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Discordance between dementia caregivers' goal of care and preference for life-extending treatments.
Malhotra C, Mohamad H, Østbye T, Pollak KI, Balasundaram B, Malhotra R, Tong KM, Hum AYM, Allen JC, Seow D, Yong JR, Yoon S; PISCES Study Group. Malhotra C, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Age Ageing. 2021 Jun 28;50(4):1382-1390. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afab049. Age Ageing. 2021. PMID: 33890622
Themes explaining discordance were (1) feared regret about making the 'wrong' decision, (2) considered treatments to address immediate needs even when long-term goal did not match providing that treatment and (3) anticipated disagreement with other family members on overal …
Themes explaining discordance were (1) feared regret about making the 'wrong' decision, (2) considered treatments to address immediate needs …
A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Living With Multiple Myeloma.
LeBlanc MR, LeBlanc TW, Leak Bryant A, Pollak KI, Bailey DE, Smith SK. LeBlanc MR, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 Mar 1;48(2):151-160. doi: 10.1188/21.ONF.151-160. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021. PMID: 33600390 Free PMC article.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: The treatment journey for those with multiple myeloma can be lifelong and may require frequent visits to an oncologist and, potentially, many successive lines of therapy. Life effects are far-reaching and long-term. Nurses should be aware of the i …
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: The treatment journey for those with multiple myeloma can be lifelong and may require frequent visits to an oncolo …
Feasibility of a text-based reduction intervention in helping rural and underserved smokeless tobacco users quit.
Noonan D, Silva S, Fish LJ, Peter K, Conley C, Simmons LA, Severson H, Pollak KI. Noonan D, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Addict Behav. 2020 Sep;108:106434. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106434. Epub 2020 Apr 10. Addict Behav. 2020. PMID: 32361367 Free PMC article.
CONCLUSIONS: A text-based intervention was feasible and acceptable among underserved ST users. SGR helped promote short-term cessation. The text-based interventions both had long-term efficacy. ...
CONCLUSIONS: A text-based intervention was feasible and acceptable among underserved ST users. SGR helped promote short-term cessatio …
What risk of death would people take to be cured of HIV and why? A survey of people living with HIV.
Murray BR, Kratka A, Scherr KA, Eyal N, Blumenthal-Barby J, Freedberg KA, Kuritzkes DR, Hammitt JK, Edifor R, Katz MN, Pollak KI, Zikmund-Fisher BJ, Halpern SD, Barks MC, Ubel PA. Murray BR, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. J Virus Erad. 2019 Apr 1;5(2):109-115. J Virus Erad. 2019. PMID: 31191914 Free PMC article.
In multivariate analyses, willingness to risk death was associated with expected long-term side effects of ART, greater financial resources and being employed (all P < 0.05) but was not associated with perceptions of how their health would improve if cured....
In multivariate analyses, willingness to risk death was associated with expected long-term side effects of ART, greater financial res …
Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Specific Needs and Their Implications for Survivorship Care Planning.
Berkowitz CM, Allen DH, Tenhover J, Zullig LL, Fischer JE, Pollak KI, Hicks MR, Hillson JV, Koontz BF. Berkowitz CM, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018 Oct 1;22(5):523-528. doi: 10.1188/18.CJON.523-528. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2018. PMID: 30239504
BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience significant sequelae of treatment, including long-term physical side effects and ongoing cancer surveillance. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to understand patients' survivorship knowledge gaps and supportive …
BACKGROUND: Head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience significant sequelae of treatment, including long-term physical side effe …
Pilot randomized trial of a couple-based physical activity videoconference intervention for sedentary cancer survivors.
Porter LS, Gao X, Lyna P, Kraus W, Olsen M, Patterson E, Puleo B, Pollak KI. Porter LS, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Health Psychol. 2018 Sep;37(9):861-865. doi: 10.1037/hea0000608. Health Psychol. 2018. PMID: 30138021 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: Including partners in interventions to increase physical activity (PA) could promote better adherence and longer-term effects. In preparation for a future large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT), this randomized pilot trial tested the acceptability of a no …
OBJECTIVE: Including partners in interventions to increase physical activity (PA) could promote better adherence and longer-term effe …
Knowledge and Preferences of Primary Care Providers in Delivering Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care.
Berkowitz C, Allen DH, Tenhover J, Zullig LL, Ragsdale J 3rd, Fischer JE, Pollak KI, Koontz BF. Berkowitz C, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. J Cancer Educ. 2018 Dec;33(6):1323-1327. doi: 10.1007/s13187-017-1250-3. J Cancer Educ. 2018. PMID: 28707205
Long-term care for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors is complex and requires coordination among multiple providers. ...While these PCPs perceive increased care responsibility for long-term survivors, most are uncomfortable screening for recurrence and managing la …
Long-term care for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors is complex and requires coordination among multiple providers. ...While these …
The influence of a physician and patient intervention program on dietary intake.
Lin PH, Yancy WS Jr, Pollak KI, Dolor RJ, Marcello J, Samsa GP, Batch BC, Svetkey LP. Lin PH, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013 Nov;113(11):1465-1475. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.06.343. Epub 2013 Aug 30. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013. PMID: 23999279 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
This finding affirms the role of medical nutrition therapy in long-term intensive interventions for hypertension risk reduction and weight management and underlines the need for development of maintenance strategies. ...
This finding affirms the role of medical nutrition therapy in long-term intensive interventions for hypertension risk reduction and w …
Enhancing communication between oncologists and patients with a computer-based training program: a randomized trial.
Tulsky JA, Arnold RM, Alexander SC, Olsen MK, Jeffreys AS, Rodriguez KL, Skinner CS, Farrell D, Abernethy AP, Pollak KI. Tulsky JA, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Nov 1;155(9):593-601. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-155-9-201111010-00007. Ann Intern Med. 2011. PMID: 22041948 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
There was no significant difference in perceptions of communication skills. LIMITATIONS: Long-term effects were not examined. The findings may not be generalizable outside of academic medical centers. ...
There was no significant difference in perceptions of communication skills. LIMITATIONS: Long-term effects were not examined. The fin …
Reasons for quitting smoking among low-income African American smokers.
McBride CM, Pollak KI, Bepler G, Lyna P, Lipkus IM, Samsa GP. McBride CM, et al. Among authors: pollak ki. Health Psychol. 2001 Sep;20(5):334-40. doi: 10.1037//0278-6133.20.5.334. Health Psychol. 2001. PMID: 11570647
On the basis of the present study, the RFQ might best predict short-term cessation among older and female smokers. Refinement of the RFQ is needed to assess intrinsic motivators other than health concerns and to identify salient motivators for young and male smokers....
On the basis of the present study, the RFQ might best predict short-term cessation among older and female smokers. Refinement of the …