Robin Whittemore, APRN, FAAN
Professor Emeritus of Nursing; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Research & Publications
Biography
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Research Summary
Lifestyle change, nurse-coaching, type 2 diabetes prevention, psychosocial adjustment to chronic illness, intervention development
Extensive Research Description
Teens with type 1 diabetes
(South Central University, Changsha China)
Collaboration with Dr. Jia Guo to adapt and evaluate a coping skills training program for teens with type 1 diabetes in China.
Gestational diabetes
(South Central University, Changsha China)
Collaboration with Dr. Jia Guo to evaluate a lifestyle change program for rural women in China with a history of gestational diabetes
Adults with type 2 diabetes
(Iberoamerica University, Mexico City, Mexico)
Collaboration with Dr. Rafael Perez Escamilla, Dr. Mireya Vilar Compte, and Ana Bertha Perez to evaluate a self-management program plus mHealth for adults with type 2 diabetes in Seguro Popular clinics.
Coauthors
Selected Publications
- The Impact of Blast Exposure—With or Without Traumatic Brain Injury—on Metabolic Abnormalities in Post-9/11 VeteransLendvai D, Whittemore R, Womack J, Fortier C, Milberg W, Fonda J. The Impact of Blast Exposure—With or Without Traumatic Brain Injury—on Metabolic Abnormalities in Post-9/11 Veterans. Journal Of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2023, 38: 380-390. PMID: 36951458, PMCID: PMC10514232, DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000874.
- Self-Management and Glycemic Targets in Adult Haitian Immigrants With Type 2 DiabetesMagny-Normilus C, Whittemore R, Nunez-Smith M, Lee C, Schnipper J, Wexler D, Sanders J, Grey M. Self-Management and Glycemic Targets in Adult Haitian Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2023, 72: 211-217. PMID: 36929756, PMCID: PMC10121794, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000649.
- Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysisNam S, Jung S, Vlahov D, Latkin C, Kershaw T, Whittemore R. Body mass index and obesity-related behaviors in African American church-based networks: A social network analysis. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0281145. PMID: 36913354, PMCID: PMC10010537, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281145.
- The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women: a cluster randomized controlled trialZhong Q, Chen Y, Luo M, Lin Q, Tan J, Xiao S, Willey J, Chen J, Whittemore R, Guo J. The 18-month efficacy of an Intensive LifeStyle Modification Program (ILSM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among rural women: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Globalization And Health 2023, 19: 6. PMID: 36703168, PMCID: PMC9881320, DOI: 10.1186/s12992-023-00910-3.
- Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adherence Connection Counseling, Education, and Support (ACCESS) Proof of Concept: A Peer-Led, Mobile Health (mHealth) Cognitive Behavioral Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence Intervention for HIV-Infected (HIV+) Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)Navarra A, Rosenberg M, Gormley M, Bakken S, Fletcher J, Whittemore R, Gwadz M, Cleland C, Melkus G. Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adherence Connection Counseling, Education, and Support (ACCESS) Proof of Concept: A Peer-Led, Mobile Health (mHealth) Cognitive Behavioral Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence Intervention for HIV-Infected (HIV+) Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA). AIDS And Behavior 2022, 27: 1807-1823. PMID: 36574184, PMCID: PMC9792943, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03913-0.
- 542-P: Determinants of Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Chinese Immigrants in the U.S. with Prior Gestational DiabetesHUANG S, ASH G, NAM S, JEON S, MCMAHON E, WHITTEMORE R. 542-P: Determinants of Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Chinese Immigrants in the U.S. with Prior Gestational Diabetes. Diabetes 2022, 71 DOI: 10.2337/db22-542-p.
- Effectiveness of Family Systems Theory Interventions on Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-analysisWang H, Guo J, Guo Y, Lv W, Jiang Y, Whittemore R. Effectiveness of Family Systems Theory Interventions on Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2021, 30: 2664-2676. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-021-02069-0.
- SCREENING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN YOUNG ADULTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION-RESULTS FROM THE VIRGO (VARIATION IN RECOVERY ROLE OF GENDER ON OUTCOMES OF YOUNG ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS) STUDYDing Q, Spatz E, Lipska K, Lin H, Spertus J, Dreyer R, Whittemore R, Funk M, Bueno H, Krumholz H. SCREENING FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES IN YOUNG ADULTS HOSPITALIZED WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION-RESULTS FROM THE VIRGO (VARIATION IN RECOVERY ROLE OF GENDER ON OUTCOMES OF YOUNG ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION PATIENTS) STUDY. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 75: 1918. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)32545-6.
- 339-OR: Yo Puedo! A Self-Management Group and mHealth Program for Low-Income Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico CityWHITTEMORE R, VILAR-COMPTE M, LA CERDA S, DELVY R, JEON S, BURROLA-MÉNDEZ S, LOZANO-MARRUFO A, PEREZ-ESCAMILLA R. 339-OR: Yo Puedo! A Self-Management Group and mHealth Program for Low-Income Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico City. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-339-or.
- 824-P: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Methods and ProceduresNAM S, WHITTEMORE R, VLAHOV D, DUNTON G. 824-P: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Diabetes Self-Management: A Systematic Review of Methods and Procedures. Diabetes 2019, 68 DOI: 10.2337/db19-824-p.
- The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetesYang J, Guo J, Tang Y, Huang L, Wiley J, Zhou Z, Whittemore R. The mediating effect of coping styles and self‐efficacy between perceived stress and satisfaction with QOL in Chinese adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2019, 75: 1439-1449. PMID: 30561061, DOI: 10.1111/jan.13933.
- Family Caregiver Practices to Support Self-Management Among Adults with Serious, Chronic Illness (FR441A)Schulman-Green D, Feder S, Dionne-Odom J, Batten J, Long V, Harris Y, Wilpers A, Wong T, Whittemore R. Family Caregiver Practices to Support Self-Management Among Adults with Serious, Chronic Illness (FR441A). Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 2019, 57: 420-421. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.12.141.
- Construyendo la ciencia de las intervenciones de enfermería en LatinoaméricaWhittemore R. Construyendo la ciencia de las intervenciones de enfermería en Latinoamérica. Aquichan 2018, 18: 261-262. DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2018.18.3.1.
- Implementing an Internet‐based Decision Aid in Ethnically Diverse Prenatal Care Settings: Reducing Disparities through Shared Decision Making about Birth after CesareanShorten A, Shorten B, Fagerlin A, Illuzzi J, Kennedy H, Pettker C, Raju D, Whittemore R. Implementing an Internet‐based Decision Aid in Ethnically Diverse Prenatal Care Settings: Reducing Disparities through Shared Decision Making about Birth after Cesarean. Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2018, 63: 625-626. DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12916.
- Correlates of Perceived Stress in Parents of Teens with Type 1 DiabetesWHITTEMORE R, DELVY R, COLEMAN J, KATO B, AMBROSOLI J, MAURAO M, ZINCAVAGE R, MARCEAU L. Correlates of Perceived Stress in Parents of Teens with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-854-p.
- Evaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Parents of Teens with Type 1 DiabetesWHITTEMORE R, COLEMAN J, DELVY R, KATO B, AMBROSOLI J, MAURAO M, ZINCAVAGE R, MARCEAU L. Evaluation of a Web-Based Tool for Parents of Teens with Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes 2018, 67 DOI: 10.2337/db18-851-p.
- Abstract TP379: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Stroke Survivors: Evidence From an Integrative Literature ReviewDing Q, Whittemore, R, Redeker N. Abstract TP379: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Stroke Survivors: Evidence From an Integrative Literature Review. Stroke 2016, 47 DOI: 10.1161/str.47.suppl_1.tp379.
- 4. Korean American Families’ Health BehaviorsJang M, Grey M, Sadler L, Jeon S, Nam S, Song H, Whittemore R. 4. Korean American Families’ Health Behaviors. Nursing Outlook 2016, 64: 110-111. DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2015.11.005.
- Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetesPyatak E, Sequeira P, Whittemore R, Vigen C, Peters A, Weigensberg M. Challenges contributing to disrupted transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care in young adults with Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine 2014, 31: 1615-1624. PMID: 24798586, PMCID: PMC4221576, DOI: 10.1111/dme.12485.
- Correlates of religious, supernatural and psychosocial causal beliefs about depression among Latino immigrants in primary careCaplan S, Paris M, Whittemore R, Desai M, Dixon J, Alvidrez J, Escobar J, Scahill L. Correlates of religious, supernatural and psychosocial causal beliefs about depression among Latino immigrants in primary care. Mental Health Religion & Culture 2011, 14: 589-611. DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2010.497810.
- PDB42 ADHERENCE TO ROUTINE OR STRUCTURED GLUCOSE MONITORING: A QUALITATIVE EVALUATION FROM THE STEP STUDYBergstrom F, Whittemore R, Schaefer C, Christopher C, Amstutz L, Wagner R. PDB42 ADHERENCE TO ROUTINE OR STRUCTURED GLUCOSE MONITORING: A QUALITATIVE EVALUATION FROM THE STEP STUDY. Value In Health 2011, 14: a98. DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2011.02.550.
- Coping and Psychosocial Adjustment in Mothers of Young Children With Type 1 DiabetesJaser S, Whittemore R, Ambrosino J, Lindemann E, Grey M. Coping and Psychosocial Adjustment in Mothers of Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes. Children's Health Care 2009, 38: 91-106. PMID: 19412355, PMCID: PMC2675938, DOI: 10.1080/02739610902813229.
- Short‐term effects of coping skills training in school‐age children with type 1 diabetesAmbrosino JM, Fennie K, Whittemore R, Jaser S, Dowd MF, Grey M. Short‐term effects of coping skills training in school‐age children with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes 2008, 9: 74-82. PMID: 18540868, PMCID: PMC2936820, DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2007.00356.x.
- Designing a Research StudyWhittemore R, Melkus GD. Designing a Research Study. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2008, 34: 201-216. PMID: 18375773, DOI: 10.1177/0145721708315678.
- Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their MothersJaser SS, Whittemore R, Ambrosino JM, Lindemann E, Grey M. Mediators of Depressive Symptoms in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Mothers. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2007, 33: 509-519. PMID: 17991690, PMCID: PMC2390883, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsm104.
- Hispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implicationsHatcher E, Whittemore R. Hispanic adults’ beliefs about type 2 diabetes: Clinical implications. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2007, 19: 536-545. PMID: 17897118, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2007.00255.x.
- Top 10 tips for beginning a program of researchWhittemore R. Top 10 tips for beginning a program of research. Research In Nursing & Health 2007, 30: 235-237. PMID: 17514709, DOI: 10.1002/nur.20206.
- Culturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 DiabetesWhittemore R. Culturally Competent Interventions for Hispanic Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of Transcultural Nursing 2007, 18: 157-166. PMID: 17416718, DOI: 10.1177/1043659606298615.
- Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes Self-ManagementWhittemore R. Behavioral Interventions for Diabetes Self-Management. Nursing Clinics Of North America 2006, 41: 641-654. PMID: 17059979, DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2006.07.014.
- The integrative review: updated methodologyWhittemore R, Knafl K. The integrative review: updated methodology. Journal Of Advanced Nursing 2005, 52: 546-553. PMID: 16268861, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03621.x.
- Analysis of Integration in Nursing Science and PracticeWhittemore R. Analysis of Integration in Nursing Science and Practice. Journal Of Nursing Scholarship 2005, 37: 261-267. PMID: 16235868, DOI: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2005.00045.x.
- Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetesWhittemore R, D'Eramo Melkus G, Grey M. Metabolic control, self‐management and psychosocial adjustment in women with type 2 diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2005, 14: 195-203. PMID: 15669928, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.00937.x.
- Combining Evidence in Nursing ResearchWhittemore R. Combining Evidence in Nursing Research. Nursing Research 2005, 54: 56-62. PMID: 15695940, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200501000-00008.
- A Nurse-Coaching Intervention for Women With Type 2 DiabetesWhittemore R, Melkus GD, Sullivan A, Grey M. A Nurse-Coaching Intervention for Women With Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2004, 30: 795-804. PMID: 15510531, DOI: 10.1177/014572170403000515.
- Applying the Social Ecological Theory to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and ManagementWhittemore R, Melkus GD, Grey M. Applying the Social Ecological Theory to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management. Journal Of Community Health Nursing 2004, 21: 87-99. PMID: 15123438, DOI: 10.1207/s15327655jchn2102_03.
- SELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETESWhittemore R, Melkus GD, Grey M. SELF-REPORT OF DEPRESSED MOOD AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. Issues In Mental Health Nursing 2004, 25: 243-260. PMID: 14965845, DOI: 10.1080/01612840490274750.
- Promoting Lifestyle Change in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 DiabetesWhittemore R, Bak PS, Melkus GD, Grey M. Promoting Lifestyle Change in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes. Journal Of The American Association Of Nurse Practitioners 2003, 15: 341-349. PMID: 14509099, DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2003.tb00407.x.
- Working Within Boundaries: A Patient-Centered Approach to Lifestyle ChangeWhittemore R, Sullivan A, Bak PS. Working Within Boundaries: A Patient-Centered Approach to Lifestyle Change. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2003, 29: 69-74. PMID: 12632685, DOI: 10.1177/014572170302900109.
- Adapting to Diabetes Mellitus: A Theory SynthesisWhittemore R, Roy S. Adapting to Diabetes Mellitus: A Theory Synthesis. Nursing Science Quarterly 2002, 15: 311-317. PMID: 12387229, DOI: 10.1177/089431802236796.
- The Systematic Development of Nursing InterventionsWhittemore R, Grey M. The Systematic Development of Nursing Interventions. Journal Of Nursing Scholarship 2002, 34: 115-120. PMID: 12078534, DOI: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2002.00115.x.
- Lifestyle Change in Type 2 DiabetesWhittemore R, Chase SK, Mandle CL, Roy C. Lifestyle Change in Type 2 Diabetes. Nursing Research 2002, 51: 18-25. PMID: 11822565, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200201000-00004.
- The Content, Integrity, and Efficacy of a Nurse Coaching Intervention in Type 2 DiabetesWhittemore R, Chase S, Mandle CL, Roy SC. The Content, Integrity, and Efficacy of a Nurse Coaching Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2001, 27: 887-898. PMID: 12211928, DOI: 10.1177/014572170102700614.
- Validity in Qualitative ResearchWhittemore R, Chase S, Mandle C. Validity in Qualitative Research. Qualitative Health Research 2001, 11: 522-537. PMID: 11521609, DOI: 10.1177/104973201129119299.
- Living With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Functional Health StatusChase S, Whittemore R, Crosby N, Freney D, Howes P, Phillips T. Living With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers: A Descriptive Study of Knowledge and Functional Health Status. Journal Of Community Health Nursing 2000, 17: 1-13. PMID: 10778025, DOI: 10.1207/s15327655jchn1701_01.
- Consequences of not "knowing the patient".Whittemore R. Consequences of not "knowing the patient". Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS 2000, 14: 75-81. PMID: 11188452.
- Strategies to facilitate lifestyle change associated with diabetes mellitus.Whittemore R. Strategies to facilitate lifestyle change associated with diabetes mellitus. Journal Of Nursing Scholarship : An Official Publication Of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Of Nursing / Sigma Theta Tau 2000, 32: 225-32. PMID: 12462815, DOI: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.2000.00225.x.
Clinical Trials
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| Lifestyle and Glucose Fluctuations (LGF) |