Publications by authors named "Barbara A Wood"
Background: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs), mostly conducted among minority populations, have reported that motivational interviewing (MI) can improve medication adherence.
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of MI and of the MI delivery format, fidelity assessment, fidelity-based feedback, counselors' background and MI exposure time on adherence.
Data Sources: We searched the MEDLINE database for studies published from 1966 until February 2015.
Background: Hospice and palliative care are underutilized among patients at the end of their lives despite evidence that they improve patient satisfaction and reduce costs.
Objective: To synthesize evidence regarding interventions to increase hospice referral/enrollment.
Design And Measurements: We conducted a systematic review of the literature and selected studies that evaluated interventions aimed at increasing hospice use.
Objectives: To discuss the scientific rationale for the use of monoclonal antibodies in cancer treatment and distinguish the unique characteristics of selected monoclonal antibodies.
Data Sources: Published scientific papers, abstracts, review articles, and book chapters.
Conclusion: The continued discovery of intrinsic antigens/epitopes specific to malignant cells and the science of immune cell activation demonstrates the durability of monoclonal antibodies as mainstream immunotherapy.