A5059149529- Frailty in Older Adults
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Family Support in Illness
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Nursing education and management
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Digital Storytelling and Education
- Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity
The Ohio State University
2015-2024
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
2022-2023
Nationwide Children's Hospital
2022
University of South Florida
2004-2021
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
2012-2021
Florida College
1998-2021
Oncology Nursing Society
2021
Sigma Theta Tau International
2021
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
2020
E Ink (South Korea)
2020
PURPOSE Comorbidity is a frequent and often therapeutically limiting problem in older cancer patients. However, to date, there no standard measure of the comorbidity burden available for these We tested performance two scales their relationship with functional status. PATIENTS AND METHODS The Cumulative Illness Rating Scale-Geriatric (CIRS-G) was compared Charlson scale 203 patients who received comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) our Senior Adult Oncology Program (SAOP). Study end...
This project was designed to evaluate the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy General Scale (FACT-G) for use in older patient with cancer. Subjects were administered MOS Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and FACT-G scale. Subscale total scores compared using Pearson product correlation test. subscores mixed aged cancer normative group Cella et al. (1993). Good correlations found between SF-36 all areas except vitality. The mean score 82.2 ± 16.2 SD patients cancer, 92.3 11.8...
Functional dependence is a costly manifestation of aging that compromises the quality life elderly individuals and their caregivers. In this study, we hypothesized fatigue may be cause functional in older cancer patients. To establish whether was associated with 1 or more activities daily living (ADLs) instrumental (IADLs), declining performance status (PS). addition, studied prevalence its correlation anemia, depression, nutritional status.Retrospective cross-sectional study 214 patients...
Abstract Background Evidence-based practice in geriatric oncology is growing, and national initiatives have focused on expanding cancer care research to improve health outcomes for older adults. However, there are still gaps between knowledge adults with cancer. Main text Here we provide a detailed methodology of delivery within single institution. The Cancer Aging Resiliency (CARE) clinic multidisciplinary approach implementing geriatric-driven CARE was developed as direct response...
Background: A diagnosis of cancer affects not only the patient but also his/her spouse/partner. In addition to facing a life-threatening illness, changes in role and financial threats can impact dyad. Objective: This dyadic study examined effects concerns pain on quality life (QOL) patients their partners. The partner relationship partners' coping style were explored for mediating couples' outcomes. Methods: Participants consisted 177 dyads with both sexes as partners committed, heterosexual...
This prospective study evaluated components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) to identify rates and predictors falls in older patients. Fall scores on the CGA were compared among adults aged 70 or three groups: patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy, not community-dwelling without cancer. Older chemotherapy group hypothesized fall significantly more often than those nonchemotherapy group. Among cancer, Activities Daily Living Scale significant predictor falls. The only...
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Purpose/Objectives: To determine the extent to which falls occur in older adult patients with cancer; identify how relate depression, age, functional status, and cognition; develop a model for predicting falls.
While quality of life is the focus care in hospices, limited research has been conducted on cancer patients hospice home care. The purpose this study was to explore predictors older adults who are receiving their homes. A secondary analysis data from a larger using linear regression and including following predictor variables: age, functional status, number symptoms endorsed, overall symptom distress, pain intensity, depressive symptoms. outcome variable life. sample consisted 533 with an...
To elucidate some of the issues that affect quality life older women (70 years age and older) diagnosed with breast cancer.Descriptive designA National Cancer Institute-designated site in southeastern United States.12 who were at least 70 undergoing treatment (radiation, hormonal, or chemotherapy) for cancer.Two to three interview encounters per participant, each lasting approximately one hour.Eight major themes emerged: Importance God, Positive Attitude, No Alteration Lifestyle, Physician...