A5004282158- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family Support in Illness
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Engineering Education and Curriculum Development
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Loyola University Chicago
2023-2024
Loyola University Medical Center
2012-2023
Rush University
2017
Illinois Institute of Technology
2007-2014
Objective: to examine the relationships among non-conventional practices, adherence and immune functioning in individuals with HIV. Methods: 92 participants completed an interview on practices (complementary alternative medicines (CAM), psychosocial therapies, religious practice). They also Psychiatric Symptom Index AIDS Clinical Trials Group Adherence Follow-up Questionnaire. Medical chart reviews determined CD4 count viral load. Results: Hierarchical logistic regressions revealed practice...
10046 Background: The SIPAT is used to assess psychosocial risk in solid organ transplants but data HSCT lacking. We examined if pre-HSCT scores predict mortality, morbidity, length of stay (LOS) and number hospitalizations over a 1 year period. Methods: 89 adult (59% autologous, 38% allogeneic) pts from an academic medical center underwent the pre-HSCT. Additional were obtained on Day 0, 3-, 6-, 12-months. Univariable Cox proportional hazards models assessed instantaneous mortality at any...
Learning to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams is one of the skills identified as a primary learning objectives for Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) program at Illinois Institute Technology. There little consensus about best ways develop teamwork skills, particularly among undergraduate students teams. We have adapted set "IPRO Olympics" games designed emphasize and group communication 34-40 who completed Team Excellence Trust Survey week 5 end semester, well multiple measures team...
e24175 Background: Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is a common and distressing side effect associated with the treatment of breast cancer (BC) gynecological (GC). Scalp cooling (SC) during chemotherapy decreases hair loss; why patients opt in or out SC unknown. A pilot study was conducted to determine reasons for opting SC. Methods: Patients at Loyola University's Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center BC GC who were offered from 4/11/18 6/26/19 asked complete survey ranking importance pre-specified...
11018 Background: Participating in end-of-life (EOL) care may lead to physician distress and burnout. Residents rotating on inpatient oncology services often for patients families nearing the EOL. There is no standardized resident training EOL nor are there methods assist with resultant emotional distress. Studies have demonstrated that residents hematology/oncology rotations experience acute empathy decline, which can cynicism depersonalization, contributing burnout (McFarland, 2016). Our...
Abstract Purpose : Sequelae of and therapies for head neck cancers (HNC) are associated with physical functional impairment as well increased levels psychological distress post-treatment. Given the impact HNC treatment on functioning (i.e. eating talking), health-related quality life (HRQOL) is a significant area survivorship concern within this population. Although prior research indicates incidence anxiety depression ranges from 15 - 50%; to date there paucity specific psychosocial...