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Journal Articles

I have published 43 peer-reviewed articles in a range of respected journals, including Pediatric Blood & Cancer, Health Communication, Journal of Vascular Anomalies, and Patient Education and Counseling. My research covers diverse topics such as vascular anomalies, health communication, medical education, and patient and caregiver experiences in rare diseases. As both first and senior author on numerous publications, I have led research that addresses critical issues like patient uncertainty, clinician communication, and care coordination.

  1. Kerr, A. M., Sisk, B. A., Wehrli, J., & Contente, C. (2024). Dyadic coping experiences of parents of children with vascular anomalies. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, e31261. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.31261
     

  2. Kerr, A. M., Thompson, C. M., Stewart, C., & Rakowsky, A. (2024). A longitudinal mixed-methods assessment of pediatric residents’ goals when communicating with attendings about uncertainty. Hospital Pediatrics, https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2024-007777
     

  3. Kerr, A. M., Bereitschaft, C., & Sisk, B. A. (2024). Role of primary care in rare disorders: Perspectives of parents and patients managing complex vascular anomalies. Journal of Family Practice and Primary Care, 13(5), 2116-2122. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1556_23.  
     

  4. Scott, A. M., Coolidge, A. A., Donovan, E. E., Kerr, A. M., Longtin, K., Thompson, C. M., ... & Van Scoy, L. J. (2024). The impact of health communication research on medical and health professional education and training. Health Communication, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2024.2326258
     

  5. Sisk, B., Kerr, A. M., Newman, A. R., Chen, D., Mack, J. W., Reeve, B. B. (2024). Psychometric evaluation of the “Providing Validation” measure in vascular anomalies. Journal of Vascular Anomalies, 5(2), e089. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOVA.0000000000000089
     

  6. Vagedes, R., Franz, B., Kerr, A. M., Wymbs, F., Smith, C., Rodgers, A., ... & Casapulla, S. (2024). A professional development workshop: Applying the race and culture guide to reduce bias in medical teaching cases. PRiMER, 8. https://doi.org/10.22454/PRiMER.2024.463730
     

  7. Sisk, B., Lin, S., & Kerr, A. M. (2024). Factors affecting the ability of patients with complex vascular anomalies to navigate the healthcare system. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 19(1), 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-024-03018-y
     

  8. Sisk, B., Bereitschaft, C., Goldberg, J. [student], & Kerr, A. M. (2024). Emergency care for pediatric and adult patients affected by complex vascular malformations. Journal of Vascular Anomalies, 5(1), e079. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOVA.0000000000000079
     

  9. Kerr, A. M., Bereitschaft, C., Goldberg, J., & Sisk, B. (2024). Significant experiences caring for vascular anomalies: A survey of caregivers and adult patients. Journal of Vascular Anomalies, 5(1), e083. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOVA.0000000000000083
     

  10. Kerr A. M., Lin, S., & Sisk, B. (2023). Mental and physical health of adult patients affected by complex vascular anomalies. Patient Education and Counseling, 117, 107987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.107987
     

  11. Kalbfell, R., Wang, W., Fishman, S., Kerr, A. M., & Sisk, B. (2023). Burdens of disease and caregiver burden in complex vascular malformations. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, e30367. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.30367  
     

  12. Kerr, A. M., Thompson, C. M., Stewart, C. M., & Rakowsky, A. (2023). "I want them to still trust me with their child’s care”: A longitudinal study of pediatric residents’ reactions to and communication with parents about medical uncertainty across residency. Health Communication, 38, 1054-1064. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2021.1991637
     

  13. Sisk, B. A., Bereitschaft, C., & Kerr, A. M. (2023). Communication with parents and young adult patients affected by complex vascular malformations. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 70, e30158. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.30158
     

  14. Kerr, A. M., Spaeth, L. [student], & Gerome, J. (2023). Medical students’ stress and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Communication, 38, 2247-2257. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2022.2062826
     

  15. Thompson, C. M., & Kerr, A. M. (2023). Identity influences on medical students’ orientation to preceptor feedback during rotations. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-023-10264-5
     

  16. Kerr, A. M., Rubinsky, V. [student], & Duty, K [student]. (2023). Pediatricians’ communication about medical uncertainty: goal-oriented communication and uncertainty management. Health Communication, 38, 1454-1466. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2021.2012896
     

  17. Runyon, A.[former student], Heaven, S. [student], Forster, L., Kerr, A. M. (corresponding author), Shaub, T. L., Simon, J. E. (2023). U.S. Medical students’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control regarding social media and online professionalism. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2023.2211967
     

  18. Kerr, A. M., Bereitschaft, C., Duty, K. M. [student], Sisk, B. A. (2023). Navigating care for rare diseases: Caregiver and patient advice for families and clinicians managing care for vascular malformations. Patient Education and Counseling, 107, 107569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.11.011
     

  19. Sisk, B.A., Kerr, A.M. & King, K.A. (2022). Factors affecting pathways to care for children and adolescents with complex vascular malformations: parental perspectives. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 17, 271-286. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13023-022-02432-4

  20. Pfender, E. J. [student], Wittenberg, E., Kerr, A. M. [corresponding author], Goldsmith, J. V. (2022). Family communication in autism spectrum disorder: Applying the family caregiver communication typology to parent caregivers. Health Communication, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2022.2128232  
     

  21. Kerr, A. M., Nottingham, K.L, Martin, B. L., & Walkowski, S. A. (2022). The effect of postgraduate OMT training on practice: a survey of osteopathic residents. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 122, 563-569. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2021-0260

  22. Kerr, A. M., & Thompson, C. M. (2022). Medical students’ reactions to uncertainty during clinical rotations. Family Medicine, 54, 285-289. https://doi.org/10.22454/FamMed.2022.947719
     

  23. Hoffmann-Longtin, K., Kerr, A. M., Shaunfield, S., Koenig, C. J., Bylund, C. L., & Clayton, M. J. (2022). Health communication careers in the space between: Interdisciplinary boundary spanners. Health Communication, 37, 568-576. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2020.1857517
     

  24. Kerr, A. M., & Thompson, C. M. (2021). A longitudinal study of third-year medical students’ communication competence, communication anxiety, and attitudes toward patient-centered care. Patient Education and Counseling, 105, 1298-1304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2021.09.004.
     

  25. Kerr, A. M., & Sisk, B. A. (2021). Unanswered questions and unmet needs: A call for communication research in vascular anomalies. Patient Education and Counseling, 104, 2839-2842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2021.03.035
     

  26. Kerr, A. M., Kachmar, U. [student], Palocko, B. [student], Biechler, M., Shaub, T. (2021). “The Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver” Palliative Educational Program: The results of a survey assessing physicians' perceptions of drama-based education for end-of-life care. Journal of Cancer Education, 36, 504-507. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-019-01655-7
     

  27. Wittenberg, E., Kerr, A. M., & Goldsmith, J. (2021). Family caregivers’ perceived communication self-efficacy with physicians. Palliative and Supportive Care, 19, 540-546. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951520001236
     

  28. Wittenberg, E., Kerr, A. M., & Goldsmith, J. (2021). Exploring family caregiver communication difficulties and caregiver quality of life and anxiety. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 38, 147-153. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909120935371  
     

  29. Kerr, A. M., Kachmar, U. [student], Palocko, B. [student], Biechler, M., Shaub, T. (2020). Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Palliative Educational Program: Using readers’ theater to teach end-of-life communication in undergraduate medical education. Health Communication, 35, 192-200 https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2018.1550471
     

  30. Casapulla, S., Bianco, J. A., Harter, L. M., Kropf, K., Shaub, T. L., Kerr, A. M., … & Baker, B. (2020). Moving toward narrative competence and inclusive healthcare through The Open Book Project. Health Communication, 35, 257-261. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2018.1551302
     

  31. Kerr, A. M., Thompson, C. M., & Rubinsky, V [student]. (2020). Memorable messages parents of children with vascular birthmarks receive from others: Implications for stigma and identity. Health Communication, 35, 685-695. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2019.1582314
     

  32. Kerr, A. M., Harrington, N. G., & Scott, A. M. (2020). Uncertainty management and decision making: How parents navigate the information-rich context of pediatric multidisciplinary care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 52, 18-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2020.02.009 
     

  33. Kerr, A. M., Shaub, T., Casapulla, S., Smith, C. D. [student], & Manzi, J [student]. (2019) Addressing social justice and inclusion in the classroom: Using the principles of narrative medicine to discuss identity negotiation and passing. Communication Teacher, 34, 97-102. https://doi.org/10.1080/17404622.2019.1625939
     

  34. Wittenberg, E., Goldsmith, J., & Kerr, A. M., (2019). Variation in health literacy among Family caregiver communication types. Psycho-Oncology, 28, 2181-2187. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5204.
     

  35. Kerr, A. M., Harrington, N. G., & Scott, A. M. (2019). Communication and the appraisal of uncertainty: Exploring parents’ communication with credible authorities in the context of chronic c
    hildhood illness. Health Communication, 34, 201-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2017.1399508
     

  36. Franz, B., Skinner, D., Kerr, A. M., Penfold, R., & Kelleher, K. (2018). Hospital–community partnerships: Facilitating communication for population health on Columbus’ south side. Health Communication, 33, 1462-1474. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2017.1359033
     

  37. Beverly, E. A., Diaz, S., Kerr, A. M., Balbo, J. T., Prokopakis, K. E., & Fredricks, T. R. (2018). Students' perceptions of trigger warnings in medical education. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 30, 5-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2017.1330690
     

  38. Harrington, N. G., & Kerr, A. M. (2017). Revisiting risk: Prospect theory application in health message framing research. Health Communication, 32, 131–141. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2015.1110004  
     

  39. Salt, E., Gokun, Y., Kerr, A. M., Talbert, J. (2016). A description and comparison of treatments for low back pain in the U.S. Orthopaedic Nursing, 35, 214-221. https://doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0000000000000258
     

  40. Salt, E., Rayens, M. K., Kerr, A. M., Alikhan, M., Crofford, L.J. (2015). Examining rheumatoid arthritis patients’ trust in their provider over time: The effects of demographic factors and accessing sources of information. Orthopaedic Nursing, 34, 159-165. https://doi.org/10.1097/NOR.0000000000000145
     

  41. Kerr, A. M., & Haas, S. M. (2014). Parental uncertainty in illness: Managing uncertainty surrounding an ‘orphan’ illness. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 29, 393-400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2014.01.008
     

  42. Wittenberg-Lyles, E., Goldsmith, J., Parker Oliver, D, Demiris, G., Rankin, A. M. (2012). Targeting communication interventions to decrease oncology family caregiver burden. Seminars in Oncology Nursing - Family Caregivers Issue, 28, 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2012.09.009
     

  43. Wittenberg-Lyles, E., Parker Oliver, D., Demiris, G., Rankin, A., Shaunfield, S., & Kruse, R. (2012). Conveying empathy to hospice family caregivers: Team responses to caregiver empathic communication. Patient Education and Counseling, 89, 31-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2012.04.004

Book Chapters

I have authored 8 book chapters that focus on key areas of health communication, including caregiver-provider interactions, managing uncertainty in rare diseases, and the use of storytelling in medical education. My contributions appear in the International Encyclopedia of Health Communication and the Routledge Handbook of Health Communication, among others.

  1. Kerr, A. M. (2022). Caregiver-provider communication. In E. Y. Ho, C. Bylund, & J. van Weert (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119678816.iehc0672
     

  2. Kerr, A. M. (2022). Uncertain and rare diseases. In E. Y. Ho, C. Bylund, & J. van Weert (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119678816.iehc0903
     

  3. Duty, K (graduate student). & Kerr, A. M. (2022). Uncertainty management theory. In E. Y. Ho, C. Bylund, & J. van Weert (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119678816.iehc0719
     

  4. Bianco, J.A., Martinez, A. Smith, C.D., Kerr, A. M., Walker, T., Finch, T., Harter, L.M. & Casapulla, S. (2022). 20/20 vision: Osteopathic medical students and educators set the pandemic to verse. In L. M. Harter and B. L. Peterson (Eds.), Brave Space-Making: The Poetics & Politics of Storytelling (pp. 395-400). Kendall Hunt.
     

  5. Kerr, A. M., (2022). Stories as clinical knowledge in medical education: Improving Physicians’ tolerance of uncertainty. In L. M. Harter and B. L. Peterson (Eds.), Brave Space-Making: The Poetics & Politics of Storytelling (pp. 169-190). Kendall Hunt.
     

  6. Harter, L. M., Yamasaki, J., & Kerr, A. M. (2021). Narrative features, forms, and functions: telling stories to foster well-being, humanize healthcare, and advocate for change. In T. Thompson & N. Harrington (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Health Communication (pp. 47-60, 3rd ed.). Routledge.
     

  7. Kerr, A. M. (2014). Surrogate decision makers. In T. L. Thompson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Health Communication (pp. 1365-1367). Sage.
     

  8. Scott, A. M., & Kerr, A. M. (2014). Communication with families. In T. L. Thompson (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Health Communication (pp. 482-485). Sage.

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