Robert H. Shipley | Scholars@Duke

Robert H. Shipley
Associate Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

The primary goal of my research has been the design, implementation , and dissemination of cost-effective stop-smoking interventioins for use by individual smokers, and by companies and other organizations. This practical clinical research has been conducted at the Duke Outpatient Stop-Smoking Clinic (in continous operation since 1977), the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Clinic (in continous operation since 1980), the entire community of Raleigh NC (as part of the NCI sponsored COMMIT Trial), and hundreds of worksites around the country. In addition, hundreds of professionals have been trained to conduct the cost-effective QuitSmart stop smoking intervention.

This research is exploring ways to cut the cost of using the nicotine skin patch, ways to increase participation in smoking-cessation clinics, and ways to increase participation in smoking-cessation contests

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2019

Contact Information

Box 3074 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Civitan Bldg, 2213 Elba St, Durham, NC 27705
shipley@embarqmail.com (919) 644-6522

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of Iowa 1973
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor of Medical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1979 - 2019
- Lecturer in Psychology, Psychology & Neuroscience, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1982 - 1985
- Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1977 - 1979
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
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  - Westman, E. C., K. F. Tomlin, and R. H. Shipley. “Integrating transdermal nicotine therapy into nicotine fading treatments: Effects on salivary cotinine levels.” Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 13, no. 4 (January 1, 1999): 279–83. https://doi.org/10.1037/0893-164X.13.4.279.
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  - Glasgow, R. E., G. Sorenson, C. Giffen, R. H. Shipley, K. Corbett, and W. Lynn. “Promoting worksite smoking control policies and actions: the Community Intervention Trial for Smoking Cessation (COMMIT) experience. The COMMIT Research Group.” Prev Med 25, no. 2 (March 1996): 186–94. https://doi.org/10.1006/pmed.1996.0045.
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  - Beckham, J. C., B. L. Lytle, S. R. Vrana, M. A. Hertzberg, M. E. Feldman, and R. H. Shipley. “Smoking withdrawal symptoms in response to a trauma-related stressor among Vietnam combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.” Addict Behav 21, no. 1 (1996): 93–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-4603(95)00038-0.
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  - Beckham, J. C., A. A. Roodman, R. H. Shipley, M. A. Hertzberg, G. H. Cunha, H. S. Kudler, E. D. Levin, J. E. Rose, and J. A. Fairbank. “Smoking in Vietnam combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.” J Trauma Stress 8, no. 3 (July 1995): 461–72. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02102970.
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  - Shipley, R. H., T. D. Hartwell, W. D. Austin, A. C. Clayton, and L. C. Stanley. “Community stop-smoking contests in the COMMIT trial: relationship of participation to costs. Community Intervention trials.” Prev Med 24, no. 3 (May 1995): 286–92. https://doi.org/10.1006/pmed.1995.1046.
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  - Levin, E. D., F. Behm, E. Carnahan, R. LeClair, R. Shipley, and J. E. Rose. “Clinical trials using ascorbic acid aerosol to aid smoking cessation.” Drug Alcohol Depend 33, no. 3 (October 1993): 211–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/0376-8716(93)90108-3.
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  - Watkins, C. E., J. D. Edinger, R. H. Shipley, J. A. Reinberg, K. W. Godin, J. Hunton-Shoup, B. L. McKay, et al. “WISC-R and WAIS-R odd- and even-item short forms: criterion validity in three patient samples.” Rehabilitation Psychology 34, no. 3 (January 1, 1989): 175–83. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0091720.
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  - Shipley, R. H., C. T. Orleans, C. S. Wilbur, P. V. Piserchia, and D. W. McFadden. “Effect of the Johnson & Johnson Live for Life program on employee smoking.” Prev Med 17, no. 1 (January 1988): 25–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/0091-7435(88)90069-2.
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  - Shipley, R. H., C. T. Orleans, C. S. Wilbur, P. V. Piserchia, and D. W. McFadden. “Effect of the Johnson & Johnson LIVE for LIFE program on employee smoking.” American Journal of Health Promotion 3, no. 2 (January 1, 1988): 54.
  - Shipley, R. H. “Smoking-reduction programs help businesses snuff out health problems.” Occup Health Saf 56, no. 1 (January 1987): 73–78.
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  - Edinger, J. D., R. H. Shipley, and C. E. Watkins. “Simple, but Effective. Odd- and Even-Item Short Forms for theWAIS-R.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 17, no. 1 (February 1, 1986): 75–77. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.17.1.75.
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  - Watkins, C. E., J. D. Edinger, and R. H. Shipley. “Validity of a WAIS-R screening instrument (Satz-Mogel) for medical inpatients.” Rehabilitation Psychology 31, no. 2 (January 1, 1986): 103–9. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0091530.
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  - Edinger, J. D., R. H. Shipley, C. E. Watkins, and E. B. Hammett. “Validity of the Wonderlic Personnel Test as a brief IQ measure in psychiatric patients.” J Consult Clin Psychol 53, no. 6 (December 1985): 937–39. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.53.6.937.
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  - Shipley, R., and C. T. Orleans. “Evaluating smoking control programs at the worksite.” Corp Comment 1, no. 4 (June 1985): 35–41.
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  - Rosen, T. J., and R. H. Shipley. “A stage analysis of self-initiated smoking reductions.” Addict Behav 8, no. 3 (1983): 263–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-4603(83)90021-7.
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  - Orleans, C. S., and R. H. Shipley. “Worksite smoking cessation initiatives: review and recommendations.” Addict Behav 7, no. 1 (1982): 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-4603(82)90019-3.
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  - Shipley, R. H., T. J. Rosen, and C. Williams. “Measurement of smoking: surveys and some recommendations.” Addict Behav 7, no. 3 (1982): 299–302. https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-4603(82)90059-4.
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  - Shipley, R. H. “Maintenance of smoking cessation: Effect of follow-up letters, smoking motivation, muscle tension, and health locus of control.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 49, no. 6 (December 1, 1981): 982–84. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.49.6.982.
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  - Orleans, C. T., R. H. Shipley, C. Williams, and L. A. Haac. “Behavioral approaches to smoking cessation--II. Topical bibliography 1969-1979.” J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry 12, no. 2 (June 1981): 131–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(81)90007-0.
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  - Orleans, C. T., R. H. Shipley, C. Williams, and L. A. Haac. “Behavioral approaches to smoking cessation--I. A decade of research progress 1969-79.” J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry 12, no. 2 (June 1981): 125–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7916(81)90006-9.
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  - Shipley, R. H., and P. A. Boudewyns. “Flooding and implosive therapy: Are they harmful?” Behavior Therapy 11, no. 4 (January 1, 1980): 503–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(80)80066-9.
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  - Shipley, R. H., J. H. Butt, and E. A. Horwitz. “Preparation to reexperience a stressful medical examination: Effect of repetitious videotape exposure and coping style.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 47, no. 3 (June 1, 1979): 485–92. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.47.3.485.
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  - Shipley, R. H., J. M. O’Donnel, and K. F. Bader. “Psychosocial effects of cosmetic augmentation mammaplasty.” Aesthetic Plast Surg 2, no. 1 (December 1978): 429–34. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01577982.
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  - Shipley, R. H., J. H. Butt, B. Horwitz, and J. E. Farbry. “Preparation for a stressful medical procedure: effect of amount of stimulus preexposure and coping style.” J Consult Clin Psychol 46, no. 3 (June 1978): 499–507. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.46.3.499.
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  - Shipley, R. H., J. M. O’Donnell, and K. F. Bader. “Personality characteristics of women seeking breast augmentation. Comparison to small-busted and average-busted controls.” Plast Reconstr Surg 60, no. 3 (September 1977): 369–76.
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  - Shipley, R. H. “Effect of a pregroup collective project on the cohesiveness of inpatient therapy groups.” Psychol Rep 41, no. 1 (August 1977): 79–85. https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1977.41.1.79.
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  - Shipley, R. H., J. H. Butt, J. E. Farbry, and B. Horwitz. “Psychological preparation for endoscopy. Physiological and behavioral changes in patients with differing coping styles for stress.” Gastrointest Endosc 24, no. 1 (August 1977): 9–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5107(77)73427-3.
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  - Heisler, G., and R. H. Shipley. “The ABC model of assertive behavior.” Behavior Therapy 8, no. 3 (January 1, 1977): 509–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-7894(77)80099-3.
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  - Shipley, R. H. “Effects of a companion program on college student volunteers and mental patients.” J Consult Clin Psychol 44, no. 4 (August 1976): 688–89. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.44.4.688.
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  - Shipley, R. H. “Extinction of conditioned fear in rats as a function of several parameters of CS exposure.” J Comp Physiol Psychol 87, no. 4 (October 1974): 699–707. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0036997.
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  - Shipley, R. H., L. A. Mock, and D. J. Levis. “Effects of several response prevention procedures on activity, avoidance responding, and conditioned fear in rats.” Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology 77, no. 2 (November 1, 1971): 256–70. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0031668.
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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Selected Publications

Academic Articles