2020
Patterns of Opioid Prescribing among Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries with Pain and Cardiopulmonary Conditions
Feder SL, Canavan ME, Wang S, Kent EE, Kapo J, Presley CJ, Ross J, Davidoff AJ. Patterns of Opioid Prescribing among Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries with Pain and Cardiopulmonary Conditions. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2020, 24: 195-204. PMID: 32673139, PMCID: PMC7840305, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2020.0193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAnalgesics, OpioidHumansMedicare Part CMedicare Part DPainPractice Patterns, Physicians'United StatesConceptsCardiopulmonary conditionsOpioid useMedicare Part D prescription claimsPatterns of opioidSevere pain interferenceUse of opioidsInitiation of opioidsMedicare Advantage beneficiariesNon-Hispanic blacksSelf-reported historyNon-Hispanic whitesOpioid prescribingSevere painNoncancer conditionsPain assessmentPain interferencePrescription claimsAdjusted proportionObservational studyPainPatientsOpioidsLogistic regressionOne-yearCancerSevere functional limitation due to pain & emotional distress and subsequent receipt of prescription medications among older adults with cancer
Presley CJ, Canavan M, Wang SY, Feder SL, Kapo J, Saphire ML, Sheinfeld E, Kent EE, Davidoff AJ. Severe functional limitation due to pain & emotional distress and subsequent receipt of prescription medications among older adults with cancer. Journal Of Geriatric Oncology 2020, 11: 960-968. PMID: 32169548, PMCID: PMC7346676, DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.02.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overEmotionsFemaleHumansMaleMedicareNeoplasmsPainPrescriptionsPsychological DistressUnited StatesConceptsSevere functional limitationsCo-occurring symptomsFunctional limitationsOlder adultsPrescription medicationsEmotional distressOlder adult Medicare beneficiariesAdult Medicare beneficiariesPrescription claims dataStage IV diseaseSupportive care needsMultivariable logistic regressionPrescription medication useMedicare Part D enrollmentPart D enrollmentCertain cancer typesMedication useLung cancerClaims dataPainMedicare beneficiariesCare needsFunctional independenceParticipant characteristicsCancer
2019
Patterns of pain medication use associated with reported pain interference in older adults with and without cancer
Davidoff AJ, Canavan ME, Feder S, Wang S, Sheinfeld E, Kent EE, Kapo J, Presley CJ. Patterns of pain medication use associated with reported pain interference in older adults with and without cancer. Supportive Care In Cancer 2019, 28: 3061-3072. PMID: 31637515, PMCID: PMC7338979, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05074-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere pain interferencePrescription pain medicationPain interferencePain medicationOlder adultsMedication receiptMedicare Part D prescription claimsNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsModerate pain interferenceReceipt of opioidsPain medication useManagement of painHalf of adultsAnti-inflammatory drugsPart D low-income subsidyLow-income subsidyOpioid prescribingOpioid prescriptionsSevere painMedication usePain managementSurveillance EpidemiologyPrescription claimsCancer historyChronic conditions
2017
Chaplains Working in Palliative Care: Who They Are and What They Do
Jeuland J, Fitchett G, Schulman-Green D, Kapo J. Chaplains Working in Palliative Care: Who They Are and What They Do. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2017, 20: 502-508. PMID: 28146647, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2016.0308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPC teamSpiritual care needsPC patientsPatients' spiritual care needsPalliative care programsTime of deathPalliative careCare conversationsMAIN OUTCOMECare needsSpiritual distressCare programNational online surveyPatientsCritical rolePractice informationFirst descriptionUnited StatesOnline surveyExistential issuesChaplainsAverage numberHalfTeam
2010
Advance Care Planning and Hospice Enrollment: Who Really Makes the Decision To Enroll?
Hirschman KB, Corcoran AM, Straton JB, Kapo JM. Advance Care Planning and Hospice Enrollment: Who Really Makes the Decision To Enroll? Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2010, 13: 519-523. PMID: 20201667, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2009.0370.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvance care planningCare planningNon-white respondentsHospice enrollment decisionLength of stayFamily membersHospice enrollmentMechanical ventilationACP discussionsCardiopulmonary resuscitationPatient participationPatientsHospiceWhite respondentsMajority of respondentsACP preferencesAdvance directivesAnonymous surveyRespondentsStayResuscitationDementiaGreater understandingCancerPhysicians
2006
Why Doesn't a Family Member of a Person With Advanced Dementia Use a Substituted Judgment When Making a Decision for That Person?
Hirschman KB, Kapo JM, Karlawish JH. Why Doesn't a Family Member of a Person With Advanced Dementia Use a Substituted Judgment When Making a Decision for That Person? American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2006, 14: 659-667. PMID: 16861370, DOI: 10.1097/01.jgp.0000203179.94036.69.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced dementiaHealthcare preferencesFamily membersLong-term care facilitiesMedical decisionsSubstituted judgmentAlzheimer's Disease CenterEarly-stage dementiaDisease CenterCare facilitiesPatient denialSubstituted judgment standardDementiaHealthcare professionalsPatientsSemistructured interviewsFamily consensusPersonsBest interestsUnrealistic expectations
2005
Appropriate Use of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration — Fundamental Principles and Recommendations
Casarett D, Kapo J, Caplan A. Appropriate Use of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration — Fundamental Principles and Recommendations. New England Journal Of Medicine 2005, 353: 2607-2612. PMID: 16354899, DOI: 10.1056/nejmsb052907.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAre We Referring Patients to Hospice Too Late? Patients' and Families' Opinions
Kapo J, Harrold J, Carroll JT, Rickerson E, Casarett D. Are We Referring Patients to Hospice Too Late? Patients' and Families' Opinions. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2005, 8: 521-527. PMID: 15992193, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2005.8.521.Peer-Reviewed Original Research