2019
Social Network Structures in African American Churches: Implications for Health Promotion Programs
Nam S, Jung S, Whittemore R, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Redeker NS, Jeon S, Vlahov D. Social Network Structures in African American Churches: Implications for Health Promotion Programs. Journal Of Urban Health 2019, 96: 300-310. PMID: 30747370, PMCID: PMC6458228, DOI: 10.1007/s11524-018-00339-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExponential random graph modelsAfrican American churchesAmerican churchesSocial network surveySocial network analysisChurch networksName generatorsSocial network structureFriendship tiesChurch-based interventionFriendship networksNetwork surveySocial networksChurchEthnic groupsAfrican American menUrban citiesRandom graph modelsAmerican menAfrican AmericansNetwork analysisNetwork-level metricsTiesEmpirical networksFriendship
2010
Sleep Disordered Breathing, Daytime Symptoms, and Functional Performance in Stable Heart Failure
Redeker NS, Muench U, Zucker MJ, Walsleben J, Gilbert M, Freudenberger R, Chen M, Campbell D, Blank L, Berkowitz R, Adams L, Rapoport DM. Sleep Disordered Breathing, Daytime Symptoms, and Functional Performance in Stable Heart Failure. Sleep 2010, 33: 551-560. PMID: 20394325, PMCID: PMC2849795, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/33.4.551.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart failure patientsPoorer objective sleep qualityObjective sleep qualityDaytime symptomsDisease management programsSelf-reported sleepFailure patientsSevere SDBPhysical functionSleep qualityStable chronic heart failure patientsHeart failure disease management programsHF disease management programStable heart failure patientsChronic heart failure patientsSelf-reported physical functionPittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexStable heart failureCentral sleep apneaPoor physical functionEpworth Sleepiness ScaleSleep Disordered BreathingSleep Quality IndexMOS SF-36Days of actigraphy
2008
Sleep patterns and psychological distress in women living in an inner city
Caldwell BA, Redeker NS. Sleep patterns and psychological distress in women living in an inner city. Research In Nursing & Health 2008, 32: 177-190. PMID: 19086035, DOI: 10.1002/nur.20308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttitude to HealthCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansMass ScreeningModels, PsychologicalMultivariate AnalysisNew EnglandNursing Methodology ResearchPolysomnographyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRegression AnalysisResidence CharacteristicsRisk FactorsSleep Wake DisordersStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationConceptsSubjective sleep patternsPsychological distressSleep patternsSelf-reported sleep patternsSleep pattern variablesSymptoms of anxietyPsychological traumaLife stressDistressWrist actigraphSleep pattern disturbanceDisturbed sleepPattern disturbanceSleepAnxietyHigh levelsInner cityWomenActiGraphSymptomsDepressionInterventionTraumaFindingsPattern variables
2006
Somatic Symptoms Explain Differences in Psychological Distress in Heart Failure Patients vs a Comparison Group
Redeker NS. Somatic Symptoms Explain Differences in Psychological Distress in Heart Failure Patients vs a Comparison Group. Progress In Cardiovascular Nursing 2006, 21: 182-189. PMID: 17170593, DOI: 10.1111/j.0889-7204.2006.05643.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxietyAttitude to HealthCase-Control StudiesComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionDyspneaFatigueFemaleHealth StatusHeart FailureHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisNew EnglandPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRegression AnalysisRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersStress, PsychologicalStroke VolumeSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsHeart failureDepression ScaleSomatic symptomsPsychological distressHF patientsComparison groupEpidemiological studiesPittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexSystolic HF outpatientsHeart failure patientsExcessive daytime sleepinessEpworth Sleepiness ScaleSleep Quality IndexMood States-Short FormCross-sectional studyCommon somatic symptomsAssociation of anxietyContribution of symptomsMultidimensional assessmentHF outpatientsDyspnea scaleEffect of ageFailure patientsHF diagnosisPhysical function
2004
Sleep Is Related to Physical Function and Emotional Well-Being After Cardiac Surgery
Redeker NS, Ruggiero JS, Hedges C. Sleep Is Related to Physical Function and Emotional Well-Being After Cardiac Surgery. Nursing Research 2004, 53: 154-162. PMID: 15167503, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200405000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAge DistributionAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAnalysis of VarianceCardiac Surgical ProceduresFemaleHealth StatusHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedNew EnglandPolysomnographyQuality of LifeRegression AnalysisSex DistributionSex FactorsSleep Wake DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPostoperative week 4Self-reported sleep qualityPhysical functionCardiac surgeryWeek 4Sleep qualitySleep efficiencySleep patternsMedical Outcomes Survey Short Form-36Pittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexEmotional wellBaseline physical functionSleep pattern alterationsSleep pattern variablesCardiac surgery patientsMean sleep efficiencyShort Form-36Epworth Sleepiness ScaleSleep Quality IndexPostoperative week 8Form-36Surgery patientsSleep disturbancesWrist actigraphWeek 8
2001
Comparison of Comfort and Local Complications After Cardiac Catheterization
Wang S, Redeker N, Moreyra A, Diamond M. Comparison of Comfort and Local Complications After Cardiac Catheterization. Clinical Nursing Research 2001, 10: 29-39. PMID: 11881749, DOI: 10.1177/c10n1r4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBed restLocal complicationsCardiac catheterizationSignificant bleedingCatheterization patientsSignificant complicationsOutpatient procedureComparison of comfortStudy groupStudy participantsComplicationsPatient safetySignificant differencesHoursStudy variablesQuasi-experimental designGroupSafetyRestBleedingCatheterizationPatientsComfort level