Overview
Steph is a Research and Education Librarian and liaison to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programs. She develops and teaches classes, conducts systematic reviews, and is engaged in research support and project consultations.
- MLIS, Library & Information Studies, University of Wisconsin Madison
- BA, English Literature, University of Wisconsin Madison
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Prof Library Staff
Medical Center Library & Archives,
School of Medicine
Recent Scholarly Works
Barriers to Surgical Colorectal Cancer Care in the Rural United States: A Scoping Review.
Journal article Diseases of the colon and rectum · July 2026 BackgroundColorectal cancer is a leading cause of oncologic morbidity and mortality in the United States, with rural populations facing greater barriers when accessing high-quality surgical care compared to their urban counterparts.Objective Full text CiteInterpersonal, Community/Environmental, and Societal Risk and Protective Factors for Gestational Diabetes and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Among Black Women in the United States: A Systematic Review.
Journal article Maternal and child health journal · June 2026 ObjectivesGestational diabetes (GDM) and hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP) disproportionallyaffect the health of Black women during pregnancy and after birth. These conditions have mostly been examined separately and have largely focused on ... Full text CiteStaffing, workflow, and operational models in virtual nursing and remote safety observation: A scoping review.
Journal article Nursing outlook · May 2026 BackgroundVirtual nursing and remote safety observation have emerged as critical nurse-led workforce innovations, yet standardized evidence on staffing and operational models remains limited and inconsistently reported.PurposeTo identify ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
PCORnet® Infrastructure Capacity Building for PCOR Priority Areas
ResearchLibrary Assistant · Awarded by Vanderbilt University · 2022 - 2023View All Grants