Nataliya Zelikovsky, Ph.D.
Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Nephrology)
Department: Pediatrics
Contact information
LaSalle University
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
Office: 215-951-5174
Email:
zelikovsky@email.chop.edu
zelikovsky@email.chop.edu
Education:
B.A. (Psychology)
SUNY Binghamton, 1992.
M.S. (Clinical Psychology)
Ohio University, 1995.
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)
Ohio University, 1998.
Permanent linkB.A. (Psychology)
SUNY Binghamton, 1992.
M.S. (Clinical Psychology)
Ohio University, 1995.
Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology)
Ohio University, 1998.
Description of Research Expertise
development and validation of measurement tools to assess adherence; psychosocial factors and barriers to medical adherence; interventions to improve adherence; treatment outcome researchDescription of Clinical Expertise
pre-transplant psychological evaluations; consultation and intervention to to improve adherence to medical regimens; adjustment to chronic renal diseaseSelected Publications
Zelikovsky N., Walsh A.: Medical Adherence. Requisite in Pediatrics: Nephrology/Urology. B. Kaplan & K Meyers (eds.). 2004.Zelikovsky N., Verb R.: Psychological considerations in renal disease. Requisite in Pediatrics: Nephrology/Urology. B. Kaplan & K. Meyers (eds.). 2004.
Walsh A., Zelikovsky N.: Patient-physician communication. Requisite in Pediatrics: Nephrology/Urology. B. Kaplan & K. Meyers (eds.). 2004.
Zelikovsky N., Kazak A.: Risks and protective factors for function with chronic illness. Pediatrics. L. Osborn, T. DeWitt, L. First & J.A. Zenel (eds.). Elsevier Press, Page: 877-881, 2004.
Salerno, A.E., Green, C., Zelikovsky, N., Gruber, P.J., Lodge, A., Meyers, K.E.C., & Kaplan, B.S.: Creation of a novel hemodialysis bridge graft to extend the life of an adolescent. Pediatric Nephrology 19: 1297-1299, 2004.
Gerson, A., Hwang, W., Fiorenza, J., Barth, K., Kaskel, F., Weiss, L., Zelikovsky, N., Fivus, B., & Furth, S.: Anemia and health-related quality of life in adolescents with chronic kidney disease. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 44: 1017-1023, 2004.
Gerson, A.C., Fivush, B.A., Pham, N., Weiss, R., Chandra, M., Zelikovsky, N., Kaskel, F., & Furth, S.L.: A longitudinal analysis of quality of life in adolescents with chronic kidney disease. Abstract. Paper presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' Meeting 2004.
Zelikovsky, N., Walsh, A.P., & Meyers, K.E.C. : Stress and coping among parents awaiting a child's kidney transplant. Abstract. Society of Pediatric Psychology National Conference on Child Health. Charleston, SC. 2004.
Zelikovsky, N., Walsh, A.P., & Meyers, K.E.C.: Understanding barriers to adherence among adolescents with renal disease. Abstract. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology National Conference on Child Health. Charleston, SC 2004.
Zelikovsky, N., Walsh, A.P., & Meyers, K.E.C.: Correlates of non-adherence for adolescents one year after kidney transplant. Abstract. Paper presented at the American Transplant Congress. Boston, MA 2004.