Kevin A. Hommel, PhD
Appointment
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Email
kevin.hommel@cchmc.org
Phone
513-803-0407
Bio
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Kevin A. Hommel, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology and faculty member in the Center for the Promotion of Treatment Adherence and Self-Management. Dr. Hommel's research focuses on adherence assessment methodology, behavioral treatment of nonadherence, health outcome and quality of life in pediatric chronic illnesses, particularly in gastroenterologic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Dr. Hommel's research is currently primarily funded by a K23 Career Development Award from NIH/NIDDK. Research being conducted for this grant utilizes a systematic approach to nonadherence treatment protocol development. The first study will identify patient and family reported barriers and facilitators of adherence to medication in IBD. This information will be incorporated into the second study, which will involve a randomized controlled clinical trial of a behavioral treatment protocol to improve adherence to oral medication in adolescents with IBD.
Dr. Hommel came to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology. He continues to collaborate with investigators at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who focus on improving bone health in IBD and nutrition in cystic fibrosis.
Center for Adherence Promotion and Self-Management
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Credentials
BA: University of Central Oklahoma, Psychology, 1996
MS: Oklahoma State University, Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology Specialization), 1999
PhD: Oklahoma State University, Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology Specialization), 2002
Internship/Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2002
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2004
Awards and Honors
- Merit Award for Achievement, College of Education, University of Central Oklahoma, 1997
- Recipient of the Oklahoma State University Graduate Student Research Excellence Award, 1999
- Recipient of the McAlester Scottish Rite Fellowship, Oklahoma State University, 2000
- Letter of Commendation, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 2000
- Poster Award, APA Division 54, The Society of Pediatric Psychology, 2002
- Harold Yuker Award: Rehabilitation Psychology, 2005
- Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 6th Edition, 2006
- Who's Who of Emerging Leaders, 2006
- Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 10th Anniversary Edition, 2007
Research Grants and Contracts
"Behavioral Treatment of Nonadherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease"; K23 Career Development Award; NIH/NIDDK (2007-2012); Principal Investigator
"Bone Health in Pediatric Crohn Disease: A Low Magnitude Mechanical Stimuli Trial"; R01; NIH/NIDDK (2006-2011); Co-Investigator
"Organized Lipid Matrix, Essential Fatty Acids and Choline in CF"; R44; NIH/NIDDK (2006-2009); Co-Investigator
Publications, Most Recent
Andrews, N. R., Chaney, J. M., Mullins, L. L., Wagner, J. L., Hommel, K. A., & Jarvis, J. N. (2007). Illness intrusiveness and adjustment among Native American and Caucasian parents of children with juvenile rheumatic diseases. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32(10), 1259-1263.
Powers, S. W., Patton, S. R., Hommel, K. A., & Hershey, A. D. (2004). Quality of life in paediatric migraine: Characterization of age-related effects using PedsQL 4.0.Cephalalgia, 24, 120-127.
Hommel, K. A., Wagner, J. L., Chaney, J. M., White, M. M., & Mullins, L. L. (2004). Perceived importance of activities of daily living and arthritis helplessness in rheumatoid arthritis: A prospective investigation.Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 57(2), 159-164.
Chaney, J. M., Mullins, L. L., Wagner, J. L., Hommel, K. A., Page, M. C., & Doppler, M. J. (2004). A longitudinal examination of causal attributions and depression symptomatology in rheumatoid arthritis.Rehabilitation Psychology, 49(2), 126-133.
Stark, L. J., Janicke, D. M., McGrath, A. M., Mackner, L. M., Hommel, K. A., & Lovell, D. (2005). Prevention of osteoporosis: A randomized clinical trial to increase calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 30(5), 377-386.
Stark, L. J., Hommel, K. A., Mackner, L. M., Janicke, D. M., Davis, A. M., Pfefferkorn, M., Crandall, W., & Heubi, J. (2005). Randomized trial comparing two methods of increasing dietary calcium intake in children with inflammatory bowel disease.Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 40, 501-507.
Hoff, A. L., Mullins L. L., Page, M. C., Carpentier, M. Y., Chaney, J. M., & Hommel, K. A. (2005). The relationship of control-related beliefs to depressive symptomatology among children with Type 1 diabetes and asthma: A disease-specific approach.Children's Health Care, 34(4), 261-272.
White, M.M., Chaney, J.M., Mullins, L.L., Wagner, J.L., Hommel, K.A., Andrews, N.R., & Jarvis, J.N. (2005). Children's perceived illness uncertainty as a moderator in the parent-child distress relationship in juvenile rheumatic diseases.Rehabilitation Psychology, 50(3), 224-231.
Hommel, K. A., Chaney, J. M., Wagner, J. L., & Jarvis, J. N. (2006). Learned helplessness in children and adolescents with juvenile rheumatic disease.Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 60, 73-81.
Stark, L. J., McGrath Davis, A., Janicke, D. M., Mackner, L. M., Hommel, K. A., Bean, J., Lovell, D., Kalkwarf, H., & Heubi, J. (2006). A randomized clinical trial of dietary calcium to improve bone accretion in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.The Journal of Pediatrics, 148(4), 501-507.
Wagner, J. L., Chaney, J. M., Hommel, K. A., Andrews, N., & Jarvis, J. N. (2007). A cognitive diathesis-stress model of depressive symptoms in children and adolescents with juvenile rheumatic disease.Children's Health Care, 36(1), 45-62.
Book Chapters, Most Recent
Wagner, J. L., Hommel, K. A., Mullins, L. L., & Chaney, J. M. (2008). Rehabilitation in pediatric chronic illness: Juvenile rheumatic diseases as an exemplar. In R. G. Frank (Ed.), The Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: APA Press.
Hommel, K. A. (2008). Inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. In B. A. Boyer & I. Paharia (Eds.), Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical Health Psychology (pp. 319-345). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Research Presentations, Most Recent
Hommel, K. A., Davis, C., & Baldassano, R. N. (April 12, 2008). Descriptive Analysis of Medication Adherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Poster presentation at the National Conference on Child Health Psychology, Miami, FL.
Stark, L. J., Janicke, D. M., McGrath, A. M., Mackner, L. M., & Hommel, K. A. (April 17, 2004). Behavior Intervention to Increase Dietary Calcium Intake in Children with JRA: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Paper presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Conference on Child Health Psychology, Charleston, SC.
Hommel, K. A., Shepanski, M. A., & Baldassano, R. N. (April 21, 2005). Quality of Life in Adolescents with Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Age-related Effects on the IMPACT Questionnaire. Poster presented at the Great Lakes Regional Conference on Child Health, Columbus, OH.
Hommel, K. A., Davis, C., & Baldassano, R. N. (April 19, 2006). Multimethod Assessment of Medical Adherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Poster presented at the National Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, FL.
Hommel, K. A., Davis, C., & Baldassano, R. N. (April 28, 2007). Medical Nonadherence and Quality of Life in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Oral presentation at the Regional Child Health Conference in Cincinnati, OH.
Invited Presentations, Most Recent
Hommel, K. A. (January 10, 2008 ). Treatment Adherence in Pediatrics: Research and Policy Issues. Invited presentation for psychology residents Didactic Seminar Series: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center.
Hommel, K. A. (March 15, 2005). "Preserving the Health Care Team-Patient Relationship." Invited presentation to the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (August 26, 2005). "Integrating Research into Clinical Program Development." Invited presentation at Psychology Seminar series on Program Development: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (November 22, 2006). "Bullying, Regimen Self-Management, and Metabolic Control in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes." Invited Journal Club presentation at the Nutrition Science Seminar: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (February 13, 2005). "Living Day to Day with IBD." Invited presentation to children with inflammatory bowel disease and their parents, physicians, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (April 29, 2005). "Psychological Issues in Pediatric Chronic Illness: Research and Clinical Implications." Invited presentation at the Third Regional Pediatric GI & Nutritional Nursing Conference: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (February 26, 2006). "Behavioral Health in IBD: Myths and Common Questions." Invited presentation to children with inflammatory bowel disease and their parents, physicians, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia,
PA.
Hommel, K. A. (April 28, 2006). "Behavioral Health Issues in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Invited presentation at the Fourth Regional Pediatric GI & Nutritional Nursing and Nutrition Conference: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (August 6, 2006). "Family Adjustment to Pediatric Chronic Illness." Invited presentation at the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) annual meeting: Cherry Hill, NJ.
Hommel, K. A. (December 10, 2006). "Family Adjustment to Pediatric Chronic Illness." Invited presentation at the Eosinophilic Disorders Support Group: King of Prussia Specialty Care Center, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia, PA.
Hommel, K. A. (February 25, 2007). "Medical Adherence and Health in IBD." Invited presentation to children with inflammatory bowel disease and their parents, physicians, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Professional Organization Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Society of Pediatric Psychology
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