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Melissa Jane Benton

TitleProfessor
InstitutionUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
DepartmentBeth-El Grad Nursing

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    1. McCormick SJ, Smith-Holmquist N, Benton MJ. Personal health behaviors and physical activity and nutrition counseling by nurse practitioners: An online survey. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2023 Dec 01; 35(12):794-801. PMID: 37584492.
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    2. Dangerfield HJ, Scott JM, Zohn JH, Segal DL, Benton MJ. Relationship between anxiety and quality of life among older adults with self-reported polypharmacy in long-term care: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs. 2023 Sep; 79(9):3559-3568. PMID: 37161612.
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    3. Benton MJ, Spicher JM, Silva-Smith AL. Validity and reliability of handgrip dynamometry in older adults: A comparison of two widely used dynamometers. PLoS One. 2022; 17(6):e0270132. PMID: 35727792.
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    4. Salazar TL, Pollard DL, Pina-Thomas DM, Benton MJ. Parental vaccine hesitancy and concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus. J Pediatr Nurs. 2022 Jul-Aug; 65:10-15. PMID: 35367855.
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    5. Graham HL, Benton MJ. Comparison of Lean Mass in Women With and Without Heart Disease. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2022 01 01; 42(1):34-38. PMID: 34793365.
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    6. Benton MJ, Spicher JM, McCormick S. Community-Based Survey Exploring Use of the Dietary Supplement Creatine by Adult Non-Athletes. Nutrients. 2021 Jul 24; 13(8). PMID: 34444689.
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    7. Silva-Smith AL, Benton MJ. Self-Perception of Aging Among Older Adults and Participation in Prevention. West J Nurs Res. 2021 Apr 29; 193945921989017. PMID: 33913382.
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    8. Benton MJ, Silva-Smith AL, Spicher JM. Muscle Loss is Associated with Risk of Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Men and Women. J Frailty Aging. 2021; 10(3):219-225. PMID: 34105704.
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    9. Benton MJ, Graham HL, Schlairet MC, Silva-Smith AL. Validity of a Single Activity Question for Clinical Assessment of Older Women. J Gerontol Nurs. 2020 Dec 01; 46(12):15-22. PMID: 33232493.
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    10. Benton MJ, Hutchins AM, Dawes JJ. Effect of menstrual cycle on resting metabolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2020; 15(7):e0236025. PMID: 32658929.
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    11. Aloiau A, Benton MJ, Mouchawar A, Segal DL. Impact of end-of-life planning on surrogate decision-maker anxiety in the US. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2020 Feb 02; 26(2):75-82. PMID: 32125916.
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    12. Benton MJ, Schlairet MC, Graham HL. Physical activity-related quality of life in breast cancer survivors compared to healthy women. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2019 Nov; 28(6):e13142. PMID: 31465139.
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    13. Garrett SL, Pina-Thomas DM, Peterson KA, Benton MJ. Tracking physical activity in baccalaureate nursing students in the United States prior to graduation: A longitudinal study. Nurse Educ Today. 2019 Sep; 80:28-33. PMID: 31228658.
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    14. Graham HL, Lac A, Lee H, Benton MJ. Predicting Long-Term Mortality, Morbidity, and Survival Outcomes Following a Cardiac Event: A Cardiac Rehabilitation Study. Rehabil Process Outcome. 2019; 8:1179572719827610. PMID: 34497458.
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    15. Benton MJ, Lim TK, Ko FWS, Kan-O K, Mak JCW. Year in review 2017: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Respirology. 2018 05; 23(5):538-545. PMID: 29502339.
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    16. Benton MJ, Silva-Smith AL. Accuracy of Body Mass Index Versus Lean Mass Index for Prediction of Sarcopenia in Older Women. J Frailty Aging. 2018; 7(2):104-107. PMID: 29741194.
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    17. Benton MJ, Schlairet MC. Upper Extremity Strength Imbalance after Mastectomy and the Effect of Resistance Training. Sports Med Int Open. 2017 Aug; 1(5):E160-E165. PMID: 30539102.
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    18. Benton MJ, Graham HL. Maintaining quality of life in IPF patients: What role should pulmonary rehabilitation play? Respirology. 2017 07; 22(5):841-842. PMID: 28544193.
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    19. Lim TK, Ko FW, Benton MJ, Berge MV, Mak J. Year in review 2016: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Respirology. 2017 05; 22(4):820-828. PMID: 28371172.
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    20. Benton MJ, Schlairet MC. Lean mass influences overnight changes in hydration, blood pressure and strength in community-dwelling older women. Blood Press. 2016 10; 25(5):269-75. PMID: 27104659.
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    21. Grainge C, Thomas PS, Mak JC, Benton MJ, Lim TK, Ko FW. Year in review 2015: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respirology. 2016 May; 21(4):765-75. PMID: 27028730.
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    22. Benton MJ, Waggener GT, Swan PD. Effect of Training Status on Oxygen Consumption in Women After Resistance Exercise. J Strength Cond Res. 2016 Mar; 30(3):800-6. PMID: 26907844.
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    23. Schlairet MC, Green R, Benton MJ. The flipped classroom: strategies for an undergraduate nursing course. Nurse Educ. 2014 Nov-Dec; 39(6):321-5. PMID: 25290966.
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    24. Benton MJ. Dissemination of evidence: writing research manuscripts for successful publication. Clin Nurse Spec. 2014 May-Jun; 28(3):138-40. PMID: 24714429.
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    25. Benton MJ. Physical activity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: is it a process or an outcome? Respirology. 2014 Apr; 19(3):298-9. PMID: 24620758.
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    26. Benton MJ, Alexander JL, Holland JD. Relationship between strength, function, and quality of life in older adults with chronic lung disease: is there an influence of gender? J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2014 Mar-Apr; 34(2):143-9. PMID: 24500262.
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    27. Benton MJ, Raab S, Waggener GT. Effect of training status on reliability of one repetition maximum testing in women. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Jul; 27(7):1885-90. PMID: 23037618.
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    28. Benton MJ, Schlairet MC, Gibson DR. Change in quality of life among breast cancer survivors after resistance training: is there an effect of age? J Aging Phys Act. 2014 Apr; 22(2):178-85. PMID: 23579251.
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    29. Benton MJ, Wagner CL. Effect of single-set resistance training on quality of life in COPD patients enrolled in pulmonary rehabilitation. Respir Care. 2013 Mar; 58(3):487-93. PMID: 22781136.
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    30. Benton MJ. The clinical nurse specialist as physical activity expert: a call to action. Clin Nurse Spec. 2012 Sep-Oct; 26(5):235-6. PMID: 22903210.
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    31. Schlairet MC, Benton MJ. Quality of life and perceived educational needs among older cancer survivors. J Cancer Educ. 2012 Mar; 27(1):21-6. PMID: 21986919.
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    32. Benton MJ, Schlairet MC. Improvements in quality of life in women after resistance training are not associated with age. J Women Aging. 2012; 24(1):59-69. PMID: 22256878.
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    33. Benton MJ, Whyte MD, Dyal BW. Sarcopenic obesity: strategies for management. Am J Nurs. 2011 Dec; 111(12):38-44; quiz 45-6. PMID: 22082499.
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    34. Benton MJ, Swan PD, Schlairet MC, Sanderson S. Comparison of body composition measurement with whole body multifrequency bioelectrical impedance and air displacement plethysmography in healthy middle-aged women. Health Care Women Int. 2011 Dec; 32(12):1068-78. PMID: 22087595.
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    35. Benton MJ, Kasper MJ, Raab SA, Waggener GT, Swan PD. Short-term effects of resistance training frequency on body composition and strength in middle-aged women. J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Nov; 25(11):3142-9. PMID: 21881534.
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    36. Benton MJ. Vitamin D reduces the risk of falls in older adults compared with calcium or placebo. Evid Based Nurs. 2011 Apr; 14(2):38-9. PMID: 21421967.
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    37. Benton MJ, Wagner CL, Alexander JL. Relationship between body mass index, nutrition, strength, and function in elderly individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev. 2010 Jul-Aug; 30(4):260-3. PMID: 20410829.
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    38. Benton MJ, Swan PD, Whyte M. Progressive resistance training during pregnancy: a case study. PM R. 2010 Jul; 2(7):681-4. PMID: 20659725.
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    39. Benton MJ, Swan PD, Peterson MD. Evaluation of multiple one repetition maximum strength trials in untrained women. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Aug; 23(5):1503-7. PMID: 19620914.
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    40. Benton MJ, Alexander JL. Validation of functional fitness tests as surrogates for strength measurement in frail, older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Jul; 88(7):579-83; quiz 584-6, 590. PMID: 19542782.
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    41. Alexander JL, Benton MJ. Progression of Resistance Training Intensity among Older COPD Patients: A Comparison of 2 Resistance Training Studies. Phys Sportsmed. 2008 Dec; 36(1):62-8. PMID: 20048473.
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    42. Benton MJ, Swan PD. Effect of protein ingestion on energy expenditure and substrate utilization after exercise in middle-aged women. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2007 Dec; 17(6):544-55. PMID: 18156660.
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    43. Phillips WT, Benton MJ, Wagner CL, Riley C. The effect of single set resistance training on strength and functional fitness in pulmonary rehabilitation patients. J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 2006 Sep-Oct; 26(5):330-7. PMID: 17003602.
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    44. Benton MJ, White A. Osteoporosis: recommendations for resistance exercise and supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to promote bone health. J Community Health Nurs. 2006; 23(4):201-11. PMID: 17064230.
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    45. Benton MJ. Safety and efficacy of resistance training in patients with chronic heart failure: research-based evidence. Prog Cardiovasc Nurs. 2005; 20(1):17-23. PMID: 15785166.
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