Data Requests

This dataset will be used for two purposes: 1) to explore novel statistical methods for clustering longitudinal data; 2) to satisfy the requirements for a longitudinal data analysis course in the Colorado School of Public Health, BIOS 6643. Dr. Colborn and Dr. Juarez-Colunga will act as mentors on this project

High-quality, open communication is a standard of palliative care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients at the end of life. However, clinicians might have difficulty identifying the unique communication needs and preferences of each patient, which can lead to communication breakdowns and less effective care. Exploring negative communication experiences

The purpose of this study is to examine factors affecting the use of hospice and palliative care among adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients diagnosed with cancer. A secondary data analysis of an existing dataset from Dr. Jennifer Mack’s study, “Barriers to Hospice and Palliative Care Utilization among Adolescent and

Although there are studies that demonstrate improved symptom management, improved quality of life, and increased satisfaction, there remains no consensus on methodology for measuring effectiveness in the economic evaluation of palliative care or a study that quantifies the relationship between palliative care effectiveness in a value equation measure. The research

The goal of this project is to explore associations between polypharmacy and patient-centered outcomes in a cohort of patients with advanced, life-limiting illness. Understanding the relationship between polypharmacy, symptom burden and quality of life is significant because polypharmacy is an increasingly prevalent and modifiable risk factor among patients with serious

Dyspnea is common amongst patients with serious, life-limiting medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease and cancer. Polypharmacy is associated with falls, hospitalization and mortality in older persons. Targeting which medications are preferred for discontinuation remains a challenge. Statins are common in older patients and are prescribed to reduce risk for poor cardiovascular

Along with pain and other symptoms, psychological symptoms are prevalent in cancer patients, especially in advanced stages. A range of treatments have been developed to address both physical and psychological symptoms in advanced cancer patients, with massage therapy (MT; an approach involving manual manipulation of soft tissue) gaining increasing attention