Bunny Pozehl, PhD, APRN-NP, FHFSA, FAHA, FAAN

Professor

Dorothy Hodges Olson Endowed Chair in Nursing

Contact

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
College of Nursing - Omaha Division
985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5330

Phone: 402-559-3182
Email: bpozehl@unmc.edu

  

Education

  • 1978, BSN, UNMC
  • 1983, MSN, UNMC
  • 1990, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln


Publications


Zimmerman L, Pozehl B, Vuckovic K, Barnason S, Schulz P, Seo Y, Ryan C, Zerwic J, and DeVon H. (2016) Selecting symptom instruments for cardiovascular populations. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 45(6), 475-496.

Shade MY, Berger AM, Dizona PJ, Pozehl BJ, Pullen CH. (2016) Sleep and health-related factors in overweight and obese rural women in a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 39(3): 386-97.

Schmaderer M., Zimmerman L, Hertzog M., Pozehl B, Paulman, A. (2016) Correlates of Patient Activation and Acute Care Utilization among Multimorbid Patients. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 38(10),1335-53.

Kupzyk, K. A., Seo, Y., Yates, B., Pozehl, B., Norman, J., & Lowes, B. (2016). Use of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument for measuring physical functioning in patients with heart failure. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 24(2), 323-336.

Bravo, K. S., Pozehl, B., & Kupzyk, K. A. (2016) Revision and Psychometric Testing of the Safe Administration of Medication Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement. 24(1): 147-165.

Johnson ML, Zimmerman L, Welch JL, Hertzog M, Pozehl B, Plumb T. (2016) Patient activation with knowledge, self-management and confidence in chronic kidney disease. Journal of Renal Care Mar; 42(1):15-22. Doi 10.1111/jorc.12142

Jackson H, Yates BC, Blanchard S, Zimmerman LM, Hudson D, Pozehl B. (2016) Behavior Specific Influences for Physical Activity Among African American Women. Western Journal of Nursing Research 38(8):992-1011.

Seo Y, Yates B, LaFramboise, Pozehl B, Norman J, & Herzog M. (2016) A home-based diaphragmatic breathing retraining in rural patients with heart failure. Western Journal of Nursing Research. Mar;38(3):270-91. doi: 10.1177/0193945915584201.

Schmaderer M, Pozehl B, Hertzog M, Zimmerman L. (2015) Psychometric Properties of the Patient Activation Measure in Multimorbid Hospitalized Patients. Journal of Nursing Measurement; 23 (3):128-41. doi: 10.1891/1061-3749.23.3.E 128.

Pozehl B, McGuire R, Norman J. (2015) Team-based care for cardiac Rehabilitation and exercise training in heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics Jul;11(3):431-49, doi: 10.1016,j.hfc.2015.03.007. Review

Williams, M. A., & Pozehl, B. (2015). Reasonable expectations: How much aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life can improve with exercise training in heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics, 11(1), 37-57.

Seo Y, Yates B, LaFramboise L, Pozehl B, Norman JF, Hertzog M. (2015) A Home-Based Diaphragmatic Breathing Retraining in Rural Patients With Heart Failure. West J Nurs Res. 2015 May 8. pii: 0193945915584201. [Epub ahead of print]PMID:25956151

Pozehl B, McGuire, & Norman J. (2015). Team-based care for cardiac rehabilitation and exercise training in heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics. 11(3): 431-449.

Pozehl BJ, Duncan K, Hertzog M, McGuire R, Norman JF, Artinian NT, Keteyian SJ. (2014) Study of adherence to exercise in heart failure: the HEART camp trial protocol. BMC Cardiovasc Disord.,14:172. doi: 10.1186/1471-2261-14-172.

*Pecka, S., Schmid, K., & Pozehl, B. (2014). Psychometric Testing of the Pecka Grading Rubric for Evaluating Higher Order Thinking in Distance Learning. AANA Journal, 82(6):449-456.

Seo, Y., Yates, B. C., Norman, J. F., Pozehl, B., & Kupzyk, K. (2014). Comparisons of dyspnea, fatigue, and exercise intolerance between individuals with heart failure with high versus low knee extensor muscle strength. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 25(1), 11-17.

Duncan, K., Pozehl, B., Hertzog, M., & Norman, J.F. (2014). Psychological responses and adherence to exercise in heart failure. Rehabilitation Nursing, 39(3), 130-139. doi:10.1002/rnj.106

Macken, L. C., Yates, B. C., Meza, J., Norman, J., Barnason, S., & Pozehl, B. (2014). Health-related quality-of-life outcomes in coronary artery bypass surgery patients and partners. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 34(2), 130-137. doi:10.1097/HCR.0b013e3182a528ba

Bratzke-Bauer, L. C., Pozehl, B. J., Paul, S. M., & Johnson, J. K. (2013). Neuropsychological patterns differ by type of left ventricle dysfunction in heart failure. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology: The Official Journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, 28(2), 114-124. doi:10.1093/arclin/acs101

Carlson, B., Pozehl, B., Hertzog, M., Zimmerman, L., & Riegel, B. (2013). Predictors of overall perceived health in patients with heart failure. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 28(3), 206-215. doi:10.1097/JCN.0b013e31824987a8

Macken, L. C., Yates, B. C., Meza, J., Norman, J., Barnason, S., & Pozehl, B. (2013). Health-related quality-of-life outcomes in coronary artery bypass surgery patients and partners. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 34(2):130-7. doi:10.1097/HCR.0b013e3182a528ba

Weierbach, F., Yates, B. C., Hertzog, M., & Pozehl, B. (2013). Differences and similarities in rural residents' health and cardiac risk factors. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 13 (1), 26-49. http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/91269029/differences-similarities-rural-residents-health-cardiac-risk-factors.

*Norman J, Pozehl B, Duncan K, Hertzog M, Krueger S. (2012). Effects of exercise training versus attention on plasma B-type natriuretic peptide, 6-minute walk test and quality of life in individuals with heart failure. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 23(4), 19-25.

*Carlson, B., Pozehl, B., Zimmerman, L., Hertzog, M., Reigel, B. (Epub 2012 Apr 9). Predictors of Overall Perceived Health in Patients with Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.

*Bratzke-Bauer L, Pozehl B, Paul S, Johnson J. (2012). Neuropsychological patterns differ by type of left ventricle dysfunction in heart failure. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, doi: 10.1093/arclin/acs101

Aguirre, T., Brage-Hudson, D., Rodehorst-Weber, T., Pozehl, B., Boeckner, L., & Wilhelm, S. (2012). Mexican American mothers' eating and child feeding behaviors. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 35(1), 4-23. doi: 10.3109/01460862.2012.646462

Bauer, L., Pozehl, B., Hertzog, M., Johnson, J., Zimmerman, L., & Filipi, M. (2012). A brief neuropsychological battery for use in the chronic heart failure population. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 11(2), 223-230. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2011.03.007

Bozak, K., Pozehl, B., & Yates, B. (2012). Challenges of applying a comprehensive model of intervention fidelity. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 34(4), 504-519. doi: 10.1177/0193945911403774

Prasun, M.A., Casida, J., Howie-Esquivel, J., Pozehl, B., Fahlberg, B., Johnson, C., Mock, J., Quinn, J., Yehle, K., & Bass, L. (2012). Practice patterns of heart failure nurses. Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 41(3), 218-225. doi:10.1016/j.hrting.2012.02.001

Young, L., Zimmerman, L., Pozehl, B., Barnason, S., & Wang, H.M. (2012). Cost-effectiveness of a symptom management intervention: Improving physical activity in older women following coronary artery bypass surgery. Nursing Economics, 30(2), 94-103.

Bauer, L.C., Johnson, J.K., & Pozehl, B.J. (2011). Cognition in heart failure: An overview of the concepts and their measures. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(11), 577.

Bauer, L., & Pozehl, B. (2011). Measurement of cognitive function in chronic heart failure: A feasibility study. Applied Nursing Research, 24(4), 223-228. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2009.12.002

Duncan, K., Pozehl, B., Norman, J.F., & Hertzog, M. (2011). A self-directed adherence management program for patients with heart failure completing combined aerobicand resistance exercise training. Applied Nursing Research, 24(4), 207-214. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2009.08.003

Schulz, P., Zimmerman, L., Pozehl, B., Barnason, S., & Nieveen, J. (2011). Symptom management strategies used by elderly patients following coronary artery bypass surgery. Applied Nursing Research, 24(2), 65-73. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2009.03.001; PMCID: PMC3032001

*Pozehl, B., Duncan, K., Norman, J., & Hertzog, M. (2010) Heart Camp: Effects of a Multi-Component Exercise Training Intervention in Patients with Heart Failure. Heart & Lung, 39(6 Suppl): S1-13.

*Hertzog, M., Pozehl, B., & Duncan, K. (2010) Cluster Analysis of Symptom Occurrence to Identify Subgroups of Heart Failure Patients: A Pilot Study. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 25(4):273-283.

*Suleiman KH, Yates BC, Berger AM, Pozehl B, Meza J. (2010) Translating the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Into Arabic. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 32(2): 250-268.

*Bosak, K., Yates, B., & Pozehl, B. (2010) Effects of an Internet Physical Activity Intervention in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 32(1): 5-22.

*Norman, J., Pozehl, B., Duncan, K., Hertzog, M., Elokda, A., & Krueger, S. (2009). Relationship of Resting B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Level to Cardiac Work and Total Physical Work Capacities in Heart Failure Patients. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention, 29(5): 310-3.

*Bosak, K., Yates, B., & Pozehl, B. (2009). Feasibility of an Internet Physical Activity Intervention. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 31(5), 648-661.

*Yates, B.,Dodendorf, D., Lane, J., LaFramboise, L., Pozehl, B. Duncan, K.,Knodel, K. (2009) Testing an Alternate Informed Consent Process. Nursing Research, 58(2), 135-9.

*Pozehl B., Duncan K., Hertzog M. (2008). The effects of exercise training on fatigue and dyspnea in heart failure. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7, 127-132.

Skaggs, B., Yates, B., Hertzog, M, Barron, C, Norman, J. & Pozehl B. (2007) Meaning in heart disease: Measuring the search for meaning. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 15(2), 145.

Fiandt, K, Barr, K., Hille, G, Pelish, P., Pozehl, B., Hulme, P., Muhlbauer, S, & Burge, S. (2004). Identifying clinical scholarship guidelines for faculty practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 20(3), 147-155.

Pozehl B., Duncan, K., Krueger, S., & VerMaas, P. (2003) Adjunctive effects of exercise training in heart failure patients receiving maximum pharmacologic therapy. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing,18(4), 177-184.

Duncan, K. & Pozehl, B. (2003) Effects of an exercise adherence intervention on outcomes in patients with heart failure. Rehabilitation Nursing, 28(4), 117-122.

Duncan, K. & Pozehl, B. (2002). Staying on course: The effects of an adherence facilitation intervention on home exercise participation. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 17(11), 59-71.

Duncan, K., & Pozehl, B. (2001). Effects of individual performance feedback on nurses’ adherence to pain management clinical guidelines. Outcomes Management for Nursing Practice, 5(2), 57-62.