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Deependra Kaji Thapa

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    1. Suresh S, Frongillo EA, Thapa DK, Adhikari RP, Kole SK, Sapkota F, Shrestha ML, Garn K, Pandey PR, Kshetri I, Sharma D, Cunningham K. Exposure to Suaahara II Interventions and Knowledge of Maternal and Child Nutrition and Health Among Mothers, Grandmothers, and Male Household Heads: An Association Study in Nepal. Matern Child Nutr. 2026 Mar; 22(1):e70134. PMID: 41243799; PMCID: PMC12620847.
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    2. Mokalla TR, Parker ES, Smith DL, Becerra-Garcia LE, Robertson OC, Thapa DK, Kandukuri M, Rust BM, Allison DB. Association between cagemate number and risk of death in mice: a time-varying covariate analysis using Cox frailty models. Geroscience. 2026 Jan 09. PMID: 41514094.
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    3. Spitz RW, Thapa DK, Mokalla TR, Najam W, Brown AW, Allison DB. Conclusions Are Not Supported by the Published Statistical Analysis. Comment on L?pez-Toledo et al. Flaxseed Improves Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Mexican Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes: A Parallel Randomized Clinical Trial. Nutrients 2025, 17, 709. Nutrients. 2026 Jan 05; 18(1). PMID: 41515286; PMCID: PMC12787444.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    4. Najam W, Kpormegbey DE, Thapa DK, Rust B, Golzarri-Arroyo L, Baumgard LH, Fan LW, Ibrahim JG, Mayorga EJ, Allison DB. Pair-Feeding Study Designs Can Create Biases and Inflate Type I Error Rates: A Simulation Study. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2026 Feb; 34(2):407-416. PMID: 41286579; PMCID: PMC12850568.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Animals
    5. Acharya K, Singh DR, Karki A, Cleary M, Thapa DK. Mental health service readiness in Nepal: Insights from the 2021 Nepal Health Facility Survey. PLOS Ment Health. 2025; 2(7):e0000155. PMID: 41661939; PMCID: PMC12798464.
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    6. Cleary M, Le Lagadec D, Thapa DK, Kornhaber R. Exploring the Impact of Hobbies on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Scoping Review. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2025 Aug; 46(8):804-814. PMID: 40489730.
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    7. Sharifnia AM, Kpormegbey DE, Thapa DK, Cleary M. A Primer of Data Cleaning in Quantitative Research: Handling Missing Values and Outliers. J Adv Nurs. 2026 Jan; 82(1):970-975. PMID: 40145308; PMCID: PMC12721946.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    8. Parker ES, Golzarri-Arroyo L, Dickinson S, Henschel B, Becerra-Garcia LE, Mokalla TR, Robertson OC, Thapa DK, Vorland CJ, Allison DB. Improving Statistical Rigor in Animal Aging Research by Addressing Clustering and Nesting Effects: Illustration with the National Institute on Aging's Intervention Testing Program Data. bioRxiv. 2025 Mar 17. PMID: 40166275; PMCID: PMC11956962.
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    9. Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. From Vulnerability to Stability: Migrant Nurses' Experiences of Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness-A Qualitative Descriptive Study. J Nurs Manag. 2025; 2025:8260066. PMID: 40223872; PMCID: PMC11985247.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    10. Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. Retaining a Multicultural Nursing Workforce: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective. J Transcult Nurs. 2025 Jul; 36(4):352-362. PMID: 39953681; PMCID: PMC12179400.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. 'Why Did They Migrate Here'?: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Exploring Nurses' Motivations for Migration and Regional Relocation. J Adv Nurs. 2025 Jul; 81(7):4146-4159. PMID: 39817659; PMCID: PMC12159384.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    12. Banks J, Thapa DK, Lopez V, Sahay A, Cleary M. Prevalence and predictors of compassion fatigue among Australian oncology nurses caring for adult cancer patients: A cross-sectional study. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2025 Feb; 74:102792. PMID: 39827828.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    13. Banks J, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Sahay A, Cleary M. Compassion Fatigue Among Australian Oncology Nurses Caring for Adult Cancer Patients: Antecedents, Impact?and Mediators. J Adv Nurs. 2025 Sep; 81(9):5984-5995. PMID: 39788559; PMCID: PMC12371801.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    14. Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. A Worked Example of Qualitative Descriptive Design: A Step-by-Step Guide for Novice and Early Career Researchers. J Adv Nurs. 2025 Aug; 81(8):5181-5195. PMID: 39382252; PMCID: PMC12271654.
      Citations: 17     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    15. Barizeh L, Jabraeili M, Hoseini MB, Rahkar Farshi M, Martyn JA, Thapa DK, Cleary M. The Effect of Oral Colostrum Application on the Condition of the Mouth and Incidence of Late-Onset Sepsis Among Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Adv Neonatal Care. 2024 Oct 01; 24(5):485-493. PMID: 39141690.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Cleary M, West S, Kornhaber R, Johnston-Devin C, Thapa DK, McLean L, Hungerford C. 'The Horse Weaves Magic': Parents and Service Providers on the Benefits of Horse-Based Therapies for Autistic Children-an Australian Qualitative Study. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 11; 45(11):1201-1209. PMID: 39110870.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    17. Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Hungerford C, McLean L, Johnston-Devin C, Kornhaber R. A Scoping Review of Equine-Assisted Therapies on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Autistic Children and Adolescents: Exploring the Possibilities. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 09; 45(9):948-960. PMID: 39042874.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    18. Thapa DK, Frongillo EA, Suresh S, Adhikari RP, Pun B, Shakya KL, Mandal R, Kole SK, Cunningham K. Impact of Suaahara, an at-scale multisectoral nutrition programme, on health workers' maternal and child health, and nutrition knowledge and skills in Nepal. Matern Child Nutr. 2026 Mar; 22(1):e13669. PMID: 38881273; PMCID: PMC12647983.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Alavi M, Lohrasbi F, Thapa DK, Biros E, Lai C, Cleary M. Achieving a representative sample in health research. Nurse Educ Pract. 2024 Jul; 78:103986. PMID: 38762376.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    20. Frongillo EA, Suresh S, Thapa DK, Cunningham K, Pandey Rana P, Adhikari RP, Kole S, Pun B, Kshetri I, Adhikari DP, Klemm R. Impact of Suaahara, an integrated nutrition programme, on maternal and child nutrition at scale in Nepal. Matern Child Nutr. 2026 Mar; 22(1):e13630. PMID: 38342986; PMCID: PMC12647975.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    21. Thapa DK, Dahal HR, Chaulagain DR, Karki A, Sharma N, Baral B, Nepal C, Paudel P, Thapa J. Stigma, depression and quality of life among people affected by neglected tropical diseases in Nepal. Int Health. 2023 12 20; 15(15 Suppl 3):iii79-iii86. PMID: 38118156; PMCID: PMC10732665.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    22. Villamin P, Lopez V, Thapa DK, Cleary M. Retention and turnover among migrant nurses: A scoping review. Int Nurs Rev. 2024 Sep; 71(3):541-555. PMID: 37467162.
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    23. Alavi M, Thapa DK, Biros E, Cleary M. Considerations in the use of concurrent or predictive validity in clinical measurement. Nurs Health Sci. 2023 06; 25(2):183-186. PMID: 37368337.
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    24. Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Kornhaber R. Putting Cats on the Spectrum: A Scoping Review of the Role of Cats in Therapy and Companionship for Autistic Adults and Children. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Jun; 44(6):505-516. PMID: 37075312.
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    25. Thapa DK, Acharya K, Karki A, Cleary M. Health facility readiness to provide antenatal care (ANC) and non-communicable disease (NCD) services in Nepal and Bangladesh: Analysis of facility-based surveys. PLoS One. 2023; 18(3):e0281357. PMID: 36913361; PMCID: PMC10010536.
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    26. Cleary M, Thapa DK, West S, Lopez V, Williamson M, Sahay A, Kornhaber R. Mentoring students in doctoral nursing programs: A scoping review. J Prof Nurs. 2023 Mar-Apr; 45:71-88. PMID: 36889896.
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    27. Williams AD, O'Brien J, Mulford J, Mathew R, Thapa DK, Hamilton K, Cheney M, Schmidt M, Wu S, Bird ML. Effect of combined exercise training and behaviour change counselling versus usual care on physical activity in patients awaiting hip and knee arthroplasty: A randomised controlled trial. Osteoarthr Cartil Open. 2022 Dec; 4(4):100308. PMID: 36474797; PMCID: PMC9718327.
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    28. Poudel S, Adhikari C, Yadav RK, Yadav DK, Thapa DK, Jakovljevic M. Disempowered Mothers Have Undernourished Children: How Strong Is the Intrinsic Agency? Front Public Health. 2022; 10:817717. PMID: 35186848; PMCID: PMC8850308.
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    29. Alavi M, Hunt GE, Thapa DK, Cleary M. Conducting Systematic Reviews of the Quality and Psychometric Properties of Health-Related Measurement Instruments: Finding the Right Tool for the Job. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2022 Apr; 43(4):317-322. PMID: 34591740.
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    30. Malini H, Lenggogeni DP, Windah A, Qifti F, Thapa DK, West S, Cleary M. #Stressed: Covid-19, Chronic Illness and Technostress. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2022 Feb; 43(2):189-192. PMID: 34464236.
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    31. Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. Psychometric properties of the Nepali language version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Nurs Open. 2022 11; 9(6):2608-2617. PMID: 34161668; PMCID: PMC9584496.
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    32. Thapa DK, Levett-Jones T, West S, Cleary M. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and resilience among healthcare professionals. Nurs Health Sci. 2021 Sep; 23(3):565-569. PMID: 33860606.
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    33. Cleary M, West S, Thapa DK, Westman M, Vesk K, Kornhaber R. Grieving the loss of a pet: A qualitative systematic review. Death Stud. 2022; 46(9):2167-2178. PMID: 33881389.
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    34. Huang SB, Thapa D, Munoz AR, Hussain SS, Yang X, Bedolla RG, Osmulski P, Gaczynska ME, Lai Z, Chiu YC, Wang LJ, Chen Y, Rivas P, Shudde C, Reddick RL, Miyamoto H, Ghosh R, Kumar AP. Androgen deprivation-induced elevated nuclear SIRT1 promotes prostate tumor cell survival by reactivation of AR signaling. Cancer Lett. 2021 05 01; 505:24-36. PMID: 33617947.
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    35. Karki K, Singh DR, Maharjan D, K C S, Shrestha S, Thapa DK. Internet addiction and sleep quality among adolescents in a peri-urban setting in Nepal: A cross-sectional school-based survey. PLoS One. 2021; 16(2):e0246940. PMID: 33600410; PMCID: PMC7891762.
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    36. Alavi M, Hunt GE, Visentin DC, Watson R, Thapa DK, Cleary M. Seeing the forest for the trees: How to interpret a meta-analysis forest plot. J Adv Nurs. 2021 Mar; 77(3):1097-1101. PMID: 33314246.
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    37. Thapa DK, Visentin DC, Kornhaber R, West S, Cleary M. The influence of online health information on health decisions: A systematic review. Patient Educ Couns. 2021 04; 104(4):770-784. PMID: 33358253.
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    38. Thapa DK, Visentin DC, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. Prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among older adults: A cross-sectional population-based study. Nurs Health Sci. 2020 Dec; 22(4):1139-1152. PMID: 33026688.
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    39. Alavi M, Hunt GE, Visentin DC, Watson R, Thapa DK, Cleary M. Using risk and odds ratios to assess effect size for meta-analysis outcome measures. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Dec; 76(12):3231-3234. PMID: 33047856.
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    40. Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. A Systematic Review of Behavioral Outcomes for Leadership Interventions Among Health Professionals. J Nurs Res. 2020 Oct; 28(5):e118. PMID: 32769553.
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    41. Thapa DK, Visentin DC, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. Migration of adult children and quality of life of older parents left-behind in Nepal. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2020 Nov; 20(11):1061-1066. PMID: 32998184.
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    42. West S, Kornhaber R, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Cleary M. The role of the health professional supporting consumers who use 'Dr Google'. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Sep; 76(9):2217-2219. PMID: 32420628.
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    43. Alavi M, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. Chi-square for model fit in confirmatory factor analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Sep; 76(9):2209-2211. PMID: 32323338.
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    44. Alavi M, Visentin DC, Thapa DK, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. Exploratory factor analysis and principal component analysis in clinical studies: Which one should you use? J Adv Nurs. 2020 Aug; 76(8):1886-1889. PMID: 32255218.
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    45. Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. A quantitative systematic review assessing the impact of burn injuries on body image. Body Image. 2020 Jun; 33:47-65. PMID: 32109831.
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    46. Thapa DK, Visentin DC, Hunt GE, Watson R, Cleary M. Being honest with causal language in writing for publication. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Jun; 76(6):1285-1288. PMID: 32020658.
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    47. Cleary M, Visentin D, Thapa DK, West S, Raeburn T, Kornhaber R. The Homeless and Their Animal Companions: An Integrative Review. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2020 01; 47(1):47-59. PMID: 31456130.
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    48. Cross M, Lee S, Bridgman H, Thapa DK, Cleary M, Kornhaber R. Benefits, barriers and enablers of mentoring female health academics: An integrative review. PLoS One. 2019; 14(4):e0215319. PMID: 30998791; PMCID: PMC6472752.
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    49. Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. Migration of adult children and mental health of older parents 'left behind': An integrative review. PLoS One. 2018; 13(10):e0205665. PMID: 30346972; PMCID: PMC6197646.
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    50. Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. The effectiveness of interventions to improve resilience among health professionals: A systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2018 Dec; 71:247-263. PMID: 30342300.
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    51. Kornhaber R, Visentin D, Thapa DK, West S, McKittrick A, Haik J, Cleary M. Cosmetic camouflage improves quality of life among patients with skin disfigurement: A systematic review. Body Image. 2018 Dec; 27:98-108. PMID: 30212716.
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    52. Thapa DK, Visentin D, Kornhaber R, Cleary M. Prevalence of Mental Disorders among Older People in Nepal: A Systematic Review. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2018 Apr-Jun; 16(62):181-190. PMID: 30636762.
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    53. Thapa S, Thapa DK, Buve A, Hannes K, Nepal C, Mathei C. HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among Labor Migrants, Their Wives and the General Population in Nepal. J Community Health. 2017 Apr; 42(2):260-268. PMID: 27638032.
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    54. Thapa DK, Niehof A. Women's autonomy and husbands' involvement in maternal health care in Nepal. Soc Sci Med. 2013 Sep; 93:1-10. PMID: 23906115.
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