Dr. Deborah L. Cullen

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
School of Nursing
Family Health
ProfessorAppointed: 2004
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Mailing Address

1111 Middle Drive
NU 140
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (317) 278-3926
dcullen@iupui.edu

Qualifications

Affilitate Member, Joanna Briggs Institute- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Evidence Based Practice, 2006.
Affiliate Scientist, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Center for Enhancing Quality of Life, 2003.
Ed.D., University of Southern California, Medical and Professional Education, 1989.
M.A., San Diego State University, Higher Education and Health Science, 1980.
B.S., University of Central Florida, Respiratory Therapy, 1974.

Expertise and Research Interests

Dr Cullen actively works in the following areas:

Long Term Oxygen Therapy: Current research is related to long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT), compliance/adherence with LTOT, quality of life and LTOT, appropriateness of prescription for LTOT, reimbursement for oxygen therapy and conditions that require LTOT such as COPD, interstitial lung disease and asthma. Clinical evaluation for long-term oxygen therapy and health care services to those receiving long-term oxygen therapies are areas of expertise.

Breathlessness and Dyspnea: Current research related to measures of breathlessness or dyspnea across populations or conditions. Dyspnea scales or subscales in functional assessment or quality of life measures and as a means of assessment and evaluation for therapy efficacy and effectiveness. Dyspnea as related to activities of daily living, disability and long-term oxygen therapy. Intervention and therapy related to dyspnea, in particular, deep breathing or breathing techniques.

Nursing Education: Professional education and curriculum development. Credentialing as related to medical specialties.

Mentoring: Faculty development, research on mentoring processes, mentoring diverse populations and minorities, mentoring for leadership, mentoring graduate students, mentoring programs.

Evidence Based Practice: Evidence-based practice and teaching evidence-based practice.

Tobacco: Tobacco as related to curriculum, web-based instruction for health professionals and credentialing.

Respiratory Therapy: Respiratory therapy as related to instruction, teaching, outcomes, curriculum, testing and credentialing.

Other Expertise

Clinical expertise for assessment, evalution, and outcomes for patients that are prescribed oxygen therapy at home. Clinical expert for dyspnea evalution and therapy appropriate to treat shortness of breath due to impairment or disability. I am interested in evidence based practice related to long term oxygen therapy.

Future Research

My future research is related to compliance/adherence, evaluation and treatment for those who experience shortness of breath, require long term oxygen therapy or other similar respiratory services. Oxygen therapy and breathing exercies as they relate to quality of life and functional assessment as it can be connected to technology is a future focus. For example, my future research agenda includes outcome assessment and interventions for patients short of breath or on long-term oxygen therapy via high-tech wireless and web-based solutions.

I am also an educational expert as realted to curriulum and instruction, teaching evidence-based practice, and the inclusion of technology to improve learning outcomes.

Industrial Relevance

My research interests are relevant for home oxygen therapy manufacturers, and in particular, those interested in assessment and outcome measures for patients receiving oxygen. Generally speaking, monitoring of patients on oxygen for adherence,appropriateness of therapy/effectiveness or prescription is an undeveloped area ripe for exploration.

This is also relevent to industries who pay for or provide services related to dyspneic conditions or home oxygen therapy to investigate better outcome management and enhance quality of life for patients.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Alternative Medicine, Asthma, Cardiopulmonary Chest Medicine, Family Medicine, Home Health Care Services, Medical Education, Nursing, Outcomes Research (Medical), Pulmonary Diseases, Quality of Life Program, Respiratory Therapy, Smoking Behavior, Teacher Education, Tobacco.

Additional Terms:

Alternative and Complementary, Breathing, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Deep Breathing, Dyspnea, Evidence Based Practice, Functional Assessment, Home Health Care Services, Medical Education, Outcome Measures, Oxygen Therapy, Quality of Life, Respiratory Therapy, Tobacco.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
French: (Basic, None, Basic)

Memberships

American Association for Respiratory Care
American College of Chest Physicians
European Respiratory Society

Honors and Awards

2007, Mary Culbertson Award, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Nursing, Teaching Excellence
2006, Lois C. Meir Teaching Excellence Award, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Teaching Excellence
1998, Fellowship, American Association for Respiratory Care, First Group of Fellows Inducted
1997, Athena Award, Mentor and Protege, For the Publication---Empowering the Faculty: Mentoring Redirected and Renewed
1996-2004, Trustee's Teaching Award, Indiana University - Indianpolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Awarded 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004
1995, Life Membership, American Association for Respiratory Care, Life Member for Service as the AARC 1994 President
1992-2004, Research Award, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Awarded in 1992 & 2004
1992, Glenn Irwin M.D., Excellence Award, Indiana University, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Experience Excellence Award
1990, Life Membership Awarded, California Society for Respiratory Care

Previous Positions

2005-2008, Graduate Coordinator, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Nursing, Family Health
2003-2004, Professor, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Respiratory Therapy Program
1990-2003, Program Director, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, School of Allied Health Sciences, Respiratory Therapy
1977-1990, Program Director, Grossmont College, Biological and Health Sciences, Respiratory Therapy

Funding Received

  • Dept of Health and Human Services: Natl. Center for Advancement of Respiratory Care Education : Emphasis on Tobacco Curriculum, $150,315, Jul 1993 to Jul 1996.
  • Clarian Health Partners: Enrollment Expansion for Respiratory Therapy, $750,000, Aug 1999 to 2003.
  • Clarian Health Partners: Tobacco Counseling and Intervention for Clinicians Web Education, $32,000, 2004 to 2005.
  • Internal Funding: Various Educational & Research Internal Grants, $23,000, 1990 to 2004.

Publications

  • Cullen, DL, Stiffler, D (2009) Long-term oxygen therapy: review from the pateints' perpective, Chronic Respiratory Disease, 6, 141-147
  • Stiffler, Deborah, Arthur, Amy, Stephenson, Evelyn, Ray, Cynthia, Cullen, Deborah (2009) A guide for preceptors of advance practice nursing students caring for women and infants, JOGNN, 38, 1-8
  • Stiffler, Deborah, Cullen, Deborah (2009) Evidence-based Practice for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Competency-based Teaching Framework, Journal of Professional Nursing, In Press
  • Cullen, D. L., Stiffler, D., Settles, J., Pesut, D. (2009) A Database for Nurse Practitioner Clinical Education, Computers, Informatics and Nursing, In Press
  • Stiffler, D., Sims, S., Cullen, D., Living with continuous oxygen: a qualitative evidence synthesis., Poster presented to American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Conference, Indianapolis, IN., Unpublished, 21 Jun 2007
  • Cullen, D. L. (2006) Long term oxygen therapy adherence: what we don't know, Chronic Respiratory Disease, 3 (4), 217-222
  • Cullen, Deborah, Clinical Education and Clinical Evaluation of Respiratory Therapy Students, Respiratory Care Clinics of North America, Philadelphia, Elsevier Saunders, 11(3), 425-447, September 2004, ISBN=1-4160-2719-X
  • Cullen, D. L.,, Koss, J.A (2005) Oxygen tubing lengths and output flows: Implications for patient care., Chronic Respiratory Disease, 2, 193-197
  • Cullen DL, Is there a best self-administered instrument for emphysema and COPD appropriate for clinician use?, Quality of Life Research, 12(07), 795, November 2003
  • Cullen DL, Koss JA, Parker, Lannan N, The effect of tubing lenght on delivered oxygen flow, Repiratory Care, 48(11), 1115, November 2003
  • Cullen DL, Van Scoder LI, Podorski K, Elmerick D, The reliability of the clinical simulation examination, Respiratory Care, 46(10), 1076, October 2002
  • Hawkins R, Gardner S, Cullen D, Dyspnea in the pulmonary rehabilitation pateint, Respiratory Care, 47(9), 1083, September 2002
  • Van Scoder, L. I., Cullen, D. L., Podgorski, K., Elmerick, D, Is the written registry self-assessment examination reliable for a student population?, Respiratory Care Education Annual, 11(1), 27-48, 2002
  • Cullen, D.L. & Rodak, B, Clinical utility for measures of breathlessness, Respiratory Care, 47(9), 986-993, 2002
  • Cullen, D. L., Van Scoder, L. I., Podgorski, K (2002) Reliability of and correlation between the respiratory therapists' written registry and clinical simulation self-assessment examination, Chest, 123, 1284-1288.
  • Ealy A, Spratt N, Cullen D, The relationship amoung CO, GPA, and well-being in college students, Respiratory Care, 46(10), 1074, October 2001
  • Johnson J, Van Scoder LI, Cullen D, The relationship between student performance on the clinical simulation examination and tests of critical thinking skills or critical thinking dispositions, Respiratory Care, 46(10), 1077, October 2001
  • Cullen DL, Van Scoder LI, Podgorski K, Elmerick D, Examination of the registry credential, Respiratory Care, 46(10), 1076, October 2001
  • Pearman N, Pitcher M, Hudson D, Cullen D, Patients with mental illness and smoking cessation, Respiratory Care, 46(10), 1097, October 2001
  • Mettler C, Sowders J, Koss J, Cullen D, Pediatric manual resuscitation device function, Respiratory Care, 46(10), 1116, October 2001
  • Salik s, Taylor C, Cullen D, Clinical utility of the St. George's respiratory questionnaire to evaluate pulmonary rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, 45(8), 1028, August 2000
  • Eaton A, Smith K, Cullen D, Reliability of the singel breath carbon monoxide test for assessment in the pediatric population, Respiratory Care, 45(8), 1007, August 2000
  • Cullen, D L , Koss, J A, The uniqueness of the clinical simulation examination, Respiratory Care Education Annual, 8(1), 59-68, 1999
  • Van Scoder, L. I., Cullen, D.L., Johnson, J., and Nyhuis, Frequency with which staff respiratory therapists perform selected tasks, Respiratory Care Education Annual, 8(1), 27-48, 1999
  • Cullen DL, Measures of functional status and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, 54(2), 181-5, 1999
  • Van Scoder, Linda I., and Cullen, Deborah, Program director's preferences on selected respiratory therapy accreditation issues, Respiratory Care Education Annual, 7(1), 3-19, 1998
  • Cullen, Deborah L, Delineating clinical - effectiveness research priorities for the respiratory care profession, AARCTimes, 18(7), 16-20, 1995
  • Cullen, Deborah L., and Luna, Gaye, Mentoring: a valuable tool for professional development, AARCTimes, 18(7), 34-35,66, 1995
  • Cullen, Deborah L. & Wiezalis Carl P, Looking forward: respiratory care education for the future, AARCTimes, 17(1), 41-4, 1993
  • Douce, F. Herbert & Cullen, Deborah, The length of educational preparation and academic awards for future respiratory care practitioners: A delphi study, Respiratory Care, 38(9), 1014-1019, 1993
  • O'Daniel, C., Cullen, D., Douce, H., Ellis, G., Mikles, S., Wiezalis, C., et al, The future educational needs of respiratory care practitioners: A delphi study, Respiratory Care, 37(1), 65-78, 1992
  • Cullen, Deborah, Respiratory care and geriatrics: Getting ready for an elderly America, AARCTimes, 16(12), 41, 1992
  • Cullen, Deborah L., Luna, Gaye, Mentoring women in academe: Implications for academic chairs, National Issues in Higher Education Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Conference Academic Chairpersons: Celebrating Success, 39, 47-53, 1992
  • Luna Gaye, Cullen Deborah, Mentoring womenand minorities, Journal of Staff, Program and Organizational Development, 10(3), 133-9, 1992
  • Cullen, Deborah, Mentoring and the New Practitioner: A Strategy for Enhancing Job Satisfaction, AARCTimes, 15(12), 36-37, 1991
  • Cullen, Deborah, Including Nicotine Intervention in the RC Curriculum, AARCTimes, 15(4), 32-33, 1991
  • Cullen, Deborah L., Giordano, Tudy, Massengill, Paul, Sullivan, Jerome, AARCTimes Roundtable:The Respiratory Care Practitioners Involvement in Geriatric Care, AARCTimes, 15(9), 50-52, 56-58, 1991
  • Cullen, Deborah L, Development and Implementation of a Core Curriculum for Health Care Workers in the Home Environment through an Applied Interdisciplinary Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Conference, Indianapolis: Indiana University, 101-5, September 1990
  • Cullen, Deborah, Interdisciplinary Mentoring of Students in the Health Professions, Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Conference, Indianapolis: Indiana University, 33-42, September 1990
  • Cullen D, Luna G, A comparative study of female mentors in academe and business, In AD Johnson & P Mroczek: Mentoring Minorities and Women, 18-23, 1990
  • Cullen, Deborah, Developmental Considerations for Working with Young Children, AARCTimes, 13(1), 70-3, 1989
  • Cullen, Deborah L, Should I Tell: Reporting Incompetent Behavior in Respiratory Care, AARCTimes, 12(12), 22-3, December 1988

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