U-M School of Nursing Dose of Discovery

Can two different activity trackers tell the same story? In this episode, Dr. Jung Yoen Son, senior author Janet L. Larson, PhD, RN, FAAN, and colleagues compare two widely used research-grade activity monitors in adults with COPD and explore how better measurement can strengthen future physical activity research. https://myumi.ch/xj7qq 

More than 5 million Americans have used kratom, but who is using it and why? Sean Esteban McCabe and colleagues examine national patterns of kratom use and its links to mental health and substance use disorders, offering insights to help inform public health and clinical care. Read more: https://myumi.ch/bDyr3 

Climate change isn't only an environmental issue. It's a mental health issue, too. Dr. Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini and colleagues explore how mental health nurses can help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from climate-related challenges through education, advocacy and leadership. Read more: https://myumi.ch/4xr64 

Nearly 4 in 10 Black women in this study reported feeling blamed by a health care provider during pregnancy. Alison R. Walsh and Emily Dove-Medows examine how provider blame, self-blame and communication may shape trust, decision-making and maternal care experiences. Read more: https://myumi.ch/DWwk5

A multidisciplinary, cross-campus study led by Alison R. Walsh, with contributions from UMSN faculty Emily Dove-Medows and Michelle L. Munro-Kramer, examines university students' experiences during pelvic, breast, genital and rectal exams and why trust, communication and informed consent matter. Read more: https://myumi.ch/G7kzb

In this episode, Dr. Lynae Darbes and colleagues discuss the Simunye study, a randomized trial testing whether couples-based counseling can improve HIV care, treatment engagement and viral suppression in South Africa. Learn how supporting partners together may strengthen health outcomes for entire families. Read more: https://myumi.ch/2jm5n

What happens when patients feel their concerns aren't being heard? A new study led by Dr. Jeri Antilla, with contributions from Dr. Linda DiClemente, and Dr. Amy Buckenmeyer, explores how Black women experienced maternity care during and after perinatal loss. The findings highlight the importance of listening, culturally safe care and stronger support systems for families navigating grief and subsequent pregnancies.

Who gets included in preconception care? In this episode, we explore a scholarly conversation sparked by a Letter to the Editor led by Dr. HaEun Lee. The publication argues that paternal health should play a larger role in preconception care discussions, and prompted a formal response from international experts.  https://myumi.ch/xjQmd 

One of our frequent podcast contributors, Dr. Jessica M. Mongilio, is back with a publication exploring how researchers measure exposure to nicotine and tobacco-related content on social media. The article argues that understanding digital content exposure requires more than simply tracking what people see and highlights the need for better tools to capture engagement, recall and influence.

Dr. Marvin Schilt-Solberg and his team evaluated and revised a widely used tool for measuring minority stress among cisgender sexual minority adults. LMSM-R provides a shorter, more reliable way to assess experiences like discrimination, rejection anticipation and identity concealment. Journal of LGBTQ+ Mental Health publication.