Featured Publications
Weight Gain and Metabolic Consequences of Risperidone in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Scahill L, Jeon S, Boorin SJ, McDougle CJ, Aman MG, Dziura J, McCracken JT, Caprio S, Arnold LE, Nicol G, Deng Y, Challa SA, Vitiello B. Weight Gain and Metabolic Consequences of Risperidone in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: 415-423. PMID: 27126856, PMCID: PMC4851735, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWaist circumferenceWeight gainWeek 24Metabolic syndromeWeek 16Homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistanceMetabolic consequencesModel assessment-insulin resistanceBody mass index z-scoreAssessment-insulin resistanceLiver function testsTrial of risperidoneIndex z-scoreAutism spectrum disorderRapid weight gainRisperidone exposureBlood lipidsRisperidone monotherapyRisperidone treatmentFunction testsNormal weightInsulin resistanceAlanine aminotransferaseSpectrum disorderBlood samplesDetecting a clinically meaningful change in tic severity in Tourette syndrome: A comparison of three methods
Jeon S, Walkup JT, Woods DW, Peterson A, Piacentini J, Wilhelm S, Katsovich L, McGuire JF, Dziura J, Scahill L. Detecting a clinically meaningful change in tic severity in Tourette syndrome: A comparison of three methods. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2013, 36: 414-420. PMID: 24001701, PMCID: PMC3999642, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2013.08.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOdds ratioTourette syndromeYGTSS total tic scoreChronic tic disorderPositive treatment responsePositive responseTic scoreTic disordersTreatment responseTic severityTreatment assignmentBehavioral treatmentSignal detection analysisBehavioral interventionsSyndromeCGICategorical measuresTrialsMeaningful changeSeverityPercent reductionOptimal sensitivityDimensional measuresResponse
2024
Association between adverse childhood experiences and self-reported health-risk behaviors among cancer survivors: A population-based study
Sarkar S, Jackson B, Manzo L, Jeon S, Poghosyan H. Association between adverse childhood experiences and self-reported health-risk behaviors among cancer survivors: A population-based study. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0299918. PMID: 38512934, PMCID: PMC10956880, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299918.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsSelf-reported health risk behaviorsAdverse childhood experiencesHistory of adverse childhood experiencesOdds of reportingCancer survivorsE-cigarette useIncreased odds of reportingReport adverse childhood experiencesPrevalence of adverse childhood experiencesSelf-reportAlcohol drinkingHigher odds of reportingAdult cancer survivorsE-cigarettesSurvivor self-reportPrevent health risk behaviorsAdverse childhood experience historyChildhood experiencesAssociated with health risk behaviorsCigarette smokingHistory of cancerPopulation-based studyPrimary independent variableMultivariate logistic regression
2022
Nurse Child Care Health Consultants, Professional Development, and Accreditation Improve Medication Safety in Child Care Programs
Crowley A, Yong-Zhan T, Jeon S. Nurse Child Care Health Consultants, Professional Development, and Accreditation Improve Medication Safety in Child Care Programs. Policy Politics & Nursing Practice 2022, 24: 36-50. PMID: 36349365, DOI: 10.1177/15271544221130979.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication administrationCare programChild care programsChild care health consultantsHealth consultantsSpecial health care needsMedication safety practicesAdministration regulationsSafe medication administrationYears of ageHealth care needsFamily child care homesChild care homesMedication safetyImproved complianceCare needsPrescribers' ordersSecondary analysisCare homesNurse consultantAdministrationMedicationsSignificant increaseChildrenSafety practices
2018
Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children
Jang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Obesity‐risk behaviours and their associations with body mass index (BMI) in Korean American children. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2018, 27: 3408-3417. PMID: 28771983, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexObesity risk behaviorsObesity-related complicationsMass indexScreen timeChild BMI z-scoreRecreational screen timeBMI z-scoreRates of overweightCross-sectional studyVigorous physical activityObesity-related behaviorsWeight of childrenAmerican childrenFruits/vegetablesClinical assessmentPhysical activitySedentary behaviorSelf-report questionnairesHealthcare providersMultivariate analysisZ-scoreClinical interventionsOverweightMixed effects models
2017
Factors associated with school‐aged children's body mass index in Korean American families
Jang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. Factors associated with school‐aged children's body mass index in Korean American families. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2017, 73: 1896-1909. PMID: 28181307, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13277.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild body mass indexBody mass indexMass indexHigher child body mass indexMultivariate analysisBivariate analysisObesity risk behaviorsCross-sectional studyCommunity factorsChildren's screen timeChildhood obesityChild weightSelf-report questionnairesNumber of childrenAmerican childrenScreen timeSchool Lunch ProgramMixed effects modelsConvenient samplingLimited dataObesityChildrenParental underestimationEffects modelLunch Program
2015
Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes
Whittemore R, Liberti LS, Jeon S, Chao A, Minges KE, Murphy K, Grey M. Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes 2015, 17: 567-575. PMID: 26611663, PMCID: PMC4882266, DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesSecondary outcomesPsychoeducational programQuality of lifePrimary outcomeClinic recordsPreliminary efficacyMixed model analysisHealth outcomesClinical sitesA1CTargeted reminderBehavioral factorsOutcomesTreatment effectsSignificant differencesDiabetesPerceived stressFamily supportDiabetes websitesFrequent remindersPrescribed programEfficacyTeensGroup
2014
Diabetes self‐management, depressive symptoms, metabolic control and satisfaction with quality of life over time in Chinese youth with type 1 diabetes
Guo J, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Grey M, Zhou Z, He G, Luo Z. Diabetes self‐management, depressive symptoms, metabolic control and satisfaction with quality of life over time in Chinese youth with type 1 diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2014, 24: 1258-1268. PMID: 25255710, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesQuality of lifeDeterioration of diabetesDiabetes adaptationDepressive symptomsMetabolic controlCareful surveillancePattern of diabetesWorse metabolic controlLongitudinal descriptive studyBaseline data collectionHealth care systemDiabetesMixed model analysisHealth outcomesSymptomsClinical interventionsDescriptive studyCare systemTime pointsBaselineMonthsPoor qualityInterventionUse of Multiple Informants to Identify Children at High Risk for ADHD in Turkish School-Age Children
Güler AS, Scahill L, Jeon S, Taşkın B, Dedeoğlu C, Ünal S, Yazgan Y. Use of Multiple Informants to Identify Children at High Risk for ADHD in Turkish School-Age Children. Journal Of Attention Disorders 2014, 21: 764-775. PMID: 24799319, DOI: 10.1177/1087054714530556.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTurkish school-age childrenPublic schoolsTurkish community sampleDistribution of parentsSchool-aged childrenLow parental educationMultiple informantsParental educationTeachersHigh-risk childrenTeacher-rated ADHD symptomsHigh riskSNAP-IVParentsChildrenInformantsSchoolsADHDEducationYears of ageMental health treatmentFamily incomeEvidence of impairmentLow family income
2013
Self-Management as a Mediator of Family Functioning and Depressive Symptoms With Health Outcomes in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Liberti L, Jeon S, Chao A, Jaser SS, Grey M. Self-Management as a Mediator of Family Functioning and Depressive Symptoms With Health Outcomes in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Western Journal Of Nursing Research 2013, 36: 1254-1271. PMID: 24357648, PMCID: PMC4267676, DOI: 10.1177/0193945913516546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeType 1 diabetesDepressive symptomsGlycemic controlYouth depressive symptomsDiabetes-related outcomesElevated depressive symptomsFamily functioningHealth outcomesSymptomsType 1Self-ManagementDiabetesSample of adolescentsCausal pathwaysAdolescentsOutcomesYoung adolescentsFamily conflictMediators of 12-Month Outcomes of Two Internet Interventions for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Chao A, Jeon S, Faulkner MS, Grey M. Mediators of 12-Month Outcomes of Two Internet Interventions for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2013, 39: 306-315. PMID: 24163439, PMCID: PMC3959262, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jst081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesQuality of lifeInternet interventionsTreatment effectsInternet-based interventionsMultisite clinical trialCoping skillsClinical trialsBetter outcomesDiabetes educationDiabetesManaging diabetesType 1Intervention effectsPrimary control copingStress reactivityInterventionOutcomesImproved qualityMediatorsHemoglobinControl copingDifferent mechanismsInternet Psycho-Education Programs Improve Outcomes in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Grey M, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Murphy K, Faulkner MS, Delamater A, . Internet Psycho-Education Programs Improve Outcomes in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2013, 36: 2475-2482. PMID: 23579179, PMCID: PMC3747907, DOI: 10.2337/dc12-2199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImplementation of a School-based Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents
Whittemore R, Chao A, Jang M, Jeon S, Liptak T, Popick R, Grey M. Implementation of a School-based Internet Obesity Prevention Program for Adolescents. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2013, 45: 586-594. PMID: 23850014, PMCID: PMC3797867, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2013.03.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStudent participationStudent satisfactionObesity prevention programsHigh student satisfactionPublic high schoolsTeacher characteristicsSchool administratorsHigh satisfactionMixed-methods evaluationYoung studentsHigh schoolOlder studentsStudent ageSchoolsTeachersPrevention programsStudentsContent analysisHigher participationDiverse adolescentsParticipationProgramMethods evaluationSatisfactionInternet program
2012
An Internet Coping Skills Training Program for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Jaser SS, Jeon S, Liberti L, Delamater A, Murphy K, Faulkner MS, Grey M. An Internet Coping Skills Training Program for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2012, 61: 395-404. PMID: 22960587, PMCID: PMC3623558, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0b013e3182690a29.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoping skillsDiabetes-related stressSocial competenceAccessible interventionsSignificant time effectMultisite clinical trialInternet interventionsProgram efficacyMixed-model analysisMonths postinterventionAdolescentsYouthSkillsAdolescenceEducational interventionStructured diabetes educationInterventionHealth outcomesTreat approachManaging diabetesConceptual frameworkModeratorTime effectsBehavioralType 1 diabetesCoping, Self-Management, and Adaptation in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Jaser SS, Faulkner MS, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Murphy K, Delamater A, Grey M. Coping, Self-Management, and Adaptation in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2012, 43: 311-319. PMID: 22274724, PMCID: PMC3350612, DOI: 10.1007/s12160-012-9343-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Coping Skills Training for Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Grey M, Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Lindemann E. Coping Skills Training for Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2011, 60: 173-181. PMID: 21522034, PMCID: PMC3134246, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0b013e3182159c8f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsParents of childrenSkills training conditionSkills training interventionsMonths postinterventionQuality of lifeCoping skillsFamily conflictTraining conditionsTraining interventionGroup educational interventionLess responsibilityMetabolic controlTreatment managementCopingParentsType 1 diabetesChildren's metabolic controlEducational interventionPostinterventionChildrenInterventionClinical dataType 1T1DImproved quality