2012
Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants
Caplan S, Escobar J, Paris M, Alvidrez J, Dixon JK, Desai MM, Scahill LD, Whittemore R. Cultural Influences on Causal Beliefs About Depression Among Latino Immigrants. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2012, 24: 68-77. PMID: 22913985, DOI: 10.1177/1043659612453745.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Developing a Short Form of the Simple Rathus Assertiveness Schedule Using a Sample of Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Jenerette C, Dixon J. Developing a Short Form of the Simple Rathus Assertiveness Schedule Using a Sample of Adults With Sickle Cell Disease. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2010, 21: 314-324. PMID: 20592057, DOI: 10.1177/1043659609360712.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychometric testing of the Health Quotient questionnaire: a measure of self‐reported holistic health
Guo J, Dixon JK, Whittemore R, He G. Psychometric testing of the Health Quotient questionnaire: a measure of self‐reported holistic health. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2010, 66: 653-663. PMID: 20423400, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05205.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth statusSelf-rated health statusContent validityConvergent validityHealth status assessmentPsychometric propertiesStrong content validityTest-retest reliabilityInternal consistency reliabilityHealth measuresPsychometric testingPilot studyHolistic healthHealth quotientExamination of reliabilityDimension scoresConsistency reliabilityFeasibility testingQuestionnaireConstruct validityStatus assessmentReliability correlationsSignificant relationshipFurther researchStatus
2009
A New Self-Report Measure of Self-Management of Type 1 Diabetes for Adolescents
Schilling LS, Dixon JK, Knafl KA, Lynn MR, Murphy K, Dumser S, Grey M. A New Self-Report Measure of Self-Management of Type 1 Diabetes for Adolescents. Nursing Research 2009, 58: 228-236. PMID: 19561555, PMCID: PMC4465437, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0b013e3181ac142a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesMetabolic controlGood metabolic controlSelf-ManagementSelf-Care InventoryQuality of lifeContent validity indexSelf-report measuresDiabetes Self-Management ProfileSelf-Management ProfileDiabetes QualityCare activitiesDiabetesContent validityNew self-report measureConstruct validityAdolescentsValid measureSubscalesQualitative study
2008
Chronic illness: the process of integration
Whittemore R, Dixon J. Chronic illness: the process of integration. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2008, 17: 177-187. PMID: 18578794, PMCID: PMC3648221, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2007.02244.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAttitude to HealthChronic DiseaseConnecticutCost of IllnessFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansInterprofessional RelationsLife Change EventsMaleMiddle AgedNursing Methodology ResearchQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSelf CareSelf ConceptSick RoleSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsChronic illnessDepressive symptomsUncertain illness trajectoriesDuration of illnessTreatment side effectsMultiple chronic illnessesProgressive chronic illnessSelf-management strategiesIllness trajectorySide effectsIllnessMixed-method descriptive designIllness experienceSymptomsDescriptive designAdultsExistential supportSense of balanceDescriptive dataFinancial hardshipLife contextSemi-structured interviewsNumerous factorsParticipantsMeaningful life
2007
Determining Content Validity of a Self-Report Instrument for Adolescents Using a Heterogeneous Expert Panel
Schilling LS, Dixon JK, Knafl KA, Grey M, Ives B, Lynn MR. Determining Content Validity of a Self-Report Instrument for Adolescents Using a Heterogeneous Expert Panel. Nursing Research 2007, 56: 361-366. PMID: 17846558, DOI: 10.1097/01.nnr.0000289505.30037.91.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContent validity evaluationContent validity assessmentType 1 diabetesExperiential expertsContent validityContent validity indexValidity assessmentValidity evaluationTotal groupHeterogeneous expert panelI-CVIExpert panelSelf-report instrumentTarget populationAdolescentsRevision of itemsValidity indexNew instrumentDiabetesThe analysis and interpretation of cognitive interviews for instrument development
Knafl K, Deatrick J, Gallo A, Holcombe G, Bakitas M, Dixon J, Grey M. The analysis and interpretation of cognitive interviews for instrument development. Research In Nursing & Health 2007, 30: 224-234. PMID: 17380524, DOI: 10.1002/nur.20195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAttitude to HealthChildChild, PreschoolChronic DiseaseCognitionData CollectionData Interpretation, StatisticalFamily HealthFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleNursing AssessmentNursing Methodology ResearchParentsPsychometricsResearch DesignSurveys and Questionnaires
2005
Privacy Concerns of Patients and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care—An APRNet Study
Olsen DP, Dixon JK, Grey M, Deshefy-Longhi T, Demarest JC. Privacy Concerns of Patients and Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care—An APRNet Study. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2005, 17: 527-534. PMID: 16293161, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2005.00078.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAttitude of Health PersonnelAttitude to HealthCommunicationConfidentialityFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleFocus GroupsHumansInformed ConsentMaleMiddle AgedNew EnglandNurse PractitionersNurse-Patient RelationsNurse's RoleNursing Methodology ResearchPrimary Health CarePrivacyStereotypingSurveys and QuestionnairesTrustTruth Disclosure
2004
Privacy and Confidentiality Issues in Primary Care: views of advanced practice nurses and their patients
Deshefy-Longhi T, Dixon JK, Olsen D, Grey M. Privacy and Confidentiality Issues in Primary Care: views of advanced practice nurses and their patients. Nursing Ethics 2004, 11: 378-393. PMID: 15253573, DOI: 10.1191/0969733004ne710oa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCare settingsPrimary health care settingsPrimary care settingPrimary care practicesAdvanced practice nursesHealth care settingsPractitioner focus groupsPractice nursesPrimary careFocus groupsHealth care informationCare practicesAdvanced practiceCare informationHealth Insurance PortabilityPatientsElicit concernsNursesInsurance PortabilityGroupSettingCare