2022
Latent profile analysis of data from the brief inventory of neurocognitive impairment (BINI) to develop neuro-cognitive profiles among opioid-dependent patients in drug treatment
Gunstad J, Disabato D, Shrestha R, Sanborn V, Mistler CB, Copenhaver MM. Latent profile analysis of data from the brief inventory of neurocognitive impairment (BINI) to develop neuro-cognitive profiles among opioid-dependent patients in drug treatment. Journal Of Addictive Diseases 2022, 41: 120-127. PMID: 35615880, PMCID: PMC9699904, DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2022.2080626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLatent profile analysisNeurocognitive dysfunctionBrief inventoryNeuro-cognitive profileNeuro-cognitive impairmentSelf-reported neurocognitive symptomsProfile analysisOpioid-dependent patientsOpioid use disorderTreatment outcomesNeurocognitive impairmentDrug treatment outcomesMultiple domainsTreatment programUse disordersIntervention strategiesIndividual treatment needsNeurocognitive symptomsDrug treatment settingsTreatment settingsMethadone maintenance treatment programAccommodation strategiesModerate concernMaintenance treatment programOptimal treatment outcomes
2020
Engagement in Harm Reduction Strategies After Suspected Fentanyl Contamination Among Opioid-Dependent Individuals
Mistler CB, Chandra DK, Copenhaver MM, Wickersham JA, Shrestha R. Engagement in Harm Reduction Strategies After Suspected Fentanyl Contamination Among Opioid-Dependent Individuals. Journal Of Community Health 2020, 46: 349-357. PMID: 32997253, PMCID: PMC7920905, DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00928-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFentanyl contaminationHarm reduction strategiesOpioid-dependent PWIDHigh-risk populationOpioid-dependent individualsHarm reduction behaviorsMethadone maintenance programHarm reduction methodsOpioid-related overdosesOverdose death ratesCross-sectional surveyDrug use behaviorsHarm reduction measuresPWID engagementMultivariable analysisFentanyl exposureOpioid epidemicOverdose ratesSynthetic opioidsDeath ratePolysubstance usersIntervention strategiesDrugsEvidence-based understandingEpidemic
2015
Long-Term Effects of Childhood Risk Factors on Cardiovascular Health During Adulthood.
Shrestha R, Copenhaver M. Long-Term Effects of Childhood Risk Factors on Cardiovascular Health During Adulthood. Clinical Medicine Reviews In Vascular Health 2015, 7: 1-5. PMID: 26312015, PMCID: PMC4547483, DOI: 10.4137/cmrvh.s29964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChildhood risk factorsRisk factorsCardiovascular diseaseEvidence-based interventionsCardiovascular healthLong-term effectsPrevention of CVDSubsequent cardiovascular healthAdulthood cardiovascular diseaseCause of deathAdverse health outcomesModifiable factorsHealth outcomesHealthy lifestyleMajor causeIntervention strategiesTerm effectsChildhoodAdulthoodCauseHealthFactorsFindingsDiseaseSeverity