science in Adolescent Health Research at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
37. Schlenk, E. A. (2012, September). Multidisciplinary care activities for rheumatoid arthritis. Paper presented at the Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society meeting, “Treat to target” management of rheumatoid arthritis in western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA.
38. Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D., & Schlenk, E. A. (2012, October). A quality improvement initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and dose completion rates using an evidence-based educational and reminder strategy with parents of pre-teen girls. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, The Future is Now, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.
39. Amity, C. L., Frydrych, L. M., Francis, K. A., Gold, K. N., Moreland, L. W., Wisniewski ,S. R., Schlenk, E. A., Levesque, M. C., & Starz, T. W. (2013, March). Impact of fibromyalgia (FM) on the inter-rater reliability of tender and swollen joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Poster presented at Scholars Night 15th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
40. Schlenk, E. A., Vander Bilt, J., Lo-Ciganic, W-H., Woody, S. E., Zgibor, J. C., Conroy, M. B., Kwoh, C. K., & Newman, A. B. (2013, March). Pilot integration of a healthy aging program into the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Results and dissemination. Paper presented at the Center for Aging and Population Health Works-in-Progress Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
41. Amity, C. L., Frydrych, L. M., Francis, K. A., Gold, K. N., Moreland, L. W., Wisniewski ,S. R., Schlenk, E. A., Levesque, M. C., & Starz, T. W. (2013, May). Impact of fibromyalgia (FM) on the inter-rater reliability of tender and swollen joint counts in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine 11th Annual Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA.
42. Schlenk, E. A., Crowley-Lisowski, D., Twerski, S., Fallon, A., Sartore, A., Sereika, S., Rogers, J., Fitzgerald, G. K., & Kwoh, C. K. (2013, November). Relationships between self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and outcomes in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension: Baseline results. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 3rd Annual Scholarly Poster Presentations Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
43. Buck, V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, March). The association between body mass index and diet plans in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at Scholars Night 16th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
44. Sartore, A. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, March). Intervention fidelity in a randomized clinical trial to promote physical activity in older adults with comorbidity. Poster presented at Scholars Night 16th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 32 45. Crowley-Lisowski, D., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, March). Predictors of balance in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at Scholars Night 16th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
46. Margonari, H., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, March). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension: Use and effects on pain and blood pressure. Poster presented at Scholars Night 16th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
47. Kim, C. J., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, March). The mediating effect of social support on the relationships of depressive symptoms to medication adherence in Korean older adults with type 2 diabetes. Poster presented at Scholars Night 16th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
48. Buck, V., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). The association between body mass index and diet plans in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
49. Sartore, A. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). Intervention fidelity in a randomized clinical trial to promote physical activity in older adults with comorbidity. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
50. Crowley-Lisowski, D., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). Predictors of balance in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA. (awarded honorable mention).
51. Margonari, H., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in older adults with osteoarthritis of the knee and hypertension: Use and effects on pain and blood pressure. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
52. Kim, C. J., & Schlenk, E. A. (2014, April). The mediating effect of social support on the relationships of depressive symptoms to medication adherence in Korean older adults with type 2 diabetes. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, Celebrating Research on Aging: Building Collaborations for the Future, Pittsburgh, PA.
53. Margonari, H., Hannan, M. S., & Schlenk, E. A. (2015, March). Effect of a quality improvement initiative on nurses’ pain knowledge and documentation. Poster presented at Scholars Night 17th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
54. Klimek, S. E., Sereika, S. M., & Schlenk, E. A. (2016, October). Differences in falling and fear of falling in a randomized clinical trial to promote physical activity in older adults with comorbidity. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 6th Annual Scholarly Poster Presentations Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
55. Wu, L., Klem, M. L., Doswell, W., & Schlenk, E. A. (2017, March). State of the art of cyber intimate partner violence. Poster presented at Scholars Night 19th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session, Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pittsburgh, PA.
56. Irizarry, T., Sereika, S. M., DeVito Dabbs, A., & Schlenk, E. A. (2017, May). Temporal patterns in personalized intervention tailoring and exercise adherence and their correlates among older adults with osteoarthritis of the Elizabeth A. Schlenk 33 knee and hypertension. Poster presented at the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, 2017 Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA.
57. Schlenk, E. A., Sereika, S. M., Rogers, J., Fitzgerald, G. K., & Kwoh, C. K. (2018, January). Improving clinical outcomes and physical activity in older adults with comorbidity: A randomized controlled trial. Poster presented at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 7th Annual Scholarly Poster Presentation Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
Other Presentations 1. Schlenk, E. A. (1984, June). Research consumerism. Paper presented at the Nurse Managers’ Conference, Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA.
2. Schlenk, E. A., & Tippe, C. (1985, May). Health care issues on the Hill. Paper presented at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA. Continuing Education course.
3. Schlenk, E. A., & Ankenbrand, B. (1986, March). Current medical dilemmas. Paper presented at the Nurses’ Inservice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA.
4. Schlenk, E. A. (1986, May). Nurse educator role: Current and future. Paper presented at the Nurses’ Week Celebration Panel at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA.
5. Schlenk, E. A., & McMaster, R. (1987, March). Higher order thinking skills. Paper presented at the Faculty Development Workshop at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA.
6. Schlenk, E. A., & Boehm, S. (1990, November). Collaborative models for nursing research. Paper presented at the Faculty Research Day Panel at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI.
7. Schlenk, E. A. (1990, November). Behavioral strategies: Conceptualizations and directions for research in type II diabetes. Paper presented at N865 Behavior in Health and Illness at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI.
8. Schlenk, E. A. (1995, September). Exercise adherence promotion in fibromyalgia. Paper presented at the University of Pittsburgh Clinical Exercise Physiology Graduate Journal Club, at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
9. Schlenk, E. A. (1996, December). Exercise adherence promotion in fibromyalgia: Use of the TriTrac. Paper presented at the Center for Research in Chronic Disorders Professional Development Series at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
10. Schlenk, E. A. (1998, September). Exercise adherence promotion in fibromyalgia. Paper presented at the Arthritis Foundation Laurel Highlands Branch 2nd Annual Fibromyalgia Retreat, Greensburg, PA.
11. Schlenk, E. A. (1999, July). Exercise adherence promotion in fibromyalgia. Paper presented at the Wellsburg WV Fibromyalgia Support Group, Wellsburg, WV.
12. Schlenk, E. A. (2000, January). Writing successful abstracts. Paper presented at the Center for Research in Chronic Disorders Professional Development Series, Pittsburgh, PA.
13. Schlenk, E. A. (2000, June). Improving exercise adherence in osteoarthritis. Paper presented at the Center for Research on Health Care Seminar Series at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
14. Cassidy, B., Lee, H., Dudjak, L., & Schlenk, E. A. (2013, December). Implementation science: Learning the methodologies. Paper presented at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Faculty Forum, Pittsburgh, PA. Elizabeth A. Schlenk 34
15. Schlenk, E. A. (2014, March). Use of eHealth to make the STAR shine. Paper presented at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Hub for Excellence in eHealth Research Inaugural Seminar Series, Pittsburgh, PA.
54. Schlenk, E. A. (2015, October). Quality improvement: Design implications. Paper presented at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research and Evaluation Research Methodology Series, Pittsburgh PA. (1.5 CNE).
55. Schlenk, E. A., & Takedai, T. (2016, March & 2016, April). Honors thesis journey. Panel presented at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Honors Day, Pittsburgh PA.
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 35 Teaching (2003-2017)
Primary Teacher: Undergraduate Program Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Fall NUR 0067 Introduction to Nursing 33 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic 2005 Research (3 credits) RN to BSN / MSN Content on critical appraisal and application of research to practice Spring NUR 1800 Coordinating Clinical 2 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic 2006 Trials (2 credits) RN to BSN / MSN Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations Fall NUR 0067 Nursing Research: An 28 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic 2006 Introduction to Critical Appraisal and RN to BSN / MSN Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits) Content on critical appraisal and application of research to practice Spring NUR 1800 Coordinating Clinical 2 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic 2007 Trials (2 credits) RN to BSN / MSN Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations Spring NUR 0067 Nursing Research: An 27 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic 2008 Introduction to Critical Appraisal and RN to BSN / MSN Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits) Content on critical appraisal and application of research to practice
NUR 1800 Coordinating Clinical 2 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic Trials (2 credits) RN to BSN / MSN; Content on conducting clinical trials Pharmacy in accordance with federal regulations Spring NUR 1800 Coordinating Clinical 1 Undergraduate: BSN and Didactic 2010 Trials (2 credits) RN to BSN / MSN Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 36 Primary Teacher: Graduate Program Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 8 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2005 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 9 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2006 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 5 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 5 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2007 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 39 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2007 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- base protocol Fall NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 11 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2007 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 37 Primary Teacher: Graduate Program (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 7 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2008 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 5 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 66 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2008 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- base protocol Fall NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 20 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2008 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 4 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2009 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 77 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2009 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Fall NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 22 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2009 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 5 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2010 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 4 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 64 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2010 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 38 Primary Teacher: Graduate Program (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Fall NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 24 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2010 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 37 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2011 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 90 Graduate: MSN, BSN to Didactic 2011 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) PhD, and DNP Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Fall NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 18 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2011 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based clinical protocol Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 6 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Didactic 2012 Trials (2 credits) PhD Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 4 Graduate: MSN and BSN to Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) PhD Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 90 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2012 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Fall NUR 2007/2407 Research for 6 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2012 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 34 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2013 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Summer NUR 2007/2407 Research for 73 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2013 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 40 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2014 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 39 Primary Teacher: Graduate Program (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: BSN to PhD Didactic 2014 Trials (Online, 2 credits) Content on conducting clinical trials in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: BSN to PhD Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007/2407 Research for 54 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2014 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Fall NUR 2007/2407 Research for 8 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2014 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2007/2407 Research for 28 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2015 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol
NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: BSN to PhD, Post- Didactic Trials (Online, 2 credits) Masters/DNP Certificate in Content on conducting clinical trials Nursing Research in accordance with federal regulations
NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 2 Graduate: BSN to PhD Precepted Trials Practicum (2 credits) Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007/2407 Research for 45 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2015 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Fall NUR 2007/2407 Research for 9 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2015 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2007/2407 Research for 29 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2016 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol
NUR 2800 Coordinating Clinical 3 Graduate: BSN to PhD, Post- Didactic Trials (Online, 2 credits) Masters/DNP Certificate in Content on conducting clinical trials Nursing Research in accordance with federal regulations
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 40 Primary Teacher: Graduate Program (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 2801 Coordinating Clinical 2 Graduate: BSN to PhD Precepted 2016 Trials Practicum (2 credits) Practicum Content on learning coordination of clinical trials through hands-on experience Summer NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 32 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2016 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Fall NUR 2007 Research for Evidence- 1 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2016 Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol Spring NUR 2000/2000D Research for 39/2 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2017 Evidence-Based Practice 1 (2 credits) Content on evidence-based practice, critical appraisal and synthesis of research evidence Spring NUR 2007/2007D Research for 22/2 Graduate: MSN and DNP Didactic 2017 Evidence-Based Practice 2 (2 credits) Content on developing an evidence- based protocol
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 41 Primary Teacher: PhD Program Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Summer NUR 3042 Research Emphasis 12 PhD Didactic 2004 Seminar: Chronic Disorders (3 credits) Content on current theory and research in chronic disorders Summer NUR 3042 Research Emphasis 9 PhD Didactic 2006 Seminar: Chronic Disorders (3 credits) Content on current theory and research in chronic disorders
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 42 Preceptor Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 3050 Grantwriting Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2003 Develop and submit a grant Practicum Summer NUR 3051 Pilot Design Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2003 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum
NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Fall NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2003 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Spring NUR 1074 Advanced Clinical 1 RN to MSN Precepted 2004 Practicum Practicum Conducting clinical trials Fall NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2004 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Spring NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2005 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Summer NUR 3050 Grantwriting Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2005 Develop and submit a grant Practicum
NUR 3110 Instrumentation 1 PhD Didactic Advise on psychometrics Fall NUR 3051 Pilot Design Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2005 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum
NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Spring NUR 3052 Manuscript Development 2 PhD Precepted 2006 Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum Summer NUR 2045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2006 Develop and submit a grant Practicum Fall NUR 2045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2006 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum
NUR 3110 Instrumentation 1 PhD Didactic Advise on psychometrics Spring NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2007 Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum Spring NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2008 Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 43 Preceptor (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Summer NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2009 Develop and submit a grant Practicum Fall NUR 3045 Research Practicum 2 MSN Precepted 2009 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum Spring NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2010 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project
NUR 3036 Capstone Project 1 DNP Precepted Develop capstone project Practicum
NUR 3052 Manuscript Development 1 DNP Precepted Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum Summer NUR 3045 Research Practicum 2 MSN Precepted 2010 Develop and submit a grant Practicum Fall NUR 3045 Research Practicum 2 MSN Precepted 2010 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum Spring NUR 3036 Capstone Project 1 DNP Precepted 2011 Develop capstone project Practicum
NURNP 3038 DNP NP Role 1 DNP Precepted Practicum Practicum Role Development for DNP NP
NUR 3052 Manuscript Development 1 DNP Precepted Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum Summer NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2011 Develop and submit a grant Practicum
NUR 3037 Capstone Clinical 1 DNP Precepted Implement and evaluate capstone Practicum project
NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Fall NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2011 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum
NURNP 3038 DNP NP Role Practicum Role Development for DNP NP 2 DNP Precepted Practicum NUR 3037 Capstone Clinical Implement and evaluate capstone project 1 DNP Precepted Practicum Elizabeth A. Schlenk 44 Preceptor (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2012 Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum Summer NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2012 Develop and submit a grant Practicum Fall NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2012 Develop and submit IRB proposal Practicum
NURSP 2093 Education and 1 DNP Mentoring for the Clinical Nurse Leader Fall NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2013 Develop and submit a manuscript Practicum Spring NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2014 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Summer NUR 3237 Capstone Clinical 1 DNP Precepted 2014 (Online) Practicum Implement and evaluate capstone project
NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Fall NURNP 3038 DNP NP Role 1 DNP Precepted 2014 Practicum Practicum Role Development for DNP NP Spring NUR 2002 Research Practicum 2 MSN Precepted 2015 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project
NUR 3037 Capstone Clinical 1 DNP Precepted Implement and evaluate capstone Practicum project Summer NUR 2002 Research Practicum 1 MSN Precepted 2015 Hands-on experience on research Practicum project Spring NUR 1134C Transition into 1 BSN Precepted 2016 Professional Nursing Practice Clinical Clinical Summer NUR 3045 Research Practicum 1 PhD Precepted 2016 Develop and submit grant Practicum
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 45 Independent Study Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Fall NUR 3060 Measurement of Physical 1 PhD Didactic 2005 Activity (1 credit) Dissertation related Spring NUR 3060 Chronic Disease 1 PhD Didactic 2006 Prevention (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 2361 Pilot Study: Continual 1 MSN Didactic Renal Replacement Therapy Barriers (3 credits) Quality improvement project Summer NUR 3060 Activity Measures 1 PhD Didactic 2006 Analysis (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Analysis: Diet Habit 1 PhD Didactic Survey (3 credits) Dissertation related Spring NUR 2361 Manuscript Development: 1 MSN Didactic 2007 Scouting for Lyme Disease (1 credit) Scholarly activity Fall NUR 3060 Analysis: Sodium/Fluid 1 PhD Didactic 2007 Scale (2 credits) Dissertation related Fall NUR 3060 Quality of Life in Heart 1 PhD Didactic 2008 Failure (1 credit) Dissertation related Spring NUR 3060 Didactic Instruction in 1 PhD Didactic 2009 Nursing (2 credits) Academic researcher role Summer NUR 3060 Data Preparation for 1 PhD Didactic 2009 Analysis (1 credit) Dissertation related Fall NUR 3060 Manuscript Revision (1 1 PhD Didactic 2009 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Management: Large 1 PhD Didactic Survey Datasets 1 (9 credits) Dissertation related
NURSP 2361 Manuscript 1 MSN Didactic Development: Comprehensive Sex Education Programs Targeting Adolescent Girls in Kenya, East Africa (2 credits) Scholarly activity
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 46 Independent Study (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 3060 Data Management 1(1 1 PhD Didactic 2010 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Management: Large 1 PhD Didactic Survey Datasets 2 (9 credits) Dissertation related Summer NUR 3060 Data Management 2 (1 1 PhD Didactic 2010 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Data Analysis and 1 PhD Didactic Dissemination 1 (6 credits) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Manuscript Revision: 1 PhD Didactic Comprehensive Sex Education Programs Targeting Adolescent Girls in Kenya, East Africa (2 credits) Scholarly activity Fall NUR 3060 Data Analysis and 1 PhD Didactic 2010 Dissemination 1 (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Data Analysis and 1 PhD Didactic Dissemination 2 (9 credits) Dissertation related Spring NUR 3060 Data Analysis and 1 PhD Didactic 2011 Dissemination 2 (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Advanced Statistical 1 PhD Didactic Programming (9 credits) Dissertation related
NURSP 2361 Manuscript 1 MSN Didactic Development: Recruitment Barriers (1 credit) Scholarly activity Summer NUR 3060 Quality of Life in Heart 1 PhD Didactic 2011 Failure 1 (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Environments and Food 1 PhD Didactic Security 1 (6 credits) Dissertation related Elizabeth A. Schlenk 47 Independent Study (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Fall NUR 3060 Quality of Life in Heart 1 PhD Didactic 2011 Failure 2 (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Environments and Food 1 PhD Didactic Security 2 (9 credits) Dissertation related Spring NUR 3060 Study Closure 1 (1 credit) 1 PhD Didactic 2012 Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Environments and Food Security 3 (9 credits) 1 PhD Didactic Dissertation related Summer NUR 3060 Study Closure 2 (1 credit) 1 PhD Didactic 2012 Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Older Adults and Food Security Status (6 credits) 1 PhD Didactic Dissertation related Fall NUR 3060 Data Analysis and 1 PhD Didactic 2012 Dissemination 3 (1 credit) Dissertation related
NUR 3060 Data Analysis and Didactic Dissemination 3 (9 credits) 1 PhD Dissertation related
NURSP 2361 Manuscript 1 MSN Didactic Development: Role of the Multi- Center Coordinator (1 credit) Scholarly activity Spring NUR 3060 Scholarly Writing and 1 PhD Didactic 2013 Dissemination (9 credits) Dissertation related Fall NURSP 2361 Manuscript 1 MSN Didactic 2013 Development: Factors Affecting Joint Counts in Rheumatoid Arthritis (1 credit) Scholarly activity Spring NURSP 2361 Management of Multi- 1 MSN Didactic 2014 site Trials (2 credits) Scholarly activity Summer NUR 3060 Mobile Technology Self- 1 PhD Didactic 2014 Monitoring (6 credits) Fall NUR 3060 Use of mHealth for Self- 1 PhD Didactic 2014 Monitoring (6 credits)
NUR 3060 Increasing Colon Cancer 1 DNP Didactic Screening 1 (1 credit) Elizabeth A. Schlenk 48 Independent Study (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Spring NUR 3060 Increasing Colon Cancer 1 DNP Didactic 2015 Screening 2 (1 credit)
NUR 3060 mHealth for Decision 1 PhD Didactic Making Support (3 credits) Fall NUR 1061 Social Support and 1 BSN-Honors Didactic 2015 Adherence in RA 1 (1 credit) Spring NUR 1061 Social Support and 1 BSN-Honors Didactic 2016 Adherence in RA 2 (2 credits)
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 49 PhD Dissertation Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Didactic or Year Students Clinical Fall NUR 3010 PhD Dissertation (3 1 PhD Didactic 2006 credit) Summer NUR 3010 PhD Dissertation (3 1 PhD Didactic 2009 credit) Spring NUR 3010 PhD Dissertation (9 1 PhD Didactic 2013 credit) Summer NUR 3010 PhD Dissertation (9 1 PhD Didactic 2013 credit) Summer FTDP 0000 Full Time Dissertation 1 PhD Didactic 2013 Study (0 credit) Fall FTDP 0000 Full Time Dissertation 1 PhD Didactic 2013 Study (0 credit) Spring FTDP 0000 Full Time Dissertation 1 PhD Didactic 2014 Study (0 credit) Summer FTDP 0000 Full Time Dissertation 1 PhD Didactic 2014 Study (0 credit) Spring NUR 3010 PhD Dissertation (3 1 PhD Didactic 2015 credit) Summer FTDP 0000 Full Time Dissertation 1 PhD Didactic 2015 Study (0 credit)
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 50 Lecturer/Guest Lecturer: Undergraduate Program Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Topic of Lecture Year Students Fall NUR 1072 Heath Promotion/Health Unknown RN to BSN / Health Promotion Models: 2003 Assessment MSN Nursing’s Role Spring 2004 Summer 2004 Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Summer 2005 Fall 2005 Spring 2006 Summer 2006 Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Spring 2008 Summer NUR 0067 Nursing Research: An 8 Under- Systematic Reviews 2009 Introduction to Critical Appraisal and graduate: Evidence-Based Practice BSN and RN to BSN / MSN Spring NUR 0051 Introduction to Unknown Under- Research in the University of 2011 Professional Nursing graduate: Pittsburgh School of Nursing BSN Spring NUR 1077 School Nurse Seminar 10 School Nurse Evidence-Based Nursing 2012 Certificate Practice Students Spring NUR 0088 Introduction to Basic Unknown Under- Research in the University of 2012 Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice graduate: Pittsburgh School of Nursing BSN STAR Study: Overview Spring NUR 1077 School Nurse Seminar Unknown School Nurse Evidence-Based Nursing 2014 Certificate Practice Students Fall NUR 0005 Honors Freshman Seminar 8 Under- STAR Study: Overview 2014 graduate BSN Fall NUR 0005 Honors Freshman Seminar 8 Under- STAR Study: Overview 2015 graduate BSN Spring NUR 1077 School Nurse Seminar Unknown School Nurse Evidence-Based Nursing 2016 Certificate Practice Students Elizabeth A. Schlenk 51 Lecturer/Guest Lecturer: Undergraduate Program (continued) Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Topic of Lecture Year Students Fall NUR 0005 Honors Freshman Seminar 19 Under- STAR Study: Overview 2016 graduate BSN
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 52 Lecturer/Guest Lecturer: Graduate Program Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Topic of Lecture Year Students Fall NUR 2001 Nursing Theory and Unknown MSN Cognitive-Behavioral 2004 Research Models: Application to Nursing Research Spring NUR 2840 Robotic Applications in Unknown Masters in Aging and Exercise 2005 Clinical Practice bioengineering, nursing, rehabilitation science and technology Summer NUR 2001 Nursing Theory and Unknown MSN Improving Physical Activity 2005 Research and Fitness in Comorbidity Fall PT 2028 Health and Wellness Unknown Doctor of Implications of Chronic 2006 Physical Disorders Therapy Fall CLRES 2500 Introduction to Unknown Medicine and Retention of Patients in 2007 Patient-Oriented Research in Aging Public Heath Clinical Trials and Chronic Disease Summer NURNP 2029 Role Seminar Unknown MSN/DNP Critical Appraisal of 2009 Research Studies Summer NURNP 2029 Role Seminar Unknown MSN/DNP Critical Appraisal of 2010 Research Studies
NURSP 2093 Education and Unknown MSN Incorporating Self-Efficacy Mentoring in the Clinical Setting Theory into Patient Education Research Summer NURSP 2093 Education and Unknown MSN Application of Self-Efficacy 2014 Mentoring in the Clinical Setting Theory to Patient Education
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 53 Lecturer/Guest Lecturer: PhD Program Term/ Course Number & Title No. of Level Topic of Lecture Year Students Spring NUR 3030 Research Development Unknown PhD Research Training Grants: 2003 K01 Applications Spring 2004 Fall NUR 3049 Research Seminar Unknown PhD Adherence to Physical 2003 Activity Regimens Fall 2004 Fall 2005 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009 Fall 2010 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013 Summer NUR 3042 Research Emphasis Unknown PhD Physical Activity in Chronic 2008 Seminar: Chronic Disorders Disorders Summer NUR 3042 Research Emphasis Unknown PhD Physical Activity in Chronic 2011 Seminar: Chronic Disorders Disorders Summer NUR 3042 Research Emphasis Unknown PhD Physical Activity in Chronic 2013 Seminar: Chronic Disorders Disorders
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 54 BSN Honors Theses Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training Committee Teika BSN Honors 2015-2016 NA The Association between Social BSN Student Patient Care Chair Takedai Support and Medication Adherence in Enrolled into the Technician, Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis University of UPMC Pennsylvania Presbyterian MSN Program for Family Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 55 Masters Theses/Essays Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training Essay M. Joanne MPH, 2005-2008 University of North Hilltop Community Senior Assessment Administrator I, Self-supported Committee Senick Behavioral Carolina, Wilmington Survey Pharmacy Member and BA Psychology, 2003 Administration Community University of Health Pittsburgh- Sciences School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 56 DNP Projects Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training DNP Project Brenda DNP 2008-2012 LaRoche College HPV Vaccine: A Clinical Protocol to Assistant Sigma Theta Tau Committee Cassidy BSN, 1983 Implement an Evidence-Based professor of International Chair University of Pittsburgh Educational and Reminder Strategy nursing at Honor Society of MSN, 1986, 1997 with Parents of Pre-teen Girls University of Nursing, Eta Pittsburgh Chapter Clinical Project Award DNP Project Kathleen DNP 2007-2012 University of Pittsburgh Occlusive Wraps to Prevent Assistant Leslie A. Committee Godfrey BSN, 1980 Hypothermia in Premature Infants: A professor of Hoffman Chair University of Pittsburgh Quality Improvement Initiative nursing at Endowed MSN, 1986, 1999 University of Research Award Pittsburgh 2010-2011, Jean Swindell Wolfe Orr Scholarship DNP Project Kathleen DNP 2012-2015 Kenyon College Increasing Colon Cancer Screening Family nurse Northern Committee Birck Florea BA Neuroscience, 2000 Rates With a Multi-Component practitioner at Arizona Area Chair University of Intervention in North Country Health Education Pennsylvania, Three Satellite Community Health Healthcare, Center BSN, 2002 Centers: A Quality Improvement Kingman AZ University of Initiative Pennsylvania, MSN, 2003 DNP Project Heather DNP 2012-2015 University of Pittsburgh Implementing an Evidence-Based Pain Family Nurse HRSA Advanced Committee Margonari BS, 2008 Assessment Guideline within a Practitioner at Education Chair Slippery Rock University Pediatric Transitional Hospital Setting Greater Nursing BSN, 2011 Pittsburgh Traineeship, Neurosurgical Three Rivers Associates- Chapter of the UPMC, National Pittsburgh PA Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Scholarly Award
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 57 DNP Projects (continued) Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training DNP Project Krista Bragg DNP 2007-2010 University of Alabama at Health Care Provider Perceptions Chief nurse Self-supported Committee Birmingham Regarding Barriers to Effective anesthetist at Member BSN, 1997 Surgical Time Out Procedures Reading Hospital University of Pittsburgh and Medical MSN, 2000, 2006 Center DNP Project Kerry Ryan DNP 2011-2014 University of Pittsburgh A Comparison of Effectiveness of Unknown Hearst Endowed Committee BSN, 2010 Interventions to Promote Preoperative Scholarship Fund Member Smoking Cessation: A Systematic for Graduate Review Students in Gerontology Cameos of Caring Endowed Nursing Scholarship DNP Project Nicole DNP 2016-2018 Westminster College Development, Implementation and Director of Self-supported Committee Helbling BS, 1997 Evaluation of a Clinical Tool to Rehabilitation; Member University of Glasgow Identify Risk Factors for Neonatal ICU MS, 1998 Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Left Nurse; West Penn Hospital Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Staff RN in School of Nursing Patients to Decrease Readmission Pediatric RN, 2005 Rates Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh Facility, Long- BSN, 2016 term Care Facilities, Mental Health Facilities; Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator DNP Project Joshua DNP 2016-2019 University of Pittsburgh Buprenorphine Program Evaluation in Self-supported Committee Palmer BSN, 20xx a Private Psychiatric Office-Based Member Practice
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 58 PhD Dissertations Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training Dissertation Amy Predoctoral 1995-2001 Edinboro University of Predictors of Improved Quality of Life Assistant Research grant Committee McClune Nursing Pennsylvania 12 Months After Lumbar Spinal professor of from Hamot Chair BSN, 1982 Fusion Surgery nursing at Second Century Edinboro University of Edinboro Foundation Pennsylvania University of MSN, 1988 Pennsylvania Dissertation Lorraine Predoctoral 2002-2007 Albright University Health Beliefs and Behaviors of Associate Carlow Committee Reiser Nursing BSN, 1989 College Women professor of University Office Chair Villanova University nursing at of Sponsored MSN, 1994 Clarion Programs University Dissertation Susan Predoctoral 2002-2013 University of Pittsburgh Age, Gender, Social Support, Manager, American Committee Simms Nursing BSN, 1993 Medication Adherence, and Health Inpatient Association of Chair Duquesne University Related Quality of Life of Older Nursing, Critical Care MSN, 1998 Adults with Heart Failure Allegheny Health Nurses Clinical Network, The Inquiry grant, Western PA Szeming Sze Hospital Student Award Dissertation Claudia Predoctoral 2005-2014 University of Pittsburgh Predictors of Food Security in Older NA National Black Committee Kregg-Byers Nursing BSN, 2004 Adults From the Ecological Model of Nurses Chair Health Behavior Assoc/Mayo Foundation Scholarship, Szeming Sze Student Award, Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action Scholarship, Graduate School of Public Health Minority Scholarship, Provost Development Fund Fellowship, Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 59 PhD Dissertations (continued) Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training Dissertation Yun Jiang Predoctoral 2014-2015 Hunan Medical Factors Associated with Acceptance Post-doctoral Greater Committee Nursing University and Use of Mobile Technology for Fellow, Pittsburgh Chair Bachelor of Medicine, Health Self-monitoring and Decision University of Nursing 1993 Support in Lung Transplant Recipients Michigan School Research University of Missouri of Nursing Conference MS, Health Informatics, Research Grant, 2006 Pauline University of Missouri Thompson BSN, 2008 Nursing Research Scholarship – Nursing Foundation PA Dissertation Linden Wu Predoctoral 2015-present University of Pittsburgh Cyber Intimate Partner Violence and NA Graduate Committee Nursing BSN, 2014 Potential Health Outcomes Assistance in Chair Areas of National Need (2015-2016, 2017), T32 NR008857 Technology: Research in Chronic and Critical Illness (2016-2017), Clinical & Translational Science Institute TL1 Award (TL1 TR001858) Jonas Nurse Scholar Program Scholarship, O’Neil Center – University of Pittsburgh Nurse Scholar’s Fellows, Teaching
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 60 Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training Assistant (2017) Abraham A. Constantino, Jr. M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund Margaret E. Wilkes Scholarship Fund Dissertation Xiaojun Shi Predoctoral 2017-present University of Pittsburgh Pain Management in Patients with NA School of Committee Nursing BSN, 2017 Osteoarthritis of the Knee Nursing Chair Teaching assistant; Research assistant on NIH, NHLBI, R01 award (PI: F. Luyster) Dissertation Louise Predoctoral 1994-2000 Youngstown State Promotion of Adoption and Adherence Associate Self-supported Committee Aurilio Nursing University to Regular Leisure-Time Walking professor of Member BSN, 1982 Behavior in Healthy Midlife Women: nursing at University of Akron A Randomized Controlled Study Youngstown MSN, 1986 State University Dissertation Melissa Predoctoral 2001-2005 Andrews University Social Support, Personal Control, and Nursing research Research Committee Taylor Nursing BSN, 1980 Psychological Functioning Among program leader assistant on NIH, Member University of Texas at Individuals with Heart Failure at the Veterans NINR, K01 Austin Administration award (PI: P. MSN, 1989 Pittsburgh Health Bohachick) Care System and Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion Dissertation Karen Predoctoral 1997-2005 Waynesburg College Mammography Screening Behaviors Director of Research Committee Paraska Nursing BSN in Relation to the Expanded Health Nursing assistant on Member West Virginia University Belief Model in a Sample of American Cancer MSN Homebound Women with Multiple Society award Sclerosis (PI: C. Bender) Dissertation Sue Predoctoral 2000-2006 Northern Illinois Psychological and Physiological Assistant Delta Omega Committee Trzynka Nursing University Predictors of Adherence to professor of Chapter of Sigma Member BSN, 1991 Antiretroviral Medications for Women nursing at Theta Tau Northern Illinois with HIV/AIDS Northern Illinois
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 61 Faculty Role Student Training Training Degree Received by Title of Student’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Student Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Students Training University University MSN, 1995 Dissertation Wendy Predoctoral 2004-2007 University of Pittsburgh Testing a Model of Health-Related NIH, NINR Staff Sigma Theta Tau Committee Henderson Nursing BSN, 1994 Quality of Life in Persons with HIV Scientist in the International Member University of Pittsburgh and Liver Disease Intramural Honor Society of MSN, 1999 Research Nursing/ Program Association of Nurses in AIDS Assistant Clinical Care, Investigator in Epsilon Phi the Intramural Chapter of Sigma Research Theta Tau, Program, NIH, Corrine Barnes NINR Scholarship Dissertation Cameron Predoctoral 2001-2016 University of Pittsburgh Self-Management Strategies to Unknown Research Committee Kramer Nursing BSN, 2000 Improve Medication Adherence assistant on NIH, Member NINR, R01 award (PI: J. Dunbar-Jacob) Dissertation Pamela Predoctoral 2007-2010 University of Pittsburgh Best Practices Program for Increasing Assistant School of Health Committee Toto Occupation- BS Occupational Physical Activity in Older Adults professor of and Member al Therapy Therapy, 1989 physical therapy Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh at University of Sciences MS Health & Rehab Pittsburgh Research Sciences, 1996 Development Fund Dissertation Rosemary Predoctoral 2008-2012 University of Pittsburgh Comparing the Effectiveness of Project director Wound Ostomy Committee Bolinger Nursing BS, Biology, 1976 Biofeedback-taught Pelvic Floor at the University and Continence Member Lock Haven University Muscle Exercises (BFT PFME) and of Pittsburgh Nurses of Pennsylvania Acupuncture for the treatment of School of Foundation ADN, 2004 urinary incontinence (UI) in women Medicine Small Grant University of Pittsburgh >50 years of age: A Secondary Award for New MSN,2008 Analysis Researchers, 2007-2009; Research assistant on NIH, NCCAM, R01 award (PI: S. Engberg)
Elizabeth A. Schlenk 62 Other Mentoring Activities Faculty Role Scholar Training Training Degree Received by Title of Scholar’s Research Project Current Source of Level Period Scholar Prior to Entry Position of Past Support During Into Training Scholars Training Co-Mentor Fisun Post- 2003-2004 Ege University Institute Exercise Intervention in Women with Assistant Oncology Ergun doctoral of Health Sciences, Breast Cancer Undergoing professor of Nursing Society international Turkey Chemotherapy nursing at Ege grant not funded scholar PhD, 2002 University
Co-Mentor Cynthia Post- 2005-2006 Southeastern Louisiana A Spiritually Enhanced Health Assistant Writing a K01 Bienemy doctoral University Promotion Intervention study for professor of application to Center for BSN Hypertensive African American nursing at NIH, NINR Research in McNeese State Women. Southern Chronic University University Disorder MSN scholar Southern University and A & M College PhD Co-Mentor Renata Post- 2011-2012 Jessenius Faculty of Evidence-Based Nursing Assistant Travel grant Zelenikova doctoral Medicine in Martin, Professor, international PhD (Nursing), 2011 University of scholar Ostrava, Czech Republic Mentor Chun-Ja Kim International 2014 Yonsei University, Interventions to Improve Adherence Associate Sabbatical Visiting Seoul, Korea and Clinical Outcomes in Adults Professor, Ajou Scholar PhD (Nursing), 2001 with Metabolic Syndrome University Post-doctoral Fellowship College of University of Alabama at Nursing Birmingham, 2002-2004
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Service
University Committees 1985-1987 Member, Faculty Development Committee, Mount Mercy College 1986-1987 Member, Nominations, Elections, and Appointments Committee, Mount Mercy College 1987-1988 Member, Committee on Non-Traditional Studies, Mount Mercy College 1987-1988 Member, Student Affairs Committee, Mount Mercy College 1987-1988 Chair, Parking Appeals/Safety Committee, Mount Mercy College 1989-1990 Member, Task Force on Campus Safety and Security, University of Michigan 1997-present Member, University of Pittsburgh Graduate Faculty 1998-1999 Member, Senate Bylaws and Procedures Committee, University of Pittsburgh 1999-2001 Secretary, Senate Bylaws and Procedures Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2000-2001 Co-Chair, Senate Bylaws and Procedures Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2001-2002 Chair, Senate Bylaws and Procedures Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2002 Member, Ad Hoc Planning and Budget System Review Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2002-2006 Pro Tem, Senate Bylaws and Procedures Committee, University of Pittsburgh
Health Sciences Division Committees/Centers 1995-1996 Member, Fibromyalgia Research/Operations Task Force, University of Pittsburgh 1998-1999 Member, Multipurpose Arthritis Center Professional and Patient Education Task Force, University of Pittsburgh 1998-1999 Member, Multipurpose Arthritis Center Clinical Operations Committee, University of Pittsburgh 1999-2002 Member, Clinical Research Steering Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2001-2002 Member, UPMC Health Enhancement Program Oversight Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2001-2007 Member, Center for Healthy Aging, University of Pittsburgh 2005-2006 Member, General Clinical Research Center Scientific Advisory Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2006-2008 Member, Montefiore University Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center Scientific Advisory Committee, University of Pittsburgh 2007-present Member, Center for Aging and Population Health, University of Pittsburgh 2008-present Member, Multidisciplinary Research Center for Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases, University of Pittsburgh
School Committees 1983-1984 Member, Mercy Medical Center Coordinating Council, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1983-1985 Member, Mercy Medical Center Nursing Practice Committee, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1983-1985 Member, Research Planning Committee, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1983-1988 Member, Curriculum Committee, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1986-1987 Member, Media Committee, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1987-1988 Member, Research Planning Committee, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1987-1988 Contributor, National League for Nursing Self-Study Report, Mount Mercy College Department of Nursing 1988-1989 Member, Committee of Academic Admissions and Scholastic Standing, University of
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Michigan School of Nursing 1989-1991 Treasurer, Doctoral Student Organization, University of Michigan School of Nursing 1992-1993 Member, Search Committee Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Michigan School of Nursing 1996-1997 Member, Policy Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1997-1998 Chair, Policy Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1997-present Member, PhD Council, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1999-2006 Member, MSN Council, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1997-1998 Member, PhD Progression and Graduation Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1998-2000 Chair, PhD Progression and Graduation Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1999-2000 Member, Task Force to Evaluate NUR 2001 and NUR 2002, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 1999-2005 Member Continuing Education Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2004-2005 Member, Task Force to Revise Research Course Curricula, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2005-2006 Member, Task Force to Revise Research Courses, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2005-2008 Member, Greater Pittsburgh Annual Nursing Research Conference Planning Committee 2005-2008 Chair, Greater Pittsburgh Annual Nursing Research Conference Planning Committee Abstract Review Panel 2006-present Member, MSN Council, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2007-2008 Member, PhD Curriculum Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2008-2009 Chair, PhD Curriculum Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2008-2009 Member, Graduate Student Records Task Force 2009-2011 Member, Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee, School of Nursing 2011-present Member, DNP Council, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2011-2012 Member, DNP Capstone Preparation Course Task Force 2011-2013 Member, PhD Curriculum Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2011-present Member, School of Nursing Honors Program Task Force 2013 Chair, Dean's Distinguished Teaching Award Committee 2013-2014 Chair, MSN/DNP Curriculum Committee 2014-2016 Member, MSN/DNP Curriculum Committee 2014-2016 Member, Academic Integrity Committee 2014-2017 Member, School of Nursing Scholarship Committee 2014-2017 Member, DNP/PhD Joint Program Task Force 2014 Member, MSN Learning Outcomes Task Force 2014-2015 Member, Refreshing the Curriculum Task Force 2015-2017 Member, DNP Project Guidelines Review Task Force 2015-2017 Chair, DNP Methodologies Task Force 2016 Member, Dean's Distinguished Teaching Award Committee 2016 Chair, Task Force to Create Evidence-Based Practice Module for Kazakhstan Professional Development Program 2016-2017 Member, PhD Electronic Portfolio Task Force 2017-present Member, BSN Council, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing 2017-2018 Member, PhD Curriculum Committee
Other Service
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03/28/1987 Judge, Eastern Iowa Science Fair
1996-present Member, Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter 2005-present Member, Allied Health Professionals Committee 05/22/2004 Volunteer/Team Captain, 5K walker 12/04/2004 Volunteer/Team Captain, 5K walker 05/27/2006 Volunteer/Team Captain, 5K walker
2002-2003 Member, Surveillance, Epidemiology and Prevention Research Subcommittee for the Pennsylvania Arthritis Action Plan
02/16/2017 Presenter, US Bone and Joint Decade Experts in Arthritis: A Public Seminar for People with Arthritis and People Who Care at Mount Washington Senior Center, Pittsburgh PA.
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Addendum to CV – Continuing Education (2005-2016). See Project Concert for Continuing Education (CEs) and Professional Development Activities (with no CEUs offered) for 2017 to present.
Activity Provider Title Date of Attendance Number of CNE National Institute of Aging National Claude D. Pepper Older 05/02/05 - 05/03/05 NA Americans Independence Centers Meeting, Bethesda, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Faculty Retreat on Evidence- 05/04/05 - 05/05/05 NA Nursing Based Practice led by McMasters University School of Nursing Faculty International Council of Nurses International Council of Nurses 05/21/05 - 05/26/05 2.5 23rd Quadrennial Congress, Taipei, Taiwan University of Pittsburgh School of Medication Adherence in Chronic 06/20/05 1.8 Nursing Illness: What We Know, Don’t Know, and the Direction Research Should Take Us by Mary Jane Johnson, PhD, APRN University of Pittsburgh School of Tailored Interventions to Raise 10/03/05 1.8 Nursing Childhood and Adult Influenza Vaccinations in the Inner City by Richard Zimmerman, MD, MPH Pittsburgh Pepper Center Vestibulo-Ocular Function in 10/17/05 NA Older Persons by Joseph Furman, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Reliability and Validity in 10/17/05 NA Nursing Qualitative and Quantitative Research by Ellen Olshansky, DNSc, RNC and Doris Rubio, PhD Allegheny General Hospital Greater Pittsburgh 17th Annual 10/21/05 7.5 Nursing Research Conference Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Osteoarthritis: Maximizing the 10/25/05 NA Arthritis Foundation Non-Pharmacologic and Non-
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Surgical Treatment Options by Kelly Krohn, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Physician Adherence to Diabetes 11/07/05 1.8 Nursing Management Guidelines: Roles of Organizational and Population Characteristics by Marcia Ward, PhD American College of American College of 11/11/05 - 11/17/05 6.25 contact hours Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA University of Pittsburgh School of Grant Management and 11/21/05 NA Nursing Developing a Job Description/Hiring Staff or Faculty Description/Hiring Staff or Faculty by Allen Dipalma, Jamie Borrasso, and Marcia Hammerle University of Pittsburgh School of Monitoring Adherence to Practice 12/05/05 1.8 Nursing Guidelines in Critical Care by Martha Curley, PhD, RN Pittsburgh Pepper Center A Study of Self Care among 12/12/05 NA Older Blacks and Whites with Chronic Illness by Myrna Silverman, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Monitoring Subject Progression 12/19/05 NA Nursing by Rick Engberg, BS Pittsburgh Pepper Center Unstable Disability and Recovery 01/09/06 NA from Medical Hospitalization by Susan Hardy, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Provider Perceptions of Barriers 02/06/06 1.8 Nursing to Implementing Guidelines to Managing Spinal Cord Injuries by Marylou Guihan, PhD
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Pittsburgh Pepper Center A Proposal to Study National 02/06/06 NA Estimates of Disability after Mechanical Ventilation by Amber Barnato, MD, MPH, MSc University of Pittsburgh School of Mixed Methods II by Mary Beth 02/20/06 NA Nursing Happ, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Understanding and Improving 03/06/06 1.8 Nursing Community Nutrition Environments by Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH University of Pittsburgh School of Designing Questionnaires by 03/20/06 NA Nursing Clem Stone, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Best Practices in Clinical 04/03/06 NA Research by Doris Rubio, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Deploying the Chronic Care 04/03/06 1.8 Nursing Model for Improvements in Diabetes Care and Outcomes by Linda Siminerio, PhD, RN Pittsburgh Pepper Center Effects of Exercise and Weight 04/10/06 NA Loss on Body Composition in Older Adults by Bret Goodpaster, PhD Eastern Nursing Research Society Eastern Nursing Research Society 04/21/06 NA 18th Annual Scientific Sessions, Cherry Hill NJ University of Pittsburgh School of Patient-Centered Counseling: 05/01/06 1.8 Nursing Translating Behavioral Change Principles into Practice by Judith Ockene, PhD, Med Pittsburgh Pepper Center Agility and Perturbation Training 06/05/06 NA for the Arthritic Knee by Kelley Fitzgerald, PhD, PT Pittsburgh Pepper Center Sample Size Estimation by 06/12/06 NA Pittsburgh Pepper Center Carnegie Mellon University Aging and Technology Seminar 06/30/06 NA
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University of Pittsburgh School of Missing Data by Susan Sereika, 07/17/06 NA Nursing PhD Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Sigma Theta Tau International 07/21/06 3.0 Society of Nursing Honor Society of Nursing 17th International Nursing Research Congress, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Pittsburgh Pepper Center Pepper Center Developed 09/18/06 NA Measures and Copyright Issues by Doris Rubio, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Enhancing Treatment Fidelity in 10/02/06 1.8 Nursing Health Behavior Change Studies by Olugbenga Godwin Ogedegbe, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Gait and Cognition by Joe 10/09/06 NA Verghese, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Underutilization of Osteoporosis 10/16/06 NA Medications in Nursing Homes by Rollin Wright, MD, MPH Allegheny General Hospital Greater Pittsburgh 18th Annual 10/27/06 7.8 Nursing Research Conference Pittsburgh Pepper Center Clinical Core Update: Research 10/30/06 NA Registry by Steve Albert, PhD, MSPH University of Pittsburgh School of Translating Research into 11/06/06 1.8 Nursing Practice: The Hispanic Challenge by Mary Lou Siantz, PhD, RN, FAAN American College of American College of 11/10/06 - 11/15/06 5.25 contact hours Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C. University of Pittsburgh School of Managing Your Data by Richard 11/20/06 1.8 Nursing Engberg, BS and Edvin Music,
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BS Pittsburgh Pepper Center Update on the Pepper Tech Core: 12/04/06 NA Present and Future Research by Mark S. Redfern, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of The Behavioral Ecological Model 12/04/06 NA Nursing (BEM): A Guide for Worldwide Health Promotion by Melbourne F. Hovell, PhD, MPH Pittsburgh Pepper Center Cognitive Function, Gait, and 12/18/06 NA Falls in Aging by Roee Holtzer, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Design and Analysis of 01/08/07 NA Nursing Qualitative Studies by Ellen Olshansky, DNSc, RNC University of Pittsburgh Institutional Online Submission for 01/09/07 NA Review Board Institutional RevIewS (OSIRIS) by IRB Staff University of Pittsburgh Institutional Online Submission for 01/29/07 NA Review Board Institutional RevIewS (OSIRIS)by Patty Orndoff, MEd, RN, CIP Pittsburgh Pepper Center Cognitive and Locomotor 01/29/07 NA Function in the Elderly: A Complex Relationship by Marco Inzitari, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Leukoaraiosis and Disability in 02/05/07 NA the Elderly: The LADIS Study by Domenico Inzitari, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Maintenance of Skeletal Integrity 02/12/07 NA in Frail Elders by Susan Greenspan, MD University of Pittsburgh Clinical Subject Compliance and 02/13/07 NA Research Seminar Series: The Basic Retention by Jacqueline Dunbar- Science of Clinical Research Jacob, PhD, RN Pittsburgh Pepper Center Human Sleep and Circadian 02/19/07 NA
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Rhythms: How Growing Old is Like Flying in Space by Timothy Monk, PhD, DSc University of Pittsburgh School of Disseminating Your Findings by 02/19/07 1.5 Nursing Leslie Hoffman, PhD, RN, FAAN Pittsburgh Pepper Center Use of a Subfascial Fat Index as a 03/05/07 NA Determinant of Muscle Function, Physical Performance, and Functional Limitation in Older Adults by Matt Delmonico, PhD, MPH Pittsburgh Pepper Center Fixed and Random Effects, 03/12/07 NA Mixed Models, and Repeated Measures by Subashan Perera, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Peripheral Nerve Contribution to 03/19/07 NA Fall and Fracture by Kimberly Faulkner, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Competing Continuations by 03/19/07 1.5 Nursing Judith Erlen, PhD, RN, FAAN Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 03/22/07 NA Arthritis Foundation and Research by Kathleen McKinnon, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Fatigue and Functional Status by 04/02/07 NA Susan Hardy, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Literacy as a Factor in Diabetes 04/02/07 1.8 Nursing Self-Management and Behavior Change by Charlotte Nath, EdD, RN, CDE Pittsburgh Pepper Center The Effect of a Balance Training 04/09/07 NA Program on Function in Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty by Sara Piva, PhD, PT University of Pittsburgh School of Longitudinal Data Analysis by 04/16/07 1.5 Nursing Dianxu Ren, MD, PhD
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Prevention in Low-Income Minority Elders by Steven Albert, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of How to be Clear and Concise 10/15/07 1.5 Nursing When Writing by Beth Newborg Allegheny General Hospital Greater Pittsburgh 19th Annual 10/26/07 5.5 Nursing Research Conference Pittsburgh Pepper Center Gait Laboratory Capabilities and 11/05/07 NA Research Activities Update by Rakie Cham, PhD American College of American College of 11/06/07 - 11/11/07 8.25 contact hours Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA Pittsburgh Pepper Center Preventing Depression in Later 11/12/07 NA Life: Translation From Concept to Experimental Design and Implementation by Charles R. Reynolds III, MD University of Pittsburgh School of Maintaining Focus: How to 11/19/07 1.5 Nursing Avoid Writer’s Block and Practice the Best Time Management by Beth Newborg Pittsburgh Pepper Center Expanding the Pepper 12/03/07 NA Measurement Library: The MOBILE Study by Elizabeth Hile, MS, MPT Pittsburgh Pepper Center Pathways Linking Depression and 12/10/07 NA Dementia in Older Adults by Meryl Butters, PhD University of Pittsburgh Institute on University of Pittsburgh Institute 12/10/07 NA Aging on Aging Conference Pittsburgh Pepper Center At the Pulse of Age-Related 12/17/07 NA Sarcopenia: A Role for Skeletal
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Muscle Vascularity by Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, MPT Pittsburgh Pepper Center Development of Motion 01/07/08 NA Detection Devices for Clinical Testing of Balance and Gait Variability by Mark Redfern, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Adding Insult to Insult: The 01/14/08 NA Functional Consequences of Comorbid Visual and Cognitive Impairments by Heather Witson, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Pepper Research Registry: 24 02/04/08 NA Studies and Three Years of Follow-Up by Steven Albert, PhD American College of Rheumatology American College of 02/09/08 NA Rheumatology Leadership Development Conference, Washington, D.C American College of The “Heart Ache” of Lupus by 02/12/08 1.0 contact hours Rheumatology/Association of Susan Manzi, MD, MPH Rheumatology Health Professionals Pittsburgh Pepper Center Where do Mobility Declines 02/18/08 NA During Aging Come From? Work Towards Modeling Them in a Nematode Model by Alfred Fisher, MD, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Writing for the Lay Public by 02/18/08 1.5 Nursing Beth Newborg Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Sigma Theta Tau International, 02/19/08 NA Chapter Eta Chapter 9th Annual Clinical and Research Poster Session University of Pittsburgh School of Demystifying Disability: 03/03/08 NA Nursing Providing Services to Individuals With Disabilities by Diane
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Collin, PhD and Shirley Abriola, MSW Pittsburgh Pepper Center Restoring Skill in Walking: A 03/17/08 NA Motor Re-Learning Approach to Intervention for Older Adults with Mobility Disability by Jesse Van Sweringen, PhD, PT University of Pittsburgh School of Uh oh: How to Avoid and 03/17/08 1.5 Nursing Resolve Ethical Dilemmas by Beth Newborg Pittsburgh Pepper Center The Medicare Current 04/07/08 NA Beneficiary Survey: A Resource for Pepper Center Researchers by Amber Barnato, MD, MPH, MS Pittsburgh Pepper Center Depression, Menopause, and 04/14/08 NA Cardiovascular Risk by Karen Matthews, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Interactive Video Dance Games: 04/21/08 NA Potential for Prevention and Rehabilitation in Midlife and Beyond by Stephanie Studenski, MD, MPH Pittsburgh Pepper Center Effects of Diet-Induced Weight 05/05/08 NA Loss With and Without Exercise on Muscle Mass by Bret Goodpaster, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Writing for the Media by Beth 05/05/08 1.5 Nursing Newborg and Jean Grace, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Pharmacological Augmentation 05/12/08 NA of Stroke Rehabilitation by Ellen Whyte, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Update on MR Imaging in the 05/19/08 NA Pepper Technology Core by Howard Aizenstein, MD, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Therapeutic Targets in Age 09/15/08 NA
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Related Low Back Pain by Gwendolyn Sowa, MD, PhD Council for the Advancement of National State of the Science 10/02/08 - 10/04/08 13.5 Nursing Science Congress in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C Pittsburgh Pepper Center Non-Invasive Optical Imaging of 10/06/08 NA Human Brain Function: Introduction and Application Towards Studies of Mobility and Balance by Theodore Huppert, PhD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Gait Variability: Dynamic 10/13/08 NA Adaptability or Impaired Control? by Rolf Moe-Nilssen, PhD, PT University of Pittsburgh School of Preparing for Promotion and/or 10/20/08 1.5 Nursing Tenure Review by Lisa Bernardo, PhD, RN, Yvette Conley, PhD, and Denise Prochownik, PhD, RN American College of American College of 10/24/08-10/29/08 5.5 contact hours Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA Pittsburgh Pepper Center Postural Control Changes With 11/10/08 NA Age by Massimo Cenciarini, ME University of Pittsburgh School of Responding to a Grant Summary 11/17/08 1.5 Nursing Statement by a Panel of University of Pittsburgh Senior Researchers Pittsburgh Pepper Center Update on the Pepper Mobility 12/01/08 NA Registry by Steven M. Albert, PhD University of Pittsburgh Institute on Celebrating Research on Aging: 12/09/08 NA Aging Building Collaborations for the
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Future Pittsburgh Pepper Center External Advisory Committee 12/12/08 NA Visit University of Pittsburgh School of How to Review a Manuscript and 12/15/08 1.5 Nursing Ethical Issues Related to Manuscript Reviews by Robert Arnold, MD Pittsburgh Pepper Center Personality and Risk of Falls by 02/02/09 NA Kimberly Faulkner, PhD, MPH Pittsburgh Pepper Center Generating natural looking 02/09/09 NA human motion for computer animation by Jessica Hodgins, PhD Sigma Theta Tau International, Eta Sigma Theta Tau International, 02/12/09 NA Chapter Eta Chapter 10th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session University of Pittsburgh School of Becoming Familiar With the New 02/16/09 1.5 Nursing Center for Research and Evaluation: Research Administration by Janice Dorman, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of How to Prepare a Budget by 03/16/09 1.5 Nursing Cassandra Russell, BA Pittsburgh Pepper Center Bypassing the Blues Trial: 04/06/09 NA Telephone Delivered Collaborative Care for Treating Post-CABG Depression by Bruce Rollman, MD, MPH University of Pittsburgh School of Looking Beyond the Horizon: 04/06/09 1.5 Nursing System Factors Related to Adherence in Chronically Ill Patients by Sabina DeGeest, PhD, RN Pittsburgh Pepper Center Smoothness of Walking by 04/13/09 NA Jennifer Brach, PhD, PT
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University of Pittsburgh School of Post-Award Grants Management 04/20/09 1.5 Nursing by Kim Mowery, BA American College of Physical Activity Among People 04/21/09 1.0 contact hour Rheumatology/Association of With Arthritis: Assessment, Rheumatology Health Professionals Considerations, and Behavior Change by Julie Keysor, PhD, PT University of Pittsburgh School of Quality of Life Technology by 05/04/09 1.7 Nursing Jim Osborn, MS University of Pittsburgh School of Pub What? The Basics of NIH 05/18/09 1.5 Nursing Public Access Policy by Mary Lou Klem, PhD, MLIS American College of Reconditioning Hearts and 05/20/09 1.0 contact hour Rheumatology/Association of Muscles: The Fit and Strong! Rheumatology Health Professionals Osteoarthritis (OA) Evidence- Based Program by Susan L. Hughes, DSW University of Pittsburgh Mind Body Exercise Interventions in 05/28/09 NA Center Behavioral Medicine by James A. Blumenthal, PhD Pitt-Multidisciplinary Clinical Future Directions in 05/29/09 NA Research Center Rheumatology Outcome Assessment by Alan Jette, PT, PhD, FAPTA University of Pittsburgh School of The Ins and Outs and Ups and 06/22/09 NA Nursing Downs of a Research Career by Ann M. Kolanowski, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN University of Pittsburgh School of Neuropsychology in Nursing 09/02/09 NA Nursing Research: How Cognitive Assessment Can Inform our Understanding of Patients with Medical Conditions by Christopher Ryan, PhD, CIP University of Pittsburgh School of Technology, Ethics and Research 09/10/09 NA Nursing by Debra Wolf, PhD, RN
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Chapter Eta Chapter 11th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session University of Pittsburgh School of Literature Searching for 03/08/10 1.0 Nursing Systematic Reviews by Mary Lou Klem, PhD, MLIS University of Pittsburgh School of NIH Grant Applications: 03/15/10 1.5 Nursing Changing Formats and Requirements by David Carroll, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Educating Nurses: A Call for 04/10/10 3.0 Nursing Transformation by Patricia Benner, PhD, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Collaboration in research: 04/19/10 1.5 Nursing Clinicians, clinical and research faculty by Jennifer Lingler, PhD, RN; Sandy Gilmore, MSN, RN; Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN; Elizabeth George, PhD, RN, CCRN; Margaret Rosenzweig, PhD, FNP-BC; Patricia Gordon, FNP-BC, OCN University of Pittsburgh School of A Career in Research: Finding 06/03/10 NA Nursing Your Place in the Race by Marie T. Nolan, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN University of Pittsburgh School of A Computerized Approach to 07/19/10 1.5 Nursing Address Protocol Fidelity and Subject Accrual in Human Subjects Research by Richard Engberg, BS University of Pittsburgh School of The New Advanced Practice 09/10/10 2.5 Nursing Registered Nurse (APRN) Consensus Model Explained by Joan Stanley, PhD, RN, CRNP University of Pittsburgh School of Managing the Fiscal and 09/17/10 NA Nursing Administrative Aspects of a
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Generation by Lora Burke, PhD, MPH, RN, FAHA, FAAN University of Pittsburgh School of Successful Mentoring 03/21/11 1.5 Nursing Partnerships by Leslie Hoffman, PhD, RN, FAAN; Annette Dabbs, PhD, RN, FAAN; Catherine Bender, PhD, RN, FAAN; Peg Rosenzweig, PhD, RN; Yvette Conley, PhD; Sheila Alexander, PhD, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Education and Health 03/30/11 NA Nursing Care in China by Five Visiting Faculty Members from Fudan University, Shanghai, China University of Pittsburgh School of Sigma Theta Tau International, 03/30/11 1.5 Nursing Eta Chapter 12th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session Pittsburgh Pepper Center Beyond Traditional Models of 04/11/11 NA Fall Risk Assessment: Investigating Fall Risk in Stroke Rehabilitation by Grace Campbell, PhDc, MSW, RN University of Pittsburgh School of The Roles Filled by SON Faculty 04/18/11 1.5 Nursing on External Grants: Challenges and Opportunities by Denise Charron-Prochownik, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN; Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN; Paula Sherwood, PhD, RN, CNRN Hospital for Special Surgery, New State of the Science in the 07/14/11 - 07/15/11 9.5 York, New York Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis University of Pittsburgh School of PhD Research Day Poster 06/02/11 2.0 Nursing Presentation University of Pittsburgh School of Decoding My Life: Building a 06/02/11 1.0
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MBA and Sally Morton, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Open Access Journals: What 02/20/12 1.5 Nursing They Are and the Pro’s and Con’s by Barbara Epstein, MSLS University of Pittsburgh School of Sigma Theta Tau International, 03/14/12 .5 Nursing Eta Chapter 13th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session University of Pittsburgh School of Cost-Effectiveness: Measurement 03/19/12 1.5 Nursing and Analysis by Judith Lave, PhD Collaborative Institutional Training Biomedical Human Subjects 09/03/12 NA Initiative (CITI) Research Collaborative Institutional Training Biomedical Responsible Conduct 09/15/12 NA Initiative (CITI) of Research Collaborative Institutional Training Conflicts of Interest 09/16/12 NA Initiative (CITI) University of Pittsburgh School of Data and Safety Monitoring and 05/21/12 1.5 Nursing the IRB by Jacqueline Dunbar- Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN; Mindi Styn, PhD; Susan Sereika, PhD; Jamie Zelazny, PhD Student University of Pittsburgh School of Building Research Teams that 06/07/12 NA Nursing Work: A Heuristic Approach by June L. Larson, PhD, RN, FAAN University of Pittsburgh School of The Promise of PROMIS by Paul 06/18/12 1.5 Nursing A. Pilkonis, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Second Annual Scholarly 09/07/12 2.0 Nursing Presentations Symposium University of Pittsburgh School of Getting the Most Out of a Post- 09/17/12 1.0 Nursing Doctoral Fellowship by Lora E. Burke, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN; Jennifer Lingler, PhD, CRNP; Paula Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN; Yvette Conley, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Office of Academic Career 10/15/12 1.5 Nursing Development: Resources for
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Career Success by Darlene F. Zellers University of Pittsburgh School of A World of Opportunities: 10/24/12 1.0 Nursing Experiences in International Nursing by Michael Beach, DNP, ACNP-BC, PNP; Marilyn Hravnak, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN; Margaret DiCuccio, MSN, RN; Rose Turley, SN; Kara Klem, SN American College of American College of 11/10/12 - 11/14/12 4.0 contact hours Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C. University of Pittsburgh School of NP-PittNet as a Translational 11/19/12 1.5 Nursing Resource by Andrea Rogers- Fischl, PhD, MPH, CRNP Center for Public Health Practice Health Across the Lifespan: 12/03/12 7.0 Allegheny County 2012 University of Pittsburgh School of Mentoring Doctoral Students: 02/18/13 1.0 Nursing How to Help Your Students be Successful by Leslie Hoffman, PhD, RN, FAAN School of Nursing Technology T32 Technology Development: The 02/26/13 NA Speaker Series Example of First Person Vision by Judith T. Matthews, PhD, MPH, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Mediation and Moderation by 03/18/13 1.5 Nursing Susan Sereika, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Sigma Theta Tau International, 03/19/13 0.5 Nursing Eta Chapter 14th Annual Research and Clinical Poster Session School of Nursing Technology T32 Trajectories of Information 03/26/13 NA Speaker Series Needs: Can We Develop
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Interventions That are Highly Adaptive to Those With Changing Needs? by Mi-Kyung Song, PhD, RN, FAAN University of Pittsburgh School of Ecological Momentary 04/15/13 1.5 Nursing Assessment: Benefits, Challenges, and Sample Applications by Scott R. Beach, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Mentoring Received as a PhD 05/20/13 1.5 Nursing Student: How it Contributed to My Success by Mandy Bell, PhD, RN; Alison Colbert, PhD, RN; Jill Radtke Demirci, PhD, RN; Melanie W. Turk, PhD, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Trajectory Analysis by Susan 07/15/13 1.5 Nursing Sereika, PhD University of Pittsburgh School of Health Care Changes: 07/29/13 NA Nursing Implications for Nurse Educators by Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN University of Pittsburgh School of Sage Advice from a Mature 08/28/13 NA Nursing Nurse Educator by Anne Belcher, PhD, RN, AOCN University of Pittsburgh School of Reflections on 10 Years of 09/11/13 NA Nursing Hub for Excellence in WRITE Symptoms: Why I eHealth Research Inaugural Seminar Persevere with Internet-Based Series Intervention Research by Heidi Donovan, PhD, RN University of Pittsburgh School of Genomics and Proteomics Core 09/16/13 1.5 Nursing Laboratories: Service Overview and Technology Updates by Janette Lamb, PhD Arthritis Foundation and Value-Based Care? Defining the 10/01/13 NA Pennsylvania Rheumatology Society Impact of Healthcare Reform on
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