A5065408926- Cancer survivorship and care
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Family Support in Illness
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Hospital for Special Surgery
2024
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2023-2024
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
2019-2022
National Institutes of Health
2019-2022
Intrusive thoughts, defined as unwanted and recurrent thoughts about a stressful experience, are associated with psychological distress in women breast cancer. This study assessed moderating effects of various social support dimensions on associations between intrusive among Latina cancer survivors.We used baseline data from randomized controlled trial stress management intervention delivered to 151 Spanish-speaking Latinas nonmetastatic within 1 year diagnosis. four...
Objectives Adapt a cognitive-behavioral stress management program (Nuevo Amanecer or NA) to be generalizable rural, low literacy Spanish-speaking Latinas with breast cancer survivors at all phases of survivorship. Methods Apply the Transcreation Framework, community-engaged translational model, develop adapted NA-II), design randomized controlled trial for community settings, identify recruiters and interventionists, recruit participants into trial. Results Adaptations included expanding...
The mission of the American Association Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS) is to provide collegiality, advancement, education, and social justice for orthopaedic surgeons minority populations they represent. We strive enhance diversity within field surgery by increasing visibility AALOS, highlighting its core focus, emphasizing mission. purposes this article are discuss need organization highlight history future goals. As AALOS recently celebrated 15-year anniversary, we excited continue...
Abstract Background: Latinos are underrepresented in biomedical research, particularly biomarker yet they constitute the nation's largest ethnic/racial minority. Optimal methods for obtaining biospecimens research among need to be identified. To minimize barriers and enhance participation, this study developed tested tailored strategies collecting biomarkers of chronic stress premature aging Spanish-speaking Latina breast cancer survivors. Methods: This used a community-based participatory...
Abstract Background Compared to their white counterparts, Latina breast cancer survivors experience poorer quality of care and worse health-related life. Limited English proficiency (LEP) patient engagement in could help explain these disparities. We assessed associations between LEP status difficulty engaging with physicians, self-reported life (physical emotional well-being) among rural urban survivors. Methods Analyses used cross-sectional baseline survey data from two studies that tested...
Abstract Background In the United States (U.S.), several states have laws that allow individuals to obtain driver’s licenses regardless of their immigration status. Possession a license can improve an individual’s access social programs, healthcare services, and employment opportunities, which could lead improvements in perceived mental physical health among Latinos living U.S. Methods Using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data (2011–2019) for overall (immigration status was not...
Background: Hamstring tendon grafts are commonly utilized autografts; however, the harvesting procedure can result in saphenous nerve injury due to its proximity semitendinosus and gracilis tendons. Injury main branch of is a less reported understood during these procedures. Purpose: This case report aimed identify present cases iatrogenic hamstring graft harvesting. Methods: A retrospective chart review tertiary-care hospital over past 10 years was conducted. The search included clinical...
Background: Impaired kidney function is an independent risk factor for heart failure (HF), but its association with pre-HF not as well studied. We assessed in relation to a diverse Hispanic/Latino population the US. Methods: Echocardiographic data from visit (V) 1 and 2 of Echo-SOL were analyzed (unweighted n=1643). Prevalent was defined any abnormal echocardiographic parameter at V1: left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction (LVSD) [ejection fraction <50%, global longitudinal strain...
Background: Cancer-related self-efficacy, a multidimensional construct, is the confidence that one can overcome challenges associated with cancer and its treatment; higher levels have been better psychosocial outcomes of breast survivors. Little known about factors influence it among Latina Purpose: Assess associations several aspects health care processes spirituality self-efficacy for coping treatment primarily Spanish-speaking Methods: We analyzed baseline data from randomized controlled...
Background: Intrusive thoughts are associated with higher levels of psychological symptoms and impaired quality life in the year after breast cancer treatment. To our knowledge, no studies have examined social support as a potential moderator between intrusive about among Latinas. This study aims to assess moderating effects different dimensions on association Spanish-speaking Latina survivors. Methods: Analyses were performed using baseline data from randomized control trial stress...
Art therapy is effective to patients but often people don't use it due have not art skills.Neurographica a method which provides everyone the opportunity get success first time.The of online increasing and this could also extend delivering services for cancer patients.Online may address issues with weakened immune systems.Online will enable patient engage in without being exposed possible external unsafe environments.The other reason sessions limited access psychological support hospitals...
Abstract Background: Intrusive thoughts are associated with higher levels of psychological symptoms and impaired quality life in the year after breast cancer treatment. To our knowledge, no studies have examined social support as a potential moderator between intrusive about among Latinas. This study aims to assess moderating effects different dimensions on association Spanish-speaking Latina survivors. Methods: Analyses were performed using baseline data from randomized control trial stress...
Abstract Background: Compared to their white counterparts, Latina breast cancer survivors experience poorer quality of care and worse health-related life. Limited English proficiency (LEP) patient engagement in could help explain these disparities. We assessed associations LEP status difficulty engaging with physicians self-reported life among rural urban survivors. Methods: Analyses used cross-sectional baseline survey data from two studies that tested a stress management program...
Compared to their White counterparts, Latina breast cancer survivors have poorer survival rates and health-related quality of life, higher depression anxiety which may be a result chronic stress. Chronic stress impacts the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, resulting in cortisol dysregulation associated with survival. However, levels profiles are poorly characterized due underrepresentation biomedical research.The objective this study was describe patterns secretions rural...
Abstract Background: Compared to their white counterparts, Latina breast cancer survivors experience poorer quality of care and worse health-related life. Limited English proficiency (LEP) patient engagement in could help explain these disparities. We assessed associations between LEP status difficulty engaging with physicians, self-reported life (physical emotional well-being) among rural urban survivors. Methods: Analyses used cross-sectional baseline survey data from two studies that...