May 20, 2016 - medicine, behavioral health in military context, program evaluation, and evaluation ... Behavioral/Social
CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton CURRENT POSITION Senior Research Analyst RAND Corporation 1776 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90407 Office: 310-393-0411 Extension 7950 Email:
[email protected] BRIEF BIOGRAPHY Lara Hilton (nee Jungvig) was educated at U.C. Berkeley in Sociology (Phi Beta Kappa) and at U.C.L.A’s Fielding School of Public Health and is currently an advanced doctoral candidate in Applied Psychology Research Methods and Evaluation at Claremont Graduate University. Ms. Hilton has worked since 2000 as a research methodologist and analyst specializing in health policy. Her experience includes research on patient-centered care, evidence-based practices in integrative medicine, behavioral health in military context, program evaluation, and evaluation capacity building. Her approach to research includes mixed methods, combining qualitative and quantitative data using Atlas.Ti, Excel and SAS software packages. Ms. Hilton trains researchers in qualitative methods and computer-assisted data analysis. She has coordinated and led research projects for National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Department of Defense, and Veterans Administration. EDUCATION 2017 (expected) Ph.D. Candidate in Applied Psychology Research Methods and Evaluation, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California 2009 M.P.H., Community Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles 1992 B.A., Sociology, Minor in American Literature, University of California, Berkeley PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2000–Present Senior Research Analyst, RAND, Santa Monica, CA. 2010–2016 Behavioral/Social Scientist, Samueli Institute, Alexandria, VA. 1997–2000 Administrative Analyst, Info-Line of Los Angeles, San Gabriel, CA. 1994–1997 Program Manager, Casa de Las Amigas, Pasadena, CA GRANTS AND CONTRACTS 2016-2018 Co-Principal Investigator, NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Feasibility of Crowdsourcing for Eliciting Patient Experiences of Chronic Pain.” R21 Grant No. 1R21AT009124-01. $483,409. 2013-2017 Co-Task Leader, NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “Patient Preferences and Appropriate Chiropractic Care.” Grant No. 1U19AT007912-01. $1,130,994. 2013-2016 Principal Investigator, Department of Defense, “Evaluation of Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune Back on Track PTSD and Combat Stress Treatment Program.” Grant No. W81XWH1020184. $350,000. 2015-2016 Project Leader, Defense Center of Excellence in Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, Systematic reviews to update clinical practice guidelines: “Meditation for PTSD” and “Mindfulness for Chronic Pain.” Contract number 14-539.2. $150,000 2011-2016 Administrative Manager, Department of Defense, “Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain, Military Readiness and Smoking Cessation in Military Active Duty Personnel.” Grant no. W81XWH-11-2-0107. $7,499,707. 2012-2013 Principal Investigator, Department of Defense, “Process Improvement Study of Wellness Fusion Campus at Fort Bliss, TX.” $161,000.
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CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton 2011-2015 Research Analyst, NIH-NCCAM, “Assessment Tools for Contextual Factors in Interactions in CAM.” Grant no. 1R01AT006468-01 $1,082,974. 2004-2008 Project Manager/Qualitative Analyst, NIH-NCCAM, “Case study of an Integrative Medicine Department at a Community-based Hospital” $2,500,000 2000-2003 Project Manager/Programmer Analyst, NIH-NCCAM, “Reviews on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, RAND Southern California Evidence-based Practice Center” $1,200,000. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 2012-2016 Guest Lecturer, Qualitative Methods, Pardee/RAND Graduate School. 2012-2014 Teaching Assistant, Foundations of Evaluation; Comparative Evaluation Theory; Claremont Graduate University. 2012-2014 American Evaluation Association proposal review committee for Research on Evaluation topical interest group. 2013 Journal article reviewer for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine for special issue Research Methodology: Choices, Logistics, and Challenges. 2013 American Evaluation Association AEA365.org blog postings on evaluation stakeholder relationship management. 2013 Consultant, World Vision International, “Case Study of Child Centered Disaster Relief Efforts Following Indonesian Tsunami: Mapping Activities and Outcomes to Theory.” •
Design and Evaluation: Design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans, including structural, process, and outcome; Large and small scale health program evaluation. Formative and summative designs, mixed methods. Specializing in evaluation capacity building.
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Data collection and analysis: Interview and survey design and implementation, research programming, qualitative textual analysis and statistical analysis; sampling strategies; primary data collection and analysis and secondary data analysis; expertise in mixed methods; combining qualitative and quantitative methods using Atlas.ti, EgoNet, Excel and SAS software packages.
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Project and personnel management: Supervision of research and administrative staff, budgeting, timelines, large field data collection projects with 15 staff and small teams.
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Atlas.ti software training: Hands-on workshops and project set-up for over fifty RAND Corporation and UCLA projects and outside research institutions consulting
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Proposal and grant writing: Grant-writing experience for NIH, NIAAA, Veterans Administration, Department of Defense.
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Computer literacy: − Statistical programs: SAS, SPSS − Qualitative text analysis program specialist: Atlas.ti training and management − Microsoft applications: Excel, Access, Power Point
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CITI and NIH human subjects research certified.
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Secret clearance.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2016 Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society, Claremont Graduate University 2011 American Evaluation Association Research on Evaluation Special Interest Group Abstract Reviewer for AEA Annual meeting 2012 for Research on Evaluation 2009 UCLA Alumni Association 2008 American Public Health Association
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CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton Abstract Reviewer for 139th Annual Meeting 2011 Abstract Reviewer for 144th Annual Conference 2016 HONORS AND AWARDS 2014 Scientific Exploration Value Award, Samueli Institute 2013-2014 AS&F Foundation Fellowship 2011-2014 School of Social Science, Policy, and Evaluation Fellowship 2011-2014 Claremont Graduate University, Dean’s merit fellowships, all semesters 2009 UCLA Alumni Association 2008 RAND Presidents Award for Southern California Evidence-based Practice Center 2007 RAND Merit Award for Integrative Medicine Evaluation 2005 RAND Team-Player Award 1992 Phi Beta Kappa, UC Berkeley 1991 Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honor Society 1991 UC Berkeley Honor Students Society 1990 California Correctional Peace Officers’ Association Scholar 1989 UC Berkeley California Alumni Scholar
CONSULTANCIES 2006-present Consultant, Samueli Institute, subject matter expert on evaluation, scientific consulting, program evaluation lead. 2013 Consultant, World Vision, “Data Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Labs Review 2013” Conducted focus group discussions with African evaluation staff and provided qualitative analysis to support evaluation capacity building efforts. 2011-2012 Consultant, Mercy Corps, “PROMISE: Protecting and Mainstreaming Informal Sector Saftey Nets: A Microfinance Impact Evaluation” Kathmandu, Nepal. Evaluation capacity building activities which supported the design/implementation of baseline analysis for an impact evaluation. (In country support) 2009-2011 Consultant/Qualitative Analyst, Department of Defense, “Evaluation of Integrative Pain Management Center”, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. 2009-2010 Consultant/Qualitative Analyst, Department of Defense, “Evaluation of the Warrior Optimization Training System (WAROPS): Large scale resilience education training for 4,000 soldiers.” Ft. Carson, CO.
PUBLICATIONS Hilton L, Maher AR, Colaico B, Apaydin E, Sorbero ME, Booth M, Shanman RM, Hempel S. Meditation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, Policy. (Submitted) Hilton L, Libretto S. Evaluation capacity building in the context of military psychological health. American Journal of Evaluation. (Revised and resubmitted) Hilton L, Hempel S, Ewing B, Apaydin E, Xenakis L, Newberry S, Colaiaco B, Maher A, Shanman RM, Sorbero ME, Maglione MA. Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. (Submitted) Libretto S, Hilton L, Gordon S, Zhang W, Wesch J. (2015). Effects of Integrative PTSD Treatment in a Military Health Setting. Energy Psychology 7:2.
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CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton Hepner KA, Watkins, KE, Elliot M, Clemens Q, Hilton L, and Berry SH. (2012). Suicidal ideation among patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis. Urology. 80(2):280-5. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.12.053. Epub 2012 Jun 1. Konkle KS, Berry SH, Elliott MN, Hilton L, Suttorp MJ, Clauw DJ, Clemens JQ. (2012). Comparison of an IC/BPS Clinical Cohort with Symptomatic Community Women from the RAND Interstitial Cystitis Epidemiology (RICE) Study. Journal of Urology. Vol. 187, 508-512. Larson, EV, Szayna T, Elson SB, Hilton L, Lai J, Lewis M, Parker, J, Schill, DA, Schonlau, M, Sollinger, JM, Wilke E, Zander-Cotugno, M. (2011). Improving Army Strategic Communication: Toward a Culture of Engagement. RAND Monograph (MG-1201/1-A). Hilton L, Ip CC, Lai J, Parker, J, Zander-Cotugno, M, Larson EV, Szayna, T. Improving Army Strategic Communications, Survey Results. RAND Monograph (MG-1201/1-A). 2011. Maglione M, Maher AR, Hu J, Wang Z, Shanman R, Shekelle PG, Roth B, Hilton L, Suttorp MJ, Ewing BA, Motala A, Perry T. (2011). Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: An Update [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); Report No.: 11-EHC087-EF. Watkins KE, Eberhart N, Hilton L, Suttorp MJ, Hepner KA, Clemens JQ, Berry SH. (2011). Depressive Disorders and Panic Attacks in Women with Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis: A Population-Based Sample, General Hospital Psychiatry, General Hospital Psychiatry 33(2): 143– 149. doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2011.01.004 Walter JA, Coulter ID, Hilton L, Adler AB, Bliese PD, Nicholas RA. (2010). Program Evaluation of Total Force Fitness in the Military. Military Medicine: International Journal of AMSUS,175(8):103-109. Acosta J, Murphy EK, Hilton L, Lurie N, Dausey D, Adamson DM, Varda D. (2009). Qualitative Analysis of After Action Reports from the Department of Veterans Affairs' Tabletop Exercises for Pandemic Influenza. RAND Corporation: PM-6330-VA. Murphy EK, Varda D, Hilton L, Ricci K, Stern S, Lurie N. (2009). VA-Community Partnerships in Public Health. RAND Corporation: PM-3354-VA. Ryan GW, Stern SA, Hilton L, Tucker J, Kennedy DP, Golinelli, D, Wenzel S. (2009). When, where, why and with whom homeless women engage in risky sexual behaviors: A framework for understanding complex and varied decision-making processes. Sex Roles, 61(7): 536. DOI 10.1007/s11199-0099610-z Maggard MA, Yermilov I, Li Z, Maglione M, Newberry S, Suttorp M, Hilton L, Santry HP, Morton JM, Livingston EH, Shekelle PG. (2008). Pregnancy and Fertility Following Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review. JAMA, 300(19):2286-2296 Coulter IC, Hilton L, Ryan G, Ellison M, Rhodes H. (2008). Trials and Tribulations on the Road to Implementing Integrative Medicine in a Hospital Setting. Health Sociology Review, 17(4):368-83. Lorenz KA, Lynn J, Dy SM, Shugarman LR, Wilkinson AM, Mularski RA , Morton SC, Sun VC, Hughes RG, Hilton L, Maglione M, Rhodes SL, Rolon C, Sun V, Shekelle PG. (2008). Improving Palliative Care at the End of Life: A Systematic Review. Annals of Internal Medicine,148:147-159. Coulter IC, Ellison M, Hilton L, Rhodes H, Ryan G. (2007). Hospital-Based Integrative Medicine: A case study of the barriers and factors facilitating the creation of a center. RAND MG591, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA. Mularski RA, Dy SM, Shugarman LR, Wilkinson AM, Lynn J, Shekelle PG, Morton SC, Sun VC, Hughes RG, Hilton L, Maglione M, Rhodes SL, Rolon C, Lorenz KA. (2007). A systematic review of measures of end-of-life care and its outcomes. Health Services Research, 42(5):1848-70.
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CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton Coulter ID, Hardy ML, Morton SC, Hilton L, Tu W, Valentine D, Sheklle PG. (2006). Antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin e for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Journal General Internal Medicine, 21(7):735-44. MacLean CH, Newberry SJ, Mojica WA, Khanna P, Issa A, Traina SB, Hilton L, Garland R, Lim YW, Suttorp M, Morton SC. (2006). A Systematic Review of the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cancer Risk. JAMA, 295(4): 403-15. Issa AM, Mojica, WA, Morton SC, MacLean CH, Newberry SJ, Hilton L, Suttorp M. (2006). The efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids on cognitive function in aging and dementia: a systematic review. Dementia Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, 21(2): 88-96. Lorenz KA, Lynn J, Dy SM, Hughes RG, Hilton L, Maglione M, Morton SC, Mularski RA, Rhodes SL, Rolon C, Shekelle PG, Shugarman LM, Sun VC, Wilkinson A. (2005). Methodologic Approaches for A Systematic Review of End of Life Care. Journal Palliative Medicine, 8 Suppl 1:S4-11. Shekelle PG, Hardy M, Morton SC, Coulter I, Venuturupalli S, Favreau J, Hilton L. (2005). Are Ayurvedic herbs for diabetes effective? Journal of Family Practice, 54(10): 876-86. Chodosh J, Morton SC, Mojica W, Maglione M, Suttorp MJ, Hilton L, Rhodes S, Shekelle P. (2005). Metaanalysis: chronic disease self-management programs for older adults. Annals of Internal Medicine, 143(6): 427-38. MacLean CH, Mojica WA, Newberry SJ, Pencharz J, Garland RH, Tu W, Hilton L, Gralnek IM, Rhodes S, Khanna P; Morton SC. (2005). Systematic review of the effects of n-3 fatty acids in inflammatory bowel disease. Amerian Journal Clinical Nutrition, 82(3): 611-9. Li Z, Maglione M, Tu W, Mojica W, Arterburn D, Shugarman L, Hilton L, Suttorp M, Solomon V, Shekelle PG, Morton SC. (2005). Meta-Analysis: Pharmacologic Treatment of Obesity. Annals Internal Medicine, 142(7): 532-46. Maggard MA, Shugarman LR, Suttorp M, Maglione M, Sugarman HJ, Livingston EH, Nguyen NT, Li Z, Mojica WA, Hilton L, Rhodes S, Morton SC, Shekelle PG. (2005). Meta-analysis: Surgical treatment of obesity. Annals Internal Medicine, 142(7): 547-59. Maclean CH, Issa AM, Newberry SJ, Mojica WA, Morton SC, Garland RH, Hilton L, Traina SB, Shekelle PG. (2005). Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cognitive function with aging, dementia, and neurological diseases. Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), 114: 1-3. Maglione M, Miotto K, Iguchi M, Jungvig L, Morton SC, Shekelle PG. (2005). Psychiatric effects of ephedra use: an analysis of Food and Drug Administration reports of adverse events. American Journal of Psychiatry, 162(1): 189-91. Shekelle PG, Morton SC, Jungvig L. (2005). Effect of supplemental antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E and co-enzyme Q10 for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Journal General Internal Medicine, 19(4):380-9. Shekelle PG, Hardy ML, Morton SC, Maglione M, Mojica WA, Suttorp MH, Rhodes LS, Jungvig-Hilton L, Gagne J. (2003). Efficacy and safety of ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance: a meta-analysis. JAMA, 26;289(12): 1537-45. Shekelle P, Hardy ML, Morton SC, Maglione M, Suttorp M, Roth E, Jungvig L, Mojica WA, Gagné J, Rhodes S, & McKinnon E. (2003). Ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance enhancement: clinical efficacy and side effects. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment . (76), 1-4. Hardy M, Coulter I, Morton SC, Favreau J, Venuturupalli S, Chiappelli F, Rossi F, Orshansky G, JungvigHilton L, Roth EA, Suttorp M, Shekelle P. (2002). Effects of S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine as a Treatment For Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease. Evidence Report/Technology
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CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton Assessment Number 64. AHRQ Publication No. 02-E034. Rockville, MD: Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality. Hardy M, Coulter I, Venuturupalli S, Roth EA, Jungvig L, Favreau J, Morton SC, Shekelle P. (2001). Ayurvedic interventions for diabetes mellitus. Evidence Report/ Technology Assessment Number 41. AHRQ Publication No. 01-E040. Rockville, MD: Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality. Coulter I, Hardy, M, Fauvrau J, Elfenbaum P, Morton S, Roth B, Jungvig L, Genovese B, Shekelle P, et al. (2001). Mind-body interventions for gastrointestinal conditions. Evidence Report/ Technology Assessment Number 40. AHRQ Publication No. 01-E030. Rockville, MD: Agency for HealthCare Research and Quality. PRESENTATIONS
Hilton L, Coulter I, Herman P, Ryan G, Hays R, Whitley M. Determining Appropriateness of Chiropractic Manipulation and Mobilization for Chronic Low Back and Cervical Pain in the Era of Patient-Centered Care. International Congress for Research on Integrative Medicine and Health. Las Vegas, NV, May 20, 2016. Symposium Session S25. Hilton L. Mindfulness-based Interventions for Mental Health and Chronic Pain:Evidence & Clinical Applications. Military and Veteran Resiliency Medicine Summit. Naval Medical Center, San Diego. February 26, 2016. Jacobson M, Harman E, Hilton L, Tangonan C, Langan S, Mason S, Azzam T. Exploring the use of crowdsourcing for improving evaluation practice and research. American Evaluation Association Conference. Chicago, IL, November 12, 2015. Session 1962. Hilton L, Whitley M, Coulter I, Hays R, Ryan G, Herman P. Determining Appropriateness of Manipulation and Mobilization for Chronic Low Back and Cervical Pain in the Age of Patient Centered-Care. American Public Health Association Conference. Chicago, IL, November 2, 2015. Session 3240.0 Health, Policy, and Chiropractic. Libretto S, Gordon S, Hilton L, Boyd C, Zhang W, McConnell, K. Evaluation of integrative PTSD program for active duty service members. Military Health System Research Symposium. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, August 18, 2015. Poster Session 1, First Place MHSRS Poster Awards. Hilton L, Libretto S, Wallerstedt D, Xenakis L. Evaluation capacity building for integrative medicine programs. American Public Health Association Conference. New Orleans, LA, November 19, 2014. Session 5118.0. Hilton L, Libretto, S, Wallerstedt, D, Xenakis, L. Evaluation capacity building in an integrative psychoeducational PTSD program. American Public Health Association Conference. New Orleans, LA, November 18, 2014. Session 4379.0. Tangonan, C, Langan, S, Porter, N, Hilton, L. Keep calm and research on: Exploring research on evaluation topics for theses and dissertations. American Evaluation Association Conference. Denver, CO, October 16, 2014. Session 1434. Hilton L, Jonas W. Advancing CAM/IM research with the claim assessment profile. American Public Health Association Conference. Boston, MA, November 4, 2013. Session 4007.0. Jain S, Hilton L, Elfenbaum P, Sprengel M, Jonas W. Clarifying claims and hypotheses in integrative oncology using the Claim Assessment Profile. 10th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology. October 20, 2013, Vancouver, BC. Hilton L, Kurtz J, Sherethsa B. Connecting program and social science theory in a Nepalese microfinance program evaluation. American Evaluation Association Conference. Washington, DC, October 17, 2013. Session 352.
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CURRICULUM VITAE Lara Green Hilton Jonas W, Hilton L, Crawford C, Elfenbaum P. Meeting the Demand for Rigorous Research: A streamlined, systematic, phased approach for determining what works in healthcare. American Evaluation Association Conference. Washington, DC, October 17, 2013. Session 241. Hilton L, Libretto S. Evaluation capacity building intervention in the complex cultural context of a military psychological health program. American Evaluation Association Conference. Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 27, 2012. Session 907. (http://eval.org/search12/session.asp?sessionid=7714&presenterid=1112) Hilton L. Program theory driven evaluation. The 5th International Conference on Patient- and FamilyCentered Care, Washington, DC, June 5, 2012. Invited speaker. (http://www.intelliquestmedia.com/library/201213Handouts) Libretto S, Hilton L, Lee C, Zhang W, Wallerstedt D, Walter J, Terrio H. Program Evaluation of a Resilience Training Program: Results on Knowledge, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Satisfaction. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, October 31, 2011. Libretto S, Delgado R, Hilton L, Wallerstedt D, Delgado R, Walter, J. Do These Programs Really Work? Implementation of Program Evaluation Methodology in Military Settings. Armed Forces Public Health Conference Presentation #3532 (http://usaphcapps.amedd.army.mil/AFPHC): Hampton, VA, March 24, 2011. Libretto S, Delgado R, Hilton L, Wallerstedt D, Elfenbaum P, Walter, J. Evaluation of a resilience training program in the military: Methodological considerations and the importance of qualitative data. International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Conference Presentation (http://www.istss.org ): Montreal, Canada. 2010. Hilton L and Coulter IC. Orientations toward integration: Comparing biomedical and complementary and alternative medicine providers. American Public Health Association Conference: Philadelphia, PA. 2009. Hilton L, Coulter IC, Ryan GR. Evaluation protocol for military integrative medicine programs. American Public Health Association. Conference: Philadelphia, PA. 2009. Hilton L, Coulter I, Ryan G. Workshop on Program Evaluation and Qualitative Analysis. RAND Corporation and Samueli Institute, Alexandria, VA. March 4-5, 2009.
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