2024
Implementation of a Historically-Informed Health Justice Curriculum in Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training
Khan A, Wilkins K, Black C, Palmer N, Ali H, Ramos M, Conroy M. Implementation of a Historically-Informed Health Justice Curriculum in Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training. The American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry Open Science Education And Practice 2024, 4: 16-17. DOI: 10.1016/j.osep.2024.10.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgeism in the Mental Health Setting
Dix E, Van Dyck L, Adeyemo S, Blazek M, Lehmann S, Singh E, Wilkins K. Ageism in the Mental Health Setting. Current Psychiatry Reports 2024, 26: 583-590. PMID: 39278983, DOI: 10.1007/s11920-024-01531-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health settingsMental health care settingsHealth care settingsHealth settingsCare settingsOlder adultsCombat ageismLong-term careAge-friendly practicesHealthcare traineesHealthcare providersPsychosocial consequencesHealthcare systemPublic policy strategiesHealthcareAgeismReviewThis paperAdultsSetsCareProvidersPolicy strategiesTraineesPrevalenceMental
2023
Distinguishing Distress in the Context of Aging: Demoralization vs. Depression
Kaneriya S, Mendonca C, Singh E, Wilkins K. Distinguishing Distress in the Context of Aging: Demoralization vs. Depression. Current Geriatrics Reports 2023, 12: 128-137. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-023-00390-8.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsAnxiety disordersOlder adultsAge-related challengesPotential protective factorsInterpersonal attachmentSense of hopelessnessReviewOlder adultsPsychotherapeutic interventionsPsychological conditionsLoss of meaningContext of agingBetter tailor treatmentsPhysical symptom burdenClinical constructProtective factorsExistential conflictFamily supportSocial isolationDemoralizationStrongest predictorPrevalence of demoralizationChronic medical illnessSuicidal ideationMoodDepressionA New Solution to an Age-old Problem: A Review of Ketamine and Esketamine for Treatment-resistant Depression in Late Life
Balaram K, van Dyck L, Wilkins K, Maruca-Sullivan P. A New Solution to an Age-old Problem: A Review of Ketamine and Esketamine for Treatment-resistant Depression in Late Life. Current Geriatrics Reports 2023, 12: 93-102. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-023-00389-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment-resistant major depressive disorderUse of ketamineOlder adultsKetamine/esketamineTreatment-resistant depressionAnti-depressant effectsEfficacy of ketamineLate-onset depressionOnset of actionCurrent treatment strategiesLate-life depressionCase series dataMajor depressive disorderTypes of patientsDegree of disabilityPotential long termOpen labelAntidepressant effectsOnset depressionOverall mortalityHealthcare utilizationTreatment algorithmCase reportCaregiver burdenClinical trialsUndoing Institutional and Racial Trauma Through Interprofessional, Trauma-Informed Education.
Black C, Shamaskin-Garroway A, Arquilla E, Roessler E, Wilkins K. Undoing Institutional and Racial Trauma Through Interprofessional, Trauma-Informed Education. The AMA Journal Of Ethic 2023, 25: e324-331. PMID: 37132617, DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2023.324.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Geriatric Psychiatry Across the Spectrum Medical Student, Resident, and Fellow Education
Conroy M, Wilkins K, van Dyck L, Yarns B. Geriatric Psychiatry Across the Spectrum Medical Student, Resident, and Fellow Education. Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2022, 45: 765-777. PMID: 36396278, DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2022.07.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInsomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
Cohen Z, Eigenberger P, Sharkey K, Conroy M, Wilkins K. Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in Older Adults. Psychiatric Clinics Of North America 2022, 45: 717-734. PMID: 36396275, DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2022.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAddressing Patients as Sources of Microaggressions for Residents, Fellows, and Faculty.
Miller DT, Wilkins KM, Ogunyemi D. Addressing Patients as Sources of Microaggressions for Residents, Fellows, and Faculty. Journal Of Graduate Medical Education 2022, 14: 493-494. PMID: 35991092, PMCID: PMC9380629, DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-22-00472.1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnderstanding the Psychiatric Topics of Interest to Students: an Opportunity for Learner-Centered Education
Elmarasi M, Goldenberg M, Wilkins K, Fuehrlein B. Understanding the Psychiatric Topics of Interest to Students: an Opportunity for Learner-Centered Education. Academic Psychiatry 2022, 46: 544-545. PMID: 35314960, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-022-01620-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAddressing Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members as a Patient Safety Event.
Hatfield M, Ciaburri R, Shaikh H, Wilkins KM, Bjorkman K, Goldenberg M, McCollum S, Shabanova V, Weiss P. Addressing Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members as a Patient Safety Event. Hospital Pediatrics 2022, 12: 181-190. PMID: 35102377, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2021-006267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth care providersTertiary-care university children's hospitalEligible health care providersLower quality patient careUniversity Children's HospitalFamily membersMultivariable logistic regressionCross-sectional studyPatient safety cultureSafety incident reportingIncident reportingOutcomes of interestPatient safety eventsHCP knowledgeChildren's HospitalHigher oddsCare providersProvider agePatient carePatientsLogistic regressionBaseline surveySafety eventsEffect of trainingAnonymous survey
2021
Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members: Effect of an Organizational Strategy on Provider Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Patient Safety Incident Reporting of Mistreatment
Weiss PG, Hatfield M, Ciaburri R, Shaikh H, Wilkins KM, Bjorkman K, Goldenberg M, McCollum S, Shabanova V. Mistreatment of Providers by Patients and Family Members: Effect of an Organizational Strategy on Provider Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Patient Safety Incident Reporting of Mistreatment. Academic Medicine 2021, 96: s217-s218. PMID: 34705720, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Multi-Institutional Approach to Assess the Mental Health of Medical Students
Young C, Schreiber J, Brennan-Wydra E, Phillips A, ChenFeng J, Wilkins K, Fung CC. A Multi-Institutional Approach to Assess the Mental Health of Medical Students. Academic Medicine 2021, 96: s196-s197. PMID: 34705697, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000004298.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaladaptive Perfectionism, Impostor Phenomenon, and Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students
Brennan-Wydra E, Chung HW, Angoff N, ChenFeng J, Phillips A, Schreiber J, Young C, Wilkins K. Maladaptive Perfectionism, Impostor Phenomenon, and Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students. Academic Psychiatry 2021, 45: 708-715. PMID: 34350548, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-021-01503-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergent and Non-Emergent Agitation in the Older Adult: Evaluation and Management
Subramanian S, Fahed M, Dix E, Wilkins K. Emergent and Non-Emergent Agitation in the Older Adult: Evaluation and Management. Current Geriatrics Reports 2021, 10: 73-81. DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00358-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCohen-Mansfield Agitation InventoryElectroconvulsive therapyOlder adultsPsychiatric disordersNon-pharmacological managementAlcohol withdrawalDistressing symptomsBenzodiazepine usePharmacological treatmentTreatment optionsExcited catatoniaHeterogenous presentationSuccessful treatmentSignificant disabilitySubstance intoxicationNeuropsychiatric conditionsMotor behaviorCognitive enhancersPolypharmacyAdultsDeliriumPatientsCatatoniaReviewThis paperTreatmentEvaluation and Management of Alcohol use Disorder among Older Adults
Joshi P, Duong KT, Trevisan LA, Wilkins KM. Evaluation and Management of Alcohol use Disorder among Older Adults. Current Geriatrics Reports 2021, 10: 82-90. PMID: 34336549, PMCID: PMC8308079, DOI: 10.1007/s13670-021-00359-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol use disorderOlder adultsUse disordersTreatment of AUDPatient screening resultsScreening resultsStandardized screening toolsMost older adultsReviewThe prevalenceSUD treatmentPsychosocial treatmentsAlcohol misuseSubstance misuseBrief interventionScreening toolSubstance useMutual help groupsAdultsCOVID-19 pandemicTreatmentPhysical distancingDisordersLaboratory testsScreeningIncreased isolationAddressing Mistreatment by Patients in Geriatric Subspecialties: A New Framework
Wilkins KM, Goldenberg MN, Cyrus KD, Hyacinth M, Conroy ML. Addressing Mistreatment by Patients in Geriatric Subspecialties: A New Framework. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2021, 30: 78-86. PMID: 34053835, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2021.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe virtual 4Ms: A novel curriculum for first year health professional students during COVID‐19
Wu BJ, Honan L, Tinetti ME, Marottoli RA, Brissette D, Wilkins KM. The virtual 4Ms: A novel curriculum for first year health professional students during COVID‐19. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2021, 69: e13-e16. PMID: 33861865, PMCID: PMC8250668, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17185.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial Connections for Seniors During COVID-19: An Online Psychoeducation and Peer Support Program
van Dyck L, Wilkins K, Mecca M, Lane C, Conroy M. Social Connections for Seniors During COVID-19: An Online Psychoeducation and Peer Support Program. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2021, 29: s135. DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2021.01.130.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder adultsSocial isolationPeer supportSignificant negative health outcomesCOVID-19 programsNegative health outcomesPeer support programMajority of participantsHealth outcomesPsychosocial needsGeriatric psychiatristsSocial connectednessImproved feelingsVulnerable populationsOngoing pandemicOnline psychoeducationAdultsEnhanced mindfulnessPsychoeducationCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicYale DepartmentPredictors for Matriculation into Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship: Data from a 2019–2020 National Survey of U.S. Program Directors
Conroy ML, Meyen RA, Slade MD, Forester BP, Kirwin PD, Wilkins KM. Predictors for Matriculation into Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship: Data from a 2019–2020 National Survey of U.S. Program Directors. Academic Psychiatry 2021, 45: 435-439. PMID: 33721231, PMCID: PMC7957467, DOI: 10.1007/s40596-021-01413-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn evidence-based path forward for diversity training in medicine
Portnoy GA, Doran JM, Isom JE, Wilkins KM, DeViva JC, Stacy MA. An evidence-based path forward for diversity training in medicine. The Lancet Psychiatry 2021, 8: 181-182. PMID: 33610221, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(21)00024-9.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters