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Paula Kett
Research Scientist 4
Research
pmk@uw.edu

Biography

Paula Kett supports research within the Center for Health Workforce Studies under the Allied Health and Health Equity grants. She received her PhD in nursing science and her MPH from the University of Washington. Her previous work includes mixed methods research focused on public health systems, public health nurses, the perinatal health workforce, and health inequities. She also has a background as a public health nurse, lactation consultant, and maternal health program manager.


 

CHWS Publications

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Cole MB, Wright B, Kett PM, Johnson HM, Staloff J, Frogner BK. COVID-19 Federal Funding To Health Centers: Tracking Distribution, Locations, And Patient Characteristics Health Affairs 08-05-2024

Kett PM, Cole MB, Wright B, Frogner BK. Association of Federal COVID-19 Funding Distributions With Workforce and Capacity in Health Centers Journal of Ambulatory Care Management 08-01-2024

Williams-York B, Guenther GA, Patterson DG, Mohammed S, Kett PM, Dahal A, Frogner BK. Burnout, Exhaustion, Experiences of Discrimination, and Stress among Underrepresented and First-Generation College Students in Graduate Health Profession Education Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal 07-17-2024

Shahrir S, Kett PM, Bekemeier B. Public Health Nurses in an Emergency Response: Highlighting Proficiencies and Training Needs (Blog) Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) Direct 04-17-2024

Kett PM, Shahrir S, Bekemeier B. Public Health Nurses’ Proficiencies and Training Needs in an Emergency Response: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP) 30(3):p 354-366 05-01-2024

 

CHWS Presentations

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Bekemeier B, Kett PM, Shahrir S. Public Health Nurses in the COVID-19 Response: Roles, Skills and Training Needs AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), Baltimore, MD

Kett PM, Frogner BK, Guenther GA, Patterson DG, van Eijk M. Perinatal Outcomes Associated with Varying Obstetric Staffing at Federally Qualified Health Centers AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), Baltimore, MD

Kett PM, Frogner BK, Skillman SM, Trotter LJ. It’s Not Just about the Money: The Motivations, Benefits, and Challenges of Being a Travel Nurse AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), Baltimore, MD

Kett PM, Bekemeier B, Patterson DG, Schaffer K, Shahrir S, Zemmel D. Factors Associated with Public Health Workforce Competencies to Advance Health Equity AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), Baltimore, MD

Kett PM, Bekemeier B, Patterson DG, Schaffer K, Shahrir S, Zemmel D. Factors Associated with Public Health Workforce Competencies to Advance Health Equity AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), Baltimore, MD