2024
HPV Status and Oral Health Symptom Patterning During Treatment and Survivorship in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Longitudinal Analysis.
Dunnack Yackel H, Xu W, Wun Lee J, Cong X, Salner A, Duffy V, Judge M. HPV Status and Oral Health Symptom Patterning During Treatment and Survivorship in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Longitudinal Analysis. Oncology Nursing Forum 2024, 51: 565-575. PMID: 39431692, DOI: 10.1188/24.onf.565-575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHead and neck cancerOral health symptomsHuman papillomavirusNeck cancerHPV-negative head and neck cancersHealth symptomsHuman papillomavirus statusRetrospective longitudinal chart reviewSocial determinants of healthRegional cancer instituteDeterminants of healthLongitudinal chart reviewConcurrent chemotherapyHPV statusRadiation therapyLatent transition analysisChart reviewSymptom patternsSocial determinantsImprove outcomesCancer InstitutePatientsTime pointsEarly interventionLongitudinal analysisAssociation between mitochondrial DNA copy number and neurodevelopmental outcomes among black and white preterm infants up to two years of age
Zhao T, Li A, Reese B, Cong Q, Corwin E, Taylor S, Matson A, Chen M, Alder N, Cong X. Association between mitochondrial DNA copy number and neurodevelopmental outcomes among black and white preterm infants up to two years of age. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research 2024, 3: 149-156. PMID: 39554223, PMCID: PMC11567671, DOI: 10.1097/nr9.0000000000000071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreterm premature rupture of membranesNICU Network Neurobehavioral ScaleNeurodevelopmental outcomesPostmenstrual agePreterm infantsDNA copy numberMitochondrial DNA copy numberPremature rupture of membranesYears of corrected ageIncreased mtDNAcnInfants up to 1 yearBayley Scales of InfantBirth gestational ageInfant clinical characteristicsPreterm premature ruptureWhite preterm infantsRupture of membranesInfant neurobehavioral outcomesAbnormal copy numberCopy numberYears of ageGestational ageInfant outcomesNeurobehavioral ScaleClinical characteristicsNurse-led self-management support to improve symptom management and self-reported outcomes in people with irritable bowel syndrome
Barandouzi Z, Chen J, Henderson W, Starkweather A, Cong X. Nurse-led self-management support to improve symptom management and self-reported outcomes in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research 2024, 3: 163-168. PMID: 39554222, PMCID: PMC11567672, DOI: 10.1097/nr9.0000000000000069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-management sessionsQuality of lifeSelf-management supportSelf-management interventionsRegistered nursesSelf-reported outcomesPhysical activitySelf-managementSymptom managementIrritable bowel syndromeNurse-led supportImprove symptom managementImprove self-managementImprove dietary habitsSelf-management approachParent randomized controlled trialManagement of irritable bowel syndromeRandomized controlled trialsNurse-ledHigh-fat foodsParticipants' needsIn-personDietary habitsDisorders of gut-brain interactionSymptom episodesAcceptability, Effectiveness, and Roles of mHealth Applications in Supporting Cancer Pain Self-Management: Integrative Review
Wu W, Graziano T, Salner A, Chen M, Judge M, Cong X, Xu W. Acceptability, Effectiveness, and Roles of mHealth Applications in Supporting Cancer Pain Self-Management: Integrative Review. JMIR MHealth And UHealth 2024, 12: e53652. PMID: 39024567, PMCID: PMC11294773, DOI: 10.2196/53652.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain self-managementSelf-managementMHealth appsIntegrative reviewJohns Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal ToolEffectiveness of mHealth appsFrequency of breakthrough painDigital technology-based interventionTechnology-based interventionsPain appCINAHL PlusNarrative synthesisAppraisal ToolMobile healthHealth outcomesMultimodal interventionMedication adherenceManaging painMeasure painMHealth applicationsMHealthInternal consistencyEducation facilitatorsSupport coordinatorsPositive experiences98 The Crosstalk between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Pain/Stress in the NICU
Zhao T, Chang X, Biswas S, Balsbaugh J, Liddle J, Chen M, Matson A, Cong X. 98 The Crosstalk between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Pain/Stress in the NICU. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2024, 8: 27-27. PMCID: PMC11023861, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2024.96.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNICU Network Neurobehavioral ScalePreterm premature rupture of membranesPost-menstrual agePreterm infantsNeurodevelopmental outcomesNeurobehavioral outcomesAssociated with neurobehavioral outcomesNNNS summary scoresPremature rupture of membranesWeeks post-menstrual ageAssociated with neurodevelopmental outcomesPreterm premature ruptureRupture of membranesAssociated with protein levelsProspective cohort studyMitochondrial dysfunctionNICU hospitalizationNeurobehavioral ScaleClinical characteristicsPretermEpithelial barrierCohort studyReceptor binding activityNICUInfantsMulti-Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Host Transcriptomics Reveal Dysregulated Immune Response and Metabolism in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chen J, Zhao T, Li H, Xu W, Maas K, Singh V, Chen M, Dorsey S, Starkweather A, Cong X. Multi-Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Host Transcriptomics Reveal Dysregulated Immune Response and Metabolism in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 3514. PMID: 38542485, PMCID: PMC10970623, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25063514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGut microbiotaIrritable bowel syndrome subjectsHost transcriptomeIrritable bowel syndromeMetabolic pathways of gut microbiotaTranscriptome profilingAnalysis of gut microbiotaDysbiosis of gut microbiotaDysregulated immune responseRNA-seq dataHealthy controlsMulti-omics analysisImmune responseImmune system processRNA-seqGene OntologyBowel syndromeIBS participantsMulti-omicsMicrobiotaMetabolic pathwaysPathways of antigen processingPeripheral blood samplesGutStool samplesThe impact of digitalized community-based square-stepping exercise program on cognitive and balance functions among older adults living in senior facilities: a pilot study
Lee K, Boham M, Zhao M, Ro Y, Cong X, Huang Y. The impact of digitalized community-based square-stepping exercise program on cognitive and balance functions among older adults living in senior facilities: a pilot study. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research 2024, 3: 9-16. DOI: 10.1097/nr9.0000000000000053.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSquare-stepping exercise programExercise programOlder adultsSenior facilitiesBalance functionPreliminary effectivenessPilot studyNon-Hispanic white womenHealth promotion modelBerg Balance ScaleHomogeneity of participantsMontreal Cognitive AssessmentCognitive functionBalance ScaleFunctional mobilitySocial cognitive theoryFall riskActive lifestylePhysical functionIntervention groupQuasi-experiment designPromotion modelImprove cognitive functionWhite womenCognitive AssessmentPain/Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Neurodevelopment in Preterm Infants
Zhao T, Chang X, Biswas S, Balsbaugh J, Liddle J, Chen M, Matson A, Alder N, Cong X. Pain/Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Neurodevelopment in Preterm Infants. Developmental Neuroscience 2024, 46: 341-352. PMID: 38286121, PMCID: PMC11284246, DOI: 10.1159/000536509.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeonatal intensive care unitPreterm premature rupture of membranesNICU Network Neurobehavioral ScalePost-menstrual ageNeurodevelopmental outcomesPreterm infantsNeurobehavioral outcomesNeonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral ScaleNeonatal intensive care unit hospitalizationPremature rupture of membranesWeeks post-menstrual agePreterm premature ruptureRupture of membranesAssociated with neurobehavioral outcomesAssociated with protein levelsAdverse neurodevelopmental outcomesBuccal swabsOptimal neurodevelopmental outcomesProspective cohort studyIntensive care unitEvaluate protein expression levelsNeurobehavioral ScaleClinical characteristicsPretermMitochondrial function-related proteins
2023
DIFFERENTIAL PAIN SENSATION AND GUT MICROBIOME BETWEEN YOUNG AND OLDER ADULTS
Chen J, Wang Z, Starkweather A, Chen M, Miao H, Ahn H, Cong X. DIFFERENTIAL PAIN SENSATION AND GUT MICROBIOME BETWEEN YOUNG AND OLDER ADULTS. Innovation In Aging 2023, 7: 800-800. PMCID: PMC10737760, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igad104.2582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCold pain thresholdHeat pain thresholdCold detection thresholdGut microbiota profilePressure pain thresholdPain thresholdShannon indexMicrobiota profilesChao indexBeta diversity indicesLower cold pain thresholdStool samplesHigher pressure pain thresholdsQuantitative sensory testing dataYoung adultsAbundant taxaPeripheral sensationAge of young adultsGut microbiotaDiversity indexA-diversityPain sensationSpearman correlation analysisPain processingHigher speciesHealth disparities in preterm births
Brown J, Chang X, Matson A, Lainwala S, Chen M, Cong X, Casavant S. Health disparities in preterm births. Frontiers In Public Health 2023, 11: 1275776. PMID: 38162611, PMCID: PMC10757361, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1275776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birth rateNeonatal intensive care unitPreterm infantsPreterm birthNon-Hispanic white (WNeonatal Infant Stressor ScaleBirth rateClinical treatment informationHealth disparitiesImprove social determinants of healthIntensive care unitSocial determinants of healthOutcome inequalityDeterminants of healthImprove social determinantsElectronic health recordsNeurodevelopmental outcomesPretermHospital stayAdverse health outcomesAnthropometric measurementsLifesaving procedureLife course approachCross-sectional analysisCare unit“They're scared that somebody's gonna judge them”: Female African American youth in Foster Care's perspectives on sexual and reproductive health communication with caregivers
Ross C, Smith J, Gawel M, Walters T, Song Y, Cong X, Shook N. “They're scared that somebody's gonna judge them”: Female African American youth in Foster Care's perspectives on sexual and reproductive health communication with caregivers. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2023, 75: 8-15. PMID: 38091927, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.11.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual and reproductive healthSexual and reproductive health informationHealthcare providersCare perspectiveSRH communicationYouths' sexual and reproductive healthSexual and reproductive health communicationAccurate SRH informationSexual and reproductive health topicsSexual and reproductive health knowledgeFemale African American adolescentsAdverse childhood experiencesReproductive health communicationSemi-structured interviewsTrauma-informed approachBiological parentsCare dependencyTranscribed interviewsClinical encountersCommunication interventionsCaregiversQualitative studySRH informationHealth communicationPurposive samplingWork-health balance of cancer survivors returning to work: A meta-ethnography
Wu W, Yackel H, Salner A, Chen M, Judge M, Cong X, Xu W. Work-health balance of cancer survivors returning to work: A meta-ethnography. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2023, 68: 102482. PMID: 38070450, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102482.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer survivorsMeta-ethnographyHealthcare providersCritical Appraisal Skills Program checklistExperiences of cancer survivorsReturn-to-work processAppraisal Skills Program checklistCancer survivors' experiencesCancer-related concernsQuality of survivorshipWork-health balanceWorking-age adultsRTW processTailored supportWorkplace accommodationsSurvivors' experiencesComprehensive literature searchHealthcare supportCancer casesQualitative studyRTWEmpower survivorsWell-beingLiterature searchSurvivorsTrends and Barriers of Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Hutchison M, Russell B, Leander A, Rickles N, Aguiar D, Cong X, Harel O, Hernandez A. Trends and Barriers of Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal Of Drug Issues 2023 DOI: 10.1177/00220426231204841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid use disorderUse disorderAdverse eventsComorbid diagnosesStudy designMedical treatmentSystematically review trendsMOUD treatmentTreatment barriersCase seriesAbstinencePrimary outcomeDrug typeNo insuranceSystematic reviewYounger ageDisordersMeta-analysesMeta-analysisDaily attendanceOpioidAdherenceMOUDTreatmentMethadoneCOVID‐19 mRNA vaccine, but not a viral vector‐based vaccine, promotes neutralizing anti‐type I interferon autoantibody production in a small group of healthy individuals
Xu W, Wen X, Cong X, Jiang W. COVID‐19 mRNA vaccine, but not a viral vector‐based vaccine, promotes neutralizing anti‐type I interferon autoantibody production in a small group of healthy individuals. Journal Of Medical Virology 2023, 95: e29137. PMID: 37792386, PMCID: PMC10603818, DOI: 10.1002/jmv.29137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral vector-based vaccinesCOVID-19 mRNA vaccinesVector-based vaccinesGroup of healthy individualsMRNA vaccinesHealthy individualsPlasma levelsAnti-type I IFN autoantibodiesI interferonLevels of IgG autoantibodiesEvaluate plasma levelsHuman self-antigensPost-COVID-19 vaccinationCOVID-19 vaccineImpaired immune defenseInduce adverse eventsBaseline in vitroIncreased antibody levelsSARS-CoV-2 infectionSARS-CoV-2 antigensType I IFNType I interferonAutoantibody productionSelf-antigensInduce autoimmunityExperiences of nurses managing parenthood and career: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis
Ong P, Cong X, Yeo Y, Shorey S. Experiences of nurses managing parenthood and career: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis. International Nursing Review 2023, 71: 610-625. PMID: 37724722, DOI: 10.1111/inr.12885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-careCompromised self-careCulture of self-sacrificeEnhance patient careWell-beingPromote well-beingPeer-reviewed studiesBarroso's approachExercise classesMeta-summarizedWorkforce shortagesSupport interventionsPatient safetyStaffing shortagesMeta-synthesisHealthcare organizationsExperiences of parenthoodPatient careSynthesize evidenceNursesLimited social interactionMindfulness programShift workImplement changesExtract dataPain sensation and gut microbiota profiles in older adults with heart failure
Chen J, Wang Z, Starkweather A, Chen M, McCauley P, Miao H, Ahn H, Cong X. Pain sensation and gut microbiota profiles in older adults with heart failure. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research 2023, 2: 83-91. PMID: 37645375, PMCID: PMC10461724, DOI: 10.1097/nr9.0000000000000024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-reported painPain sensationHeart failureHealthy controlsHF subjectsBiomarkers of painPain modulationSevere self-reported painStool samplesGut microbiota compositionQuantitative sensory testing profilesConditioned pain modulationQuantitative sensory testingPressure pain thresholdAssociated with painBrief Pain InventorySymptoms of HFImprove pain managementSubjects' mean ageNIH Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information SystemOlder adultsMicrobiota compositionGut microbiotaPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information SystemPain intensitySymptom Patterning Across the Cancer Care Trajectory for Patients Receiving Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Yackel H, Xu W, Lee J, Cong X, Salner A, Duffy V, Judge M. Symptom Patterning Across the Cancer Care Trajectory for Patients Receiving Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer. Cancer Nursing 2023, 47: 261-270. PMID: 36881642, DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001227.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurvivorship periodHead and neck cancerLatent class analysisCancer care trajectorySymptom patternsOptimal symptom managementState Cancer InstituteModerate symptomatologyNeck cancerCare trajectoryClass analysisRetrospective longitudinal chart reviewSymptom managementLongitudinal chart reviewLatent classesReport symptomsCancer InstituteTaste alterationsChart reviewNumerous symptomsSurvivorshipLatent transition analysisSymptomsCancer treatmentActive treatmentPalliative care referral criteria and application in pediatric illness care: A scoping review
Carney K, Goodrich G, Lao A, Tan Z, Kiza A, Cong X, Hinderer K. Palliative care referral criteria and application in pediatric illness care: A scoping review. Palliative Medicine 2023, 37: 692-706. PMID: 36971413, DOI: 10.1177/02692163231163258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPalliative care needsPalliative care referralUnmet palliative care needsPediatric palliative care servicesPalliative care servicesCare needsCare referralReferral criteriaIllness careCare servicesScoping reviewImprove palliative care accessEnd-of-life careRates of service usePalliative care accessPalliative care teamAcute care needsEnd-of-lifePopulation-specific interventionsCare management needsContent analysis approachProspective cohort studyUnmet careCare teamCare accessThe Impact of Early Life Experiences and Gut Microbiota on Neurobehavioral Development in Preterm Infants: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Chen J, Li H, Zhao T, Chen K, Chen M, Sun Z, Xu W, Maas K, Lester B, Cong X. The Impact of Early Life Experiences and Gut Microbiota on Neurobehavioral Development in Preterm Infants: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. Microorganisms 2023, 11: 814. PMID: 36985387, PMCID: PMC10056840, DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030814.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeonatal intensive care unitNeonatal neurobehavioral scaleNeonatal intensive care unit hospitalizationOperational taxonomic unitsPreterm infantsPost-menstrual ageNeurobehavioral developmentGut microbiotaNeonatal intensive care unit admissionWeeks of post-menstrual ageFifty-five infantsDaily stool samplesIntensive care unitLongitudinal cohort studyImpact of early life experiencesNeurobehavioral ScalePretermPostnatal dayClinical featuresCohort studyEarly life experiencesStool samplesCare unitNeurobehavioral outcomesInfantsInvisible voices: experiences and perceptions of mothers and grandmothers caring for newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome
Lao A, Li T, Battaglia S, Berry J, Artigas V, Cong X. Invisible voices: experiences and perceptions of mothers and grandmothers caring for newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research 2023, 2: 4-12. DOI: 10.1097/nr9.0000000000000011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care providersCare providersOpioid use disorderNeonatal abstinence syndromeThematic content analysis approachHealth care staffQualitative narrative dataQualtrics online survey softwareContent analysis approachCross-sectional studyConvenience sampling methodOnline survey softwarePerceptions of mothersCare staffIncreased health risksQualitative componentQuantitative survey dataLack of knowledgeNewborn hospitalizationAbstinence syndromeIntensive care unitNarrative dataPrimary outcomeSurvey questionsCare