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Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University

Publications

Below is a selection of recent publications from Osher Center-affiliated faculty and collaborators advancing research in integrative health and whole-person care.

  1. Llave K, Sauer C, Parthasarathy S, Maletich C, Horowitz B, Sanford S, Victorson D  Linking Qualitative Mindfulness Reflections During MBSR to Meaningful Improvement in PROMIS Scores in a Young Adult Cancer Survivor Sample: The Role of Bodily Awareness.  J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol  2026 May 20;:21565333261451812. doi:10.1177/21565333261451812
  2. Batchelder AW, Glynn T, Witkower Z, Ruben M, Traeger L, Schaefer HS, Jenny Shin HJ, Tracy J, O'Cleirigh C, Moskowitz JT  Multi-modal measurement of shame in relation to perceived stress and avoidance coping in the context of recent HIV diagnosis.  J Health Psychol  2026 May 19;:13591053261449651. doi:10.1177/13591053261449651
  3. Raval MV, Tian Y, Schäfer W, Balbale SN, Perez MN, Ingram ME, Lehane A, Smith CJ, Sullivan GA, Reiter AJ  et al.  Implementation and Effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Children Undergoing Surgery: The ENRICH-US Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial.  JAMA Surg  2026 May 13;. pii:e261382
  4. Valentin OR, Henderson C, Coffin LS, Paredes-Gotamco J, Olem D, Farrales W, Neilands TB, Dilworth SE, Doblecki-Lewis S, Page K  et al.  Positive psychological intervention to reduce HIV acquisition risk with men who use stimulants: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.  BMJ Open  2026 May 11;16(5):e120232. pii:e120232
  5. Salsman JM, Murphy KM, Addington EL, Tooze JA, McLouth LE, Yang D, Sanford S, Wagner L, Bunch SC, Rosenberg AR  et al.  Corrigendum to 'Optimization of a digital health intervention to enhance well-being among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: Design and methods of the EMPOWER full factorial trial' [Contemporary Clinical Trials, Vol. 149 (2025) 107783].  Contemp Clin Trials  2026 May;164:108290. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2026.108290
  6. Ingram KM, Westcott G, Augustinovic A, Glock R, Coffey A, Victorson D, Yang D, Reddy M, Birken SA, Salsman JM  Co-Design of a Depression Self-Management Tool for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Rapid Qualitative Analysis of Interview Feedback on a Prototype.  JMIR Form Res  2026 Apr 13;10:e77994. pii:e77994
  7. Chen T, Ganesh V, Horowitz B, Sauer C, Victorson D  Understanding the role of interpersonal mindfulness and other foundations of healing in a traditional Chinese medicine encounter: a qualitative study.  Explore (NY)  2026 Apr 03;22(4):103411. doi:10.1016/j.explore.2026.103411
  8. Leitzelar BN, Moore JB, Russell G, Valle CG, Victorson D, Yanez B, Sanford SD, Snyder MA, Garcia SF, Salsman JM  Health behaviors among young adult cancer survivors and the importance of task self-efficacy.  J Cancer Surviv  2026 Apr 02;. doi:10.1007/s11764-026-02017-1
  9. Taylor EP, Mossman B, Velazquez-Sosa MA, Rashid Z, Kloster N, Schwarz M, Kang H, Rodriguez JD, Addington EL, Moskowitz JT  et al.  Evaluation of Experiences With Ecological Momentary Assessment Among Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Qualitative Study.  JMIR Cancer  2026 Mar 03;12:e80467. pii:e80467
  10. Osgood PT, Essner BS, Chelimsky G, Fortunato JE  Gastrointestinal Comorbidities of Autonomic Dysfunction and Orthostatic Disorders.  Pediatr Ann  2026 Mar;55(3):e97-e101. doi:10.3928/19382359-20260112-03
  11. Beeler DM, Jeter E, Leitzelar BN, Price SN, Hall DL, Raper PJ, Levine BJ, Dunsmore VJ, Tooze JA, Duffecy J  et al.  A qualitative examination of cognitive behavioral therapy strategies and health management content to reduce fear of cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors: Results from the FoRtitude study.  J Health Psychol  2026 Mar;31(3):1164-1178. doi:10.1177/13591053251354867
  12. Mosher CE, Shinn EH, Addington EL, Wu W, Bricker JB, Helft PR, Turk AA, Vater LB, Masood A, Jalal SI  et al.  Protocol of a randomized trial of acceptance and commitment therapy for patient fatigue interference and caregiver burden in advanced gastrointestinal cancer.  Contemp Clin Trials  2026 Jan;160:108168. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2025.108168
  13. Sizemore KM, Moskowitz JT, Rendina HJ, Gray S, Park HH, Carrico A, Avery J, Millar B  Optimizing an App-Based Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention for Stimulant Use Among Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV: Protocol for a Community-Engaged Research Approach and Hybrid-Experimental Design.  JMIR Res Protoc  2025 Dec 02;14:e76741. pii:e76741
  14. Gaddam M, Creinin MD, Victorson D, Khan SA  Contraceptive Choices for Premenopausal Women and Breast Cancer Risk.  JAMA Oncol  2025 Dec 01;11(12):1419-1420. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.3743
  15. Tandon SD, Moskowitz JT, Edwards RC, Zhang Y, Giase G, Sinche B, Blum AL, Krislov S, Reynolds HM, Rangarajan A  et al.  Effects of a Personalized Stress Management Intervention on Maternal Mental Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial.  Arch Womens Ment Health  2025 Dec;28(6):1585-1595. doi:10.1007/s00737-025-01619-5
  16. Ingram KM, Glock R, Williamson L, Coffey A, Anctil R, Augustinovic A, Yang D, Victorson D, Schoemann AM, Liles D  et al.  Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of study procedures for a full factorial trial of ASCENT: protocol for a randomized pilot.  Pilot Feasibility Stud  2025 Nov 24;11(1):147. pii:147
  17. Mossman B, Small BJ, Addington EL, Moskowitz JT, Velazquez-Sosa MA, Rodriguez JD, Bobbitt A, Mathurin A, Glenn L, Drakeford S  et al.  Longitudinal Quality of Life in Adults with Metastatic Breast Cancer: The Impact of Between- and Within- Person Changes in Symptoms and Positive Affect.  Res Sq  2025 Nov 19;. pii:rs.3.rs-8138106
  18. McKay S, Fortunato JE, Karuri SW, Essner BS  Referral to pediatric gastroenterology for chronic abdominal pain differs by patients' individual, family, and community characteristics.  J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr  2025 Nov;81(5):1175-1179. doi:10.1002/jpn3.70185
  19. Conley CC, Addington EL, Velazquez-Sosa M, Mossman B, Glenn L, Drakeford S, Guerra R, Isaacs C, Chitalia A, Gallagher C  et al.  Feasibility and Acceptability of a Positive Psychological Intervention for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Pre-Post Pilot Study.  JMIR Form Res  2025 Oct 07;9:e77636. pii:e77636
  20. Gudenkauf LM, Song MT, Keane EP, Larizza IS, Adri FN, Baliousis M, Addington EL, Moskowitz JT, Amonoo HL  Positive Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Caregivers.  Psychooncology  2025 Oct;34(10):e70290. doi:10.1002/pon.70290
  21. Williams RS, Johnson A, Miller-Perusse M, Flentje A, Moskowitz J, Dilworth SE, Horvath KJ, Carrico AW, Aouizerat BE, Ghanooni D  Outness predicts greater leukocyte telomere length in sexually minoritized men with HIV who use methamphetamine.  Brain Behav Immun Health  2025 Oct;48:101086. pii:101086
  22. Ganesh V, Chen T, Budhiraja A, Horowitz B, Sauer C, Victorson D  A Qualitative Interview Study to Illuminate the Lived Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Impacts of Experienced Bharatanatyam Dancers.  Glob Adv Integr Med Health  2025;14:27536130251382235. pii:27536130251382235
  23. Essner BS, Osgood PT, Perez ME, Fortunato JE  Autonomic Nervous System and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Pathology, Assessment, and Treatment Considerations for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Health Specialists.  Gastroenterol Clin North Am  2025 Sep;54(3):531-555. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2025.05.002
  24. Wolter M, Reading JM, Solk P, Starikovsky J, Hasanaj K, Wang SD, Siddique J, Horowitz B, Spring B, Carden LB  et al.  Optimizing a mHealth physical activity intervention with mindful awareness lessons in breast cancer survivors: Fit2ThriveMIND protocol.  Contemp Clin Trials  2025 Sep;156:108038. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2025.108038
  25. Foley JD, Bernier L, O'Cleirigh C, Mayer KH, Moskowitz JT, Batchelder AW  Adaptive coping, emotions, and antiretroviral therapy adherence among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) with HIV.  J Health Psychol  2025 Sep;30(10):2634-2646. doi:10.1177/13591053241287618
  26. Vu TT, Hua MJ, Dubois C, Moskowitz JT, Wallia A, Hirschhorn LR, Wilkins JT, Evans CT  Long COVID and its associations with burnout, anxiety, and depression among U. S. healthcare workers in the United States.  Front Public Health  2025;13:1582872. pii:1582872
  27. Smith MS, Greenawalt I, Moskowitz JT, Addington EL, Mustanski B, Newcomb ME  Results of a positive affect intervention for male couples: Change over time and effects on mental health.  J Consult Clin Psychol  2025 Jul;93(7):511-525. doi:10.1037/ccp0000963
  28. Parchem B, Berona J, Coyne CA, Moskowitz JT, Chan YM, Ehrensaft D, Garofalo R, Hidalgo MA, Olson-Kennedy J, Rosenthal SM  et al.  Minority stress, mental health, and substance use in transgender youth: the moderating role of positive affect.  J Pediatr Psychol  2025 May 01;50(5):412-419. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf018
  29. Garner BR, Bouris A, Charlebois ED, Li DH, Dakin A, Moskowitz J, Benbow N, Christopoulos K, Hickey MD, Imbert E  The Strategies Timeline and Activities Reporting Tables: Improving HIV Care by Improving the Reporting of Implementation Strategies.  J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  2025 Apr 15;98(5S):e205-e215. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003613
  30. Hernandez R, Nisar H, Kesavadas TK, McGee MC, Gerstner GJ, Martinez A, Boyce C, Ashrafi SA, Addington EL, Matthews AK  et al.  Assessing safety and feasibility of virtual reality intervention in patients with lung cancer: a pilot study.  Support Care Cancer  2025 Mar 25;33(4):318. doi:10.1007/s00520-025-09338-4
  31. Murphy KM, Glock R, Victorson D, Reddy M, Birken SA, Salsman JM  Co-Design of a Depression Self-Management Tool for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: User-Centered Design Approach.  JMIR Form Res  2025 Mar 24;9:e67175. pii:e67175
  32. Newcomb ME, Swann G, Addington EL, Macapagal K, Moskowitz JT, Sarno EL, Whitton SW, Mustanski B  Randomized controlled trial of a relationship education and HIV prevention program for young male couples: Biomedical and behavioral outcomes.  Health Psychol  2025 Mar;44(3):297-309. doi:10.1037/hea0001448
  33. Mosher CE, Lee S, Addington EL, Park S, Lewson AB, Snyder S, Hirsh AT, Bricker JB, Miller KD, Ballinger TJ  et al.  Randomized Controlled Trial of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Fatigue Interference With Functioning in Metastatic Breast Cancer.  J Clin Oncol  2025 Feb 20;43(6):662-671. doi:10.1200/JCO.24.00965
  34. Salsman JM, Murphy KM, Addington EL, Tooze JA, McLouth LE, Yang D, Sanford S, Wagner L, Bunch SC, Rosenberg AR  et al.  Optimization of a digital health intervention to enhance well-being among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: Design and methods of the EMPOWER full factorial trial.  Contemp Clin Trials  2025 Feb;149:107783. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2024.107783
  35. Foley J, Batchelder AW, Bernier L, Glynn T, Moskowitz J, Carrico A  Facets of mindfulness are associated with inflammation biomarkers in a sample of sexual minority men with HIV.  Psychol Health Med  2025 Feb;30(2):368-383. doi:10.1080/13548506.2024.2407445
  36. Saslow LR, Krinock J, O'Brien A, Raymond K, Bayandorian H, Moskowitz JT, Daubenmier J, Oliveri A, Marriott DJ, Griauzde DH  et al.  A Very Low-Carbohydrate Program in Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Phospholipase Domain-Containing Protein 3 Risk Genotype: Pre-Post Intervention Study.  JMIR Form Res  2025 Jan 10;9:e60051. pii:e60051
  37. Sizemore KM, Talan A, Kalia A, Moskowitz JT, Addington EL, Gray S, Rendina HJ  Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV's Interest in Yoga vs. MBSR as an Adjunct to an App-Based Positive Affect Intervention: A Focus Group Study.  Curr Res Compliment Altern Med  2025;9(2). pii:270
  38. Ong A, Wilcox K, Reid MC, Wethington E, Cintron D, Addington E, Goktas S, Moskowitz J  Targeting Daily Positive Events to Improve Emotional and Functional Well-Being in Adults With Fibromyalgia: Insights From the LARKSPUR Randomized Controlled Trial.  J Med Internet Res  2024 Dec 10;26:e54678. pii:e54678
  39. Griva K, Lim PXH, Chan FHF, Wong YP, Loei J, Thach TQ, Moskowitz J, Khan BA, Choo J  HED-Start: A Brief Positive Psychology Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Psychological Adjustment in Patients New on Hemodialysis.  Ann Behav Med  2024 Nov 16;58(12):809-819. doi:10.1093/abm/kaae052
  40. Luberto CM, Crute S, Wang A, Li R, Yeh GY, Huffman JC, Celano CM, Victorson D, Hoeppner BB, Park ER  Needs and Preferences for Remote-Delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Patients After Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Qualitative Study.  Glob Adv Integr Med Health  2024;13:27536130241288213. pii:27536130241288213
  41. Victorson D, Morone NE, Pilkonis PA, Schalet B, Yu L, Jackson KL, Dodds N, Horowitz B, Johnston K, McFarland C  et al.  Using PROMIS Methodology to Create Self-Report Measures of Mindfulness and Related Concepts.  Glob Adv Integr Med Health  2024;13:27536130241290771. pii:27536130241290771
  42. Jenkins BN, Martin LT, Halterman JS, Moskowitz JT, Glynn LM, Tirakitsoontorn P, Kamath S, Kain ZN  The role of positive affect in asthma control and symptom severity in adolescents.  J Adolesc  2024 Oct;96(7):1673-1683. doi:10.1002/jad.12373
  43. Xavier Hall CD, Ethier K, Cummings P, Freeman A, Bovbjerg K, Bannon J, Dakin A, Abujado F, Bouacha N, Derricotte D  et al.  A hybrid type II effectiveness-implementation trial of a positive emotion regulation intervention among people living with HIV engaged in Ryan White Medical Case Management: protocol and design for the ORCHID study.  Trials  2024 Sep 27;25(1):631. pii:631
  44. Lundberg AL, Fox JA, Mohammad H, Mason M, Salina D, Victorson D, Parra-Cardona R, Post LA  Public Mass Shootings: Counterfactual Trend Analysis of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban.  JMIR Public Health Surveill  2024 Sep 20;10:e62952. pii:e62952
  45. Kwok I, Freedman M, Kamsickas L, Lattie EG, Yang D, Moskowitz JT  The SoCAP (Social Communication, Affiliation, and Presence) Taxonomy of Social Features: Scoping Review of Commercially Available eHealth Apps.  J Med Internet Res  2024 Sep 03;26:e49714. pii:e49714
  46. Davis-Ewart L, Atkins L, Ghanooni D, Diaz JE, Chuku CC, Balise R, DeVries BA, Miller-Perusse M, Ackley Iii D, Moskowitz JT  et al.  Supporting treatment adherence for resilience and thriving (START): protocol for a mHealth randomized controlled trial.  BMC Public Health  2024 Aug 29;24(1):2350. pii:2350
  47. Reading JM, Solk P, Starikovsky J, Hasanaj K, Wang SD, Siddique J, Sanford SD, Salsman J, Horowitz B, Freeman H  et al.  Optimization of a mHealth Physical Activity Promotion Intervention With Mindful Awareness for Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Design and Methods of Opt2Move Full Factorial Trial.  Glob Adv Integr Med Health  2024;13:27536130241265669. pii:27536130241265669
  48. Smith MS, Moskowitz JT, Mustanski B, Newcomb ME  Positive Affect Is Associated With Well-Being Among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Couples.  Psychol Sex Orientat Gend Divers  2024 Aug 12;. doi:10.1037/sgd0000763
  49. Carrico AW, Cherenack EM, Flentje A, Moskowitz JT, Asam K, Ghanooni D, Chavez JV, Neilands TB, Dilworth SE, Rubin LH  et al.  A positive affect intervention alters leukocyte DNA methylation in sexual minority men with HIV who use methamphetamine.  Brain Behav Immun  2024 Aug;120:151-158. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2024.05.025
  50. Saslow LR, O'Brien A, Raymond K, Bayandorian H, Marriott D, Moskowitz JT, Daubenmier J, Bridges D, Cousineau CM, Griauzde DH  Feasibility and acceptability of an online multicomponent very low-carbohydrate intervention in young adult women with obesity: a pilot study.  Pilot Feasibility Stud  2024 Jul 29;10(1):102. pii:102

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