J. Scott Roberts
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Evaluation of self‐mediated alternatives for risk testing education and return of results (eSMARTER) study: A randomized study of methods for returning <i>APOE</i> and pTau‐217 results
Evaluation of self‐mediated alternatives for risk testing education and return of results (eSMARTER) study: A randomized study of methods for returning <i>APOE</i> and pTau‐217 results Open
INTRODUCTION Disclosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) genetic and biomarker information is becoming increasingly common but often resource‐intensive, requiring a clinician to return results. As results become relevant for clinical care and more…
View article: Ultra‐processed food addiction in a nationally representative sample of older adults in the USA
Ultra‐processed food addiction in a nationally representative sample of older adults in the USA Open
Aims Ultra‐processed foods (UPFs; industrially produced foods typically containing unnaturally elevated levels of refined carbohydrates and/or added fats) became more widely introduced into the United States (US) food environment in the 19…
View article: Workplace Genomic Testing: What Do Company Websites Say about Federal Privacy and Anti-Discrimination Laws?
Workplace Genomic Testing: What Do Company Websites Say about Federal Privacy and Anti-Discrimination Laws? Open
Introduction: Employees considering participation in workplace genetic and/or genomic testing (wGT) as part of workplace wellness programs should be aware of legal protections of their personal genetic information. Given the relevance of t…
View article: Use of Patient Portal Messaging and Self-Reported Copays Among US Adults 50 Years or Older
Use of Patient Portal Messaging and Self-Reported Copays Among US Adults 50 Years or Older Open
This survey study characterizes the prevalence of reported copays for portal messages by health insurance type among US adults aged 50 years or older who used portal messaging.
View article: Older Adults’ Views on Insurance Coverage for Weight Management Medications
Older Adults’ Views on Insurance Coverage for Weight Management Medications Open
Importance Medicare and many commercial insurers do not cover US Food and Drug Administration–approved weight management medications, such as incretin mimetics (semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide), bupropion-naltrexone, and phenterm…
View article: Differences between government, consortium, and private database stewards impacting the genomic data market: A survey of U.S. academic genetic researchers
Differences between government, consortium, and private database stewards impacting the genomic data market: A survey of U.S. academic genetic researchers Open
View article: Older US adults’ experiences with and views about cognitive screening and blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer's disease
Older US adults’ experiences with and views about cognitive screening and blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer's disease Open
INTRODUCTION Dementia is underdiagnosed in the United States. Understanding of older adults’ experiences with screening is needed to optimize diagnosis. METHODS US adults ages 65 to 80 ( N = 1298) were surveyed on experiences with cognitiv…
View article: Older Adults’ Interest and Concerns About Life Expectancy Information for Cancer Screening Decisions: Results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging
Older Adults’ Interest and Concerns About Life Expectancy Information for Cancer Screening Decisions: Results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging Open
View article: Loneliness and Social Isolation Among US Older Adults
Loneliness and Social Isolation Among US Older Adults Open
This study characterizes loneliness and social isolation among population-based samples of community-dwelling US adults aged 50 to 80 years.
View article: Experiences of Participant Burden in an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Longitudinal Cohort
Experiences of Participant Burden in an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Longitudinal Cohort Open
Background Longitudinal studies of Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD) are crucial to understanding disease progression. Retention among study participants is vital to successful longitudinal research, as dropout can skew the subject …
View article: Study Design of the Evaluation of Self‐Mediated Alternatives for Risk Testing Education and Return of Results ‐ E‐SMARTER: A randomized trial from the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative program
Study Design of the Evaluation of Self‐Mediated Alternatives for Risk Testing Education and Return of Results ‐ E‐SMARTER: A randomized trial from the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative program Open
Background Availability of amyloid modifying therapies will dramatically increase the need for disclosure of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) related genetic and/or biomarker test results. The 21st Century Cares Act requires the immediate return o…
View article: White matter microstructure and cognition in the Alzheimer’s Disease Connectome Project (ADCP)
White matter microstructure and cognition in the Alzheimer’s Disease Connectome Project (ADCP) Open
Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been mainly thought of as a disease involving gray matter changes. However, despite known correlations between white matter integrity and cognition, less is known about how disruptions to white matte…
View article: Biomarker Evaluation in Young Onset Dementia from Diverse Populations
Biomarker Evaluation in Young Onset Dementia from Diverse Populations Open
Background Early onset dementia (EOD) affects people at the peak of their personal and professional responsibilities and economic productivity. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) are the most common EOD etiologies i…
View article: Exploring the Immediate Impact of <i>APOE</i> ε4ε4 Genotype Disclosure among Latinos
Exploring the Immediate Impact of <i>APOE</i> ε4ε4 Genotype Disclosure among Latinos Open
Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk is markedly increased among APOE ε4/ε4 homozygotes. Previous studies of APOE genotype disclosure impact have included few ethnic minorities. This study addresses this gap by investigating the immedi…
View article: Leading Health-Related Concerns of Older Adults Before the 2024 Election
Leading Health-Related Concerns of Older Adults Before the 2024 Election Open
This national cohort survey of older adults assesses which health-related concerns they consider to be most salient in the 2024 election.
View article: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act and workplace genetic testing: Knowledge and perceptions of employed adults in the United States
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act and workplace genetic testing: Knowledge and perceptions of employed adults in the United States Open
Workplace wellness programs are an emerging avenue for health‐related genetic testing, with some large employers now offering such testing to employees. Employees' knowledge and concerns regarding genetic discrimination may impact their de…
View article: How do the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Technology Transfer Centers Decide What Evidence-Based Practices to Disseminate and Determine How to Do So? A Cross-Sectional Study of a National Network
How do the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Technology Transfer Centers Decide What Evidence-Based Practices to Disseminate and Determine How to Do So? A Cross-Sectional Study of a National Network Open
It is important to use evidence-based programs and practices (EBPs) to address major public health issues. However, those who use EBPs in real-world settings often require support in bridging the research-to-practice gap. In the US, one of…
View article: Continuous Quality Improvement in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Technology Transfer Center Network: A Process Evaluation
Continuous Quality Improvement in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Technology Transfer Center Network: A Process Evaluation Open
In healthcare and related fields, there is often a gap between research and practice. Scholars have developed frameworks to support dissemination and implementation of best practices, such as the Interactive Systems Framework for Dissemina…
View article: Health care utilization and behavior changes after workplace genetic testing at a large US health care system
Health care utilization and behavior changes after workplace genetic testing at a large US health care system Open
View article: Genetic Researchers’ Use of and Interest in Research With Diverse Ancestral Groups
Genetic Researchers’ Use of and Interest in Research With Diverse Ancestral Groups Open
Importance Genetic researchers must have access to databases populated with data from diverse ancestral groups to ensure research is generalizable or targeted for historically excluded communities. Objective To determine genetic researcher…
View article: Value of Knowing: Health-Related Behavior Changes following Amyloid PET Results Disclosure in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Value of Knowing: Health-Related Behavior Changes following Amyloid PET Results Disclosure in Mild Cognitive Impairment Open
View article: Cognitive Screening Beliefs and Behaviors Among Older US Adults: Results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging
Cognitive Screening Beliefs and Behaviors Among Older US Adults: Results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging Open
Background Fewer than half of people with dementia have been formally diagnosed by a clinician. Consequently, the US National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has prioritized early disease detection. A critical first step to early …
View article: Older Adults’ Awareness and Perceptions of Blood Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease: Results from the US National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA)
Older Adults’ Awareness and Perceptions of Blood Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease: Results from the US National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) Open
Background Blood‐based biomarker testing (BBT) to detect amyloid‐beta and tau is becoming part of dementia care, with likely future use in asymptomatic populations. Little is known about older adults’ awareness of and experiences with BBT,…
View article: Value of Knowing following Amyloid PET Results Disclosure in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Value of Knowing following Amyloid PET Results Disclosure in Mild Cognitive Impairment Open
Background Personal utility is commonly cited as a rationale for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarker testing. Yet, limited reports document how the value of knowing one’s AD biomarker status manifests in cognitively symptomatic patients. Em…
View article: 8 Perspectives of Self, Stigma, and the Future Following Alzheimer's Disease Biomarker Disclosure in Cognitively Symptomatic Older Adults
8 Perspectives of Self, Stigma, and the Future Following Alzheimer's Disease Biomarker Disclosure in Cognitively Symptomatic Older Adults Open
Objective: In the absence of treatments to halt or reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, early detection may extend the window for meaningful treatment, advanced planning, and coping. Positron emission tomography (PET) scans for amyloid…
View article: Organizational Network Analysis of SAMHSA’s Technology Transfer Center (TTC) Network
Organizational Network Analysis of SAMHSA’s Technology Transfer Center (TTC) Network Open
Technology transfer centers (TTCs) facilitate the movement of evidence-based practices in behavioral healthcare from theory to practice. One of the largest such networks is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (S…
View article: Assessment of the Needs of Nephrology Divisions to Implement Return of Clinically Significant Research Genetic Results: A Survey of Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE) Investigators
Assessment of the Needs of Nephrology Divisions to Implement Return of Clinically Significant Research Genetic Results: A Survey of Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE) Investigators Open
Introduction: There is an increasing need to return genetic testing results to patients with kidney disease who were first genotyped on a research basis. Operationalizing this process in nephrology clinics is challenged by a …
View article: Genomic testing in voluntary workplace wellness programs in the <scp>US</scp>: Evidence and challenges
Genomic testing in voluntary workplace wellness programs in the <span>US</span>: Evidence and challenges Open
Background Workplace genetic and/or genomic testing (wGT) is one of many options that employers can offer within the scope of voluntary workplace wellness programs, though we know little about how many employers are offering this benefit, …
View article: A Pilot Randomized Trial of a Purposeful and Stimulating Volunteer Opportunity
A Pilot Randomized Trial of a Purposeful and Stimulating Volunteer Opportunity Open
Background: Purposeful social interactions are important for healthy aging. We conducted a pilot trial of SPEAK! (Seniors Promoting English Acquisition and Knowledge), an intervention providing older volunteers with a safe, accessible oppo…
View article: The Michigan Genetic Hereditary Testing (MiGHT) study’s innovative approaches to promote uptake of clinical genetic testing among cancer patients: a study protocol for a 3-arm randomized controlled trial
The Michigan Genetic Hereditary Testing (MiGHT) study’s innovative approaches to promote uptake of clinical genetic testing among cancer patients: a study protocol for a 3-arm randomized controlled trial Open