Debra Oliver

2023

Close but Not Close Enough: How Distance Caregiving is Associated with Hospice Family Caregiver Hospice Communication Experiences

Starr, L. T., Washington, K., Pitzer, K., Oliver, D. P. & Demiris, G., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Health Communication.

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Family Caregivers’ Challenges in Cancer Pain Management for Patients Receiving Palliative Care

Chi, N. C., Nakad, L., Han, S., Washington, K., Hagiwara, Y., Riffin, C., Oliver, D. P. & Demiris, G., Jan 2023, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 40, 1, p. 43-51 9 p.

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Family caregiving experiences with hospice lung cancer patients compared to other cancer types

Oliver, D. P., Demiris, G., Benson, J., White, P., Wallace, A., Pitzer, K. & Washington, K., 2023, In: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 41, 2, p. 210-225 16 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Hospice Social Work Preferences for the Delivery of Facebook Support Groups: A Discrete Choice Experiment

Oliver, D. P., Eshun-Wilsonova, I., Benson, J., Pitzer, K. & Washington, K. T., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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Perspectives of State Association Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oliver, D. P., Washington, K. T., Benson, J., White, P., White, K., Jones, A., Debosik, L. R. & Demiris, G., Jan 2023, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 40, 1, p. 61-66 6 p.

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1 Scopus citations

2022

A Goal-Directed Model of Collaborative Decision Making in Hospice and Palliative Care

Washington, K. T., Demiris, G., White, P., Mathis, H. C., Forsythe, J. E. & Parker Oliver, D., Apr 2022, In: Journal of Palliative Care. 37, 2, p. 120-124 5 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life, Caregiver Burden, and Perceptions of Caregiver-Centered Communication among Black and White Hospice Family Caregivers

Starr, L. T., Bullock, K., Washington, K., Aryal, S., Parker Oliver, D. & Demiris, G., Apr 2022, In: Journal of palliative medicine. 25, 4, p. 596-605 10 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Examining spoken words and acoustic features of therapy sessions to understand family caregivers’ anxiety and quality of life

Demiris, G., Oliver, D. P., Washington, K. T., Chadwick, C., Voigt, J. D., Brotherton, S. & Naylor, M. D., Apr 2022, In: International Journal of Medical Informatics. 160, 104716.

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Facebook Online Support Groups for Hospice Family Caregivers of Advanced Cancer Patients: Protocol, Facilitation Skills and Promising Outcomes

Parker Oliver, D., Washington, K. T., Benson, J., White, P., Cruz Oliver, D., Smith, J. B., Mazur, J., Lakew, A., Lewis, A. & Demiris, G., 2022, In: Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care. 18, 2, p. 146-159 14 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Family Members’ Perceptions of Caregiver-Centered Communication with Hospice Interdisciplinary Teams: Relationship to Caregiver Wellbeing

Washington, K. T., Demiris, G., Pitzer, K. A., Tunink, C., Benson, J. J. & Oliver, D. P., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Palliative Care.

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1 Scopus citations

Hospice Family Caregiver Perceptions of Benefits and Challenges of a Telenovela Educational Intervention

Cruz-Oliver, D. M., Abshire Saylor, M., Nelson, K. E., Milner, G. E., Blinka, M. D., Durkin, N., Budhathoki, C., Parker-Oliver, D. & Smith, T. J., Jun 1 2022, In: Journal of palliative medicine. 25, 6, p. 945-951 7 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Insomnia Symptoms Among Hospice Family Caregivers: Prevalence and Association with Caregiver Mental and Physical Health, Quality of Life, and Caregiver Burden

Starr, L. T., Washington, K., McPhillips, M. V., Pitzer, K., Demiris, G. & Oliver, D. P., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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2 Scopus citations

Older Adult Engagement with Facebook® Interventions: A Challenge for Nursing Research

Oliver, D. P., Kruse, R. L., Pitzer, K., Washington, K. T., Starr, L. T., Liu, J., Smith, J., Jorgenson, L. & Demiris, G., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 48, 7, p. 10-17 8 p.

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Recruitment, Retention and Intervention Delivery Experiences With Hospice Family Caregivers

Cruz-Oliver, D. M., Milner, G. E., Abshire Saylor, M., Nelson, K. E., Blinka, M. D., Durkin, N., Smith, T. J. & Oliver, D. P., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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The Effect of Digital Literacy on Participation in Social Media Clinical Trials in Cancer: Tailoring an Informed Consent Process

Parker Oliver, D., Demiris, G., Washington, K. T., Pitzer, K. & Ulrich, C., Nov 2022, In: Telemedicine and e-Health. 28, 11, p. 1682-1689 8 p.

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1 Scopus citations

The Lived Experience of Physical Separation for Hospice Patients and Families amid COVID-19

Washington, K. T., Piontek, A., Jabbari, J. A., Benson, J. J., Demiris, G., Tatum, P. E. & Oliver, D. P., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 63, 6, p. 971-979 9 p.

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Open Access

“It was terrible, I didn’t sleep for two years”: A mixed methods exploration of sleep and its effects among family caregivers of in-home hospice patients at end-of-life

Starr, L. T., Washington, K. T., McPhillips, M. V., Pitzer, K., Demiris, G. & Oliver, D. P., Dec 2022, In: Palliative Medicine. 36, 10, p. 1504-1521 18 p.

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2021

A Pilot Study of An Intervention to Increase Family Member Involvement in Nursing Home Care Plan Meetings

Oliver, D. P., Rolbiecki, A. J., Washington, K., Kruse, R. L., Popejoy, L., Smith, J. B. & Demiris, G., Sep 2021, In: Journal of Applied Gerontology. 40, 9, p. 1080-1086 7 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Caregiver Speaks Study Protocol: A Technologically-Mediated Storytelling Intervention for Hospice Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia

Rolbiecki, A. J., Oliver, D. P., Teti, M., Washington, K. T., Benson, J. J., Kruse, R. L., Smith, J., Demiris, G., Ersek, M. & Mehr, D. R., Apr 2021, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 38, 4, p. 376-382 7 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Comfort Needs of Cancer Family Caregivers in Outpatient Palliative Care

Washington, K. T., Benson, J. J., Chakurian, D. E., Popejoy, L. L., Demiris, G., Rolbiecki, A. J. & Oliver, D. P., 2021, In: Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing. 23, 3, p. 221-228 8 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Comparison of Traditional Videos With Telenovelas for Hospice Family Caregivers Education

Cruz-Oliver, D. M., Abshire, M., Budhathoki, C., Hladek, M. D. C., Volandes, A., Jorgensen, L. & Oliver, D. P., Oct 2021, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 38, 10, p. 1230-1237 8 p.

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Family Caregiver Problems in Outpatient Palliative Oncology

Benson, J. J., Washington, K. T., Kruse, R. L., Parker Oliver, D., Rolbiecki, A. J. & Demiris, G., Jul 2021, In: Journal of palliative medicine. 24, 7, p. 1056-1060 5 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Perceived Benefits and Burdens of Participation for Caregivers of Cancer Patients in Hospice Clinical Trials: A Pilot Study

Oliver, D. P., Benson, J. J., Ulrich, C., Washington, K. T., Rolbiecki, A. J., White, P., Smith, J. B., Lero, C., Landon, O. J. & Demiris, G., Jun 2021, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 61, 6, p. 1147-1154 8 p.

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4 Scopus citations

Reflections of Hospice Staff Members About Educating Hospice Family Caregivers Through Telenovela

Cruz-Oliver, D. M., Abshire, M., Budhathoki, C., Oliver, D. P., Volandes, A. & Smith, T. J., Feb 2021, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 38, 2, p. 161-168 8 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Toward a Practice-Informed Agenda for Hospice Intervention Research: What Are Staff Members’ Biggest Challenges?

Washington, K. T., Alaniz Staner, L. M., Collie, B. E., Craig, K. W., Demiris, G. & Oliver, D. P., May 2021, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 38, 5, p. 467-471 5 p.

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2 Scopus citations

2020

Challenges in Implementing Hospice Clinical Trials: Preserving Scientific Integrity While Facing Change

Oliver, D. P., Washington, K. T., Demiris, G. & White, P., Feb 2020, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 59, 2, p. 365-371 7 p.

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Open Access

8 Scopus citations

Design and Preliminary Testing of the Caregiver-Centered Communication Questionnaire (CCCQ)

Demiris, G., Ganz, F. D. K., Han, C. J., Pike, K., Oliver, D. P. & Washington, K., Jul 1 2020, In: Journal of Palliative Care. 35, 3, p. 154-160 7 p.

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7 Scopus citations

Envision: A tool to improve communication in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings

Washington, K. T., Demiris, G., Oliver, D. P., Backonja, U., Norfleet, M., Han, C. J. & Popescu, M., Jul 2020, In: Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 46, 7, p. 9-14 6 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Factors influencing engagement in an online support group for family caregivers of individuals with advanced cancer

Washington, K. T., Oliver, D. P., Benson, J. J., Rolbiecki, A. J., Jorgensen, L. A., Cruz-Oliver, D. M. & Demiris, G., May 3 2020, In: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 38, 3, p. 235-250 16 p.

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3 Scopus citations

Online social support groups for informal caregivers of hospice patients with cancer

Benson, J. J., Oliver, D. P., Washington, K. T., Rolbiecki, A. J., Lombardo, C. B., Garza, J. E. & Demiris, G., Feb 2020, In: European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 44, 101698.

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Open Access

17 Scopus citations

Preliminary Results of Caregiver Speaks: A Storytelling Intervention for Bereaved Family Caregivers

Rolbiecki, A. J., Oliver, D. P., Washington, K., Benson, J. J. & Jorgensen, L., Jul 3 2020, In: Journal of Loss and Trauma. 25, 5, p. 438-453 16 p.

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Spoken words as biomarkers: Using machine learning to gain insight into communication as a predictor of anxiety

Demiris, G., Corey Magan, K. L., Parker Oliver, D., Washington, K. T., Chadwick, C., Voigt, J. D., Brotherton, S. & Naylor, M. D., Jun 1 2020, In: Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. 27, 6, p. 929-933 5 p.

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4 Scopus citations

The evidence supporting educational videos for patients and caregivers receiving hospice and palliative care: A systematic review

Cruz-Oliver, D. M., Pacheco Rueda, A., Viera-Ortiz, L., Washington, K. T. & Oliver, D. P., Sep 2020, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 103, 9, p. 1677-1691 15 p.

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10 Scopus citations

2019

Accounts of Family Conflict in Home Hospice Care: The Central Role of Autonomy for Informal Caregiver Resilience

Benson, J. J., Parker Oliver, D., Demiris, G. & Washington, K., May 1 2019, In: Journal of Family Nursing. 25, 2, p. 190-218 29 p.

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13 Scopus citations

A Comparison of Rural and Urban Hospice Family Caregivers' Cancer Pain Knowledge and Experience

Washington, K. T., Oliver, D. P., Smith, J. B., Kruse, R. L., Meghani, S. H. & Demiris, G., Oct 2019, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 58, 4, p. 685-689 5 p.

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Open Access

4 Scopus citations

Adapting the Resilience Framework for Family Caregivers of Hospice Patients With Dementia

Han, S., Chi, N. C., Han, C., Oliver, D. P., Washington, K. & Demiris, G., Sep 1 2019, In: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. 34, 6, p. 399-411 13 p.

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Open Access

8 Scopus citations

A Problem-Solving Intervention for Hospice Family Caregivers: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Demiris, G., Oliver, D. P., Washington, K. & Pike, K., 2019, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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18 Scopus citations

Assessing the Reliability and Validity of a Brief Measure of Caregiver Quality of Life

Oliver, D. P., Kruse, R. L., Smith, J., Washington, K. & Demiris, G., Nov 2019, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 58, 5, p. 871-877 7 p.

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Open Access

5 Scopus citations

Behind the doors of home hospice patients: A secondary qualitative analysis of hospice nurse communication with patients and families

Oliver, D. P., Tappana, J., Washington, K. T., Rolbiecki, A., Craig, K., Demiris, G., Schafer, C., Winjobi, M., Clayton, M. F., Reblin, M. & Ellington, L., Oct 1 2019, In: Palliative and Supportive Care. 17, 5, p. 579-583 5 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Pain Management Manual for Hospice Providers to Support and Educate Family Caregivers

Chi, N. C., Han, S., Barani, E., Parker Oliver, D., Washington, K. T., Lewis, F. M., Walker, A. & Demiris, G., Mar 1 2019, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 36, 3, p. 207-215 9 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Family caregivers’ perspectives on communication with cancer care providers

Washington, K. T., Craig, K. W., Parker Oliver, D., Ruggeri, J. S., Brunk, S. R., Goldstein, A. K. & Demiris, G., Nov 2 2019, In: Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. 37, 6, p. 777-790 14 p.

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12 Scopus citations

Innovative Tools to Support Family Caregivers of Persons with Cancer: The Role of Information Technology

Demiris, G., Washington, K., Ulrich, C. M., Popescu, M. & Oliver, D. P., Aug 2019, In: Seminars in Oncology Nursing. 35, 4, p. 384-388 5 p.

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17 Scopus citations

Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know about Telepalliative Care

Calton, B. A., Rabow, M. W., Branagan, L., Dionne-Odom, J. N., Parker Oliver, D., Bakitas, M. A., Fratkin, M. D., Lustbader, D., Jones, C. A. & Ritchie, C. S., Aug 2019, In: Journal of palliative medicine. 22, 8, p. 981-985 5 p.

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39 Scopus citations

2018

Communicating Caregivers' Challenges With Cancer Pain Management: An Analysis of Home Hospice Visits

Han, C. J., Chi, N. C., Han, S., Demiris, G., Parker-Oliver, D., Washington, K., Clayton, M. F., Reblin, M. & Ellington, L., May 2018, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 55, 5, p. 1296-1303 8 p.

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Open Access

8 Scopus citations

Defining Core Competencies for Generalist-Level Palliative Social Work

Glajchen, M., Berkman, C., Otis-Green, S., Stein, G. L., Sedgwick, T., Bern-Klug, M., Christ, G., Csikai, E., Downes, D., Gerbino, S., Head, B., Parker-Oliver, D., Waldrop, D. & Portenoy, R. K., Dec 2018, In: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 56, 6, p. 886-892 7 p.

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Open Access

25 Scopus citations

Delivering problem-solving therapy to family caregivers of people with cancer: A feasibility study in outpatient palliative care

Washington, K. T., Demiris, G., Parker Oliver, D., Albright, D. L., Craig, K. W. & Tatum, P., Oct 2018, In: Psycho-Oncology. 27, 10, p. 2494-2499 6 p.

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17 Scopus citations

Differential effects of patient symptom subtypes on informal hospice caregiver depression

Wilkes, C. M., Washington, K. T., Palmer, W. M., Parker Oliver, D., Demiris, G. & Craig, K., Apr 1 2018, In: Palliative and Supportive Care. 16, 2, p. 127-136 10 p.

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