Joan M. Griffin, Ph.D.

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability among caregivers and patients of an emotional disclosure intervention that includes writing exercises on a secure electronic platform and speaking exercises that are recorded onto a secure electronic platform; to examine the effectiveness of three different prompts to elicit an emotional response in the exercise; and to examine preliminary effects of writing exercises vs. verbal exercises on physical health and psychosocial health.
 

The purpose of this study is to qualitatively understand the perceptions and concerns about participation in clinical trials, genetic studies, and epidemiologic studies and to develop and test a novel web-based education program among members of a national African-American service organization.

This study seeks to understand the treatment experiences and side effect reporting behavior of Stage III and IV melanoma patients who have undergone immunotherapy.  

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect and cost of technology-enhanced transitional palliative care on family caregivers who provide care to a loved one at home after a hospitalization.