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Jane M. Armer, PhD, RN

Professor, Sinclair of Nursing

Director, Nursing Research, Ellis-Fischel Cancer Center

Co-Director, Health Communication Research Center

Education:

PhD - University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - University of Iowa

Research Interests:

Program focus on health and self-management of community-dwelling adults, manifested in three inter-related areas: health behaviors, adaptation, and patient perceptions. Primary research interests: post breast cancer lymphedema – measurement, impact, and management; cancer treatment-related effects on quality of life and survivorship; health beliefs and behaviors among diverse groups.

Selected Publications:

Armer, J. M. (2005). The problem of post-breast cancer lymphedema: Impact and measurement issues. Cancer Investigation, 1, 76-83

Armer, J.M. & Fu, M. (2005). Age Differences in Post-Breast Cancer Lymphedema Signs and Symptoms. Cancer Nursing, 28(3), 200-7.

Armer, J.M. (2005 in press). Lymphedema associated with women’s cancers. In Women’s Health and Cancer by Karen Hassey Dow. Elsevier Press.

Radina, M. E., Longo, D. R., & Armer, J. M. (2005). Latinas and breast cancer in the Midwest: factors affecting survivorship. International Journal of Global Health and Health Disparities, 3(2), 40-60.

Armer, J.M. & Heckathorn, P. (2005). Post-breast cancer lymphedema in aging women: Self-management and implications for nursing. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 31(5), 29-39.

Radina, M. E., & Armer, J. M. (2004). Surviving breast cancer and living with lymphedema: Resiliency among women and their families. Journal of Family Nursing, 10(4), 485-505.

Radina, M. E., Armer, J. M., Culbertson, S. D., & Dusold, J. M. (2004). Post-breast cancer lymphedema: understanding women’s knowledge of their condition. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(1), 97-104.

Armer, J.M., Fu, M., Wainstock, J., Zagar, E., & Jacobs, L.K. (2004). Lymphedema following breast cancer treatment; including sentinel lymph node biopsy. Lymphology, 37(1), 73-91.

Armer, J.M., Culbertson, S.D., Radina, M.E, & Porock, D. (2003). Prediction of Breast Cancer Lymphedema based on Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Questionnaire (LBCQ) Symptom Report. Nursing Research, 52(6), 370-9.

Armer, J.M. (2003). Post-Breast Cancer Lymphedema. In Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer by Karen Hassey Dow. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett, pp. 209-229.

Armer, J.M., Heppner, P.P., & Mallinckrodt, B. (2002). Post breast cancer treatment lymphedema: The hidden epidemic. Scope on Phlebology and Lymphology, 9(1): 334-341. Reprinted in: Armer, J. M., Heppner, P. P., & Mallinckrodt, B. (2002). Post-breast cancer treatment lymphedema: The secret epidemic. Lymphology, 35 (Suppl), 143-152.

Fu, R.M., Anderson, C.M., McDaniel, R., & Armer, J. (2002). Patients’ perception of fatigue in response to biochemotherapy as a treatment for metatastic melanoma. Oncology Nursing Forum, 29(6), 961-6.

Armer, J. M., & Whitman, M. (2002). The problem of lymphedema following breast cancer treatment: Prevalence, symptoms, and self-management. Lymphology, 35 (Suppl), 153-159.

Armer, J. M., & Porock, D. (2002). Self-management of fatigue among women with lymphedema. Lymphology, 35 (Suppl), 208-213.

Armer, J. M. (2002). Living with lymphedema: A case study of secondary lymphedema in an elderly breast cancer survivor. Lymphology, 35 (Suppl), 203-207.

Radina , M.E. , & Armer, J.M. (2001). Post breast cancer lymphedema and the family: A qualitative investigation of families coping with chronic illness. Journal of Family Nursing, 7, 281-299.

Armer, J.M., Harris, K., Dusold, J.M (2004). Application of the concerns-based adoption model to the installation of telemedicine in a rural Missouri nursing home. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 20(1), 42-9.

Armer, J.M. (2003). Telemedicine utilization by advanced practice nurses in rural Missouri: A case study. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 34(5), 226-33.

Crist, J., Armer, J.M., & Radina, M.E. (2002). A study in cultural diversity: The Old Order Amish care-giver for the person with Alzheimer’s. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health, 8(3), 78-85.

Armer, J.M., & Radina, M.E. (2002). Definition of health and health promotion behaviors among Midwestern Amish families. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health, 8(3), 43-52.

Armer, J., & Conn, V. (2001). Spirituality and health among diverse rural elders. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 27(6):28-37.

Moser, S. & Armer, J. (2000). An Inside View: NP/MD Perceptions of Collaborative Practice. Nursing and Health Care: Perspectives on Community, 21(1), 29-33.

Porter, E.J., & Ganong, L.H., & Armer, J.M. (2000). The “church family” and kin: Contrasts in the service providers of an older rural Black woman. Qualitative Health Research, 10(4), 452-70.

Armer, J. M. (1997). A social survey: Public perception of crisis in health care and response to the expanded nursing role in the Midwest. Nursing and Health Care: Perspectives on Community, 18(2), 86-90.

Conn , V. S. & Armer, J.M. (1996). Meta-analysis and public policy: Opportunity for nursing impact. Nursing Outlook, 44.112-116.

Armer, J. M. (1996). Elderly relocation to a rural congregate setting: A qualitative exploration of factors influencing adjustment. IMAGE: Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 28(1), 35-39.