Research
Victoria Marshall
GOAL Health Research Lab
Geriatric Oncology Adherence Link: A Health Program Supporting Older Adults Prescribed Oral Anticancer Medication
Mission: To provide older adults prescribed oral anticancer medication supportive, evidence-based medication and symptom management guidelines to achieve successful, safe cancer care in the home environment.
Vision: Our web-based program aims to promote medication adherence, symptom management, and self-efficacy among older adults prescribed oral anticancer medications through trusted information that is evidence-based. We strive to decrease unnecessary healthcare utilization (unplanned oncology visits, urgent or acute care center, emergency room visits, and hospital stays) and quality of life in this population.
Values: We focus on the health of older adults prescribed oral anticancer medication who have specific needs in relation to aging, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and technology use. Our web-based program uses frameworks that are theoretically driven and rooted in behavior change theory, engagement of technology, and customized considerations for older adults to provide patients with the tools they need to self-manage cancer care in the home environment. Above all else, we strive to improve the health and quality of life among older adults with cancer who are prescribed oral anticancer medication using a sustainable web-based program.
Join our Team:
If you would like to join the GOAL Health Research Lab, send a cover letter outlining your experience and research interests as well as a CV/resume to Dr. Marshall at vkmarshall@usf.edu.
For all inquiries, please email Dr. Victoria Marshall.
Victoria Marshall, PhD, RN -- Lab Director/ Principal Investigator
Dr. Marshall is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of South Florida. Her research interests include the supportive self-management of oral anticancer medications and related symptoms among older adults using technology-based interventions.
Lanie Simon, BSN, RN -- Graduate Research Assistant and PhD Student
Lanie was awarded the King O’Neal Scholar Award, Spirit of Nursing Award, and Academic Excellence Award while completing her undergraduate degree at USF. Her current research interests include caregiver burnout among informal caregivers providing care for oncology patients.