A5055279610- Cancer survivorship and care
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Radiology practices and education
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Music Therapy and Health
Duke University
2015-2024
Durham VA Health Care System
2024
Duke Cancer Institute
2024
Duke Medical Center
2013-2022
Duke University Hospital
2012-2022
Institute of Behavioral Sciences
2016
Dongguk University
2011
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
2009
The Ohio State University
2001-2008
Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic
2008
Abstract Objective We studied patients' experiences with oncology providers regarding communication about sexual issues during and after treatment for cancer. Methods During development of the Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS ® ) Sexual Function measure, we collected focus group survey data on professionals problems. conducted 16 groups patients survivors ( n = 109) analyzed discussions major themes, including discussing sex visits. testing PROMIS assessed...
This study examined the degree to which pain catastrophizing and pain-related fear explain pain, psychological disability, physical walking speed in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of knee. Participants this were 106 individuals diagnosed as having OA at least one knee, who reported knee persisting for six months or longer. Results suggest that explained a significant proportion (all Ps≤0.05) variance measures (partial r2 [pr2]=0.10), disability (pr2=0.20), (pr2=0.11), gait velocity normal...
The authors investigated the relationship between stress at initial cancer diagnosis and treatment subsequent quality of life (QoL). Women (n = 112) randomized to assessment-only arm a clinical trial were initially assessed after breast surgery then reassessed 4 months (during adjuvant treatment) 12 (postadjuvant treatment). There 3 types measured: number stressful events (K. A. Matthews et al., 1997), cancer-related traumatic symptoms (M. J. Horowitz, N. Wilner, & W. Alvarez, 1979),...
Overweight and obese patients with osteoarthritis (OA) experience more OA pain disability than who are not overweight. This study examined the long-term efficacy of a combined coping skills training (PCST) lifestyle behavioral weight management (BWM) intervention in overweight patients. Patients (n=232) were randomized to 6-month program of: 1) PCST+BWM; 2) PCST-only; 3) BWM-only; or 4) standard care control. Assessments pain, physical (Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales [AIMS] disability,...
Cancer and its treatments disturb sleep-wake functioning; however, there is little information available on the characteristics consequences of sleep problems associated with cancer. As part an effort to improve measurement functioning, we explored scope difficulties in a diverse group patients diagnosed cancer.We conducted 10 focus groups recruited from Duke University tumor registry oncology/hematology clinics. Separate were held scheduled begin or currently undergoing treatment for...
Abstract The clinical importance of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology for cancer patients is unclear. association between the magnitude cancer‐related PTSD symptoms, comorbidity, and functioning tested. Breast ( N = 74) were assessed at diagnosis/surgery, followed, screened 18 months later. Participants then completed diagnostic interviews n 12), subsyndromal 5), no symptom 47) patient groups identified. Posttraumatic cases distinguished by having experienced violent...
Fear of movement has important clinical implications for individuals with osteoarthritis (OA). This study aimed to establish a brief fear scale use in OA. Items from the Tampa Scale Kinesiophobia (TSK) were examined.The English version TSK was examined community-based sample (n = 1,136) OA hip or knee. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses used determine number content dimensions movement. Factorial invariance tested across subgroups sex, race, education, severity. Convergent validity...
Genetic testing is increasingly part of routine clinical care for women with a family history breast cancer. Given their substantially elevated risk cancer, BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation carriers must make the difficult decision whether or not to opt reducing mastectomy. To help BRCA1/2 this decision, authors developed computer-based interactive aid that was tested against usual in randomized controlled trial.After completion genetic counseling, 214 female (aged 21-75) were Usual Care (UC; N = 114)...
Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is a common and distressing condition. Prior studies suggest that psychotropic medication or coping skills training (CST) may benefit NCCP patients. To our knowledge, no clinical trials have examined the separate combined effects of CST in management NCCP. This randomized trial antidepressant (sertraline) participants with non-cardiac pain. A sample individuals diagnosed was randomly assigned to one four treatments: (1) plus sertraline (CST+sertraline), (2)...
The effectiveness of support group interventions for cancer patients has been established among White but virtually unstudied minority patients. current study represents the 1st randomized intervention targeted to African American women with breast cancer. Participants (N = 73) nonmetastatic were randomly assigned an 8-week or assessment-only control condition At 12 months, resulted in improved mood as well general and cancer-specific psychological functioning greater baseline distress lower...
Background: The National Cancer Institute's Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Screening Trial was designed to examine whether annual screening tests for these four tumor sites result in reduced disease-related mortality. We assessed the impact of trial participation on both health-related quality life (HRQL) adherence. Methods: Participants (N = 432; 217 control arm 215 arm) were accrued from Georgetown University PLCO site May through December 1998. Screening-arm participants...
Purpose To explore how symptoms and psychosocial factors are related to intentional unintentional non-adherent medication taking behaviors. Methods Included were postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive, stage I-IIIA breast cancer, who had completed surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, endocrine therapy. Self-administered, standardized measures during a routine clinic visit: Brief Fatigue Inventory, Pain Menopause Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire, Functional Assessment Cancer...
Psychosocial pain management interventions are efficacious for cancer but underutilized. Recent advances in mobile health (mHealth) technologies provide new opportunities to decrease barriers access psychosocial interventions. The objective of this study was gain information about the accessibility and efficacy coping skills training (mPCST) intervention delivered patients with compared traditional in-person intervention. This randomly assigned participants (<mml:math...
Little is known about the therapeutic processes contributing to efficacy of psychological interventions for patients with cancer. Data from a randomized clinical trial yielding robust biobehavioral and health effects (B. L. Andersen et al., 2004, 2007) were used examine associations between process variables, treatment utilization, outcomes. Novel findings emerged. Patients highly satisfied treatment, but their higher levels felt support (group cohesion) covaried lower distress fewer...