College of Health and Human Services
Faculty Research
Faculty Abstracts 2024
Our faculty are recognized for their excellence in teaching, scholarship, community service and professional excellence. They are among national and international scholars who contribute in a variety of scientific and professional fields, including innovative research in the field.
View the listing below to learn about our faculty's latest research projects. To view each individual abstract, visit the link.
| Abstract Title | Authors |
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| A Book in Spanish on Health Literacy for Hispanic/Latinx/Latine Elders | Helda Pinzon-Perez, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN |
| A Toolbox for Teaching Telehealth Through Standardized Patient-based Simulation Experience to Healthcare Students - An Interprofessional Approach | Nupur Hajela, DPT, PhD; Harkirat Bal, DNP |
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An Evaluation of Distraction Control in Experienced Cyclists During a Time-Trial Performance |
Denise Ramirez, EdD |
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Are You Ready to Escape? Implementing an Escape Room Teaching Pedagogy for Students Enrolled in Maternity Course |
Nisha Nair, DNP |
| Early Mobility in Infants with Spina Bifida Propels Cognitive Growth | Monica Rivera, DPTSc |
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Effects of an Augmented Reality Intervention on Phonemic Awareness Skills |
Brooke Findley, EdD; Emma Evans, M.A. |
| HIV Prevention and Management Utilizing a Street Medicine Approach | Bryan Tune, PhD, DNP |
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Hmong LGBTQ+: Culture, Identity, and Resilience |
Pa Nhia Xiong, EdD |
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Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSAs) of Adaptable Academic Nurse Educators |
Marie Gilbert, DNP |
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Resilience Through Movement: The Role of Yoga and Mindfulness in Academic Success |
Amanda Stetler |
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The Impact of Sedentary Time on Pain Perception and Physical Functioning: A Cross-Sectional-Pilot Study |
Caio Sarmento, PhD; Jimmy Tran, DPT; Cooper Silva, DPT; Garrett Kieffer, DPT |
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Using Breathwork Meditation in Optimizing Quality of Life for Survivor of Head-and-Neck Cancer and their Caregiver: a Mixed-methods Case Study |
Ting-fen Lin, PhD |
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Pictured: Smith, Hajela and Addo.
The College of Health and Human Services held its annual research showcase Nov. 9, 2023, to celebrate outstanding faculty research and scholarly activity. The fall 2023 research award recipients included:
Dr. Nicole Smith (Department of Kinesology)
Community Service-based Research Award
Dr. Smith's research focused on health behaviors, specifically masking and distancing, during a global pandemic. The name of the project was SOMAD (Systematic Observation of Mask Adherence).Dr. Smith played a large role and has already published one peer-reviewed paper on this topic.
Dr. Nupur Hajela (Department of Physical Therapy)
Leadership in Interprofessional Research Award
Dr. Hajela research project named "PATIENCE" (Physical and Psychological Wellness related Access to Telehealth through Interprofessional Education based Community Clinic for Central Valley) involved faculty and students from multiple departments within CHHS and Kremen School of Education and Human Development. This research received national and international Recognition for its work and outcomes.
Dr. Reuben Addo (Department of Social Work Education)
Innovation in Research Mentorship Award
Dr. Addo has demonstrated a strong commitment to scholarship with five published articles as first author. Dr. Addo shows a strong commitment to mentoring junior faculty and students here at Fresno State.
Publications
Our faculty are made up of talented individuals who share a passion for the work and research in their respective fields. Many of them have published research, articles, citations and documents available to view online, through the Librarybibliography collection. View publications for the College of Health and Human Services here.
Contact
To learn more about research opportunities in the CHHS, contact:
Nupur Hajela, Ph.D.
Chair, CHHS Research Committee
nhajela@csufresno.edu
559.278.1509