College of Nursing

Anne Fish, PhD, RN

 

Dr. Anne Fish

Anne Folta Fish, PhD, RN
Associate Professor

Contact Information:
231 Nursing Administration Building
College of Nursing, South Campus
Email: fisha@msx.umsl.edu
Phone: 314-516-7077
Fax: 314-516-7082

Education:

  • BSN: University of Texas, Galveston, TX
  • MSN: University of Texas, Galveston, TX
  • PhD: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Post-Doctoral: University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

Teaching Areas:

  • Theory Construction
  • Nursing Research Methods
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Grant Writing and Publication

Research Interests:

  • Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction
  • Physical Activity
  • Exercise Self-Efficacy, Benefits and Barriers to Exercise
  • Exercise Adherence
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Motivational Readiness to Exercise (Stage of Change)
  • Wellness

Publications: Folta and Fish are synonymous

  • Harrison, R. L., Mattson, L.K., Durbin, D. M., Fish, A. F., & Bachman, J. A. (in press, 2011). Wellness outcomes in community living adults: The Weigh to Life Program. Patient Education and Counseling.
  • Jamerson, P., Fish, A. F., & Frandsen, G. (in press). NS-RAP: An innovative program to facilitate clinical research in a pediatric hospital setting. Applied Nursing Research: Clinical Methods.
  • Astroth, K. S., Fish, A. F., Mitchell, G. L., Bachman, J. A., & Hsueh, K-H. (2010). Construct validity of four exercise stage of change measures in adults. Research in Nursing and Health, 33, 254-264.
  • Durbin, C., Fish, A. F., Bachman, J. A., & Smith, K. (2010). Systematic review of educational interventions to increase advanced directive completion. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 42, 234-241.
  • Daley, L. D., Fish, A. F., Frid, D. J., & Mitchell, G. L. (2009). Stage-specific education/ counseling intervention in women with elevated blood pressure. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 24, 45-52.
  • Fish, A. F., Christman, S. K., Frid, D.J., Smith, B. A., & Bryant, C. X. (2009). Feasibility and acceptability of stepping exercise for cardiovascular fitness in women. Applied Nursing Research, 22, 274-279.
  • Shelton, A, K., Fish, A. F., Cobb, J. P., Bachman, J. A., Jenkins, R. L., Battistich, V., & Freeman, B. D. (2009). Surrogate informed consent for genomics research in intensive care. American Journal of Critical Care, 18, 418-427.
  • Fish, A. F., Frid D. J., Mitchell, G. L., Fish, J. L., Christman, S. K., & Astroth, K. M. (2007). Readiness to exercise: A comparison of three instruments and an interview. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, 201-206.
  • Emery, C. F., Frid D. J., Engebretson, T. O. , Alonzo, A. A., Fish, A. Ferketich, A. K., Reynolds, N. R, . Dujardin, J. P., Homan, J. E., Stern, S.L. (2004)Gender differences in quality of life among cardiac patients. Psychosomatic Medicine. 66(2),190-197.
  • Christman, S. K., Fish, A.F., Bernhard, L., Frid, D. J., Smith, B. A., & Mitchell, L. (2000). Continuous handrail support, oxygen uptake, and heart rate in women during submaximal step treadmill exercise. Research in Nursing and Health, 23(1), 35-42.
  • Christman, S. K., Fish, A., Frid, D.J., Smith, B. A., & Bryant, C. (1998). Stepping as an exercise modality for improving fitness and function. Applied Nursing Research,11(2), 49-54.
  • Fish, A. F, Smith, B. A., Frid, D. J., Christman, S. K., Post, D., & Montalto, N. J. (1997). Step treadmill exercise training and blood pressure reduction in women with mild hypertension. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 12(1), 4-12.
  • Fish, A. (1994). Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors: Inhibition of growth, a novel mechanism of action. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 8(4), 57-71.
  • Potempa, K. M., Fogg, L. F., Fish, A., & Kravitz, H. M. (1993). Blood pressure reactivity in the evaluation of resting blood pressure and mood responses to pindolol and propranolol in hypertensive patients. Heart & Lung, 22(5), 383-391.
  • Folta, A., & Potempa, K. M. (1992). Reduced cardiac output and exercise capacity in patients with myocardial infarction. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 6(4), 71-77.
  • Potempa, K. M., & Folta, A. (1992). Drug use and effects in older adults in the United States. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 29(1), 17-26.
  • Potempa, K. M., Folta, A., Braun, L. T., & Szidon, J. P. (1992). The relationship of resting and exercise blood pressure in subjects with essential hypertension before and after drug treatment with propranolol. Heart & Lung, 21(6), 509-514.
  • Folta, A., Lee, L., Joshua, I. G., & Webb, R. C. (1991). Dietary salt increases coronary vasoconstrictor sensitivity to endothelin. Coronary Artery Disease, 2, 95-99.
  • Folta, A., Joshua, I. G., & Webb, R. C. (1990). Endothelin-induced constriction in the coronary resistance vessels and abdominal aorta of the guinea pig. Heart and Vessels, 5, 206-211.
  • Folta, A., Joshua, I. G., & Webb, R. C. (1989). Dilator actions of endothelin in coronary resistance vessels and the abdominal aorta of the guinea pig. Life Sciences, 45(26), 2627-2635.
  • Folta, A., Metzger, B. L., & Therrien, B. A. (1989). Preexisting physical activity level and cardiovascular responses across the Valsalva maneuver. Nursing Research, 38(3), 139-143.
  • Folta, A., & Metzger, B. L. (1989). Exercise and functional capacity after myocardial infarction. Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 21(4), 215-219.

Selected Published Abstracts (All refereed)

  • Astroth, K.S., Fish, A. F., Mitchell , G. L., Bachman, J. A., & Hsueh, K-H. (2008). Estimating construct validity of four measures of readiness to exercise.(55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine at the Crossroads of Science and Practice, Indianapolis, IN)
  • Daley, L., Fish, A. F. (1999). Stage-specific educational/counseling protocol to improve exercise adherence in women. (72nd Scientific Sessions, American Heart Association, Atlanta, GA). Circulation, 100(18), I737.
  • Fish, A F., Christman, S. K., & Smith, J. (1998). Benefits and barriers associated with exercise adherence in women with stage I hypertension. (13th Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, New York, NY). American Journal of Hypertension, 11, 219A.
  • Fish, A., Frid, D. J., Christman S. K., Jadack, R., & Patterson, L. (1998). Comparison of stage of exercise behavior classifications using interview and five questionnaires. (19th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA). Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 20, S196.
  • Fish, A., & Christman, S. (1997). Exercise and mental health in women with unmedicated stage I and stage II hypertension. (12th Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, San Francisco, CA). American Journal of Hypertension,10, 194A.
  • Fish, A., Frid, D. J., Engebretson, T. O., Emery, C. F., Alonzo, A. A., Reynolds, N. R., Homan, J., Stern, S. L., DuJardin, J. P., & Larry, J. A. (1997). Gender and depression as significant predictors of regular physical activity in patients with ischemic heart disease. (18th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA). Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 19 (Suppl), S093.
  • Stern, S.L., Engebretson, T. O., Fish, A., Alonzo, A. A., Emery, C. F., Reynolds, N. R., DuJardin, J. P., Larry, J. A., Homan, J., & Frid, D. J. (1997). Depressive symptoms in women and men with heart disease. (American Psychosomatic Medicine Society Annual Meeting, Santa Fe, NM). Psychosomatic Medicine, 59, 87.
  • Fish, A., Christman, S. K., & Post, N. (1996). Step treadmill exercise training and the reduction in blood pressure in women with hypertension. (11th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Hypertension, New York, NY). American Journal of Hypertension, 9, 93A.
  • Potempa, K., Lopez, M., Braun L., Szidon, P., Folta, A., Tinknell, T., & Yee, M. (1992). Aerobic training effects in hemiparetic stroke patients. (American Physiology: Integrative Biology of Exercise, Colorado Springs, CO). The Physiologist, 35(4),181.
  • Potempa, K., Lopez, M., Szidon, P., Braun, L., & Folta, A. (1990). Measurement of maximal oxygen consumption in hemiparetic subjects. (74th Annual Meeting of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Washington, DC). Federation Proceedings, 5, A1198.
  • Folta, A., Joshua, I. G., & Webb, R. C. (1989). Vasodilator effects of endothelin. (International Symposium of Mechanisms of Vasodilation, Strasbourg, France). Journal of Vascular Medicine and Biology, 1, 170.

Selected Scholarly Presentations

  • Durbin, C. R., Fish, A. F., Bachman, J. A., Mitchell, G. L., & Smith, K. (2011, March). The effectiveness of the Five Wishes intervention on advance directive completion. Oral presentation by C. Durbin at the35th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Columbus, Ohio.
  • Shelton, A.K. & Fish, A. F. (2010, October,). Feasibility of a computerized intervention to facilitate the process of informed consent in the intensive care setting. Poster presented at the 4th Annual Multidisciplinary Research Conference. Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
  • Shelton, A.K., Fish, A. F., & Bachman, J. A. (2010, April). Using Technology to Educate Surrogate Consenters in Intensive Care. Poster presentation at the 17th Annual National Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Technological Innovations for Evidence-Based Practice, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Nursing Services & Patient Care.
  • Harrison, R. L., Durbin, D., Milford, K. V., Mattson, L., & Fish, A. F. (2009, May). Weigh to Life combined lifestyle program provides A Way of Healthy Living for adults. Paper presentation by R. Harrison at the First Annual Research Day, Meeting the Challenges of Chronic Illness in Research, Education, and Practice, Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College, St. Louis, MO.
  • Durbin, D., Harrison, R. L., Mattson, L., & Fish, A. F. (2008, October). Multidisciplinary team approach and physiologic and quality of life outcomes in a 12-week lifestyle intervention. Poster presentation by D. Durbin at the American Dietetic Association, Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Chicago , IL
  • Astroth, K. S, Fish, A. F., Bachman, J. A., & Hsueh, K-H. (2008, March). Factors predicting exercise performance in a work setting. Paper presentation at 32nd Annual Meeting of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Nursing Research at the Crossroads of Global Health, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Astroth, K., Fish, A. F. Hsueh, K. & Bachman, J.H. (2007, March). Exercise stage of change classification: A comparison of three instruments and an interview. Paper presented by K. Astroth at the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Omaha, NE.
  • Durbin, C., & Fish, A. F. (2007, March). .Healthcare decision-making in community-dwelling adults. Poster presented by C. Durbin at Midwest Nursing Research Society, Omaha, NE.
  • Burton, M. & Fish, A. F. (2006, March). The relationship of gender to treatment and outcomes in hospitalized heart failure patients. Poster presented by M. Burton at Midwest Nursing Research Society.
  • Astroth, K., & Fish, A. F. (2006, March). Healthy lifestyles of adults in a work setting. Poster presented by K. Astroth at Midwest Nursing Research Society. 
  • Astroth, K., & Fish, A. F. (2003, April).
  • Psychometric issues related to measurement of exercise stage of change. Poster presented at the 5th Annual University of Missouri Nursing Research Conference, Columbia, MO.
  • Emery, C. F, Frid, D. J., Engebretson, T. O., Alonzo, A. A., Fish, A. F., Ferketich, A. K., Reynolds, N. R., Dujardin, J-P., Homan, J. E., & Stern, S. L. (2002, August). Gender differences in quality of life among cardiac patients. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Burton, M., & Fish, A. F. (2002, April). Effect of sodium reduction on blood pressure and urinary sodium excretion. Poster presented at the 4th Annual University of Missouri Nursing Research Conference, Columbia, MO.
  • Astroth, K., & Fish, A. F. (2002, April). Measuring exercise stage of change using three instruments and an interview. Poster presented at the 4th Annual University of Missouri Nursing Research Conference, Columbia, MO.
  • Astroth, K. S., Fish, A., & Daley, L. (2002, March). Exercise stage of change classification using five instruments and interview. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Chicago, IL.
  • Astroth, K. S., Burton, M. C., McLane, S. L., Heulskamp, H., Broesamle, T. C., & Fish, A. F. (2001, October). Effects of steptreadmill exercise training on resting blood pressure in women with unmedicated hypertension
  • . Paper presented at the Saint Louis University School of Nursing 28th Annual Research Conference, St. Louis, MO.

External Grants Funded

2002-2007 A Qualitative Investigation of African American Womens Perception of Psychosocial Support and Informational Needs When Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer.  P. Potter (PI) with A. Fish and other members (consultants); a research project conducted by the Barnes Jewish Hospital Research Council; Barnes Jewish Medical Staff Association Funding, $3,130.
1997-Present Nursing Intervention: Exercise in Hypertensive Women. A. Fish (PI), D.J. Frid, Co-Investigator, NIH National Institute of Nursing Research, R29 (1R29NR04199-01A1), $350,000.
1997-1999 Nursing Intervention: Exercise in Hypertensive Women. A. Fish (PI), D.J. Frid, Co-Investigator, NIH OSU, General Clinical Research Unit (NIH) In-Kind Support, $4000.
1997-1998 Stage-Specific Education for Exercise Efficiency in Women. L. Daley, (PI and ANF Scholar), A. Fish (Mentor), American Nurses Foundation, $3,500.
1994 Aerobic Steptreadmill Training and the Reduction of Blood Pressure in Women with Mild Hypertension. A. Fish (PI), Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Chapter, $1,000.
1993-1994 Aerobic Steptreadmill Exercise Training and the Reduction of Blood Pressure in Newly Diagnosed African-American and Caucasian Female Essential Hypertensives. A. Fish (PI) StairMaster Sports/ Medical Inc., Grant In-Kind, $4,000.
1991-1992 The Validity of Exercise Blood Pressure Responses. A. Folta (PI), K. Potempa (Mentor), NIH National Research Service Award, NCNR, Postdoctoral Fellowship, (NRSA-F32 NR06609-02), $49,000.
1990 The Validity of Exercise Blood Pressure Responses. A. Folta (PI), Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nurses, $1,000.


Internal Grants Funded

2000-2002

Nursing Intervention: Exercise in Hypertensive Women. A. Fish (PI), D.J. Frid, & D. Douglas Miller (Co-Investigators), University of Missouri Research Board, $38,856.

1998

Exercise in Hypertensive Women: Factors Related to Minority Recruitment. A. Fish (PI), CIC, Graduate School Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), $500.

1998

Exercise in Hypertensive Women: Strategies in Minority Recruitment. A Fish (PI), NIH, Office of Minority Affairs, Minority Research Initiative High School Program (MRI), $200.

1997-1998

Psychosocial and Quality of Life Assessment in Cardiac Patient. A. Fish, (Co-investigator), Ohio Board of Regents, Student Achievement in Research and Scholarship (STARS), $2400.

1997

Risk Factor Reduction: Cigarette Smoking and Exercise in Cardiac Patients. A. Fish (PI), Office of Minority Affairs, NIH Minority Research Initiative High School Program (MRI), $600.

1997

Risk Factor Reduction: Identifying Readiness to Exercise. A. Fish (PI), CIC, Graduate School Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), $500.

1996

Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in Post-myocardial Infarction Patients. A. Fish (PI), CIC, Graduate School Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), $500.

1995-1999

Psychosocial and Quality of Life Assessment in Cardiac Patients. T.O. Engebretson (PI), and Co-Investigators: Drs. Alonzo, DuJardin, Emery, Fish, Frid, Larry, Reynolds, and Stern, and Ms. Homan, The Ohio State University Department of Internal Medicine, $10,000.

1994-1995

Psychosocial Responses of African-American and Caucasian Females with Untreated Essential Hypertension to a Steptreadmill Exercise Training Program Used for the Modification of Blood Pressure. A. Fish (PI), The Ohio State University College of Nursing, $12,000.

1993-1994

Aerobic Steptreadmill Exercise Training and The Reduction of Blood
Pressure in Newly Diagnosed African-American and Caucasian Female Essential Hypertensives. A. Fish (PI), The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Continuation Funds, $19,000.