Publications by authors named "R Klimmek"
Aging with independence benefits individuals, family, and society. To achieve independence, older adults must be able to function in their homes. This function is determined both by their abilities and by the environment in which they maneuver.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose/objectives: To examine and refine the Illness Trajectory Framework, and to address transitional cancer survivorship.
Data Sources: CINAHL®, PubMed, and relevant Institute of Medicine reports were searched for survivors' experiences during the year following treatment.
Data Synthesis: Using an abstraction tool, 68 articles were selected from the initial search (N > 700).
Article Synopsis
- Older African Americans experience significant challenges accessing advanced cancer care, highlighting the need for culturally relevant support during treatment.
- The study gathered insights from cancer survivors about their treatment experiences and suggestions for improvement, revealing four key issues: the lack of cancer education, the significance of faith, the necessity of support networks, and difficulties in expressing financial needs.
- Many participants struggled with the costs of treatment, and few sought help beyond their families, indicating a gap in available resources for this population.
Training of community health workers to deliver cancer patient navigation to rural African American seniors.
Prog Community Health Partnersh
September 2012
Background: Rural African American (AA) seniors may experience significant challenges during cancer treatment. Previous research suggests community health workers (CHWs) can provide effective cancer patient navigation (CPN) support.
Objectives: To develop a Train the Trainers (TTT) program for CHWs in rural Central Virginia who would navigate local AA seniors with cancer and train their support persons to provide similar types of assistance.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of nurse volunteers caring for children after the Haiti earthquake in January 2010.
Design And Methods: This descriptive qualitative study using in-depth interviews focuses on the experiences of 10 nurse volunteers.
Results: Four themes emerged: hope amid devastation, professional compromises, universality of children, and emotional impact on nurses.