Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2010
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine 2017
  • Medical Instructor in the Department of Medicine, Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine 2012 - 2017
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • The IGNITE II CC: Engagement, Coordination, Demonstration, and Dissemination awarded by National Institutes of Health 2018 - 2023
  • The IGNITE II CC: Engagement, Coordination, Demonstration, and Dissemination awarded by National Institutes of Health 2018 - 2023
  • Campaign for Inclusive Care 2018 - 2020
  • Implementation, Adoption, and Utility of Family History in Diverse Care Settings awarded by National Institutes of Health 2013 - 2019
  • VGER, The Vanderbilt Genome-Electronic Records Project 2018 - 2019
  • Campaign for Inclusive Care 2018 - 2019
  • Family Structure, Informal Care and Long-term Care Insurance awarded by National Institutes of Health 2011 - 2014
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Goldstein, Karen M., Deborah A. Fisher, R Ryanne Wu, Lori A. Orlando, Cynthia J. Coffman, Janet M. Grubber, Tejinder Rakhra-Burris, et al. “An electronic family health history tool to identify and manage patients at increased risk for colorectal cancer: protocol for a randomized controlled trial..” Trials 20, no. 1 (October 7, 2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3659-y.
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    • Shepherd-Banigan, Megan, Nina Sperber, Kevin McKenna, Terri K. Pogoda, and Courtney H. Van Houtven. “Leveraging institutional support for family caregivers to meet the health and vocational needs of persons with disabilities..” Nurs Outlook, September 27, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2019.08.006.
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    • Shepherd-Banigan, Megan, Brystana G. Kaufman, Kasey Decosimo, Joshua Dadolf, Nathan A. Boucher, Elizabeth P. Mahanna, Rebecca Bruening, et al. “Adaptation and Implementation of a Family Caregiver Skills Training Program: From Single Site RCT to Multisite Pragmatic Intervention..” J Nurs Scholarsh, September 9, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12511.
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    • Zebrowski, Alexis M., Darcy E. Ellis, Frances K. Barg, Nina R. Sperber, Barbara A. Bernhardt, Joshua C. Denny, Paul R. Dexter, et al. “Qualitative study of system-level factors related to genomic implementation..” Genet Med 21, no. 7 (July 2019): 1534–40. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41436-018-0378-9.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Nathan A. Boucher, Roxana Delgado, Megan E. Shepherd-Banigan, Kevin McKenna, Madison Moore, Rachael Barrett, Margaret Kabat, and Courtney H. Van Houtven. “Including Family Caregivers In Seriously Ill Veterans' Care: A Mixed-Methods Study..” Health Aff (Millwood) 38, no. 6 (June 2019): 957–63. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00012.
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    • Wu, R Ryanne, Rachel A. Myers, Adam H. Buchanan, David Dimmock, Kimberly G. Fulda, Irina V. Haller, Susanne B. Haga, et al. “Effect of Sociodemographic Factors on Uptake of a Patient-Facing Information Technology Family Health History Risk Assessment Platform..” Appl Clin Inform 10, no. 2 (March 2019): 180–88. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1679926.
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    • Wu, R Ryanne, Rachel A. Myers, Nina Sperber, Corrine I. Voils, Joan Neuner, Catherine A. McCarty, Irina V. Haller, et al. “Implementation, adoption, and utility of family health history risk assessment in diverse care settings: evaluating implementation processes and impact with an implementation framework..” Genet Med 21, no. 2 (February 2019): 331–38. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41436-018-0049-x.
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    • Bruening, Rebecca, Nina Sperber, Katherine Miller, Sara Andrews, Karen Steinhauser, G Darryl Wieland, Jennifer Lindquist, et al. “Connecting Caregivers to Support: Lessons Learned From the VA Caregiver Support Program..” J Appl Gerontol, January 18, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464818825050.
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    • Shepherd-Banigan, Megan E., Abigail Shapiro, Jennifer R. McDuffie, Mira Brancu, Nina R. Sperber, Courtney H. Van Houtven, Andrzej S. Kosinski, Neha N. Mehta, Avishek Nagi, and John W. Williams. “Interventions That Support or Involve Caregivers or Families of Patients with Traumatic Injury: a Systematic Review..” J Gen Intern Med 33, no. 7 (July 2018): 1177–86. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-018-4417-7.
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    • Orlando, Lori A., Nina R. Sperber, Corrine Voils, Marshall Nichols, Rachel A. Myers, R Ryanne Wu, Tejinder Rakhra-Burris, et al. “Developing a common framework for evaluating the implementation of genomic medicine interventions in clinical care: the IGNITE Network's Common Measures Working Group..” Genet Med 20, no. 6 (June 2018): 655–63. https://doi.org/10.1038/gim.2017.144.
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    • Wang, Virginia, Kelli Allen, Courtney H. Van Houtven, Cynthia Coffman, Nina Sperber, Elizabeth P. Mahanna, Cathleen Colón-Emeric, et al. “Supporting teams to optimize function and independence in Veterans: a multi-study program and mixed methods protocol..” Implement Sci 13, no. 1 (April 20, 2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13012-018-0748-3.
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    • Voils, Corrine I., Vickie L. Venne, Hollis Weidenbacher, Nina Sperber, and Santanu Datta. “Comparison of Telephone and Televideo Modes for Delivery of Genetic Counseling: a Randomized Trial..” J Genet Couns 27, no. 2 (April 2018): 339–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-017-0189-1.
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    • Garrido, Melissa M., Richard M. Allman, Steven D. Pizer, James L. Rudolph, Kali S. Thomas, Nina R. Sperber, Courtney H. Van Houtven, and Austin B. Frakt. “Innovation in a Learning Health Care System: Veteran-Directed Home- and Community-Based Services..” J Am Geriatr Soc 65, no. 11 (November 2017): 2446–51. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15053.
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    • Damschroder, Laura J., Caitlin M. Reardon, Nina Sperber, Claire H. Robinson, Jacqueline J. Fickel, and Eugene Z. Oddone. “Implementation evaluation of the Telephone Lifestyle Coaching (TLC) program: organizational factors associated with successful implementation..” Transl Behav Med 7, no. 2 (June 2017): 233–41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-016-0424-6.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Janet S. Carpenter, Larisa H. Cavallari, Laura J Damschroder, Rhonda M. Cooper-DeHoff, Joshua C. Denny, Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, et al. “Challenges and strategies for implementing genomic services in diverse settings: experiences from the Implementing GeNomics In pracTicE (IGNITE) network..” Bmc Med Genomics 10, no. 1 (May 22, 2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12920-017-0273-2.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Corrine I. Voils, Norma B. Coe, R Tamara Konetzka, Jillian Boles, and Courtney Harold Van Houtven. “How Can Adult Children Influence Parents' Long-Term Care Insurance Purchase Decisions?.” Gerontologist 57, no. 2 (April 1, 2017): 292–99. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnu082.
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    • Kinsinger, Linda S., Charles Anderson, Jane Kim, Martha Larson, Stephanie H. Chan, Heather A. King, Kathryn L. Rice, et al. “Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening in the Veterans Health Administration..” Jama Intern Med 177, no. 3 (March 1, 2017): 399–406. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.9022.
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    • Andrews, Sara M., Nina R. Sperber, Jennifer M. Gierisch, Susanne Danus, Stephanie L. Macy, Hayden B. Bosworth, David Edelman, and Matthew J. Crowley. “Patient perceptions of a comprehensive telemedicine intervention to address persistent poorly controlled diabetes..” Patient Prefer Adherence 11 (2017): 469–78. https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S125673.
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    • Broyles, Ila H., Nina R. Sperber, Corrine I. Voils, R Tamara Konetzka, Norma B. Coe, and Courtney Harold Van Houtven. “Understanding the Context for Long-Term Care Planning..” Med Care Res Rev 73, no. 3 (June 2016): 349–68. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077558715614480.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Sara M. Andrews, Corrine I. Voils, Gregory L. Green, Dawn Provenzale, and Sara Knight. “Barriers and Facilitators to Adoption of Genomic Services for Colorectal Care within the Veterans Health Administration..” J Pers Med 6, no. 2 (April 28, 2016). https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm6020016.
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    • Wu, R Ryanne, Linda S. Kinsinger, Dawn Provenzale, Heather A. King, Patricia Akerly, Lottie K. Barnes, Santanu K. Datta, et al. “Implementation of new clinical programs in the VHA healthcare system: the importance of early collaboration between clinical leadership and research..” J Gen Intern Med 29 Suppl 4 (December 2014): 825–30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-014-3026-3.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Heather A. King, Karen Steinhauser, Natalie Ammarell, Susanne Danus, and Benjamin J. Powers. “Scheduled telephone visits in the veterans health administration patient-centered medical home..” Bmc Health Serv Res 14 (April 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-14-145.
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    • Sperber, Nina, Katherine S. Hall, Kelli Allen, Brenda M. DeVellis, Megan Lewis, and Leigh F. Callahan. “The role of symptoms and self-efficacy in predicting physical activity change among older adults with arthritis..” J Phys Act Health 11, no. 3 (March 2014): 528–35. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2012-0030.
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    • Sperber, N., I. Voils, N. B. Coe, R. Konetzka, J. Boles, and C. H. Van Houtven. “HOW DO FAMILY DYNAMICS INFLUENCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE (LTCI) PURCHASE DECISIONS?.” Gerontologist 53 (November 1, 2013): 397–397.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Kelli D. Allen, Brenda M. Devellis, Robert F. Devellis, Megan A. Lewis, and Leigh F. Callahan. “Differences in effectiveness of the active living every day program for older adults with arthritis..” J Aging Phys Act 21, no. 4 (October 2013): 387–401. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.21.4.387.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Margarete Sandelowski, and Corrine I. Voils. “Spousal support in a behavior change intervention for cholesterol management..” Patient Educ Couns 92, no. 1 (July 2013): 121–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2013.02.015.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Hayden B. Bosworth, Cynthia J. Coffman, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Eugene Z. Oddone, Morris Weinberger, and Kelli D. Allen. “Differences in osteoarthritis self-management support intervention outcomes according to race and health literacy..” Health Educ Res 28, no. 3 (June 2013): 502–11. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyt043.
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    • Allen, Kelli D., Hayden B. Bosworth, Dorothea S. Brock, Jennifer G. Chapman, Ranee Chatterjee, Cynthia J. Coffman, Santanu K. Datta, et al. “Patient and provider interventions for managing osteoarthritis in primary care: protocols for two randomized controlled trials..” Bmc Musculoskelet Disord 13 (April 24, 2012). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-60.
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Hayden B. Bosworth, Cynthia J. Coffman, Karen A. Juntilla, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Eugene Z. Oddone, Tessa A. Walker, Morris Weinberger, and Kelli D. Allen. “Participant evaluation of a telephone-based osteoarthritis self-management program, 2006-2009..” Prev Chronic Dis 9 (2012).
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    • Sperber, Nina R., Noel T. Brewer, and Jennifer S. Smith. “Influence of parent characteristics and disease outcome framing on HPV vaccine acceptability among rural, Southern women..” Cancer Causes Control 19, no. 1 (February 2008): 115–18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-007-9074-9.
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    • Stewart, Anita L., Melanie Grossman, Nathalie Bera, Dawn E. Gillis, Nina Sperber, Martha Castrillo, Leslie Pruitt, et al. “Multilevel perspectives on diffusing a physical activity promotion program to reach diverse older adults..” J Aging Phys Act 14, no. 3 (July 2006): 270–87. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.14.3.270.
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    • Stewart, Anita L., Dawn Gillis, Melanie Grossman, Martha Castrillo, Leslie Pruitt, Barbara McLellan, and Nina Sperber. “Diffusing a research-based physical activity promotion program for seniors into diverse communities: CHAMPS III..” Prev Chronic Dis 3, no. 2 (April 2006).
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    • Stewart, A. L., D. Gillis, M. Grossman, M. Castrillo, L. Pruitt, B. McLellan, and N. Sperber. “Diffusing a research-based physical activity promotion program for seniors into diverse communities: CHAMPS III.” Preventing Chronic Disease 3, no. 2 (January 1, 2006): 1–16.
    • Sperber, Nina R., Rebecca A. Bruening, Ashley Choate, Elizabeth Mahanna, Virginia Wang, Byron J. Powell, Teresa Damush, et al. “Implementing a Mandated Program Across a Regional Health Care System: A Rapid Qualitative Assessment to Evaluate Early Implementation Strategies..” Qual Manag Health Care 28, no. 3 (n.d.): 147–54. https://doi.org/10.1097/QMH.0000000000000221.
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  • Conference Papers

    • Sperber, Nina, Lori Orlando, Janet Carpenter, Larisa Cavallari, Joshua Denny, Amanda Elsey, Fern Fitzhenry, et al. “Challenges and strategies for implementing genomic services in diverse settings: experiences from the Implementing Genomics in Practice (IGNITE) Network.” In Implementation Science, Vol. 12. BMC, 2017.
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    • Sperber, Nina, Sara M. Andrews, and Jennifer Henius. “PROGRAM OF COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS: CAREGIVERS PERSPECTIVE ON PROGRAM VALUE.” In Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 51:S1215–16. SPRINGER, 2017.
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    • Allen, K. D., L. Sanders, M. Olsen, L. Bowlby, J. N. Katz, R. C. Mather, B. J. Powers, N. R. Sperber, C. I. Voils, and J. W. Williams. “Effectiveness of internet and DVD decision aids for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.” In Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 22:S203–S203. Elsevier BV, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.389.
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    • Sperber, N., C. I. Voils, N. B. Coe, R. Konetzka, J. Boles, and C. H. Van Houtven. “HOW DO FAMILY DYNAMICS INFLUENCE LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE (LTCI) PURCHASE DECISIONS?.” In Gerontologist, 53:555–555. OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC, 2013.
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    • Allen, Kelli D., Hayden B. Bosworth, Cynthia Coffman, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Nina R. Sperber, Morris Weinberger, and Eugene Z. Oddone. “Racial Differences in Pain Coping Efficacy in Patients with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis.” In Arthritis and Rheumatism, 64:S345–S345. WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2012.
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    • Allen, Kelli D., Hayden B. Bosworth, Cynthia Coffman, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Nina R. Sperber, Morris Weinberger, and Eugene Z. Oddone. “Effects of a Telephone Based Osteoarthritis Self-Management Program on Communication with Health Care Providers.” In Arthritis and Rheumatism, 63:S617–S617. WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2011.
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