2024
Does format matter? A naturalistic study of digital and provider-led cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia implemented in a healthcare system
Reed A, Rogers D, Berlin G, Burrone L, Dante G, DeViva J, McCarthy E, Niculete M, Santoro G, Hermes E. Does format matter? A naturalistic study of digital and provider-led cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia implemented in a healthcare system. Behavioral Sleep Medicine 2024, 22: 883-893. PMID: 39140646, DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2024.2385822.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive Behavioral Therapy for InsomniaVeterans Health AdministrationHealthcare settingsLevels of program engagementSelf-directed careEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive behavioral therapyProgram engagementHealth AdministrationProgram increased accessHealthcare systemTreatment engagementCoaching supportHealthcareBehavioral therapyInsomnia severityProvidersSymptom changeInsomniaClinical effectsInsomnia disorderSimilar outcomesImpairing disorderNaturalistic studyIndividuals
2018
A Survey of Prescribers' Attitudes, Knowledge, Comfort, and Fear of Consequences Related to an Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program
Peckham AM, Niculete ME, Steinberg H, Boggs DL. A Survey of Prescribers' Attitudes, Knowledge, Comfort, and Fear of Consequences Related to an Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program. Journal Of Public Health Management And Practice 2018, 24: 310-317. PMID: 29084123, DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000000668.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVA Connecticut Healthcare SystemOpioid-related fatalitiesSubstance use disordersOEND programsFear of consequencesMental healthVeterans Affairs hospitalHealth care cliniciansOpioid overdose educationNaloxone distribution programsPractice specialtyOEND implementationCare cliniciansOpioid epidemicPrescriber attitudesNaloxone distributionOverdose educationUse disordersPrescriber levelNaloxone accessPrescribersNaloxoneNaloxone trainingCliniciansHealthcare system
2017
Medical Providers’ Knowledge and Concerns about Opioid Overdose Education and Take-Home Naloxone Rescue Kits within Veterans Affairs Health Care Medical Treatment Settings
Winograd RP, Davis CS, Niculete M, Oliva E, Martielli RP. Medical Providers’ Knowledge and Concerns about Opioid Overdose Education and Take-Home Naloxone Rescue Kits within Veterans Affairs Health Care Medical Treatment Settings. Substance Use & Addiction Journal 2017, 38: 135-140. PMID: 28486076, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2017.1303424.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverdose educationOpioid prescribingVeterans Affairs (VA) health care settingsTreatment settingsMedical providersIatrogenic effectsPrimary care clinicsOpioid overdose educationNaloxone rescue kitsMajority of providersHealth care settingsMedical treatment settingsNaloxone prescribingOEND implementationSerious public healthPrescription ratesCare clinicsOpioid overdoseCare settingsClinical concernRescue kitsPrescribingOpioidsPatientsBaseline knowledge
2013
Perceived Danger While Intoxicated Uniquely Contributes to Driving After Drinking
Morris DH, Treloar HR, Niculete ME, McCarthy DM. Perceived Danger While Intoxicated Uniquely Contributes to Driving After Drinking. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2013, 38: 521-528. PMID: 24033630, PMCID: PMC3866225, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12252.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute toleranceBrAC curveBreath alcohol concentration (BrAC) curveAlcohol concentration curveCounterbalanced laboratory sessionsAlcohol administrationModerate doseAscending limbPerceptions of dangerousnessSeparate occasionsAlcohol-impaired drivingPrevention effortsYoung adultsLimbHigh rateConcentration curveDangers of drinkingRisky behaviorsDrinkingDangers of drivingParticipantsPrevious findingsSessionsDoseAdministration
2012
Acute alcohol effects on impulsivity: associations with drinking and driving behavior
McCarthy DM, Niculete ME, Treloar HR, Morris DH, Bartholow BD. Acute alcohol effects on impulsivity: associations with drinking and driving behavior. Addiction 2012, 107: 2109-2114. PMID: 22690907, PMCID: PMC3449018, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03974.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStop-signal taskTrait impulsivityImpulsive choiceChoice Impulsivity ParadigmDrink driversBlood alcohol concentration curveSelf-report measuresAlcohol concentration curveImpulsivity constructsIndividual differencesBehavioral inhibitionDelay discountingGreater impulsivityBehavioral measuresNon-drinking driversImpulsivityInfluence of alcoholBinge drinkingAlcohol sessionSubject studyYoung adultsSupplementary analysisHeavy drinkingTaskSessions