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Sleep-related predictors of cognition among adults with chronic insomnia and heart failure enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Redeker N, Conley S, O'Connell M, Geer J, Yaggi H, Jeon S. Sleep-related predictors of cognition among adults with chronic insomnia and heart failure enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2023, 19: 1073-1081. PMID: 36740924, PMCID: PMC10235706, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic heart failureCognitive behavioral therapyHeart failureGroup time effectsRest-activity rhythmBehavioral therapyChronic insomniaCBT-I groupSelf-reported cognitive functionProportion of participantsTrial of CBTQuality of lifeSelf-management strategiesGroup-based CBTWalk distanceSleep apneaChronic illnessWrist actigraphyCognitive impairmentInsomniaTherapyCognitive functionMinute walkSelf-reported cognitive abilitiesBaseline cognitionLatent Transition Analysis of the Symptom Experience of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Jeon S, Sikorskii A, Given BA, Given CW, Redeker NS. Latent Transition Analysis of the Symptom Experience of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. Nursing Research 2019, 68: 91-98. PMID: 30540701, PMCID: PMC6399048, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptom experienceCancer patientsYoung adultsEmotional role functioningTreatment-related symptomsClass A patientsBetter physical functionAdult cancer patientsGeneral health perceptionRandomized clinical trialsClustering of symptomsPatients' symptom experiencesSymptom management interventionsLatent transition analysisNumber of symptomsQuality of lifeLess comorbidityA patientsSymptom managementPhysical functionClinical trialsHealth perceptionMultiple symptomsRole functioningPatients' membershipFour Approaches for Determining Composite Scores for the Measurement of Transition in Cancer Scale
Jeon S, Schulman-Green D, McCorkle R, Dixon JK. Four Approaches for Determining Composite Scores for the Measurement of Transition in Cancer Scale. Nursing Research 2019, 68: 57-64. PMID: 30247334, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnxietyBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPsychometricsQuality of LifeSelf EfficacySelf-ManagementUncertainty
2023
Longitudinal associations among physical activity, inflammatory markers, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer
Huang S, Zhan Y, Jeon S, Bruner D, Miller A, Felger J, Wommack E, Saba N, Higgins K, Irwin M, Gary R, Xiao C. Longitudinal associations among physical activity, inflammatory markers, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer. Head & Neck 2023, 45: 1952-1966. PMID: 37288586, PMCID: PMC10330673, DOI: 10.1002/hed.27420.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsExerciseHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansInflammationLongitudinal StudiesQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPhysical activityInflammatory markersQuality of lifeLower inflammationNeck cancerTotal QOL scoreHigh physical activityObservational longitudinal studyInactive patientsQOL scoresActive patientsStrength exercisesPatientsInflammationLongitudinal associationsMixed effects modelsSTNFR2Longitudinal studyCancerMarkersAssociationMore researchSubject correlationLow levelsPostradiotherapyApplying person-centered research ethics in the design of dementia-specific measures
Molony S, Fazio S, Sanchez R, Montminy J, Rulison M, McGuire R, Feinn R, Jeon S, Montesano R, Prophater L, VanHaitsma K, Zimmerman S. Applying person-centered research ethics in the design of dementia-specific measures. Journal Of Aging Studies 2023, 65: 101139. PMID: 37268373, PMCID: PMC10259161, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2023.101139.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Correlates of cognition among people with chronic heart failure and insomnia
Geer JH, Jeon S, O’Connell M, Linsky S, Conley S, Hollenbeak CS, Jacoby D, Yaggi HK, Redeker NS. Correlates of cognition among people with chronic heart failure and insomnia. Sleep And Breathing 2022, 27: 1287-1296. PMID: 36214945, PMCID: PMC10084469, DOI: 10.1007/s11325-022-02716-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic heart failureHigher body mass indexHeart failureBody mass indexQuality of lifeMass indexDaytime sleepinessNew York Heart Association class ICognitive impairmentSignificant risk factorsNon-white raceSelf-reported cognitive impairmentInsomnia Severity IndexSleep disturbance questionnaireCross-sectional analysisCognitive behavioral therapyFrequency of lapsesMedical comorbiditiesCommon comorbiditiesClinical factorsEjection fractionPulmonary diseaseMultivariable analysisRisk factorsSleep characteristicsFactors associated with sleep health in young women after breast cancer treatment
Hwang Y, Conley S, Jeon S, Redeker N, Sanft T, Knobf M. Factors associated with sleep health in young women after breast cancer treatment. Research In Nursing & Health 2022, 45: 680-692. PMID: 36102624, DOI: 10.1002/nur.22264.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBreast NeoplasmsCross-Sectional StudiesEthnicityFemaleHumansMiddle AgedMinority GroupsQuality of LifeSleepConceptsPoor sleep healthSleep healthCognitive appraisalPittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexWorse family functioningBreast cancerPsychological symptom distressYoung womenContext of familyFamily functioningDiverse cancer survivorsRoutine survivorship carePsychosocial variablesCross-sectional designMediation effectSleep Quality IndexSleep health disparitiesBreast cancer treatmentSignificant clinical problemPsychosocial factorsNon-Hispanic whitesHalf of participantsSurvivorship careCancer survivorsMean age
2021
Association of Epigenetic Age Acceleration With Risk Factors, Survival, and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Xiao C, Miller AH, Peng G, Levine ME, Conneely KN, Zhao H, Eldridge RC, Wommack EC, Jeon S, Higgins KA, Shin DM, Saba NF, Smith AK, Burtness B, Park HS, Irwin ML, Ferrucci LM, Ulrich B, Qian DC, Beitler JJ, Bruner DW. Association of Epigenetic Age Acceleration With Risk Factors, Survival, and Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2021, 111: 157-167. PMID: 33882281, PMCID: PMC8802868, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBody Mass IndexEpigenesis, GeneticFemaleHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRisk FactorsConceptsProgression-free survivalBody mass indexQuality of lifeHigher epigenetic age accelerationTreatment-related symptomsOverall survivalEpigenetic age accelerationRadiation therapyRisk factorsClinical characteristicsNeck cancerAge accelerationWorse overall survivalHuman papilloma virusFaster biological agingAdverse eventsDistant metastasisLifestyle factorsMass indexCancer outcomesBlood biomarkersPapilloma virusFunctional assessmentHigher HRPatients
2020
Pilot study of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on fatigue for patients with head and neck cancer: Inflammatory and epigenetic changes
Xiao C, Beitler JJ, Higgins KA, Chico CE, Withycombe JS, Zhu Y, Zhao H, Lin IH, Li F, Jeon S, Irwin M, Bruner DW, Miller AH, Gary R. Pilot study of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on fatigue for patients with head and neck cancer: Inflammatory and epigenetic changes. Brain Behavior And Immunity 2020, 88: 184-192. PMID: 32330594, PMCID: PMC7415514, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExercise groupInflammatory markersChair standNeck cancerBiceps curlSoluble TNF receptor IIMultidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20Tumor necrosis factor αPilot studyResistance exercise interventionTNF receptor IIPlasma interleukin-6Anti-inflammatory effectsC-reactive proteinPhysical function measuresIL1 receptor antagonistHand grip strengthNecrosis factor αIntensity-modulated radiotherapyStandard careExercise interventionWalk distanceRadiotherapy regimenHNC patientsMean age
2019
Endocrine Therapy–Related Symptoms and Quality of Life in Female Cancer Survivors in the Yale Fitness Intervention Trial
Park S, Knobf M, Jeon S. Endocrine Therapy–Related Symptoms and Quality of Life in Female Cancer Survivors in the Yale Fitness Intervention Trial. Journal Of Nursing Scholarship 2019, 51: 317-325. PMID: 30874369, DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12471.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAromatase InhibitorsBreast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsExercise TherapyFatigueFemaleHumansMiddle AgedQuality of LifeTamoxifenConceptsFemale cancer survivorsQuality of lifeTherapy-related symptomsExercise intervention groupAromatase inhibitorsEndocrine therapyCancer survivorsExercise interventionIntervention groupBreast Cancer Prevention Trial Symptom ChecklistFunctional assessmentControl groupCancer Therapy-Endocrine SubscalePrevious large clinical trialsEndocrine therapy groupMild symptom distressCancer Therapy-GeneralExercise control groupLarge clinical trialsAdjuvant chemotherapyAdjuvant therapyHormonal therapyExercise groupIntervention trialsWeight management
2018
Healthy Sisters: A Feasibility study of a health behavior intervention for women of color breast cancer survivors
Knobf MT, Erdos D, Jeon S. Healthy Sisters: A Feasibility study of a health behavior intervention for women of color breast cancer survivors. Journal Of Psychosocial Oncology 2018, 36: 597-608. PMID: 29847241, DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1460004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthy lifestyle behaviorsBreast cancer survivorsLifestyle behaviorsCancer survivorsEnd of interventionQuality of lifeHealth behavior interventionsCommunity-based sampleLifestyle interventionPreliminary efficacyPhysical activityFunctional abilityHealth behaviorsHealth responsibilityInteractive interventionInterventionBehavior interventionsSurvivorsWomenStress managementSignificant improvementNutritionStrong evidenceFeasibility studyBaseline
2016
MAHILA: a protocol for evaluating a nurse-delivered mHealth intervention for women with HIV and psychosocial risk factors in India
Reynolds NR, Satyanarayana V, Duggal M, Varghese M, Liberti L, Singh P, Ranganathan M, Jeon S, Chandra PS. MAHILA: a protocol for evaluating a nurse-delivered mHealth intervention for women with HIV and psychosocial risk factors in India. BMC Health Services Research 2016, 16: 352. PMID: 27491288, PMCID: PMC4973541, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1605-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment adherenceHIV infectionMiddle-income countriesDepressive symptomsAntiretroviral treatment adherenceHIV-1 RNANon-specialist nursesMobile health interventionsPsychosocial risk factorsMobile phone interventionQuality of lifeClinical outcomesSpecialist nursesTreatment armsIllness perceptionsPreliminary efficacyRisk factorsOutcome measuresPhone interventionMHealth interventionsPsychosocial barriersHealth interventionsHIVAdherencePsychosocial vulnerabilityExploring the individual patterns of spiritual well-being in people newly diagnosed with advanced cancer: a cluster analysis
Bai M, Dixon J, Williams AL, Jeon S, Lazenby M, McCorkle R. Exploring the individual patterns of spiritual well-being in people newly diagnosed with advanced cancer: a cluster analysis. Quality Of Life Research 2016, 25: 2765-2773. PMID: 27271809, DOI: 10.1007/s11136-016-1328-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCluster AnalysisFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsQuality of LifeSpiritualitySurvivors
2015
Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes
Whittemore R, Liberti LS, Jeon S, Chao A, Minges KE, Murphy K, Grey M. Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes. Pediatric Diabetes 2015, 17: 567-575. PMID: 26611663, PMCID: PMC4882266, DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesSecondary outcomesPsychoeducational programQuality of lifePrimary outcomeClinic recordsPreliminary efficacyMixed model analysisHealth outcomesClinical sitesA1CTargeted reminderBehavioral factorsOutcomesTreatment effectsSignificant differencesDiabetesPerceived stressFamily supportDiabetes websitesFrequent remindersPrescribed programEfficacyTeensGroupAn Advanced Practice Nurse Coordinated Multidisciplinary Intervention for Patients with Late-Stage Cancer: A Cluster Randomized Trial
McCorkle R, Jeon S, Ercolano E, Lazenby M, Reid A, Davies M, Viveiros D, Gettinger S. An Advanced Practice Nurse Coordinated Multidisciplinary Intervention for Patients with Late-Stage Cancer: A Cluster Randomized Trial. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2015, 18: 962-969. PMID: 26305992, PMCID: PMC4638201, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2015.0113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLate-stage cancerSelf-reported clinical outcomesSecondary outcomesPalliative carePatient outcomesMonths postbaselinePrimary patient-reported outcomesEarly palliative careComprehensive cancer carePatient-reported outcomesAdvanced practice nursesWhole patient careLinear mixed model analysisUsual carePrimary outcomeClinical outcomesMultidisciplinary clinicPractice nursesCancer careClinic levelMultidisciplinary interventionTrial designMixed model analysisGeneral linear mixed model analysisTranslational studies
2014
Diabetes self‐management, depressive symptoms, metabolic control and satisfaction with quality of life over time in Chinese youth with type 1 diabetes
Guo J, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Grey M, Zhou Z, He G, Luo Z. Diabetes self‐management, depressive symptoms, metabolic control and satisfaction with quality of life over time in Chinese youth with type 1 diabetes. Journal Of Clinical Nursing 2014, 24: 1258-1268. PMID: 25255710, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesQuality of lifeDeterioration of diabetesDiabetes adaptationDepressive symptomsMetabolic controlCareful surveillancePattern of diabetesWorse metabolic controlLongitudinal descriptive studyBaseline data collectionHealth care systemDiabetesMixed model analysisHealth outcomesSymptomsClinical interventionsDescriptive studyCare systemTime pointsBaselineMonthsPoor qualityInterventionExploring the relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among patients newly diagnosed with advanced cancer
Bai M, Lazenby M, Jeon S, Dixon J, McCorkle R. Exploring the relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among patients newly diagnosed with advanced cancer. Palliative & Supportive Care 2014, 13: 927-935. PMID: 24992001, DOI: 10.1017/s1478951514000820.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeAdvanced cancerFunctional assessmentChronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual WellCancer Therapy-GeneralFACIT-Sp-12Advanced cancer experienceClinical trialsSecondary data analysisCancer experiencePatientsQoLCancerStage 3DiagnosisLongitudinal studyMonthsSpiritual wellControl conditionFuture studiesDaysLong periodAssociationQoL.SPWB
2013
Self-Management as a Mediator of Family Functioning and Depressive Symptoms With Health Outcomes in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Whittemore R, Liberti L, Jeon S, Chao A, Jaser SS, Grey M. Self-Management as a Mediator of Family Functioning and Depressive Symptoms With Health Outcomes in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Western Journal Of Nursing Research 2013, 36: 1254-1271. PMID: 24357648, PMCID: PMC4267676, DOI: 10.1177/0193945913516546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of lifeType 1 diabetesDepressive symptomsGlycemic controlYouth depressive symptomsDiabetes-related outcomesElevated depressive symptomsFamily functioningHealth outcomesSymptomsType 1Self-ManagementDiabetesSample of adolescentsCausal pathwaysAdolescentsOutcomesYoung adolescentsFamily conflictMediators of 12-Month Outcomes of Two Internet Interventions for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Jaser SS, Whittemore R, Chao A, Jeon S, Faulkner MS, Grey M. Mediators of 12-Month Outcomes of Two Internet Interventions for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 2013, 39: 306-315. PMID: 24163439, PMCID: PMC3959262, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jst081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 1 diabetesQuality of lifeInternet interventionsTreatment effectsInternet-based interventionsMultisite clinical trialCoping skillsClinical trialsBetter outcomesDiabetes educationDiabetesManaging diabetesType 1Intervention effectsPrimary control copingStress reactivityInterventionOutcomesImproved qualityMediatorsHemoglobinControl copingDifferent mechanisms
2012
Coping, Self-Management, and Adaptation in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Jaser SS, Faulkner MS, Whittemore R, Jeon S, Murphy K, Delamater A, Grey M. Coping, Self-Management, and Adaptation in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2012, 43: 311-319. PMID: 22274724, PMCID: PMC3350612, DOI: 10.1007/s12160-012-9343-z.Peer-Reviewed Original Research