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| G P QuinnSummaryAffiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Country: USA Publications
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BRCA carriers' thoughts on risk management in relation to preimplantation genetic diagnosis and childbearing: when too many choices are just as difficult as noneGwendolyn P Quinn
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Division of Population Sciences, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Oncologic Science, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Fertil Steril 94:2473-5. 2010....
Having cancer does not change wanting a baby: healthy adolescent girls' perceptions of cancer-related infertilityGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Oncologic Science, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Adolesc Health 52:164-9. 2013....
Missing content from health-related quality of life instruments: interviews with young adult survivors of childhood cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
Health Outcomes and Behavior, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Qual Life Res 22:111-8. 2013..The purpose of this study was to investigate the relevance and accuracy of standardized HRQoL instruments used with YASCC...
Physicians' undecided attitudes toward posthumous reproduction: fertility preservation in cancer patients with a poor prognosisGwendolyn P Quinn
Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Support Oncol 10:160-5. 2012..In a national study of US oncologists, we examined attitudes toward the use of fertility preservation among patients with a poor prognosis, focusing on attitudes toward posthumous reproduction...
Preserving the right to future children: an ethical case analysisGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Am J Bioeth 12:38-43. 2012..Based on Beauchamp and Childress's principlism approach of respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice, pursing OTC was ethically justified...
Cancer patients' fears related to clinical trial participation: a qualitative studyGwendolyn P Quinn
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Cancer Educ 27:257-62. 2012..In conclusion, providers might consider addressing the role of fear in patients' considering participating in a clinical trial...
Congruence of reproductive concerns among adolescents with cancer and parents: pilot testing an adapted instrumentGwendolyn P Quinn
College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Pediatrics 129:e930-6. 2012..To identify whether a health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument intended to capture reproductive concerns is sensitive and appropriate for adolescent patients with cancer...
Developing a referral system for fertility preservation among patients with newly diagnosed cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
J Natl Compr Canc Netw 9:1219-25. 2011..Through referring and providing patient information, this referral system allows oncologists to fulfill their obligation and make informed decisions about fertility preservation, thereby improving the full cancer care continuum...
Impact of physicians' personal discomfort and patient prognosis on discussion of fertility preservation with young cancer patientsGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Patient Educ Couns 77:338-43. 2009..This study sought to determine if physician's personal discomfort with the topic of FP and a patient's prognosis would have an impact on the likelihood of discussing FP with cancer patients...
Physician referral for fertility preservation in oncology patients: a national study of practice behaviorsGwendolyn P Quinn
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Clin Oncol 27:5952-7. 2009..This study examined the referral practices of oncologists in the United States...
Decisions and ethical issues among BRCA carriers and the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosisG P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Tampa, FL, USA
Minerva Med 100:371-83. 2009..This review paper describes the BRCA 1/2 population, discusses preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and describes the decisions and ethical issues related to PGD among the BRCA 1/ 2 population...
Frozen hope: fertility preservation for women with cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center USF Health Outcomes, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Midwifery Womens Health 55:175-80. 2010....
State laws and regulations addressing third-party reimbursement for infertility treatment: implications for cancer survivorsGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, Florida University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Fertil Steril 95:72-8. 2011..To examine codified state policies related to infertility and assess their implications for cancer patients. Lack of insurance is often identified as a barrier to use of fertility preservation (FP) services...
High risk men's perceptions of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis for hereditary breast and ovarian cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
Hum Reprod 25:2543-50. 2010..This study sought to explore perceptions and attitudes towards PGD among males who either carry a BRCA mutation or have a partner or first degree relative with a BRCA mutation...
Lung cancer patients' decisions about clinical trials and the theory of planned behaviorGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Cancer Educ 26:641-8. 2011..Results indicate that the theory of planned behavior may be a useful tool to examine psychosocial needs in relation to behavioral intention of clinical trial participation...
Developing a common language for using social marketing: an analysis of Public Health literatureGwendolyn P Quinn
University of South Florida, College of Medicine, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Health Mark Q 27:334-53. 2010..Identifying a common language in the description and design of social marketing interventions will benefit researchers and practitioners interested in social marketing as a behavior change approach...
Enhancing oncology health care provider's sensitivity to cultural communication to reduce cancer disparities: a pilot studyGwendolyn P Quinn
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Cancer Educ 26:322-5. 2011..Findings from a pre-post test indicate an overall positive response to the workshop. Results from this study can help inform future efforts to enhance cultural competency among health providers...
Who decides? Decision making and fertility preservation in teens with cancer: a review of the literatureGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
J Adolesc Health 49:337-46. 2011..This review summarizes the available published data on aspects of decision making and FP in adolescent cancer patients...
Conflict between values and technology: perceptions of preimplantation genetic diagnosis among women at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancerGwendolyn P Quinn
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Fam Cancer 8:441-9. 2009..Further research is needed to determine how this population would like this information presented to them and how best to instruct health care professionals to present this topic to women who do not know to ask about it...
Evaluation of educational materials from a social marketing campaign to promote folic acid use among Hispanic women: insight from Cuban and Puerto Rican ethnic subgroupsGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Oncologic Services, College of Medicine, University of South College of Medicine at H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
J Immigr Minor Health 11:406-14. 2009..Once the participants reviewed the materials, they were asked 10 post-test questions about the materials. The results of the evaluation are discussed...
Discussion of fertility preservation with newly diagnosed patients: oncologists' viewsGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
J Cancer Surviv 1:146-55. 2007..This qualitative study sought to identify current physician FP communication practices and determine factors that may impact communication efforts regarding FP...
Patient-physician communication barriers regarding fertility preservation among newly diagnosed cancer patientsGwendolyn P Quinn
College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Soc Sci Med 66:784-9. 2008....
Missed appointments in perinatal care: response variations in quantitative versus qualitative instrumentsGwendolyn P Quinn
College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Med Pract Manage 23:307-13. 2008..Interview data revealed that cognitive barriers may be the more likely reason behind missed appointments than structural barriers such as transportation and lack of childcare...
Fertility preservation and adolescent/young adult cancer patients: physician communication challengesGwendolyn P Quinn
University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Oncologic Sciences, Tampa, Florida 33647, USA
J Adolesc Health 44:394-400. 2009..This paper provides a preliminary exploration into the barriers experienced by physicians in discussing cancer related fertility issues with patients aged 12-18...
Attitudes of high-risk women toward preimplantation genetic diagnosisGwendolyn Quinn
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
Fertil Steril 91:2361-8. 2009..To explore the knowledge and attitudes toward preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) of women who have been personally affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer...
Factors associated with preimplantation genetic diagnosis acceptance among women concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancerSusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Division of Population Sciences, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Genet Med 11:757-65. 2009..To assess sociodemographic, clinical, awareness, and attitudinal factors associated with acceptance of preimplantation genetic diagnosis among women concerned about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer...
A message of hope: creation of the Faces of Lung Cancer project for increasing awareness of clinical trialsG P Quinn
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 17:601-10. 2008..By including visual displays, in conjunction with patient interviews, the photo essay is able to generate and blend powerful information and images that provide a richer, more complete portrayal of the context of a patient's experience...
Trends in clinical practice and nurses' attitudes about fertility preservation for pediatric patients with cancerHeather Clayton
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute and Department of Community and Family Health in College of Public Health at University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 35:249-55. 2008..To examine trends in fertility preservation attitudes and behaviors of pediatric oncology nurses and evaluate their awareness of fertility preservation guidelines published in June 2006 by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)...
Adolescent perceptions of violence: formative research findings from a social marketing campaign to reduce violence among middle school youthG P Quinn
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, MDC 44, MRC CANCONT, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Public Health 121:357-66. 2007..To identify the specific barriers and benefits of violent behaviours as noted by middle school youth and to develop a social marketing campaign that attends to the needs and wants of the target audience...
Awareness, perceptions, and provider recommendation related to genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer risk among at-risk Hispanic women: similarities and variations by sub-ethnicitySusan T Vadaparampil
Department of Oncologic Sciences, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
J Genet Couns 19:618-29. 2010..This study provides important preliminary information about areas related to HBOC that require additional education in the Hispanic community as a whole and by sub-ethnicity...
Institutional availability of fertility preservationSusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Clin Pediatr (Phila) 47:302-5. 2008
Pediatric oncology nurses' attitudes related to discussing fertility preservation with pediatric cancer patients and their familiesSusan T Vadaparampil
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 24:255-63. 2007..Therefore, with appropriate intervention, nurses may play a key role in facilitating discussions regarding FP with patients and families...
Promoting pre-conceptional use of folic acid to Hispanic women: a social marketing approachGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Matern Child Health J 10:403-12. 2006..The materials were designed to communicate information about the risks of neural tube defects and the value of folic acid supplementation before conception...
Exploring disparities and variability in perceptions and self-reported colorectal cancer screening among three ethnic subgroups of U. S. BlacksClement K Gwede
H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 37:581-91. 2010..To explore perceptions of colorectal cancer (CRC) and self-reported CRC screening behaviors among ethnic subgroups of U. S. blacks...
Oncology nurses' perceptions of barriers to discussion of fertility preservation with patients with cancerLindsey King
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Clin J Oncol Nurs 12:467-76. 2008....
Oncology social workers' perceptions of barriers to discussing fertility preservation with cancer patientsLindsey King
Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, USA
Soc Work Health Care 47:479-501. 2008..There is a strong need to develop educational interventions aimed at oncology social workers, to help facilitate discussions with patients...
A pilot study of hereditary breast and ovarian knowledge among a multiethnic group of Hispanic women with a personal or family history of cancerSusan T Vadaparampil
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 14:99-106. 2010..To examine knowledge about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) among Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban women...
Sensitivity of self-report mammography use in older womenBenjamin M Craig
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612 9416, USA
Am J Prev Med 37:441-4. 2009..Recent survey evidence indicates a decline in mammography use among older women...
Patient-provider communication and perspectives on smoking cessation and relapse in the oncology settingVani Nath Simmons
Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Tampa, USA
Patient Educ Couns 77:398-403. 2009..To fill a gap in research by examining cancer patient-provider communication regarding tobacco use and patients' perspectives regarding their experiences with smoking cessation and relapse...
Prevalence of cancer visits by physician specialty, 1997-2006Benjamin M Craig
Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, MRC CANCONT, Tampa, FL 33612 9416, USA
J Cancer Educ 25:548-55. 2010..Thus, when trying to contact cancer patients or their physicians, health administrators, researchers, and practitioners should consider targeting general surgeons and primary care physicians in addition to hem/onc specialists...
Recall of and reactions to a surgeon referral letter for BRCA genetic counseling among high-risk breast cancer patientsSusan T Vadaparampil
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
Ann Surg Oncol 16:1973-81. 2009..This qualitative study examined the impact of a surgeon referral letter on recently diagnosed breast cancer patients' uptake of BRCA GC...
Participation of older patients with prostate cancer in Medicare eligible trialsBenjamin M Craig
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida 33612 9416, USA
J Urol 184:901-6. 2010..We estimated the proportion of older patients with prostate cancer who were examined as part of a qualifying clinical trial, and the association between participation and patient characteristics...
Satisfaction with physician recommendation for and information about genetic counseling among breast cancer patientsSusan T Vadaparampil
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Breast J 17:79-82. 2011..From a clinical perspective, the optimal time for attending GC may be BDS. Nevertheless, breast cancer patients appear satisfied with physician recommendation of and information related to GC, regardless of when they attend...
Translation and adaptation of smoking relapse-prevention materials for pregnant and postpartum Hispanic womenVani Nath Simmons
Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, USA
J Health Commun 16:90-107. 2011..The authors' qualitative findings confirm and extend past research that has suggested ways to enhance the cultural relevance and acceptability of a health intervention...
Psychosocial issues related to sexual functioning among African-American prostate cancer survivors and their spousesBrian M Rivers
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Psychooncology 20:106-10. 2011..The aim of this study was to identify and describe the most salient psychosocial concerns related to sexual functioning among African-American (AA) prostate cancer survivors and their spouses...
Development of a brochure for increasing awareness of inherited breast cancer in black womenSusan T Vadaparampil
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 15:59-67. 2011..Further, the complexity of our subject matter (i.e., inherited breast and ovarian cancer) underscores the importance of using inviting visuals and personal vignettes, while maintaining a simple and clear message...
Changing hats: from doctor to patientGwendolyn P Quinn
H.L. Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, University of South Florida, College of Medicine, United States
Patient Educ Couns 66:11-2. 2007
High risk community--men's perceptions of black infant mortality: a qualitative inquiryGwendolyn P Quinn
Moffitt Cancer Center, Health Outcomes and Behavior Program, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA
Am J Mens Health 3:224-37. 2009..The role of the community and possible interventions to involve and educate men were also explored...
Real-time patient satisfaction survey and improvement processGwendolyn P Quinn
Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
Hosp Top 82:26-32. 2004..The general design, materials, and analysis plan can be directed toward the needs of the specific institution (and are available for distribution by contacting the authors)...
Clinical trials and tribulations: lessons learned from recruiting pregnant ex-smokers for relapse preventionElena N Lopez
Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, and the H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33617, USA
Nicotine Tob Res 10:87-96. 2008..The primary difference was that the former had smoked fewer cigarettes per day and reported lower nicotine dependence prior to quitting. Strengths and limitations of the recruitment strategies are discussed...
