Jill M. Plevinsky
Areas of expertise: Adherence and self-management, Transition to adult care
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care, Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare, Main Building
About Jill M. Plevinsky
Titles
Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
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
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
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
Research Interests
Adherence and self-management Digital therapeutics and mHealth Patient-reported outcomes Transition to adult care
Education & training
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
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
Publications
Publications
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
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific 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.
Lectures by Invitation
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.
Editorials, Reviews, 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.