Katherine Colligan Pereira

Katherine Colligan Pereira
Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing

diabetes, diabetes prevention, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, pregnancy and diabetes

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2021
Assistant Dean, DNP Program, School of Nursing, Duke University 2020

Contact Information

307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
perei002@mc.duke.edu (919) 684-4244

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- D.N.P., Duke University School of Nursing 2012
- M.S.N., Duke University 2002
Duke Appointment History
- Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2018 - 2020
- DNP Program Director in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2016 - 2019
- Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2014 - 2018
- Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2006 - 2014
- Instructor, Temporary in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2005 - 2006
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program 2016
Recognition
In the News
- OCT 28, 2014
  
  Five Nursing Faculty Members Named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
- JUN 25, 2014
  
  Five Duke School of Nursing Faculty Selected for Induction in American Academy of Nursing
Research
Selected Grants
- Jonas Nurse Scholar Program 2018-2020 awarded by Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence 2018 - 2020
- Diabetes Self-Management & Support LIVE (Learning in Virtual Environments) awarded by National Institutes of Health 2013 - 2019
- A Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) program at Duke University School of Nursing awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2014 - 2018
- Advanced Nursing Education Program awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2013 - 2017
- Tailored Case Management for Diabetes and Hypertension awarded by National Institutes of Health 2008 - 2013
- eHealth: Second Life Impacts Diabetes Education & Self-Management (SLIDES) awarded by National Institutes of Health 2010 - 2013
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care in Advanced Nursing Practice awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2008 - 2011
- Advanced Diabetes Management for Nurse Practitioners awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2007 - 2010
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Moini, J., M. Samsam, and K. Pereira. Epidemiology of thyroid disorders, 2020.
- Academic Articles
  - Biederman, Donna J., Valerie K. Sabol, Julie Thompson, Quiana Duncan, and Katherine C. Pereira. “Increasing physical activity with African-American women using Facebook™ and Pedometers.” Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.), March 7, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12876.
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  - Goode, Victoria, Vrinda Punjabi, Joanna Niewiara, Lauren Roberts, John Bruce, Susan Silva, Brett Morgan, Katherine Pereira, Petra Brysiewicz, and Damian Clarke. “Using a Retrospective Secondary Data Analysis to Identify Risk Factors for Pulmonary Complications in Trauma Patients in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.” The Journal of Surgical Research 262 (February 3, 2021): 47–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2020.12.034.
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  - Hartman, E., E. Funk, G. Dear, C. Wellman, and K. Pereira. “Sugammadex Effects on Hormonal Contraception Effectiveness: Implementation of Uniform Postoperative Teaching.” Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, January 1, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2020.10.007.
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  - Mastroianni, Jennie, Julie A. Thompson, Jan L. Shifren, Andrea L. Zuckerman, and Katherine Pereira. “Improving the identification of genitourinary syndrome of menopause through the utilization of the Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging questionnaire.” Menopause (New York, N.Y.) 27, no. 11 (November 2020): 1295–1301. https://doi.org/10.1097/gme.0000000000001668.
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  - Bush, P. A., and K. C. Pereira. “Old Drugs, New Concerns.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 16, no. 3 (March 1, 2020): A8–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2020.01.007.
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  - Pereira, Katherine, Victoria Goode, and Petra Brysiewicz. “Using clinical data to effect practice change.” International Emergency Nursing 46 (September 27, 2019): 100809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2019.100809.
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  - Finch, Elizabeth P., Michael Langston, Deborah Erickson, and Katherine Pereira. “Debriefing in the OR: A Quality Improvement Project.” Aorn Journal 109, no. 3 (March 2019): 336–44. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.12616.
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  - Schieferle Uhlenbrock, Jennifer, John Hudson, Judy Prewitt, Julie A. Thompson, and Katherine Pereira. “Retrospective Chart Review of the Triage Algorithm for Psychiatric Screening (TAPS) for Patients Who Present to Emergency Departments With Psychiatric Chief Complaints.” Journal of Emergency Nursing 44, no. 5 (September 2018): 459–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2017.12.008.
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  - Evans Kreider, Kathryn, Katherine Pereira, and Blanca I. Padilla. “Practical Approaches to Diagnosing, Treating and Preventing Hypoglycemia in Diabetes.” Diabetes Therapy : Research, Treatment and Education of Diabetes and Related Disorders 8, no. 6 (December 2017): 1427–35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-017-0325-9.
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  - Pereira, Katherine, and Ann J. Brown. “Secondary amenorrhea: Diagnostic approach and treatment considerations.” Nurse Pract 42, no. 9 (September 21, 2017): 34–41. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000520832.14406.76.
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  - Reagan, Louise, Katherine Pereira, Vanessa Jefferson, Kathryn Evans Kreider, Susan Totten, Gail D’Eramo Melkus, Constance Johnson, and Allison Vorderstrasse. “Diabetes Self-management Training in a Virtual Environment.” The Diabetes Educator 43, no. 4 (August 2017): 413–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145721717715632.
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  - Spratt, Susan E., Katherine Pereira, Bradi B. Granger, Bryan C. Batch, Matthew Phelan, Michael Pencina, Marie Lynn Miranda, et al. “Assessing electronic health record phenotypes against gold-standard diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus.” J Am Med Inform Assoc 24, no. e1 (April 1, 2017): e121–28. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocw123.
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  - Kreider, K. E., B. I. Padilla, and K. Pereira. “Hypoglycemia in Diabetes: Challenges and Opportunities in Care.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 13, no. 3 (March 1, 2017): 228–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.08.032.
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  - Pereira, K. “Biosimilar Glargine Insulin: Implications for Prescribers and Patients.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 13, no. 3 (March 1, 2017): 236–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.11.022.
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  - Pereira, Katherine, and Kathryn Evans Kreider. “Caring for women with polycystic ovary syndrome.” The Nurse Practitioner 42, no. 2 (February 2017): 39–47. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.npr.0000480586.24537.64.
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  - Msuya, M., J. Blood-Siegfried, J. Chugulu, P. Kidayi, J. Sumaye, R. Machange, C. C. Mtuya, and K. Pereira. “Descriptive study of nursing scope of practice in rural medically underserved areas of Africa, South of the Sahara.” International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 6 (January 1, 2017): 74–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2017.04.003.
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  - Perkins, L. K., K. Pereira, R. J. Shaw, G. J. Biernacki, and J. Thompson. “Implementing the Evidence-based Guidelines for Overweight/Obese Adults.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 12, no. 9 (October 1, 2016): e389–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.05.025.
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  - Pereira, Katherine. “Herbal Supplements: Widely Used, Poorly Understood.” Plastic Surgical Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses 36, no. 3 (July 2016): 126–30. https://doi.org/10.1097/psn.0000000000000154.
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  - Davis, Sage, Suzanne Keep, Alison Edie, Suzan Couzens, and Katherine Pereira. “A Peer-led Diabetes Education Program in a Homeless Community to Improve Diabetes Knowledge and Empowerment.” Journal of Community Health Nursing 33, no. 2 (April 2016): 71–80. https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2016.1159435.
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  - Pereira, K., B. Phillips, C. Johnson, and A. Vorderstrasse. “Internet delivered diabetes self-management education: A review.” Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics 18 (February 1, 2016): S64–65. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2016.2506.
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  - Pereira, Katherine. “Herbal supplements: Widely used, poorly understood.” Nursing 46, no. 2 (February 2016): 54–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000476233.80384.53.
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  - Hendrix, Cristina C., Katherine Pereira, Margaret Bowers, Jennifer Brown, Shelly Eisbach, Melvania E. Briggs, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Loretta Matters, Cindy Luddy, and Loretta Braxton. “Integrating Mental Health Concepts in the Care of Adults With Chronic Illnesses: A Curricular Enhancement.” The Journal of Nursing Education 54, no. 11 (November 2015): 645–49. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20151016-06.
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  - Edelman, David, Rowena J. Dolor, Cynthia J. Coffman, Katherine C. Pereira, Bradi B. Granger, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Alice M. Neary, Amy J. Harris, and Hayden B. Bosworth. “Nurse-led behavioral management of diabetes and hypertension in community practices: a randomized trial.” J Gen Intern Med 30, no. 5 (May 2015): 626–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-014-3154-9.
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  - Pereira, Katherine, Beth Phillips, Constance Johnson, and Allison Vorderstrasse. “Internet delivered diabetes self-management education: a review.” Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics 17, no. 1 (January 2015): 55–63. https://doi.org/10.1089/dia.2014.0155.
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  - Pearce, Michelle J., Katherine Pereira, and Ellen Davis. “The psychological impact of diabetes: a practical guide for the nurse practitioner.” J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 25, no. 11 (November 2013): 578–83. https://doi.org/10.1002/2327-6924.12035.
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  - Crowley, Matthew J., Hayden B. Bosworth, Cynthia J. Coffman, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Alice M. Neary, Amy C. Harris, Santanu K. Datta, et al. “Tailored Case Management for Diabetes and Hypertension (TEACH-DM) in a community population: study design and baseline sample characteristics.” Contemp Clin Trials 36, no. 1 (September 2013): 298–306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2013.07.010.
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  - Hill, R. R., A. Vorderstrasse, B. Turner, K. Pereira, and J. Thompson. “Screening for depression in patients with diabetes: Addressing the challenge.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 9, no. 4 (January 1, 2013): 208–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2013.01.009.
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  - Pereira, K. “Insulin pumps for Type 2 diabetes: A useful tool?” Practical Diabetology 30, no. 1 (March 2011): 26–27.
  - Pereira, Katherine, and Jan Nicollerat. “Continuous glucose monitors. A GPS for blood sugar control?” Advance for Nps & Pas 2, no. 2 (February 2011): 40–48.
  - Pereira, K., and J. Nicollerat. “Continuous glucose monitors: A GPS for blood sugar control?” Advance for Nps and Pas 2, no. 2 (January 2011): 40.
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  - Pereira, K., and A. J. Brown. “Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 4, no. 3 (January 1, 2008): 175–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.09.002.
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  - Setji, Tracy L., Nicole D. Holland, Linda L. Sanders, Kathy C. Pereira, Anna Mae Diehl, and Ann J. Brown. “Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome.” J Clin Endocrinol Metab 91, no. 5 (May 2006): 1741–47. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2005-2774.
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- Conference Papers
  - Edelman, David, Cynthia J. Coffman, Rowena Dolor, Jennifer H. Lindquist, Katherine C. Pereira, Bradi B. Granger, Alice M. Neary, Amy C. Harris, and Hayden Bosworth. “RANDOMIZED TRIAL OF TELEPHONE NURSE CASE CO-MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION IN COMMUNITY PRACTICE.” In Journal of General Internal Medicine, 29:S193–S193. SPRINGER, 2014.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke

In the News

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Books

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

Recent Courses