journal articles by year

2008

Drum, C.E., W. Horner-Johnson, and G.L. Krahn. Self-rated health and healthy days: Examining the “disability paradox”. Disability and Health Journal 1 (2008):71-78.

Jamoom, E.W., W. Horner-Johnson, R. Suzuki, et al. Age at disability onset and self-reported health status. BMC Public Health 8 (2008):10.

Krahn, G., M. McCarthy, D. Westwood, et al. Evaluation of an Innovative Methodology to Recruit Research Participants With Spinal Cord Injury Through Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 89 (2008):1341-1349.

2007

Krahn, G., Deck, D., Gabriel, R., & Farrell, N. (2007). A population-based study on substance abuse treatment for adults with disabilities: Access, utilization, and treatment outcomes. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 33(6), 791-798.

Krahn, G., & Drum, C. E. (2007). Translating policy principles into practice to improve health care access for adults with intellectual disabilities: A research review of the past decade. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 13(2), 160-168.

Schwartz, C. E., Andresen, E. M., Nosek, M. A., Krahn, G. L., & Rrtc Expert Panel on Health Status Measurement. (2007). Response shift theory: important implications for measuring quality of life in people with disability. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 88(4), 529-536.

Suzuki, R., Krahn, G. L., McCarthy, M. J., & Adams, E. J. (2007). Understanding health outcomes: Physical secondary conditions in people with spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation Psychology, 52(3), 338-350.

2006

Carlson, M. J., & Krahn, G. L. (2006). Use of complementary and alternative medicine practitioners by people with physical disabilities: estimates from a national US survey. Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(8), 505-513.

Drum, C. E. (2006, April 25). Moderator: Changes and implications of NIDRR's new long range plan. Paper presented at the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, Washington, DC

Drum, C.E., Suzuki, R., Krahn, G.L., & Culley, C. (2006). Promoting Access to Health Services. Paper presented at the State of the Science Conference at National Rehabilitation Hospital, DC.

Krahn, G. L. (2006). A cascade of disparities: health and health care access for people with intellectual disabilities. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Waikiki, HI.

Krahn, G. L. (2006, April 25). Changes and implications of NIDRR's new long range plan: Health and function. Paper presented at the Panel discussion at National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, Washington, DC. Moderator: Charles Drum.

Krahn, G. L., & Drum, C. E. (2006, March 3). Promoting health lifestyles for people with disabilities. Paper presented at the Work, Stress, and Health Conference, APA-NIOSH, Miami, FL.

Hall, T., Krahn, G., Horner-Johnson, W., & Suziki, R. (2006, November 4-8). Assessing the Assessment: How do Health Status Instruments Measure Up for People with Disabilities? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.

Horner-Johnson, W., & Drum, C. E. (2006). Prevalence of maltreatment of people with intellectual disabilities: a review of recently published research. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 12(1), 57-69.

Horner-Johnson, W., Hall, T., Campbell, V., Jamoom, E., & Suzuki, R. (2006, March). Factor structure of BRFSS health-related quality of life items. Paper presented at the Annual BRFSS Conference, Cathedral City, CA.

Horner-Johnson, W., Hall, T., Suzuki, R., Campbell, V., & Jamoom, E. (2006, November 4-8). Factor structure of BRFSS health related quality of life items. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Boston, MA.

Jamoom, E. W., Campbell, V. A., Horner-Johnson, W., Suzuki, R., & Andresen, E. (2006, March). Developmental disability health profile using HRQOL data from eight states from 1998-2000. Paper presented at the Annual BRFSS Conference, Cathedral City, California.

Krahn, G., Farrell, N., Gabriel, R., & Deck, D. (2006). Access barriers to substance abuse treatment for persons with disabilities: An exploratory study. Journal of Substance Abuse, 31, 375-384.

Krahn, G. L., Hammond, L., & Turner, A. (2006). A cascade of disparities: health and health care access for people with intellectual disabilities. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 12(1), 70-82.

Suzuki, R., Krahn, G.L., McCarthy, M.J., Adams, E.J., Hammond, L.A., & Westwood, D. (Nov., 2006). Factors associated with the presence of secondary conditions among people with spinal cord injury. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association, Boston.

2005

Drum, C. E., Berardinelli, M., & Davis, C. (2005, December 10-14). Development and validation of the outpatient health clinic access profile (OHCAP) Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Drum, C. E., Krahn, G. L., Culley, C., & Hammond, L. (2005). Recognizing and responding to health disparities of people with disabilities. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 3(3), 29-42.

Drum, C. E., Krahn, G. L., Wang, C. E., Rimmer, J., White, G., & Lollar, D. (2005, December 10-14). Evidence-based research in disability and public health. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Horner-Johnson, W., Drum, C. E., & Abdullah, N. (2005, December 10-14). Evidence-based practice in promoting health for people with disabilities Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Krahn, G. L., Hammond, L., & Wingenfeld, S. (2005, December 10-14). Evidence based literature and research reviews. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Krahn, G. L. (2005, February 12). Invited Visiting Scholar: Disability and Public Health within the UCEDD Paper presented at the UCEDD of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Kosma, M., Cardinal, B. C., & McCubbin, J. A. (2005). A pilot study of a web-based physical activity motivational program for adults with physical disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation, 27(23), 1435-1442.

McCarthy, M., Krahn, G., Westwood, D., Hammond, L., & Suzuki, R. (2005, December 10-14). Correlation of contextual factors to the presence of secondary conditions among people with spinal cord injury. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Nosek, M. A. (2005). Wellness in the context of disability. In J. E. Myers & T. J. Sweeney (Eds.), Counseling for wellness: Theory, research, and practice. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

2004

Cardinal, B.J., & Kosma, M. (2004). Self-efficacy and the stages and processes of change associated with adopting and maintaining muscular fitness promoting behaviors. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75, 186-196.

Cardinal, B.J., Kosma, M., & McCubbin, J.A. (2004). Factors influencing the exercise behavior of adults with physical disabilities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36, 868-875.

Kosma, M., Cardinal, B.J., & McCubbin, J.A. (2004). Recruitment techniques among understudied populations and their implications for physical activity promotion. Quest, 56(4), 413-420.

Kosma, M., Cardinal, B. J., & McCubbin, J. A. (2004). Predictors of physical activity stage of change among adults with physical disabilities. American Journal of Health Promotion, 19(2), 114-117.

Nosek, M.A., Hughes, R.B., Howland, C.A., Young, M.E., Mullen, P.D., Shelton, M.L.(2004) The meaning of health for women with physical disabilities: a qualitative analysis. Fam & Comm Health 27(1) 6-21.

Nosek, M.A., Hughes, R.B., Howland, C.A., Young, M.E., Mullen, P.D., & Shelton, M.L., (2004). The meaning of health for women with physical disabilities: A qualitative analysis. Journal of Family and Community Health, 27(1), 6-22.

2003

Austin, D. (2003). Disabilities are risk factors for late stage or poor prognosis cancers. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 52-55). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Beatty, P. (2003). Health practices in managed care. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 28-34). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Cardinal, B. (2003). Transtheoretical strategies for physical activity. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 46-51). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Cardinal, B. J., Kosma, M., & McCubbin, J. A. (2003). A national study of adults with physical disabilities' physical activity behavior using transtheoretical model constructs. [Abstract No. 407]. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(Suppl. 5), S75.

Culley, C.A., Hammond, L.A., Krahn, G.L., & Farrell, N. (2003). Health & wellness for teens living with disabilities: Understanding and becoming sensitive to the issues participant's manual. Portland, OR: Oregon Health & Sciences University. Email us at for a copy.

Culley, C.A., Hammond, L.A., Krahn, G.L., & Farrell, N. (2003). Health & wellness for teens living with disabilities: Understanding and becoming sensitive to the issues trainer's manual. Portland, OR: Oregon Health & Sciences University. Email us at for a copy.

Drum, C.E. (2003). Behavioral risk factor surveillance system project: Health status and disability. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 67-72). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Frieden, L. The global disability community must respond to the critical challenges of the 21st century. International Rehabilitation Review, Vol. 52, No. 2 and Vol. 53, No. 1, May, 2003 Double Issue.

Kosma, M. (2003, July 18). Interactive vs. non-interactive electronically delivered motivational materials for physical activity initiation and enhancement among adults with physical disabilities. Doctoral dissertation, Oregon State University.

Kosma, M., Cardinal, B. J., & McCubbin, J. A. (2003). Factors influencing physical activity among adults with physical disabilities [2003 Research Consortium Graduate Student Award Winner]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 74(Suppl. 1), Axix-Axx.

Krahn, G.L. (2003). Changing concepts in health, wellness and disabilities. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 6-19). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Krahn, G.L. (2003). Survey of physician wellness practices with persons with disabilities. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 47-51). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Howland, C. (2003). Evaluation of a web site to educate women with physical disabilities about reproductive health maintenance. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 56-61). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Isaacson-Kailes, J. (2003). Helping people with disabilities take charge of their healthcare. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 41-45). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Litvak, S. (2003). Wellness policy study. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 35-40). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Morrell, B. (2003). Healthy lifestyles for people with disabilities: An integrated approach to health and wellness. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 78-81). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Nosek, M.A., Hughes, R.B. (2003) Psychosocial issues of women with physical disabilities: The continuing gender debate. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin 46(4), 224-233.

Nosek, M.A., & Hughes, R.B. (2003). Navigating the road to independent living (pp. 172-193). In Atkinson, D. (Ed.), Counseling Diverse Populations, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill.

Hughes, R.B., Nosek, M.A., Howland, C.A., Groff, J., Mullen, P.D. (2003). Health promotion workshop for women with physical disabilities: A pilot study. Rehabilitation Psychology, 48(3), 182-188.

Powers, L. (2003). Health and wellness among persons with disability. In: RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003 (pp. 73-77). Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

Putnam, M., Geenen, S., Powers, L.E., Saxton, M., Finney, S., & Dautel, P. (2003). Health and wellness: People with disabilities discuss barriers and facilitators to well being. Journal of Rehabilitation, 69 (1), 37 - 45.

RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). (2003). Changing Concepts of Health & Disability: State of the science conference & policy forum 2003. Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Also here.

RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium (Eds.). (2003). RRTC: Health & Wellness Consortium 2002 Policy Forum. Portland, OR: Oregon Health and Sciences University. Available here.

2002

Horner-Johnson, W. & Drum, C.E. (2002). BRFSS Health Behaviors and outcomes project. NAFAPA goes northwest. NAFAPA 2002. Health and wellness: Opening doors and opening minds (p. 50). Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University.

Kaplan, D. & Litvak, S. (2002). Barriers to health and wellness from a disability perspective. Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine 5(2): 9-12.

Kosma, M., Cardinal, B. J., & Rintala, P. (2002). Theories and strategies for motivating individuals with disabilities to be physically active. NAFAPA goes northwest. NAFAPA 2002. Health and wellness: Opening doors and opening minds (p. 27). Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University.

Kosma, M., Cardinal, B.J., & Rintala, P. (2002). Motivating individuals with disabilities to be physically active. Quest, 54, 116-132.

Krahn, G.L. & Putnam, M. (2002) Qualitative methods in psychological research. In M.C. Roberts and S. S Ilardi (Eds), Methods of research in clinical psychology: A handbook. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.

Krahn, G.L., Turner, A.E., & Wingert, J. (2002). Physician practices to promote wellness in adults with physical disabilities. NAFAPA goes northwest. NAFAPA 2002. Health and wellness: Opening doors and opening minds (p. 48). Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University.

2001

Krahn, G.L. (2001). Creative Program Presentation. In: U.S. Public Health Service. Closing the Gap: A National Blueprint for Improving the Health of Individuals with Mental Retardation. (p. A-10). Washington, D.C.

Nosek, M.A., Hughes, R.B. (2001) Psychospiritual Aspects of Sense of Self in Women with Physical Disabilities. Journal of Rehabilitation 67 (1) 20-25.

Walter, L.J., Nosek, M.A., Langdon, K. (2001) Understanding of Sexuality and Reproductive Health Among Women with and without Physical Disabilities. Sexuality and Disability 19 (3) 167-76.

Nosek, M.A. (2001) Introduction to the Special Issue: Research Update from the Center for Research on Women with Disabilities. Sexuality and Disability 19 (1) 165-66.

Grabois E., Nosek, M.A. (2001) The Americans with Disabilities Act and medical providers for women - Ten years after passage of the act. Policy Studies Journal Vol. 29 (4): 682-689.

Pendergrass, S. Nosek, M.A., Holcomb, J.D. (2001) Design and evaluation of an internet site to educate women with disabilities on reproductive health care. Sexuality and Disability, 19 (1) 71-83.

Powers, L., Putnam, M., Geenen, S., Saxon, M., Finney, S., & Dautel, P. (2001). Health warriors: People with disabilities discuss definitions of, and facilitators and barriers to, being healthy and well. [Research Brief]

2000

Krahn, G.L. & Eisert, D. (2000) Qualitative methods in clinical psychology. In D. Drotar (Ed), Handbook of research methods in pediatric and clinical child psychology. New York: Plenum Press.

Krahn, G.L., Thom, V.A., Sokoloff, K. & Steinberg, M. (2000) Every child special: Every child safe: A call to action. Preventing maltreatment of children with disabilities. Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR.

Mash, E.J.& Krahn, G.L., (2000). Research strategies in child psychopathology. In M. Hersen and R.T. Ammerman (Eds.) Advanced abnormal child psychology, 2nd ed. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Nosek, M.A. (2000) Overcoming the Odds: The Health of Women with Physical Disabilities in the United States. The John Stanley Coulter Lecture. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 81 (2), February, 135-138

Pellmar, T.C. & Eisenberg, L. (Eds). (2000). Bridging disciplines in the brain, behavioral, and clinical sciences. Washington, DC: National Academy Press (Krahn as IOM committee member and report contributor).

1999

Nosek, M.A. Howland, C.A. (1999) The impact of disability on the health and health maintenance behaviors of women. In Grabois M., Garrison, S., Hart, K., and Lehmkuhl D., (Eds). Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: The Complete Approach. (pp. 1829-1843). Blackwell Science, Inc. Cambridge, MA.

Welner, S., Nosek, M.A., Foley, C.C., Holmes, S.A. (1999) Practical considerations in the performance of physical examinations on women with physical limitations and disabilities. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 54 (7) July, 457-462.

 

 

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