Hometown
Madison, CT
Undergraduate Education
BS, Marist College, 2007
Graduate Education
MPH, Columbia University, 2010
Research Interests
Behavioral medicine, health services research, chronic disease prevention, outcomes research, mixed methods
Publications and Presentations
Publications
Minges KE, Bikdeli B, Wang Y, Kim N, Desai MM, Curtis JP, and Krumholz HM. (In press). National trends in pulmonary embolism hospitalization rates and outcomes for adults ≥65 years of age in the United States (1999-2010). American Journal of Cardiology.
Fiorilli PN, Minges KE, Herrin J, Messenger J, Ting H, Nallamothu B, Lipner R, Holmboe E, Brennan J, and Curtis JP. (In press). Association of interventional cardiology board certification and in-hospital outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Circulation.
Minges KE and Redeker N. (In press). Delayed school start times and adolescent sleep: A systematic review of the experimental evidence. Sleep Medicine Reviews. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2015.06.002
Chao A, Minges KE, Park C, Dumser S, Murphy K, Grey M, & Whittemore R. (In press). General life and diabetes-related stressors in youth with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Pediatric Health Care.
Minges KE, Owen N, Salmon J, Chao A, Dunstan DW, and Whittemore R. (2015). Reducing youth screen time: Qualitative metasynthesis of findings on barriers and facilitators. Health Psychology, 34(4): 381-397. doi: 10.1037/hea0000172
Minges KE, Chao A, Nam S, Grey M, and Whittemore R. (2015). Weight status, gender, and race/ethnicity: Are there differences in meeting recommended health behavior guidelines for adolescents? The Journal of School Nursing. 31(2):135-45.doi: 10.1177/1059840514554089.
Whittemore R., Chao A, Jang M, Minges KE, and Park C. (2014). Methods for knowledge synthesis: An overview. Heart & Lung, 43(5), 453-461. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2014.05.014.
Lipska KJ, Ross JS, Wang Y, Inzucchi SE, Minges KE, Karter AJ, Huang ES, Desai MM., Gill TM & Krumholz HK (2014). National trends in admissions for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia among Medicare beneficiaries, 1999-2011. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(7), 1116-1124. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.1824.
Minges KE and Curtis JP. (2014). Living in the readmission era. Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, 7(1), 9-10. doi: 10.1161/circinterventions.114.001174.
Chao A., Whittemore R., Minges KE, Murphy KM, & Grey M. (2014). Self-management in early adolescence and differences by age at diagnosis and duration of type 1 diabetes. The Diabetes Educator, 40(2), 167-177. doi: 10.1177/0145721713520567.
Minges KE, Whittemore R., and Grey M. (2013). Overweight and obesity in youth with type 1 diabetes. Annual Review of Nursing Research, 31, 47-69. doi: 10.1891/0739-6686.31.47.
Minges KE, Magliano DJ, Owen N, Daly RM, Salmon J, Shaw JE, Zimmet PZ, and Dunstan DW. Associations of strength training with impaired glucose metabolism: the AusDiab Study. (2013). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(2), 299-303.
Minges KE, Zimmet P, Magliano DJ, Dunstan DW, Brown A, and Shaw JE. Diabetes prevalence and determinants in Indigenous Australian populations: A systematic review. (2011). Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 93(2), 139-149.
Minges KE, Cormick G, Unglik E, and Dunstan DW. Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes: an effectiveness study in a community setting. (2011). International Journal of Behavior, Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8(50). doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-50.
Presentations/Abstracts:
Chao A, Dumser S, Murphy K, Minges KE, Whittemore R, and Grey M. Health-related quality of life in teens with T1D: Parents vs. teen-report. (2015). American Diabetes Association, Boston MA, June 6.
Whittemore R, Jeon S, Liberti LS, Chao A, Minges KE, Murphy K, and Grey M. Implementation and efficacy of two internet interventions for teens with T1D. American Diabetes Association, Boston MA, June 6.
Minges KE and Redeker N. (2015). Delayed school start times and adolescent sleep: A systematic review of the experimental evidence. Sleep Research Symposium. Yale Center for Sleep Disturbance in Acute and Chronic Conditions. New Haven, CT, April 24.
Minges KE, Ritholz MD, Boyer B, Markowitz JT, Pyatak E, and Helgeson V. (2015). Emerging adulthood in adolescents and young adults with diabetes: Opportunity for behavioral medicine. Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Antonio, TX, April 23-25.
Park C, Dixon J, Chao A, Minges KE, Jang M, Grey M, and Whittemore R. (2015). Demographic, personal and behavioral correlates of dietary patterns in diverse adolescents. Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Antonio, TX, April 23-25.
Jang M, Minges KE, Chao A, Park C, Grey M, and Whittemore R. (2015). Different types of sedentary behavior in adolescents and their relationship with body mass index. Eastern Nursing Research Society. Washington, DC, April 15-17.
Minges KE, Strait MS, Camhi S, Lichtman JH, Dreyer RP, Geda M, Bueno H, Curtis JP, and Krumholz HK. (2015). Physical activity patterns and determinants following acute myocardial infarction: Insights from the VIRGO Study (Variation in Recovery: Role of Gender on Outcome of Young Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients). American Heart Association, EPI/Lifestyle, Baltimore, MD, March 3-6.
Minges KE, Bikdeli B, Wang Y, and Krumholz HK. National and regional trends in deep vein thrombosis hospitalization rates, discharge disposition, and outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries, 1999-2010 (2014). American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA, November 15-19. (Invited oral presentation).
Minges KE and Dunstan DW. Effects of a community-based strength training program on physical function and adiposity: A pilot study among older Aboriginal Australians. (2014). American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA, November 15-19.
Minges KE, Salmon J, Owen N, Dunstan DW, Chao A, and Whittemore R. (2014). Barriers and facilitators to reduce screen time in youth: a qualitative metasynthesis. Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, April 24-26.
Chao A, Park C, Minges KE, Dumser S, Murphy KM, Grey M, and Whittemore R. (2014). General life and diabetes stressors in teens with type 1 diabetes. Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, April 24-26.
Minges KE and Guthrie B. (2014). Paradigm shift? Exploring the epistemology, scientific development, and future progress of the physical activity paradigm. Eastern Nursing Research Society, Philadelphia, PA, April 9-11.
Fiorilli PN, Minges KE, Herrin J, Messenger J, Ting H, Nallamothu B, Lipner R, Holmboe E, Brennan J, and Curtis JP. (2014). Association of interventional cardiology board certification and in-hospital outcomes of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. American College of Cardiology, Washington, DC, March 28-31. (Invited oral presentation).
Minges KE, Chen PG, Cherlin E, Rumsfeld J, Messenger J, Hermann T, Elma MA, and Curtis JP. (2014). Integrating National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) information into the care of percutaneous coronary intervention patients: a qualitative perspective. American College of Cardiology, Washington, DC, March 28-31.
Curtis JP, Minges KE, Cherlin E, Elma MC, Bernheim SM, Messenger J, Ting HH, Berg D, Chen PC. (2013). Qualitative study of the organizational strategies of high- and low-performing PCI hospitals: Insights from TOP PCI. American Heart Association, Dallas, TX, November 16-20. (Invited oral presentation).
Bikdeli B, Wang Y, Minges KE, Nallamothu BK, Kim N, Desai M, Masoudi FA, Spertus JA, Goldhaber SZ, Krumholz HM. (2013). Trends in use of thrombolytic therapy among Fee-For-Service Medicare Beneficiaries with acute pulmonary embolism. American Heart Association, Dallas, TX, November 16-20.
Minges KE, Whittemore R, Chao A, Murphy K, Grey M. (2013). Overweight/obese girls with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at high risk for adverse behavioral health outcomes. American Diabetes Association, Chicago, IL, June 21-25.
Chao A, Whittemore R, Minges KE, Murphy K, Grey M. (2013). Developmental stage at diagnosis and duration of diabetes: implications for young adolescents with type 1 diabetes. American Diabetes Association, Chicago, IL, June 21-25.
Lipska KJ, Wang Y, Ross JS, Inzucchi SE, Huang ES, Karter AJ, Minges KE, Mayur M, Krumholz HM. (2013). National trends in hospital admissions for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia among Medicare beneficiaries, 1999-2010. American Diabetes Association, Chicago, IL, June 21-25. (Invited oral presentation).
Whittemore R, Chao A, Jang M, Minges KE. (2013). Methodological advances in knowledge synthesis to transform nursing research and practice.” Eastern Nursing Research Society. Boston, MA, April 17-19.
Minges KE, Chao A, Grey M, Whittemore R. (2013). Health behaviors and weight status in urban youth. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45, B-108.
Minges KE, Bikdeli B, Wang Y, Kim N, Curtis JP, Desai M, Krumholz KM. (2013). National trends in pulmonary embolism hospitalization rates and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries, 1999-2010. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 61, E2070. (Invited oral presentation).
Minges KE, Herrin J, Krumholz HM, Curtis JP. (2013). Development and validation of a simple risk score to predict 30-day readmission for PCI. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 61, E1740. (Invited oral presentation).
Dodson JA, Wang Y, Desai M, Hashim S, Lissa S, Barreto-Filho JA, Kim N, Minges KE, Krumholz HM. 2012. “Declining Early and Late Mortality after Mitral Valve Surgery among Medicare Patients.” Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes, Atlanta, GA. (Invited oral presentation).
Minges KE, Wang YF, Dodson JA, Normand SLT, Rathore SS, Ting HH, Nallamothu BK, Messenger J, Krumholz HK, Curtis J. 2011. “Physician Annual Volume and In-hospital Mortality following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.” American Heart Association, Orlando, FL.
Minges KE, Hodshon B, Curtis J. 2011. “Translating Outstanding Performance in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Study Design.” American College of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Data Registry. New Orleans, LA.
Minges KE, Robinson C, Dunstan DW. 2010. “Evaluation of a Community-based Strength Training Program to Promote Health and Well-being in Older Indigenous Australians.” International Federation on Ageing. Melbourne, Australia. (Invited oral presentation).
Hamilton A, Minges KE, Patel S, Weiss ES, Temple L, Elkin E. 2009. “Economic and Social Impacts of Disease and Treatment in Older Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer.” Memorial Sloan-Kettering Clinical Research Professionals Week, Poster Session. New York, NY.
Awards and Extracurricular Activities:
T32 Predoctoral Research Fellow (NIDDK T32-DK097718; PI: M. Grey, S. Weinzimer, Multidisciplinary Behavioral Research Training in Type 1 Diabetes)
Early Career Award, American Heart Association, Epidemiology and Lifestyle Council, 2015
Fulbright Scholar, Australia, 2009-2010
Marist Alumni Recruiting Team; Volunteer, Big Brother Big Sister Program, Nutmeg Northern Connecticut; running with my dogs; kayaking; traveling