LAUREN  CLARK
  • Ombudsman, Office Of Sr Vp Health Sci
  • Adjunct Professor, College Of Nursing

Research Statement

My research career has explored culture and health disparities. My dissertation study of  low-income Mexican American and Anglo mothers was published in Medical Anthropology Quarterly, and later publications have appeared in Social Science and Medicine, Western Journal of Nursing Research, and Journal of Transcultural Nursing. For two decades, I conducted research on Latino health, included federally-funded research on Latino childhood obesity and culturally-competent health systems.  Health disparities experienced by diverse populations have led me to my current research interest--community-based populations at-risk for overweight/obesity, particularly people with intellectual disabilities.  I'm currently exploring healthy lifestyles and disability using community-based participatory research methods with an interdisciplinary research team using community-based participatory research methods.  My research team has worked to address health related quality of life and coducted formative research to launch a new measure of this variable for and with people with intellectual disability.

Research Keywords

  • Public Health Issues in Disadvantaged Populations
  • Latinos or Latinas
  • Gerontological Nursing
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Child or Maternal Health

Presentations

  • Clark, L., Simonsen, S., Guo, J., Dearden, S. & Litchman, M. (2019, April). Social support of reproductive-aged women with disability. In L. Clark (Symposium Organizer), Perspectives on Reproductive Health of Women with Disabilities, 52nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference of the Western Institute for Nursing, San Diego, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 01/29/2019.
  • Tran, M.J., Dearden, S., Guo, J. Simonsen, S., Clark, L., & Litchman, M. (2019, April). What women with disabilities write in blogs about pregnancy and early motherhood. . In L. Clark (Symposium Organizer), Perspectives on Reproductive Health of Women with Disabilities, 52nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference of the Western Institute for Nursing, San Diego, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 01/29/2019.
  • Simonsen, S., Dearden, S. Litchman, M., Guo, J., & Clark, L. (2019, April). Pregnancy history, intention, and support among women with disability. In L. Clark (Symposium Organizer), Perspectives on Reproductive Health of Women with Disabilities, 52nd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference of the Western Institute for Nursing, San Diego, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 01/29/2019.
  • Simonsen, S., Hemmert, R., Labbe, K., Palacios, N., Hansen, L., Dearden, S., Lemoine, J., Villalta, J., & Clark, L. (2018, October). Using Community Health Workers for Routine Pregnancy Intention Screening and Referral in the U.S.: An Assessment of Interests, Barriers, and Facilitators. Society of Family Planning Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/10/2018.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Guo, J., Cardell, B., Johnson, E., Guerra., N., & Wawrzynski, S. (2018, September). Precision Outcomes: HRQoL for People with IDD. Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/10/2018.
  • Clark, L., Beynon, C., Clark, N., Colicchio, V. D., Engh, E., Hull, W., Jensen, F. B., Jung, S., Kauwe, A., Tiase, V., Wawrzynski, S., & Woodruff, K. (2018, September 28). Exploring caregiver self-care strategies when caring for the cognitively impaired. Podium presentation at the Utah Nurses' Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/10/2018.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Guo, J., Johnson, E., Wawrzynski, S., Cardell, B., Geer, B., Guerra, N. (2018, April). Patient-generated health data for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Podium presentation at the 51st Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference of the Western Institute for Nursing, Spokane, WA. Conference Paper, Presented, 04/10/2018.
  • Sanchez-Birkhead, A.C., Clark, L., & Egger, M.J. (2018, April). Barriers to patient/provider communication for women with pelvic floor disorders. Podium presentation at the 51st Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference of the Western Institute for Nursing, Spokane, WA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/10/2018.
  • Clark, L. (2018, March). Qualitative Research in Communities: Data Collection and Analysis Approaches. Invited Keynote, Global Congress for Qualitative Health Research, Sun City, Northwest Province, South Africa. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/15/2018.
  • Clark, L. (2018, February). How to Support Faculty: Panel Discussion. Senior Leadership Training, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT. Panel, Presented, 02/02/2018.
  • Clark, L. (2017, November). Clinically powerful research: Collaborating for change. Invited Keynote, InterMountain and Westminster College, collaborative nursing research conference, LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/02/2017.
  • Clark, L., Birkhead, A.S., Fernandez, C., & Egger, M.J. (2017, October). Questioning comparability in a comparative ethnography. Podium presentation at the Transcultural Nursing Society, New Orleans, LA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/01/2017.
  • Benz, C., McCloskey, M., Johnson, S.J., Clark, L., Thompson, D., Chamberlin, B. & Bellows, L. (2017 July). Exploring Mobile Device Use among Preschoolers: A Feasible Intervention Strategy for Rural Families? 50th Annual Conference Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/01/2017.
  • Clark, L. & Allen, N.A. (2017, July). Diabetes care for persons with disabilities. Utah Department of Health, Environment, Policy & Improved Clinical Care Program, Diabetes Professional Continuing Education Webinar Series. http://choosehealth.utah.gov/healthcare/continuing-education/diabetes-webinar-series.php. Presentation, Presented, 07/01/2017.
  • McDougle, K., Clark, L., & Canary, H. (2017, June). Disclosing news of a child’s diagnosis of Down syndrome. 2017 NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/01/2017.
  • Clark, L., Canary, H.E., Anderson, R., & McDougle, K. (2017, June). Learning what to expect when you have a child with Down syndrome. Paper Presented at Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, 4th Annual ELSI Congress, Farmington, CT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/01/2017.
  • Botkin, J.R., Clark, L., Stark, L.A., & Rothwell, E. (2017, June). Innovative education strategies for genetic testing and screening. Panel Presentation at Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, 4th Annual ELSI Congress, Farmington, CT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/01/2017.
  • Clark, L. (2017, May). Does qualitative nursing inquiry induce change in the clinical area? Invited Keynote, 5th Global Congress for Qualitative Health Research Conference, Lisbon, Portugal. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/01/2017.
  • Clark, L., Canary, H., Holton, A., & McDougle, K. (2017, April). What parents of children with Down Syndrome anticipate as their caregiving future. In E. Lewis (Symposium Organizer), Family Matters, Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology, Santa Fe, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/01/2017.
  • Clark, L., Sanchez Birkhead, A., Fernandez, C.I., & Egger, M.J. (2017, April). Cultural models of pelvic floor defects among Mexican American and Euro-American women. Paper presented at the Western Institute for Nursing Annual Conference, Denver, CO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/01/2017.
  • McDougle, K., Clark, L., & Canary, H. (2017, June). Disclosing news of a child’s diagnosis of Down syndrome. 2017 NHGRI Research Training and Career Development Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 01/09/2017.
  • Clark, L., Canary, H.E., Anderson, R., & McDougle, K. (2017, June). Learning what to expect when you have a child with Down syndrome. Paper Presented at Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, 4th Annual ELSI Congress, Farmington, CT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 01/09/2017.
  • Botkin, J.R., Clark, L., Stark, L.A., & Rothwell, E. (2017, June). Innovative education strategies for genetic testing and screening. Panel Presentation at Genomics and Society: Expanding the ELSI Universe, 4th Annual ELSI Congress, Farmington, CT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 01/09/2017.
  • Benz, C., McCloskey, M., Johnson, S.J., Clark, L., Thompson, D., Chamberlin, B. & Bellows, L. (In Review: 2017 July). Exploring Mobile Device Use among Preschoolers: A Feasible Intervention Strategy for Rural Families? 50th Annual Conference Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Submitted, 01/01/2017.
  • Canary, H.E., Clark, L., & McDougle, K. (2016, November). The social construction of Down Syndrome in early phases of discovery. Paper presented in a discussion panel, National Communication Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/15/2016.
  • Clark, L., Sanchez-Birkhead, A.C., Fernandez, C., & Egger, M. (2016, November). Cultural models of post-partum rest and activity among Mexican immigrant and Euro-American multiparous women with pelvic floor disorders. Podium presentation, Nursing Evidence for Leadership and Change, InterMountain HealthCare, Provo, UT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/14/2016.
  • Clark, L. (2016, May). Respect as a critical issue for qualitative researchers working across the ability spectrum using community-based participatory research. Paper presented at the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Qualitative Health Research Pre-Conference, Urbana, IL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/27/2016.
  • Clark, L. (2016, May). Respect as a critical issue for qualitative researchers working across the ability spectrum using community-based participatory research. Paper presented at the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Urbana, IL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 05/2016.
  • Clark, L., Birkhead, A.S., & Egger, M.J. (2016, April). Protocols for transcription and translation in qualitative research. Paper presented at the Western Institute for Nursing Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/19/2016.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Currie, D.W., Thoreson, S.R., Clark, L., Goss, C., & Marosits, M.J. (2016, March). Predictors of older adults’ participation in balance class to prevent falls: Case-control study. Paper presented at the Safety 2016 Research Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/12/2016.
  • Clark, L., Birkhead, A.S., & Egger, M.J. (2016, April). Protocols for transcription and translation in qualitative research. Paper presented at the Western Institute for Nursing Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 04/2016.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Currie, D.W., Thoreson, S.R., Clark, L., Goss, C., & Marosits, M.J. (2016, March). Predictors of older adults’ participation in balance class to prevent falls: Case-control study. Paper presented at the Safety 2016 Research Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 03/2016.
  • Clark, L. (2016, March). Developing a health-related quality of life scale with people with intellectual disability using a community-based participatory approach. Living with Disability Research Centre Seminar, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Presentation, Presented, 03/01/2016.
  • Clark, L. (2016, March). Health measurement in a community setting for young adults with intellectual disability participating in a healthy lifestyle intervention. Higher Research Degree Seminar, School of Applied Health, Department of Community and Clinical Allied Health, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/23/2016.
  • Matney, S.A., Staggers, N., & Clark, L. (2015, October). Nurses’ wisdom in action in the emergency department. 10th Annual Nursing Research Conference, University of Utah and InterMountain Health. Salt Lake City, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 10/2015.
  • Lassetter, J. H., Clark, L., Fitisemanu, J., & Brown, L. B. (2014 September). Optimizing health by addressing Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander obesity through a nutrition and activity intervention, a podium presentation at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science’s 2014 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research: Optimizing Health by Addressing Complexity, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/2015.
  • Pett, M., Clark, L., Cardell, B., Johnson, E., Guo, J., Weedon, D., & Jones, K. (2015, June). A patient-centered health-related quality of life (HRQOL) self-report measure for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA. Conference Paper, Presented, 06/2015.
  • Clark, L., Morrow, A., Wimmer, E., & Weber, A. (2015, April). The e-book as an enduring and innovative course outcome. Paper presented at the Western Institute for Nursing Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/2015.
  • Pett, M., Clark, L., Cardell, B., Johnson, E., & Guo, J. (2015, April). Instrument development of a self-reported health measure for persons with intellectual disability: A case study. Paper presented at the Western Institute for Nursing Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/2015.
  • Yost, A., Clark, L., Pett, M., Cardell, B., & Guo, J. (2015, April). Assessing health-related quality of life for persons with intellectual disabilities. Annual University of Utah Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 04/2015.
  • Clark, L., Guo, J., Pett, M., Cardell, B., & Johnson, E. (2015, March). How we enhanced the measurement of health-related quality of life through qualitative research. Paper presentation at the Global Congress of Qualitative Health Research, University Autonomía de Yucatan, Mérida, Mexico. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/2015.
  • Wimmer, E.N., Weber, A., Morrow, A., & Clark, L. (2015, February). Nursing students create eTextbook for online research class. Paper presented at the Symposium on Emerging Technology Trends in Higher Education, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Presentation, Presented, 02/2015.
  • Clark, L. (2014, December). Complexity in instrument development: Designing a health-related quality of life measure for people with intellectual disabilities. Panel Presentation Participant, CANS Comes to the College, College of Nursing Seminar Series, Salt Lake City, UT. Panel, Presented, 12/06/2014.
  • Clark, L., Morrow, A., Wimmer, E., & Weber, A. (2015, April). The e-book as an enduring and innovative course outcome. Paper presented at the Western Institute for Nursing Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 11/2014.
  • Clark, L., Rodriguez, J., Wimmer, E. (2014, October). A novel approach for graduate level teaching. Poster presentation, Evidence-Based Nursing Research Conference, InterMountain HealthCare, Ogden, UT. Poster, Presented, 10/2014.
  • Lassetter, J. H., Clark, L., Fitisemanu, J., & Brown, L. B. (2014 September 18-20). Optimizing health by addressing Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander obesity through a nutrition and activity intervention, a podium presentation at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science’s 2014 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research: Optimizing Health by Addressing Complexity, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/2014.
  • Clark, L., Guo, J., Pett, M., Cardell, B., & Johnson, E. (2014, September 18-20). Complexity in instrument development: Designing a health-related quality of life measure for people with intellectual disabilities. Paper selected as a Presentation of Distinction and presented at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science’s 2014 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research: Optimizing Health by Addressing Complexity, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 09/2014.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M.A., Cardell, B., Johnson, E., Guo, J., & Burley, J. (2014, June). Social networks and health promotion research among persons with ID. 137th Annual Conference of the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Orlando, FL. Poster, Presented, 06/2014.
  • Clark, L. Pett, M., Cardell, B., Johnson, E., Guo, J., & Valente, T. (2014, April). Methodological aspects of social network interventions in nursing research. Annual Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference, Seattle, WA. Poster, Presented, 04/2014.
  • Clark, L. (2014, March). Cultural competence for nurses. Center for Education and Research in Nursing Practice Conference, Graduate School of Nursing, Chiba University, Japan. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/2014.
  • Clark, L. (2015, March). Leadership in Action: Panel Presentation. Foundations in Leadership Seminar I, University of Utah Leadership Development Program, Salt Lake City, UT. Panel, Presented, 03/2014.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Cardell, B., Johnson, E., Guo, J., & Valente, T. (2014, April). Methodological aspects of social network interventions in nursing research. Annual Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference, Seattle, WA. Poster, Accepted, 12/2013.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Cardell, B., & Johnson, E. (2013, October). Transcultural nursing opportunities to strengthen social networks and promote health. Annual meeting of the Transcultural Nursing Society, Albuquerque, NM. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2013.
  • Lassetter, J.H., Clark, L., VanServellen, G., Brown, L.B., Morgan, S., & Duncan, G. (2013, June). Health literacy, BMI, and demographic variables in U.S. Pacific Islander adults. Paper presented at the International Family Nursing Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/2013.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Thoreson, S., Goss, C., Marosits, M., Durrie, D., Lezotte, D., & Clark, L. (2013, June). Older Adults’ Recall of Messages Disseminated through a Church-Based Social Marketing Program To Promote Fall Prevention Classes: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Paper presented at the Safe States Alliance/SAVIR/CDC Injury Center Conference, Baltimore, MD. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/2013.
  • Clark, L. & Richardson, S. (2013, April). Measuring and improving faculty satisfaction. Paper presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/2013.
  • Richardson, S. Pepper, G., & Clark, L. (2013, April). Enriching mentoring programs for faculty. Paper presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/2013.
  • Lassetter, J.H., Clark, L., Brown, L.B., VanServellen, G., Duncan, K., Morgan, S., Curtis, S., Alleger, B., Coleman, J., Miyamoto, S., Mounga, V., Goodwill., R., Cummings, J., & Hanohano, B. (2013, April). Pacific Islanders’ Health Literacy, Diet/Activity recall, and Self-Efficacy. Paper presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/2013.
  • Clark, L., Gopez, E., & Zeng, Q. (2013, February). Panel Discussion: Cultural Competence and Informatics (moderated by Mollie Cummins). College of Nursing, School of Medicine, and Department of Biomedical Informatics Joint Seminar, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT. Panel, Presented, 02/2013.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., & Cardell, B. (2012, June). Facilitating Conversations about Health Promotion with People with Intellectual Disabilities. 2nd Global Congress for Qualitative Health Research, Milan, Italy. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 06/18/2012.
  • Clark, L., Thoreson, S., Goss, C., Marosits, M., Zimmer, L.M., & DiGuiseppi, C. (2012, April). Marketing Balance and Strength Classes to Prevent Falls in Older Adults. Paper presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference, Portland, OR. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/16/2012.
  • Clark, L., Cardell, B., Pett M.A., & Chambless, C. (2012, April). Enhancing Participation of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Research. Paper presented at the Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference, Portland, OR. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/15/2012.
  • Clark, L. (2012, March). Humanizing our Care of Patients through Nursing Research. Keynote address: 2nd Annual Nursing Research Conference. Utah Valley University, College of Nursing. Orem, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Accepted, 03/2012.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Thoreson, S., Goss, C., & Clark, L. (2012, February). Characteristics of older adults who enroll in balance retraining classes for fall prevention. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine, Orland, FL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/12/2012.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Thoreson, S., Goss, C., & Clark, L. (2012, February). Characteristics of older adults who enroll in balance retraining classes for fall prevention. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Preventive Medicine, Orland, FL. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/04/2012.
  • Rothwell, E., Clark, L., Anderson, R., & Botkin, J.R. (2011, October). Residual Newborn Dried Blood Samples: Information Needs for Decision-Making. American Society of Bioethics and Humanities, Minneapolis, MN. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2011.
  • Flattes, V., Clark, L., Thoreson, S., Goss, C., & DiGuiseppi, C. (2011, October). Tracking the Evidence for Community-Based, Group-Delivered Strength and Balance Classes to Prevent Falls among Older Adults. Podium presentation, Evidence-Based Nursing Research Conference, InterMountain HealthCare, Salt Lake City, UT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2011.
  • Lassetter, J.H., Clark, L., Miyamoto, S., Mounga, V. (2011, October). Mainland Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Parents’ Views of Childhood Obesity. Podium presentation, Evidence-Based Nursing Research Conference, InterMountain HealthCare, Salt Lake City, UT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2011.
  • Clark, L. (2011, October). Humanizing Research about Healthy Lifestyles and Health Disparities. Keynote address: 37th Annual Meeting, Transcultural Nursing Society, Las Vegas, NV. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/2011.
  • Lassetter, J.H., Morgan, S., Van Servellen, G., Brown, L.B., Clark, L., Curtis, S. & Kemble, B. (2011, October). The Relationship of Population Characteristics and Levels of Food Label Literacy in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Caregivers. Poster presentation, Evidence-Based Nursing Research Conference, InterMountain HealthCare, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 10/2011.
  • Masson, J., Pett, M., Reese, S.A., Metos, J., Clark, L., Eldredge, A.L., Cardell, E., (2011, September). We Can Too! Development and Evaluation of Lesson Plans for the Parents of Overweight Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Poster presentation, American Dietetic Association, San Diego, CA. Poster, Presented, 09/2011.
  • Lassetter, J. H., & Clark, L. (2011, April). The Image of Health: Children’s Bodies as a Reflection. Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 04/2011.
  • Clark, L. (2011, April). Symposium Overview. In L. Clark (Symposium Organizer), Improving the Health of Persons with Disabilities through Research and Practice. Paper presented at the Annual Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 04/2011.
  • McPhail, J., Aguilar, L., Eldredge, A., Groot, J., Clark, L., & Staggers, N. (2011, April). Innovative technology as a healthy lifestyle behavior catalyst for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Poster presentation, University of Utah Disability Studies Forum, Salt Lake City, UT. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 04/2011.
  • Clark, L., B. Cardell, B., Pett, M., Eldredge, A., Burley, J., Chambless, C., & Rothwell, E. (2011, April). The realities of collecting research data from people with disabilities. In L. Clark (Symposium Organizer), Improving the Health of Persons with Disabilities through Research and Practice. Paper presented at the Annual Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 04/2011.
  • Pett, M., Clark, L., Cardell, B., Eldredge, A., Reese, S., Carpenter, J., & Hiatt, B. (2011, April). Effecting healthy lifestyle change in young adults with intellectual disabilities. In L. Clark (Symposium Organizer), Improving the Health of Persons with Disabilities through Research and Practice. Paper presented at the Annual Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Conference Paper, Refereed, Accepted, 04/2011.
  • McPhail, J., Aguilar, L., Eldredge, A., Groot, J., Clark, L., & Staggers, N. (2011, April). Innovative technology as a healthy lifestyle behavior catalyst for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Research Information Exchange, Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Poster, Presented, 04/2011.
  • McPhail, J., Aguilar, L., Eldredge, A., Groot, J., Clark, L., & Staggers, N. (2011, April). Innovative technology as a healthy lifestyle behavior catalyst for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Poster presentation, University of Utah Disability Studies Forum, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 04/2011.
  • Eldredge, A., Clark, L. (2011, April). Resilience among parents of young adults with intellectual disabilities. Poster presentation, Western Institute of Nursing Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Poster, Presented, 04/2011.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Chambless, C., Jordan, K., Cardell, B., Eldredge, A., Masson, J., & Reese, S. (2011, April). Yes We Can! Healthy lifestyle research report for parents, participants, and the community. Hosted by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, Adaptive Program, Copperview Recreation Center, Midvale, UT. Presentation, Presented, 04/2011.
  • Masson, J., Pett, M., Reese, S.A., Metos, J., Clark, L., Eldredge, A.L., Cardell, E., (2011, March). We Can Too! Development and Evaluation of Lesson Plans for the Parents of Overweight Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Poster presentation, Utah Dietetic Association, Ogden, UT. Poster, Presented, 03/2011.
  • Masson, J., Pett, M.A., Reese, S.A., Metos, J., Clark, L., Eldredge, A.L., Cardell, E., Jordan, K.C. (2011, March). We Can Too! Development and Evaluation of Lesson Plans for the Parents of Overweight Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Poster presentation, Disability Studies Forum, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 03/2011.
  • Eldredge, A., & Clark, L. (2011, March). Resilience among Parents of Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Poster presentation, Disability Studies Forum, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 03/2011.
  • Cardell, E., Clark, L., Pett, M.A., & Eldredge, A. (2011, March). Health Measurement Issues in a Community Setting for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in a Healthy Lifestyle Intervention. Poster presentation, Disability Studies Forum, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Poster, Presented, 03/2011.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Chambless, C., Jordan, K., Cardell, B., Eldredge, A., Masson, J., & Reese, S. (2011, March). Yes We Can! Healthy lifestyle research and guidance for people with disabilities. Family Links Conference, Murray, UT. Presentation, Presented, 03/2011.
  • Blaz, J., Staggers, N., Clark, L., & Kapsandoy, S. (2011, February). WOWs and Computer Design for Clinical Practice. Paper Presentation at the 5th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices. Rome, Italy. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 02/2011.
  • Clark, L., Calvillo, E., & Kools, S. (2011, February). American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN): Application of Cultural Competencies at the Master’s Level. Master’s Education Conference, Scottsdale, AZ. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/2011.
  • Clark, L., Calvillo, E., & Kools, S. (2011, January). American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN): Application of Cultural Competencies at the Doctoral Level. Doctoral Education Conference, San Diego, CA. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 01/2011.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Clark, L., Thoreson, S., & Goss, C. (2010, November). From research to practice: Developing a marketing program to promote balance classes for older adults. Paper presented at the 138th annual American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/2010.
  • Clark, L. & Cardell, B. (2010, November). Research Measurement in a study of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. College of Nursing Seminar Series, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2010.
  • Clark, L. (2010, November). Health Disparities Research: Healthy Lifestyles and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. LEAP Program, University of Utah Undergraduate Mentoring Program, Salt Lake City, UT. Presentation, Presented, 11/2010.
  • Lassetter, J. H., & Clark, L. (2010, October). Methodology Development for Pacific Islander Parents’ Feeding Practices and Cultural Preference about Infant Body Weight, a poster presentation at Intermountain Healthcare’s Evidence-Based Nursing Research Conference, Ogden, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Clark, L., Thoreson, S., Goss, C.W., Marquez Zimmer, L., DiGuiseppi, C. (2010, September). Understanding Fall Meaning and Context in Marketing Balance Classes to Older Adults. 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference, "Active Aging: Bringing the Science of Exercise to the Community.” Park City, Utah. Conference Paper, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Clark, L. (2010, October). Health Measurement Issues in a Community Setting with Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Participating in a Healthy Lifestyle Intervention. 33rd Annual Nursing Research Conference, Brigham Young University College of Nursing and Iota Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Provo, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Lassetter, J. H., & Clark, L. (2010, October). The Image of Health: Children’s Bodies as a Reflection, a podium presentation at the Brigham Young University, College of Nursing 33rd Annual Research Conference, Provo, UT. Conference Paper, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Barnett, G., Hollister, L., Madden, C., Johnson, J., Richardson, S. Clark, L., Smith, J., Baraki, K., & Hanberg, A. (2010, October). Process for designing a conceptual curriculum. Paper presented at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Conference on Enhancing Nursing Undergraduate Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting: What do we know and how do we move forward? Arlington, VA. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Staggers, N., Clark, L., Blaz, J., & Kapsandoy, S. (November 2010). Why Current Electronic Handoffs Don’t Work for Medical-Surgical Nurses: Insights from Recent Research. Washington, DC: American Medical Informatics Association Annual Meeting. Conference Paper, Refereed, Submitted, 10/2010.
  • Clark, L., Pett, M., Cardell, B., Eldredge, A., Wilcox, B. (2010, September). Biomeasures with people with disabilities. In M. Clayton, Biomeasures: Practicalities in Nursing Research. Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science, Washington, D.C. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Clark, L. (2010, October). Cross-Cultural Nursing Research. Keynote address, 33rd Annual Nursing Research Conference, Brigham Young University College of Nursing and Iota Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Provo, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/2010.
  • Clark, L. (2010, May). The practical application of changes to address the politics of evidence. Presentation as a Respondent to Julianne Cheek. 6th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Champaign, IL. Panel, Presented, 05/2010.
  • Clark, L. (2010, April). Families on the Margins and the Social Determinants of Childhood Obesity. Global health conference. 3rd Annual Global Family Health Conference—Global Health Issues, Domestic Applications. Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/2010.
  • Hastings-Tolsma, M., Clark, L., Nodine, P., & Teal, S. (2010, April). Sterilization decision-making among medically at-risk obese pregnant women. OB/GYN Grand Rounds, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/2010.
  • Guest on Access Utah Network (March 11, 2010) for an interview with a research subject and a community partner on the topic of a healthy lifestyle intervention for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Other, Presented, 03/11/2010.
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Research Groups

  • Consortium for Families and Health Research, Senior Associate. 06/01/2016 - present.
  • Lauren Clark, Senior Associate. RITe Health Equity Resilience and Education. 08/2012 - present. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: Research Innovation Team.

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • Marketing Exercise Classes for Fall Prevention in Faith-Based Congregations: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. PI: Carolyn DiGuiseppi. Co-PI(s): Lauren Clark, Sallie Thoreson. Injury Control Research Center, Centers for Disease Control, 09/01/2007 - 08/31/2011. Total project budget to date: $749,500.00

Research/Scholarship Projects

  • South Valley School Interactive Health Fair. PI: Lauren Clark. Co-PI(s): Beth Cardell, Marge Pett. 04/01/2015 - 12/30/2015.

Software Titles

  • Healthcare in multicultural environments. CD ROM. Denver, CO: Authors. A CD ROM to educate health care providers about cross-cultural health issues and communication in clinical settings. Release Date: 1998. Inventors: Lauren Clark & Christine Thornam.

Publications

  • Litchman, M.L., Tran, M.J., Dearden, S., Guo, J., Simonsen, S., & Clark, L. (In press). What women with disabilities write in personal blogs about pregnancy and early motherhood: A qualitative analysis of blogs. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. doi: 10.2196/12355. Published, 01/29/2019.
  • Bekelman, T.A., Bellows L.L., Clark L., Thompson D.A., Kemper G., McCloskey M., & Johnson, S. (2018). An ecocultural perspective on eating-related routines among low-income families with preschool-aged children. Qualitative Health Research. doi: 10.1177/1049732318814540. Published, 11/22/2018.
  • Nkoy, F., Hofmann, M., Stone, B., Poll, J., Clark, L., Fassl, B., & Murphy, N., (2018). Information Needs for Designing a Home Monitoring System for Children with Medical Complexity. International Journal of Medical Informatics,122,7-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2018.11.011. Published, 11/18/2018.
  • McCloskey, M.,Thompson, D.A., Chamberlin, B., Clark, L., Johnson, S.L., & Bellows, L.L. (2018). Mobile device use among rural, low-income families and the feasibility of an app to encourage preschooler’s physical activity: A qualitative study. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, 1(2), e10858 doi:10.2196/pediatrics.10858. Published, 10/10/2018.
  • Currie, D.W., Thoreson, S. R., Clark, L., Goss, C. W., Marosits, M. J., & DiGuiseppi, C. G. (2018). Factors Associated With Older Adults’ Enrollment in Balance Classes to Prevent Falls: Case-Control Study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, doi: 0733464818813022. Published, 10/01/2018.
  • Fukushima, A., Gonzalez-Pons, K., O’Connor, A., Clark, L., Gezinski, L. (2018, September). Addressing the Needs for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Salt Lake City: A White Paper. Report resulting from the contract with the University of Utah College of Social Work and the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, Salt Lake City Council, and the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office. Published, 09/01/2018.
  • Bellows, L.L., McCloskey, M., Clark, L., Thompson, D.A., Bekelman, T.A., Chamberlin, B., & Johnson, S.L. (2018). HEROs: Design of a mixed-methods formative research phase for an ecocultural intervention to promote healthy eating and activity behaviors in rural families with preschoolers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(7), 736-745. doi:10.1015.jneb.2018.02.012. Published, 06/01/2018.
  • Morse, J.M. & Clark, L. (In press). The nuances of theoretical sampling. In A. Bryant and K. Charmaz (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory. Thousand Oaks: Sage Inc. Accepted, 01/01/2018.
  • McLoskey, M.L, Johnson, S.L., Benz, C., Thompson, D.A., Chamberlin, B., & Clark, L., Bellows, L. (2018). Parent perceptions of mobile device use among preschool-aged children in rural Head Start centers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(1), 83-89. Published, 01/01/2018.
  • Morse, J. M., Cheek, J., Clark, L. (2018). Data-related issues in qualitatively-driven mixed-method designs: Sampling, pacing, and reflexivity. In U. Flick (Ed.), The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Collection. London: Sage Inc. Published, 01/01/2018.
  • Clark, L., Birkhead, A.S., Fernandez, C., & Egger, M. (2017). A transcription and translation protocol for sensitive cross-cultural team research. Qualitative Health Research, 27(12), 1751-1764. DOI: 10.1177/1049732317726761.. Published, 12/01/2017.
  • Olausson, J., Clark, L., Morse, J., Allen, N.A., Hammer, M., & Grant, M. (2017). Psychosocial response to new-onset diabetes as a long-term effect of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Qualitative Health Research, 27(12), 1816-1827. doi: 10.1177/1049732317719434. Published, 12/01/2017.
  • Nygaard, I.E., Clark, E., Clark, L., Egger, M.J., Hitchcock, R., Hsu, Y., Norton, P., Sanchez-Birkhead, A., Shaw, J.M., Sheng, Z., & Varner, M. (2017). Physical and cultural determinants of postpartum pelvic floor support and symptoms following vaginal delivery: protocol for a mixed-methods prospective cohort study. BMJ Open 7(1), e014252. Published, 01/01/2017.
  • Matney, S. A., Staggers, N., & Clark, L. (2016). Nurses’ Wisdom in Action in the Emergency Department. Global Qualitative Nursing Research 3, 1-10. doi: 10.1177/2333393616650081. Published, 03/01/2016.
    http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/233339...
  • Clark, L. & Ventres, W. (2016). Qualitative methods in community-based participatory research: Coming of age. [Editorial]. Qualitative Health Research, 26(1), 3-4. doi: 10.1177/1049732315617445. Published, 01/01/2016.
  • Cardell, B., Clark, L., & Pett, M. A. (2015). Measurement Considerations for Achieving Equity in Research Inclusion for Transition-aged Youth with Disabilities. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30, 36-44. Published, 06/2015.
  • Clark, L. (2015). Commentary to “When Description is not Enough: Action as Participatory Research.” In M. deChesnay (Ed.), Nursing research using participatory action research: Qualitative designs and methods in nursing (pp. 96-97), New York: Springer. Published, 01/2015.
  • Messias, D.K., McEwen, M.M., & Clark, L. (2015). The impact and implications of undocumented immigration on individual and collective health in the United States. Nursing Outlook, 63, 86-94. Published, 01/2015.
  • Duncan, K.L., Lassetter, J. H., VanServellen, G., Brown, L. B., Curtis, S., Alleger, B., Coleman, J., Muffler, A., Miyamoto, S. Z., Mounga, V., Clark, L., Goodwill, R., Cummings, J., & Hanohano, B. (2015). The relationship between select demographic characteristics and body mass index among Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander caregiving adults. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 26(1), 31-38. Published, 01/2015.
  • Morse, J.M., Clark, L., Haynes, T., & Noji, A. (2015). Providing cultural care behind the spotlight: Preparing to provide safe nursing care for the 2020 Olympics. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 21(S1), 45-51. Published, 01/2015.
  • Lassetter, J. H., Clark, L., Morgan, S., Brown, L. B., VanServellen, G., Duncan, K., Hopkins, B.S., Alleger, B., Curtis, S., Muffler, A., Coleman, J., Miyamoto, S. Z., Mounga, V., Goodwill, R., Cummings, J., & Hanohano, B. (2014). Health Literacy Among Adult Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders’ Family Caregivers in the U.S. Public Hewalth Nursing, 32 (1), 15-23.Doi.org/10.1111/phn.1215532(1), 15-23. Published, 12/01/2014.
  • Clark, L. (2014). Sages, storytellers, and scholars. Transcultural Nursing Scholars Column. Journal of Transcultural Nursing 25(3), 314. Published, 06/2014.
  • Clark, L. (2014). A humanizing gaze for transcultural nursing research will tell the story of health disparities. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 25(2), 122-128. DOI: 10.1177/1043659613515722. Published, 04/2014.
  • Painter, P., Clark, L., Olausson, J. (2014). Physical Function and Physical Activity Assessment and Promotion in the Hemodialysis Clinic: A Qualitative Study. American Journal of Kidney Disease, 64(3), 425-433. doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2014.01.433. Published, 03/01/2014.
  • DiGuiseppi, C., Thoreson, S., Clark, L., Goss, C., Marosits, M., Currie, D., & Lezotte, D. (2014). Church-based social marketing to motivate older adults to take balance classes for fall prevention: A cluster randomized controlled trial. Preventive Medicine 67, 75-86. DOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.07.004. Published, 01/2014.
  • Dunn, G., Hansen, B.L., Egger, M.J., Hygaard, I., Sanchez-Birkhead, A.C., Norton, P., & Clark, L. (2014). Changed women: The long-term impact of vaginal mesh complications. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 20, 131-136. Published, 09/2013.
  • Clark, L., Johnson, S.L., O'Connor, M.E., & Lassetter, J. (2013). Cultural aspects of Latino early childhood obesity. In C.T. Beck (Ed.), Handbook of Qualitative Methods, pp. 103-118. Routledge. Published, 06/2013.
  • Pett, M., Clark, L., Eldredge, A., Cardell, B., Jordan, K., Chambless, C., & Burley, J. (2013). Effecting Healthy Lifestyle Changes in Overweight and Obese Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 118(3), 224-243. Published, 06/2013.
  • Rothwell, E., Clark, L., Anderson, R., & Botkin, J.R. (2013). Residual Newborn Screening Samples for Research: Parental Information Decision Needs. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 18, 115-122. DOI 10.1111/jspn.12017. Published, 03/2013.
  • Clark, L., Thoreson, S., Goss, C. Zimmer, L. M., & DiGuiseppi, C. (2013). Understanding Fall Meaning and Context in Marketing Balance Classes to Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 32(1), 96-119. Published, 02/2013.
    http://jag.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/03/31/07...
  • Cardell, B., Clark, L., & Pett, M. A., (2015). Measurement considerations for achieving equity in research inclusion for transition-aged youth with disabiliites. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30, 36-44. . Published, 01/20/2013.
  • Osuchowski-Sanchez, M.A., Tigges, B., Mendelson, C., Lobo, M., & Clark, L. (2012). Teen pregnancy and parenting: A qualitative study into attitudes and behaviours of teenaged long-term Hispanics in New Mexico. Journal of Research in Nursing, 17(6), 1-15. DOI: 10.1177/1744987112455422. Published, 09/01/2012.
  • Pett, M. & Clark, L. (2012). Continuing conundrums in communication between qualitative and quantitative paradigms in health research. Neuropsychological Trends, 12, 87-98. http://www.ledonline.it/neuropsychologicaltrends/. Published, 09/01/2012.
  • Duncan, K. L., Lassetter, J. H., VanServellen, G., Brown, L. B., Curtis, S., Alleger, B., Coleman, J., Muffler, A., Miyamoto, S. Z., Mounga, V., Clark, L., Goodwill, R., Cummings, J., & Hanohano, B. (Accepted). The relationship between select demographic characteristics and body mass index among Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander caregiving adults. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. Accepted, 07/16/2012.
  • Staggers, N., Clark, L., Blaz, J.W., & Kapsandoy, S. (2011). Why patient summaries in electronic health records do not provide the cognitive support necessary for nurses’ handoffs on medical and surgical units: Insights from interviews and observations. Health Informatics Journal, 17(3), 209-223. DOI: 10.1 177/146045811405809. Published, 09/2011.
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  • Long, B., Clark, L., & Cook, P. (2011). Surrogate Decision-Making for Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Journal of Trauma Nursing 18(4), 204-212. Published, 07/2011.
  • Clark, L., Calvillo, E., dela Cruz, F.A., Fongwa, M., Kools, S., Lowe, J. & Mastel-Smith, B. (2011). Cultural competencies for graduate nursing education. Journal of Professional Nursing, 27(3), 133-139. Published, 06/2011.
  • Clark, L. (2011). A modern ethnographic classic: violence and hope in a U.S.-Mexico border town, by Jody Glittenberg. [Book Review]. Qualitative Health Research 21(4), 580-582. Published, 04/2011.
  • Clark, L., Colbert, A., Flaskerud, J.H., Glittenberg, J., Ludwig-Beymer, P., Omeri, A., Strehlow, A.J., Sucher, K., Tyson, S., & Zoucha, R. (2010). Culturally based healing and care modalities. In M.K. Douglas & D.F. Pacquiao, Eds., Core Curriculum in Transcultural Nursing and Health Care [Supplement]. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 21, 236S-306S. Published, 10/2010.
  • Morse, J.M. & Clark, L. (2010). Implementing change through education. [Editorial]. Qualitative Health Research, 20(9), 1171-1172. Published, 09/2010.
  • Hastings-Tolsma, M., Clark, L., Nodine, P., & Teel, C. (2010). Sterilization decision-making among medically at-risk obese pregnant women. Qualitative Health Research. Published, 07/2010.
  • Clark, L., Bunik, M. & Johnson, S. (2010). Exploring research opportunities with curanderos to address childhood overweight in Latino families. Qualitative Health Research, 20(1), 4-14. Published, 2010.
  • Clark, L., Vincent, D., Zimmer, L.M., & Sanchez, J. (2009). Cultural values and political economic contexts of diabetes among low-income Mexican Americans. Journal of Transcultural Nursing 20(4), 382-394. Published, 2009.
  • Calvillo, E., Clark, L., Ballantyne, J., Pacquiao, D., Purnell, L., & Villarruel, A.M. (2009). Cultural competency in baccalaureate nursing education. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 20(2), 137-145. Published, 2009.
  • Clark, L. (2009). Focus group research with children and youth. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing 14, 152-154. Published, 2009.
  • Johnson SL, Clark L, Goree K, O'Connor M, Marquez Zimmer L. (2008). Healthcare providers' perceptions of the factors contributing to infant obesity in a low-income Mexican American community. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. Published, 06/2008.
  • Clark, L. (2008). The complex and untidy science of childhood obesity mirrors the complexity of practice. Guest editorial. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 141-143. Published, 2008.
  • Clark, L., & Redman, R.W. (2007). Mexican immigrant mothers’ expectations for children’s health services. Western Journal of Nursing Research 29(3), 670-690. Published, 2007.