Publications by authors named "Rachel R Codden"
Background: Regular physical activity improves cancer survivors' health-related quality of life and physical function. We estimated the proportion of Utah cancer survivors meeting U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Describe material financial hardship (e.g., using savings, credit card debt), insurance, and access to care experienced by Utah cancer survivors; investigate urban-rural differences in financial hardship.
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- - The study assessed the accuracy of race and Hispanic ethnicity data collected by the Utah Cancer Registry by comparing it to self-reported information from 3,162 cancer survivors surveyed between 2015-2022.
- - Results showed discrepancies, particularly in the Hispanic category, where the registry reported 12.1% compared to 10.2% self-reporting, and significant misclassification for American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) individuals.
- - The findings highlighted the need for improved accuracy in capturing race and ethnicity data in cancer registries to better reflect the diversity of patient populations, especially for AIAN individuals.
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- The 2016-2020 Utah Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Control Plan focused on improving cancer survivorship experiences, and this paper evaluates how well these goals are being met through nine specific indicators.
- A survey of 1,793 cancer survivors from Utah revealed that while most reported good pain control and overall health, nearly half had physical or emotional limitations, with disparities noticed among different age groups.
- The findings highlight an increase in the availability of survivorship care plans but indicate younger survivors are less likely to receive these plans, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to enhance the quality of life for all survivors.