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  • Equitable approach to introductory calculus-based physics courses focused on problem solving PHYSICAL REVIEW PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH Burkholder, E., Salehi, S., Sackeyfio, S., Mohamed-Hinds, N., Wieman, C. 2022; 18 (2)

    View details for DOI 10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.18.020124

    View details for Web of Science ID 000880058300001

  • Patient Perspectives of Inpatient Telemedicine During COVID-19: A Qualitative Assessment. JMIR formative research Vilendrer, S., Sackeyfio, S., Akinbami, E., Ghosh, R., Luu, J. H., Pathak, D., Shimada, M., Williamson, E. E., Shieh, L. 2022

    Abstract

    Telemedicine has been adopted in the inpatient setting to facilitate clinical interactions between on-site clinicians and isolated hospitalized patients. Such remote interactions have the potential to reduce pathogen exposure and use of personal protective equipment but may also pose new safety concerns given prior evidence that isolated patients can receive suboptimal care. Formal evaluations into the use and practical acceptance of inpatient telemedicine amongst hospitalized patients are lacking.We aimed to evaluate the experience of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 with inpatient telemedicine introduced as an infection control measure during the pandemic.We conducted a qualitative evaluation in a COVID-19 designated non-intensive care hospital unit at a large academic health center (Stanford Health Care) October 2020 through January 2021. Semi-structured qualitative interviews focused on patient experience, impact on quality of care, communication, and mental health. Purposive sampling were used to recruit participants represent-ing diversity across varying demographics until thematic saturation was reached. Interview transcripts were qualitatively analyzed using an inductive-deductive approach.Interviews with 20 hospitalized patients suggested non-emergency clinical care and bridging to in-person care comprised the majority of inpatient telemedicine use. Nurses were reported to enter the room and call on the tablet far more frequently than physicians, who typically entered the room at least daily. Patients reported broad acceptance of the technology, citing improved convenience and reduced anxiety but preferred in-person care where possible. Quality of care was believed to be similar to in-person care with the exception of a few patients who wanted more frequent in-person examinations. Ongoing challenges included low volume, shifting tablet location, and inconsistent verbal introductions from the clinical team.Patient experiences with in-patient telemedicine were largely favorable. Although most patients ex-pressed a preference for in-person care, telemedicine was acceptable given the circumstances asso-ciated with COVID-19. Technical and care team use improvements may enhance acceptability. Fur-ther evaluation is needed to understand the impact of inpatient telemedicine and the optimal balance between in-person and virtual care in the hospital setting.

    View details for DOI 10.2196/32933

    View details for PubMedID 35147510

  • Symptoms and survivorship needs differences between “good sleepers” and “bad sleepers” in survivors of breast and gynecologic cancers Sleep Medicine Palesh, O., Tolby, L. T., Hofmeister, E., Fisher, S., Solomon, N. L., Sackeyfio, S., Berek, J. S., Kurian, A. W., Cassidy-Eagle, E., Schapira, L. 2022

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.07.002

  • Greater Financial Toxicity Relates to Greater Distress and Worse Quality of Life Among Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors. Psycho-oncology Benedict, C., Fisher, S., Schapira, L., Chao, S., Sackeyfio, S., Sullivan, T., Pollom, E., Berek, J. S., Kurian, A. W., Palesh, O. 2021

    Abstract

    Financial toxicity includes distress and burden from cancer-related costs. Women are more likely to experience worse cancer-related financial outcomes than men. This study evaluated breast and gynecologic cancer patients' subjective experiences of financial toxicity and associations with distress and quality of life (QOL).A cross-sectional survey study included measures of financial toxicity (Comprehensive Score for financial Toxicity [COST] Version 2), distress (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-4]), and QOL (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy [FACT-G]). Chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVAs examined bivariate relationships. Two regression models tested associations between financial toxicity and distress and QOL, controlling for covariates. Financial toxicity subgroups were compared based on a validated grading system.Participants (N=273; 74% breast cancer) averaged 54.65 years (SD=12.08), were 3.42 years (SD=4.20) post-diagnosis, and 33% reported cancer-related change in employment status. Financial toxicity was "mild" overall (COST M=26.11, SD=11.14); 32% worried about cancer-related financial problems (quite a bit/very much; item-level analysis). Worse financial toxicity related to younger age (p<.001), identifying as a non-Asian minority (p=.03) or Hispanic (p=.01), being single (p<.001), lower education (p=.004), lower income (p<.001), late-stage disease (p=.001), recurrent disease (p=.004), and active treatment (p<.001). In separate multivariable models, greater financial toxicity related to greater distress (β=-.45 p<.001) and worse QOL (β=.58, p<.001). Financial toxicity subgroups reported clinically significant differences in distress and QOL (p's<.05).Cancer-related financial burden is associated with pervasive negative effects and may impact subgroups differently. Future research should explore financial experiences across subgroups, aiming to better identify those at risk and build targeted interventions. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

    View details for DOI 10.1002/pon.5763

    View details for PubMedID 34224603

  • FINANCIAL TOXICITY RELATES TO GREATER DISTRESS AND WORSE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SURVIVORS Benedict, C., Fisher, S., Schapira, L., Chao, S., Sackeyfio, S., Sullivan, T., Palesh, O. OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. 2020: S549

    View details for Web of Science ID 000546262401320