Diabetes Research Initiative

Sharon Denham

Sharon A. Denham, RN, DSN
Professor, School of Nursing

E365 Grover Center
Athens, Ohio 45701
Telephone: (740) 593-4494
Email: denham@ohio.edu

Academic Preparation

University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Community Mental Health
Doctor of Science in Nursing, 1997
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
Nursing
Masters of Science, 1990
Minor in Education
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Nursing
Bachelor Science , 1986
Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH
Associate Degree in Nursing, 1983
Associate Degree in Arts, 1983

Professional Experience

Director of Appalachian Rural Health Institute
2006-Present
Faculty Mmember Ohio University, School of Nursing, Athens, OH
1991-Present
Hospice Director, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OH
1986-1991
Staff/Charge Nurse, Scioto Memorial Hospital, Portsmouth, Ohio
1983-1986
Nurse Technician, Scioto Memorial Hospital, Portsmouth, Ohio
1982-1983
Director, Emergency Home, Scioto County Children's Service, New Boston, OH
1976-1978

1/86 To 9/13/91: Director, Hospice of Southern Ohio

Developed hospital-based program; Accredited by JCAHO, Medicare, and Medicaid
Established a Volunteer Program (80+ volunteers) and Hospice Advisory Board
Developed fund raising activities (including a Hike annually netted $10,000)
Created program materials to market program
Educated health care providers, community members, clients and families about hospice
Established a quality assurance program
Participated on Ethics Committee, Oncology Committee, Resolve Through Sharing Advisory Board, Nurse Management Team at Southern Ohio Medical Center
Directed the work of an interdisciplinary team
Worked with colleagues to create cultural change after hospital consolidation

Instruction and Advisement

COURSES TAUGHT/BSN
Since employment at Ohio University, I have taught a majority of courses offered by the School of Nursing. I have regularly taught using distance learning modalities my time at Ohio University. Courses I have taught include the following: NRSE 300 Nursing Transitions, NRSE 325, NRSE 330 Family Nursing, NRSE 335 Legal and Ethical Issues, NRSE 340 Community Health Nursing, NRSE 405 Nursing Research, NRSE 415 Restorative Nursing, NRSE 416 Nursing Management, NRSE 445 Strategic Planning in Nursing, and NRSE 455 Excellence in Nursing. In 1993-95, I worked in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health to develop and teach in a Public Health Nursing Certificate Program with an emphasis on Early Intervention. Other things completed: developed elective course on pain management (1995); converted didactic pain management course to a web-based course (1999); and participated in numerous service–learning course experiences. I regularly taught a Tier III course entitled Social Crisis in Health Care Policy when TIER III courses were university requirements for senior students prior to discipline specific courses now developed. I have predominately taught the undergraduate course NRSE 330 Family Nursing and NRSE 341 Community Health Nursing. I have assisted many students to complete independent studies through NRSE 490 in a broad range of topics, many related to community health issues. Teaching has been delivered in traditional formats, but also in distance learning using microwave, compressed video, online, and hybrid formats.

MASTER of SCIENCE in NURSING
Chairperson for the development and approval process of the MSN program at the School, College, University, and Ohio Board of Regents levels; final approvals obtained spring 2003. The MSN program has tracks in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, and Family Nurse Practitioner. I teach the following courses in the MSN Program: NRSE 601 Nursing Theory, NRSE 605 Evidence-Based Nursing, NRSE 630 Family Health Nursing Seminar, NRSE 631 Family Resource Management, NRSE 651 Educational Strategies, and NRSE 653 Education Practicum II. I supervise graduate students in their capstone experiences. I am to be involved in the conversion of courses that I teach to an online modality.

SUPERVISION of MASTER NURSING STUDENT CAPSTONE ACTIVITIES:

Joan Evans (in process/2009): Tight Control in Blood Glucose Monitoring in ICUs (paper).
Vicky Hankins (in process/2009): Prevalence of Obesity and Hypertension in Commercial Drivers: An Appalachian regional Survey (paper).
Jeri Thomas (Sp/2009): Women’s Health: Overcoming Risk Factor’s (grant/workshop).
Julia Gilbert (Sp/2009): Osteoporosis in Men (paper).
Rachel Adenaju (Sp/2009): Barriers to Effective type 2 Diabetes Self Management (paper).
Elen Porter (Sp/2009): Giving Nurses a Voice: Transitioning to a Model of Shared Governance (poster)
Alberta Esperanza-Lyons (Sp/2008): Joshua: A Case Study of Gaucher Disease (paper)
Alicia Warren (Sp/2008): Impact of Formalized Preceptor Orientation (paper)
Gina Diddle (Sp/2008): Spirituality: Health Links in Appalachian Regional Residents (paper)
Alberta Lyons-Espinoza (Sp/2008): Joshua’s Story and a Family’s Response to Gaucher Disease (paper)
Rika Tanda (Sp/2008): Clinical Instruction and Student Outcomes (paper)
Shawn Cooperrider (Sp/2008): The Advantages and Barriers of Telemedicine use for Rural Persons with Diabetes (paper)
Trish Harris (Sp/2008): Development of A Culturally Appropriate Toolkit for Use in the Appalachian Region (poster).
Karen Freeman (F/2007): Improving Patient Satisfaction by Addressing Wait-times in Same Day Surgery (paper)
Elizabeth Boykin (F/2007): Women’s Health Initiative (paper)
Kelly Mundy (F 2007): Nurse Educators-Still Challenged by Critical Thinking(paper)
Lucy Johnson (F 2007): Structuring Successful Interventions in Employee Health Programs (paper)
Mohammed Alghemani (Sp/2006): Nursing in Oman (paper)
Sharon Birch (F/2005): The School Nurse: Helping Teachers Meet the Diabetes Challenge
Tara Humphreys O’Brien (Sp/2005): Diabetes Care and Education in Rural Regions(paper)
Ronald Vance (Sp/2005): AIDS Stigma and Practicing Nurses (paper)
Sonya Fick (Sp/2005): Nurse Managers' Perceptions of Family Care in Critical Care Units (paper)

ONLINE TEACHING/COURSE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
In 2003, I converted NRSE 330 Family Nursing and NRSE 341 Community Health Nursing to online courses. During the summer of 2005, I revised the online NRSE 405 Nursing Research course. Summer of 2006, I revised the online capstone course NRSE 455 Nursing Excellence. I have used Blackboard for online and undergraduate and graduate hybrid courses for several years. I am currently working on the conversion of four online courses (NRSE 341 Community Health Nursing; NRSE 330 Family Nursing; NRSE 405 Nursing Research, NRSE 455 Excellence in Nursing) to move them to a Web 2.0 format for delivery in a new 5 week compressed format. I am also revising the core graduate courses (I.e., NRSE 601, NRSE 630, NRSE 605) to a totally online format to be used with graduate courses.

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE STUDIES and OTHER ACTIVITIES
I worked with an interdisciplinary OU College of Health and Human Services faculty group through a HRSA funded grant in a certificate program for graduate students from diverse schools pertaining to diabetes and the elderly (2001-2004). The project was A Multidisciplinary Intervention Program for the Diabetic Elderly Population in Appalachia: Preparing Professionals in Health and Human Services. My role was to assist students better understand cultural implications and family interventions for persons diagnosed with diabetes.

I collaborated with faculty from the School of Human and Consumer Science and directed the research work of two nutrition students as they completed their thesis work related to diabetes dietary routines:

Lyndel Schuster- Family Dietary Routines in Type 2 Diabetes (2004-2006)
Tammy Collier-Dietary Routines and Type 2 Diabetes: Instrument Development (2006-2007)

DOCTORAL STUDENTS:

James Addington, OU College of Education: Environmental impact on culture and education in Appalachia, Chair, Francis Godwyll, PhD, serving as Dean’s Representative, defended proposal spring 2008.
Kallia Wright, OU College of Communication, Chair, Nagesh Rao, PhD, serving as Dean’s Representative, dissertation defense June 9, 2009.
Michael Hess, OU College of Education, Chair, Jaylynne Hutchinson, PhD: The Long Walk with Democracy: Democratic Teacher Narratives in Rural Appalachian Ohio, serving as Dean’s Representative, dissertation defense December 8, 2008.
Melissa Meyer, OU College of Arts & Sciences, School of Psychology; Chair, Mary DeGroot, PhD: Examination of Differences by Rural and Urban Location on Cardiac Rehabilitation outcomes, serving as Dean’s Representative, dissertation defense June 12, 2008.
Patsy Jackson, University of KY, College of Nursing, Diabetes self-management in women: Applying the Lifestyle Change Process Model to a Peer-to-Peer Support Innovation, Chair, Debra Anderson, PhD, served as External Committee Member, defended March, 2008.
Jantakan Kanjanawetang, Thailand, Thai Family Health Routines Scale, served as External Committee member, defended fall, 2007.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
I have been actively engaged with many community non-profit groups and worked in community health fairs and community projects over the years of my employment at Ohio University.

Since 2004, I have been active in the quarterly Diabetes Coalition group that was started and participate in meetings linked with the Appalachian Rural Health Institute Diabetes Center at the Cornwell Center, a collaborative between Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and O’Bleness Hospital. I regularly present at these meetings and interact with the diabetes educators primarily in assisting them to identify ways they can more effectively address family-focused care during patient education.

CONSULTATION:
(1997 – 1998), I assisted the Meigs County, Ohio Department of Health conduct a community health assessment and completed a written report for them.

(2008 -2009): Consultant employed by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) to assist/guide the instructional design, content development, and production of the online educational program to be used to prepare new site visitors and update/review for experienced site visitors.

(2008-2009): Participated in the Advisory Council to develop the Nursing Institute for Family and Society, the Glen Taylor Family and Society Endowed Nursing Faculty Chair, and the Becky Taylor Doctoral Fellowships in Nursing at the Minnesota State University at Mankato, MN, (MSM) School of Nursing.

International Scholarship

Taiwan (September 21-October 2, 2005): Lecture presentations on the Family Health Model, family-focused care, community mental health care, health literacy, and on-line learning to faculty members, graduate, and undergraduate students at Chang Gung University, Chang Gung Institute of Technology, National Defense Medical Center University, and National Taipei School of Nursing. All presentations were in the area of Taipei.

Mexico (December 2003): I developed an independent study course for 10 RN to BSN students for one week trip to Monterrey, Mexico during December 2003. Students in this four credit hour class compared and contrasted American and Mexican culture, health care practices, nursing development and education along with nursing as a medical practice. The students were introduced to Mexican culture and to the geographic region of Monterrey, Nuevo León. We visited a number of nursing schools and health care providers during the visit and exchanged ideas about nursing practice.

Taiwan (October 14-26, 2000): Lecture presentations in Taiwan to RNs, BSN, graduate nursing students, and faculty in schools of nursing and others: Chang Gung University, Fu-Jen University, Yan-Ming University, National Taiwan University, National Defense Medical Center, Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center (all in area of Taipei) and Buddhist Tzu-Chi Hospital in Hualian on hospice care, pain management, and topics related to professional nursing.

Scholarly Accomplishments

Diabetes: A Family Matter
The main thrust of my scholarship from fall 2005 to the present has been the development of a culturally sensitive and family-focused program and toolkit entitled Diabetes: A Family Matter targeted for those that live in the Appalachian region of the nation. This region is comprised of parts of 12 states and all of West Virginia or a total of 420 counties. These efforts have built on earlier research work and two years of formative research that included an environmental scan of diabetes in the Appalachian region and qualitative studies about living with diabetes in Appalachia. The completed program, materials, and toolkit activities include: a web-based platform for delivery, a film entitled Living with Diabetes in Appalachia, the three SUGAR Plays, a Diabetes Educator Manual, a SUGAR Helper Manual, a series of family-focused brochures and posters, two fotonovellas, media campaign materials, and a series of Toolkit Activities. The website www.diabetesfamily.net has downloadable program and toolkit materials available online and can serve as a portal to diabetes information for those in the Appalachian region. Materials were completed through collaborations with interdisciplinary faculty, graduate students, and others. The program launched March 18, 2009 at the Diabetes: A Family Conference, Baker Center Ballroom, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. A federal appropriation (CDC) will fund a pilot project entitled Dissemination and Evaluation of Diabetes: A Family Matter, A Toolkit for the Appalachian Region. This one year CDC funded dissemination and evaluation project will begin 9/1/2009 and go through 8/31/2010. Conversations continue with staff from the CDC National Diabetes Education Program about potential adoption of the materials for use in the Appalachian region following the dissemination and evaluation project.

Research, Research Funding, and Other Grants

The following list identifies only funded projects. A number of additional proposals (including NIH, AADE, HRSA, etc.) were submitted over the years, but not funded. Several grants are currently in review where I will serve as co-investigator or consultant if funded (NIH, RWJ, 1804 Award).

Denham, S.A. (2009). Dissemination and Evaluation of Diabetes: A Family Matter: A toolkit for Appalachians living with diabetes. (CDC funded 9/1/2009 -8/31/2010, $190,000).
Denham, S. A. (2009). Diabetes: A Family Matter. Santofi-Adventis, (April 2009/$5,000)
Denham, S.A. (2009). Diabetes: A Family Matter Conference, March 18, 2009. Multiple pharmaceutical companies support ($3,500).
Denham, S.A. (2009). Diabetes: A Family Matter Conference, March 18, 2009. Ohio Department of Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control, Columbus, OH ($5,000).
Denham, S.A. (2009). Diabetes Community Kit for Appalachians. Appalachian Rural Health Institute, Diabetes Research Initiative. Ohio University, Athens, OH ($3,800).
Denham, S.A. (Sp/2008). Communication, Technology, & Rural Health. Ohio University, Center for Teaching & Learning and Faculty Commons, ($3,000).
Denham, S.A. (Sp/2008 -2009). Exploratory Community-Based Participatory Research in Meigs & Vinton Counties. Mini-Grant Proposal for Community Engaged Scholarship, Ohio University ($3,830)
Reed, H., Denham, S., Hamel-Lambert, J., & Peton, A. (Sp/2008). Appalachian Rural Health Research Initiative, National Offices State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), ($7,500).
Denham, S.A. (2007-2008). Diabetes Community Kit for Appalachians. Appalachian Rural Health Institute, Diabetes Research Initiative. Ohio University, Athens, OH ($19,350).
Denham, S.A. (2007-2008). Diabetes Education for Appalachians: A Project of the Appalachian Rural Health Institute. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Education Program, IPA Agreement ($60,120).
Denham, S.A. (2006-2007). Improving Diabetes Education in Appalachia Through Storytelling: a Pilot Study. OU Challenge Funds, ORSP ($5,000).
Denham, S.A. (2006-2007). Diabetes Education for Appalachians: A Project of the Appalachian Rural Health Institute. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Education Program, IPA Agreement ($ 42,832.68).
Denham, S.A. (2006-2007). Diabetes Community Kit for Appalachia. Appalachian Rural Health Institute, Diabetes Research Initiative. Ohio University, Athens, OH. ($17,400)
Denham, S.A., Greenlee, R., & Graybill, M. (Co-PIs). (2006-2007). Developing an Appalachian Studies Center at Ohio University. 1804 Grant, Ohio University, Athens, OH. ($17,000)
DeGroot, M., & Denham, S.A. (2005-2006). Pilot and Feasibility of ‘The Caring for Diabetes’ Family Diabetes Intervention. Funded by the Appalachian Rural Health Institute Diabetes Research Initiative ($12,803).
Denham, S.A. (2005-2006). Diabetes Education for Appalachians: A Project of the Appalachian Rural Health Institute. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Education Progra, IPA Agreement ($54,167).
Denham, S.A. (2004). Family Nursing Curricula. Research Challenge ORSP at Ohio University, Athens, OH ($2,955).
Denham, S.A. (2003). Family Health Routines & Diabetes Self-Management. Research Challenge ORSP at Ohio University, Athens, OH ($6,000).
Denham, S.A., Hazler, R., Leinbaugh, T., Slovak, K., & Pheley, A. (2000). Isolation as a Primary Factor in Youth Violence. Research Challenge ORSP at Ohio University, Athens, OH ($6,000).
Denham, S.A. (Summer, 1999). Purdue Frederick grant for funding support for audio/video portions of Internet Course: NRSE 315: Pain Management for Nursing ($1,500).
Denham, S.A. (Summer, 1999). Roxane Pharmaceuticals grant for funding support for audio/video portions of Internet Course: NRSE 315: Pain Management for Nursing ($5,000).
Denham, S.A. (1998). Pain Management for Nurses, Technology Initiative Packages, Ohio University ($13,725), 3/15/98 - 3/14/99.
Denham, S.A. (1998). Domestic Violence in Southeastern Ohio, funded by Ohio Campus Compact ($1,700) and Ohio University School of Nursing ($2,300), 3/1/98-8/31/98.
Denham, S.A. (10/1/96-9/30/96). Family Health During Transitional Change, funded by the American Nurses Foundation ($3,500).
Denham, S.A. (7/1/96-12/30/97). Family Health in a Disadvantaged Population, funded by the College of Health and Human Sciences ($4,985).

Research Grant Experience

In addition to the items listed below, a large number of additional grant writing experiences have occurred throughout my career. I have taken the leadership role as the primary investigator and also as a collaborative team member on multiple NIH grants.

Advisory Committee and Senior Associate for Research and Analysis: Toborg and Associates, Washington, D.C. (9/05-9/07). Computer-Based Training for Rural Nurses Aides in End of Life Care. 2R44NR8813-02 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research.
Consultant (4/2006 - 3/2008). DeGroot, M., Schwartz, F., Shubrook, J.,Gotfried, R., & Kushnick, M. Depression Treatment among Type 2 Diabetes Appalachians: Project ACTIVE. 1R34DK-071545 (NIDDK).
Advisory Committee and Senior Associate for Research and Analysis: Toborg and Associates, Washington, D.C. (9/05 – 3/06). Community Kit for Cardiovascular Health in Appalachia 1R43HL079711-01A1. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes.
Denham, S. (Collaborator with other CHHS faculty). (2001-2003). A Multidisciplinary Intervention Program for the Diabetic Elderly Population in Appalachia: Preparing Professionals in Health and Human Services. Health Resources Service Administration ($133,039).
Advisory Committee and Senior Associate for Research and Analysis: Toborg and Associates, Washington, D.C. (9/2004 – 3/2005). Computer Training in End-of-Life Care for Nurse Aides. 1 R43 NR008813-01A1 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research.
Advisory Committee and Research Assistant: Toborg Associates. (07/01/02 - 06/30/04). Development of Community Kit for Alcohol Prevention (2 R44 AA12370-02) Phase II SBIR Project. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Research Assistant: Toborg Associates. (05/01/99 - 06/30/02). Development of Community Kit for Tobacco Prevention (5 R44 CA73348-03) Phase II SBIR Project. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute.
Advisory Committee: Toborg Associates. (09/14/00 - 02/28/01). Development of Community Kit for Alcohol Prevention (1 R43 AA12370-01A1) Phase I SBIR Project. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Advisory Committee and Focus Group Leader: Toborg Associates. (08/01/00 - 04/30/01). Resource Kit for Adolescent Tobacco Cessation (1 R43 CA91630-01) Phase I SBIR Project. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute.
Research Assistant: Toborg Associates. (Summer 2000-Spring 2001). Development of Resource Kit for Adolescent Tobacco Cessation (grant 1 R43 CA91630-01). Phase I SBIR Project. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute.
Improving staff interactions. (Spring, 1998). Strengths and barriers of the work environment. Hospice of Southern Ohio, Portsmouth, OH.
Community health assessment on family and children health. (1998). Meigs County Health Department, OH, final report submitted 12/29/98.
Denham, S. A. (1997) An Ethnographic Study of Family Health in Appalachian Microsystems. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of Alabama at Birmingham: Birmingham, AL.
Research Assistant: Turner-Henson, A. (Spring/Summer, 1994). Determinants of Stress Experienced by Mothers of Young Chronically Ill Children. U. of Alabama at Birmingham, AL.
Questionnaire Development: Mulvihill, B. (P.I.) (Summer, 1994). Early Identification of Children with Developmental Disabilities. University of Alabama at Birmingham Civitan International Research Center, Birmingham, AL
Denham, S. A. (1990). Spiritual Care: Ability, Attitudes, and Role of Nursing Faculty in Teaching Students. Unpublished master's thesis, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY.

Publications

Denham, S.A., & Rathbun, A. (in process). Diabetes education: An evaluation of materials used in the Appalachian region.
Schwartz, F.L., Denham, S., Heh, V., Wapner, A., & Shubrook, J. (in review). The experiences of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in school: A survey of children, parents, and schools. Diabetes Spectrum.
Barker, L., Crespo, R., Gerzoff, R., Denham, S., Shrewsberrty, M., & Cornelius-Averhart, D. (in review). Residence in a distressed county in Appalachia as a risk factor for diabetes.
Denham, S.A. (in review). Rituals, routines, and their influence on health in families. Encyclopedia of Family Health. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Meyer, M.G., Toborg, M.A., & Denham, S.A. (in review). Research-Based Process to Develop and Evaluate Health Education Media. Health Education & Behavior.
Manoogian, M.M., & Denham, S.A. (in review). Tensions across multiple contexts: Negotiating type-2 diabetes in older, rural families. Family Relations
Denham, S.A., & Manoogian, M. (revise/resubmit). Patterns of support: Type 2 diabetes and older rural families. J. of Family Nursing.
Boykin, E., & Denham, S.A. (revise/resubmit). Women’s Health Initiative: The controversy continues. Health Care for Women International.
Denham, S.A., Collier, T., Brook, G., Berryman, D., & Meng, F. (revise/resubmit). Instrument development: The Dietary Routine Scale. Journal of Family Nursing.
Diddle, G., & Denham, S.A. (accepted/January 2010). Spirituality: Considering Relationships with Health and Illness on those in Appalachia. Journal of Transcultural Nursing.
Manoogian, M., Harter, L, & Denham, S. (accepted/2009). Narratives as health legacies in the familial experience of type 2 diabetes. Journal of Family Communication, special issue on Narrative and Storytelling in the Family.
Warren, A., & Denham, S.A. (accepted/September 2009). Relationships between formalized preceptor orientation and student outcomes. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
Tanda, R., & Denham, S.A. (2009). Clinical Instruction and Student Outcomes. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 4, 139-147.
Denham, S.A. (2009). Diabetes: A family matter. Journal of Family Nursing,15(3), 400-401.
Kanjanawetang, J., Yuniphand, J., Chaiyawat, W., Wu, Y.B., & Denham, S.A. (2009). Thai family health routines: Scale development and psychometric testing. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 40(3), 629-643.
Schwartz, F., Isaac, S., Ruhil, A., Yoder, R., Shubrook, J., Denham, S., & Simpson, C. (2009). The high prevalence of diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis in Appalachian Ohio. J. of Rural Health, 25(2), 226-230.
Freeman, K., & Denham, S.A. (2008). Improving Patient Satisfaction by Addressing Same Day Surgery Wait Times. J. of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 23(6), 387-393.
Johnson, L., & Denham, S.A. (2008). Structuring of Successful Interventions in Employee Health Programs. Journal of AAOHN, 56(6), 231-240.
Mundy, K., & Denham, S.A. (2008). Nurse Educators-Still Challenged by Critical Thinking. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 3(3), 94-99.
Alghemini, M., & Denham, S.A. (2008). Nursing in Oman. Minority Nursing, 38 – 45.
Vance, R., & Denham, S.A. (2008). HIV/AIDS Related Stigma: Delivering Appropriate Nursing Care. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 3, 55-66.
O’Brien, T., & Denham, S.A. (2008). Diabetes Care and Education in Rural Regions. The Diabetes Educator, 34(1), 334-347.
Meyer, M.G., Toborg, M.A., Denham, S.A., & Mande, M.J. (2008). Cultural perspectives concerning adolescent use of tobacco and alcohol in the Appalachian mountain region. J. of Rural Health, 24(1), 67-74.
Denham, S.A., Manoogian, M., & Schuster, L. (2007). Managing family support and dietary Routines: Type 2 diabetes in rural Appalachian families, Families, Systems, & Health. 25(1), 36-52, 24(1), 67-74.
Tulkki, L.A., Berryman, D.B., Rana, S., Denham, S., David H. Holben, D.H., Nisbett, N., & Meeks, J. (2006). Elevated body image dissatisfaction relates to body size of Appalachian children. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 21(2),101-107.
Denham, S.A., Meyers, M., Rathbun, A., Toborg, M., & Thornton, L. (2006). Preparation of nurses aides for end-of-life care. Journal of Family & Community Health Rural Health Issue,29(3), 229-241.
Denham, S.A. (2006). Families and health. In G. Burkett, Health Section: Encyclopedia of Appalachia. The University of Tennessee Press, TN.
Denham, S.A. (2005). Patient connection makes the healthy difference. Ohio Nurses Review, 80(6), 17.
Tulkki, L., Berryman, D., Rana, S., Holben, N., Nesbitt, N., Denham, S., & Meek, J. (2005). Body image in children of the Appalachian region. Abstract: Obesity Research,13, A122.
Denham, S., Meyer, M., Toborg, M., & Mande, M. (2004). Providing health education to the underserved. Holistic Nursing Practice, 18(6), 293-301.
Denham, S.A., Meyer, M.G., & Toborg, M.A. (2004). Tobacco cessation in young adolescent females in Appalachian communities. Journal of Family & Community Health, 27(2), 171-183.
Rathbun, A., Denham, S., & McCarthy, C. (2003). The Ohio hospice bereavement study: Meeting NHPCO standards. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care, 20(6), 448-458.
Denham, S.A. (2003). Family research reveals a new practice model. Holistic Nursing Practice, 17(3), 143-151.
Denham, S.A. (2003). Relationships between family rituals, family routines, and health. Journal of Family Nursing, 9(30), 305-330.
Denham, S.A. (2003). Describing abuse of pregnant women and abuse of their health care workers in rural Appalachia. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/ Child Nursing, 28(4), 264-269.
Hazler, R.J., & Denham, S.A. (2002). Social isolation of youth at risk: Conceptualizations and practical implications. Journal of Counseling and Development, 80, 403-409.
Denham, S.A. (2002). Family routines: A structural perspective for viewing family health. Advances in Nursing Science, 24(4), 60-74.
Denham, S.A. (2000). Managing scholarship in the faculty role, The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 31(2), 76-82.
Denham, S.A. (1999). Introduction to three ethnographic studies on family health with Appalachian families. Journal of Family Nursing, 5(2), 130-132.
Denham, S.A. (1999). The definition and practice of family health, Journal of Family Nursing, 5(2), 133-159.
Denham, S.A. (1999). Family health: During and after death of a family member, Journal Of Family Nursing, 5(2), 160-183.
Denham, S.A. (1999). Family health in an economically disadvantaged population, Journal of Family Nursing, 5(2), 184-213.
Denham, S.A. (1999). Epilogue summary of three studies on family health with Appalachian families, Journal of Family Nursing, 5(2), 214-217.
Denham, S.A. (1997). Family health: A conceptual framework. Proceedings for Theory Construction and Research Methodology Workshop 1997. National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Arlington, VA.
Denham, S.A. (1996). Family Health in a Rural Appalachian Ohio County. Journal of Appalachian Studies, 2(2), 1-12.
Turner-Henson, A., Holaday, B., Denham, S., & Maru, M. (1995). Stress in mothers of chronically ill children: A cross-cultural study. UAB Nursing Research Bulletin, 6(3), 2-3.
Denham, S.A. (1995). Family routines: The neglected health intervention focus. Proceedings: Ninth Annual Westburg Parish Nurse Symposium, Northbrook, IL.
Denham, S.A. (1995). Family routines: A construct for considering family health. Holistic Nursing Practice, 9(4), 11- 23.
Denham, S.A. (1995). Confronting the monster of family violence. Nursing Forum, 30(3), 12-19.
Denham, S.A. (1993). Stemming the tide of reprobate science: Implications for nursing. Nursing Forum, 28(2), 11-18.
Denham, S.A. (1992). Spiritual care: Ability, attitudes and role in educating students as perceived by nursing faculty. Proceedings: The Great Lakes Consortium of Christian Nurse Educators (pp. 81-86). Palos Heights, Illinois: Trinity Christian College.

White Papers

Denham, S.A., Remsberg, K., & Wood, L. (2009). Diabetes education in the Appalachian region. White paper. Diabetes: A Family Matter online at www.diabetesfamily.net
Denham, S.A., Wood, L., & Remsburg, K. (2009). Diabetes Care: Provider Disparities in the Appalachian Region. White paper. Diabetes: A Family Matter online at www.diabetesfamily.net
Rathbun, A., & Denham, S.A. (2009). Evaluating health literacy and information: A study of Appalachian counties. White paper. Diabetes: A Family Matter online at www.diabetesfamily.net
Denham, S.A. (1998). Registered nurses: Supply and demand in southeastern Ohio. White paper, Executive Report: Nursing Workforce 2000: The Ohio Collaborative Project for Colleagues in Caring.

Book

Denham, S.A. (2003). Family health: A framework for nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.

Book Chapters

Denham, S.A. (in review). Diabetes in the Appalachian Region. In R.L. Ludke & P. J. Obermiller (Eds.), Appalachians: Their Health and Well-being.
Denham, S.A. (in review). Cultural Sensitivity for Health Concerns of Appalachia’s Residents. In R.L. Ludke & P. J. Obermiller (Eds.), Appalachians: Their Health and Well-being.
Rowe Kaakinen, J.R., Hanson, S.M.H., & Denham, S.A. (December, 2009). Family health care nursing: An introduction (Chapter 1). In Hanson, Gedaly-Duff, & Kaakinen (Eds.), Family Health Care Nursing: Theory, Practice, & Research (4th ed). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
Denham, S.A., & Looman, W. (December, 2009). Chronic illness (Chapter 10). In Hanson, Gedaly-Duff, & Kaakinen (Eds.), Family Health Care Nursing: Theory, Practice, & Research (4th ed). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis.
Denham, S.A. (2006). Introduction to Qualitative Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney-Moreno (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (6th ed., pps. 51-57). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.
Denham, S.A. (2006). Qualitative Approaches to Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney-Moreno (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (6th ed., pps. 59-69). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.
Denham, S.A. (2006). Evaluating Qualitative Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney-Moreno (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal for evidence-based practice (6th ed., pps. 71-76). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.
Denham, S.A. (2005). Family Structure, Process, and Function in Hanson, Gedaly-Duff, & Kaakinen (Eds.), Family Health Care Nursing: Theory, Practice, & Research (3rd ed). FA Davis.
Denham, S. A. (2003). Introduction to Qualitative Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney Lucero (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (5th ed, pps. 53-58). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book.
Denham, S. A. (2003). Qualitative Approaches to Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney Lucero (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (5th ed, pps. 59-70.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book.
Denham, S. A. (2003). Evaluating Qualitative Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney Lucero (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (5th ed, pps. 71-77.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book.
Denham, S. A. (1998). Qualitative Approaches to Research. In K. Rose-Grippa & M. Gorney Lucero (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book.
Denham, S. A. (1998). Evaluating the Qualitative Research Report. In Rose-Grippa & Gorney – Lucero (Eds.), Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby -Year Book, Inc.

Monographs and Reports

Toborg, M.A., Meyer, M.G., Denham, S.A., & Shepherd, M.E. (June, 2007). Cardiovascular health education materials for use in the Appalachian Mountain region. Supported by 1 R43 HL079711-01A1 National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Toborg, M., Meyer, M., Denham, S., & Thornton, L. (December, 2005). Findings from a project to develop and test alcohol health education materials for use in the Appalachian mountain region. Washington, DC: Toborg Associates, Inc.
Toborg, M.A., Meyer, M.G., Denham, S.A., & Rathbun, S.A. (March, 2005). Computer Training in End-of-Life Care for Nurse Aides. Supported by1 R43 NR008813-01A1 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research.
Denham, S. A. et al. (April, 2005). Appalachian Perspectives at Ohio University: Findings of Spring 2004 Survey. Appalachian Faculty Learning Community. http://appalachia.citl.ohiou.edu
Denham, S.A., & Rathbun, A. (August, 2004). Community Health Assessment: Report of the Findings. Supported by the Appalachian Rural Health Institute, Ohio University (federally supported project). http://www.ohiou.edu/arhi/presentations.htm
Toborg, M.A., Meyer, M.G., & Denham, S.A. (2002). Tobacco Cessation Module and Workbook for use by Adolescents in Tobacco-Growing Communities. Supported by #1 R43 CA91630-01 from the National Cancer Institute.

Presentations and Posters (Peer Reviewed)

Denham, S.A. (October 29, 2009). Dissemination and Evaluation of a Community Diabetes Project. West Virginia Diabetes Symposium , Charleston, WV.
Denham, S.A. (July 14, 2009). Translating Diabetes Evidence into a Targeted Culturally Sensitive Toolkit (presentation). 20th Annual International Research Congress, Sigma Theta Tau International, British Vancouver.
Denham, S.A. (June 2, 2009). Conceptualization and Development of a Targeted Toolkit (Symposium). 9th International Family Nursing Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Denham, S.A. (April 23, 2009). Diabetes: A Family Matter: A Toolkit for Appalachia (presentation). Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Diabetes Translation Conference, Long Beach, CA.
Denham, S.A., & Rathbun, A. (March 27, 2009). Using the Arts to Deliver Health Messages (presentation). Appalachian Studies Association Conference, Portsmouth, OH.
Manoogian, M., Denham, S.A., & Harter, L. (November 8, 2008). Negotiating type 2 diabetes across generations: Case analyses of multiple voices: The Intersection of Health and Relationships among Aging Populations (Symposium). National Council of Family Relations Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Denham, S.A. (Sept. 11, 2008). Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management in Appalachia: Development of a Culturally Sensitive Toolkit (presentation). West Virginia Diabetes Symposium, Charleston, WV.
Manoogian, M., Cligrow, C., & Denham, S. (July 18, 2008). Emerging tensions: Managing type 2 diabetes in older, Appalachian families (presentation). Diabetes Research Initiative Conference, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (July 18, 2008). Formative research about diabetes in the Appalachian region: Preparing to develop a culturally appropriate toolkit (presentation). Diabetes Research Initiative Conference, Ohio University.
Denham, S.A., & Harris, T. (July 18, 2008). Development of a culturally appropriate toolkit for use in the Appalachian region (poster). Diabetes Research Initiative Conference, Ohio University.
Porter, E., & Denham, S.A. (June, 2008). Giving Nurses a Voice: Transitioning to a Model of Shared Governance (poster). LEAD ANA Conference, California.
Denham, S.A. (May 6, 2008). Toolkit Development: Cultural Appropriate Diabetes Education for the Appalachian Region (presentation). CDC Diabetes Translation Conference, Orlando, FL.
Denham, S., Rathbun, A., Remsberg, K., & Wood, L. (March 29, 2008). Diabetes: A growing concern in the Appalachian region (Panel Presentation). Appalachian Studies Association, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
Denham, S.A. (March 28, 2008). Cultural considerations in healthcare encounters (presentation). Appalachian Studies Association, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
Manoogian, M., Denham, S., & Hamler, M.K. (November 10, 2007). Tensions across multiple contexts: Type 2 diabetes management in older, rural families (presentation). NCFR Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Manoogian, M., Seiling, S., Richards, L., & Denham, S. (November 10, 2007). I just hope noth’ens gonna happen: Managing stress in low income families (presentation). NCFR Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Thomas, M., & Denham, S.A. (November 5, 2007). Addressing the Health Care Needs of Ohio's Lesbian Community: Results of a Survey (presentation). American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.
Remsberg, K., & Denham, S.A. (October 2007). Diabetes Education in Appalachia (presentation). West Virginia University Diabetes Conference, Charleston, WV.
Denham, S.A. (August 3, 2007). Community Kit for Families in the Appalachian Region (poster). American Association of Diabetes Educators Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Denham, S.A. & Manoogian, M. (October 19, 2006). Family support and routines in type 2 diabetes (presentation). West Virginia University Diabetes Conference, Charleston, WV.
Denham, S.A. (October 19, 2006). An environmental scan: Diabetes in the Appalachian region (presentation). West Virginia University Diabetes Conference, Charleston, WV.
Obrien, T. & Denham, S.A. (October 19, 2006). Diabetes Care and Education in Rural Regions (paper). West Virginia University Diabetes Conference, Charleston, WV.
Denham, S.A. (October 5, 2006). Qualitative data collection (presentation). Health Educator’s Institute, Mt. Sterling, OH.
Denham, S.A., Rathbun, A., Boyd, S., & Isaac, S. (May 21, 2006). Chronic illness in southeast Ohio (presentation). REEP Health Disparities Research Forum, Columbus, OH.
Meyer, M., Toborg, M.A., Denham, S.A., Mande, M.J., & Thornton, L.A. (March 17, 2006). Cultural perspectives concerning adolescent use of tobacco and alcohol in the Appalachian Mountain region (presentation). Appalachian Studies Conference, Sinclair College, Dayton, OH.
Denham, S.A., Rathbun, A., Toborg, M.A., Meyer, M.G., & Thornton, L.A. (December, 2005). Training for rural CNAs in palliative care for the dying (poster). American Public Health Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Toborg, M.A., Meyer, M.G., Thornton, L.& Denham, S.A. (December, 2005). Tobacco cessation in older adolescents in tobacco-growing communities (poster). American Public Health Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Tulkki, L., Berryman, D., Rana, S., Holben, N., Nesbitt, N., Denham, S., & Meek, J. (October 15-18, 2005). Body image in children of the Appalachian region (poster). NAASO's 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Denham, S.A. (June 1, 2005). Family Health Model: An approach for nursing practice, education, and research (presentation). 7th International Family Conference, Vancouver, B.C.
Denham, S.A. (June 2, 2005). Family health routines and diabetes self-management (presentation). 7th International Family Conference, Vancouver, B.C.
Schuster, L., & Denham, S.A. (March 19, 2005). Family support and nutritional routines in persons with type 2 diabetes (presentation). Vital Words and Vital Actions: Partnerships to Build a Healthy Place. Appalachian Studies Association, Radford, VA.
Rathbun, A., & Denham, S.A. (March 19, 2005). The Appalachian Rural Health Institute: Report of a Community Needs Assessment (presentation). Vital Words and Vital Actions: Partnerships to Build a Healthy Place. Appalachian Studies Conference, Radford, VA.
Denham, S.A., et al. (March 19, 2005). A Faculty Learning Community: Teaching and Learning In and About Appalachia (panel presentation). Vital Words and Vital Actions: Partnerships to Build a Healthy Place. Appalachian Studies Conference, Radford, VA.
Denham, S., Meyer, M., & Toborg, A. (Nov. 9, 2004). Tobacco cessation in young adolescent females in tobacco-growing communities (poster). American Public Health Association Conference, Washington, D.C.
Meyer, M., Toborg, M. & Denham, S.A. (Nov. 9, 2004). Clean Indoor Air (poster). American Public Health Association Conference, Washington, D.C.
Denham, S.A., & Rathbun, A. (October 21, 2004). Health Literacy and Diabetes (presentation). Bridging the Gap with Education: Diabetes Symposium and Workshop 2004, Charleston, WV.
Denham, S.A., & Gilders, R. (October 21, 2004). Interdisciplinary Graduate Education and Family Support for Diabetes Self-Management (presentation). Bridging the Gap with Education: Diabetes Symposium and Workshop 2004, Charleston, WV.
Myers, M., Toborg, M., & Denham, S. (November, 2003). Culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate alcohol education for Appalachian adolescents (poster). American Public Health Association Conference, San Francisco, California.
Denham, S.A., (March 29, 2003). Youth tobacco cessation in tobacco-growing counties (presentation). Appalachian Studies Association 26th Annual Conference, Richmond, KY.
Denham, S.A. (June 14, 2001). Family Health: A Model to Increase International Understandings (presentation). International Council of Nurses, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Denham, S.A. (Nov. 4, 2000). Pain Management Course for Nurses(presentation). WebNet 2000-World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, San Antonio, TX.
Denham, S.A. (July 19-22, 2000). Family Health Routines: The Structure of Family Health (presentation). Family Nursing for the 21st Century, 5th International Family Nursing Conference, Chicago, IL.
Denham, S.A. (July 19-22, 2000). The Definition of Family Health: Comparing Three Ethnographic Studies (poster). Family Nursing for the 21st Century, 5th International Family Nursing Conference, Chicago, IL.
Denham, S.A. (April 2, 2000). Abuse and Violence: Comparing Mother and Health Care Workers’ Experiences (poster). 24th Annual Research Conference, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Dearborn, MI.
Denham, S.A. (March 25, 2000). Abuse and Violence in Appalachian Women: Qualitative Perspectives. (Panel titled: Women and Family Health in Appalachia), Appalachian Studies Association Conference, Knoxville, TN.
Denham, S.A. (March 3-5, 2000). Appalachian Women’s Roles in Family Health (presentation). Piecing it Together: Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia Conference, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
Denham, S.A. (9/27/99). Pain Management: An Internet Course for Nurses (poster), 7th Annual Public Health Nursing Institute, Cleveland, Ohio.
Denham, S.A. (4/16/99). Family Health in a Socioeconomic Disadvantaged Population (presentation), Sigma Theta Tau International & University of Kentucky Research Day, Lexington, KY.
Denham, S.A. (4/12/99). Family Health During Transitional Change: Focus on Trans-generational Issues (presentation), 23rd Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society, Indianapolis, IN.
Denham, S. A. (11/16/98). Family Health During Transitional Times (poster). National Council On Family Relations, Milwaukee, WI.
Arnold, R., Denham, S. A., Hibbeln, J., & Munoz, C. (6/28/98). Understanding Self-Understanding Others (panel). American Nurses Association 1998 Biennial Convention, San Diego, CA.
Denham, S. A., Stephens, C. et al. (3/98). Cultural Change and Health Care at the Crossroads: Delivering Health Care and Educating Health Professionals (panel). 13th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference, Boone, NC.
Denham, S.A. (12/3/97). Appalachian Families: Cultural Context of Family Health (poster). Sigma Theta Tau International 34th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
Denham, S.A. (11/9/97). Family Health: Definition and Practice(presentation). National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Arlington, VA.
Denham, S.A. (11/6/97). Family Health: A Conceptual Framework (presentation). Theory Construction and Research Methodology Workshop 1997. National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Arlington, VA.
Denham, S.A. (4/10-12/97). Family Health Routines: An Intervention for Home Health Nurses (poster). Home Care Nurses Association Conference, Washington, DC.
Denham, S.A. (4/7/97). Family Health Routines: A Structure of Family Health(presentation). Midwest Nursing Research Society, Minneapolis, MN.
Denham, S.A. (3/14/97). Appalachian Stereotypes: Stumbling Block in Health Care(presentation). 12th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference, Ft. Mitchell, KY.
Denham, S.A. (6/1/96). Women: The Orchestrators of Family Health Paradigms(presentation). Sigma Theta Tau International, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Denham, S.A. (5/17/96). Toward a conceptual Model of Family Health(presentation). Kent State University, Sigma Theta Tau Research Day, Kent, OH.
Denham, S.A. (4/1/96). An Ethnographic Study of the Family Health of Rural Appalachian Microsystems (presentation). Midwest Nursing Research Society, Detroit, MI.
Denham, S.A. (3/30/96). Family Health in a Rural Appalachian Ohio County(presentation). Appalachian Studies Conference, Helen, Georgia.
Denham, S. A. (9/28/95). Family routines: The neglected health intervention focus (presentation). Parish Nurse Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Denham, S. A. (4/3/95). What is the lived experience of family health: A phenomenological study. Poster Presentation: Midwest Nursing Research Society, Kansas City, MO.
Denham, S. A. (6/25-29/94). Spiritual care: Ability, attitudes, and role of nursing faculty in Teaching Students (poster). North American Conference for Christian Nurses: Samford University, Birmingham, AL.
Denham, S. A. (10/13-16/93). Using the nursing process for spiritual assessment (poster). National Hospice Organization Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Denham, S.A. (10/92). Spiritual Care: Ability, Attitudes and Roles in Educating Students as Perceived by Nursing Faculty (presentation). Great Lakes Consortium of Christian Nurse Educators. Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL.
Denham, S. A. (March, 1992). Spiritual Care: Ability, Attitudes, and Roles of Nursing Faculty In Teaching Students (poster). Research Showcase of the College of Health and Human Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Presentations and Posters (Non-peer Reviewed)

Denham, S.A. (November 4, 2009). Dissemination & Evaluation Project for Diabetes: A Family Matter (research project workshop II for 8 southeast Ohio teams), Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (October 7, 2009). Dissemination & Evaluation Project for Diabetes: A Family Matter (research project workshop I for 8 southeast Ohio teams), Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 1, 2009). Addressing Health Disparities in Appalachia (presentation). Appalachian Community Cancer Network, Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A. (March 18, 2009). Diabetes: A Family Matter Conference (all day conference), Ohio University, Athens, H.
Denham, S.A. (November 13, 2008). Differences in Appalachian Culture and Heritage. (presentation). Community Cancer Control in Appalachia Ohio, Burr Oak, OH.
Denham, S.A. (October 24, 2008). Appalachian Culture: Considerations for Patient Care (presentation). Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, OH.
Denham, S.A. (October 13, 2008). Cultural Barriers to Diabetes Care (presentation). RHIOhio: Building Partnerships for Change Conference, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (October 2, 2008). Health Disparities in Appalachia (presentation). Sisters of Saint Joseph Board of Directors, Vienna, WV.
Denham, S.A. (August 21, 2008). Health Implications of the Appalachian Culture (presentation). Vinton County Health Department, Macarthur, Ohio.
Denham, S.A. (July 18, 2008). Formative Research about Diabetes in the Appalachian Region: Preparing to Develop a Culturally Appropriate Toolkit (presentation). Diabetes Research Initiative Retreat, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
Denham, S.A. (June 17, 2008). Appalachia: Cultural Considerations (presentation). Outward Bound, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (March 12, 2008). Clear communication and diabetes education (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (March 12, 2008). Photonovella: An approach to family roles in diabetes self-management for Appalachian populations (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (February 28, 2008). Critical health issues in Appalachia (presentation). Appalachian Learning Community, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (December 12, 2007). Dietary routines: Engaging family in routine changes (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (November 15, 2007). Diabetes: A family disease (presentation). Family Diabetes Conference. Genesis Medical Center, Zanesville, OH.
Denham, S.A. (November 15, 2007). Living with Diabetes (presentation). Nursing Presentation for Diabetes Month. Genesis Medical Center, Zanesville, OH.
Denham, S.A. (November 13, 2007). Appalachian Culture and Health Literacy (presentation). Health Literacy Workshop: The Right Thing to Do. Morehead University, Morehead, KY.
Denham, S.A. (October 25, 2007). Diabetes Toolkit for the Appalachian Region (presentation). CDC Appalachian Diabetes Coalition Conference, Abingdon, VA.
Denham, S.A. (October 24, 2007). Appalachian Culture, Literacy, and Health Literacy (presentation). Health Literacy Conference, Ohio University Zanesville Conference, Zanesville, OH.
Denham, S.A. (September 12, 2007). A family curriculum for diabetes education (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (June 13, 2007). Type 2 Diabetes: A family disease (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (May 8, 2007). Appalachian Culture (presentation). Ohio Women Making a Difference Conference, Ohio University, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 17, 2007). Appalachian Health Care (presentation). 2007 Research Update: Addressing Health Disparities in Appalachia. Appalachia Cancer Network Conference, Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 14, 2007). Diabetes Research Update (presentation). 1804 Appalachian Conference. Ohio University Outreach Conference, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 13, 2007). A Diabetes Toolkit for Use in Appalachia (presentation). 1804 Appalachian Conference. Ohio University Outreach Conference, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 5, 2007). Appalachian Culture, Literacy, and Health Literacy (presentation). Health Literacy Conference, Ohio University Southern Campus, Ironton, OH.
Denham, S.A., King, H., Couto, R., & Knight, E. (March 25, 2007). Invited Panel Presentation: Turning Points: Health Care in Appalachia. Appalachian Studies Association Conference, Maryville, TN.
Denham, S.A. (December 13, 2006). Developing Family-focused Diabetes Education (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (November 2006). The Family Health Model (presentation). Graduate students, University of Minnesota School of Nursing: Minneapolis, MN.
Denham, S.A. (September 13, 2006). Family Health Model (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (June 7, 2006). Family Dietary Routines & Type 2 Diabetes (presentation). Appalachian Rural Health Institute: Diabetes Update. Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Humphreys, T., & Denham, S.A. (May 5, 2006). Diabetes Education in Rural Regions. Student Research & Creativity Activity (poster). Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Fick, S., & Denham, S.A. (May 5, 2006). Nurse Managers Perceptions of Family Involvement in Critical Care Units. Student Research & Creativity Activity (poster). Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (March 9, 2006). Understanding Appalachian Culture (presentation). Doctoral Physical Therapy Course: Professional Communication. Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (March 8, 2006). Diabetes Community Kit for Appalachia (presentation). Appalachian Rural Health Institute: Diabetes Update. Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (February 8, 2006). Affirming Diversity: Continuing the Conversation: Appalachian Roots at Ohio University (presentation). Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (December 14, 2005). Developing a Diabetes Community Kit for Appalachia (presentation). AHRI Diabetes Educators Coalition Seminar. College of Medicine, Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (December 2, 2005). Cultural Responses to Appalachia (presentation). AppalCorp staff training. CHHS, Ohio University: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (November 10, 2005). Appalachian Culture and End of Life Care (presentation). Ashland Community Hospice Conference, Ashland, KY.
Denham, S.A. (October 7, 2005). Effects on attitudes and approaches to healthcare in Appalachia. Policy Puzzle Lecture Series (presentation). College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio Universiy: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (October 1, 2005). Advanced Practice Nursing and Lung Cancer: Prevention, Treatment, and Hospice Care (presentation).9th Annual Terry Fox International Cancer Nursing Symposium on Lung Cancer Nursing: Taipei, Taiwan.
Denham, S.A. (September 29, 2005). Conference on Chronic Illness: Diabetes and Providing Family-Focused Care (presentation). National Taipei University: Taipei, Taiwan.
Denham, S.A. (September 29, 2005). Conference on Chronic Illness: Family Care and End-of-Life (presentation). National Taipei University: Taipei, Taiwan.
Denham, S.A. (August 3 & 4, 2005). Cultural Competence in Addressing Health Care Needs of Appalachian Populations (presentation). Care Star: Canton, OH and Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A. (June 6, 2005). Appalachian Culture and Family Health (presentation). Western Reserve Geriatric Education Center and Geriatric/Gerontology Department at OU-COM: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (May 23, 2005). Meeting the Health Care Needs of Appalachian Populations (presentation). Holzer Medical Center: Gallipolis, OH.
Denham, S.A. (May 13, 2005). Family Health in Appalachia (presentation). Y.E.S.S. Program and Interprofessional Partners for Appalachian Children: Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 21, 2005). Meeting Literacy, Information, and Health Care Needs of Appalachians (presentation). Hocking Valley Community Hospital: Logan, OH.
Denham, S.A., Doppen, F., & Pytlik, B. (April 8, 2005). Appalachian Faculty Learning Community: Panel Discussion. Provost sponsored Spotlight on Learning, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (March 9, 2005). Appalachian Culture and Diabetes Care (presentation). SE Ohio Diabetes Coalition and AHEC, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (June 26, 2004). Celebration of Family (presentation) Forget-Me-Not Conference, Athens County Health Department, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (May 15, 2004). Appalachian Culture and Health Care Needs(presentation). Ohio Nurses Association, District #14, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (May 14, 2004). Impact of Tobacco in Childhood (presentation). Health Issues in Children. AHEC Conference, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (December 17, 2003). Family Health in Appalachia (presentation). Appalachian Rural Health Initiative Retreat, Carpenter Inn, Ohio University.
Denham, S.A. (December 1, 2003). Nursing Practice in the United States (presentation). International Conference of Nursing at Hospital General of the Mexican Institute of Social Security, Monterrey, Mexico.
Pletcher, P., Denham, S., & Hare, F. (September 15, 2003). Invited Panel: Health and well-being in Ohio Appalachia: Physical, Mental, & Spiritual. Ohio Appalachian Conference, Making connections: Re-examining Ohio Appalachia.
Denham, S.A. (May 2, 2003). Adolescent Tobacco Cessation in Tobacco-Growing Regions poster). CHHS Showcase, Ohio University, Athens, OH
Denham, S.A. (May 6, 2003). Family Health Model (presentation). Otterbein School of Nursing, MSN class, Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 23, 2003). Appalachian Culture: Implications for Community Agencies and Health Care Workers (presentation). College of Medicine & Americorp Workers, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A.. (April17, 2003). Culture of Appalachia: Implications for Nurse Educators (presentation). The Ohio State University College of Nursing, faculty group, Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A. (July 31, 2002). Appalachia and Hospice Care(presentation). Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, Cultural Diversity at the End-of-Life, Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A. (July 31, 2002). Appalachian Culture(presentation). Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, Cultural Diversity at the End-of-Life, Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A., Padgett, J., Tice, C., & Wright, J. (2001). Invited Panel: Cultural Issues Important to Delivery of Services in Appalachia. Appalachian Women’s Conference, Zanesville, OH.
Denham, S.A. (April 2001). Pathophysiology of Pain(presentation). Hospice Network of Ohio. Dover, OH.
Denham, S.A. (October 24, 2000). Acute and Chronic Pain Management in Nursing(presentation). Symptom Management and Nursing in Cancer. Buddhist Tzu-Chi Hospital, Hualien County, Taiwan.
Denham, S.A. (October 21, 2000). Advanced Practice Nursing in Gastric Cancer (presentation). 4th Annual Terry Fox Cancer Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.
Denham, S.A. (August 9, 2000). Appalachian Culture and Health Care at the Crossroads: Delivering Health Care and Educating Professionals (presentation). Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH.
Denham, S.A. (4/20/99). Appalachian Culture and Health Care (presentation). Department of Social Medicine, Athens, OH.
Denham, S.A. (1/22/99). Appalachian Mindset: Its Application to Health Care(presentation). Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH.
Denham, S.A. (1/21/99). Community Health Assessment Report Review (presentation). Meigs County Consortium, Pomeroy, OH.
Denham, S. A. (10/5/98). Health Care Heritage: Traditional Practices (presentation). 7th Annual Ohio Appalachian Conference, Jackson, OH.
Denham, S.A. (11/15/96). Wellness Rituals(presentation). The Eighth Annual Nursing Symposium, St. Mary's Hospital, Barboursville, W VA.
Denham, S.A. (9/19/96). Health in Rural Appalachian Families(presentation). Meigs County Consortium, Pomeroy, OH.
Denham, S.A. (10/20/95). Advanced Practice Nursing (presentation), Southeastern Ohio Nursing Service Education Consortium, Nelsonville, OH.
Denham, S. A. (11/9/93). Using the Nursing Process for Spiritual Assessment, (Poster). Ohio Hospice Organization Conference, Columbus, OH.

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Books and Chapters in Books

Bomar, P. (2004). Promoting Health in Families: Applying Family Research and Theory to Nursing Practice. (reviewed 2004 for J.of Family Nursing).
Elison, J. & McGonigle, C. (2002). Liberating losses: When death brings relieffor Journal of Family & Community Health. (reviewed 2003 for J. of Family & Community Health).
Allender, J. & Spradley, B. (2003, 6th edition). Community Health Nursing: Promoting & Protecting the Public’s Health for Lippincott Williams & Wilkins/reviewed 5 chapters.
Young, Taylor, & Renpenning.(2001).Connections: Nursing Research, Theory, and Practice for Mosby.

Journals

Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Studies
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice
Japan Journal of Nursing Science
Journal of Family Nursing
Journal of Family Psychology
Journal of Lesbian Studies
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Journal of School Health
Marriage and the Family

Conference Abstracts (Examples)

National Council on Family Relations
Midwest Nursing Research Society
Sigma Theta Tau International
International Family Nursing Conference

Research Proposal (Reviewer)

2003 Reviewer for Ohio Technology and Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Foundation (TUPCF)

Workshops, Conferences Attended, and Training

Stanford University: Healthy U: Chronic Disease Management Program (2008)
Health Policy Institute Ohio (2008)
American Association of Diabetes Educators (2006, 2007, 2008)
American Nurses Association Biennial Convention (1998)
Appalachian Studies Association Conference (1997-2003, 2005-2008)
American Public Health Association Conference, Washington, D.C. (2003, 2004)
Center for Disease/Diabetes Translation (2006, 2007, 2008)
Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia Conference at Marshall University, Huntington, WV (2000)
International Council of Nurses (2001)
International Family Nursing Conference (2000, 2005)
Midwest Nursing Research Society (1997, 1999, 2000)
National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference (annually 1996 through the present)
National League of Nursing Summit (1996, 2006)
Ohio Appalachian Conference (1997-2007)
Sigma Theta Tau International 34th Biennial Convention (1997)
Women in Appalachia Conference (2001)
West Virginia University Diabetes Conference (2004, 2006)

Other Activities

Honors and Awards

Appointment to the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence Committee and Ohio Department of Mental health, Research Advisory Committee (2009-2010)
Nomination, Ohio University Graduate Faculty Award (2008)
Nomination, Ohio University Award for University Professor (2007)
Nominated for Ohio University CHHS Exemplary Teacher Award (spring, 2007; spring, 2008)
Nominated for Ohio University CHHS Faculty Research and Creative Activity Award (spring, 2008; spring 2009)
Outstanding Teacher, School of Nursing, Ohio University (1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1996-97, 1999-2000, 2000-2001; 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006)
Nominated for the Presidential Teaching Award, Ohio University (2004)
Recognized in Ohio Faculty with Expertise in Ethnic/Cultural Health Research Directory 2004 for expertise related to Appalachian populations; funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, published by B.R. Yung, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology.
End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium, Scholarship, Washington DC (August 2- 4, 2001)
Midwest Alliance in Nursing, Scholarship to Nursing Informatics Conference ($1000), Indiana University (June 22-27, 1997)
Circle of Excellence Award, Lambda Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau (October 5, 1997)
Deans Award, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing (August, 1996)
Research Scholarship ($500), Lambda Omega, Sigma Theta Tau (1994-95)
Research Scholarship ($500), Lambda Omega, Sigma Theta Tau (1995-96)
Internship ($4400), Sparks Center, Civitan Research Center, Birmingham, AL (Sp/Sum 1994)
Faculty Merit Award in Graduate Education, Bellarmine College, School of Nursing (1991)
Traineeship, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Summer 1992, 1993, 1995, all of 1996)
Outstanding Teacher Award, CHHS, Ohio University (1993-94)
Who's Who in American Nursing (1993-1994, 1996-97)
Teaching Colloquium, Ohio University (Winter/Spring 1995)
Lambda Omega Scholarship of Sigma Theta Tau International $500, (1993-94)
Midwest Alliance in Nursing Scholarship $600, (1994)
Ohio University Nurses Honor Society (1985 -1989)
Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honor Society (1986 – present)
Nurse of Hope, American Cancer Society, Scioto County, OH (1986)

Service: Professional, Community, and University

Professional Membership and Service

Ohio Collaborative for Clear Health Communication (2008- present )
Rural Action, Board of Directors (2007- 2008 )
NLNAC Board of Commissioners (2004 to 2007): Treasurer (2006-2007); Executive Committee (2006-2007); Committee on Accreditation Standards & Criteria (2006-2007)
Appalachian Studies Association (1996-present; Steering Committee 2005-2007)
National Council on Family Relations (1995-present); (Secretary/Treasurer Family Health Section 2000-2002; Chair-elect 2004-2006: Chair 2006-2008)
Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Foundation, Healthcare Professional Advisory Panel (2005-2006)
Sigma Theta Tau International (1989 - present): Lambda Omega Chapter, STTI (1989-present); President Elect (1995-1996); President (1996-1998; 2004-2005)
American Nurses Association (1989-present): Ohio Nurses Association (1989-present); Assembly of Nurse Researchers (1992-1998); Ethics Committee (1999-2002); Treasurer Southern District (2003- present )
Midwest Nursing Research Society (1993-2003)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (1993-1997)
National Hospice Organization (1986-1998)
Midwest Alliance in Nursing (1991-2001)
Ohio Council of Nurses, Ohio Department of Health , Member at Large (1996-2001)
Ohio Hospice Organization (1986-1998); Education Committee (1989-1992, 1995-1996)
National League of Nursing’s Award Committee (2001-2003)
Hospice Nurses Association (1989-1994)
Association for Death Education and Counseling (1987-1991)
Sigma Theta Tau International Region 4 Research Dissemination Award Committee (1998)
State Leadership Training Team, Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention, Columbus, OH (1996 – 1998)
Comprehensive System of Personnel Development, Bureau of Early Intervention, Ohio; Department of Health, Columbus, OH: Member (1995 - 1998); Consultant (1998-2000)
Appalachian Family and Children First Council, Lawrence County, OH (1997 -1999)
Ethics Committee, Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, OH (1989-1999)
Home Care Advisory Board, Home Care of Southern Ohio, Portsmouth, OH (1993-1997);(Chairperson 1996-97)
REACH, Early Childhood Collaborative Group, Advisory Committee, Portsmouth, OH; Advisor (1994 - present)
American Cancer Society ( Board Member, Portsmouth, OH,1986 – 87; Board Member, Athens, OH 2004)
Hospice of Southern Ohio, Professional Volunteer, Portsmouth, OH (1990 – 2000)
Athens Area Hospice Board, Athens, OH (1994 to 1996)

University Service

College of Undergraduate and Regional Education Study Team, Substantive Issues Sub-group (Spring 2009)
Quarters to Semesters Planning Committee (Spring, 2008 to present)
Communication, Technology and Rural health Learning Community (Spring, 2008)
Appalachian Studies Center, Planning Committee (2005- 2009)
Appalachian Faculty Learning Community (2004 - 2009; Group Facilitator 2004-2005, 2005-2006)
Spotlight on Learning, Advisory Committee (2004-2005)
President Glidden Endowed Professorship Awards (2004 - 2007)
SCOPE OHIO, Community Leader-in-Residence for Faculty Learning Community (2003-2004)
Committee on Evaluation of Teaching/Instruction, CHHS, Ohio University (1993-1994)
Cultural Affairs Committee, Ohio University (1997–2000)
Dean’s Review Committee (2000-2001; 2002-2003)
Dean’s 5th Year Review Committee (Chair 2003-2004)
International Travel Committee, Ohio University (1995-1999)

College of Health and Human Services

Search Committee for Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies (2006-2007)
Promotion and Tenure Committee, CHHS, Ohio University (1998-1999/Chair; 1999- present)
Student Research and Scholarly Activity Award (2005 – 2006; 2006-2007)
Dean’s Ad Hoc Resource Committee (2003-2004)
Search Committee for Executive Director for Kids on Campus (Spring 2004)
Performance Evaluation Plan (2001-2003)
Teaching-Learning Committee (2002- present)
Curriculum Committee, CHHS, Ohio University (1994-2001; Chair1997-98, 1998-99)
Faculty Activity Report Committee (2001- present)
Health Symposium Committee, CHHS, Ohio University (1993-1994)
Institute Advisory Committee, CHHS, Ohio University (1995-1998)
North East Ohio Universities Master in Public Health Continuing Education Committee (2004- 2005 )
Scholarly Activity Award Selection Committee (1997)
Technology Advisory Group, CHHS, Ohio University (1997–2003)
Research Showcase Committee, CHHS, Ohio University (1992-1993)

Ohio University School of Nursing

Master’s Curriculum Committee, OU School of Nursing (2004-present)
Search Committee for OU School of Nursing Director (2002-2003; 2003-2004; Chair 2006-2007; Chair 2007-2008)
Search Committee Faculty OU Southern Campus (2007, 2008)
Search Committee Associate Director at OU Southern Campus (2003, 2008)
RN-BSN Curriculum Committee, School of Nursing, Ohio University (1991 - present)
Faculty Committee (1991- present)
Master’s Task Force (Chair, 1999 - 2004)
Promotion and Tenure Committee, School of Nursing (1998-2000)
Program Evaluation Committee, School of Nursing (1999-2004, 2007- present/chair)
Resource Committee, School of Nursing, Ohio University (1991-1999)
Steering Committee (1999-2003)