Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN
Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, is a nurse and researcher. She is passionate about improving cancer care to ensure patients’ needs and priorities drive the care they receive.
Dr. Thomas has an active program of research integrating patient self-advocacy, symptom management, serious games for health, and palliative care. She also teaches at the undergraduate and graduate level and serves as mentor to nursing students and researchers.
She lives in Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband and two boys.
Articles by Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN
Researchers identified 4 distinct types of depression trajectories in patients with cancer.
Oncology nurses can be key team players when a child is providing caregiving for a parent with cancer.
As a patient’s care team complexity increased, their perceptions of team effectiveness decreased.
About 1 out of 5 individuals with cancer also have dementia, complicating their diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship care.
Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, explains how nurses can get involved with research and the available paths.
Oncology nurses’ knowledge and comfort in discussing prehabilitation with patients is essential for timely referrals.
A recent study suggests ways for health care teams and workplace leaders to support cancer survivors.
Teresa Hagan Thomas, PhD, RN, explains why it's important to consider a role in nurse education and the routes available.
Learn how oncology nurses can be leaders in building oncofertility conversations and programs.
Certain patients are less likely to use hospice services, but oncology nurses can help ensure the option is made available.
Learn strategies to ensure you are leveraging your attendance to advance your learning and professional development.
Learn how to make a poster and prepare for your poster presentation.
Research suggests once participants can get started with their portal, they are likely to continue using it.
Family size and cohesion may influence rates of screening, a recent study showed.
A clear understanding of patient values is often missing in the decision-making process about treatment.
A team of researchers analyzed how cancer caregiver distress screening is integrated into clinical practice.
In a “goals of care” conversation, patients with serious illness can share their priorities and clarify illness ...
The model uses patient-generated data to triage surgical oncology patients with the goal of improving post-surgical outcomes.
Health care providers should be ready with recommendations on improving these 4 sexual well-being concerns.
The effect of music interventions on anxiety is unclear, but most studies showed an improvement on pain and fatigue.
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