Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes
EdD, LPC, CHES
she/her/hers
Founding Director of Youth4Wellness at Yale, General Internal Medicine
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- A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate a Cognitive Behavioral Videogame Intervention: empowerEDFernandes C, Deng Y, Tran A, Hieftje K, Boomer T, Taylor C, Fiellin L. A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate a Cognitive Behavioral Videogame Intervention: empowerED. Games For Health Journal 2022, 12: 42-52. PMID: 36350349, PMCID: PMC10331148, DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2021.0118.
- Educator Perspectives: Selected Barriers to Implementation of School-Level Nutrition PoliciesFernandes CF, Schwartz MB, Ickovics JR, Basch CE. Educator Perspectives: Selected Barriers to Implementation of School-Level Nutrition Policies. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior 2019, 51: 843-849. PMID: 30704936, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2018.12.011.
- Development of a Digital Game Intervention Targeting Suicide Prevention in Adolescents Who Misuse OpioidsFernandes C, Giannattasio F, Blumberg H, Fiellin L. Development of a Digital Game Intervention Targeting Suicide Prevention in Adolescents Who Misuse Opioids. Iproceedings 2022, 8: e39412. DOI: 10.2196/39412.
- Promoting Student Health and Well-Being with Digital GamesFernandes, C. S. F., Boomer, T. M. P., Hieftje, K., Evanko, A., & Fiellin, L. E. (2021). Promoting Student Health and Well-Being with Digital Games. In Teaching in the Game-Based Classroom (pp. 121-135). Eye on Education.
- Methodological Strategies for Prospective Harmonization of Studies: Application to 10 Distinct Outcomes Studies of Preventive Interventions Targeting Opioid MisuseRidenour TA, Cruden G, Yang Y, Bonar EE, Rodriguez A, Saavedra LM, Hussong AM, Walton MA, Deeds B, Ford JL, Knight DK, Haggerty KP, Stormshak E, Kominsky TK, Ahrens KR, Woodward D, Feng X, Fiellin LE, Wilens TE, Klein DJ, Fernandes CS. Methodological Strategies for Prospective Harmonization of Studies: Application to 10 Distinct Outcomes Studies of Preventive Interventions Targeting Opioid Misuse. Prevention Science 2022, 24: 16-29. PMID: 35976525, PMCID: PMC9935745, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-022-01412-1.
- Effectiveness of a Web-Based Tobacco Product use Prevention Videogame Intervention on Young Adolescents’ Beliefs and KnowledgeHieftje KD, Fernandes CF, Lin IH, Fiellin LE. Effectiveness of a Web-Based Tobacco Product use Prevention Videogame Intervention on Young Adolescents’ Beliefs and Knowledge. Substance Abuse 2021, 42: 47-53. PMID: 31825759, DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2019.1691128.
- Multidisciplinary Strategies for Preventing Opioid Misuse and Escalation by Targeting Mental Health Symptoms and ConditionsYule A, Fernandes C, Stormshak E, Yang Y, Shelley L, Fiellin L, Larkin K, Ridenour T, Saavedra L, Kelleher K, Feng X, Walton M, Bonar E. Multidisciplinary Strategies for Preventing Opioid Misuse and Escalation by Targeting Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions. Prevention Science 2023, 24: 77-87. PMID: 37266870, PMCID: PMC10236392, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-023-01556-8.
- A Video Game Intervention to Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Older Adolescents: Development and Preimplementation StudyAneni K, Fernandes C, Hoerner L, Szapary C, Boomer T, Fiellin L. A Video Game Intervention to Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Older Adolescents: Development and Preimplementation Study. JMIR Serious Games 2023, 11: e46912. PMID: 37921851, PMCID: PMC10656656, DOI: 10.2196/46912.
- A Serious Video Game Targeting HIV Testing and Counseling: A Randomized Controlled TrialBoomer T, Larkin K, Duncan L, Fernandes C, Fiellin L. A Serious Video Game Targeting HIV Testing and Counseling: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2023, 74: 252-259. PMID: 37815773, PMCID: PMC10841098, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.08.016.
- Introduction to Helping to End Addiction Long-Term Prevention Cooperative: Overview and StrategiesRidenour T, Saavedra L, Fernandes C, Cance J, Graham P, Oudekerk B. Introduction to Helping to End Addiction Long-Term Prevention Cooperative: Overview and Strategies. Prevention Science 2023, 24: 1-7. PMID: 36870020, PMCID: PMC9985075, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-023-01503-7.
- Use of Immersive Virtual Reality Spaces to Engage Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer in Therapist-Guided Support Groups: Protocol for a Pre-Post StudyMarks A, Garbatini A, Hieftje K, Puthenpura V, Weser V, Fernandes C. Use of Immersive Virtual Reality Spaces to Engage Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer in Therapist-Guided Support Groups: Protocol for a Pre-Post Study. JMIR Research Protocols 2023, 12: e48761. PMID: 37943596, PMCID: PMC10667982, DOI: 10.2196/48761.
- A digital health game to prevent opioid misuse and promote mental health in adolescents in school-based health settings: Protocol for the PlaySmart game randomized controlled trialBoomer T, Hoerner L, Fernandes C, Maslar A, Aiudi S, Kyriakides T, Fiellin L. A digital health game to prevent opioid misuse and promote mental health in adolescents in school-based health settings: Protocol for the PlaySmart game randomized controlled trial. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0291298. PMID: 37683047, PMCID: PMC10490848, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291298.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Efficacy of Stand-Alone Digital Interventions to Prevent Substance Use Among AdolescentsAneni K, Meyer J, Funaro M, Pegram D, Umutoni F, Gomati de la Vega I, Jiao M, Fernandes C, Onyeaka H, Baiden P, Camenga D. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Efficacy of Stand-Alone Digital Interventions to Prevent Substance Use Among Adolescents. Current Addiction Reports 2023, 10: 378-395. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-023-00508-0.
- Leveraging the Full Continuum of Care to Prevent Opioid Use DisorderCance J, Adams E, D’Amico E, Palimaru A, Fernandes C, Fiellin L, Bonar E, Walton M, Komro K, Knight D, Knight K, Rao V, Youn S, Saavedra L, Ridenour T, Deeds B. Leveraging the Full Continuum of Care to Prevent Opioid Use Disorder. Prevention Science 2023, 24: 30-39. PMID: 37261635, PMCID: PMC10689575, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-023-01545-x.
- 399 The development of a digital game to prevent suicide in youth who misuse substancesFernandes C, Giannattasio F, Truong-Phan T, Blumberg H, Fiellin L. 399 The development of a digital game to prevent suicide in youth who misuse substances. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2023, 7: 119-119. PMCID: PMC10129843, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2023.434.
- 30. The Association Between Extracurricular Activities and Perception of Risk of Harm from Adolescent Binge DrinkingSzapary C, Meyer J, Fernandes C, Pendergrass T, Fiellin L, Aneni K, Ermel A, Brown D, Kahn J. 30. The Association Between Extracurricular Activities and Perception of Risk of Harm from Adolescent Binge Drinking. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2023, 72: s24. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.11.048.
- Pilot-testing a Multiplayer HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Video Game Intervention for Black Adolescent Girls: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled TrialWeser V, Opara I, Budge M, Duncan L, Fernandes C, Hussett-Richardson S, Sands B, Hieftje K. Pilot-testing a Multiplayer HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Video Game Intervention for Black Adolescent Girls: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols 2023, 12: e43666. PMID: 36689272, PMCID: PMC9903186, DOI: 10.2196/43666.
- Accelerating Solutions for the Overdose Crisis: an Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Protocol for the HEAL Prevention CooperativePatel S, Cance J, Bonar E, Carter P, Dickerson D, Fiellin L, Fernandes C, Palimaru A, Boomer T, Saldana L, Singh R, Tinius E, Walton M, Youn S, Young S, Philbrick S, Lambdin B. Accelerating Solutions for the Overdose Crisis: an Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Protocol for the HEAL Prevention Cooperative. Prevention Science 2022, 24: 40-49. PMID: 36399222, PMCID: PMC9673891, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-022-01465-2.
- Economic Evaluation Design within the HEAL Prevention CooperativeDunlap LJ, Kuklinski MR, Cowell A, McCollister KE, Bowser DM, Campbell M, Fernandes CF, Kemburu P, Livingston BJ, Prosser LA, Rao V, Smart R, Yilmazer T. Economic Evaluation Design within the HEAL Prevention Cooperative. Prevention Science 2022, 24: 50-60. PMID: 35947282, PMCID: PMC9364296, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-022-01400-5.
- 176. A Pilot Study to Inform the Development of the PlaySMART Videogame Intervention to Prevent the Initiation of Opioid Misuse among Adolescents and Young AdultsFernandes C, Boomer T, Fiellin L. 176. A Pilot Study to Inform the Development of the PlaySMART Videogame Intervention to Prevent the Initiation of Opioid Misuse among Adolescents and Young Adults. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2022, 70: s92. DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.01.093.
- Feeling Invisible and Unheard: A Qualitative Exploration of Gendered-Racist Stereotypes Influence on Sexual Decision Making and Mistreatment of Black Teen GirlsOpara I, Weser V, Sands B, Fernandes CF, Hussett-Richardson S, Hieftje K. Feeling Invisible and Unheard: A Qualitative Exploration of Gendered-Racist Stereotypes Influence on Sexual Decision Making and Mistreatment of Black Teen Girls. Youth & Society 2022, 54: 527-546. PMID: 35812173, PMCID: PMC9265258, DOI: 10.1177/0044118x221075051.
- How Black Teen Girls Navigate Social Media to Form Romantic RelationshipsWeser VU, Opara I, Sands BE, Fernandes CF, Hieftje KD. How Black Teen Girls Navigate Social Media to Form Romantic Relationships. Social Media + Society 2021, 7: 20563051211033823. PMID: 34858631, PMCID: PMC8634895, DOI: 10.1177/20563051211033823.
- 67.3 EFFECTIVENESS OF A VIDEO GAME INTERVENTION TO PREVENT THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEMS AMONG TEENSFernandes C. 67.3 EFFECTIVENESS OF A VIDEO GAME INTERVENTION TO PREVENT THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE-DELIVERY SYSTEMS AMONG TEENS. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2020, 59: s102. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.07.416.
- A quasi-experimental test of a virtual reality game prototype for adolescent E-Cigarette preventionWeser VU, Duncan LR, Pendergrass TM, Fernandes CS, Fiellin LE, Hieftje KD. A quasi-experimental test of a virtual reality game prototype for adolescent E-Cigarette prevention. Addictive Behaviors 2020, 112: 106639. PMID: 32920455, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106639.