Publications

Scholarly Journals--Published

  • V. Jacob, J. Reynolds, S. Chattopadhyay, D. Hopkins, N. Therrien, C. Jones, J. Durthaler, K. Rask, A. Cuellar, J. Clymer, T. Kottke, “Pharmacist Interventions for Medication Adherence: Community Guide Economic Reviews for Cardiovascular Disease,” Am J Prev Med, 62 3 (2021), E202-E222 The evidence shows that tailored pharmacy-based interventions to improve medication adherence are cost effective for cardiovascular disease prevention. For cardiovascular disease management, healthcare cost averted exceeds the cost of implementation for a favorable return on investment from a healthcare systems perspective. (12/2021) (link)
  • V. Jacob, S. Chattopadhyay, D. Hopkins, J. Reynolds, K. Xiong, C. Jones, B. Rodriguez, K. Proia, N. Pronk, J. Clymer, R. Goetzel, “Economics of Community Health Workers for Chronic Disease: Findings from Community Guide Systematic Reviews,” Am J Prev Med, 56 3 (2019): e95-e106 (03/2019) (link)
  • V. Jacob, S. Chattopadhyay, K. Proia, D. Hopkins, J. Reynolds, A. Thota, C. Jones, D. Lackland, K. Rask, N. Pronk, J. Clymer, R. Goetzel, et al, “Economics of Self-Measured blood Pressure Monitoring: A Community Guide Systematic Review,” Am J Prev Med, Volume 53, Issue 3, 2017, Pages e105-e113 Self-measured blood pressure monitoring interventions with additional support or within team-based care are cost effective. Cost effectiveness of SMBP used alone could not be determined. (04/2018) (link)
  • B. Grover, J. Clymer, PM355 “The Policy Depot: Harnessing the Power Of Social Networking To Implement NCD Policies.” Global Heart, V. 9:1, e134. March 2014 (03/2014)
  • S. Zaza, J. Clymer, L. Upmeyer & S. Thacker, “Using Science-Based Guidelines to Shape Public Health Law, Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, 31 (s4):65-67, 2003 Compared to evidence-based public health, evidence-based medicine is a more familiar phrase. Evidence-based medicine has become increasingly popular in the past decade, due in large part to the emergence of computerized database search technology and advanced statistical tools which allow researchers to quickly identify and summarize vast amounts of scientific information. Today, the concept of evidence-based public health is gaining momentum and has grown in popularity. However, the term “evidence-based” lacks clarification and is subject to a variety of interpretations. The evidence that supports evidence-based medicine or public health may include individual experience, anecdotal information, the content of a single scientific article, or the results of a sophisticated systematic review of scientific literature. The imprecise language used to describe evidence leads to confusion over what types of evidence are most appropriate in answering different types of questions (02/2003) (link)

Online Publications

  • S. Sidney, D. Labarthe, J. Clymer, L. Gordon. “Wrong Direction: Troubling Trends in the Rate of U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Deaths.” National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention, 2017 (10/2017) (link)

Abstract

  • G. Bergen, A. Pitan, S. Qu, R. Shults, S. Chattopadhyay, R. Elder, D. Sleet, H. Coleman, R. Compton, J. Nichols, J. Clymer and W. Calvert, “Publicized Sobriety Checkpoint Programs.” Am J Prev Med, V. 46:5, 529-539; May 2014 The number of studies, magnitude of effect, and consistency of findings indicate strong evidence of the effectiveness of publicized sobriety checkpoint programs in reducing alcohol-involved crash fatalities. Economic evidence shows that these programs also have the potential for substantial cost savings. (05/2014) (link)
  • K. Powell, R. Zimmerman, D. Ahern, A. Lewis, A. Ramirez, A. Atienza, G. Ayala, J. Elder, Ned Calonge, M.H. Chin, J. Clymer, J. Fielding, et al, “Notes from the Field: Planting, Nurturing, and Watching Things Grow,” Am J Prev Med, V. 45, 687-702; 2013 (12/2013)

Non-Scholarly Journals

  • J. Clymer, “Booster Shot for the Health System,” The Washington Times, September 26, 2007 (09/2007)

Books and Chapters

  • J. Clymer; P. Gaist, ed.; Chapt. 17, "Working Across Sectors: Preventing Disease and Promoting Health through Policy and Practice," Igniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Improving Global Public Health, Springer, ISBN 978-0-387-98156-7; 2010 Igniting the Power of Community: The Role of CBOs and NGOs in Global Public Health introduces readers to the pursuit and potential of community-based organizations and nongovernmental organizations to transform global public health. At a time of unprecedented challenge with economic crises, social inequalities, environmental stressors and emerging health threats, these organizations are driving change, often being the first to call attention to the issues and increasingly forging significant and sustainable solutions.  See http://www.springer.com/public+health/book/978-0-387-98156-7  (Present - 11/2010) (link)