RECONJOINT – Survey to Assess Patient Preferences for Breast Reconstruction
Researcher Ronnie Shammas, MD, Plastic Surgery Resident, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina Summary Approximately 40% of breast reconstruction patients experience dissatisfaction due to inaccurate expectations of post-surgical well-being, and...
Symptom Burden and Cognitive Function in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Researcher Jungeun Lee, PhD, MSN, RN, University of Rhode Island College of Nursing Summary Research has shown that of the long-term symptoms of cancer treatment that survivors experience, cancer-related fatigue is one of the most burdensome, along with sleep...
A Pilot Study of an 8-Week Smartphone-Based Health Intervention for Cancer Patients
Researcher Jennifer Huberty, PhD; Linda Larkey, PhD; Arizona State University Summary The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a mobile health-related app on cancer patients’ symptoms. What does participation involve?If you decide to take part in...
Interactive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (Part 1)
Researcher Daniel Liberman, PhD, The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates; Hannah Arem, PhD, Medstar Health Research Institute Study Review The purpose of this study was to develop and refine an app that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy through...