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Recent Research Publications

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

  • Ettinger, S., Powers, N., Ramamurthy, T., Thomas, D., Phan, K., Geller, P. A. (2024, May 15-17). Navigating Birth Trauma: A Scoping Review on Childbirth-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Early Relational Health in the Family [Oral Presentation]. National Perinatal Association Annual Conference, 2024, Anaheim, California, United States.
  • Geller, P.A., Ettinger, S., Sodowick, L., Hayes, C., Elgohail, M., Cui, Yi., Ma, Tony., Chang, K., Patterson, C. (2024, May). Co-Creating EmBRACE - A Mobile Health Solution to Improve Mental Health Screening and Support for NICU Parents: Preliminary Findings. Poster presented at the National Perinatal Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Hayes, C., Geller, P.A. (2024, May). Untangling the Connection: A Literature Review Examining Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as Risk Factor for Perinatal Depression (PND). Poster presented at the National Perinatal Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Phan, K.M., Sodowick, L., Ettinger, S., Hayes, C., Patterson, C., Geller, P.A. (2024, May). Weaving Connections: Drexel NPASS Helps Unravel Stress in the NICU. Poster presented at the National Perinatal Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Sodowick, L., Powers, N., Geller, P.A. (2024, May). “We Feel It Too:” A qualitative examination of secondary traumatic stress and coping strategies in NICU nurses. Oral presentation and poster presented at National Perinatal Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J., Geller, P.A., Ma, T., Chang, K., Elgohail, M., McDonough, M., Alvares, K., & Smoot, J. (2024, April). Using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to develop a mHealth intervention for postpartum depression. Oral presentation at the Eastern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Scientific Sessions, Boston, MA.
  • Elgohail, M., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J. A. Posmontier, B., Ma, T., Chang, K. McDonough, M., Alvares, K. & Smoot, J. (2024, March). MommaConnect, an app co-created with mothers and therapists to reduce postpartum depression and improve quality of mother-infant interaction: Considerations for Muslim mothers. Paper presentation at the Muslim Mental Health Conference, Stanford, CA.
  • Ettinger, S., Powers, N., Ramamurthy, T., Thomas, D., Phan, K., Geller, P. A. (2024, March 8-10). Navigating Birth Trauma: A Scoping Review on Childbirth-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Early Relational Health in the Family [Oral Presentation]. North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology 2024 Biennial Meeting, Aurora, Colorado, United States.
  • Geller, P. A., Nelson, A., Sodowick, L., Nsier, H., Maye, M., Hanson, S., Saxton, S., Shivers, M., Steinwurtzel, R., Anderson, M., & Patterson, C. (2024, March). Examining the toll: A scoping review of psychological distress in NICU providers. Poster presented at the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology Biennial Conference, Aurora, CO.
  • Geller, P. A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. A., Elgohail, M., Ma, T., Chang, K., McDonough, M., Smoot, J., & Alvares, K. (2024, March). Collaborative creation of MommaConnect: mHealth therapy app for enhancing mother-infant interaction and alleviating postpartum depression. Poster presented at the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology Biennial Conference, Aurora, CO.
  • Geller, P. A., Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J. A., Elgohail, M., Ma, T., Chang, K., McDonough, M., & Alvares, K. (2023, October). Co-creation of the MommaConnect mHealth therapy application to reduce postpartum depression and improve quality of mother-infant interaction in S. Dekel (Chair), Racial and ethnic disparities in peripartum mental health: From identification to prevention. Symposium presented at the Marcé of North America 2023 Conference, Alexandria, VA.
  • Geller, P. A., Nsier, H., Nelson, A., Maye, M., Sodowick, L., Hanson, S., Saxton, S., Steinwurtzel, R., Shivers, M., Anderson, M., & Patterson, C. (2023, October). Burnout and psychological distress in NICU providers: A scoping review of extant research. Poster presented at Marcé of North America 2023 Conference, Alexandria, VA.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

  • Sodowick, L. & Geller, P.A. (2024, June). “We Feel It Too:” A qualitative examination of secondary traumatic stress and coping strategies in NICU nurses. Poster presented at Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences Research Day, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Hayes, C., (2024, April). Untangling the Connection: Examining Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder as Risk Factor for Perinatal Depression. Oral presentation at Drexel University’s Emerging Graduate Scholar Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Phan, K.M. & Geller, P.A. (2023, July). NICU Nurse Training: On-demand virtual education for enhanced parent support. Poster presentation at the Drexel University's Undergraduate Week of Excellence Research Conference, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  • Posmontier, B., Horowitz, J.A., Geller, P.A., Elgohail, M., McDonough, M., Alvares, K., Smoot, J., Chang, K., & Ma, T. (2024). Applying the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to develop MommaConnect: A digital healthcare platform for addressing postpartum depression and improving infant well-being. Exploration of Neuroscience, 3, 309-320, https://doi.org/10.37349/en.2024.00052
  • Albanese, A.M., Smith, B.E., Geller, P.A., Bloch, J.R., Sikes, C., Kondracki, A.J., & Barkin, J.L. (2023). To guide or to self-guide?: Predictors of preferring a guided introduction to digital resources that promote postpartum mental health. Psychiatry International, 4(3), 208-219. doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint4030021
  • Baughcum, A.E., Clark, O.E., Lassen, S., Fortney, C.A., Rausch, J.A., Dunnells, Z.D.O., Geller, P.A., Olasvsky, A., Patterson, C. & Gerhardt, C.A. (2023). Preliminary validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Pediatric Psychology,48(6), 503-511. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsac081.
  • Grunberg, V.A., Geller, P.A., Hoffman, C., & Patterson, C. A. (2023). A biopsychosocial model of NICU family adjustment and child development. Journal of Perinatology, 43(4):510-517. doi: 10.1038/s41372-022-01585-1.
  • Klobodu, C., Stott, D., Chiarello, L., Posmontier, B., Elgohail, M., Geller, P.A., Horowitz, J.A., Milliron, B.J. (2023). Supporting optimal dietary behaviors in women with perinatal depression: A qualitative exploration of experiences, practices and challenges. Nutrition and Health. doi: 10.1177/02601060231187986. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37464788.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

  • Sodowick, L., Hartman, A., Geller, P.A., Schwartz, J., Posmontier, B., & Horowitz, J.A. (Spring/Summer 2023). The benefits of housing intensive outpatient programs in psychology training clinics through the lens of Drexel University’s Mother Baby Connections Program. Association of Psychology Training Clinics (APTC) Bulletin, 20-24.

AWARDS

  • Sharon Ettinger: Steiner Young Investigator Award, North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology 2024 Biennial Meeting
  • Sharon Ettinger: Dr. Al Pizzaca Scholar Award, National Perinatal Association (2024)
  • Caroline Hayes: Best Virtual Presentation, Drexel University’s Emerging Graduate Scholar Conference (2024)
  • Leah Sodowick: Poster Award for Basic and Applied Research, National Perinatal Association (2024)
  • Leah Sodowick: Professor Doug Chute Exceptional Mentoring/ TA Award, Drexel University (2024)
  • Leah Sodowick: Outstanding Student Award, Drexel University (2024)