Education and Training

Internship

Clinical Psychology Training Programs at Brown: A Consortium of the Providence VA Medical Center, Lifespan, and Care New England, Providence, RI

Residency

Center for Adherence and Self-Management - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Psychology - The George Washington University, Washington, DC

Graduate Degree

PhD in Clinical Psychology - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
MA in Child Development - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychologist

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Research Interests

Adherence and self-management
Digital therapeutics and mHealth
Patient-reported outcomes
Transition to adult care

Publications

Papers

2022

Ramsey, R.R., Plevinsky, J.M., Guilbert, T.W., Carmody, J.K., & Hommel, K.A.: Technology-assisted stepped-care to promote adherence in adolescents with asthma: A pilot study. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 2022 Notes: doi: 10.1007/s10880-022-09905-5.

Stiles-Shields, C., Cummings, C., Montague, E., Plevinsky, J.M., Psihogios, A.M., & Williams, K.D.A.: A call to action: Using and extending human-centered design methodologies to improve mental and behavioral health equity. Frontiers in Digital Health 4, 2022 Notes: doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.848052.

2021

Ramsey, R.R., Plevinsky, J.M., Guilbert, T.W., Carmody, J.K., & Hommel, K.A.: Technology-assisted stepped-care to promote adherence in adolescents with asthma: A pilot study. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 2022 Notes: doi: 10.1007/s10880-022-09905-5.

Stiles-Shields, C., Cummings, C., Montague, E., Plevinsky, J.M., Psihogios, A.M., & Williams, K.D.A.: A call to action: Using and extending human-centered design methodologies to improve mental and behavioral health equity. Frontiers in Digital Health 4, 2022 Notes: doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.848052.

2020

Plevinsky, J.M., Young, M.A., Carmody, J.K., Durkin, L.K., Gamwell, K.L., Klages, K.L., Ghosh, S., & Hommel, K.A. (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on pediatric adherence and self-management. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa079

Stiles-Shields, C., Plevinsky, J.M., Psihogios, A.M., & Holmbeck, G.N. (2020). Considerations and future directions for conducting clinical research with pediatric populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa055

Plevinsky, J.M., Gutierrez-Colina, A.M., Carmody, J.K., Hommel, K.A., Crosby, L.E., McGrady, M.E., Pai, A.L.H., Ramsey, R.R., & Modi, A.C. (2020). Patient-reported outcomes for pediatric adherence and self-management: A systematic review. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 45(3), 340-357. doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsz096

2019

Igler, E.C., Defenderfer, E.K., Greenley, R.N., Plevinsky, J.M., Bugno, L.T., & Davies, W.H. (2019). Development and initial validation of the Communication About Medication by Providers-Parent Scale (CAMP-P). Global Pediatric Health. doi: 10.1177/23333794X19857980

2018

Plevinsky, J.M., Greenley, R.N., Bugno, L., Carreon, S., Igler, E.C., & Davies, W.H. (2018). Development and preliminary validation of a patient-reported measure of patient-provider communication about medication prescriptions for young adults. Children’s Health Care. doi: 10.1080/02739615.2018.1531757

2016

Nguyen, E., Bugno, L., Kandah, C., Plevinsky, J.M., Poulopoulos, N., Wojtowicz, A.A., Schneider, K., & Greenley, R.N. (2016). Is there a good app for that? Evaluating mHealth apps for strategies that promote pediatric adherence. Telemedicine and e-Health, 22(11), 929-937. doi:10.1089/tmj.2015.0211

Books

Chapters

2020

Plevinsky, J.M. & Greenley, R.N.: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and GI Disorders. Adherence and Self-Management in Pediatric Populations. A. Modi & K. Driscoll (eds.). Elsevier, 2020 Notes: doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816000-8.00011-6.

2016

Hurley, J.J., Plevinsky, J.M., Axelrod, S., & Costello, V.: A personal perspective. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Ensuring Quality and Accessible Care for Children with Disabilities and Complex Health and Educational Needs: Workshop in Brief. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 2016 Notes: doi: 10.17226/23544.

2013

Margolis, P. & Plevinsky, J.M.: Patient engagement and data sharing for improvement, innovation, and discovery. Partnering with Patients to Drive Shared Decisions, Better Value, and Care Improvement: Workshop Proceedings of the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Page: 77-83, 2013 Notes: doi: 10.17226/18397.

Posters and Presentations

2022

Plevinsky, J.M. & Lefkowitz, D.S. : Illness-related parenting stress at evaluation for pediatric solid organ transplant. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference 2022.

Sweenie, R., Brammer, C., Noser, A., Plevinsky, J.M., & Ramsey, R.R. : A technology-based asthma adherence intervention is feasible, acceptable, and usable for adolescents across sociodemographic constructs. Society for Prevention Research Annual Conference 2022.

West, K.B., Plevinsky, J.M., Amaral, S., Laskin, B., & Lefkowitz, D.S.: Predicting risk in pediatric kidney transplantation: An exploratory cluster analysis of the Pediatric Transplant Rating Instrument. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference 2022.

2020

Plevinsky, J.M., Denson, L.A., & Hommel, K.A.: Substance use and medication adherence among adolescents and young adults with IBD. NIDDK Silvio O. Conte Cincinnati Digestive Health Center Annual Scientific Symposium 2020.

Invited Lectures

2022

Plevinsky JM. "Preparing Our Pediatric Patients for the Future: The Effects of Adolescent and Young Adult Cognitive and Executive Functioning on Transition of Care in Solid Organ Transplant", International Pediatric Transplant Association/Society of Liver Transplantation. May 2022.

2021

Plevinsky JM. "GLEAN Q&A Panel on Living with Nephrotic Syndrome," Division of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. June 2021.

Plevinsky JM. "Psychology Perspectives on Transition to Adult Care," Webinar Series on Navigating the Transition to Adult Care for Solid Organ Transplant Patients, Pediatric Transplant Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. May 2021.

2020

Plevinsky JM. "Using Micro-Longitudinal Designs and Micro-Randomized Trials via mHealth in Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions," Rush University Medical Center/Northwestern University Digital Health Reading Group, Chicago, IL. Aug 2020.

Plevinsky JM. "A micro-longitudinal examination of psychosocial functioning and substance use in adolescents and young adults with inflammatory bowel diseases," with Peugh, J., Beal, S.J., Denson, L., Hommel, K.A. in S. Miller (Chair), Risk and resilience among emerging adults: Sleep, substance use, and statistical modeling. Symposium accepted for presentation at the Association of Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. **Canceled due to COVID-19**. May 2020.

Plevinsky JM. "Addressing critical gaps in pediatric behavioral and mental health training: Perspectives from projects sponsored by the American Board of Pediatrics Foundation," with Leslie, L., Schumacher, D., Green, C.M., Leyenaar, J.K., Ovalle, V.W., & Lannon, C. Scholarly Session accepted for presentation at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. **Canceled due to COVD-19**. May 2020.

Plevinsky JM. "Examining associations between substance use, self-management, and health outcomes in adolescents and young adults with IBD," with Beal, S.J., Maddux M.H., Greenley, R.N., & Hommel, K.A. in E.A. Steinberg (Chair), Substance use among patients with pediatric chronic illnesses: Ethical concerns and interplay with health. Symposium presented at the Virtual Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. Mar 2020.

Awards and Honors

2022, Most Cited Paper Award, Journal of Pediatric Psychology: The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Adherence and Self-Management

2022, Most Cited Paper Award, Journal of Pediatric Psychology: Considerations and Future Directions for Conducting Clinical Research with Pediatric Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022, Most Cited Paper Award, Journal of Pediatric Psychology: Patient-Reported Outcomes for Pediatric Adherence and Self-Management: A Systematic Review

2020, Top 5 Significant Publications for FY20 Research Annual Report, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

2018, Clinical Psychology Internship Training Program Predoctoral Seed Money Research Grant, Brown Medical School

2018, College of Health Professions Dean’s Award for Research, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

2017, Christine Louro Award for Excellence in the Science and Practice of Clinical Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

2015, Psychology Department Award of Excellence in Research by a Doctoral Student, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

2014, Routh Student Research Grant, Society of Pediatric Psychology

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2021-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Stigma and Health
2021-present, Guest Editor, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology Special Issue
2020-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Families, Systems, and Health
2020-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Children
2020-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Patient Preference and Adherence
2020-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
2020-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Psychology
2019-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Emerging Adulthood
2019-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal for Quality in Healthcare
2019-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, PLOS ONE
2019-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Medicine
2018-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Nursing
2018-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Medical Internet Research
2018-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2016-present, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Child: Care, Health and Development

Academic and Institutional Committees

2022-present, Psychology Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2021-present, Pediatric Psychology Webinar Workgroup, Department of Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2021-present, Psychology Co-Leader, Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, Department of Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2021-present, Transition Committee, Pediatric Transplant Center
2021-present, Training Advisory Committee, Department of Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2020-present, Kidney Transplant Research Committee, Division of Nephrology
2020-present, Quality Improvement Committee, Pediatric Transplant Center

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2021-present, Society of Pediatric Liver Transplantation
 - 2021-present, Chair, Psychology Committee)
2021-present, International Pediatric Transplant Association

National

2013-present, American Psychological Association, Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54)
 - 2021-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology Partnering with Patients and Families Taskforce
 - 2021-present, Chair, Adherence & Self-Management Special Interest Group, Society of Pediatric Psychology
 - 2020-present, Communications Chair, Digital Health Special Interest Group, Society of Pediatric Psychology
 - 2013-present, Special Interest Groups: Adherence & Self-Management, Adolescents/Young Adults, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Solid Organ Transplant