Dr. Sheri L. Robb

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

National Institutes of Health (NIH): Indiana CTSI Young Investigators Award in Translational Research (Fellow), 2009 to 2010.
NIH R25 CA117865-O1A1: Training in Research for Behavioral Oncology and Cancer Control (Post-Doctoral Fellow), 2007 to 2009.
NIH/NINR/NCI 1R01 NR008583; U10 CA098543: Music Video and Adolescent Resilience During Transplant (Co-I), $2,048,045, 2006 to 2010.
NCI/COG ANUR06031: Music Video and Adolescent Resilience During Transplant (Co-I), $380,000, 2005 to 2010.
National Association for Recording Arts & Sciences: Music Therapy in Pediatric Healthcare, $21,791, 2002 to 2003.
University of Missouri - Kansas City: Faculty Research Grant - Promoting Initiatory and Engaging Behaviors in Hopsitalized Children: A Comparison of Flexible and Structured Music Interventions (PI), $6,000, 2002 to 2003.
National Association for Recording Arts & Sciences Musi-Cares Grant: The Effect of an Active Music Engagement (AME) Intervention on Coping Behaviors of Children with Cancer (Co-PI), $35,000, 2000 to 2006.

• Burns, DS, Robb, SL, Haase, JE (2009) Exploring the feasibility of a therapeutic music video intervention in adolescents and young adults during stem cell transplant., Cancer Nursing, 32 (4)
• Robb, SL, Carpenter, JS (2009) A review of music-based intervention reporting in pediatrics, Journal of Health Psychology, 14, 490-501
• Robb, SL, Clair, AA, Watanabe, M, Monahan, PO, Azzouz, F, Stouffer, JW, Ebberts, A, Darsie, E, Whitmer, C, Walker, J, Nelson, K, Hanson-Abromeit, D, Lane, D, Hannan, A (2008) Non-randomized controlled trial of the active music engagement (AME) intervention on children with cancer., Psycho-Oncology, 17, 699-708
• Standley, J (2008) Behavioral Approach to Music Therapy, In AA Darrow (Ed.), Introduction to Approaches in Music Therapy, 2nd Edition, American Music Therapy Association, 103-124 pages (bookchapter)
• Burns, DS, Robb, SL (2006) Music Therapy, In C. Yuan, EJ Bieber, BA Bauer (Eds.), Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2nd Edition, Taylor and Francis (bookchapter)
• Johnson, C., Robb, SL, Brownell, MD, Kim, SH (2004) Behavioral Approach to Music Therapy, In AA Darrow (Ed.), Introduction to Approaches in Music Therapy, 103-124 pages (bookchapter)
• Robb, S. L., Designing Music Therapy Interventions for Hospitalized Children and Adolescents Using the Contextual Support Model of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, 21, 27-40, 2003
• Robb, SL, Ebberts, AG, Songwriting and Digital Video Production Interventions for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation Part II: An Analysis of Patient-generated Songs and Patient Perceptions Regarding Intervention Effiacy, Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 20, 15-25, 2003
• Robb, SL, Ebberts, AG, Songwriting and Digital Video Production Interventions for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation Part I: An Analysis of Depressin and Anxiety Levels According to Phase of Treatment., Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 20, 1-14, 2003
• Robb, SL, Music Interventions and Group Participation Skills of Preschoolers With Visual Impairments: Raising Questions About Music, Arousal, and Attention., Journal of Music Therapy, 45, 266-282, 2003
• Robb, SL, Music Therapy in Pediatric Healthcare: Research and Evidence-based Practice. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association, 2003
• Robb, SL, 'Coping and Chronic Illness: Music Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Cancer', In Music Therapy in Pediatric Healthcare: Research and Evidence-based Practice, Edited By S Robb. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Assoc., 191-136, 2003
• Robb, S. L., Children and coping: Music therapy interventions for young hospitalized children, Early Childhood Connections, 7, 26 - 32, 2001
• de l'Etoile, S, Robb, SL, Schunk, H, Burns, D, 'Future Directions in Music Therapy: Towards a Training Model of Clinical Supervision', In Contemporary Practice and Future Trends in Music Therapy: a Celebration of Fifty Years of Music Therapy At the University of Kansas, Edited By DS Burns & K Harding. Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas Printing Service, 52-61, 2001
• Sheri L. Robb, The effect of Therapeutic Music Interventions on the Behavior of Hospitalized Children in Isolation: Developing a Contextual Support Model of Music Therapy, Journal of Music Therapy, 37(2), 118-146, Summer 2000
• Sheri L. Robb, Music Assisted Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Music Listening, and Silence: A Comparison of Relaxation Techniques, Journal of Music Therapy, 37(1), 2 - 21, Spring 2000
• Robb, S. L., Piaget, Erikson, and coping styles: Implications for music therapy interventions and the hospitalized preschool child, Music Therapy Perspectives, 17, 14-19, 1999
• Sheri L. Robb, Marian Erdman: Contributions of an American Red Cross Hospital Recreation Worker, Journal of Music Therapy, 36(4), 314 - 329, Winter 1999
• Robb, S. L., Techniques in song writing: Restoring emotional and physical well being in adolescents who have been traumatically injured, 14, 30-37, 1996
• Bishop, B, Christenberry, A, Robb, S, Rudenberg, M, 'Music Therapy and Child Life Interventions in Pediatric Burn Patients', In Music Therapy With Hospitalized Children: a Creative Arts Child Life Approach, Edited By Ma Froehlich. New Jersey: Jeffrey Books, 87-108, 1996
• Robb, S.L., Nichols, R. J., Rutan, R. L., Bishop, B. L., & Parker, J. C., The effects of music assisted relaxation on preoperative anxiety, Journal of Music Therapy, 32, 2-21, 1995
• Hughes, J.E., Robbins, B.J., McKenzie, B.A., & Robb, S.L., Integrating exceptional and nonexceptional young children through music play: A pilot program, Music Therapy Perspectives, 8, 52-56, 1990