Suzanne E Spear
Assistant Professor
Health Sciences
California State University
United States of America
Biography
I have worked in the fields of community development and public health since 1995. Trained in cultural anthropology, urban studies and public health, I have conducted research in the areas of community development, environment and behavior, and substance abuse treatment and prevention. I have extensive experience with community campus partnerships including neighborhood development work in New Orleans and practice improvement efforts with substance abuse treatment agencies in Los Angeles.
Research Interest
Health Sciences
Publications
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Spear SE. Reducing readmissions to detoxification: An interorganizational network perspective. Drug and alcohol dependence. 2014 Apr 1;137:76-82.
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Spear SE, Shedlin M, Gilberti B, Fiellin M, McNeely J. Feasibility and acceptability of an audio computer-assisted self-interview version of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) in primary care patients. Substance abuse. 2016 Apr 2;37(2):299-305.
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Palinkas LA, Spear SE, Mendon SJ, Villamar J, Valente T, Chou CP, Landsverk J, Kellam SG, Brown CH. Measuring sustainment of prevention programs and initiatives: a study protocol. Implementation Science. 2016 Jul 16;11(1):95.
