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Carmen Rodriguez, PhD, APRN-BC, AOCN

Research Program: Health Outcomes & Behavior Program

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  • Overview

    Associations

    • Health Outcomes & Behavior Program

    Education & Training

    Graduate:

    • University of Miami, MSN/MBA - Adult Health
    • University of Florida, ARNP - Adult Health/Oncology
    • University of South Florida, PhD - Nursing/Gerontology
    • University of Florida - CTSI, MS - Clinical and Translational Research

    Continuing Education:

    • University of Florida - Certificate - Gerontology

    Fellowship:

    • John A. Hartford Foundation - Gerontology/Cancer
  • Publications

    • Abduljawad SF, Beckstead JW, Dobbs D, Visovsky C, Rodriguez CS, McMillan SC, Wang HL. Fatigue-related symptom clusters and functional status of older adults in hospice. Palliat Support Care. 2023 Feb.21(1):57-64. Pubmedid: 35676795.
    • Park JY, Lengacher CA, Reich RR, Park HY, Whiting J, Nguyen AT, Rodríguez C, Meng H, Tinsley S, Chauca K, Gordillo-Casero L, Wittenberg T, Joshi A, Lin K, Ismail-Khan R, Kiluk JV, Kip KE. Translational Genomic Research: The Association between Genetic Profiles and Cognitive Functioning or Cardiac Function Among Breast Cancer Survivors Completing Chemotherapy. Biol Res Nurs. 2022 Oct.24(4):433-447. Pubmedid: 35499926. Pmcid: PMC9630728.
    • Morgan SP, Lengacher CA, Rodriguez CS. Caregiver burden in caregivers of patients with advanced stage cancer: A concept analysis. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct.60:102152. Pubmedid: 35932755.
    • Beckie TM, Lengacher C, Rodriguez C, Pares-Avila J, Turner D, Sanchez M, Nair US. A framework for addressing health inequities in sexual and gender diverse populations by nurses. Nurs Outlook. 2022 Jul.70(4):651-663. Pubmedid: 35798586.
    • Caputo MP, Rodriguez CS, Padhya TA, Mifsud MJ. Telehealth Interventions in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. Cancer Nurs. 2022 Dec. Pubmedid: 35816033.
    • Durosier Mertilus DS, Lengacher CA, Rodriguez CS. A Review and Conceptual Analysis of Cancer Pain Self-Management. Pain Manag Nurs. 2022 Apr.23(2):168-173. Pubmedid: 34006496.
    • Rodriguez C, Crowder SL, Rodriguez M, Redwine L, Stern M. Food Insecurity and the Hispanic Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Ecol Food Nutr. 2021 Sep.60(5):548-563. Pubmedid: 34617866. Pmcid: PMC9614706.
    • Caputo MP, Rodriguez CS, Padhya TA, Mifsud MJ. Medical Cannabis as Adjunctive Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Cureus. 2021 Sep.13(9):e18396. Pubmedid: 34729274. Pmcid: PMC8555939.
    • Miller J, Szalacha LA, Hartranft SR, Rodriguez C. Radiation Therapy: Predictors of Nonadherence to Treatment Schedules Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2021 Jun.25(3):305-313. Pubmedid: 34019027.
    • Stern M, Redwine L, Lozano SS, Rancourt D, Rodriguez C, Gray HL, Lock S, Bailey R. Design and rationale for ADAPT+: Optimizing an intervention to promote healthy behaviors in rural, Latino youth with obesity and their parents, using mindfulness strategies. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021 Feb.101:106243. Pubmedid: 33307226. Pmcid: PMC7954907.
    • Gonzalez-Mercado VJ, Lim J, Saligan LN, Perez N, Rodriguez C, Bernabe R, Ozorio S, Pedro E, Sepehri F, Aouizerat B. Gut Microbiota and Depressive Symptoms at the End of CRT for Rectal Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Depress Res Treat. 2021 Dec.2021:7967552. Pubmedid: 35003805. Pmcid: PMC8731300.
    • Stern M, Soca Lozano S, Lescano C, Rodriguez C, Redwine L. Developing Adaptando Dieta Y Acción Para Todos (ADAPT): An Intervention to Improve Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Among Latino Parents and Children Living in Rural Communities. J Immigr Minor Health. 2020 Jun.23(1):88-94. Pubmedid: 32533505.
    • Cairns PL, Buck HG, Kip KE, Rodriguez CS, Liang Z, Munro CL. Stress Management Intervention to Prevent Post-Intensive Care Syndrome-Family in Patients' Spouses. Am J Crit Care. 2019 Nov.28(6):471-476. Pubmedid: 31676522.
    • Rodriguez C, Ji M, Wang HL, Padhya T, McMillan SC. Cancer Pain and Quality of Life. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Apr.21(2):116-123. Pubmedid: 30829932.
    • Lengacher CA, Reich RR, Ramesar S, Alinat CB, Moscoso M, Cousin L, Marino VR, Elias MN, Paterson CL, Rodriguez CS, Wang HL, Kip KE, Meng H, Park JY. Feasibility of the mobile mindfulness-based stress reduction for breast cancer (mMBSR(BC)) program for symptom improvement among breast cancer survivors. Psychooncology. 2018 Feb.27(2):524-531. Pubmedid: 28665541. Pmcid: PMC7771353.
    • Gonzalez-Mercado VJ, Saligan LN, Rodriguez CS, Ortiz D, Pedro E, McMillan SC. Validation of the Spanish version of the Cancer Symptom Scale in Hispanic cancer patients. Int J Nurs Pract. 2018 Dec.24(6):e12700. Pubmedid: 30284336. Pmcid: PMC6396291.
    • Wang HL, Ji M, Visovsky C, Rodriguez CS, Elliott AF, Gwede CK, Padhya TA, Ridley MB, McMillan SC. Clinically Relevant Four-Level Cancer-Related Fatigue Among Patients With Various Types of Cancer. J Adv Pract Oncol. 2016 Oct.7(1):23-37. Pubmedid: 27713842. Pmcid: PMC5045276.
    • McMillan SC, Rodriguez C, Wang HL, Elliott A. Issues Faced by Family Caregivers of Hospice Patients with Head and Neck Cancers. ORL Head Neck Nurs. 2015 Jul.33(2):8, 10-8, 13. Pubmedid: 26263580.
    • Rodriguez CS, Spring HJ, Rowe M. Nurses' experiences of communicating with hospitalized, suddenly speechless patients. Qual Health Res. 2015 Feb.25(2):168-178. Pubmedid: 25225048.
    • Nightingale CL, Rodriguez C, Carnaby G. The impact of music interventions on anxiety for adult cancer patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Integr Cancer Ther. 2013 Sep.12(5):393-403. Pubmedid: 23625027.
    • Rodriguez CS, Rowe M, Koeppel B, Thomas L, Troche MS, Paguio G. Development of a communication intervention to assist hospitalized suddenly speechless patients. Technol Health Care. 2012.20(6):489-500. Pubmedid: 23187014. Pmcid: PMC4018578.
    • Thomas LA, Rodriguez CS. Prevalence of sudden speechlessness in critical care units. Clin Nurs Res. 2011 Nov.20(4):439-447. Pubmedid: 21746891.
    • Rodriguez CS, Blischak DM. Communication needs of nonspeaking hospitalized postoperative patients with head and neck cancer. Appl Nurs Res. 2010 May.23(2):110-115. Pubmedid: 20420999.
    • Rodriguez C, Rowe M. Use of a speech-generating device for hospitalized postoperative patients with head and neck cancer experiencing speechlessness. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2010 Mar.37(2):199-205. Pubmedid: 20189925.
    • Rodriguez CS, VanCott ML. Speech impairment in the postoperative head and neck cancer patient: nurses' and patients' perceptions. Qual Health Res. 2005 Sep.15(7):897-911. Pubmedid: 16093369.
    • Rodriguez CS, McMillan S, Yarandi H. Pain measurement in older adults with head and neck cancer and communication impairments. Cancer Nurs. 2004 Nov.27(6):425-433. Pubmedid: 15632781.
    • Rodriguez CS. Pain measurement in the elderly: a review. Pain Manag Nurs. 2001 Jun.2(2):38-46. Pubmedid: 11706769.
    • Rodriguez CS, Ash CR. Programmed instruction: cancer therapy. Associated late effects (III). Cancer Nurs. 1996 Oct.19(5):392-400. Pubmedid: 8885488.
    • Rodriguez CS, Ash CR. Programmed instruction: Cancer therapy. Associated late effects. Cancer Nurs. 1996 Jun.19(3):214-227. Pubmedid: 8674030.
    • Rodriguez CS, Ash CR. Programmed instruction: cancer therapy. Associated late effects (IV). Cancer Nurs. 1996 Dec.19(6):455-464. Pubmedid: 8972978.
    • Rodriguez CS, Ash CR. Programmed instruction: cancer therapy. Associated late effects (II). Cancer Nurs. 1996 Aug.19(4):320-328. Pubmedid: 8768690.

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