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| Jane M ZapkaSummaryAffiliation: Medical University of South Carolina Country: USA Publications
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Organizational systems to support publicly funded tobacco treatment servicesJane G Zapka
Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
Am J Prev Med 28:338-45. 2005....- A mixed methods descriptive investigation of readiness to change in rural hospitals participating in a tele-critical care interventionJane Zapka
Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina MUSC, 135 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC, 29425, USA
BMC Health Serv Res 13:33. 2013..abstract:.. - Screening colonoscopy in the US: attitudes and practices of primary care physiciansJane Zapka
Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
J Gen Intern Med 27:1150-8. 2012..Little is known about factors driving the increase, but primary care physicians (PCPs) play a central role in CRC screening delivery... - Multilevel factors affecting quality: examples from the cancer care continuumJane Zapka
Department of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Rm 302H, 135 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr 2012:11-9. 2012..While research examining multilevel intervention is a priority, it presents numerous study design, measurement, and analytic challenges... 
End-of-life communication and hospital nurses: an educational pilotJane G Zapka
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
J Cardiovasc Nurs 21:223-31. 2006..Data also illustrated that the challenge of facing issues about dying are complicated by a work force of relatively young staff and low exposure to few actual deaths during relatively short lengths of stay...- Keeping a Step Ahead: formative phase of a workplace intervention trial to prevent obesityJane Zapka
Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon Street, P O Box 250835, Charleston, SC 29425
Obesity (Silver Spring) 15:27S-36S. 2007..The purpose of the formative research phase was to increase the feasibility, effectiveness, and likelihood of sustainability of the intervention... - Validation of colorectal cancer screening behaviorsJane G Zapka
Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charliston, SC 29425, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 17:745-7. 2008 - Innovative provider- and health system-directed approaches to improving colorectal cancer screening deliveryJane Zapka
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA
Med Care 46:S62-7. 2008 - An interdisciplinary workshop to improve palliative care: advanced heart failure--clinical guidelines and healing wordsJane G Zapka
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
Palliat Support Care 4:37-46. 2006.... - Factors related to weight loss behavior in a multiracial/ethnic workforceJane Zapka
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA
Ethn Dis 19:154-60. 2009..We examined whether factors associated with attempting to lose weight in a hospital-based employee workforce varied by race/ethnicity... - Lifestyle behaviours and weight among hospital-based nursesJane M Zapka
Department of Biometry, Bioinformatics and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
J Nurs Manag 17:853-60. 2009.... 
Factors in quality care--the case of follow-up to abnormal cancer screening tests--problems in the steps and interfaces of careJane Zapka
Department of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr 2010:58-71. 2010....- Physicians' colorectal cancer screening discussion and recommendation patternsJane M Zapka
Department of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, 135 Cannon Street, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 20:509-21. 2011..This article profiles patterns of discussion about and recommendations for screening and explores potential associations with multilevel factors (patient, clinician, practice, and environment)... - Advanced heart failure: prognosis, uncertainty, and decision makingJane G Zapka
Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Epidemiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
Congest Heart Fail 13:268-74. 2007..Given the complexities of caring for elderly persons with heart failure and comorbid conditions, there are significant opportunities for improving physician skills in decision making, patient-centered counseling, and palliative care... - Validation of diabetes health-related quality-of-life instruments using cognitive interviewing with older African AmericansGayenell S Magwood
College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425 1600, USA
J Nurs Meas 17:195-220. 2009.... - Factors associated with illness perception among critically ill patients and surrogatesDee Ford
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Dr, 812 CSB, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
Chest 138:59-67. 2010..We investigated illness perceptions among critically ill patients or their surrogates in a university medical ICU using a prospective survey. We hypothesized that these would vary by demographic, personal, and clinical measures... - Barriers to hospice enrollment among lung cancer patients: a survey of family members and physiciansDee W Ford
Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina29425, USA
Palliat Support Care 6:357-62. 2008..Despite the advantages of hospice care for lung cancer patients, many are enrolled late in the course of their illness or not at all. We sought to identify reasons for this pattern... - A review of systematic reviews evaluating diabetes interventions: focus on quality of life and disparitiesGayenell S Magwood
MSN, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, 99 Jonathan Lucas Street, PO Box 250160, Charleston, SC 29425
Diabetes Educ 34:242-65. 2008.... - Feeding alternatives in patients with dementia: examining the evidenceDonald Garrow
Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 5:1372-8. 2007..The data suggest that hand feeding may be a viable alternative to tube feeding in elderly patients with dementia, although a direct comparison trial of the 2 interventions is lacking... - Coronary heart disease multiple risk factor reduction. Providers' perspectivesMilagros C Rosal
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Am J Prev Med 27:54-60. 2004..This study investigated (1) physicians' views of challenges faced in managing patients with MRF; (2) the counseling and management methods they utilize; and (3) possible strategies to enhance MRF intervention in the primary care setting... - Expanding the chronic care framework to improve diabetes management: the REACH case studyCarolyn Jenkins
Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, SC, USA
Prog Community Health Partnersh 4:65-79. 2010..Reducing the burden of chronic conditions among minorities requires novel approaches to prevent and manage disease... - Improving colorectal cancer screening in primary care practice: innovative strategies and future directionsCarrie N Klabunde
Health Services and Economics Branch, Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, EPN 4005, 6130 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892 7344, USA
J Gen Intern Med 22:1195-205. 2007..Active engagement and support of practices are essential for the enormous potential of CRC screening to be realized... - Physician perspectives on end-of-life care: factors of race, specialty, and geographyCindy L Carter
Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
Palliat Support Care 4:257-71. 2006..To illuminate physicians' perceptions about differences among their African-American and Caucasian patients' preferences for end-of-life care... - Print information to inform decisions about mammography screening participation in 16 countries with population-based programsJane G Zapka
University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Patient Educ Couns 63:126-37. 2006..To profile and compare the content and presentation of written communications related to informed decision-making about mammography... - Screening for colorectal cancer on the front lineStephenie C Lemon
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 98:915-23. 2003..However, patient refusal for sigmoidoscopy was common. Results indicate that multiple levels of intervention, including patient and provider education and systems strategies, may help increase prevalence... - Challenges to research in urban community health centersStephenie C Lemon
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Am J Public Health 96:626-8. 2006..The call for research in "real world" settings such as CHCs must be matched with greater understanding of the challenges, as well as the resources to meet those challenges... - Healthcare system factors and colorectal cancer screeningJane G Zapka
Medical School, University of Massachusetts, Worcester 01655, USA
Am J Prev Med 23:28-35. 2002..Developing effective programs to promote colorectal cancer (CRC) screening requires understanding of the effect of healthcare system factors on access to screening and adherence to guidelines... - Tobacco control efforts in managed care: what do the doctors think?Leif I Solberg
HealthPartners Research Foundation, Minneapolis, Minn 55440 1524, USA
Am J Manag Care 10:193-8. 2004.... - Interdisciplinary collaboration for health professional education in cancer controlMary Jo White
Department of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01655, USA
J Cancer Educ 19:37-44. 2004.... - Tobacco-control policies in 11 leading managed care organizations: progress and challengesNancy A Rigotti
Tobacco Research and Treatment Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Boston 02114, USA
Eff Clin Pract 5:130-6. 2002..Although evidence-based national guidelines for tobacco-dependence treatment have been available since 1996, translating these guidelines into clinical practice is challenging... - End-of-life care and African Americans: voices from the communityCarolyn Jenkins
Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing College of Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA
J Palliat Med 8:585-92. 2005..A community-campus partnership was formed to guide a needs assessment related to end-of-life care in a Southern, urban, African American community. This paper presents focus group findings related to end-of-life and palliative care... - Recommendations for care related to follow-up of abnormal cancer screening tests: accuracy of patient reportElaine Puleo
University of Massachusetts, School of Public Health, USA
Eval Health Prof 28:310-27. 2005..There were no significant predictors of congruence for the abnormal mammogram test sample from the potential variables collected. Raw agreement rates support using patient self-report in assessing abnormal test follow-up recommendations... - Mammography screening after breast cancer diagnosis in a first degree female relative: age group differences (United States)Stephenie C Lemon
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Cancer Causes Control 17:1053-65. 2006..To examine age group differences in predictors of mammography screening in women with a first-degree female relative (FDFR) with recent diagnosis of breast cancer... - Assessing third-year medical students' breast cancer screening skillsSusan V Barrett
Office of Medical Evaluation, Division of Research and Evaluation, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01655, USA
Acad Med 77:905-10. 2002..Although confidence in counseling was related to counseling performance, the stability of this perception and how that translates into future cancer-control practices remain in question... - Treating nicotine dependence during pregnancy and postpartum: understanding clinician knowledge and performanceDebra P Bonollo
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
Patient Educ Couns 48:265-74. 2002..Educational programs targeting OB, WIC, and PED providers' knowledge about effective smoking cessation counseling strategies and their confidence in being effective with patients are needed... - A framework for improving the quality of cancer care: the case of breast and cervical cancer screeningJane G Zapka
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 12:4-13. 2003.... - A path analysis of factors associated with distress among first-degree female relatives of women with breast cancer diagnosisKenneth E Fletcher
Psychiatry Department, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Health Psychol 25:413-24. 2006..A close relationship with the cancer patient was related to higher cancer-specific distress but lower general distress. Further understanding of the process of adjustment in these women awaits longitudinal study... - Implementation of systems strategies for breast and cervical cancer screening services in health maintenance organizationsKarin Valentine Goins
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Meyers Primary Care Institute University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Am J Manag Care 9:745-55. 2003..To describe the systems strategies used to reduce failures in delivery of breast and cervical cancer screening services in HMOs with high performance rates for these services... - Evaluation of current tobacco curriculum at 12 US medical schoolsCatherine A Powers
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA
J Cancer Educ 19:212-9. 2004..Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Education at US Medical Schools (PACE), a National Cancer Institute funded project, was launched to assess and improve curriculum content and teaching at 12 US medical schools... - Processes of care in cervical and breast cancer screening and follow-up--the importance of communicationJane G Zapka
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Prev Med 39:81-90. 2004..Given limited research, we investigated patient reports of processes of care related to screening follow-up, timing of result notification, communication issues, and adherence following an abnormal mammogram or Pap test... - Health behavior change among women with recent familial diagnosis of breast cancerStephenie C Lemon
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
Prev Med 39:253-62. 2004..Although first-degree female relatives (FDFR) of women with breast cancer are at increased risk for the disease, little is understood about how familial diagnosis impacts health behaviors and what personal factors predict such changes... - Care at the end of life: focus on communication and raceJane G Zapka
Medical University of South Carolina, USA
J Aging Health 18:791-813. 2006..Discussion: Although additional research on factors related to communication is important, initiation of patient-centered counseling by all physicians with seriously ill patients is essential... - Interventions for patients, providers, and health care organizationsJane G Zapka
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
Cancer 101:1165-87. 2004.... - Reason for late-stage breast cancer: absence of screening or detection, or breakdown in follow-up?Stephen H Taplin
Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, WA, USA
J Natl Cancer Inst 96:1518-27. 2004..However, despite high national mammography screening rates, late-stage breast cancers still occur, possibly because of failures in screening implementation... - Patient education for colon cancer screening: a randomized trial of a video mailed before a physical examinationJane G Zapka
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA
Ann Intern Med 141:683-92. 2004..CONCLUSIONS: A mailed video had no effect on the overall rate of colorectal cancer screening and only modestly improved sigmoidoscopy screening rates among patients in primary care practices... - Comprehensive cancer screening in a primary care population: Gender differences in the impact of ambulatory care system factorsStephenie C Lemon
Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
J Ambul Care Manage 28:86-97. 2005..Characteristics of the patient-physician relationship are an important predictor of screening among women but not men. Among men, however, greater contact with the medical care system is important... - Physician assistants as providers of surgically induced abortion servicesMarlene B Goldman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Am J Public Health 94:1352-7. 2004..We compared complication rates after surgical abortions performed by physician assistants with rates after abortions performed by physicians...