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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. 

Victoria Marshall

Meet the GOAL Team

The GOAL Health Research Lab is led by Dr. Victoria Marshall, PhD, RN.

Dr. Marshall is an Assistant 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. 

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. 

Lanie Somon

Lanie Simon, BSN, RN

Lanie is a current PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant at the USF College of Nursing. 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.

  • Agency: National Cancer Institute 1R03CA262908-01A1
    Title: Exploring the Use of a Web-Based Program for Older Adults Receiving Oral Anticancer Agents to Improve Communication and Self-Management 
    Role: PI
    Budget: $149,000
    Project Period: 01/01/2023-12/31/2024

     

    Agency: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
    Title: “Culturally Adapted Couples Communication Program for Latina Breast Cancer Patients and Partners”
    Role: Marshall, V. (Co-Investigator)
    P.I.: Martinez-Tyson
    Budget: $2,773,097
    Project Period: 02/2022-01/2025

  • Agency: American Nurses Foundation
    ID #: Jean E. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN Award
    Title: “The Effects of Medication Beliefs on the Symptom Experience in Patients Taking Oral Cancer Medication”
    PI: Marshall, V.
    Budget: $4,706
    Project Period: 9/1/2016-8/31/2018

    Agency: University of South Florida
    ID #: USF COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Grant
    Title:USF Pandemic Rapid Response and Registry
    PI: Usha Menon, PhD, RN, FAAN, FSBN
    Budget: $25,000
    Project Period:2020-2021

    • National Women’s Intellectual Property Day
    • Fellow to ORBIT Institute: Developing Behavioral Treatments to Improve Health. National Cancer Institute (1R25CA244065-01A1)
    • Cohort Recipient of the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care Research Methods in Supportive Oncology Workshop funded by the National Cancer Institute (R25CA181000) 
    • Outstanding New Investigator Award, University of South Florida, College of Nursing 
    • Second Place Abstract in Symptom Management Category, Symptom Science Advances in Oncology Nursing Colloquium sponsored by Oncology Nursing Society, National Institute of Nursing Research and National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research 
    • Third Place Abstract in Hot Topics Category, Symptom Science Advances in Oncology Nursing Colloquium sponsored by Oncology Nursing Society, National Institute of Nursing Research and National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research 

  • Belcher, S., Mackler, E.,  Muluneh, B., Ginex, P., Anderson, M., Bettencourt, E. DasGupta, R., Elliott, J., Hall, E., Karlin, M., Kostoff, D., Marshall, V.K. Millisor, V., Molnar, M., Schneider, S., Tipton, J., Yackzan, S., LeFebvre, K., Sivakumaran, K., Waseem, H., Morgan, R. Guidelines™ to Support Patient Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications. Oncology Nursing Forum, 49(4), 279-295. DOI: 10.1188/22.ONF.279-295 

    Marshall, V.K.,Visovsky, C., Advani, P., Mussallem, D., Tofthagen, C. (2022). Cancer Treatment-Specific Medication Beliefs among Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(8), 6807-6815. doi: 10.1007/s00520-022-07101-7 

    Marshall, V.K., Given, C.W., Given, B.A., Lehto, R., Sikorskii, A. (2020). Evaluating Change in Medication Beliefs in Patients Newly Prescribed Oral Oncolytic Agents. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 40(1), 62-79. 

    Marshall, V.K., Given, C.W., Given, B.A., Lehto, R., Sikorskii, A. (2020). Evaluating Change in Medication Beliefs in Patients Newly Prescribed Oral Oncolytic Agents. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 40(1), 62-79. doi: 10.1080/07347332.2020.1855497 

    Marshall, V. Given, B.A. (2020). Satisfaction with an Interactive Voice Response System & Symptom Management Toolkit Intervention to Improve Adherence and Symptoms Management in Patients Newly Prescribed an Oral Anticancer Agent. Oncology Nursing Forum, 47(6), 637-648. doi: 10.1188/20.ONF.637-648 

    Marshall, V.K., Given, C.W., Sikorskii, A., Given, B.A., Lehto, R. (2019). How Adverse Events and Permanent Medication Stoppages Affect Changes in Patient’s Beliefs About Oral Antineoplastic Agents. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, 2589-2596. doi:10.1007/s00520-019-05073-9. 

    Marshall, V.K., Cairns, P. (August, 2019). Challenges of Caregivers Who are on Oral Oncolytic Therapy. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 25(4), 363-369.  

    Marshall, V. K., & Given, B. A. (2018). Factors Associated with Medication Beliefs in Patients with Cancer: An Integrative Review. Oncology Nursing Forum, 45(4), 508-526. doi: 10.1188/18.ONF.508-526. 

    Marshall, V., Vachon, E., Given, B., & Lehto, R. (2018). Impact of Anticancer Medication From a Family Caregiver Perspective. Oncology Nursing Forum, 45(5), 597-606. doi: 10.1188/18.ONF.597-606.  

  • Victoria Marshall, PhD, RN 
    Assistant Professor
    USF Health College of Nursing
    12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 22
    Tampa, FL 33612
    O: 813-974-1514 
    vkmarshall@usf.edu 

    Learn more about my research expertise: Nursing Science Without Limits