Publications and Reports

July 08 – June -09

Shanahan EM, DeClerque JL. Overview of NC Healthy Start Baby Love Plus Counties: Demographics, maternal/infant risk factors, birth outcomes and activities of Baby Love Plus staff in outreach, health education and case management in 2008: Chapel Hill: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, June 2009.

DeClerque JL. NC Healthy Start: The Ultimate Stimulus Package—Making Investments that Bring Returns. Chapel Hill: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, March 2009.

DeClerque JL, Shanahan EM. Hospital Discharge Data for Resident Live Births in Hospitals in FY2007 Focusing on Infants with Problems: North Carolina and Baby Love Plus Regions. Chapel Hill: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, February 2009.

DeClerque JL, Shanahan EM. Hospital Discharge Data for Resident Women with a Pregnancy Outcome in FY2007: North Carolina and Baby Love Plus Regions. Chapel Hill: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, February 2009.

DeClerque JL, Shanahan EM. Local Evaluation Impact Report for HRSA NC Healthy Start Northeastern Baby Love Plus 2004-2008. Chapel Hill: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, October 2008.

DeClerque JL, Guild PA, Schectman R, Shanahan E, Perry JR. Consensus in Region IV: Women and Infant Health Indicators for Planning and Assessment. Chapel Hill, NC: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, September 2008.

June 2007 – July 2008

Carey T, Williams J, Oldham J, Goodman F, Ranney L, Whitener L, Morgan L, and Melvin CL. Gabapentin in the treatment of mental illness: the echo chamber of the case series. J Psychiatr Pract 2008;14:15-27.

Carey T, Melvin CL, Ranney L. Extracting key messages from systematic reviews. J Psychiatr Pract 2008;14:28-34.

Carey TS, Williams JW, Melvin C, Oldham J, Goodman F. Comparing medication treatments in mental health: methods and policy challenges. Psychiatric Services 2007; 56: 746-8.

Doto JK, Evans WD, Squire C, Williams P, Ranney L and Melvin CL. Patterns of prescribing anti-epileptic drugs for bipolar disorder. J Psychiatr Pract 2008;14:35-43.

Freeman, V., Slifkin, R., Patterson, D. Recruitment and retention in rural and urban EMS: Results from a National Survey of Local EMS Directors. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice 2008, In Press.

Freeman V, Slifkin R, Patterson D. Rural-Urban Differences in Characteristics of Local EMS Agencies. Findings Brief No. 84. Chapel Hill, NC: ORHP, North Carolina Rural Health Research & Policy Analysis Center, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2008.

Freeman V, Slifkin R, Patterson, D. Challenges for Rural Emergency Medical Services: Medical Oversight. Findings Brief No. 85. Chapel Hill, NC: ORHP, North Carolina Rural Health Research & Policy Analysis Center, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2008.

Freeman VA, Walsh J, Rudolf M, Slifkin RT, Skinner AC. Intensive care in critical access hospitals. Journal Rural Health 2007; 23(2):116-23.

Guild PA, Schectman R, Shanahan E, Perry JR. Consensus in Region IV: Women and Infant Health Indicators for Planning and Assessment. Chapel Hill, NC: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007 September.

Hartmann KE, Wechter ME, Payne P, Salisbury K, Jackson RD, Melvin CL. Best practice smoking cessation intervention and resource needs of prenatal care providers. Obstet Gynecol 2007;110:765-70.

Kish-Doto, J, Evans, WD, Squire, C, Williams, PW, Ranney, LM, Melvin, CL. Patterns of Prescribing Antiepileptic Drugs for Bipolar Disorder. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, Supp 1, 14, 35-43, 2008.

Kish-Doto, J. Ranney, LM., Squire, C., Evans, WD., Trieman, K., Melvin, CL. Challenges of Counter-marketing to Physicians: Results from Pretesting Evidence-Based Materials on Medications Developed without Pharmaceutical Industry Influence . Journal of Health Communication, (in press)

Melvin CL, Ranney L, Carey T, Evans D and AED Dissemination Panel. Disseminating findings from a drug class review: Using best practices to inform prescription of anti-epileptic drugs for bipolar disorder. J Psychiatr Pract 2008;14:44-57.

Melvin CL, Carey T, Goodman F, Oldham J, Williams J and Ranney L. Effectiveness of anti-epileptic drugs for the treatment of bipolar disorder: findings from the systematic review. J Psychiatr Pract 2008;14:9-14.

Melvin CL. Substance Use. In: Nolan TE, editor. Precis: An update in obstetrics and gynecology, primary and prevention care. Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 4 th ed. 2008. p. 83-89.

Patterson PD, Freeman VA, Moore CG, Slifkin RT. Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician: Urban-Rural Differences in Motivation and Job Satisfaction. Working Paper Series No. 89. Chapel Hill, NC: ORHP, North Carolina Rural Health Research & Policy Analysis Center, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007.

Straub B, Melvin CL, Labbok M. A descriptive study of Cambodian refugee infant feeding practices in the United States. Int Breastfeed J 2008;3:8-20.

Williams, J., Ranney, LM, Morgan, L. How Editorials and Reviews Covered the Unfolding Scientific Story of Gabapentin for Bipolar Disorder. Academic Psychiatry (in press).

Peer Reviewed Journals (July 2006 - June 30, 2007)

Britto MT, Slap GB, DeVellis RF, Hornung RW, Atherton HD, Knopf JM, DeFriese GH. Specialists understanding of the health care preferences of chronically ill adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health 2007; 40(4):334-41.

Mayer ML. Are we there yet? Distance to care and relative supply among pediatric medical subspecialties. Pediatrics 2006; 118(6):2313-21.

Mayer ML. Disparities in geographic access to pediatric subspecialty care. Maternal and Child Health Journal (in press).

Mayer ML, Brogan L, Sandborg CI. Availability of pediatric rheumatology training in United States pediatric residencies. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2006; 55(6):836-42.

Rosenthal AC, Melvin CL, Barker DC. Treatment of tobacco use in preconception care. Maternal and Child Health Journal 2006; 10(5 Suppl):S147-8.

Skinner AC, Slifkin RT. Rural/urban differences in barriers to and burden of care for children with special health care needs. Journal of Rural Health 2007; 23(2):150-7.

Skinner AC, Slifkin RT, Mayer ML. The effect of rural residence on dental unmet need for children with special health care needs. Journal of Rural Health 2006; 22(1):36-42.

Reports and Other Publications (July 2006 - June 30, 2007)

Guild PA, Schectman R, Shanahan E, Payne PA, Perry JR. Consensus in Region IV: Women and Infant Health Indicators for Planning and Assessment . Chapel Hill, NC: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006.

King J, Geiger L, Silberman P, Slifkin R. State Profiles of Medicaid and SCHIP in Rural and Urban Areas. Final Report No. 91. Chapel Hill, NC: ORHP, North Carolina Rural Health Research & Policy Analysis Center, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2007. Available at: http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/wp.html.

North Carolina Institute of Medicine and Action for Children North Carolina. 2006 North Carolina Child Health Report Card. Raleigh, NC; 2006. Available at: http://www.nciom.org/docs/card2006.pdf.

Peer Reviewed Journals (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006)

Ayadi MF, Adams EK, Melvin CL, Rivera CC, Gaffney CA, Pike J, Rabius V, Ferguson JN. Costs of a smoking cessation counseling intervention for pregnant women: Comparison of three settings. Public Health Reports 2006; 121(2):120-6.

Bergman DA, Mayer ML, Pantell RH, Finch SA, Wasserman RC. Does clinical presentation explain practice variability in the treatment of febrile infants? Pediatrics 2006; 117(3):787-95.

Hughes M, Earls MF, Odom CH, Dubay KL, Sayers AR, Whiteside JT, Silberman P. Preventing child maltreatment in North Carolina: New directions for supporting families and children. North Carolina Medical Journal 2005; 66(5):343-55.

Mayer ML, Preisser JS. The changing composition of the pediatric medical subspecialty workforce. Pediatrics 2005; 116(4):833-40.

Mayer ML, Brogan LA, Sandborg CI. Availability of pediatric rheumatology training in United States pediatric residencies. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2006; 55(6):836-42.

Ranney LM, Melvin CL, Rohweder CL. From guidelines to practice: A process evaluation of the National Partnership to Help Pregnant Smokers Quit. AHIP Coverage 2005; 46(4):50-2.

Skinner AC, Slifkin RT, Mayer ML. The effect of rural residence on dental unmet need for children with special health care needs. The Journal of Rural Health 2006; 22(1):36-42.

Other Reports (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006)

Freeman V, Slifkin RT, Skinner A, Schwartz R. Rural and Urban Parents Report on Access to Health Care for their Children with Medicaid Managed Care. WP. 84. Chapel Hill, NC: North Carolina Rural Health Research & Policy Analysis Center, Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005.
Available at: www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/WP%2084.pdf

Guild PA, Freeman VA. Promising Practices to Prevent Adolescent Suicide: What Can We Learn from Florida? Chapel Hill, NC: Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006.
Available at: http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/publications/suicidepreventionFLA.pdf