Katherine Wesley, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Pulmonary Medicine
Graduate Schools
- PhD, University of South Florida (2018)
- MS, University of Oregon (2010)
Undergraduate School
- BS, Oregon State University (OR) (2007)
Fellowships
- Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program, Psychology (2019)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Pediatrics-Pulmonary MedicineProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry
- Licensed Psychologist
Research Interests
My interests focus on developing collaborative and integrated care models to improve patient outcomes. I am also interested in how sleep impacts quality of life for children and families.Publications
- Wesley, K. L., Hoehn, J., Butz, C., & Aylward, S. C. (2021). Experiences of pain and quality of life in pediatric intracranial hypertension. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
- Wesley KL, Cooper EH, Brinton JT, Meier M, Honaker S, Simon SL. A National Survey of U.S. Adolescent Sleep Duration, Timing, and Social Jetlag During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Behav Sleep Med. 2022 Jun 14;:1-13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35699363
- Walsh ASJ, Wesley KL, Tan SY, Lynn C, O'Leary K, Wang Y, Nguyen D, Chenneville T, Rodriguez CA. Screening for depression among youth with HIV in an integrated care setting. AIDS Care. 2017 Jul;29(7):851-857. PubMed PMID: 28278567
- Romer, N., Ravitch, N. K., Tom, K., Wesley, K. L., & Merrell, K. M. (2011). Gender differences in positive social-emotional functioning. Psychology in the Schools, 48(10), 958-970.
- Walsh, A., Lynn, C., Wesley, K. L., O’Leary, K., & Chenneville, T. (2017). HIV prevention and intervention in the school setting. In T. Chenneville (Ed.), A Clinical Guide to Pediatric HIV: Bridging the Gaps Between Research and Practice. New York: Springer.
- Bradley-Klug, K., Wesley, K. L., & Lynn, C. (2019). Classroom and school-wide, universal prevention strategies. In A. Dempsey (Ed.). Pediatric Health Conditions in Schools: A Clinician’s Guide for Working with Children, Families, and Educators. New York: Oxford University Press.
Professional Memberships
- Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Psychology
- Sleep Medicine, Board Certification
- Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Board Certification (2024)
- Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System
- Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Apnea
- Brain and Nervous System - Insomnia
- Brain and Nervous System - Narcolepsy
- Mental Health and Behavior - Insomnia
- Mental Health and Behavior
- Mental Health and Behavior - Sleep problems
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests surround a variety of sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and adherence difficulties with CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea.
Care Philosophy
I believe a good night's sleep is at the foundation of a happy, healthy child. I partner with families to help them develop habits and routines to improve children's sleep quality and quantity. I love seeing positive changes in the lives of children and families that result from better sleep.
My clinical interests surround a variety of sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and adherence difficulties with CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea.
Care Philosophy
I believe a good night's sleep is at the foundation of a happy, healthy child. I partner with families to help them develop habits and routines to improve children's sleep quality and quantity. I love seeing positive changes in the lives of children and families that result from better sleep.
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