Paula Christianson-Silva, DNP, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, DipACLM

Peer-reviewed Articles (*indicates data-based) 

• Meireles, C., Benedives, H., Markle, J., Ko, J., Byeongyeob, C., & Christianson-Silva, P., (2024). A study protocol for an interprofessional model of care to prevent and treat chronic disease using a nutrition program based on whole food, plant-based eating pattern, Current Developments in Nutrition: A Journal of the American Society for Nutrition, 8 (Suppl 2), 103670. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.103670
• Christianson-Silva, P., Lee, W., Meireles, C., Gelfond, J., Vasquez, L., & Evoy, K. (2024). Impact of interprofessional nutrition education workshops on pharmacy, nurse practitioner, and dietetic students, Texas Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 22 (1), 14-19.
• Christianson-Silva, P., Benavides, H. & Meireles, C. (2023). Using shared medical appointments in your practice, The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 19 (8), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104709
• Benadives, H., Christianson-Silva, P. & Meireles, C. (2023) A plant-based program led by an interprofessional team in south Texas. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine 2022 Annual Conference Research Abstracts, 17 (Suppl 1), 69. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276221128370
• Benadives, H. & Christianson-Silva, P. (2023). Incorporating plant-based nutrition into nursing curricula, Nursing Education Perspectives, Advance online publication.
• https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001151
• Christianson-Silva, P., Russell-Kibble, A., & Shaver, J. (2022). An NP-led care bundle approach for primary care of patients with complex health needs, Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 34(2), 364-372. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000628
• “The Influence of Doctor of Nursing Practice Education on Nurse Practitioner Practice” – available at http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/556445 
• “Nurse Practitioners” – chapter in Introduction to Clinical Medicine (medical student textbook), 1995 

Peer Reviewed Podium Presentations  

• 2023 Using Shared Medical Appointments in Your Practice, Texas Nurse Practitioners 2023 Rural Health Conference, virtual 
• 2023, Active Learning Strategies with Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Students to Enhance Interprofessional Competencies, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 49th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL 
• 2023, Tuberculosis Side Effects Questionnaire, World Tuberculosis Day Webcast, TB in Texas from Heartland National TB Center, San Antonio, TX 
• 2020, “Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: A Hidden Challenge” – American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference, 60 minute presentation, conference cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic 
• 2019, “Low Back Pain: By the Guidelines” - AANP National Conference, 60 minute presentation, Indianapolis, IN 
• 2018, “Low Back Pain: By the Guidelines” - Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council (AZNPC) Southwest Regional Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Phoenix, AZ 
• 2017,  “Implementation of the AEI0OU Bundle of Practices in the Primary Care of Complex Patients” – AANP National Conference 
• 2016, “Health 360 South: An Interprofessional Collaborative Practice” – Arizona State University Annual Conference on Integrated Healthcare, Chandler, AZ 
• 2015, “Update on Arizona APRN Consensus Model Legislation” – Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Society (SAZAPN/NPS) Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ 

Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations  

• Benavides, H., Anderson, A., Meireles, C., & Christianson-Slva, P. (2024). The Effects of a Whole Food Plant-Based Dietary Eating Pattern with Obese, Low-Income Hispanics Living in Texas: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, American College of Lifestyle Medicine LM2024, Orlando, FL
• Meireles, C., Benavides, H., Markle, J., Ko, J., Byeongyeob, C., & Christianson-Silva, P. (2024). A Study Protocol for an Interprofessional Model of Care to Prevent and Treat Chronic Disease Using a Nutrition Program Based on Whole Food, Plant-Based Eating Pattern, Nutrition 2024: American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Excellence in Nutrition Research and Practice, Chicago, IL.
• 2023, A Nurse and Dietician-Led Intensive Lifestyle Program to Reserve Chronic Disease, Sigma 47th Biennial Convention, San Antonio, TX  Abstract will be published in Sigma journal and the poster with voice-over will be available during the virtual portion of the Convention. 
• 2022, A Plant-based Program Led by an Interprofessional Team to Prevent Chronic Diseases in Southeast Texas, American College of Lifestyle Medicine LM2022, Orlando, FL 
• 2022, Implementing and Evaluating Strategies for Increased Usage of Women’s Health Services at a University Health and Wellness Clinic, Texas Nurse Practitioners 34th Annual Conference, Round Rock, TX 
• 2022, Teach-Back Method to Improve Patient Understanding on Reportable Side Effects from Tuberculosis Drug Therapy, “End TB” National Tuberculosis Conference, Palm Springs, CA 
• 2018, “Medication Assisted Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder” – SAZAPN/NPS Annual Conference 
• 2015, “Bundling Practices to Improve Care of Patients at High Risk for ED or Hospital Readmissions” - AANP National Conference, New Orleans, LA - featured in The Clinical Advisor (http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/aanp-2015-annual-meeting/primary-care-bundle-reduces-ed-readmission/article/420566/) and AANP Smartbrief 
• 2015, “Bundling Practices to Improve Care of Patients at High Risk for ED or Hospital Readmissions” - SAZAPN/NPS Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ