Heather Black Source Confirmed

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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12 h-index 72 pubs 468 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Heather Black's research investigates medication adherence, healthcare utilization, and the economic burden associated with chronic conditions such as hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes. Her work includes a systematic literature review to estimate the economic burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension and its relationship to disease severity and treatment escalation. Black has also explored patient-centered core impact sets and conducted qualitative analyses of telephonic comprehensive medication reviews, examining key informant perspectives on these services. Additionally, her research has focused on estimating optimal thresholds for medication adherence among older adults with hypertension. She has published 72 papers, with an h-index of 12 and 468 citations. Key collaborators include J. C. Spinler, René A. Shroat-Lewis, Michael T. DeAngelis, and Jeffrey B. Connelly, all from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Metrics

  • h-index: 12
  • Publications: 72
  • Citations: 468

Selected Publications

  • LITTLE ROCK ROCKS!: PLACE-BASED FIELD EXPERIENCES IN AND AROUND THE CAPITAL CITY OF ARKANSAS (2025) DOI

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