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ResearcherID: T-2504-2018

Biography

Sarah J. Rhoads, PhD, DNP, WHNP-BC, FAAN is a telemedicine/telehealth researcher and educator, emphasizing the human impact of technologies on health care providers, patients, and families. Dr. Rhoads has coordinated distance education and research initiatives through telemedicine to rural providers and nurses alike. Dr. Rhoads is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Community and Population Health in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She has been the primary investigator on multiple grants related to telehealth. Previously she was on faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and was the Primary Investigator for the South Central Telehealth Resource Center which facilitates telemedicine in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Several of Dr. Rhoads’ research and project grants have focused on the Mississippi River Delta region of the United States. Dr. Rhoads has a passion for improving maternal, neonatal, and pediatric care in rural areas.

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Employment (3)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Memphis, Tennessee, US

2022-01-01 to present | Chair (Community and Population Health)
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Memphis, TN, US

2018-08-20 to present | Professor (College of Nursing)
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Little Rock, AR, US

2010-01-01 to 2018-07-31 | Associate Professor, Director of Education (OB/GYN, Center for Distance Health)
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Education and qualifications (2)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Little Rock, AR, US

2007-08 to 2013-05 | PhD (Nursing Science)
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Memphis, TN, US

2004-07 to 2006-12 | DNP
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Funding (3)

Impact of Food Insecurity on Maternal and Child Health

2022-01-01 to 2023-11-30 | Grant
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (Washington D.C., US)
URL: https://app.dimensions.ai/details/grant/grant.13301841
GRANT_NUMBER: grant.13301841
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Interdisciplinary Research Leaders: Assessing the use of technology to enhance culturally competent mentoring to assist high-risk pregnant women

2017-02-15 to 2019-08-31 | Grant
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, US)
URL: https://app.dimensions.ai/details/grant/grant.8602972
GRANT_NUMBER: 74383
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Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Cohort One - 2016

2016-09-01 to 2019-08-31 | Grant
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Princeton, US)
URL: https://app.dimensions.ai/details/grant/grant.8603495
GRANT_NUMBER: 73873
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Works (38)

Supporting Breastfeeding Women Amid Natural Disasters in the US: A Scoping Review

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
2025 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2024.323
Contributors: Jennifer H. Russell; Alisa Haushalter; Sarah J. Rhoads
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Experiences of Older Adults with Heart Failure Using Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Telemedicine and e-Health
2025-02-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2024.0005
Contributors: Sarah J. Rhoads; Jean McSweeney; Heba Sadaka; Jing Jin; Claude Pirtle; Joseph Sanford
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Deploying a Mobile Health Unit with Telehealth in Rural and Under-Resourced Communities

Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.14574/ojrnhc.v24i2.768
Contributors: Sarah Rhoads; Diana Dedmon; Lisa Beasley; Karen Nellis; Tina McElravey; Christie Manasco
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Engaging with the Community Before Deploying a Rural Mobile Health Unit

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
2024-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2024.105167
Contributors: Diana D. Dedmon; Lisa D. Beasley; Christie Manasco; Karen Nellis; Tina R. McElravey; Michelle N. Rickard; Sarah J. Rhoads
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Amplifying the Voice of Black Mothers Diagnosed with Hypertension after Birth Regarding Patient-Clinician Communication: Lessons Learned Using a Mixed-Methods Approach

American Journal of Qualitative Research
2024-09-27 | Journal article
DOI: 10.29333/ajqr/15217
Contributors: Melanie Fant; Sarah Rhoads; Lacretia Carroll
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Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Acute Hypertensive Crisis of the Postpartum Mother: An Important Role for Neonatal Nurses.

Neonatal network : NN
2023-08-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1891/nn-2022-0060
PMID: 37657805
Contributors: Fant M; Tucker J; Sarah Rhoads
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A Comparison of Audio-Only and Audio-Visual Tele-Lactation Consultation Services: A Mixed Methods Approach

Journal of Human Lactation
2023-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/08903344221125118
Contributors: Cari A. Bogulski; Nalin Payakachat; Sarah J. Rhoads; Rebecca D. Jones; Hannah C. McCoy; Leah C. Dawson; Hari Eswaran
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High-risk obstetrical call center vs. healthcare providers: is there consistency in advice given?

Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
2022 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1757061
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2-s2.0-85084975860
Contributors: Magann, E.F.; Eswaran, H.; McCoy, H.C.; Ounpraseuth, S.T.; Rhoads, S.J.; Lowery, C.L.
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Rethinking Nursing Education and Curriculum Using a Racial Equity Lens

Journal of Nursing Education
2022-08 | Journal article | Conceptualization, Writing - original draft
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20220602-02
Part of ISSN: 0148-4834
Part of ISSN: 1938-2421
Contributors: Sarah Rhoads
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Breastfeeding Sisters That Are Receiving Support: Community-Based Peer Support Program Created for and by Women of Color

Breastfeeding Medicine
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2020.0313
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2-s2.0-85100881728

Part of ISSN: 15568342 15568253
Contributors: Pyles, T.E.H.; Umi, S.A.; Madubuonwu, S.; Stiles, A.; Devane-Johnson, S.; Scott, H.; Rhoads, S.; Russell, J.H.
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Factors Associated with Nurses' Acceptance of the Electronic Intensive Care Unit

Journal for Healthcare Quality
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000198
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2-s2.0-85080104913

Part of ISBN:

19451474 10622551
Contributors: Beasley, B.; Barone, C.P.; Heo, S.; Wright, P.B.; Selig, J.P.; Rhoads, S.; Griebel, J.
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Telehealth technology: Reducing barriers for rural residents seeking genetic counseling

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000373
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2-s2.0-85081408047

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23276924
Contributors: Rhoads, S.; Rakes, A.L.
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Using mHealth in postpartum women with pre-eclampsia: Lessons learned from a qualitative study

International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13134
EID:

2-s2.0-85082185944

Part of ISBN:

18793479 00207292
Contributors: Payakachat, N.; Rhoads, S.; McCoy, H.; Dajani, N.; Eswaran, H.; Lowery, C.
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Using Virtual Site Visits in the Clinical Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Students: Student and Faculty Perspectives

Nurse Educator
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000693
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2-s2.0-85075961717

Part of ISBN:

15389855 03633624
Contributors: Harris, M.; Rhoads, S.J.; Rooker, J.S.; Kelly, M.A.; Lefler, L.; Lubin, S.; Martel, I.L.; Beverly, C.J.
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High-risk obstetrical call center: a model for regions with limited access to care

Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1300645
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2-s2.0-85015653224
Contributors: Rhoads, S.J.; Eswaran, H.; Lynch, C.E.; Ounpraseuth, S.T.; Magann, E.F.; Lowery, C.L.
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Evaluating the Use of Mobile Health Technology in Older Adults With Heart Failure: Mixed-Methods Study

JMIR Aging
2018-12-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2196/12178
Contributors: Leanne L Lefler; Sarah J Rhoads; Melodee Harris; Ashley E Funderburg; Sandra A Lubin; Isis D Martel; Jennifer L Faulkner; Janet L Rooker; Deborah K Bell; Heather Marshall et al.
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Use of Telelactation Consultations to Improve Breastfeeding

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
2018-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2018.04.010
Part of ISSN: 0884-2175
Contributors: Sarah Rhoads
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Continuing Education in 21st Century Arkansas: How Technology is Supporting Obstetrical and Pediatric Evidence-Based Practice

Arkansas Medical Society Journal
2017 | Journal article
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Exploring Implementation of m-Health Monitoring in Postpartum Women with Hypertension

Telemedicine and e-Health
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2016.0272
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2-s2.0-85031282636
Contributors: Rhoads, S.J.; Serrano, C.I.; Lynch, C.E.; Ounpraseuth, S.T.; Gauss, C.H.; Payakachat, N.; Lowery, C.L.; Eswaran, H.
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Improving Healthcare through Nursing Innovation.

International Journal of Childbirth Education
2017 | Journal article
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Healthcare in a virtual world

Nursing Management (Springhouse)
2016-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1097/01.numa.0000488864.61946.ad
Part of ISSN: 0744-6314
Contributors: Sarah J. Rhoads
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Neuroprotective Core Measure 2: Partnering with Families - Exploratory Study on Web-camera Viewing of Hospitalized Infants and the Effect on Parental Stress, Anxiety, and Bonding

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1053/j.nainr.2015.06.011
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2-s2.0-84941877312
Contributors: Rhoads, S.J.; Green, A.; Mitchell, A.; Lynch, C.E.
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The continuing antenatal management program (CAMP): Outpatient monitoring of high-risk pregnancies. Keeps patients safe, costs low and care nearby

Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2015.01.001
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2-s2.0-84929504894
Contributors: Hughes, D.S.; Ussery, D.J.; Woodruff, D.L.; Sandlin, A.T.; Kinder, S.R.; Magann, E.F.
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Web Camera Use of Mothers and Fathers When Viewing Their Hospitalized Neonate

Advances in Neonatal Care
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000235
Part of ISSN: 1536-0903
Contributors: Sarah J. Rhoads; Angela Green; C. Heath Gauss; Anita Mitchell; Barbara Pate
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Maternal response to high-risk obstetric telemedicine consults when perinatal prognosis is poor

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12094
WOSUID:

WOS:000325140900015
Contributors: Wyatt, Stephanie N.; Rhoads, Sarah J.; Green, Angela L.; Ott, Rachel E.; Sandlin, Adam T.; Magann, Everett F.
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Challenges of implementation of a web-camera system in the neonatal intensive care unit

Neonatal Network
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832.31.4.223
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2-s2.0-84867667586
Contributors: Rhoads, S.J.; Green, A.L.; Lewis, S.D.; Rakes, L.
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Delta Interactive Solution to Collaborate Over Video for Education and Resources for Maternal Child Health

Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01361_6.x
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WOS:000305390500098
Contributors: Rhoads, Sarah; Smith, Barbara
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Role of Telephone Triage in Obstetrics

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1097/OGX.0b013e318277dd9c
WOSUID:

WOS:000313421500023
Contributors: Manning, Nirvana Afsordeh; Magann, Everett F.; Rhoads, Sarah J.; Ivey, Tesa L.; Williams, Donna J.
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Disparities in Women's Cardiovascular Health

Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01239.x
WOSUID:

WOS:000290684900014
Contributors: McSweeney, Jean C.; Pettey, Christina M.; Souder, Elaine; Rhoads, Sarah
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Make your office alcohol-exposed pregnancy prevention friendly.

The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-80053492574
Contributors: Rhoads, S.; Mengel, M.; Arkansas Team of the Midwest Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Training Center
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Another Set of Eyes: Remote Fetal Monitoring Surveillance Aids the Busy Labor and Delivery Unit

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2010.01119_30.x
EID:

2-s2.0-85097441009

Part of ISBN:

15526909 08842175
Contributors: Williams, D.; Ivey, T.; Benton, T.; Rhoads, S.
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Speaking the Same Language: Is It Possible to Educate Every Obstetric Nurse and Physician in Arkansas on the Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Terminology?

Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing
2010 | Journal article
WOSUID:

WOS:000282316000094
Contributors: Rhoads, Sarah; Ivey, Tesa; Glasgow, Margaret
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Counting Beds and Shuffling Babies: Coordinating Labor and Delivery and NICU Bed Space Across Arkansas

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
2010-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2010.01121_24.x
Part of ISSN: 0884-2175
Contributors: Shannon Lewis; Tina Benton; Sarah Rhoads
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No Longer an Island: Rural Nurse Practitioners Gain Support Through Telehealth

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
2010-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2010.01117_4.x
Part of ISSN: 0884-2175
Contributors: Gordon Low; Sarah Rhoads; Angela Holland; Lisa Harmon
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New Ideas in Nursing: Telehealth

Pediatric Annals
2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3928/00904481-20090918-09
WOSUID:

WOS:000270847200012
Contributors: Rhoads, Sarah J.; Lewis, Shannon; Bubenzer, Theresa; Ott, Rachel E.
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A primer on antenatal testing for neonatal nurses: part 1. Tests used to predict preterm labor.

Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
2006 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.adnc.2006.04.002
WOSUID:

MEDLINE:16890130
Contributors: Wyatt, Stephanie N; Rhoads, Sarah J
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A primer on antenatal testing for neonatal nurses: part 2: tests of fetal well-being.

Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
2006 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.adnc.2006.06.011
WOSUID:

MEDLINE:17045944
Contributors: Wyatt, Stephanie N; Rhoads, Sarah J
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Perimenopause. A time for diligent cancer screening.

Advance for nurse practitioners
2002 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0036482298

Part of ISBN:

10966293
Contributors: Rhoads, S.
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