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Cynthia S. Rand is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Their research predominantly focuses on fields within medicine and health professions, with substantial work related to pulmonary and respiratory medicine, physiology, and public health. Their academic contributions span topics such as asthma and respiratory diseases, patient-provider communication in healthcare, and inhalation and respiratory drug delivery.

The scientist's recent publications include studies addressing diverse facets of respiratory health and clinical practice. Notable papers include:

  • "Reliever-Triggered Inhaled Glucocorticoid in Black and Latinx Adults with Asthma," 2022, New England Journal of Medicine
  • "Delivering Personalized Care at a Distance: How Telemedicine Can Foster Getting to Know the Patient as a Person," 2021, Journal of Personalized Medicine
  • "A National Survey of Burnout and Depression Among Fellows Training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine," 2020, CHEST Journal
  • "Association of Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Sarcoidosis," 2020, CHEST Journal
  • "The Impact of Adherence and Health Literacy on Difficult-to-Control Asthma," 2021, The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice

Rand's body of work includes contributions to frequent publication venues such as:

  • CHEST Journal
  • Contemporary Clinical Trials
  • Annals of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
  • New England Journal of Medicine
  • Journal of Personalized Medicine

The scientist collaborates regularly with other researchers, including Michelle N. Eakin, Kristin A. Riekert, Sandra E. Zaeh, Elliot Israel, and Anne L. Fuhlbrigge. These collaborations have resulted in multiple co-authored publications in their area of expertise.

Their research interests cover areas such as healthcare professionals' stress and burnout, innovations in medical education, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research, in addition to their core focus on respiratory conditions and patient care communication.

Best Publications

  • Why Don't Physicians Follow Clinical Practice Guidelines?: A Framework for Improvement

    Michael D. Cabana;Cynthia S. Rand;Neil R. Powe;Albert W. Wu

  • Effects of Smoking Intervention and the Use of an Inhaled Anticholinergic Bronchodilator on the Rate of Decline of FEV1: The Lung Health Study

    Nicholas R. Anthonisen;John E. Connett;James P. Kiley;Murray D Altose

  • Noncompliance and treatment failure in children with asthma

    Henry Milgrom;Bruce Bender;Lynn Ackerson;Pamela Bowrya

  • Self-report measures of medication adherence behavior: recommendations on optimal use

    Michael J. Stirratt;Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob;Heidi M. Crane;Jane M. Simoni

  • Validation of Patient Reports, Automated Pharmacy Records, and Pill Counts With Electronic Monitoring of Adherence to Antihypertensive Therapy

    Peter W. Choo;Cynthia S. Rańd;Thomas S. Inui;Mei Ling T. Lee

  • The childhood asthma management program (CAMP): Design, rationale, and methods

    Gail G. Shapiro;Thomas R. DuHamel;Timothy G. Wighton;Tamara Chinn

  • Measuring Adherence to Asthma Medication Regimens

    Cynthia S. Rand;Robert A. Wise

  • Measurement of children's asthma medication adherence by self report, mother report, canister weight, and Doser CT.

    Bruce Bender;Frederick S. Wamboldt;Shannon L. O'connor;Cynthia Rand

  • Metered-Dose Inhaler Adherence in a Clinical Trial

    Cynthia S. Rand;Robert A. Wise;Mitchell Nides;Michael S. Simmons

  • Communication of affect between patient and physician

    Judith A. Hall;Debra L. Roter;Cynthia S. Rand

  • Measuring Adherence to Behavioral and Medical Interventions

    Mara Z Vitolins;Cynthia S Rand;Stephen R Rapp;Paul M Ribisl

  • Tailored Education May Reduce Health Literacy Disparities in Asthma Self-Management

    Michael K. Paasche-Orlow;Kristin A. Riekert;Andrew Bilderback;Arjun Chanmugam

  • Nonadherence in asthmatic patients : is there a solution to the problem?

    Bruce Bender;Henry Milgrom;Cynthia Rand

  • Reasons for pediatrician nonadherence to asthma guidelines.

    Michael D. Cabana;Michael D. Cabana;Cynthia S. Rand;Oren J. Becher;Haya R. Rubin

  • Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Adherence to Therapy in Inner-City Children with Asthma

    Susan J. Bartlett;Jerry A. Krishnan;Kristin A. Riekert;Arlene M. Butz

  • A prospective, controlled trial of a protocol-based strategy to discontinue mechanical ventilation.

    Jerry A. Krishnan;Dana Moore;Carey Robeson;Cynthia S. Rand

  • Barriers pediatricians face when using asthma practice guidelines

    Michael D. Cabana;Beth E. Ebel;Beth E. Ebel;Lisa Cooper-Patrick;Neil R. Powe

  • Psychological factors associated with medication nonadherence in asthmatic children.

    Bruce Bender;Henry Milgrom;Cynthia Rand;Lynn Ackerson

  • Mortality in patients hospitalized for asthma exacerbations in the United States.

    Vidya Krishnan;Gregory B. Diette;Cynthia S. Rand;Andrew L. Bilderback

  • The diagnostic pathway to sarcoidosis.

    Marc A. Judson;Bruce W. Thompson;David L. Rabin;Joanne Steimel

Frequent Co-Authors

Peyton A. Eggleston
Peyton A. Eggleston Johns Hopkins University
Jerry A. Krishnan
Jerry A. Krishnan University of Illinois at Chicago
William M. Vollmer
William M. Vollmer Kaiser Permanente
Robert A. Wise
Robert A. Wise Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Michael D. Cabana
Michael D. Cabana Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Nadia N. Hansel
Nadia N. Hansel Johns Hopkins University
Andrea J. Apter
Andrea J. Apter University of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth C. Matsui
Elizabeth C. Matsui The University of Texas at Austin
John E. Connett
John E. Connett University of Minnesota
Stanley J. Szefler
Stanley J. Szefler University of Colorado Denver

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