Population‐based assessment of adverse events associated with long‐term glucocorticoid use
…, A Freeman, V George, SH Kovac… - Arthritis Care & …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The frequency of many adverse events (AEs) associated with low‐dose
glucocorticoid use is unclear. We sought to determine the prevalence of glucocorticoid‐associated …
glucocorticoid use is unclear. We sought to determine the prevalence of glucocorticoid‐associated …
Improving processes of hospital care during the last hours of life
…, BR Williams, DT Redden, SH Kovac… - Archives of Internal …, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
Background Known for excellence in care in the last days and hours of life, hospice programs
can help individuals have a “good death” and lead to higher family satisfaction with quality …
can help individuals have a “good death” and lead to higher family satisfaction with quality …
Writing projects: Lessening undergraduates' unique suicidal bereavement
SH Kovac, LM Range - Suicide and Life‐Threatening Behavior, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
To assess if writing projects lessen undergraduates' grief following a loved one's suicide, 40
students whose loved one died by suicide in the past 2 years wrote on four occasions over 2 …
students whose loved one died by suicide in the past 2 years wrote on four occasions over 2 …
Multicultural perspectives on suicide
…, PB Posey-Deters, MS Marion, SH Kovac… - Aggression and violent …, 1999 - Elsevier
Cultural differences exist as to suicide rates, suicide attempts, suicide attitudes such as
acceptability, and appropriate treatment of suicide. Although suicide has been studied cross-…
acceptability, and appropriate treatment of suicide. Although suicide has been studied cross-…
Does writing about suicidal thoughts and feelings reduce them?
SH Kovac, LM Range - Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2002 - Guilford Press
To assess whether writing with cognitive change or exposure instructions reduces depression
or suicidality, 121 undergraduates screened for suicidality wrote for 20 minutes on 4 days …
or suicidality, 121 undergraduates screened for suicidality wrote for 20 minutes on 4 days …
Agreement and validity of pharmacy data versus self‐report for use of osteoporosis medications among chronic glucocorticoid users
…, J Allison, A Freeman, SH Kovac… - … and drug safety, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Pharmacy and linked claims databases are commonly used to determine medication
receipt as a measure of quality of care. However, these data sources have not been …
receipt as a measure of quality of care. However, these data sources have not been …
No-suicide contracts: An overview and recommendations
…, SH Kovac, M Marion-Jones, H Aldridge… - Death …, 2002 - Taylor & Francis
No-suicide contracts, in their various forms, can deepen commitment to a positive action,
strengthen the therapeutic alliance, facilitate communication, lower anxiety, aid assessment, …
strengthen the therapeutic alliance, facilitate communication, lower anxiety, aid assessment, …
Association of health‐related quality of life with dual use of prescription and over‐the‐counter nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
SH Kovac, KG Saag, JR Curtis… - Arthritis Care & …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Inadequate prescription therapy pain management, lack of doctor‐patient
communication about over‐the‐counter (OTC) medications, and easy accessibility of OTC …
communication about over‐the‐counter (OTC) medications, and easy accessibility of OTC …
Differing symptoms of abused versus nonabused women in obstetric-gynecology settings
SH Kovac, JC Klapow, K Kroenke, RL Spitzer… - American Journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
Objective: The purpose of this study was to document the prevalence rates of reported
abuse in obstetric/gynecology settings and to characterize physical symptoms, function, and …
abuse in obstetric/gynecology settings and to characterize physical symptoms, function, and …
Does writing about the bereavement lessen grief following sudden, unintentional death?
L M. Range, Stacey H. Kovac, Michelle S. Marion - Death studies, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
Writing about traumatic events produces improvement in an array of areas including
physical and psychological functioning. To see if these improvements extended to improved …
physical and psychological functioning. To see if these improvements extended to improved …