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Research Interests
I am both a clinician and a researcher as well as an educator. I am interested in studying the impact of chronic illness on the adaptation and coping of children, adolescents and their families. I am also interested in the area of transitioning from pediatric to adult care among youth with chronic illness.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Case Western Reserve University
… → 1990
Research interests keywords
- Behavioral Medicine
- Diabetes
- Psychological Issues of Patients Dealing with Medical Illness
- Psychology
- Transplantation
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Grants
- 9 Finished
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Improving Transition from Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
The University of Chicago, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
8/1/17 → 10/31/18
Project: Research project
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Psychological Excellence in Diabetes Training Initiative
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
JDRF (formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
7/1/17 → 6/30/18
Project: Research project
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Effectiveness Trial of an E-Health Intervention To Support Diabetes Care in Minority Youth
Evans, M. A. (PD/PI), Feldman, M. A. (PD/PI), Miller, J. L. (PD/PI), Samis, J. H. (PD/PI) & Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
Wayne State University, National Institutes of Health
4/1/17 → 3/31/22
Project: Research project
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Final clinical studies for submission of a pre-market approval application to the FDA for a bionic pancreas that automates type 1 diabetes management
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
Boston University, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
9/30/16 → 5/31/20
Project: Research project
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Diabetes-Specific Behavioral Science Postdoctoral Training Program
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
University of South Florida, Patterson Foundation
4/1/15 → 6/30/17
Project: Research project
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Diabetes distress in urban Black youth with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers: associations with glycemic control, depression, and health behaviors
Evans, M. A., Ellis, D. A., Vesco, A. T., Feldman, M. A., Weissberg-Benchell, J., Carcone, A. I., Miller, J. L., Boucher-Berry, C., Buggs-Saxton, C., Degnan, B., Dekelbab, B. & Drossos, T., Jun 1 2024, In: Journal of pediatric psychology. 49, 6, p. 394-404 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Moderating Effect of Depression on Glycemic Control in an eHealth Intervention Among Black Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: Findings From a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Ellis, D., Carcone, A. I., Templin, T., Evans, M., Weissberg-Benchell, J., Buggs-Saxton, C., Boucher-Berry, C., Miller, J. L., Drossos, T. & Dekelbab, M. B., 2024, In: JMIR Diabetes. 9Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Parent, child, and adolescent lived experience using the insulin-only iLet Bionic Pancreas
Howard, K. R., Garza, K. P., Feldman, M. A. & Weissberg-Benchell, J., Jun 1 2024, In: Journal of pediatric psychology. 49, 6, p. 413-420 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychometric Properties of the Automated Insulin Delivery: Benefits and Burdens Scale for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Shapiro, J. B., Vesco, A. T., Carroll, M. S. & Weissberg-Benchell, J., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Psychosocial Care for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Summary of Reviews to Inform Clinical Practice
Shapiro, J. B., Garza, K. P., Feldman, M. A., Suhs, M. C., Ellis, J., Terry, A., Howard, K. R. & Weissberg-Benchell, J., Mar 2024, In: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America. 53, 1, p. 107-122 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review