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Cristina Alison Sarmiento

TitleAssistant Professor
InstitutionUniversity of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
DepartmentSOM-PM&R General Operations
ORCID ORCID Icon0000-0001-5656-3417 Additional info

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    Ohio State University, Columbus, OHBS, BA06/2012Biology, French, Disability Studies
    University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MIMD05/2016Medicine
    University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO06/2021Pediatrics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

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    1. Stutzbach JA, Sarmiento CA, Kenkre TS, Oleszek JL, Wisniewski SR, Gannotti M. Chronic lower back pain in adults with cerebral palsy: Stigma, anxiety, and physical decline. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2025 May 13. PMID: 40356363.
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    2. Roberts J, Ratnasingam D, Sarmiento C. New-onset hydrocephalus in an adult with cerebral palsy: A case report and review of the literature. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2025 Feb; 18(1):26-29. PMID: 39269861.
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    3. Claus D, McCoy A, Ratnasingam D, Saez C, Tarshish G, Sarmiento C. Diagnosis, treatment, and functional outcomes for two adolescent female patients with lupus myelitis: a case report. Front Rehabil Sci. 2025; 6:1454381. PMID: 40162087.
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    4. Sarmiento CA, Eberle K, Oshita J, Feinstein JA, Matlock D, Morris MA. How healthcare organizations provide disability accommodations to promote equitable care: A qualitative study. Disabil Health J. 2025 Mar 12; 101823. PMID: 40090809.
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    5. Sarmiento CA, Hurvitz E, Cohen J, Gannotti M. Stakeholder perspectives on an adult cerebral palsy community registry: A qualitative study. Disabil Health J. 2025 Mar 08; 101822. PMID: 40082167.
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    6. Sarmiento CA, Furniss A, Morris MA, Stransky ML, Thompson DA. Frequency of depression and anxiety symptoms among adults with childhood- versus adult-onset disability. PM R. 2025 Apr; 17(4):408-418. PMID: 39907356.
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    7. Sarmiento CA, Gannotti M, Cohen J, Hurvitz E. Priority setting for multicenter research among adults with cerebral palsy: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil. 2025 Feb 03; 1-12. PMID: 39901455.
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    8. Petranovich CL, Koerber S, Sarmiento C, Graber S, Dichiaro M, Wilson P, Miele A, Peterson RL, Simpson T, Connery AK, Kirkwood MW, Apkon S. Emotional well-being in transition-age adults with pediatric-onset disabilities: A cross-sectional study. Rehabil Psychol. 2025 Jan 13. PMID: 39804397.
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    9. Petranovich CL, Person-Jones K, Koerber S, Lantagne A, Graber S, Sarmiento CA, Peterson RL, Simpson T, Wilson P, Miele A, Apkon S, Dichiaro M, Connery AK, Kirkwood MW. Health Care, Educational, and Vocational Transitions in Young Adults With Pediatric-Onset Disabilities: Associations With Social Determinants of Health. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 May; 106(5):674-681. PMID: 39710332.
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    10. Sarmiento CA, Furniss A, Morris MA, Stransky ML, Thompson DA. Disparities in Smoking and Heavy Drinking Behaviors by Disability Status and Age of Disability Onset: Secondary Analysis of National Health Interview Survey Data. Public Health Rep. 2024 Nov-Dec; 139(6):724-733. PMID: 38780024.
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    11. Gannotti ME, Gross PH, Thorpe DE, Hurvitz EA, Noritz GH, Horn SD, Msall ME, Chambers HG, Krach LE, Sarmiento CA. Cerebral palsy research network community registry adult surveys on function & pain: Successes, challenges, and future directions. Disabil Health J. 2024 Jul; 17(3):101625. PMID: 38839558.
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    12. Sarmiento CA, Wyrwa JM, Glaros C, Holliman BD, Brenner LA. Experiences of young adults with cerebral palsy in pediatric care transitioning to adult care. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2025 Jan; 67(1):99-110. PMID: 38523396.
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    13. Neel ML, Bora S, Brachio SS, Duncan A, Vanderbilt D, Benninger K, Kendrick-Allwood S, Maitre NL. Challenges and Opportunities in High-Risk Infant Follow-Up: Progress from the 2022 Networking Session at the Pediatric Academic Societies. J Pediatr. 2024 Jul; 270:113971. PMID: 38479638.
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    14. Gannotti ME, Sarmiento CA, Gross PH, Thorpe DE, Hurvitz EA, Noritz GH, Horn SD, Msall ME, Chambers HG, Krach LE. Adults with cerebral palsy and functional decline: A cross-sectional analysis of patient-reported outcomes from a novel North American registry. Disabil Health J. 2024 Jul; 17(3):101593. PMID: 38433033.
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    15. Clark J, Sarmiento C, Sanders J, Wang L, Fetsko L, Akamagwuna U. Navigating the complex care landscape: Addressing challenges and advancing adult care frameworks for individuals with cerebral palsy. Health Care Transit. 2024; 2:100051. PMID: 39712610.
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    16. Sarmiento, C. A., Glaros, C., Sanders, J. S., Wyrwa, J. M., Holliman, B. D., & Brenner, L. A. “We do it all”: A qualitative exploration of the caregiver role for young adults with cerebral palsy. Health Care Transitions. 2024; (2).
    17. Sarmiento, C., Sanders, J., Wang, L., Fetsko, L., & Akamagwuna, U. Navigating the complex care landscape: Addressing challenges and advancing adult care frameworks for individuals with cerebral palsy. Health Care Transitions. 2024; (2).
    18. Sarmiento CA, Glaros C, Sanders JS, Wyrwa JM, Holliman BD, Brenner LA. "We do it all": A qualitative exploration of the caregiver role for young adults with cerebral palsy. Health Care Transit. 2024; 2:100039. PMID: 39712612.
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    19. Sarmiento CA, Gannotti ME, Gross PH, Thorpe DE, Hurvitz EA, Noritz GH, Horn SD, Msall ME, Chambers HG, Krach LE. Adults with cerebral palsy and chronic pain experience: A cross-sectional analysis of patient-reported outcomes from a novel North American registry. Disabil Health J. 2024 Jul; 17(3):101546. PMID: 37993325.
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    20. Morris MA, Sarmiento C, Eberle K. Documentation of Disability Status and Accommodation Needs in the Electronic Health Record: A Qualitative Study of Health Care Organizations' Current Practices. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2024 01; 50(1):16-23. PMID: 37989640.
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    21. Sarmiento CA, Wyrwa JM, Chambliss AV, Stearns-Yoder KA, Hoffberg AS, Appel A, Brenner BO, Brenner LA. Developmental Outcomes Following Abusive Head Trauma in Infancy: A Systematic Review. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2023 Jul-Aug 01; 38(4):283-293. PMID: 36730957.
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    22. Barber K, Sarmiento C, Niehaus W. Hyperextension-Induced Dorsal Cord Syndrome: Case Presentation. PM R. 2020 05; 12(5):518-521. PMID: 31498971.
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    23. Sarmiento C, Miller SR, Chang E, Zazove P, Kumagai AK. From Impairment to Empowerment: A Longitudinal Medical School Curriculum on Disabilities. Acad Med. 2016 07; 91(7):954-7. PMID: 26422593.
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    24. Sarmiento C, Schmidt K, Kumagai AK. Artists' statement: inner light. Acad Med. 2015 Jun; 90(6):737. PMID: 26009854.
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