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| J M ArmerSummaryAffiliation: University of Missouri Country: USA Publications
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Post-breast cancer lymphedema: incidence increases from 12 to 30 to 60 monthsJ M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA
Lymphology 43:118-27. 2010..Furthermore, the variety of criteria used to identify LE, along with the absence of baseline (pre-treatment) measurements, likely contribute to the wide range of LE incidence rates reported in the literature...- A comparison of four diagnostic criteria for lymphedema in a post-breast cancer populationJane M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri Columbia, DC 116 05, EFCC 408, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
Lymphat Res Biol 3:208-17. 2005..Breast cancer survivors are at life-time risk of developing lymphedema (LE). The goal of this research was to describe LE incidence over time among women treated for breast cancer... - Age differences in post-breast cancer lymphedema signs and symptomsJane Armer
MU Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri Columbia and Nursing Research, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
Cancer Nurs 28:200-7; quiz 208-9. 2005..Future research should focus on age differences in LE risk, occurrence, and perceptions of LE-related symptoms in women treated for breast cancer... - The problem of post-breast cancer lymphedema: impact and measurement issuesJane M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing and Nursing Research, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
Cancer Invest 23:76-83. 2005.... - Lymphedema following breast cancer treatment, including sentinel lymph node biopsyJ Armer
MU Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri Columbia, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA
Lymphology 37:73-91. 2004.... - Application of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model to the installation of telemedicine in a rural Missouri nursing homeJane M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri Columbia, 65211, USA
J Nurses Staff Dev 20:42-9. 2004..Findings from this study provided feedback for the implementation and training phases of the project. Most importantly, findings support the appropriateness of this educational model to the healthcare setting... - Predicting breast cancer-related lymphedema using self-reported symptomsJane M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri Columbia, 65211, USA
Nurs Res 52:370-9. 2003.... 
Complementary and alternative medicine use among women with breast cancer: a systematic reviewAusanee Wanchai
Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Buddhachinaraj, Phitsanuloke, Thailand
Clin J Oncol Nurs 14:E45-55. 2010..Oncology nurses should learn more about CAM use among women with breast cancer. Open communication about CAM use helps ensure that safe and holistic care is provided. Additional research in this particular area is needed...- Breast cancer survivors' perspectives of care practices in Western and alternative medicineAusanee Wanchai
Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 37:494-500. 2010..To explore perspectives of breast cancer survivors about their care with Western medicine and alternative medicine... 
Problem-solving style and adaptation in breast cancer survivors: a prospective analysisP Paul Heppner
Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri, 16 Hill Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
J Cancer Surviv 3:128-36. 2009..This study examined the role of problem-solving style as a predictor of emotional distress, adjustment to breast cancer, and physical function immediately post-surgery and 12 months later...- Post-breast cancer lymphedema in aging women: self-management and implications for nursingJane M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, 65211, USA
J Gerontol Nurs 31:29-39. 2005..Guidelines for LE prevention and management are presented, with application to the special needs of the older breast cancer survivor. Nursing implications are discussed, with recommendations for future study... - A case study of the use of telemedicine by advanced practice nurses in rural MissouriJane M Armer
Sinclair School of Nursing, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA
J Contin Educ Nurs 34:226-33. 2003..CONCLUSION: This preliminary study provides support for the role of telemedicine in augmenting the role of the advanced practice nurse in a variety of rural settings... - Measuring the psychological impact of mindfulness meditation on health among patients with cancer: a literature reviewYaowarat Matchim
Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand
Oncol Nurs Forum 34:1059-66. 2007..To describe the construct of mindfulness meditation and systematically review instruments measuring the psychological impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on health among patients with cancer... - Post-breast cancer lymphedema: understanding women's knowledge of their conditionM Elise Radina
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 31:97-104. 2004..To investigate chronic condition representations and treatment choices among women with post-breast cancer lymphedema (LE) to understand their receipt and use of accurate medical information...
Research Grants
- Long-Term Breast Cancer Treatment Effects: Limb Volume ChangesJane Armer; Fiscal Year: 2007..Without further funding, after April 30, 2006, this opportunity for long-term follow-up will be lost. ..
- Prospective Nursing Study of Breast Cancer LymphedemaJane Armer; Fiscal Year: 2005..The results identifying more complex relationships between the physiological and psychosocial variables will guide development and testing of nursing interventions to prevent, detect, and manage post-breast cancer treatment lymphedema. ..
- Long-Term Breast Cancer Treatment Effects: Limb Volume ChangesJane M Armer; Fiscal Year: 2010..Without further funding, after April 30, 2006, this opportunity for long-term follow-up will be lost. ..