Update on MUIH Research Initiatives by James Snow
undefinedUpdate on MUIH
Research Initiatives
James Snow
Assistant Provost for Academic Research
Research at MUIH
2016-2017
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Faculty Publications
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Faculty Development Initiatives
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Research at the Natural Care Center
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Looking Forward
Faculty Publications
Case Reports & Case Series
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Coetzee, O., & Filatova, D. (2016). Metabolic syndrome reversal through
nutrition: A case report.
Advances in Integrative Medicine
.
3
(2), 59-61.
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Homan, C. (2016). Acupuncture Divergent Channel Treatment as an
Alternative Therapy for Cystic Acne: A Case Report.
Meridians: The
Journal of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, 3
(4), 31–37.
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Morgan, J. R., Sullivan, M., Masuda, A., Tully, E., Cohen, L. L., &
Anderson, P. L. (2016). A Case Series on the Effects of Kripalu Yoga for
Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
International Journal of Yoga
Therapy
,
26
(1), 9-19.
Survey Research
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Snow, J., Leach, M., & Clare, B. (2017). Attitudes, skill and use of
evidence-based practice among US Western herbal medicine providers: a
national survey.
Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
,
14
(1).
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Sullivan, M., Leach, M., Snow, J., & Moonaz, S. (2017). The North
American yoga therapy workforce survey.
Complementary Therapies in
Medicine
,
31
, 39-48.
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Sullivan, M., Leach, M., Snow, J., & Moonaz, S. (2017). Understanding
North American Yoga Therapists’ Attitudes, Skills and Use of Evidence-
Based Practice: A Cross-National Survey.
Complementary Therapies in
Medicine
. Advance online publication. doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.03.005
Literature Reviews & Guidelines
•
Dolan, K., Finley, H., Burns, C., Gasta, M., Gossard, C., Parker, E., Pizano,
J., Williamson, C., & Lipski, E. (2016). Probiotics and Disease: A
Comprehensive Summary - Part 1, Mental Health & Neurological Health.
Integrative Medicine 15
(5), 46-58.
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Smith, K., Firth, K., Smeeding, S., Wolever, R., Delgado, R., Wallerstedt,
D., and Xenaxis, L. (2016). Guidelines for Creating, Implementing, and
Evaluating Mind-Body Programs in a Military Healthcare
Setting
. EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing
, 12(1):18-33.
•
Teo, L., Crawford, C., Snow, J., Deuster, P., Bingham, J., Gallon, M.,
O'Connell, M., Chittum, H., Arzola, S., & Berry, K. (in press). A
Systematic Review on the Effects of Phytochemicals as an Intervention to
Optimize Cognitive Function: Relevance for Military Mission-Readiness
and Recommendations for the Field.
Nutrition Reviews.
Commentary & Hypothesis Papers
•
Snow, J. (2016). Context Effects in Western Herbal Medicine: Fundamental
to Effectiveness?
EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing
,
12
(1),
55-62.
•
Tims, M. (2016). Putting the Cart Before the Horse: Toward the
Appropriate Use of DNA Methods for Quality Assurance in the Herbal
Supplement Industry.
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary
Medicine
,
22
(8), 588-590.
•
Zhu, H., & Most, H. (2016). Dry Needling Is One Type of
Acupuncture.
Medical Acupuncture
,
28
(4), 184–193.
Faculty Development
Initiatives
Research Literacy and
Evidence-Informed Practice
•
RL & EIP Advanced Training
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October 2016
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15 faculty representing all departments
•
Monthly Journal Club
•
Teaching RL & EIP: Integration Across the
Curriculum
Case Report Scholarship
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Case Report Writing Workshop
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April 2017
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26 faculty representing all departments
•
Integration of Case Reports in Curriculum
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Teaching tool
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Introduction to scientific writing
Research at the
Natural Care Center
Practice-Based Research in an
Academic Yoga Therapy Clinic
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Collaborative project between MUIH & NUNM
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PI: Dr. Steffany Moonaz (MUIH)
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Co-PI: Dr. Ryan Bradley (NUNM)
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Objectives:
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Assess feasibility of routine data collection in an academic
training clinic
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Investigate the effects of yoga therapy on patient-reported
outcomes in an academic training clinic
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Characterize the yoga therapy client population
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Explore the role of patient-provider connection within and
across yoga therapy treatments
Study Design
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Observational not experimental
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Target enrollment: 100+ over 5 trimesters
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Population: Adults (18+)
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Intervention: Individualized yoga therapy
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Control/Comparator: None
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Outcomes: Patient-reported
Patient-Reported Outcomes
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement
Information System (PROMIS)
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Short forms and computer adaptive tests (CATs)
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Primary outcome: pain intensity
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Secondary outcomes: pain interference, anxiety,
depression, physical functioning, sleep
disturbance, self-efficacy to manage symptoms
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Potential mediator: patient-provider connection
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Looking Forward
Future Plans
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Expansion of NCC pilot
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More research courses
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Greater student involvement
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Building partnerships
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Pedagogical research
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Grant acquisition
Explore the latest research initiatives at MUIH led by Assistant Provost James Snow, including faculty publications, case reports, survey research, literature reviews, guidelines, and commentary papers in the field of integrative medicine. The research covers a wide range of topics such as metabolic syndrome reversal, acupuncture treatments, yoga therapy, evidence-based practice, probiotics, mind-body programs, and phytochemical interventions for cognitive function optimization. Stay informed about the innovative research efforts shaping the future of natural care and holistic health at MUIH.
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Update on MUIH Research Initiatives James Snow Assistant Provost for Academic Research
Research at MUIH 2016-2017 Faculty Publications Faculty Development Initiatives Research at the Natural Care Center Looking Forward
Case Reports & Case Series Coetzee, O., & Filatova, D. (2016). Metabolic syndrome reversal through nutrition: A case report. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 3(2), 59-61. Homan, C. (2016). Acupuncture Divergent Channel Treatment as an Alternative Therapy for Cystic Acne: A Case Report. Meridians: The Journal of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, 3(4), 31 37. Morgan, J. R., Sullivan, M., Masuda, A., Tully, E., Cohen, L. L., & Anderson, P. L. (2016). A Case Series on the Effects of Kripalu Yoga for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 26(1), 9-19.
Survey Research Snow, J., Leach, M., & Clare, B. (2017). Attitudes, skill and use of evidence-based practice among US Western herbal medicine providers: a national survey. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 14(1). Sullivan, M., Leach, M., Snow, J., & Moonaz, S. (2017). The North American yoga therapy workforce survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 31, 39-48. Sullivan, M., Leach, M., Snow, J., & Moonaz, S. (2017). Understanding North American Yoga Therapists Attitudes, Skills and Use of Evidence- Based Practice: A Cross-National Survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.03.005
Literature Reviews & Guidelines Dolan, K., Finley, H., Burns, C., Gasta, M., Gossard, C., Parker, E., Pizano, J., Williamson, C., & Lipski, E. (2016). Probiotics and Disease: A Comprehensive Summary - Part 1, Mental Health & Neurological Health. Integrative Medicine 15(5), 46-58. Smith, K., Firth, K., Smeeding, S., Wolever, R., Delgado, R., Wallerstedt, D., and Xenaxis, L. (2016). Guidelines for Creating, Implementing, and Evaluating Mind-Body Programs in a Military Healthcare Setting. EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing, 12(1):18-33. Teo, L., Crawford, C., Snow, J., Deuster, P., Bingham, J., Gallon, M., O'Connell, M., Chittum, H., Arzola, S., & Berry, K. (in press). A Systematic Review on the Effects of Phytochemicals as an Intervention to Optimize Cognitive Function: Relevance for Military Mission-Readiness and Recommendations for the Field. Nutrition Reviews.
Commentary & Hypothesis Papers Snow, J. (2016). Context Effects in Western Herbal Medicine: Fundamental to Effectiveness? EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing, 12(1), 55-62. Tims, M. (2016). Putting the Cart Before the Horse: Toward the Appropriate Use of DNA Methods for Quality Assurance in the Herbal Supplement Industry. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 22(8), 588-590. Zhu, H., & Most, H. (2016). Dry Needling Is One Type of Acupuncture. Medical Acupuncture, 28(4), 184 193.
Faculty Development Initiatives
Research Literacy and Evidence-Informed Practice RL & EIP Advanced Training October 2016 15 faculty representing all departments Monthly Journal Club Teaching RL & EIP: Integration Across the Curriculum
Case Report Scholarship Case Report Writing Workshop April 2017 26 faculty representing all departments Integration of Case Reports in Curriculum Teaching tool Introduction to scientific writing
Research at the Natural Care Center
Practice-Based Research in an Academic Yoga Therapy Clinic Collaborative project between MUIH & NUNM PI: Dr. Steffany Moonaz (MUIH) Co-PI: Dr. Ryan Bradley (NUNM) Objectives: Assess feasibility of routine data collection in an academic training clinic Investigate the effects of yoga therapy on patient-reported outcomes in an academic training clinic Characterize the yoga therapy client population Explore the role of patient-provider connection within and across yoga therapy treatments
Study Design Observational not experimental Target enrollment: 100+ over 5 trimesters Population: Adults (18+) Intervention: Individualized yoga therapy Control/Comparator: None Outcomes: Patient-reported
Patient-Reported Outcomes Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Short forms and computer adaptive tests (CATs) Primary outcome: pain intensity Secondary outcomes: pain interference, anxiety, depression, physical functioning, sleep disturbance, self-efficacy to manage symptoms Potential mediator: patient-provider connection
HEAL - Patient-Provider Connection Please respond to each item by marking one box per row. Think of the HCP (Healthcare provider) who provides your current/ongoing treatment Very much Not at all A little bit Somewhat Quite a bit I am satisfied with my healthcare provider. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 I trust my healthcare provider. My healthcare provider pays attention to my individual needs. 1 2 3 4 5 My healthcare provider gives me support and encouragement. 1 2 3 4 5 My healthcare provider respects me. 1 2 3 4 5 I feel my healthcare provider understands me. 1 2 3 4 5 Almost Always Never Rarely Sometimes Often My healthcare provider gives me enough information. 1 2 3 4 5
Future Plans Expansion of NCC pilot More research courses Greater student involvement Building partnerships Pedagogical research Grant acquisition
