College of Health & Human Sciences

Publications 

De Nardo, Thales, et al. Listener Perceptions of Stuttering and Stuttering Modification Techniques. Journal of Fluency Disorders, Mar. 2023.

Publications 

Price, Johanna, et al. Interprofessional Education on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Program Description and Initial Evaluation. School Psychology, Sep. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000570. 

Presentations 

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Campbell, J., Rose, A. J., Vinyard, J. P., Ogletree, B. T., Research and Scholarship Celebration: Keynote Address., “Project INTERACT: Faculty Interdisciplinary Collaboration that Impacts Students, Community, and Scholarship.,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. 

Cooper-Duffy, K. J. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Presenter & Author), Vinyard, J. P. (Presenter & Author), Rose, A. J. (Presenter & Author), Ogletree, B. T. (Presenter & Author), Sullivan, M. (Presenter & Author), Pepiot, B. (Presenter & Author), Clark, S. (Presenter & Author), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Project INTERACT: Faculty interdisciplinary collaboration that impacts students, community, and scholarship,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. 

Publications 

Price, Johanna, et al. Interprofessional Education on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Program Description and Initial Evaluation. School Psychology, Sep. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000570. 

Presentations 

Price, J. R. (Presenter & Author), Rice, T. K. (Presenter & Author), Wofford, C. (Author Only), Rhodes, N. (Author Only), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, “Effects of instruction on EBP using the four component instructional design model,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA. 

Price, J. (Presenter & Author), Miller, E. J. (Author Only), Rice, T. K. (Presenter & Author), Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Annual Conference, “Feasibility and acceptability of TeamSTEPPS training as an interprofessional education program.,” Orlando, FL. 

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Campbell, J., Rose, A. J., Vinyard, J. P., Ogletree, B. T., Research and Scholarship Celebration: Keynote Address., “Project INTERACT: Faculty Interdisciplinary Collaboration that Impacts Students, Community, and Scholarship.,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. 

Cooper-Duffy, K. J. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Presenter & Author), Vinyard, J. P. (Presenter & Author), Rose, A. J. (Presenter & Author), Ogletree, B. T. (Presenter & Author), Sullivan, M. (Presenter & Author), Pepiot, B. (Presenter & Author), Clark, S. (Presenter & Author), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Project INTERACT: Faculty interdisciplinary collaboration that impacts students, community, and scholarship,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. 

Presentations 

Price, J. R. (Presenter & Author), Rice, T. K. (Presenter & Author), Wofford, C. (Author Only), Rhodes, N. (Author Only), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, “Effects of instruction on EBP using the four component instructional design model,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA. 

Price, J. (Presenter & Author), Miller, E. J. (Author Only), Rice, T. K. (Presenter & Author), Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Annual Conference, “Feasibility and acceptability of TeamSTEPPS training as an interprofessional education program.,” Orlando, FL. 

Publications 

Rose, Amy Janice, and Karena J Cooper-Duffy. A Global Service-Learning Project to Develop Cultural Humility in Educators of Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities.. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2023, pp. 82–114. 

Price, Johanna, et al. Interprofessional Education on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Program Description and Initial Evaluation. School Psychology, Sep. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000570. 

Presentations 

Cooper-Duffy, K. J., Campbell, J., Rose, A. J., Vinyard, J. P., Ogletree, B. T., Research and Scholarship Celebration: Keynote Address., “Project INTERACT: Faculty Interdisciplinary Collaboration that Impacts Students, Community, and Scholarship.,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. 

Cooper-Duffy, K. J. (Presenter & Author), Campbell, J. (Presenter & Author), Vinyard, J. P. (Presenter & Author), Rose, A. J. (Presenter & Author), Ogletree, B. T. (Presenter & Author), Sullivan, M. (Presenter & Author), Pepiot, B. (Presenter & Author), Clark, S. (Presenter & Author), Research and Scholarship Conference, “Project INTERACT: Faculty interdisciplinary collaboration that impacts students, community, and scholarship,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. 

Presentations 

Price, J. R. (Presenter & Author), Rice, T. K. (Presenter & Author), Wofford, C. (Author Only), Rhodes, N. (Author Only), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, “Effects of instruction on EBP using the four component instructional design model,” American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA.

Presentations 

Carzoli, J. A., Education Leadership Conference (ELC) 2023, “Excellence in Physical Therapy Education: A Scoping Review,” ACAPT, Philadelphia. 

Carzoli, J. A., “Elements of Excellence and Signature Pedagogy in Physical Therapy Education,” Universidad Catolical Boliviana, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. 

Presentations 

Eckard, T. (Author Only), Padua, D. A. (Author Only), Miraldi, S. F. (Author Only), Peck, K. Y. (Presenter & Author), Posner, M. A. (Author Only), DiStefano, L. J. (Author Only), Marshall, S. W. (Author Only), Cameron, K. L. (Author Only), NATA Clinical Symposia, “Association between performance on the landing error scoring system and bone stress injury risk in US Military Academy cadets,” National Athletic Trainers Association, Las Vegas, NV. 

Miralidi, S. F. (Presenter & Author), Houston, M. N. (Author Only), Posner, M. A. (Author Only), DiStefano, L. J. (Author Only), Padua, D. A. (Author Only), Marshall, S. W. (Author Only), Eckard, T. (Author Only), Cameron, K. L. (Author Only), NATA Clinical Symposia, “Association between level of sport specialization upon entry to military service and lower extremity injury during 1 year of follow-up at a US Service Academy,” National Athletic Trainers Association, Las Vegas, NV. 

Peck, K. Y. (Presenter & Author), Miraldi, S. F. (Author Only), Eckard, T., DiStefano, L. J. (Author Only), Padua, D. A. (Author Only), Marshall, S. W. (Author Only), Cameron, K. L. (Author Only), NATA Clinical Symposia, “Exposure to movement challenges is not adequate to ensure the development of high-quality movement patterns.,” National Athletic Trainers Association, Las Vegas, NV. 

Presentations 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “Effect of focus of attention on affected lower extremity use during sit to stand post stroke,” San Diego, CA. 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “Reliability and Validity of Body Align Pro During a Seated Lateral Weight Shifting Task,” San Antonio, TX. 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “The effect of focus of attention on seated weight shifting in individual post acute stroke,” Virtual, NC. 

Hyatt, A. W., APTA CSM, “Shift Your Learning: Does Focus of Attention Strategies Impact Motor Learning in Adults Post Acute Stroke?,” Denver, CO.

Publications 

Olayinka, Olaniyi, and Brook Alemu. “Climate Change, Mental Health, and Substance Use—USA.” Book: Climate Change and Human, Nova Science Publisher, 2024. 

Alemu, Brook, and Beth Young. Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents in the United States: 2000- 2019. Southern Medical Journal, Dec. 2023. 

Alemu, Brook T., et al. Prevalence and Hospital Resource Usage Associated with Substance Use Disorder Among Hospitalized Adolescents in the United States. Journal of Addictive Diseases, Jan. 2023. 

Presentations 

Wilfong, D. A., Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), AAACE 2023 Conference, “Undergraduate Student Anxiety: Comparing Majors and Learning Tasks,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), Dagenhard, P. C. (Author Only), American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference, “Undergraduate student anxiety: Understanding the relationship between student demographics, classroom tasks, and anxiety,” Lexington, KY. 

Barcinas, S. J., Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), AAACE 2023 Conference, “Experienced paramedics’ navigation of and learning about ethical dilemmas in the field,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), Barcinas, S. J. (Presenter & Author), AAACE 2023 Conference, “Voluntary Association Learning Then & Now: Analyzing Unique Learning, Identity Formation, and Transformative Learning,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Publications 

Day, C A, et al. La Crosse Virus Neuroinvasive Disease: The Kids Are Not Alright.. no. 6, Journal of medical entomology, Nov. 2023, pp. 1165–82, doi:10.1093/jme/tjad090. 

Fields, M, et al. Retrospective Assessment of Preparedness for Mosquito Control Post-Hurricane Florence in North Carolina.. Disaster medicine and public health preparedness, Oct. 2023, p. e511, doi:10.1017/dmp.2023.168. 

Soghigian, J, et al. Phylogenomics Reveals the History of Host Use in Mosquitoes.. no. 1, Nature communications, Oct. 2023, p. 6252, doi:10.1038/s41467-023-41764-y. 

Sither, C B, et al. A Comparison of Oak Leaf and Fescue Hay Infusion-Baited Gravid Trap Collections-An Analysis Steeped in the Context of La Crosse Virus Vector Surveillance Effectiveness.. no. 2, Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, Jun. 2023, pp. 138–41, doi:10.2987/23-2116. 

Nguyen, V, et al. Survey of Invasive Mosquito Surveillance and Control Capacity in Southeastern USA Reveals Training and Resource Needs.. no. 2, Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, Jun. 2023, pp. 108–21, doi:10.2987/22-7107. 

Presentations 

Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), Dagenhard, P. C. (Author Only), American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference, “Undergraduate student anxiety: Understanding the relationship between student demographics, classroom tasks, and anxiety,” Lexington, KY. 

Sterling, C. (Author Only), Peck, C. (Presenter & Author), Cowan, C. (Presenter & Author), Crumpler, K. (Author Only), Chapman, J. A. (Presenter & Author), Dagenhard, P. C., Student Professional Issues Forum, “Effects of Activities in Outdoor Spaces on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Salisbury, NC. 

Birch, S. (Presenter & Author), Herndon, E. (Presenter & Author), Shew, C. (Author Only), Skeen, J. (Presenter & Author), Whitson, L. B. (Presenter & Author), Dagenhard, P. C., Student Professional Issues Forum, “Evaluation of Camps for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Salisbury, NC. 

Liston, C. (Author Only), Orbeck, J. (Presenter & Author), Torres, A. (Presenter & Author), Bradford, Z. (Author Only), Dagenhard, P. C. (Author Only), Student Professional Issues Forum, “The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Stimulant Use Disorder Augmented by Mindfulness,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Salisbury, NC. 

Briggs, L. (Author Only), Coggins, H. (Presenter & Author), Currie, D. (Presenter & Author), Lieu, R. (Presenter & Author), Messura, E. (Presenter & Author), Dagenhard-Trainer, P. C. (Author Only), Student Professional Issues Forum, “Utilizing Creative and Expressive Arts with Cognitive Decline,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Salisbury, NC.

Publications 

Duncan, Sara M, et al. Acute Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke Exposure During a Compound Event: A Case-Crossover Study of the 2016 Great Smoky Mountain Wildfires. no. 10, GeoHealth, Oct. 2023, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023GH000860. 

Sugg, Margaret Mae, et al. Climate Change and Health in Rural Mountain Environments: Summary of a Workshop on Knowledge Gaps, Barriers, and Opportunities for Action. no. 88, GeoJournal, Aug. 2023, p. 5397–409, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10708-023-10916-4. 

Presentations 

Duncan, S., Lundy, N., ISES 2023 Annual Meeting, “Exploring mechanisms to better utilize low-cost sensor exposure data in community-engaged research,” International Society of Exposure Science, Hilton Chicago, Chicago, IL. 

Duncan, S., AWMA RTP Monthly Presentation, “The Benefits of Utilizing Low-Cost Monitors in Community-Based Exposure Research,” Air & Waste Management Association Research Triangle Park Chapter, Zoom. 

Duncan, S. (Presenter & Author), Forcino, F. L. (Author Only), Bobilya, A. J. (Author Only), Denton, R. (Author Only), Tiger, K. (Author Only), C*Sci 2023, “Lessons from an env. health and education project using western science and cultural methods,” Citizen Science Association, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. 

Publications 

Dysart, Anna, and Samantha M Harden. Yoga Studio Websites: Are They an Accurate First Glance at the Studio’s Mission, Values, and Resources?. no. 1622, BMC Public Health, Aug. 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16560-4. 

Dysart, Anna, and Samantha M Harden. Effects of Temperature and Tempo: Evaluating How Much Time in a Typical Community-Based Yoga Class Is Moderate- Intensity Aerobic Activity. no. 3, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Jan. 2023, p. 11, doi:https://doi.org/ 10.3390/ijerph20032349. 

Publications 

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality October 2022 – August 2023. 2023. 

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – October 2023. 2023. 

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – August 2023. 2023. 

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – June 2023. 2023. 

Hall, Kim. Evaluation of Nantahala Lake Water Quality, Quarterly Report – February 2023. 2023.

Presentations 

Rodriguez, D. (Presenter & Author), Hallyburton, C. L. (Chair), Da Costa, M. (Co-Chair), SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum, “Influenza Disease and Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Among Undergraduate Pre-Nursing Students,” The Southern Conference Academic Exchange, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC.

Publications 

Hinton, Jennifer L, et al. Quality Internship Development and Supervision: Raising the Bar in Therapeutic Recreation. no. 3, Therapeutic Recreation Journal/ Sagamore Publishing, Aug. 2023, pp. 256–70. 

Presentations 

Wilson, S. M. (Presenter & Author), Hinton, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium, “Mentoring compassion in recreational therapy,” Gatlinburg, TN. 

Hinton, J. L., Student and Professional Issues Forum, “Tell me about why you are a good fit for this position… Defining your strengths in recreational therapy practice,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC. 

Hinton, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Sutton, J. L. (Presenter & Author), VISN 2 RT/CAT Conference, “Quality Internships in Recreational Therapy,” New York Veteran Integrated Service Network, Online. 

Presentations 

Johnson, S. L. (Presenter Only), 2023 Char-Meck Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference, “Developing Inclusive Teams (Fire and Emergency Services),” International Association of Fire Chiefs, Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte, NC. 

Presentations 

Logan, D. R. (Presenter Only), Sutton, J. (Presenter Only), North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association Annual Conference, “ATRA Quality Internships Statement, Manual, and Training Update,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Asheville, NC. 

Logan, D. R. (Presenter Only), North Carolina Juvenile Officer’s Association Conference, “Mental Health and Youth,” North Carolina Juvenile Officer’s Association, In-person Conference, Atlantic Beach, NC. 

Logan, D. R., Student Professionals Issues Forum, “Through Aging Eyes,” North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association, Salisbury, NC. 

Presentations 

Pincura, K. (Presenter & Author), The American Association of University Women-WCU Branch Fall 2021 Speaker Series: Policy Channels of the Opioid Epidemic, “Policy Channels of the Opioid Epidemic,” The American Association of University Women-WCU branch, Presentation was held via Zoom, Cullowhee, NC. 

Publications 

Butz, Lauren E, et al. A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for a Highschool Cheerleader: A Level 3 Case Study on Behavioral Health Concerns.. no. 6S, Journal of Athletic Training, Jun. 2023, p. 307. 

Presentations 

Collins-Brown, E., Tallant, A., Jennings, A., UNC System Learning and Technology Symposium, “A kick-start for first year faculty: The Faculty Forward Program,” UNC System Learning and Technology, Charlotte.

Publications 

Thomas, Minu. Healthy Plant-Based Diets Improve Dyslipidemias, Insulin Resistance and Inflammation in Metabolic Syndrome. a Review. no. 1, Advances in Nutrition, Jan. 2023, pp. 44–54, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advnut.2022.10.002. 

Presentations 

Thomas, M. S. (Presenter & Author), Sigma Xi Science Café, Western Carolina University chapter, “The role of eggs in a plant-based diet,” Sigma Xi (The Scientific Research Honor Society, www.sigmaxi.org), Innovation Cafe, Cullowhee, NC. 

Thomas, M. S., College of Agriculture Health and Natural resources-Research Forum, “Intake of 3 eggs/Day or equivalent amount of choline as supplement for 4 weeks increases plasma choline without changing plasma TMAO or microbiota diversity in participants with metabolic syndrome,” University of Connecticut, Storrs Mansfield, CT. 

Thomas, M. S. (Presenter & Author), College of Agriculture Health and Natural resources-Research Forum, “The role of eggs in plant-based diets,” University of Connecticut, Storrs Mansfield, CT. 

Thomas, M., The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Nutrients, “Effects of a Plant-Based diet with whole eggs or egg substitute on parameters of metabolic syndrome, plasma choline and TMAO concentrations,” Online access, Storrs Mansfield, CT. 

Thomas, M. S., ASN Nutrition, “Telomerase Activator 65 (TA-65) favorably affects Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome. A Pilot Study,” American Society for Nutrition, Boston, MA.

Publications 

Kasamatsu, Tricia M, et al. Exploration of Anticipatory Socialization and Transition to Practice: Multi-stakeholder Perspectives. no. 1, Athletic Training Education Journal, Jan. 2023, pp. 51–61. 

Presentations 

Thrasher, A. B. (Presenter & Author), CAATE Peer Review Training, “Difficult and Crucial Conversations: Keeping it cool when things get heated,” Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, Washington, DC. 

Thrasher, A. B. (Presenter & Author), Rosen, A. B. (Presenter & Author), National Athletic Trainers’ Association 74th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo, “Affiliating the Unaffiliated: Developing Effective Immersive Clinical Education Experiences,” National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Indianapolis, IN. 

Johnson, N. (Presenter & Author), Rodriguez, C. (Author Only), Thrasher, A. B. (Author Only), North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, “Humeroulnar Joint Dislocation and Grade 3 Ulnar Collateral Sprain in a High School Linebacker,” North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association, Winston-Salem, NC. 

Thrasher, A. B. (Panelist), Casmus, R. (Panelist), Davis, L. R. (Panelist), Flanagan, K. (Panelist), Ina, C. (Panelist), Walker, N. (Panelist), North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting, “Keynote Town Hall: Opportunities for the Future of Athletic Training,” North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association, Winston-Salem, NC. 

Publications 

Wright, C, and E D Wall-Bassett. “Student Success.” Contributions of Civic and Community Engagement Series, North Carolina Campus Engagement, https://nccampusengagement.org/scholarship-of-engagement/topical-briefs/. 

Witzel, Bradley, and Elizabeth Wall-Bassett. Second Chance Breakfast: A Case Study Revealing the Behavioral Benefits with Middle School Students. no. 1/5, MidWestern Educational Researcher, Aug. 2023, p. 15, https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/mwer/vol35/iss1/5. 

Presentations 

Wall-Bassett, E. D., Babatunde, O. T., Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Repeated Critical Reflection Aids Soft Skills Development and Professionalism In A Dietetics Curriculum,” Washington, DC. 

Wall-Bassett, E. D., Babatunde, O. T., Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Foundation nutrition course promotes appreciation of diversity, encourages cultural humility, and empowers students as food citizens,” Washington, DC. 

Wall-Bassett, B. (Presenter & Author), Kelley, K. R., 2023 Experiential Commons Scholar Summit: Community-engaged Pedagogy and Practice, “Partner UP: Developing reciprocal partnerships through shared agreements,” American Educational Research Association (AERA) Experiential Education and Community Engagement: Scholarship and Practice SIG, Biltmore Park WCU Campus, Asheville, NC. 

Wall-Bassett, E., IMPACT conference, “Reflecting on Critical Reflection Assessment in Service-Learning Pre-/Post-COVID,” Amherst, MA. 

Wall-Bassett, B. (Presenter & Author), Adhern-Dodson, J. (Panelist), Walker, A. (Panelist), Mock, J. (Panelist), Bodwell, K. (Panelist), Blount, S. (Panelist), NC Campus Engagement Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement Conference (PACE), “NCCE: Initiatives to Build the CCE Field,” High Point University, High Point, NC. 

Publications 

Burrell, Chelsea Jordan. A Quasi-experimental Study on Adult Weight Loss Using a Multidimensional Approach Among a Rural Population. SAGE Open Medicine, 2023, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231187746. 

Publications 

Korn, Caleb R, and Denise A Wilfong. Effect of Shift on Paramedic Anxiety. no. 5, Journal of Paramedic Practice, May 2023, pp. 184–90, doi:https://www.doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2023.15.5.184. 

Presentations 

Boseman, D. (Presenter & Author), Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Georgia EMS Association Providers and Educators Conference, “Entry Level Competency: The Great Debate,” GEMSA, Jekyll Island, GA. 

1. B. (Presenter & Author), Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Georgia EMS Association Providers and Educators Conference, “Make it Stick: Brain-based Learning in EMS,” GEMSA, Jekyll Island, GA.
2. B. (Presenter & Author), Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Georgia EMS Association Providers and Educators Conference, “Mental Health Training and Coping Strategies in EMS Education,” GEMSA, Jekyll Island, GA.

Boseman, D. (Presenter & Author), Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Georgia EMS Association Providers and Educators Conference, “EMS Education Rookie: The Transition From Provider to Instructor,” GEMSA, Jekyll Island, GA. 

Wilfong, D. A., Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), AAACE 2023 Conference, “Undergraduate Student Anxiety: Comparing Majors and Learning Tasks,” American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Conference, Lexington, KY. 

Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Braithwaite, S. S. (Presenter & Author), Dagenhard, P. C. (Author Only), American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference, “Undergraduate student anxiety: Understanding the relationship between student demographics, classroom tasks, and anxiety,” Lexington, KY. 

Boseman, D. (Presenter & Author), Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), EMS Expo Conference, “EMS Education Rookie: The Transition From Provider to Instructor,” EMS Expo, New Orleans, LA. 

1. B. (Presenter & Author), Wilfong, D. A. (Presenter & Author), National Association of EMS Educators Symposium, “Mental Health Training and Coping Strategies in EMS Education,” NAEMSE, Reno, NV.

Presentations 

Wilson, E. A., “Introduction to EMS and the WCU EMC Program,” Rockingham High School, Zoom, Rockingham, NC. 

Wilson, E. A., HOSA Conference, “Introduction to EMS and the WCU EMC Program,” HOSA, Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC. 

Presentations 

Bandell, J., Optimizing Nurse Care Coordinators in Hepatitis C Treatment Webinar, “Building Effective Hepatitis C Treatment Programs,” National Nurse- Led Care Consortium, Webinar. 

Gasperson-Shuford, J. (Presenter & Author), Bandell, J. (Chair), 48th Annual ONS Congress, “Maximizing patient success: Normalizing substance use screening and support during oncologic treatment to maximize patient outcomes,” Oncology Nursing Society. 

Bandell, J., 2023 Doctoral Education Conference, “A Trauma-Informed Culture Within Nursing: What Is It and How Do We Cultivate It ?,” AACN, The Coronado Hotel, Coronado, CA. 

Presentations 

Brown, A., WIC Peer Counselor Regional Meeting, “Implicit Bias and Human Feeding Support: Is There a Connection?,” MAHEC.

Presentations 

Countess, K. H. (Author Only), New Employee Mentoring – ongoing – Canvas Homepage, “WCU – New Employee: Challenging Situations,” WCU – SON, Virtual – Canvas Homepage. 

Publications 

Da Costa, Mariana. How Culture Impacts Health: The Hispanic Narrative. no. 3, Creative Nursing, Nov. 2023, pp. 243–310, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/10784535231211695. 

Presentations 

Da Costa, M. (Presenter & Author), Current trends in nursing education: Innovative strategies for educators, “Addressing Microaggressions in Nursing Education,” The North Carolina League for Nursing, Wingate University, Wingate, NC. 

Rodriguez, D. (Presenter & Author), Hallyburton, C. L. (Chair), Da Costa, M. (Co-Chair), SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum, “Influenza Disease and Vaccination Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Among Undergraduate Pre-Nursing Students,” The Southern Conference Academic Exchange, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC. 

Da Costa, M., Hats off to women, “Hats off to women,” ICA, WCU UC Grand room, Cullowhee, NC. 

Da Costa, M. (Presenter & Author), 2023 Annual Psych Retreat, “Addressing Microaggressions in Healthcare Professions,” North Carolina Nurses Association, Raleigh, NC. 

Presentations 

Durbin, T., Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, “Faculty Stabilization Task Force Update,” American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists, JW Marriott Conference Center, Austin, TX. 

Durbin, T., Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, “Principles of Adult Education: Classroom Management Techniques for New Educators,” American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists, JW Marriott Conference Center, Austin, TX. 

Durbin, T. (Moderator), Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, “Diversity. Equity and Inclusion in Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs,” American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, JW Marriott Conference Center, Austin. 

Presentations 

Hensley, T. L., MATRC Telehealth Summit, “The Time is Now for School-Based Telehealth,” Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC), Norfolk, VA. 

Presentations 

Hudgins-Graham, B. N. (Author Only), World Nursing Science Conference, “Graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students: Satisfied, Fatigued, or Stressed?,” Virtual, Orlando, FL. 

Hudgins-Graham, B. N. (Author Only), International Nursing Science Conference, “Graduating Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students: Satisfied, Fatigued, or Stressed?,” Virtual, London, United Kingdom. 

Presentations 

Laney, C. W., Faculty Meeting School of Nursing, “Organizational Readiness for the Integration of a Web-based Referral Platform ti Improve Community Resource Connections and Health Outcomes.,” Western Carolina University, Conference Room, Cullowhee, NC, United States. 

Laney, C. W. (Author Only), Graduate Research Symposium, “Organizational Readiness to Integrate a Web-based Referral Platform to Improve Community Connections and Health Outcomes in a Rural Health Department,” Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, United States. 

Laney, C. W. (Coordinator/Organizer), Cherokee County Health Department Staff Meeting, “Organizational Readiness to Integrate a Web-based Referral Platform to Improve Community Connections and Health Outcomes in a Rural Health Department,” Cherokee County Health Department, Murphy, NC, United States.

Presentations 

Sheppard, F. H. (Presenter & Author), Livsey, K. (Author Only), Martin, D. (Author Only), Southern Gerontological Society’s 44th Annual Meeting and Conference, “Nurse-led Goal Setting Activities to Enhance Older Adult Health Care and Self-advocacy,” Southern Gerontological Society, Norfolk, VA. 

Presentations 

Cuthbertson, B. (Chair), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU. 

Lewis, S. (Chair), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Educating Women on Long Acting Reversable Contraception: A Teaching Module,” WCU. 

Golden, A. (Chair), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Nurse Burnout: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU. 

Odom, C. (Chair), WCU Graduate Symposium, “Factors Impacting Nurse Retention: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU. 

Ramsey, E. (Chair), WCU Graduate Symposium, “Remote Learning in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU. 

Beatty, M. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Using Patient Simulation as a Teaching Strategy in Undergraduate Nursing Programs: An Integrative Literature Review,” WCU. 

Goodman, P. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “African- American Women and Obesity: A National Epidemic,” WCU. 

Bulow, N. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Diabetes Education For The Primary Care Nurse: A Teaching Module,” WCU. 

Dickinson, R. (Presenter & Author), WCU Graduate Research Symposium, “Goal-Directed Fluid Management: The Solution, Dilution, or Pollution?,” WCU. 

Presentations 

Sheppard, F. H. (Presenter & Author), Livsey, K. (Author Only), Martin, D. (Author Only), Southern Gerontological Society’s 44th Annual Meeting and Conference, “Nurse-led Goal Setting Activities to Enhance Older Adult Health Care and Self-advocacy,” Southern Gerontological Society, Norfolk, VA. 

Presentations 

Woody, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Trombley, A. (Presenter & Author), Annual Psych Retreat, “Nursing Leadership: Burnout, Nursing Shortages, and Stress First Aid,” NCNA, Embassey Suites by Hilton, Raleigh, NC. 

Exhibits and Performances 

Wells, D. K., “SimLa Innovations.” (March 3, 2015 – Present). 

Wells, D. K., “SimLa Regional Hospital Web Site.” (March 3, 2015 – Present). 

Presentations 

Woody, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Trombley, A. (Presenter & Author), Annual Psych Retreat, “Nursing Leadership: Burnout, Nursing Shortages, and Stress First Aid,” NCNA, Embassey Suites by Hilton, Raleigh, NC. 

Presentations 

Price, J. (Presenter & Author), Miller, E. J. (Author Only), Rice, T. K. (Presenter & Author), Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Annual Conference, “Feasibility and acceptability of TeamSTEPPS training as an interprofessional education program.,” Orlando, FL. 

Publications 

Okpych, Nathanael J, et al. Relationships That Persist and Protect: The Role of Enduring Relationships on Early-adult Outcomes Among Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care.. no. 4, Social Service Review, Dec. 2023, pp. 619–74, doi:https://doi.org/10.1086/724736. 

Publications 

Alemu, Brook, and Beth Young. Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents in the United States: 2000- 2019. Southern Medical Journal, Dec. 2023. 

Publications 

Kilbane, Theresa, and Kristina Suzanna Lind. “Evaluation of Group Work Practice: Status, Need, and Recommendations.” Group Work: Building Global Connections to Restore Hope in a Fragmented World, Whiting & Birch, Ltd, 2023, pp. 203–17. 

Presentations 

Kilbane, T. (Presenter & Author), Lind, K. S. (Presenter & Author), “Is my group having its intended results? an evaluative-research approach,” International Association of Social Work with Groups, VIrtual.