Samuel Frazer Sears Jr



Samuel Frazer Sears Jr., Ph.D.

Curriculum Vita

January 2010

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Office Address: East Carolina University

Department of Psychology

110 Rawl Hall

Greenville, NC 27858

Office : (252) 328-6118

Fax: (252) 328-6283

E-Mail: searss@ecu.edu

Licensed Clinical Psychologist:

North Carolina: 3500

Florida: 5538

Web site:

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ph.D. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1995)

Major: Clinical and Health Psychology

Minor: Medical Psychology

Residency University of Mississippi Medical Center/Veterans Affairs (1994-95) Medical Center Consortium, Jackson, MS

M.S. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1992)

Major: Clinical and Health Psychology

B.S. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (1990)

Major: Psychology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Professor East Carolina University

Director - Health Psychology Program

2007-present Department of Psychology (Tenured)

Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

Associate Professor University of Florida

Assistant Professor

1995-2007 Department of Clinical and Health Psychology (Tenured)

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (Joint Appointment)

PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

2007-present Professor and Director of Health Psychology

East Carolina University

Department of Psychology (Tenured)

Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

Responsible for the initiation and management of the inaugural year of the Ph.D. Health Psychology Program. Additional management activities include direction of outpatient and inpatient psychological research and care of electrophysiology patients with ICDs and pacemakers.

2001-2007 Associate Professor (Tenured)

University of Florida

Division Head – Medical Psychology

1995-2007 Medical Psychology Service - Attending Psychologist

1995-2001 Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Didactic efforts included supervision of trainees at all levels in integrated cardiology-health psychology practice and research.

1995-2001 Rural Psychology Program - Co-Director

Area Head - Primary Care Psychology

University of Florida

North Florida Area Health Education Center

Rural psychology outreach consultation, assessment, and treatment throughout Florida. Practice settings include county public health units and primary care clinics. Consultation with the Cooperative Extension Service in health education and health promotion programming.

AREAS OF INTEREST AND SPECIALIZATION

Behavioral Cardiology

Biomedical Devices: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

Rural Health Psychology

Psychosocial Aspects of Organ Transplantation and Donation

PERSONAL HONORS / AWARDS

Treasured Pirate Award: East Carolina University (Fall 2008)

*Research Mentor of the Year (2006)

*Research Mentor of the Year (2002)

*Research Mentor of the Year (2000)

*Classroom Teacher of the Year (2004)

*Classroom Teacher of the Year (2002)

* = Awarded by the graduate students of Dept. of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida

Professional Service Awards

Early Contributions to Psychology Award (1998)

Awarded by the Florida Psychological Association for work in professional advocacy, clinical service to underserved populations, teaching, and research in clinical psychology.

Who’s Who in America (2000)

Outstanding Young Man of America (1998)

Outstanding Young Man of America (1996)

Research Awards

Regional:

University of Florida College of Health Related Professions Research Award (1995)

National:

Highest rated abstract: Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology 2002: $1000 Award:

Saia Lewis, T., Sears, S.F., Sirois, B., Urizar, G., Wallace, R., Conners, N., Lee, J.T., King, L.A., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2002). Psychological predictors of quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, In press

American Psychological Association Dissertation Research Award (1994)

American Psychological Association Convention Travel Research Award Winner (1992)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ADMINISTRATIVE

Manuscript Reviewer:

Editorial Board for the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (2001-present)

Editorial Board for Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (2001-present)

Editorial Board for Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (2000-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the British Journal of Health Psychology (2002)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Psychosomatic Medicine (2002-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Clinical Cardiology (2000-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (2000-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology (1999-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association (1999-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (1999-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the PACE: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology (1999-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings (1996-present)

Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (1997)

National:

Elected, Committee on Rural Health, American Psychological Association (1998-2001)

Board of Directors, Cardiac Arrest Survivors Network (2000-present)

Member, Work Group USDHHS/SAMSHA/CMHS Work Group for the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care, Washington DC (1997)

State:

Federal Advocacy Coordinator, Florida Psychological Association (1996-2000)

Membership Chair, Florida Psychological Association, North Central Florida Chapter (1996)

President, Florida Psychological Association, Student Section (1993)

President, Psi Chi, University of Florida Chapter (1989-90)

University/College:

Member, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Treatment Team, Shands Hospital, (1997-2004)

Member, Design Team FL516, Decisions for Health, IFAS (1995-1999)

Member, Scholarship Committee, College of Health Professions (1996-present)

Member, Committee for Balancing Work and Family, UF IFAS (1998-2002)

Guest, Awareness for Preparedness: Live Disaster Teleconference, UF IFAS (1998)

Member, Cardiac Rehabilitation Steering Committee, Shands Hospital, (1996-97)

Member, Clinical and Health Psychology Chair Search Committee, College of Health Professions (1997)

Department:

Member, Clinic Marketing Committee (2002)

Member, Curriculum Committee (1997-2001)

Member, Point System Review Committee (1998)

Member, Graduate Admissions Committee (1995, 1996)

Member, Internship Selections Committee (1995-present)

Member, Productivity Committee (1996-97)

TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION

CLP 7936 Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine (Fall 1998-2006)

PSY 4930 Clinical Health Psychology (Spring 2004)

CLP 7404 Professional Issues in Psychology, Team-Taught (Summer 2002)

CLP 7404 Professional Issues in Psychology, Team-Taught (Summer 2001)

NUR 6930 Behavioral and Biological Measurements, Guest Lecturer (Summer 2000)

CLP 7404 Professional Issues in Psychology, Team-Taught (Summer 1999)

CLP 7404 Professional Issues in Psychology, Co-Taught (Summer 1998)

Internship Professional Development- Part III, Guest Lecturer (Spring 1997)

Internship Professional Development- Part I & II, Guest Lecturer (Fall 1996)

CLP 7936 Health Psychology, Guest Lecturer (Summer, 1996)

Graduate Practicum in Medical Psychology (1995-present)

Advanced Practicum in Rural Health Psychology (Summer & Fall 1996)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Psychological Association

Division 38 Health Psychology

Florida Psychological Association

Society of Behavioral Medicine

American Heart Association

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

OTHER INTERESTS

Intercollegiate Football-University of Florida (1986-1988)

PUBLICATIONS

1) Sears, S.F., Matchett, M., & Conti, J.B. (2009). Effective management of ICD patient psychosocial issues and patient critical events. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 20, 1297-1304.

Sears, S.F., Vazquez, L.D., Matchett, M., & Pitzalis, M. (in press). State-of-the-art: Anxiety management in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Stress and Health.

Sears, S.F., St Amant, J., & Zeigler, V. (in press). Psychosocial considerations for children and young adolescents with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: An update. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology.

Hirsh, A.T., Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2009). Cognitive and behavioral treatments for anxiety and depression in a patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD): A case report and clinical discussion, J of Clin Psychology in Med Settings.

Passman, R., Kadish, A., & Sears, S.F. (2009). HRQL with defibrillator therapy or amiodarone in heart failure. New England Journal of Medicine, 360, 188-189.

Dixit, N.K., Vazquez, L.D., Cross, N.J., Kuhl, E.A., Serber, E.,R., Kovacs, A., Dede, D.E., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2009). Cardiac resynchronization therapy: A pilot study examining cognitive change in patients before and after treatment. Clinical Cardiology, In press.

Kirian, K.B., Sears, S.F., Shea, J.B. (2009). How to respond to an implantable cardioverter defibrillator recall. Circulation, 119, e189-191.

Hazelton, A.G., Sears, S.F., Kirian, K., Matchett, M., & Shea, J.B. (2009). Cardiac partner page: Coping with cardiac disease and my partner’s ICD. Circulation, In press.

Shea, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2008). A patient’s guide to living with atrial fibrillation. Circulation, 117, e340-e343.

Matchett, M., Sears, S.F., Hazelton, G., Kirian, K., Wilson, E., & Nekkanti, R. (2009).The implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Its history, its current psychological impact, and its future. Expert Review of Medical Devices, 6, 43-50.

Birnie, D.H., Sears S.F., Green, M.S., Lemery, R, Gollob, M, & Amyotte, B. (2009). No long-term psychological morbidity living with an ICD under advisory: The Medtronic Marquis experience, Europace, 11, 26-30.

Pedersen, SS, Sears, SF., Burg, M., van den Broek, KC (In press). Does ICD indication affect quality of life and levels of distress? Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology.

Irvine, J., Firestone, J., Ong, L., Cribbie, R., Dorian, P., Harris, L., Ritvo, P., Katz, J., Newman, D., Cameron, D., Johnson, S., Bilanovic, A., Hill, A., O’Donnell, S., & Sears, S.F. (2009, In press). Cognitive behavior therapy tailored to psychological adaptation for recipients of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator: An examination of participant characteristics related to therapy engagement. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy.

Kuhl EA, Sears SF, Vazquez LD, Conti JB. (2009). Patient Assisted Computerized Education for Recipients of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (PACER): A randomized controlled trial of the PACER Program. J Cardiovasc Nurs, 24, 225-231.

Kovacs AH, Saidi AS, Kuhl EA, Sears S.F., Silversides C, Harrison JL, Ong L, Colman J, Oechslin E, Nolan RP. (2009). Depression and anxiety in adults with congenital heart disease: prevalence and predictors. International Journal of Cardiology, 137, 158-164.

Mishkin, JD, Saxonhouse, SJ, Woo, GW, Burkart, TA, Miles, WM, Conti, JB, Schofield, RS, Sears, SF, & Aranda, JM. (2009). Appropriate evaluation and treatment of heart failure patients after implantable cardiac defibrillator therapy: Time to go beyond the initial shock. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 54, 1993-2000.

Pederson, S.S., Spindler, H., Johansen, J.B., Mortensen, P., & Sears, S.F. (2008). Correlates of patient acceptance of the cardioverter-defibrillator: Cross-validation of the Florida Patient Acceptance Survey in Danish patients. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 31, 1168-1177.

Vazquez, L.D., Kuhl, E.A., Shea, J.B., Kirkness, A., Lemon, J., Whalley, D., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2008). Age-specific differences in women with implantable cardioverter defibrillators: An international multi-center study. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 31, 1528-1534.

Kron, J., Aranda J.M., Miles, W.M., Burkart, T.A., Woo, G.W., Saxonhouse, S.J., Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (in press). Benefit of cardiac resynchronization in elderly patients: Results from the Multicenter Insync Randomized Clinical Evaluation (MIRACLE) And Multicenter Insync Icd Randomized Clinical Evaluation (MIRACLE-ICD) trials. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Sears, S.F., Sowell, L.V., Kuhl, E.A., Kovacs, A.H., Serber, E.R., Handberg, E., Kneipp, S.M., Zineh, I., & Conti, J.B. (2007). The ICD shock and stress management program: A randomized trial of psychosocial treatment to optimize quality of life in ICD patients. Pacing and Electrophysiology, 30, 858-864.

Passman, R., Subacius, H., Ruo, B., Schaechter, A., Howard, A., Sears, S.F., Kadish, A. (2007).  Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and quality of life: Results from the Defibrillators in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Evaluation Study. Archives of Internal Medicine, 167, 2226-2232.

Stutts, L. A., Conti, J. B., Aranda, J. M., Miles, W. M., Burkart, T.A., Sears, S.F. (2007).  Patient evaluation of ICD recall communication strategies: A vignette study. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 30, 1105-1111.

Saidi, AS, Paolillo, J, Fricker, FJ, Sears, SF, & Kovacs AH. (2007). Biomedical and psychosocial evaluation of “cured” adults with congenital heart disease. Congenital Heart Disease, 2, 44-54.

Serber, E. R., Sears, S. F., Nielsen, C. D., Spencer, III, W. H., Smith, K. M. (2007). Depression, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 3 months after alcohol septal ablation. American Journal of Cardiology, 100, 1592-1597.

Pedersen, SS, van den Broek, KC, Sears, SF. (2007). Psychological intervention following implantation with an implantable defibrillator: A systematic review and future recommendations, Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 30, 1546-1554.

Stutts, L.A., Cross, N.J., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2007). Examination of research trends on patient factors in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Clinical Cardiology, 30, 64-68.

Sowell, L.V., Walker, R.L., Sears, S.F., Kuhl, E.A., & Conti, J.B. (2007). Anxiety and marital adjustment in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients and their spouses. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 27, 46-49.

Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2007). Cardiac resynchronization therapy: Can we make our patients smarter? Transactions of the American Clinical and Climatological Asociation, 118, 153-164.

Sears, S.F., Stutts, L.A., Aranda, J.M., Handberg, E.M., & Conti, J.B. (2006). Managing congestive heart failure patient factors in the device era. Congestive Heart Failure, 12, 335-340.

Sowell, L.V., Kuhl, E.A., Sears, S.F., Klodell, C.T., & Conti, J.B. (2006). Device implant technique and the consideration of body image: Specific procedures for female ICD patients. Journal of Women's Health, 15, 830-835.

Kuhl, E.A., Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2006). Internet based behavioral change and psychosocial care for cardiac patients: A review of cardiac disease-specific applications. Heart and Lung, 35, 374-382.

Urizar, G.G. & Sears, S.F. (2006). Psychosocial and cultural influences on cardiovascular health and quality of life among Hispanic cardiac patients in south Florida. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29, 255-268.

Kovacs, A.H., Silversides, C., Saidi, A., & Sears, S.F. (2006). The role of the psychologist in adult congenital heart disease. Cardiology Clinics, 24, 607-618.

Kuhl, E.A., Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2006). Using computers to improve the psychosocial care of implantable cardioverter defibrillator recipients, Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 12, 1426-1433.

Sears, S.F., Sowell, L.V., Kuhl, E.A., Handberg, E., Kron, J., Aranda, J.M., & Conti, J.B. (2006). Quality of death: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and proactive care. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 29, 637-642.

Kuhl, E.A., Dixit, N.K., Walker, R.L., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2006). Measurement of patient fears about implantable cardioverter defibrillator shock: An initial evaluation of the Florida Shock Anxiety Scale. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 29, 614-618.

Kovacs, A.H., Feigofsky, S., Goff, J.S., Saidi, A.S., Curtis, A.B., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2006). ICD implant-explant-implant case study: Addressing the psychological adjustment to multiple shocks. Clinical Cardiology, 29, 274-276.

Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2006). EDITORIAL: Psychosocial aspects of cardiac devices and recalls in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. American Journal of Cardiology, 98, 565-567.

Saidi, A.A., Paolillo, J., Fricker, F.J., Sears, S.F., & Kovacs, A.H. (2006). Biomedical and Psychosocial Evaluation of “Cured” Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. Congenital Heart Disease. In press.

Kuhl, E.A., Dixit, N.K., Walker, R.L., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2006). Measurement of patient fears about implantable cardioverter defibrillator shock: An initial evaluation of the Florida Shock Anxiety Scale. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 6, 614-618.

Kuhl, E.A., Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2006). Internet based behavioral change and psychosocial care for cardiac patients: A review of cardiac disease-specific applications. Heart & Lung, 35, 374-382.

Kovacs, A.H., Silversides, C., Saidi, A., & Sears, S.F. (2006). The role of the psychologist in adult congenital heart disease. Cardiology Clinics,24, 607-618.

Urizar, G., & Sears, S.F. (2006). Psychosocial and cultural influences on cardiovascular health and quality of life among Hispanic cardiac patients in south Florida. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, In press.

Giacobbi, P.R., Jr., Hardin, B., Frye, N., Hausenblas, H. A., Sears, S.F., & Stegelin, A. (2006). A multi-level examination of personality, exercise, and daily life events for individuals with physical disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 23, 129-147.

Sears, S.F., Shea, J.B., & Conti, J.B. (2005). The cardiology patient page: How to respond to an ICD shock. Circulation, e380-e383.

Sears, S.F., Serber, E.R., Alvarez, L.G., Schwartzman, D.S., Hoyt, R.H., Ujhelyi, M.R. (2005). Understanding atrial symptom reports: Objective vs. subjective predictors. PACE, 28, 801-807.

Sears, S.F., Lewis, T.S., Kuhl, E.A., & Conti, J.B. (2005). Predictors of quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Psychosomatics, 46, 451-457.

Burns, J.L., Serber, E.R., Keim, S., & Sears, S.F. (2005). Measuring patient acceptance of implantable cardiac device therapy: Initial psychometric investigation of the Florida patient acceptance survey (F-PAS). Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 16, 1-7.

Whang, W., Albert, C.M., Sears, S.F., Lampert, R., Conti, J.B., Wang, P.J., Singh, J.P., Ruskin, J.M., Muller, J.E., Mittleman, M.A. for the TOVA investigators. (2005). Depression as a predictor for appropriate shocks among patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: Results from the Triggers of Ventricular Arrhythmias (TOVA) Study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 45, 1090-1095.

Kovacs, A.H., Sears, S.F., & Saidi, A. (2005). Biopsychosocial experiences of adults with congenital heart disease: Review of the literature. American Heart Journal, 150, 193-201.

Aranda, J., Woo, G.W., Schofield, R., Handberg, E., Hill, J., Curtis, A.B., Sears, S.F., Goff, S.J., Pauly, D., & Conti, J.B. (2005). Management of heart failure after cardiac resynchronization therapy: Integrating advanced heart failure treatment with optimal device function. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 46, 2193-2198.

Sears, S.F., Kovacs, A.H., Azzarello, L., Larsen, K., & Conti, J.B. (2004). Innovations in health psychology: the psychosocial care of adults with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 35, 520-526.

Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2004). ICDs for children and young adolescents: Mortality benefit confirmed: What’s next? Heart, 90, 241-242.

Shedd, O., Sears, S.F., Harvill, J.L., Arsahd, A., Steinberg, J., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2004). Arrhythmic events before and after the World Trade Center attacks in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: A Florida sample. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 44, 1265-1267.

Burns, J.L., Sears, S.F., Sotile, R., Schwartzman, D.S., Hoyt, R.H., Alvarez, L.G., & Ujhelyi, M.R. (2004). Do patients accept implantable atrial defibrillation therapy? Results from the Patient Atrial Shock Survey Of Acceptance And Tolerance Study (Passat Study). Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 15, 286-291.

Walker, R.L., Campbell, K.A., Sears, S.F., Glenn, B.A., Sotile, R., Curtis, A.B., Conti, J.B. (2004). Women and the implantable cardioverter defibrillator: A lifespan perspective on key psychosocial issues. Clinical Cardiology, 27, 543-546.

Urizar, G., Sears, S.F., Handberg, E., Curtis, A., & Conti, J.B. (2004). Psychosocial adjustment of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients: A case intervention for fear reduction related to ICD shocks. Psychosomatics, 45, 1-4.

2) Sirois, B., Sears, S.F., & Marhefka, S. (2005). Do new drivers equal new donors? An examination of factors influencing organ donation attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, In press.

3) Todaro, J.F., Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R. & Musto, K.  (2005). Organ scarcity and the psychological pre-heart transplant evaluation: A simulation study using community residents.  Progress in Transplantation.  15, 78-85.

4) Sears, S.F., Serber, E.S., Lewis, T.S., Walker, R.L., Conners, N., Lee, J.T., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2004). Do positive health expectations and optimism relate to quality of life outcomes in ICD patients? Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 24, 324-331.

Sears, S.F., Kovacs, A.H., Conti, J.B., & Handberg, E. (2004). Expanding the scope of practice for cardiac rehabilitation: Managing patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 24, 209-215.

5) Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2003). Understanding ICD shocks and storms:  Medical and

psychosocial considerations for research and clinical care. Clinical Cardiology, 26, 107-111.

6) Serber, E.R., Sears, S.F., Sotile, R., Burns, J.L., Schwartzman, D.S., Hoyt, R.H., Alvarez, L., & Ujhelyi, M.R. (2003). Sleep quality among patients treated with implantable atrial defibrillation therapy: Effect of nocturnal shock delivery and psychological distress. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 14, 1-5.

7) Sirois, B., Sears, S.F., & Bertolet, B. (2003). Biomedical and psychosocial predictors of anginal frequency in patients following angioplasty with and without coronary stenting. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 26, 535-551.

Deaton, C., Dunbar, S.B., Moloney, M., Sears, S.F., & Ujhelyi, M. (2003). Patient experiences with atrial fibrillation and treatment with the atrial device therapy. Heart and Lung, 32(5), 291-299.

8) Sears, S.F., & Conti, J.B. (2002). Current views on the quality of life and psychological functioning of implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Heart, 87, 488-493.

9) Wallace, R.L., Sears, S.F., Lewis, T.S., Griffis, J.T., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2002). Predictors of quality of life in long-term recipients of implantable cardioverter defibrillators, Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, , 22, 278-281.

10) Sears, S.F., Rausch, S., Handberg, E., & Conti, J.B. (2001). Fear of exertion following ICD storm: Considering ICD shock and learning history. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 21, 47-49.

11) Sears, S.F., Burns, J., Handberg, E., Sotile, W.M., & Conti, J.B. (2001). Young at heart: Understanding the unique psychosocial adjustment of young ICD patients. PACE- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 24, 1113-1117.

12) Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2001). Understanding and managing the psychological impact of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Cardiac Electrophyisology Review Journal, 5, 129-133.

13) Eads, A., Sears, S.F., Marhefka, S.L., Aranda, J., Schofield, R., & Conti, J.B. (2001). Psychological distress across the course of care: A case study from ICD to cardiac transplantation. Clinical Cardiology, 24, 627-629.

14) Sears, S.F.,Todaro, J.F., Urizar, G., Saia, T.L., Sirois, B., Wallace, R., Sotile, W., & Curtis, A.B., Conti, J.B. (2000). Assessing the psychosocial impact of the ICD: A national survey of implantable cardioverter defibrillator health care providers. PACE- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 23, 939-945.

15) Sears, S.F., Urizar, G.G., & Evans, G.D. (2000). A stress-coping-outcome model of burnout and depression in extension agents. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 5, 1-7.

16) Sears, S.F., Marhefka, S.L., Rodrigue, J.R., & Campbell, C. (2000). The role of patients’ ability to pay, gender, and smoking history on public attitudes toward cardiac transplant allocation: A experimental investigation. Health Psychology, 19, 192-196.

17) Todaro, J.F., Fennel, E.B., Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R., & Roche, A. (2000). Cognitive and psychological functioning in pediatric heart transplant recipients: A literature review. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 25, 567-576.

18) Eads, A., Sears, S.F., Sotile, W.M., & Conti, J.B. (2000). Supportive communication with implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: Seven principles to facilitate patient adjustment. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 20, 109-144.

19) Sears, S.F., Todaro, J.F., Saia, T.L., Sotile, W., & Conti, J.B. (1999). Examining the psychosocial impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillators: A literature review. Clinical Cardiology, 22, 481-489.

20) Sears, S.F., Conti, J., Curtis, A., Saia, T.L., Foote, R., & Wen, F. (1999). Affective distress and implantable cardioverter defibrillators: Cases for psychological and behavioral interventions. PACE- Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 22, 1831-1834.

21) Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R., Sirois, B., Urizar, G., & Perri, M.G. (1999). Extending psychometric norms for pre-cardiac transplantation evaluations: The Florida cohort 1990-1996. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 6, 303-316.

22) Sears, S.F.,Danda, C.E., & Evans, G.D. (1999). PRIME-MD and rural primary care: Detecting depression in a low-income rural population. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 30, 357-360.

23) Conti, J.B., Sears, S.F., & Mirabal, G. (1999). Psychological complications of implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy. Cardiac Electrophyisology Review Journal, 2(3), 342-344.

24) Streisand, R., Rodrigue, J.R., Sears, S.F., Perri, M.G., Davis, G, & Banko, C. (1999). A psychometric normative database for pre-liver transplantation evaluations: The Florida cohort 1990-1996. Psychosomatics, 40, 479-485.

25) Kolchakian, M.R., & Sears, S.F. (1999). Religious coping profiles in college students: A replication in a non-clinical sample. Journal of Religion and Health, 38,115-125.

26) Mittal, D., Sears, S.F., & Godding, P. (1999). Competency and religious conversion: A case of dialysis refusal. The Annals of Long-Term Care, 7, 320-321.

27) Colllins, M., Grindell, S., Lovell, M.R., Dede, D.E., Moser, D, J., Phalin, B.R., Nogle, S., Wasik, M., Cordry, D., Klotz-Daugherty, Sears, S.F., Nicolette, G., Indelicato, P., & McKeag, D.B. (1999). Relationship between concussion and neuropsychological performance in college football players. JAMA, 282, 964-970.

28) Campbell, C., & Sears, S.F. (1998). Book Review: Treating depression in primary care: A manual for primary care and mental health providers. Journal of Family Practice, 47, 153.

29) Sears, S.F., Evans, G.D., & Perry, N.W. (1998). Innovations in training: The UF rural psychology program. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 29, 504-507.

30) Rodrigue, J.R., Hoffmann, S., Park, T., & Sears, S.F. (1998). Alcohol use history and perceptions of liver transplantation candidates: A pilot study. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 5(2), 199-211.

31) Sears, S.F., Durning, P., & Lawhead, C. (1997). Medical and psychological implications of suspected health fraud: A case presentation. Florida Journal of Public Health, 9, 4-6.

32) Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R., Greene, A.F., Fauerbach, P., & Mills, R.M. (1997). Religious coping and heart transplantation: From pre-transplantation threat to post-transplantation health. Journal of Religion and Health, 36(4), 345-351.

33) Perri, M.G., Martin, D.E., Leermakers, E., Sears, S.F., & Notelovitz, M. (1997). Effects of supervised versus at-home exercise in the treatment of obesity. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 65(2), 278-285.

34) Rodrigue, J.R., Banko, C.G., Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1996). Old territory revisited...Behavioral therapists in rural America and innovative models of service delivery. the Behavior Therapist, 19, 97-100.

35) Dubbert, P.M., & Sears, S.F. (1996). The effects of alcohol use reduction upon coronary heart disease and blood pressure. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 13, 1-18.

36) Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R., Greene, A.F., & Mills, R.M. (1995). Predicting quality of life with a pre-transplantation assessment battery: A prospective study of cardiac transplantation recipients. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 2, 335-355.

37) Greene, A.F., & Sears, S.F. (1994). Psychometric assessment of cardiac transplantation candidates. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 1(2), 135-147.

38) Sears, S.F., & Greene, A.F. (1994). Religious coping and the threat of heart transplantation. Journal of Religion and Health, 33, 221-229.

39) Greene, A.F., Sears, S.F., & Clark, J.E. (1993). Anger and sports participation. Psychological Reports, 72, 523-529.

40) Perri, M.G., Sears, S.F., & Clark, J.E. (1993). Strategies for improving the maintenance of weight loss: Toward a continuous care model of obesity management. Diabetes Care, 16(1), 1-10.

BOOKS

Sotile, W.M., & Sears, S.F. (1999). You can make a difference: Brief psychosocial interventions for ICD patients and their families. Medtronic, Inc: Minneapolis, MN.

INVITED BOOK CHAPTERS

Sears, S.F., Kirian, K., Matchett, M., Benton, C., Nekkanti, R. (in press). Family matters: Research and clinical management of psychosocial issues for ICD patients and ICD partners. In A. Tsiperfal (Ed.), Practical Cardiac Arrhythmia Management for Nurses and Associated Professionals.

Sears, S.F., Matchett, M., Vazquez, L.D., & Conti, J.B. (in press). Innovations in psychosocial care for implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. In R. Allen (Ed.), Heart and Mind: Cardiac Psychology (2nd Edition).

Matchett, M., Kirian, K., Hazelton, G., Brumfield, J., & Sears, S.F. (in press). Common presenting psychosocial problems for implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: A primer for consulting professionals. In L. Sher (Ed.), Psychological Factors and Cardiovascular Disorders.

Sears, S.F., Sowell, L.V., Cross, N.J., & Conti, J.B. (2007). Clinical management of key concerns for implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. In Lu, F. & Benditt, D.G. (eds.) Cardiac pacing and defibrillation - Principle and practice. Beijing, China: People's Medical Publishing House, In press.

Rozensky, R.H., Vazquez-Sowell, L., & Sears, S.F. (2007). Clinical health psychology: From hospital practice into the community. In Rockefeller, K. (Ed). Psychology, Spirituality and Healthcare Vol II.

McDaniel, S., Johnson, S.B. & Sears, S.F. (2004). Psychologists promote biopsychosocial health for families. In Rozensky, R. (Ed). Psychology Builds a Healthy World. Washington: APA.

Sears, S.F., Evans, G.D., & Kuper, B.D. (2001). Rural social service systems as behavioral health delivery systems. In Stamm, B.H. (Ed). Behavioral Healthcare in Rural and Frontier Areas: An Interdisciplinary Handbook. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Sears, S.F., & Wallace, R. (2001). Coping, spirituality, and survival. In Rodrigue, J.R. (Ed). Handbook on Organ Transplantation. New York: Plenum.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Mulder, P., Kenkel, M.B., Shellenberger, S., Constantine, M.G., Streiegel, R., Sears, S.F., Jumper-Thurman, P., Kalodner, M., Danda, C.E., & Hager, A. (2000). Behavioral health care needs of rural women. American Psychological Association: Washington, DC.

Kuper, B., Sears, S.F., Evans, G.D. (1999). Achieving integrative psychological expertise within primary care in rural North Central Florida. Florida Psychologist, 50, 1-4.

Moore, C.B., Godding, P., & Sears, S.F. (1999). Coping with cancer among rural health care patients. Mississippi Psychologist, 23, 13,22-23.

Sears, S.F. (1998). Legislation and accountability in health care decisions. Florida Psychologist, 49, 14.

Sears, S.F. (1998). Tracking psychology’s progress: Federal advocacy report-Winter 1997. Florida Psychologist, 49, 7, 25.

Sears, S.F. (1997). The secret of our success. Florida Psychologist, 48 (3), 9-10, 32.

Sears, S.F. (1997). Federal advocacy update 1997: Important issues remain. Florida Psychologist, 48 (2), 14.

Sears, S.F. (1997). Strategic planning for federal advocacy. Florida Psychologist, 48 (1), 14.

Sears, S.F. (1996). The role of psychologists in the care of cardiac transplantation patients. Mississippi Psychologist, 20, 11-23.

Sears, S.F. (1996). Federal advocacy report. Florida Psychologist, 47, 16, 18.

SELECTED PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Kovacs AH, Silversides C, Harrison JL, Ong L, Oechslin E, Colman J, Saidi AS, Kuhl E, Sears SF, Nolan RP. Adults with congenital heart disease: prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety. Can J Cardiol 2007;23(Suppl C):123C.

Sears, S.F, Vazquez Sowell, L., Kuhl, E.A., Kovacs, A.H., Serber, E., Kneipp, S.M., Handberg, E.M., Zineh, I., & Conti, J.B. (2007). Psychosocial treatment to optimize quality of life in shocked implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients: A randomized controlled trial. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, In press.

Dixit, N.K., Vazquez Sowell, L., Cross, N., Kuhl, E.A., Serber, E., Kovacs, A.H., Dede, D.E., Aranda, J.M., Burkhart, T.A., Conti, J.B. & Sears, S.F. (2007). Cardiac resynchronization therapy: Improving cognition in heart failure patients. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, In press.

Vazquez Sowell, L., Shea, J.B.,Kirkness, A., Lemon, J., Conti, J.B., & Sears, S.F. (2007). Effects of living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator: The female perspective. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, In press.

Sears, S.F., Burns, J.L., Schwartzman, D., Hoyt, R., & Ujhelyi, M. (2002). Do patients accept atrial device therapy? Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, 24, 596.

Sears, S.F., Burns, J.L., Schwartzman, D., Hoyt, R., & Ujhelyi, M. (2002). Predictors of patient reported atrial symptom frequency: Objective vs. psychological variables in patients with implantable atrial device therapy. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 24, 542.

Ujhelyi, M., Sears, S.F., Burns, J.L., Schwartzman, D., & Hoyt, R. (2002). Characterization of atrial shcok pain from implantable atrial defibrillator: Patient activated vs. automatic nighttime atrial shocks. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, In press.

Saia Lewis, T., Sears, S.F., Sirois, B., Urizar, G., Wallace, R., Conners, N., Lee, J.T., King, L.A., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2002). Psychological predictors of quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Abstract, 24, 550.

Saia Lewis, T., Sears, S.F., Sirois, B., Urizar, G., Wallace, R., Conners, N., Lee, J.T., King, L.A., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2002). Dispositional optimism and health expectations predict experience of firings in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24, S076.

Saia Lewis, T., Sears, S.F., Sirois, B., Urizar, G., Wallace, R., Conners, N., Lee, J.T., King, L.A., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2002). Pre-implant psychological predictors of quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24, S145.

Wallace, R.L., Campbell, K., & Sears, S.F. Psychosocial distress in recipients of ICDs. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24, S072.

Sirois, B., & Sears, S.F. (2002). Do new drivers equal new donors: Organ donation attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24, S139.

Sears, S.F., Wallace, R., Burns, J., Saia-Lewis, T., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (2000). Investigating the impact of the ICD storm on quality of life. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 20, 291.

Eads, A., Sears, S.F., Sotile, W.M., & Conti, J.B. (2000). Patient preparedness predicts psychosocial adjustment to implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 22, S211.

Sirois, B., Sears, S.F., McGorray, S., Hill, J., Kerensky, R., & Bertolet, B. (1999). Biomedical and psychosocial predictors of anginal frequency in patients post-angioplasty. (Abstract) Circulation, 100, 1-737.

Sears, S.F., Eads, A., Marhefka, S., Sirois, B., Urizar, G., Todaro, J.F., Sotile, W., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (1999). The U.S. national survey of ICD Recipients: Examining the global and specific aspects of quality of life. European Heart Journal, 20, 232.

Sears, S.F., Todaro, J.F., Eads, A., Urizar, G., Sirois, B., Sotile, W., Curtis, A.B., & Conti, J.B. (1999). The national survey of ICD health care providers: Differences in perception of patient psychosocial issues between physicians and nurses. PACE-Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 22(4), 895.

Berlant, N., Newton, R., Durning, P., Campbell, C., Urizar, G., Anton, S., Locke, B., Sears, S.F., & Perri, M.G. (1999). Exercise promotion in rural public health clinics. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 21S, 30.

Danda, C.E., Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1998). PRIME-MD and primary care: Focus on depression. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 20S, 77.

Sirois, B.C., Sears, S.F., & Bertolet, B. (1998). Interventional cardiology (PTCA and Coronary Stenting) and the role of psychological factors in recovery. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 20S, 100.

Urizar, G.G., Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1998). A stress-coping-outcome model of burnout and depression in extension agents. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 20S, 104.

Dubbert, P.M., Carmack, C.L., Sears, S.F., Horne, R.A., & Neal, E. (1995). Stages of change for lifestyle interventions in behavioral treatment of hypertension. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 17, S125.

Perri, M.G., Martin, D.E., Sears, S.F., & Leermakers, E. (1993). Effects of supervised versus at-home exercise in the treatment of obesity. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 15S, 56.

Sears, S.F., Greene, A.F., & Mills, R.M. (1993). Personality and cognitive adaptation in the first year of cardiac transplantation: A typical case. Florida Psychologist, 43, 24.

Sears, S.F., & Greene, A.F. (1992). Religious coping and troubled hearts. Florida Psychologist, 42, 15.

Sears, S.F., & Greene, A.F. (1991). Let not your hearts be troubled: Religious coping in end-stage heart disease patients. Proceedings of the Third National Conference on the Psychology of Health, Immunity, and Disease, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, 1, 155-164.

Sears, S.F., & McKillop, K.J. (1991). Hopelessness and hardiness: A strained relationship. ERIC Information Systems.

VIDEOTAPE SERIES

Evans, G.D., & Sears, S.F. (1999). A community response to post-disaster stress. Disaster Handbook Video Series. University of Florida IFAS: Gainesville, FL. ACE Video Award Winner (2000) Agricultural Communication in Education Committee (3rd place).

Lehtola, C., Evans, G.D., & Sears, S.F. (1998). Are you ready? Awarness to preparedness for disasters. University of Florida IFAS: Gainesville, FL.

AUDIOTAPE SERIES

Sotile, W.M., & Sears, S.F. (1999). You can make a difference: Audiotape series. Medtronic, Inc: Minneapolis, MN.

FUNDED RESEARCH GRANTS

Ongoing

1 R21HL087831-01

National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Sleep in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Role:  Principal Investigator

Co-Investigators:  Samuel Sears, Ph.D.; Richard B. Berry, M.D.; Jamie Conti, M.D., Wei Hu, Ph.D.

(09/08-08/10)

1 R21HL087831-01 Supplement

National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Sleep in Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)

Role:  Principal Investigator

Co-Investigators:  Samuel Sears, Ph.D.; Richard B. Berry, M.D.; Jamie Conti, M.D., Wei Hu, Ph.D., Joseph Dzierzewski, M.S.

(07/09-06/11)

Project # Sears (PI) 01/01/10-12/31/10

Medtronic, Inc.

“Examination of the Pros and Cons of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators”

To test a new measurement tool for patients considering implantation of an ICD

Role: Principal Investigator

Co-Investigators:  Garrett Hazelton, MA

Project # Sears (PI) 05/01/08-05/01/10

Medtronic, Inc.

“Pre-Implant Psychoeducational Intervention in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients”

To investigate a psychoeducational intervention on the psychological adjustment and patient acceptance of ICDs

Role: Principal Investigator

Project # Sears (PI) 03/01/08-03/01/10

Medtronic, Inc.

“Predictors of Quality of Life in Pediatric Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Patients”

To investigate a psychosocial adjustment in children and young adults with ICDs

Role: Principal Investigator

Completed

Project # Vazquez-Sowell (PI) 02/01/06-06/01/07 Sears (Faculty Mentor)

National Institute of Health-NHLBI

“Psychosocial Care of Women with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators”

To investigate sex differences in patient acceptance of ICD therapy

Role: Faculty Sponsor/Co-Principal Investigator

Project # Sears (PI) 07/01/03-06/30/06

American Heart Association

“Psychosocial Treatment to Optimize QOL in ICD Patients”

To examine a psychosocial intervention in ICD patients who have received ICD shocks.

Role: Principal Investigator

Investigator/Consultant: (2004-05). IM CALM: Integrated Medicine Approach to Medical Care of ICD Patients. Medtronic, Inc., $15, 000.

Principal Investigator: (2003-05). Psychosocial treatment to optimize Quality of Life in ICD patients. American Heart Association, $120, 000.

Principal Investigator: (2003-05). Cognitive functioning in Bi-Ventricular ICD patients. Medtronic, Inc., $85, 000 Award.

Principal Investigator: (2001). Comparing patient acceptance and quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator and implantable atrioverter defibrillator recipients. Perry E. Foote Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes Research Grant, $9, 405 Award.

Principal Investigator: (2001). Multi-site investigation of the psychosocial impact of the atrial defibrillator. Medtronic, Inc., $40, 000 Award; Funded .20 FTE.

Co-Investigator: (2001). Exercise Training for Class IV CHF Patients. Submitted to the Department of Health Tobacco Fund, $ 200,000 annually for two years. Principal Investigator: Dr. Eileen Handberg; Funded .15 FTE.

Principal Investigator: (2000). Developing web-based patient education for ICD patients. Medtronic, Inc., $43, 900 Award.

Principal Investigator: (2000). Quality of Life Dossier on ICD therapy to the National Institute of Clinical Excellence-United Kingdom. Medtronic, Inc., $4, 000 Award.

Principal Investigator: (1999). Treating Depression in Primary Care via Telehealth. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $15, 000 Award.

Principal Investigator: (1998).Health Care Provider Manuals Addressing Psychosocial Issues Related to the ICD. Medtronic, Inc., $10, 000 Award.

Principal Investigator: (1998). Training Issues in the Treatment of Psychological Issues Related to the ICD. Medtronic, Inc., $38, 000 Award.

Co-Investigator: (1998). Factors Influencing Organ Donation Decisions by Next of Kin. University of Florida Opportunity Fund, $48, 000 Award. (Principal Investigators: Dr. James Rodrigue & Mr. Charles McCluskey, P.A.)

Co-Principal Investigator: (1997). PTCA vs. Coronary Stent: Examining Medical Cost and Quality of Life Outcomes. Shands Hospital Clinical Resources Mgmt, $13, 850 Award.

Co-Principal Investigator: (1997). Examining Occupational Stress and Burnout in Extension Agents. Funded by Florida Cooperative Extension Service, $ 600 Award (Co-Principal Investigators: Garret D. Evans, Psy.D., Mr. Guido Urizar, Graduate Student).

Co-Principal Investigator: (1997). Rural Primary Care Psychology. Funded by Suwannee River AHEC Inc. $ 600 Award (Co-Principal Investigators: Garret D. Evans, Psy.D., Ms. Caroline Elder, Graduate Student).

Principal Investigator: (1996). Evaluating the Integration of Behavioral Health Psychology into Rural Primary Care. DSR-D Faculty Award Program, $10, 000 Award.

FUNDED GRANTS FOR CLINICAL SERVICE

Co-Principal Investigator: (2000-2001). The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $62, 000 Award.

Co-Principal Investigator: (1999-2000). The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $62, 000 Award.

Co-Principal Investigator: (1998-1999). The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $62, 000 Award.

Co-Principal Investigator: (1997-1998). The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $52, 000 Award.

Co-Principal Investigator: (1996-1997). The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $52, 000 Award.

Co-Principal Grantee: (1997). Disaster relief for the residents of North Dakota Red River Valley. CSREES funding, $50, 000 Award (Co-Principal Grantees: Dr. Garret Evans & Dr. Nathan W. Perry).

Co-Principal Investigator: (1995-1996). The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. North Florida Area Health Education Center, $35, 000 Award.

Co-Principal Grantee: (1996). Behavioral Health Services for Hamilton County. HRS Hamilton County Public Health Unit, $4, 000 Award (Co-Principal Grantee: Dr. Garret Evans).

Co-Principal Provider: (1996). Behavioral Health Services for Levy County. HRS Levy County Public Health Unit, $12, 600 Award (Principal Grantee: Dr. Nathan W. Perry).

CONSULTATIONS ON FUNDED GRANT SUBMISSIONS

Consultant: (1998). Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hamilton County. Department of Health-State of Florida, $178, 000 Award-1 year renewable (Principal Investigator: Catherine Campbell, MS, Verna Horne, RN.)

Consultant: (1997). The Rural Chronic Disease Prevention Project: Hamilton and Levy County Health Departments. Department of Health-State of Florida, $119, 000 Award-5 year renewable (Principal Investigator: Julius Gylys, MS, Verna Horne, RN., Barbara Locke, RN, BSN.)

SELECTED RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Serber, E. R., Sears, S. F., Thomas, G. M., Slifka, C. N., Nielsen, C. D., Spencer, III, W. H., & Smith, K. M. (March, 2006). Improvement in depression and quality of life after alcohol septal ablation in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patients Poster presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.

Johnson, S., Ong, L., Stanley, J., Ritvo, P., Dorian, P., Newman, D., Harris, L., Sears, S., Cribbie, R., Irvine, J. (2006). Demographic and psychosocial factors affect treatment expectations in a cardiac population. Presented at the 64th Annual Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

Evans, G. D., Wiens, B. A., & Sears, S. (August, 2003). Triumph Over Tragedy: A model for comprehensive community mental health responses to disaster, trauma, and terrorism. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association conference, Toronto, ON.

Wiens, B. A., Evans, G. D., Sears, S., Tsao, J. C. I., & Stamm, B. H. (July 2003). Making sense of chaos: Rural community mental health responses to disaster, trauma, and terrorism. Workshop conducted at the National Association for Rural Mental Health conference, Orlando, FL.

Sears, S.F. (2000). Kids and ICDs: Understanding the unique adjustment challenges. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, Washington, DC.

Sears, S.F. (1999). Patient acceptance and quality of life issues in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Sears, S.F. (1999). Psychological aspects of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Phoenix, AZ.

Sears, S.F. (1999). Mental health in primary care: Research from Florida public health departments. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Public Health Association, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1999). Trends and challenges in rural mental health. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Rural Health Association, Ocala, FL.

Todaro, J.F., Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R., & Litcher, C. Social desirability bias and the psychological pre-heart transplant evaluation: A simulation study using community residents. Poster to be presented at the 58th annual meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Savannah, GA.

Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1998). Integrating mental health programming into the Florida Cooperative Extension Service: Lessons learned from the University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. Invited address to the National Institute of Mental Health Work Group, Ames. IA.

Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1998). Helping farm families manage stress: The University of Florida Rural Psychology Program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Rural Health Association, Orlando, FL.

Morava, E, Bobroff, L.B., Turner, R.E. & Sears, S.F. (1998). Cholesterol Control: A worksite coronary heart disease risk reduction program. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education, Albequerque, NM.

Sears, S.F. (1997, August). Ethical issues in the assessment of cardiac transplant candidates. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Sears, S.F. (1997). Mental and behavioral health issues in rural primary care: The practitioner perspective. Invited address to the National Institute of Mental Health Rural Mental Health Research Conference, Oxford, MS.

Sears, S.F., & Evans, G.D. (1996). Reaching rural families: A partnership between clinical and health psychology and the cooperative extension service in Florida. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, CAN.

Sears, S.F., Evans, G.D., Craven, S., Kortenkamp, S., & Campbell, E. (1996). A behavioral health needs survey: Ratings from cooperative extension agents in rural north Florida. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Rural Health Association, Minneapolis, MN.

Sears, S.F., Rodrigue, J.R., Greene, A.F., & Mills, R.M. (1995). Predicting quality of life with a pre-transplantation assessment battery: A prospective study of cardiac transplantation recipients. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, NY.

WORKSHOPS AND INVITED ADDRESSES

Available upon request

REFERENCES

Dr. Kathleen Row

Chair, Department of Psychology

East Carolina University

110 Rawl Hall

Greenville, NC 27858

Duane Dede, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Clinical and Health Psychology

University of Florida

Box 100165 UF Health Science Center

Gainesville, FL 32610

Jamie B. Conti, MD

Associate Professor

University of Florida College of Medicine

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Box 100277 UFHSC

Gainesville, FL 32610

Wayne Cascio, MD

Director of Research

East Carolina Heart Institute

Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

100 Heart Drive

Greenville, NC 27858

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