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Karin Hoth, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry

Introduction

My research examines cognitive functioning among individuals with chronic medical illnesses. My primary focus is on better understanding how pulmonary and cardiovascular dysfunction contribute to cognitive impairment among adults with COPD and related pulmonary conditions.

Current Positions

  • Professor of Psychiatry

Education

  • BA in Biology and Psychology, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
  • MA in Psychology (APA accredited), The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
  • PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
  • Internship in Clinical Neuropsychology (APA accredited), The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
  • Fellow in Neuropsychology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI

Graduate Program Affiliations

Center, Program and Institute Affiliations

Licenses & Certifications

  • Health Service Provider, Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensing, Iowa
  • Psychologist, Iowa Bureau of Professional licensing, Iowa
  • Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
  • Psychologist, State of Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island

Selected Publications

  • Saxby, S.M., Haas, C.; Shemirani, F., Titcomb, T.J., Eyck, P.T., Rubenstein, L.M., Hoth, K.F., Snetselaar, L.G., & Wahls, T.L. (2024) Association Between Improved Serum Fatty Acid Profiles and Cognitive Function During a Dietary Intervention Trial in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care 26 (2) 61-68. DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2023-037
  • Yohannes, A.M., Iyer, A.S., Hoth, K.F., Dransfield, M.T. (2024) Cognitive behavioural therapy sessions approach ineffective for anxiety and depression in COPD: is the door closed for good? European Respiratory Journal 63. DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01857-2023
  • Hoth, K.F., Raghuveer, P., Ten Eyck, P., Harland, K., Krishnadasan, A., Rodriguez, R. M., Montoy, J. C. C., Wendt, L. H., Mower, W., Wallace, K. & others. (2024) Availability and use of institutional support programs for emergency department healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. PLOS ONE 19 (4). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298807
  • Shemirani, F., Titcomb, T.J., Saxby, S.M., Eyck, P.T., Rubenstein, L.M., Hoth, K.F., Snetselaar, L.G., & Wahls, T.L. (2023) Association of serum homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 and mood following the Swank and Wahls elimination dietary interventions in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: Secondary analysis of the WAVES trial. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 75. DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2023.104743
  • Henkle, B.E., Freese, R.L., Dahlheimer, M., Kane, C., Hoth, K.F., & Kunisaki, K.M. (2023) Cognitive function and inhaler technique following recovery from exacerbations of COPD. ERJ Open Research 9. DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00627-2022
  • Tran, T.V., Kinney, G.L., Comellas, A., Hoth, K.F., Baldomero, A.K., Mamary, A.J., Curtis, J.L., Hanania, N., Casaburi, R., Young, K.A. & others (2023) Prevalence of abnormal spirometry in individuals with a smoking history and no known obstructive lung disease. Respiratory Medicine 208. DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107126
  • Moon, C., Hoth, K.F., Perkounkova, Y., Zhang, M., Lee, J., Hein, M., Hopkins, L., Magnotta, V., & Burgess, H.J. (2023) Circadian timing, melatonin and hippocampal volume in later-life adults. Journal of Sleep Research e14090. DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14090
  • Koo, HK., Hoth, K.F., Make, B.J. & others (2022) Optimism is associated with respiratory symptoms and functional status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respir Res 23 (19). DOI: 10.1186/s12931-021-01922-6
  • O'Toole, J., Woo, H., Putcha, N., Cooper, C.B., Woodruff, P., Kanner, R.E., Paine, R., Bowler, R.P., Comellas, A., Hoth, K.F. & others (2022) Comparative Impact of Depressive Symptoms and FEV1% on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Annals of the American Thoracic Society 19 (2). DOI: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202009-1187OC
  • Hoth, K.F., Simmering, J., Croghan, A., & Hamzeh, N.Y. (2022) Cognitive Difficulties and Health-Related Quality of Life in Sarcoidosis: An Analysis of the GRADS Cohort. Journal of Clinical Medicine 11(13) DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133594