Kevin A. Hommel, PhD
Appointment
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Email
kevin.hommel@cchmc.org
Phone
513-803-0407
Fax
513-803-0415
Bio
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Kevin A. Hommel, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology and 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, now completed, identified patient and family reported barriers and facilitators of adherence to medication in IBD. This information was incorporated into the second study, which involves a randomized controlled clinical trial of a family-based group 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
- Cambridge Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs
- Routh Early Career Award in Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association Division 54, The Society of Pediatric Psychology
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); Site Principal Investigator
"Organized Lipid Matrix, Essential Fatty Acids and Choline in CF"; R44; NIH/NIDDK (2006-2009); Co-Investigator
“Adherence to 6-Mercaptopurine/Azathiopurine and Quality of Life in Pediatric IBD.” Prometheus Laboratories (Contract) (2008-2010); Principal Investigator
Publications, Most Recent
Hommel, K. A., Denson, L. A., Crandall, W. V., & Mackner, L. M. (2008). Behavioral functioning and treatment adherence in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Review and recommendations for practice.Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 4(11), 1-7.
Hommel, K.A., Davis, C. M., & Baldassano, R. N. (in press). Objective versus subjective assessment of oral medication adherence in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Hommel, K. A., Mackner, L. M., Denson, L. A., & Crandall, W. V. (2008). Treatment regimen adherence in pediatric gastroenterology. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 47(5), 526-543.
Andrews, N. R., Chaney, J. M., Mullins, L. L., Wagner, J. L., Hommel, K. A., & Jarvis, J. N. (in press). The differential effect of child age on the illness intrusiveness-parent distress relationship in juvenile rheumatic disease. Rehabilitation Psychology.
Hommel, K. A., Davis, C. M., & Baldassano, R. N. (2008). Medication adherence and quality of life in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 33(8), 867-874.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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., 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.
Invited Presentations, Most Recent
Hommel, K. A. (October 21, 2008) Assessment and Treatment of Nonadherence in Pediatric IBD: The Beginning and a View of the Future. Invited presentation at Digestive Health Center Seminar at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
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, Cincinnati, OH.
Hommel, K. A., (November 3, 2007) Promoting Treatment Adherence in Pediatric IBD. Invited presentation at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical and Research Integration Offsite Retreat, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
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.
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. (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. (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,
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Professional Organization Memberships
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- APA Division 54: Society of Pediatric Psychology
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
- Digestive Health Center (DHC): Bench-to-Bedside Research in Pediatric Digestive Disease, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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