Cheryl L Lacasse

Interests

Research

Co-morbidity Burden, Symptom Burden, Cancer Survivorship, Healthy Aging

Teaching

Active Learning, Virtual Simulation, Innovative Curriculum Development, Teaching/ Learning Outcomes Measures

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Lacasse, C. L., & Mueller, K. (2018). Integrative Nursing Management of Intestinal Disturbances. In Integrative Nursing, second edition(p. 22). Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
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  Disturbances of the intestinal system are common across all populations and range from short term, self-limiting alterations in normal function to long-term alterations which have a major impact on overall health and wellbeing. This chapter reviews two of the most common intestinal disturbances – constipation and diarrhea. A comprehensive overview of each symptom provides a physiologic basis for understanding constipation and diarrhea. The discussion of each symptom includes key assessment data that provides a person-centered view of the symptom. In addition, in-depth, evidence-informed information on interventions is discussed. Both key assessment data and interventions are based on integrative nursing approach to care. The chapter concludes with a complex case study that applies principles of integrative nursing, and evidence-informed principles to assessment and treatment of an individual with intestinal disturbances.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Mueller, K. (2019). Integrative Nursing Management of Intestinal Disturbances. In Integrative Nursing, second edition(pp 240-257). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2015). Age-related Challenges in Symptom Management. In A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management (2nd edition). Pittsburgh: Oncology Nursing Press.

Journals/Publications

• Phillips, L. R., Heasley, B. J., Slebodnik, M. B., Williams, D. K., Wyles, C. L., May, J. L., Lacasse, C. L., Martin Plank, L. M., Peterson, R. L., Shea, K. D., & Crist, J. D. (2019). Tipping Point Concept Analysis in the Family Caregiving Context. Nursing Forum.
• Crist, J. D., Liu, J., Shea, K. D., Peterson, R. L., Martin-Plank, L., Lacasse, C. L., May, J. T., Wyles, C. L., Williams, D. K., Slebodnik, M., Heasley, B. J., & Phillips, L. R. (2019). "Tipping point" concept analysis in the family caregiving context. Nursing Forum, 54(4), 582-592.
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  Analyze the concept "tipping point" in the older adult family caregiving context to further knowledge about caregiving families, enhancing transdisciplinary theory, research, and practice.
• Heasley, B., Lacasse, C. L., Liu, J., Martin-Plank, L., Martin-Plank, L., & Phillips, L. R. (2019). THE SIGNIFICANCE OF IDENTIFYING A TIPPING POINT. Innovation in Aging, 3(Supplement_1), S598-S598. doi:10.1093/geroni/igz038.2222
• Phillips, L. R., Phillips, L. R., Heasley, B. J., Heasley, B. J., Slebodnik, M. B., Slebodnik, M. B., Williams, D. K., Williams, D. K., Wyles, C. L., Wyles, C. L., May, J. L., May, J. L., Lacasse, C. L., Lacasse, C. L., Martin Plank, L. M., Martin Plank, L. M., Peterson, R. L., Peterson, R. L., Shea, K. D., , Shea, K. D., et al. (2019). Tipping Point Concept Analysis in the Family Caregiving Context. Nursing Forum, 54(3), 10. doi:DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12373
• Bristol, A. A., Crist, J. D., Phillips, L. R., Shea, K. D., & Lacasse, C. (2017). Family Caregivers' Experiences of Within-Hospital Handoffs for Older Adults in Acute Care. Journal of nursing care quality.
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  Family caregivers' experiences during within-hospital handoffs between acute care units are not well understood. Qualitative description methodology was employed to describe family caregivers' experiences during their loved ones' handoffs. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 caregivers of hospitalized older adults. Three themes emerged: Lack of care coordination, Muddling through handoffs alone, and Wariness toward the care delivery system. Findings can help clinicians shape their interactions with caregivers to maximize their involvement in post-hospital care.
• Lacasse, C., & Lacasse, C. L. (2013). Developing nursing leaders for the future: achieving competency for transformational leadership. Oncology nursing forum, 40(5).
• Lacasse, C., & Lacasse, C. L. (2011). Polypharmacy and symptom management in older adults. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 15(1).
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  The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of the 2010 Oncology Nursing Society book, A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management (pp. 1-14), edited by Carlton Brown, RN, PhD, AOCN®.
• Johnston, R., Hepworth, J., Goldsmith, M., & Lacasse, C. (2010). Use of iPodTM Technology in Medical-Surgical Nursing Courses: Effect on Grades. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 7(1). doi:10.2202/1548-923x.2092
• Lacasse, C., & Lacasse, C. L. (2008). Theory integration: comorbidity burden and symptom perception in older adults with cancer. Nursing science quarterly, 21(1).
• Lacasse, C., & Beck, S. L. (2007). Clinical assessment of symptom clusters. Seminars in oncology nursing, 23(2), 106-12.
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  To review the principles of symptom cluster assessment, choosing appropriate symptom measures, and methods to identify symptom clusters.

Proceedings Publications

• Crist, J. D., Shea, K. D., Peterson, R., Loque, K., Jessica, P., Liu, J., Martin Plank, L. M., Lacasse, C. L., May, J., Zhang, Y., Beverly, H., & Phillips, L. R. (2019, Fall). Sensor Technology: Mexican American Caregiving Families. In Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science.
• Phillips, L. R., Liu, J., Beverly, H., Martin Plank, L. M., Lacasse, C. L., Rachel, P., Crist, J. D., & Shea, K. D. (2019, November). Symposium The Tipping Point Study, Digital Detection and Decision Support for Older Adults and Families. In Gerontological Society of America.

Presentations

• Godfrey, T. M., Joyce, A., Palmieri, S., Rainbow, J., Lacasse, C. L., Rishel, C. J., Wofford, K., Newson, L., Kent, E., & Sweeney, C. (2022, March). Why Meaningful Recognition Matters: Helping Nursing Faculty Bloom During a Pandemic. Creating Healthy Work Environments National Conference. Washington D.C.: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Shaver, J. (2021). Case Learning for Flipping the Classroom. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminar. University of Arizona College of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Shaver, J. (2021). Exploring Teaching/ Learning Challenges. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminars. UA College of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Shaver, J. (2021). Feedback: The Power-packed Learning Fertilizer.. Faculty Development Teaching/ Learning Seminar. University of Arizona College of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2020, February). Enhancing Online Learning: Designing Immersive Virtual Experiences. Inside UArizona CUES Scholarship Series. University of Arizona Main Campus: CUES.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2019, April). Comorbidity and Symptom Measurement in Oncology Scale: Development and Pilot Results. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2019, January). Joy of Aging. Green Valley Nurses Group Meeting. Green Valley: Green Valley Nurses Group.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2019, September). Comorbidity and Symptom Burden in Older Adults with Cancer. Advances in Aging Research Lecture Series. Tucson, AZ: Center on Aging - Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program; UA College of Medicine.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2019, September). Graceful Aging in Nursing: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Retirement. 2019 AzNA Centennial Celebration. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Nurses Association.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Silvers, C. (2019, February). Learning Leadership Skills in Quality and Safety: Interactive Application of Kimishibai Cards. AACN Master's Education Conference. Tampa, Florida: AACN.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Walters, M. (2019, May). Mentoring Future Nurse Leaders: Leading Across Generations. 2019 Tucson Nurses Week Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
• Lacasse, C. L., Crist, J., Phillips, L., & Lui, J. (2019, November). Lawton's Theory of Person-Environment Fit: A Framework for a Transdisciplinary Tipping Points Study. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX: Gerontological Society of America.
• Lacasse, C. L., Crist, J., Shea, K., Phillips, L., & Heasley, B. (2019, April). Identification of Tipping Points in Aging Populations: Concept Development. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., Martin-Plank, L., Heasley, B., & Phillips, L. (2019, November). The Significance of Identifying a Tipping Point. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX: Gerontological Society of America.
• Lacasse, C. L., Phillips, L., Heasley, B., Crist, J., Liu, J., & Martin-Plank, L. (2019, November). Creating a Portal Plus. Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX: Gerontological Society of America.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2018, Fall). Overview of Clinical Scholarship at UA - panel presentation. Faculty Learning Communities Kickoff meeting. University of Arizona: University of Arizona.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2018, November). RN-MSN Program Overview & Gerontology Nursing Emphasis. Nursing Faculty Exchange: University of Arizona and UNISON. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona - College of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2018, October). Assessment and Evaluation: Superpowers or Mandatory Necessities?. Coaching and Academic Teaching Scholarship [CATS] meeting. UA College of Nursing: General Nursing and Health Education Division.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Walters, M. R. (2018, May). Mentoring Future Nurse Leaders: Cultivating and Fostering Productive Relationships. Tucson Nurses Week Foundation Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
• Perez, L. J., & Lacasse, C. L. (2018, May). Nurse of the Future Competencies: Are You a Nurse of the Future or the Past?. Tucson Nurses Week Foundation. Ventana Canyon Tucson Arizona: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
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  The purpose of this presentation is to describe the link between the Nurse of the Future Competencies and nursing practice in the future. it is also to begin a dialogue about the future of health care and nursing
• Lacasse, C. L., & Blumenfeld, K. (2017, April). Infusing Integrative Nursing Principles in to Leadership Education: Learning to Transform Care Environments. 2nd International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Pool, N. (2017, March). Integrative Nursing: Implications for Nursing Practice. Webinar. Online: UA College of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Walters, M. (2017, May). Mentoring Future Nursing Leaders: Developing Competency and Confidence. Showcase of Tucson Nurses Conference. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
• Lacasse, C. L., Koithan, M. S., & Pool, N. (2016, 5/16). Foundations and Principles of Integrative Nursing. Tucson Nurses Week Foundation Showcase. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Nurses Week Foundation.
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  Submitted Abstract:The integrative nursing model of care honors current approaches while expanding treatment option for patients, communities, and practitioners that employ a full spectrum of possible interventions. Practicing nursing from a whole person/ whole systems perspective recognizes both context and innate healing potential and returns us to our disciplinary roots with implications for self-care/self-healing, practice, education, and science.

Poster Presentations

• Lacasse, C. L., Lacasse, C. L., Perez, L. J., Perez, L. J., Godfrey, T. M., & Godfrey, T. M. (2021, June). The Arizona Nursing Inclusive Excellence Program: Shifting the education paradigm. Diversity Impact Summit. Virtual format: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., Perez, L., & Godfrey, T. (2021). The Arizona Inclusive Excellence Program: Shifting the Education Paradigm. AANC HRSA Grantee Summitt. Online: AACN.
• Perez, L. J., Godfrey, T. M., & Lacasse, C. L. (2021, October). Cultivating and Supporting Diversity in the Future Nursing Workforce. Arizona Nurses Association. Phoenix: AzNA.
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  This poster presentation discussed how our ANIE program is meeting the need to continue comprehensive support structures for admission and retention of under-represented students in the profession and workforce to meet the needs of our increasing diverse patient populations in the nation.
• Crist, J. D., Martin Plank, L. M., & Lacasse, C. L. (2020, November). Mutual Respect: Communication for Innovative Partnerships in Interdisciplinary Geroscience Research. Leadership Conference. Online: National Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2019, February). Leadership Excellence Advising and Development Program: An Online Mentoring Program for Nurse Leaders of the Future. AACN Master's Education Conference. Miami, Florida: AACN.
• Lacasse, C. L., & O'Connell, M. (2019, April). Virtual Clinical Supervision for Senior Nursing Preceptorship: A Feasibility Pilot. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Postal, M. (2019, April). Integrative Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Best Practice Approach. Western Institute of Nursing. San Diego, CA: Western Institute of Nursing.
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  Co-authored with Honors student
• Lacasse, C. L., Perez, L., & Pendleton, S. (2019, May). Treating Chronic Low Back Pain Without Opioids. Honors Pinnacle Engagement Expo. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
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  Poster with Honors Student
• Lacasse, C. L. (2018, February). Transforming Care Environments Through Innovative Leadership Education. 2018 Master's Education Conference. Anaheim, CA: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
• Marnell, N., Lacasse, C. L., & Trujillo, A. (2018, April). Innovative Leadership Development in a Baccalaureate Capstone Course. Western Institute of Nursing Conference. Spokane, WA: Western Institute of Nursing.
• Perez, L. J., & Lacasse, C. L. (2018, January). INNOVATIVE EDUCATION IN PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR BACCALAUREATE STUDENT. Elsevier Nursing Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada: Elsevier.
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  Poster Presentation. Nurses play a key role in providing palliative care and many feel inadequately prepared to provide this care. Integrated learning activities focused on palliative care help nurses develop a critical skill set to meet complex patient needs. Competencies and Recommendations for Educating Undergraduate Nursing Students and Preparing Nurses to Care for the Seriously Ill and their Families (2016) provide a foundation for faculty guided knowledge application activities.
• Perez, L. J., & Lacasse, C. L. (2018, January). Innovative Education in Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Baccalaureate Students. Elsevier Nursing Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada: Elsevier.
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  Poster Presentation. Nurses play a key role in providing palliative care and many feel inadequately prepared to provide this care. Integrated learning activities focused on palliative care help nurses develop a critical skill set to meet complex patient needs. Competencies and Recommendations for Educating Undergraduate Nursing Students and Preparing Nurses to Care for the Seriously Ill and their Families (2016) provide a foundation for faculty guided knowledge application activities.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2017, April). Comorbidity and Symptom Measurement in Oncology Scale: Development and Testing. Arizona Geriatric Nurses Association Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ: Arizona Geriatric Nurses Association.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2017, April). Symptom Experience and Comorbidity in Older Cancer Survivors: A Critical Review. Western Institute of Nursing Annual Conference. Denver, CO: Western Institute of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2017, February). Clinical Systems Leadership Immersion: Best Practices in Online Education. 2017 Master’s Education Conference. Atlanta, GA: American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L. (2017, May). Symptom Experience and Comorbidity in Older Cancer Survivors: A Critical Review. 2017 Nurses Week Poster Showcase. Tucson, AZ: College of Nursing Research and Scolarship Committee.
• Lacasse, C. L., & Fuentes, J. (2017, April). Preventing Compassion Fatigue in Pediatric Oncology Nurses: Best Practices. Western Institute of Nursing. Denver, CO: Western Institute of Nursing.
• Lacasse, C. L., Munson, M., & Spinx, E. (2017, April). Transforming Medical-Surgical Nursing Education by Infusing Principles and Practices of Integrative Care. 2nd International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson, AZ.
• Williams, D. K., & Lacasse, C. L. (2017, April). Mindfully Incorporating Principles of Integrative Nursing in Academic Population Health Courses. 2nd International Integrative Nursing Symposium. Tucson.

Others

• Lacasse, C. L., Murrain, V. E., Siwik, V. P., Tong, T. G., & Perez, L. J. (2018, July). Project Taking Charge. Nexus Summit 2018 Submission for Award.
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  Describe Project Taking Charge from 1.0 through 3.0. Community based inter professional service learning for students of all health science disciplines
• Lacasse, C. L. (2017, May). Comorbidity and Symptom Measurement in Oncology Scale: Development and Pilot Results in Older Adult Cancer Survivors.. Proquest Dissertation Abstracts. Proquest number: 10277663.