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| KATHLEEN R ELLSummaryAffiliation: University of Southern California Country: USA Publications
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Depressive symptom deterioration among predominantly Hispanic diabetes patients in safety net careKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90089 0411, USA
Psychosomatics 53:347-55. 2012....
One-year postcollaborative depression care trial outcomes among predominantly Hispanic diabetes safety net patientsKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, MRF 102R MC 0411, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Gen Hosp Psychiatry 33:436-42. 2011..The aim of this study was to determine sustained effectiveness in reducing depression symptoms and improving depression care 1 year following intervention completion...
One-year follow-up of collaborative depression care for low-income, predominantly Hispanic patients with cancerKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 669 W 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Psychiatr Serv 62:162-70. 2011..This study assessed longer-term outcomes of low-income patients with cancer (predominantly female and Hispanic) after treatment in a collaborative model of depression care or in enhanced usual care...
Collaborative depression treatment in older and younger adults with physical illness: pooled comparative analysis of three randomized clinical trialsKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 18:520-30. 2010..There have been few comparisons of the effectiveness of collaborative depression care between older versus younger adults with comorbid illness, particularly among low-income populations...
Collaborative care management of major depression among low-income, predominantly Hispanic subjects with diabetes: a randomized controlled trialKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Diabetes Care 33:706-13. 2010..To determine whether evidence-based socioculturally adapted collaborative depression care improves receipt of depression care and depression and diabetes outcomes in low-income Hispanic subjects...
Depression and diabetes among low-income Hispanics: design elements of a socioculturally adapted collaborative care model randomized controlled trialKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Int J Psychiatry Med 39:113-32. 2009..In addition, baseline data of 387 low-income, 96% Hispanic, enrolled patients with major depression and diabetes are examined to identify study population characteristics consistent with trial design adaptations...
Cancer treatment adherence among low-income women with breast or gynecologic cancer: a randomized controlled trial of patient navigationKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Cancer 115:4606-15. 2009....
Randomized controlled trial of collaborative care management of depression among low-income patients with cancerKathleen Ell
School of Social Work and Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
J Clin Oncol 26:4488-96. 2008..To determine the effectiveness of the Alleviating Depression Among Patients With Cancer (ADAPt-C) collaborative care management for major depression or dysthymia...
Economic stress among low-income women with cancer: effects on quality of lifeKathleen Ell
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089 0411, USA
Cancer 112:616-25. 2008..Although prevalent among low-income minority survivors, the impact of economic stress on quality of life (QOL) remains largely unexplored...
Managing depression in home health care: a randomized clinical trialKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 860 Deer Haven Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
Home Health Care Serv Q 26:81-104. 2007....
Depression, correlates of depression, and receipt of depression care among low-income women with breast or gynecologic cancerKathleen Ell
DSW, School of Social Work 0411, University of Southern California, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA E mail
J Clin Oncol 23:3052-60. 2005..To assess the prevalence of depression among low-income, ethnic minority women with breast or gynecologic cancer, receipt of antidepressant medications or counseling services, and correlates of depression...
Routine PHQ-9 depression screening in home health care: depression, prevalence, clinical and treatment characteristics and screening implementationKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, MRF 102R, MC 0411, University of Southern California, Los Ageles, 90089 0411, USA
Home Health Care Serv Q 24:1-19. 2005..Findings suggest that the use of a routine screening tool for depression can be implemented with minimal in-house training and improves detection of depression among older adults with significant physical and functional impairment...
Depression care for the elderly: reducing barriers to evidence-based practiceKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern Califonia, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Home Health Care Serv Q 25:115-48. 2006..There is strong empirical support for implementing strategies to improve depression care for older adults...
Patient navigation and case management following an abnormal mammogram: a randomized clinical trialKathleen Ell
University of Southern California, School of Social Work, USA
Prev Med 44:26-33. 2007..This study was designed to test the effectiveness of a structured counseling and patient navigation intervention for improving follow-up rates at a large public sector medical center...
Improving treatment of depression among low-income patients with cancer: the design of the ADAPt-C studyKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Gen Hosp Psychiatry 29:223-31. 2007..The primary goal is to test the effectiveness of socioculturally tailored collaborative care intervention in improving depression and quality of life outcomes among low-income ethnic minority patients with major depression and cancer...
Integrating mental health screening and abnormal cancer screening follow-up: an intervention to reach low-income womenKathleen Ell
University of Southern California, School of Social Work, Los Angeles 90089-0411, USA
Community Ment Health J 38:311-25. 2002..Forty-seven women with disorders were receiving no depression care...
Abnormal cervical screen follow-up among low-income Latinas: Project SAFeKathleen Ell
School of Social Work, University of Southern California, MRF 214 (MC 0411, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA
J Womens Health Gend Based Med 11:639-51. 2002..SAFe appears highly acceptable to women and may significantly enhance medical care management following an abnormal cervical screen for a carefully targeted group of women at risk for suboptimal follow-up adherence...
AzĂșcar y nervios: explanatory models and treatment experiences of Hispanics with diabetes and depressionLeopoldo J Cabassa
University of Southern California, School of Social Work, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Los Angeles, CA 90089 0411, USA
Soc Sci Med 66:2413-24. 2008....
Abnormal mammogram follow-up: a pilot study women with low incomeKathleen Ell
University of Southern California School of Social Work, Los Angeles, California 90089-0411, USA
Cancer Pract 10:130-8. 2002..Problems in locating women for enrollment were experienced...
Research Grants
- Multifaceted Depression Diabetes Program for HispanicsKathleen Ell; Fiscal Year: 2007..e., diet, exercise, checking blood glucose, and taking diabetic medication), decreased HbA1c levels and diabetes symptoms; and c) will improve function and satisfaction with diabetic and depression care vs. UC. ..
- Multifaceted Oncology Depression Program for LatinosKathleen Ell; Fiscal Year: 2007..UC. Secondary questions include what is the effect of MODP on symptoms such as pain and fatigue and functional impairment from these symptoms. ..
- Improving Patient Adherence to Cancer TreatmentKathleen Ell; Fiscal Year: 2004..5 IMPAACT intervention effects will be mediated by changes in targets of the components of the intervention, viz., strengthened intentions, reduced emotional barriers particularly depression, and reduced practical and system barriers. ..
- Oncology Depression Program--Latinas with CancerKathleen Ell; Fiscal Year: 2002....
- MULTIFACETED HOME CARE DEPRESSION PROGRAMKathleen Ell; Fiscal Year: 2002..usual care patients; and (2) cost-benefit comparisons of estimates of direct costs of the intervention and usual care arms. ..
- Multifaceted Oncology Depression Program for LatinosKathleen Ell; Fiscal Year: 2007..UC. Secondary questions include what is the effect of MODP on symptoms such as pain and fatigue and functional impairment from these symptoms. ..
