Innovations in End-of-Life Care
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Griffie J. Palliative medicine nurse preceptorship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1996;12(6):360-363.

Kovach CR, Weissman DE, Griffie J, Matson S, Muchka S. Assessment and treatment of discomfort for people with late-stage dementia. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1999;18(6):412-419.

Spross JA, Clarke, EB, Beauregard J. Expert Coaching and Guidance. In: Advanced Nursing Practice: An Integrative Approach. 2nd ed. AB Hamric, JA Spross, CM Hanson, (eds.). Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company, 2000:183-216.

Spross J. Using principles of change and a technical assistance protocol to improve pain management in institutions. New England Pain Association Newsletter. 2000;5(3):8-14.

Spross JA. The influence of selected societal, institutional, and individual factors on nurses' and physicians' pain management knowledge. Doctoral Dissertation. Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College School of Nursing, 1999.

Spross JA, Wolff M. Nonpharmacological management of cancer pain. In Cancer Pain Management, 2nd ed. DB McGuire, CH Yarbro, BR Ferrell, (eds.). Boston: Jones & Bartlett, 1995:159-206.

Spross J. Management of cancer pain: Commentary 2. Abstracts of Clinical Care Guidelines. 1994;6(5):4-6.

Spross JA. Pain, suffering and spiritual well-being: Assessment and interventions. Quality of Life: A Nursing Challenge. 1993;2(3):71-79.

Spross JA. Cancer pain relief: An international perspective. Oncology Nursing Forum. 1992;19(7):5.

Spross JA. Pain management: Issues in the hospital setting. Sixth National Conference on Cancer Nursing. Seattle, WA: American Cancer Society, 1991.

Spross JA. Unrelieved cancer pain: Selections from the literature. Dimensions in Oncology Nursing. 1990;4(4):4-9.

Spross JA, McGuire DB, Schmitt R. Oncology nursing position paper on cancer pain. Oncology Nursing Forum. 1990;17:595-614(Part I); 751-760(Part II); 943-955(Part III).

Spross JA. Cancer pain and suffering: Clinical lessons form life, literature, and legend. Oncology Nursing Forum. 1985;13(4):24-31.

Weissman DE. Cancer pain education for physicians in practice: Establishing a new paradigm. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1996;12(6):364-371.

Weissman DE, Griffie J, Muchka S, Matson M. Building an institutional commitment to pain management in long-term care facilities. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2000;20(1):35-43.

Weissman DE, Matson S. Pain assessment and management in the long-term care setting. Theoretical Medicine. 1999;20:31-43.

Weissman DE, Griffie J, Gordon DB, Dahl JL. A role model program to promote institutional changes for management of acute and cancer pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1997;14(5):274-279.

Weissman DE, Dahl JL. Update on the cancer pain role model education program. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1995;10(4):292-297.

Weissman DE, Griffie J. The palliative care consultation service of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1994;9(7):474-479.

Weissman DE, Dahl JL, Beasley JW. The cancer pain role model program of the Wisconsin cancer pain initiative. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1993;8(1):29-35.

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Bookbinder M, Coyle N, Kiss M, Goldstein ML, Holritz K, Thaler H, Gianella A, Derby S, Brown M, Racolin A, Ho MN, Portenoy RK. Implementing national standards for cancer pain management: Program model and evaluation. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 1996;12(6):334-347.

Castle NG, Banaszak-Holl J. Top management team characteristics and innovation in nursing homes. The Gerontologist. 1997;37(5):572-580.

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Dahl JL, Berry P, Stevenson KM, Gordon DB, Ward S. Institutionalizing pain management: Making pain assessment and treatment an integral part of the nation's healthcare system. American Pain Society Bulletin. July/August, 1998:19.

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Ferrell BA. Pain evaluation and management in the nursing home. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1995;123(9):681-687.

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Ferrell BR, McGuire DB, Donovan MI. Knowledge and beliefs regarding pain in a sample of nursing faculty. Journal of Professional Nursing. 1993;9(2):79-88.

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Gordon DB, Dahl JL, Stevenson KK. Building an institutional commitment to pain management. Madison, WI, University of Wisconsin, Board of Regents, 1996.

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Jette AM, Soreff S, Capriole CM. An advanced CAN education program: Meeting the need. Annals of Long-Term Care. 2000;8(3):47-51.

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Rutman DJ. Palliative care needs of residents, families, and staff in long-term care facilitites. Journal of Palliative Care. 1992;8(2):23-29.

Weiner DK, Rudy TE. Attitudinal barriers to effective treatment of persistent pain in nursing home residents. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2002;50:2035-2040.

Won A, Lapane K, Gambassi G, Bernabei R, Mor Z, Lipsitz LA. Correlates and management of nonmalignant pain in the nursing home. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 1999;47(8):936-942.