A5020626900- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family Support in Illness
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
Eli Lilly (United States)
2023-2025
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
2024
The University of Melbourne
2024
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2014-2023
Indiana University Health
2018-2023
Indiana University
2016-2021
St. Johns Hospital
2018-2021
Indiana University Bloomington
2021
University School
2016-2020
Indianapolis Zoo
2018-2019
BACKGROUND Younger survivors (YS) of breast cancer often report more survivorship symptoms such as fatigue, depression, sexual difficulty, and cognitive problems than older (OS). This study sought to determine the effect age at diagnosis on quality life (QoL) by comparing 3 groups: 1) YS diagnosed 45 years or before, 2) OS between 55 70, 3) for YSs, age‐matched controls (AC) women not with cancer. METHODS Using a large Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) database, 505 were recruited...
Background Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) has a profound negative impact on quality life (QOL) for many survivors. Breast survivors (BCS) are particularly vulnerable, with up to 70% reporting clinically significant FCR. To the authors' knowledge, evidence‐based interventions managing FCR limited. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) promotes psychological flexibility in life's stressors. The current study examined feasibility preliminary efficacy group‐based ACT BCS. Methods...
Background Fear of a breast cancer recurrence is the most prevalent and disruptive source distress for long-term survivors their partners. However, few studies have focused on predictors fear recurrence. The aim this study to test efficacy Social Cognitive Processing Theory (SCPT) in predicting diagnosed at age 45 years or younger Methods In large cross-sectional study, (n = 222) 3–8 from diagnosis partners completed survey assessing demographic characteristics, recurrence, social...
Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, heterogeneous inflammatory disorder. After flare-up, the affected skin may have areas of post-inflammatory hyper- or hypo-pigmentation (PIH). A new scale, PDCA-Derm™, assesses PIH by comparing lesions to adjacent normal skin. This single-item clinician-reported outcome measure addresses key gap in AD assessment. The primary objective this study was evaluate qualitative and quantitative data obtained from healthcare providers...
Integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) into the culture a healthcare organization is essential to provide safe patient care and promote thriving for nurses within organization. Collaboration utilization both clinical academic experts facilitate removal barriers EBP. This article describes successful partnership between system school nursing in executing 3-phased multimodal approach an EBP training program.
Objective Many breast cancer survivors feel constrained in discussing their experience with others. Limited evidence suggests that social constraints (e.g., avoidance and criticism) from loved ones may negatively impact survivors' global health, but research has yet to examine relationships between common physical symptoms. Informed by cognitive processing theory, this study examined whether perceived partners healthcare providers (HCPs) were associated fatigue, sleep disturbance,...
Abstract Objective To examine the relationship between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and healthcare utilization among long‐term breast survivors (BCS). Methods In a cross‐sectional survey study, 505 younger (YS: ≤45 years) 622 older (OS: 55–70 3–8 years from diagnosis completed questionnaire assessing demographics, medical history, FCR, utilization. Healthcare consisted (BC) non‐BC‐related routine nonroutine Results YS had significantly higher FCR than OS ( p < 0.01). Independent age,...
Abstract Purpose Younger breast cancer survivors (BCS) often report cognitive impairment and poor quality of life (QoL), which could be interrelated. The purpose this study was to examine the association status (BCS versus healthy control (HC)), with QoL, included psychological (depressive symptoms, well-being, perceived stress, personal growth) physical well-being (physical functioning fatigue). Methods Four hundred ninety-eight BCS (≤45 years at diagnosis) who were 3 8 post-chemotherapy...
Many breast cancer survivors (BCSs) recover from the negative sequelae of treatment. However, some report persistent and disruptive distress well into disease-free survivorship. More information is needed on predictors in this growing population BCS, including role avoidant coping, or attempts to avoid thoughts, feelings, reminders cancer, mediating relationship between psychological, physical, social domains well-being.In a large cross-sectional study, BCS (n = 1,127), who were 3 8 years...
PURPOSE The number of cancer survivors living with and beyond treatment is rising globally. It fundamental to understand the extent type psychosocial care services offered worldwide. We evaluated models survivorship care, practices in post-treatment phase, barriers/facilitators delivery services, including low- middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Survivorship Special Interest Group led a cross-sectional online survey between March November...
Abstract Background Implementation and sustainability of a culture evidence‐based practice ( EBP ) require systematic approach. A baseline assessment the organizational context can inform implementation efforts. Aims To examine hospital provider characteristics associated with readiness to describe across hospitals. Methods nonexperimental descriptive correlational design was used conduct web‐based survey direct‐care registered nurses N = 701) nurse managers 94) large Midwestern multisite...
Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer mortality could be decreased with risk-appropriate screening. We examined the efficacy of three tailored interventions compared usual care for increasing screening adherence. Methods: Women (n = 1,196) ages 51 to 74, from primary networks and nonadherent colorectal guidelines, were randomized (1) care, (2) Web intervention, (3) phone or (4) + intervention. Average-risk women select either stool test colonoscopy, whereas considered at higher than average...
To determine (a) if depressive symptoms in partners of long-term breast cancer survivors (BCSs) could be predicted by social cognitive processing theory and (b) younger older BCSs were differentially affected the experience. .A cross-sectional, descriptive study using self-report questionnaires. .Indiana University Bloomington 97 ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group sites United States. .508 diagnosed three to eight years prior study. .Secondary data mediation analyses conducted mediated...
Background Partners of breast cancer survivors experience the effects a spouse’s years after treatment. younger (YPs) may greater problems than partners older (OPs), just as their counterparts. Objectives The aims this study were to (1) compare quality life (QoL) in YPs and OPs (2) determine contributing factors each group’s QoL. Methods Cross-sectional data collected from (n = 227) 281) through self-report. Multivariate analysis variance was used differences between on QoL while controlling...
To examine the impact of diabetes on symptoms women with breast cancer.
For women diagnosed with breast cancer, partners are consistently identified as the primary support person. Despite growing consensus about psychosocial experience and unmet needs of cancer caregivers, limited evidence exists strategies to offer partner-centered care across continuum. This study describes challenges endured by survivors (BCS), implemented manage these experiences, recommendations for healthcare providers inform targeted care. Using convenience sampling, 22 female BCS were...
Abstract Background Partners of young breast cancer survivors (BCS) are at increased risk for deficits in quality life (QoL). To intervene effectively, it is important to understand how the experience impacts partners. The purpose this study was compare QoL between partners BCS and healthy acquaintance controls. Methods (3–8 years post treatment ≤ 45 old diagnosis) age-matched controls completed questionnaires on overall, physical (physical function, sexual difficulty), social (personal...
The main objective of this study was to report stress and anxiety levels during the COVID-19 pandemic on early- mid-career women researchers in healthcare sciences research determine associated factors.A 50-item self-administered internet questionnaire developed using a mix Likert-type scales open-ended response questions. survey distributed June 10-August 3, 2020. Anxiety as well personal/family demands were assessed through validated measures (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement...
The purposes of this study were to determine whether the presence upper extremity chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) symptoms (burning, pins/needles, numbness, pain, and skin crawls) among breast cancer survivors (BCS) varied according age (≤45 years or 55-70 years) examine group differences in CIPN symptom distress.The was a secondary analysis younger (n=505) older (n=622) BCS. Inclusion criteria ≤45 years; patient at 3-8 postdiagnosis; received chemotherapy regimen...
The purpose of this study was to psychometrically test a body image scale for breast cancer survivors (BCS). Data (n = 1127 BCSs) were obtained via telephone and mailed questionnaires. Psychometric testing conducted using Cronbach’s alpha, item-total correlations, factor analysis, linear regression, Pearson’s correlations. demonstrated unidimensional seven-item with alpha 0.88 correlations ranging from 0.367 0.829. Construct validity 48% the variance in well-being explained by constructs...