A5001459650- Cancer survivorship and care
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Family Support in Illness
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Social Robot Interaction and HRI
- Erythrocyte Function and Pathophysiology
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Blood disorders and treatments
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
2021-2023
University of Georgia
2019-2020
Georgia College & State University
2019
Purpose: To explore attitudes and acceptance (i.e., intent for future adoption) of survivors lung cancer their family members toward a dyad-focused mHealth mindfulness-based intervention (MBI). Approach: Focus groups. Setting: Community hospital setting in South Carolina. Participants: Survivors n = 11 (M 64.6 years; 73% female; 64% African American) non-small cell (stage I-IIIa) members, 8 58.6 38% 75% American). Intervention: A fully functional prototype app to deliver tailored MBI...
Cultural sensitivity is the extent to which health information materials accommodate cultural, historical, environmental, social, and psychological factors or values (Barrera et al., 2013). Culture a key driver of cancer outcomes because its influence on values, attitudes, beliefs, behaviors related prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship (Kagawa-Singer 2010). Previous research has shown that cultural beliefs African Americans may affect how what they participate in their lung care...
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Abstract Research has shown that socially assistive robots are effective in delivering health and behavioral interventions to persons with at-risk for dementia living assisted facilities. However, gain a more comprehensive understanding on the potential benefits of robots, family care partners should also be consulted design recommendations. Thus, we conducted semi-structured virtual focus groups investigate partners’ (N=10) perceived benefits, concerns, recommendations robot their loved...
e23046 Background: Survivors of lung cancer often experience a myriad symptoms that have devastating effects on their physical and psychological functioning such as dyspnea, fatigue, stress. To combat these symptoms, the American College Chest Physicians has recommended use complementary therapies. Mindfulness-based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) can empower survivors, caregivers who cope with own health problems stress related to caring for survivor. Our goal is deliver tailored, culturally...