Kathleen C Insel
Kathleen C Insel , PhD, RN
Professor
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Nursing
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PO Box 210203Tucson, Arizona 85721
Interests & Expertise
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Disease, Digital Health, Healthy Aging, Interventions, Quantitative Methods, Self-Management, Social Determinants, Technology
The focus of research is on cognitive function over the lifespan and implications of cognitive function (specifically executive function and working memory) on self-management of chronic disease, or in the case of children, on school achievement. Self-management is often indexed by examining medication adherence. The population of interest is older adults with hypertension and in collaboration with Dr. Ki Moore, children who are diagnosed and treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Findings have implications for self-management challenges in other populations with chronic disease conditions.
I have specific interest and expertise in quantitative research methods.
Education
- Other, Post-doctoral Fellowship in Community Based Interventions, University of Arizona, 2000
- Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Arizona, 1993
- M.S., Nursing, University of Rochester, 1976
- B.S.N., Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970
Licensure & Certifications
- Registered Nurse, Arizona, 1980
- Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin, 1970
Awards
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Graduate students University of Arizona, College of Nursing, Spring 2018
Teaching Interests
Teaching quantitative research methods is a passion and a lifelong learning endeavor. Maintaining expertise in new methods, for example, the challenges in "big data" continue to move my expertise forward.I have taught and I am happy to teach Quantitative Methods for Nursing Research, Behavioral Interventions and faculty role.
Courses
Theories of Illness Management
NURS 727 (Fall 2024)
Nursing Informatics Concept
NURS 511 (Summer 2024)
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2022)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2021)
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Summer 2021)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2021)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2020)
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Summer 2020)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2020)Independent Study
NURS 799 (Spring 2020)Research Preceptorship
NURS 791A (Spring 2020)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2019)Quan Meth Nurs Rsch
NURS 730 (Fall 2019)
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Summer 2019)Independent Study
NURS 799 (Summer 2019)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2019)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2018)Independent Study
NURS 799 (Fall 2018)Quan Meth Nurs Rsch
NURS 730 (Fall 2018)
Research Preceptorship
NURS 791A (Spring 2018)Practicum
NURS 694 (Spring 2018)Acd Fclty Role:Thry+Appl
NURS 602 (Spring 2018)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2017)Research Preceptorship
NURS 791A (Fall 2017)Quan Meth Nurs Rsch
NURS 730 (Fall 2017)
Research Preceptorship
NURS 791A (Summer 2017)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2017)Acd Fclty Role:Thry+Appl
NURS 602 (Spring 2017)Dissertation
NURS 920 (Fall 2016)Quan Meth Nurs Rsch
NURS 730 (Fall 2016)
Dissertation
NURS 920 (Spring 2016)Acd Fclty Role:Thry+Appl
NURS 602 (Spring 2016)
Research Impact
My area of research focuses on cognitive function and how cognition is influenced by age, illness, and treatment; this also informs how cognitive function influences self-management. Using cognitive theories, we developed an intervention to improve medication adherence. We are now translating this intervention to an App.
Research Interests
Cognitive function and changes related to age, disease and treatment and the consequences of these changes.
Journals/Publications
- Miller, S. M., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Insel, K. C. (2019). The association of physical activity, cognitive processes and automobile driving ability in older adults: A review of the literature. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.), 37(4), 313-20.
- Reed, P. G., Moore, K., Insel, K. C., Hinds, P. S., Bajjani-gebara, J. E., & Badger, T. A. (2019). Well-being, Self-transcendence, and Resilience of Parental Caregivers of Children in Active Cancer Treatment: Where Do We Go From Here?. Cancer nursing, 42(5), E41-E52. doi:10.1097/ncc.0000000000000662
- Sonney, J., & Insel, K. C. (2019). Exploring the intersection of executive function and medication adherence in school-age children with asthma.. The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma, 56(2), 179-189. doi:10.1080/02770903.2018.1441870
- Bajjani-Gebara, J., Hinds, P., Insel, K., Reed, P., Moore, K., & Badger, T. (2018). Well-being, Self-transcendence, and Resilience of Parental Caregivers of Children in Active Cancer Treatment: Where Do We Go From Here?. Cancer nursing.
- Gallagher, S. P., Insel, K., Badger, T. A., & Reed, P. (2018). Antidepressant adherence in United States active duty Army Soldiers: A small descriptive study. Archives of psychiatric nursing, 32(6), 793-801.
- Moore, I. M., Koerner, K. M., Gundy, P. M., Montgomery, D. W., Insel, K. C., Harris, L. L., Taylor, O. A., & Hockenberry, M. J. (2018). Changes in Oxidant Defense, Apoptosis, and Cognitive Abilities During Treatment for Childhood Leukemia. Biological research for nursing, 20(4), 393-402.
- Rogers, W. A., Nie, Q., Lee, J. K., Insel, K. C., Blocker, K. A., & Ajuwon, A. M. (2018). User insights for design of an antihypertensive medication management application. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 62(1), 1077-1081. doi:10.1177/1541931218621247
- Sonney, J., & Insel, K. C. (2018). Exploring the intersection of executive function and medication adherence in school-age children with asthma. The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma, 1-11.
- Insel, K. C. (2017). Decline in Verbal Working Memory during Treatment and Association with Achievement among Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.. Oncology Nursing Forum.
- Insel, K. C., Hockenberry, M. J., Harris, L. L., Koerner, K. M., Lu, Z., Adkins, K. B., Taylor, O. A., Gundy, P. M., & Moore, I. M. (2017). Declines Noted in Cognitive Processes and Association With Achievement Among Children With Leukemia. Oncology nursing forum, 44(4), 503-511.
- Rogers, W. A., Koerner, K. M., Insel, K. C., & Blocker, K. A. (2017). Understanding the medication adherence strategies of older adults with hypertension. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 61(1), 11-15. doi:10.1177/1541931213601498
- Sonney, J., Insel, K. C., Segrin, C., Gerald, L. B., & Ki Moore, I. M. (2017). Association of Asthma Illness Representations and Reported Controller Medication Adherence Among School-Aged Children and Their Parents. Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners, 31(6), 703-712.
- Insel, K. C. (2016). Parent and child asthma illness representations: a systematic review. Journal of Asthma, 53(5), 510-516. doi:10.3109/02770903.2015.1116088
- Insel, K. C., Einstein, G. O., Morrow, D. G., Koerner, K. M., & Hepworth, J. T. (2016). Multifaceted Prospective Memory Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 64(3), 561-8.
- Insel, K. C. (2016). Health beliefs related to physical activity in patients living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 31, 483-487. doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000363
- Insel, K. C. (2016). Multifaceted Prospective Memory Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 64, 561-8. doi:10.1111/jgs14032
- Insel, K. C. (2016). The Association of Physical Activity, Cognitive Processes and Automobile Driving Ability in Older Adults: a Review of the Literature.. Geriatric Nursing, 37(4), 313-320.
- Loescher, L. J., Insel, K. C., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Webber-Ritchey, K. J. (2016). Physical Activity among African American Parents of Young Children: Roles of Personal and Environmental Factors.. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 47(6), 523-544. doi:doi: 10.7352/IJSP 2015.46.523
- Miller, S. M., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., & Insel, K. C. (2016). The Association of Physical Activity, Cognitive Processes and Automobile Driving Ability in Older Adults: A Review of the Literature.. Geriatric Nursing, 37(4), 313-20. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2016.05.004.
- Sonney, J. T., & Insel, K. C. (2016). Reformulating the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation: Toward Parent-Child Shared Regulation. Nursing science quarterly, 29(2), 154-9.
- Sonney, J. T., Gerald, L. B., & Insel, K. C. (2016). Parent and child asthma illness representations: a systematic review. The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma, 53(5), 510-6.
- Taylor, O. A., Pasvogel, A., Moore, I. M., Lupo, P. J., Koerner, K. M., Insel, K. C., Hockenberry, M. J., Harris, L. L., & Adkins, K. B. (2016). Neurocognitive Predictors of Academic Outcomes Among Childhood Leukemia Survivors.. Cancer nursing, 39(4), 255-62. doi:10.1097/ncc.0000000000000293
- Webber-Ritchey, K. J., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Insel, K. C., & Loescher, L. J. (2016). Physical Activity among African American Parents of Young Children: Roles of Personal and Environmental Factors.. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 46, 523-544. doi:doi: 10.7352/IJSP 2015.46.523
- Gatlin, P. K., & Insel, K. C. (2015). Severity of Type 2 Diabetes, Cognitive Function, and Self-Care. Biological research for nursing, 17(5), 540-8.
- Hockenberry, M. J., Krull, K. R., Insel, K. C., Harris, L. L., Gundy, P. M., Adkins, K. B., Pasvogel, A. E., Taylor, O. A., Koerner, K. M., Montgomery, D. W., Ross, A. K., Hill, A., & Moore, I. M. (2015). Oxidative Stress, Motor Abilities, and Behavioral Adjustment in Children Treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Oncology nursing forum, 42(5), 542-9.
- Moore, I. M., Lupo, P. J., Insel, K., Harris, L. L., Pasvogel, A., Koerner, K. M., Adkins, K. B., Taylor, O. A., & Hockenberry, M. J. (2015). Neurocognitive Predictors of Academic Outcomes Among Childhood Leukemia Survivors. Cancer nursing, 39(4), 255-62.
- McHenry, J. C., Insel, K. C., Einstein, G. O., Vidrine, A. N., Koerner, K. M., & Morrow, D. G. (2015). Recruitment of Older Adults: Success May Be in the Details. The Gerontologist, 55(5), 845-53.
- Hsiao, C. P., Moore, I. M., Insel, K. C., & Merkle, C. J. (2014). Symptom self-management strategies in patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer. Journal of clinical nursing, 23(3-4), 440-9.
- Morrow, D. G., Madison, A. M., Koerner, K. M., Insel, K. C., Falk, N. A., & Duwe, E. A. (2014). Defining older adults’ perceived causes of hypertension in the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire. Health Education Journal, 73(6), 731-745. doi:10.1177/0017896913516096
- Insel, K. C., Einstein, G. O., Morrow, D. G., & Hepworth, J. T. (2013). A multifaceted prospective memory intervention to improve medication adherence: Design of a randomized control trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 34(1), 45-52.
- Insel, K. C., Einstein, G. O., Morrow, D. G., & Hepworth, J. T. (2013). A multifaceted prospective memory intervention to improve medication adherence: design of a randomized control trial. Contemporary clinical trials, 34(1), 45-52.
- Ganzer, C. A., Insel, K. C., & Ritter, L. S. (2012). Associations between working memory, health literacy, and recall of the signs of stroke among older adults. The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 44(5), 236-43.
- Ganzer, C. A., Insel, K. C., & Ritter, L. S. (2012). Associations between working memory, health literacy, and recall of the signs of stroke among older adults. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 44(5), 236-243.
- Insel, K. C., Moore, I. M., Vidrine, A. N., & Montgomery, D. W. (2012). Biomarkers for cognitive aging part II: oxidative stress, cognitive assessments, and medication adherence. Biological research for nursing, 14(2), 133-8.
- Insel, K. C., Merkle, C. J., Hsiao, C. P., Vidrine, A. N., & Montgomery, D. W. (2012). Biomarkers for cognitive aging part I: telomere length, blood pressure and cognition among individuals with hypertension. Biological research for nursing, 14(2), 124-32.
- Liu, Y., Insel, K. C., Reed, P. G., & Crist, J. D. (2012). Family caregiving of older Chinese people with dementia: testing a model. Nursing research, 61(1), 39-50.
- Hsiao, C. P., Moore, I. M., Insel, K. C., & Merkle, C. J. (2011). High perceived stress is linked to afternoon cortisol levels and greater symptom distress in patients with localized prostate cancer. Cancer nursing, 34(6), 470-8.
- O'Haver, J., Moore, I. M., Insel, K. C., Reed, P. G., Melnyk, B. M., & Lavoie, M. (2010). Parental perceptions of risk and protective factors associated with the adaptation of siblings of children with cystic fibrosis. Pediatric nursing, 36(6), 284-91; quiz 292.
- Choi, M., Belyea, M., Phillips, L. R., Insel, K., & Min, S. K. (2009). Testing women's propensities to leave their abusive husbands using structural equation modeling. Nursing research, 58(6), 435-43.
- Choi, M., Belyea, M., Phillips, L. R., Insel, K., & Min, S. (2009). Testing women's propensities to leave their abusive husbands using structural equation modeling. Nursing Research, 58(6), 435-443.
- Choi, M., Phillips, L. R., Figueredo, A. J., Insel, K., & Min, S. K. (2008). Construct validity of the Korean Women's Abuse Intolerance Scale. Nursing research, 57(1), 40-50.
- Insel, K. C., Reminger, S. L., & Hsiao, C. P. (2008). White matter hyperintensities and medication adherence. Biological research for nursing, 10(2), 121-7.
- Insel, K. C., Reminger, S. L., & Hsiao, C. (2008). White matter hyperintensities and medication adherence. Biological Research for Nursing, 10(2), 121-127.
- Hess, L. M., & Insel, K. C. (2007). Chemotherapy-related change in cognitive function: A conceptual model. Oncology Nursing Forum, 34(5), 981-994.
- Insel, K., Hess, L. M., & Insel, K. C. (2007). Chemotherapy-related change in cognitive function: a conceptual model. Oncology nursing forum, 34(5).
- Insel, K., Morrow, D., Brewer, B., & Figueredo, A. (2006). Executive function, working memory, and medication adherence among older adults. The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences, 61(2), P102-7.
- Insel, K. C., Reminger, S. L., & Hsiao, C. P. (2006). The negative association of independent personality and medication adherence. Journal of aging and health, 18(3), 407-18.
- Insel, K. C., Reminger, S. L., & Hsiao, C. (2006). The negative association of independent personality and medication adherence. Journal of Aging and Health, 18(3), 407-418.
- Shrago, L. C., Reifsnider, E., & Insel, K. (2006). The Neonatal Bowel Output Study: indicators of adequate breast milk intake in neonates. Pediatric nursing, 32(3), 195-201.
- Shrago, L. C., Reifsnider, E., & Insel, K. (2006). The Neonatal Bowel Output Study: indicators of adequate breast milk intake in neonates.. Pediatric nursing., 32(3), 195-201.
- Insel, K. C., Meek, P. M., & Leventhal, H. (2005). Differences in illness representation among pulmonary patients and their providers. Journal of Health Psychology, 10(1), 147-162.
- Insel, K. C., Palmer, R. F., Stroup-Benham, C. A., Markides, K. S., & Espino, D. V. (2005). Association between change in systolic blood pressure and cognitive decline among elderly Mexican Americans: Data from the hispanic established population for epidemiology study of the elderly. Experimental Aging Research, 31(1), 35-54.
- Insel, K. C., & Cole, L. (2005). Individualizing memory strategies to improve medication adherence. Applied Nursing Research, 18(4), 199-204.
- Insel, K. C., & Badger, T. A. (2002). Deciphering the 4 D's: Cognitive decline, delirium, depression and dementia - A review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 38(4), 360-368.
Proceedings Publications
- Morrow, D. G., Lee, J. K., Insel, K. C., & Einstein, G. O. (2015). Opportunities for Technology: Translating an Efficacious Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence Among Older Adults. In Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Design for Everyday Life. Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 82-88.
Presentations
- Rosenfeld, A. G., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Carrington, J. M., Gephart, S. M., Insel, K. C., Loescher, L. J., Reed, P. G., Rosenfeld, A. G., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Carrington, J. M., Gephart, S. M., Insel, K. C., Loescher, L. J., & Reed, P. G. (2016, January). Defying the skeptics! Strategies and successes of an online PhD program.. AACN Doctoral Education Conference. Florida: AACN.
Poster Presentations
- Tolentino, D. A., Insel, K. C., & Gephart, S. M. (2020, November). The relationship between task-technology fit and nurses’ performance in the EHR. AMIA. Virtual: AMIA.
- Insel, K. C. (2016, November, 16-20, 2016). Understanding the Medication Adherence Strategies of Older Adults with Hypertension. The Gerontological Society of America’s 69th Annual Scientific meeting. New Orleans, LA.
- Rosenfeld, A. G., Crawford, R. S., Insel, K. C., & Reed, P. G. (2016, Spring). Health beliefs related to physical activity in patients living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.. Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association 22nd Annual SymposiumPreventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association.
Others
- Jason, K., Wager, M., Robles, D., Insel, K. C., Verhougstraete, M., O'Neill, L. M., Phillips, L. R., Fain, M. J., Yuan, N. P., Yang, Y., Kenning, H., Butt, H., Sokan, A. E., & Chen, Z. (2021, November). Impact of COVID-19 on Older Employees of a Large State University: Findings From a Mixed-Methods Study.. Symposium - Gerontological Society of America annual conference.