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Cheryl Dellasega
Title Professor
Institution College of Medicine
Department Humanities
Address 500 University Drive Hershey PA 17033
Mailbox: H134
Telephone 7175318778
Email
Background
PREFERRED TITLE/ROLE:

Professor of Medicine and Humanities, Penn State College of Medicine
Professor of Women's Studies, The Pennsylvania State University

EDUCATION:

RN Diploma, 1974, Lancaster General Hospital
BS, 1981, Millersville University
MS, GNP, 1982, University of Delaware
PhD., Temple University, 1988
Publications
1. George DR, Dellasega C, Whitehead M. Facebook stress management group for Year 1 medical students. Med Educ. 2012 Nov; 46(11):1118.
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2. George DR, Dellasega C. Social media in medical education: two innovative pilot studies. Med Educ. 2011 Nov; 45(11):1158-9.
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3. Dellasega C, AƱel-Tiangco RM, Gabbay RA. How patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus respond to motivational interviewing. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2012 Jan; 95(1):37-41.
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4. Sciamanna CN, Kiernan M, Rolls BJ, Boan J, Stuckey H, Kephart D, Miller CK, Jensen G, Hartmann TJ, Loken E, Hwang KO, Williams RJ, Clark MA, Schubart JR, Nezu AM, Lehman E, Dellasega C. Practices associated with weight loss versus weight-loss maintenance results of a national survey. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Aug; 41(2):159-66.
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5. George DR, Dellasega C. Use of social media in graduate-level medical humanities education: two pilot studies from Penn State College of Medicine. Med Teach. 2011; 33(8):e429-34.
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6. Levi BH, Dellasega C, Whitehead M, Green MJ. What influences individuals to engage in advance care planning? Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2010 Aug; 27(5):306-12.
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7. Dellasega C, Gabbay R, Durdock K, Martinez-King N. An exploratory study of the orientation needs of experienced nurses. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2009 Jul; 40(7):311-6.
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8. Stuckey HL, Dellasega C, Graber NJ, Mauger DT, Lendel I, Gabbay RA. Diabetes nurse case management and motivational interviewing for change (DYNAMIC): study design and baseline characteristics in the Chronic Care Model for type 2 diabetes. Contemp Clin Trials. 2009 Jul; 30(4):366-74.
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9. Dellasega CA. Bullying among nurses. Am J Nurs. 2009 Jan; 109(1):52-8.
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10. Humbert J, Gallagher K, Gabbay R, Dellasega C. Intensive insulin therapy in the critically ill geriatric patient. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2008 Jan-Mar; 31(1):14-8.
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11. Dellasega C, Milone-Nuzzo P, Curci KM, Ballard JO, Kirch DG. The humanities interface of nursing and medicine. J Prof Nurs. 2007 May-Jun; 23(3):174-9.
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12. Dellasega C. It's not about the food. Adv Nurse Pract. 2005 Feb; 13(2):92.
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13. Dellasega C. A piece of my mind. Healing in spaces. JAMA. 2004 Aug 18; 292(7):780.
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14. Dellasega C, Haagen B. A different kind of caregiving support group. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2004 Aug; 42(8):46-55.
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15. Dellasega C. A piece of my mind. Conflict of interest. JAMA. 2003 Nov 19; 290(19):2521-2.
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16. Dellasega C. Caring for each other. Adv Nurse Pract. 2003 Sep; 11(9):105.
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17. Dansky KH, Yant B, Jenkins D, Dellasega C. Qualitative analysis of telehomecare nursing activities. J Nurs Adm. 2003 Jul-Aug; 33(7-8):372-5.
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18. Dellasega C, Zerbe TM. Caregivers of frail rural older adults. Effects of an advanced practice nursing intervention. J Gerontol Nurs. 2002 Oct; 28(10):40-9.
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19. Penrod J, Dellasega C. Caregivers' perspectives of placement: implications for practice. J Gerontol Nurs. 2001 Nov; 27(11):28-36; quiz 54-5.
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20. Dellasega CA, Lacko L, Singer H, Salerno F. Telephone screening of older adults using the Orientation-Memory-Concentration test. Geriatr Nurs. 2001 Sep-Oct; 22(5):253-7.
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21. Dellasega CA. Using structured writing experiences to promote mental health. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2001 Feb; 39(2):14-23.
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22. Dellasega CA, Fisher KM. Posthospital home care for frail older adults in rural locations. J Community Health Nurs. 2001; 18(4):247-60.
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23. Dellasega CA, Zerbe TM. A multimethod study of advanced practice nurse postdischarge care. Clin Excell Nurse Pract. 2000 Sep; 4(5):286-93.
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24. Morse JM, Penrod J, Kassab C, Dellasega C. Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of approaches to nasogastric tube insertion during trauma care. Am J Crit Care. 2000 Sep; 9(5):325-33.
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25. Lacko LA, Dellasega C, Salerno FA, Singer H, DeLucca J, Rothenberger C. The role of the advanced practice nurse in facilitating a clinical research study. Screening for delirium. Clin Nurse Spec. 2000 May; 14(3):110-5; quiz 116-8.
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26. Nolan M, Dellasega C. 'I really feel I've let him down': supporting family carers during long-term care placement for elders. J Adv Nurs. 2000 Apr; 31(4):759-67.
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27. Nolan M, Dellasega C. 'It's not the same as him being at home': creating caring partnerships following nursing home placement. J Clin Nurs. 1999 Nov; 8(6):723-30.
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28. Dellasega C, Orwig D, Ahern F, Lenz E. Postdischarge medication use of elderly cardiac patients from urban and rural locations. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1999 Oct; 54(10):M514-20.
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29. Lacko L, Bryan Y, Dellasega C, Salerno F. Changing clinical practice through research: the case of delirium. Clin Nurs Res. 1999 Aug; 8(3):235-50.
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30. Dellasega C, Hupcey JE, Fisher K. Culturalizing health care for a culturally diverse population: the Amish. Clin Excell Nurse Pract. 1999 Jan; 3(1):10-5.
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31. Penrod J, Dellasega C. Caregivers' experiences in making placement decisions. West J Nurs Res. 1998 Dec; 20(6):706-22; discussion 723-32.
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32. Clark D, Dellasega C. Unmet health care needs. Comparison of rural and urban senior center attendees. J Gerontol Nurs. 1998 Dec; 24(12):24-33.
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33. Dellasega C. Assessment of cognition in the elderly: pieces of a complex puzzle. Nurs Clin North Am. 1998 Sep; 33(3):395-405.
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34. Dellasega C, Nolan M. Admission to care: facilitating role transition amongst family carers. J Clin Nurs. 1997 Nov; 6(6):443-51.
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35. Dellasega C, Keiser CL. Pharmacologic approaches to chronic pain in the older adult. Nurse Pract. 1997 May; 22(5):20-4, 26, 31-2 passim; quiz 36-7.
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36. Dellasega C, Frank L, Smyer M. Medical decision-making capacity in elderly hospitalized patients. J Ethics Law Aging. 1996 Fall-Winter; 2(2):65-74.
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37. Dellasega C, Stricklin ML. Use of central nervous system medications among elderly home health clients. Appl Nurs Res. 1996 Aug; 9(3):130-5.
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38. Dansky KH, Dellasega C, Shellenbarger T, Russo PC. After hospitalization: home health care for elderly persons. Clin Nurs Res. 1996 May; 5(2):185-98.
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39. Dellasega C, King LE. The psychogeriatric nurse in home health care: use of research to develop the role. Clin Nurse Spec. 1996 Mar; 10(2):64-8.
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40. Dellasega C, Frank L, Smyer MA. Medical decision-making in older hospitalized patients. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996 Mar; 44(3):336-7.
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41. Mastrian KG, Dellasega C. Helping families with long-term care decisions. Caring. 1996 Feb; 15(2):68-9, 71-2.
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42. Berg S, Dellasega C. The use of psychoactive medications and cognitive function in older adults. J Aging Health. 1996 Feb; 8(1):136-49.
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43. Dellasega C, Brown R, White A. Cholesterol-related health behaviors in rural elderly persons. J Gerontol Nurs. 1995 May; 21(5):6-12.
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44. Dellasega C, Mastrian K. The process and consequences of institutionalizing an elder. West J Nurs Res. 1995 Apr; 17(2):123-36; discussion 137-40.
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45. Dellasega C, Dansky K, King L, Stricklin ML. Use of home health services by elderly persons with cognitive impairment. J Nurs Adm. 1994 Jun; 24(6):20-5.
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46. Dellasega C, Clark D, McCreary D, Helmuth A, Schan P. Nursing process: teaching elderly clients. J Gerontol Nurs. 1994 Jan; 20(1):31-8.
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47. Dellasega C, Cutezo E. Strategies used by home health nurses to assess the mental status of homebound elders. J Community Health Nurs. 1994; 11(3):129-38.
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48. Morse JM, Dellasega C, Doberneck B. Evaluating abstracts: preparing a research conference. Nurs Res. 1993 Sep-Oct; 42(5):308-10.
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49. Jaskowski SK, Dellasega C. Effects of divorce on the grandparent-grandchild relationship. Issues Compr Pediatr Nurs. 1993 Jul-Sep; 16(3):125-33.
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50. Dellasega C, Morris D. The MMSE to assess the cognitive state of elders. Mini-Mental State Examination. J Neurosci Nurs. 1993 Jun; 25(3):147-52.
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51. Dellasega C, Shellenbarger T. Discharge planning for cognitively impaired elderly adults. Nurs Health Care. 1992 Dec; 13(10):526-31.
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52. Dellasega C. Home health nurses' assessments of cognition. Appl Nurs Res. 1992 Aug; 5(3):127-33.
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53. Cutezo EA, Dellasega C. Substance abuse in the homebound elderly. A casefinding approach. Home Healthc Nurse. 1992 Jan-Feb; 10(1):19-23.
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54. Dellasega C, Curriero FC. The effects of institutional and community experiences on nursing students' intentions toward work with the elderly. J Nurs Educ. 1991 Nov; 30(9):405-10.
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55. Dellasega C, Burgunder C. Perioperative nursing care for the elderly surgical patient. Todays OR Nurse. 1991 Jun; 13(6):12-7.
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56. Dellasega C. Meeting the mental health needs of elderly clients. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1991 Feb; 29(2):10-4.
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57. Dellasega C, Hupcey J. Intents and perceptions of graduating BSN students toward the nurse practitioner role. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 1991 Jan-Mar; 3(1):30-4.
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58. Dellasega C. Caregiving stress among community caregivers for the elderly: does institutionalization make a difference? J Community Health Nurs. 1991; 8(4):197-205.
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59. Dellasega C. The relationship between caregiving and employment. A study of stress in employed and unemployed caregivers of elderly persons. AAOHN J. 1990 Apr; 38(4):154-9.
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60. Preston DB, Dellasega C. Elderly women and stress. Does marriage make a difference? J Gerontol Nurs. 1990 Apr; 16(4):26-32.
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61. Dellasega C. Self-care for the elderly diabetic. J Gerontol Nurs. 1990 Jan; 16(1):16-20.
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62. Dellasega C. Coping with caregiving. Stress management for caregivers of the elderly. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1990 Jan; 28(1):15-6, 19-22.
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63. Dellasega C. Health in the sandwich generation. Geriatr Nurs. 1989 Sep-Oct; 10(5):242-3.
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64. Dellasega C. Inaccurate technique displayed on September cover? Am J Nurs. 1986 Dec; 86(12):1337.
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Keywords   
Caregivers
Family
Geriatric Nursing
Nurse Practitioners
Humanities
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Co-Authors  
Dansky, Kathryn
Gabbay, Robert
George, Daniel
Schubart, Jane
Stuckey, Heather
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