List of Peer Reviewed Publications: 1999- present (Total 100)
2006 (2)
- Delclos GL, Arif AA, Aday L, Carson A, Lai D, Lusk C, Stock T, Symanski E, Whitehead LW, Benavides FG, Anto JM. A Validated Asthma Questionnaire for Healthcare Workers. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2006; 63:173-179.
- Arif AA and Rohrer JE. The relationship between obesity, hyperglycemia symptoms, and health-related quality of life among Hispanic and non-Hispanic white children and adolescents. BMC Family Practice 2006, 7:3
- Shah SM, Ross AG, Chotani R, Arif AA, Neurdof C. Tuberculin reactivity among health care workers in health care settings. In press American Journal of Infection Control.
- Roongsritong C, Bradley J, Sutthiwan P, Simoni J, Arif AA, Meyerrose G. Elevated carboxy-terminal peptide of procollagen type I in elderly with diastolic dysfunction. In press American Journal of Medical Sciences.
- Pierce JR, Denison AV, Arif AA, Rohrer JE. Living Near a Trail is Associated with Increased Odds of Walking Among Patients Using Community Clinics. In press J Community Health
- Xu KT. State-level variations in income-related inequality in health and health achievement in the US. In press. Social Science & Medicine .
- Xu KT, Borders TF. Racial and ethnic disparities in the financial burden of prescription drugs among older Americans. In press Journal of Health and Human Services Administration.
- Collins B, Borders TF, TeBrink T, Xu KT. Utilization of prescription medications and ancillary pharmacy services among rural elders in West Texas: distance barriers and implications for telepharmacy. In press Journal of Health and Human Services Administration.
2005 (Total 9)
- Arif AA and Rohrer JE. Patterns of Alcohol Drinking and its Association with Obesity: Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994. BMC Public Health 2005, 5:126 [Highly Accessed].
- Arif AA, Rohrer JE, Delclos GL. A population-based study of asthma, quality of life, and occupation among elderly Hispanic and non-Hispanic whites: a cross-sectional investigation. BMC Public Health 2005, 5:97
- Borders TF, Xu KT, Bocci D, Cohen L, and SoRelle-Miner D. College campus smoking policies and programs and students smoking behaviors. BMC Public Health. 2005. 5:74.
- Xu KT, Ragain RM. The Effects of Weight Status on the Recommendations of and Adherence to Lifestyle Modifications among Hypertensive Adults. Journal of Human Hypertension. 2005. 19(5):365-71.
- Bradley JC, Anderson JE, Xu KT, Brown SM. Comparison of Colvard pupillometer and infrared digital photography for measurement of the dark-adapted pupil diameter.Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 2005. 31(11):2129-2132.
- Rohrer JE, Rohland BM, Denison A, Way A. Frequency of Alcohol Use and Obesity in Community Medicine Patients. BMC Family Practice. 2005. 6(17):Published. Apr 2005.
- Borders TF,Heavner J,Kruse G,Xu KT. Patient Involvement in Medical Decision-making and Pain Among Elders: Physician Or Patient-driven?. BMC Health Services Research. 5(4): 2005.
- Brown SM, Bradley JC, Chadwick A, Xu KT, McCartney DL. Visual Field Changes after LASIK. J Cataract Refractive Surg. 2005 Apr;31(4):687-93.
- Khanani AM, Brown SM, Xu KT. Six Month Variability of the Dark Adapted Pupil Diameter.
J Cataract Refractive Surg. 2005. 31(5):987-990.
2004 (Total 22)
- Arif AA, Borders TF, Patterson PJ, Rohrer JE, Xu KT. Prevalence and correlates of paediatric asthma and wheezing in a largely rural USA population. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 40(4):189-94. Apr 2004.
- Arif AA, Venati G, Borders TF, Rohrer JE. Correlates of physician visits among children and adolescents in west Texas. J Rural Health. 20(3):296-300. 2004.
- Slauterbeck JR, Pankratz K, Xu KT, Bozeman SC, Hardy DM. Canine Ovariohysterectomy and Orchiectomy Increase the Prevalence of ACL Injury. Clinical Orthopedics & Related Research. 2004. 429:301-305.
- Borders TF, Brannon-Goedeke A, Arif A, Xu KT. Parents reports of children’s medical care access: Are there Mexican-American vs. non-Hispanic white disparities?. Medical Care 2004 , 42(9):884-892.
- Borders TF, Aday LA, Xu KT,Factors associated with health-related quality of life among an older population in a largely rural western region. Journal of Rural Health. 20(1):67-75. 2004
- Borders TF, Rural community-dwelling elders reports of access to care: Are there Hispanic disparities?. Journal of Rural Health. 20(3):210-220. 2004.
- Rohrer JE, Pierce JR, Denison A,Walkability and self-rated health in primary care patients. BMC Family Practice. 5:29. Dec 2004.
- Rohrer JE, Rohland BM. Psychosocial risk factors for obesity among women in a family planning clinic. BMC Family Practice. 5:20. 20 Sep 2004.
- Rohrer J, Pierce JR, Blackburn C,Lifestyle and Mental Health. Preventive Medicine. 40:438-443. 13 Aug 2004.
- Xu KT, Borders TF, Arif AA. Ethnic differences in parents' perception of participatory decision-making style of their children's physicians. Medical Care. 2004, 42(4), 328-35
- Rohrer J, Borders T. Healthy Skepticism. Preventive Medicine. 39:1234-1237. 10 Jun 2004.
- Rohrer JE, Young R,Self-esteem, stress and self-rated health in family planning clinic patients. BMC Family Practice 5:11. June 2004.
- Rohrer JE, Arif AA, Pierce JR Jr, Blackburn C,Unsafe neighborhoods, social group activity, and self-rated health. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : Jphmp. 10(2):124-9. 2004.
- Borders TF, Rohrer JE, Xu KT, Smith DR,Older persons' evaluations of health care: the effects of medical skepticism and worry about health. Health Services Research. 39(1):35-52. 2004.
- Rohrer JE. Medical care usage and self-rated mental health. BMC Public Health. 4:3. Feb 2004.
- Rohrer JE, Kruse G, Zhang Y. Hispanic ethnicity, rural residence, and regular source of care. Journal of Community Health. 29(1):1-13. Feb 2004.
- Rohland BM, Kruse GR & Rohrer JE. Validation of a single-item measure of burnout against the Maslach Burnout Inventory among physicians. Stress and Health 20:75-79, 2004. Stress and Health 20:75-79, 2004. 20:75-79. 2004.
- Rohrer J. Performance contracting for public health: the potential and the implications. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : Jphmp. 10(1):23-5. Jan-F 2004.
- Xu, KT. The combined effects of participating styles of elderly patients and their physicians on satisfaction. Health Services Research. 2004. 39(2):377-39.
- Kosloske AM, Love CL, Rohrer JE, Goldthorn JF, Lacey SR,The diagnosis of appendicitis in children: outcomes of a strategy based on pediatric surgical evaluation. Pediatrics. 113(1 Pt 1):29-34. Jan 2004.
- Khanani AM, Brown SM, Xu KT. Normal values for a clinical test of letter recognition contrast sensitivity. J Cataract Refractive Surg. 2004. 30:2377-2382
- Brown SM, Khanani, AM, Xu, KT. Day to day variability of the dark adapted pupil diameter. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 2004. (30):639-644 .
2003 (16)
- Arif AA , Delclos GL, Whitehead LW, Tortolero SR, and Lee ES. Occupational exposures associated with work-related asthma and work-related wheezing among U.S. workers. Am J Indust Med 2003; 44:368-376
- Arif AA , Delclos G L, Lee ES, Tortolero SR, and Whitehead LW. Prevalence and risk factors of asthma and wheezing among US adults: An analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III. European Resp J 2003;21:827-833
- Arif AA, Patterson PJ, Border TF, and Shah SM. The epidemiology of unintentional non-fatal injuries among children in the South Plains/Panhandle region of Texas. Texas J Rural Health 2003;21(2):31-41
- Borders TF, Warner R, Sutkin G.,Satisfaction with health care and cancer screening practices among women in the Permian Basin. Preventive Medicine. 36:652-658. 2003.
- Rohrer JE, Kruse G, Borders T, Kupersmith J,Realized access to physician services among the elderly in West Texas. The Journal of Rural Health. 19(1):72-8. Winter 2003.
- Rohrer JE,Outcomes research in nephrology. Seminars in Nephrology. 23(3):250-4. May 2003.
- Rohrer JE, Jenkins MR, Kruse G,Satisfaction with Care among Patients with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 21(1):51-59. 2003.
- Rohrer JE, Kruse GR, Borders TF, Xu KT, Kupersmith J. Utilization of health services by seniors in West Texas. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 21(1):60-72. 2003.
- Xu KT, Borders TF,Characteristics of rural elderly persons who bypass local pharmacies. Journal of Rural Health. 19(2):156-164. 2003.
- Xu KT, Borders TF,Gender, health, and physician visits among adults in the United States. American Journal of Public Health. 93(7):1076-9. July 2003.
- Xu KT, Financial disparities in prescription drug use between elderly and nonelderly Americans. Health Affairs (project Hope). 22(5):210-21. 2003.
- Xu KT, Moloney M, Phillips S,Economics of suboptimal drug use: cost-savings of using JNC-recommended medications for management of uncomplicated essential hypertension. The American Journal of Managed Care. 9(8):529-36. August 2003.
- Xu KT, Rojas-Fernandez CH,Ancillary community pharmacy services provided to older people in a largely rural and ethnically diverse region: a survey of consumers in West Texas. The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association.. 19(1):79-86. Winter 2003
- Xu, KT and Irons BK,Communication of drug affordability between physicians and elderly patients. The Journal of Pharmacy Technology. 19(5):271-277. 2003.
- Xu KT, Smith S, Borders T. Access to prescription drugs among noninstitutionalized elderly people in west T exas. American Jo urnal of Health-System Pharmacy 60(7):675-682. 2003.
- Rojas-F e rnandez C, Xu KT. Do rural dwelling elderly and elderly Hispanic people receive adequate pharmacy services? An analysis of the Texas Tech 500 0 dataset. 2002 . Pharmacotherapy 22(3):410.
2002 (Total 18)
- Arif AA , Whitehead LW, Delclos GL, Tortolero SR, and Lee ES. Prevalence and risk factors of work-related asthma by industry among U.S. Workers: Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988-1994). Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2002;59(8): 505-11
- Allen DD, Nadesan B, Lee JW, Bickel U, Haase MR. and Arif A. Evaluation of novel teaching approaches in the Texas Tech University HSC School of Pharmacy elective, Drugs of Abuse. Journal of Pharmacy Teaching. 2002;10:1-16.
- Borders TF, Xu KT, Rohrer JE, Warner R,Are rural residents and Hispanics less satisfied with medical care? Evidence from the Permian Basin. The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association.. 18(1):84-92. Winter 2002.
- Culica D, Rohrer J, Ward M, Hilsenrath P, Pomrehn P,Medical checkups: who does not get them?. American Journal of Public Health. 92(1):88-91. Jan 2002.
- Rohrer JE, Xu KT, Kruse G, Borders TF, Kupersmith, J.,Utilization of health services by seniors in West Texas. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 21(1):60-72. 2002.
- Rohrer JE, Xu KT, Bickley L,Duration of heart disease visits by elderly patients: productivity versus quality. Health Services Management Research : an Official Journal of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration / Hsmc, Aupha.. 15(3):141-6. 2002.
- Rohrer JE,Medical Resources and Mortality in the Panhandle. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 20(2):23-30. 2002.
- Rohrer JE, Borders TF, Rohland BM,High-Use of Medical Care Among Elderly Persons With Heart Disease. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 20(1):34-43. 2002.
- Rohrer, J.E., Borders, T.F., and B.M. Rohland. High-use of medical care among elderly persons with heart disease. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 20(1):34-43. 2002.
- Saleh SS, Vaughn T, Rohrer JE. The effect of governing board composition on rural hospitals' involvement in provider-sponsored managed care organizations. Journal of Healthcare Management / American College of Healthcare Executives.. 47(5):321-33; discussion 3. 2002.
- Xu KT. Compensating behaviors, regret, and heterogeneity in the dynamics of smoking behavior. Social Science & Medicine 54(1):133-46. 2002.
- Xu, K.T., Rohrer, J.E., and T.F. Borders.,Practice type and ability to refer. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 7(3), 1-8. 2002.
- Xu KT, Smith S, Borders TF. Access to pharmaceutical care services among elderly persons in West Texas. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 60:675-82. 2002.
- Xu T, Rohrer J, Borders T. The impact of managed care and practice size on primary care physicians' perceived ability to refer. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy. 7(3):143-50. 2002.
- Xu KT,Choice of and overall satisfaction with pharmacies among a community-dwelling elderly population. Medical Care. 40(12):1283-93. December 2002.
- Xu KT, Usual source of care in preventive service use: a regular doctor versus a regular site. Health Services Research. 37(6):1509-29. December 2002.
- Slauterbeck JR, Fuzie SF, Smith MP, Clark RJ, Xu KT, Starch DW, and Hardy DM,The menstrual cycle, sex hormones, and ACL injury. Journal of Athletic Training. 37(3):275-280. 2002
- Rojas-Fernandez C, Xu KT,Do rural dwelling elderly and elderly Hispanic people receive adequate pharmacy services? An analysis of the Texas Tech 5000 dataset. Pharmacotherapy. 22(3):410. 2002
2001 (Total 9)
- Borders, T.F. and J.E. Rohrer,Rural residence and migration for specialty physician care. Health Care Management Review. 26(3):41-50. 2001.
- Borders TF,A review of primary care physiciansÂ’ detection, diagnosis, and treatment of depression. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 19(4):51-59. 2001.
- Borders, T.F. and Rohrer, J.E.,Identifying market segments for physician services: variations by gender. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 19(3):29-42. 2001.
- Rohrer JE, Borders TF,Progressive medical care in non-metropolitan areas. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 19(1):57-66. 2001.
- Borders TF, Rohrer JE,Rural residence and migration for specialty physician care. Health Care Management Review. 26(3):40-9. Summer 2001.
- Saleh SS, Vaughn T, Rohrer JE,Rural hospitals and the adoption of managed care strategies. The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association.. 17(3):210-9. Summer 2001.
- Rohrer JE, Borders TF.,Community Perinatal Needs Assessment for the Northwest Region of Texas. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 19(4):9-21. 2001.
- Rohrer JE, Borders TF.,Progressive Medical Care in Non-metropolitan Areas. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 19(1):57-66. 2001.
- Rohrer JE.,Population Density and Mortality in the Panhandle. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 19(2):49-60. 2001.
2000 (Total 12)
- Borders TF, Rohrer JE, Vaughn TE,Limitations of secondary data for strategic marketing in rural areas. Health Services Management Research : an Official Journal of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration / Hsmc, Aupha.. 13(4):216-22. 2000.
- Borders TF, Rohrer JE, Hilsenrath PE, Ward MM,Why rural residents migrate for family physician care. The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association.. 16(4):337-48. 2000.
- Borders TF, Warner R.,Rural residence, Hispanic ethnicity, and perceived accessibility of medical care. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 18(4):35-47. 2000.
- Rohland BM, Rohrer JE, Richards CC,The long-term effect of outpatient commitment on service use. Administration and Policy in Mental Health. 27(6):383-94. July 2000.
- Rohland BM, Saleh SS, Rohrer JE, Romitti PA,Acceptability of telepsychiatry to a rural population. Psychiatric Services ( washington, D.c.). 51(5):672-4. May 2000.
- Rohrer JE, Vaughn T, Knott A, Westermann J,Health status and health professional visits in a rural area. Health Services Management Research : an Official Journal of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration / Hsmc, Aupha.. 13(2):127-32. May 2000.
- Rohland BM, Langbehn DR, Rohrer JE,Relationship between service effectiveness and satisfaction among persons receiving Medicaid mental health services. Psychiatric Services ( washington, D.c.). 51(2):248-50. February 2000.
- Rohrer JE,Rigor at the expense of relevance equals rigidity: where to next in the study of medical care utilization?. Health Services Research. 34(6):1307-10; discussion. February 2000.
- Rohrer JE, Xu KT, Schiffer RB,Risk Factors for Hospital Admission of Long-Term Dementia Patients. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 18(3):66-71. 2000.
- Rohrer JE.,Chronic Lung Disease in Texas: The Quiet Epidemic. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 18(3):72-78. 2000
- Shih YCT, Xu KT. Methodological Issues in Estimating Disease Progression: Is Markov Model the Best Method? in Health. 2(2): 102. 2000. Value
- Shih YCT, Xu KT,Methodological Issues in Estimating Disease Progression: Is Markov Model the Best Method?. Value in Health. 2(2):102. 2000.
1999 (Total 11)
- Wakefield DS, Wakefield BJ, Uden-Holman T, Borders T, Blegen M, Vaughn T,Understanding why medication administration errors may not be reported. American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality.. 14(2):81-8. 1999.
- Wakefield DS, Wakefield BJ, Borders T, Uden-Holman T, Blegen M, Vaughn T,Understanding and comparing differences in reported medication administration error rates. American Journal of Medical Quality : the Official Journal of the American College of Medical Quality.. 14(2):73-80. 1999.
- Rohrer JE, Loh SC,Improvements in the performance of local public health agencies. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : Jphmp. 5(6):55-61. November 1999.
- Rohrer JE, Culica DV,Identifying high-users of medical care in a farming-dependent county. Health Care Management Review. 24(4):28-34. 1999.
- Rohrer JE, Rohland BM, Westermann J, Knott A, Zwick J,Managed care for substance abuse treatment: impact in Iowa. Administration and Policy in Mental Health. 26(6):429-33. July 1999.
- Rohland BM, Rohrer JE, Culica D,Substitution of psychiatric care by primary care physicians: impact of the Iowa Medicaid managed mental health care plan. Administration and Policy in Mental Health. 26(5):369-71. May 1999.
- Rohrer JE, Vaughn T, Westermann J,Mission-driven marketing: a rural example. Journal of Healthcare Management / American College of Healthcare Executives.. 44(2):103-15; discussion 1. 1999.
- Rohrer JE, Hilsenrath P,Client satisfaction with substance abuse treatment. Health Marketing Quarterly. 17(2):31-42. 1999.
- Rohrer JE, Vaughan MS, Cadoret R, Zwick J,Follow-up contact bias in evaluation of substance abuse treatment programs. Administration and Policy in Mental Health. 26(3):207-12. Jan 1999.
- Rohrer JE.,Social Support and High-Users of Rural Family Medicine. Texas Journal of Rural Health. 17:22-29. 1999.
- Rohland BM, Rohrer JE.,County Funding of Mental Health Services in a Rural State. Psychiatric Services.. 49(5):691-93. 1999.
