Publications
2009
Corbin L, Mellis K, Beaty B, Kutner J. The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies by Patients with Advanced Cancer and Pain in a Hospice Setting: A Multicentered, Descriptive Study. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2009; 12(1)
2008
O'Bryant CL, Linnebur SA, Yamashita TE, Kutner JS. Inconsistencies in opioid equianalgesic ratios: clinical and research implications. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother 2008;22(4):282-290.
Kutner JS, Smith MC, Corbin L, Hemphill L, Benton K, Mellis BK, Beaty B, Felton S, Yamashita TE, Bryant LL, Fairclough DL. Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood in patients with advanced cancer. Ann Intern Med. 2008;149(6):369-379.
Levy C, Bemski J, Kutner JS. Are Hospices Establishing Prehospice/Palliative Care Programs? Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2008. 11(3):413-414.
2007
Kutner JS, Bryant LL, Beaty BL, Fairclough DL. Time Course and Characteristics of Symptom Distress and Quality of Life at the End of Life. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2007. 34(3):227-236.
Whaled GF, Kutner J, Byock I, Gerard D, Stovall E, Sieverding P, Ganz P, Krouse RS. Implementing Palliative Care Studies. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2007. 34(1S):S40-S48.
Abernethy AP, Hanson LC, Main DS, Kutner JS. Palliative care clinical research networks, a requirement for evidence-based palliative care: time for coordinated action. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2007. 10(4):845-850.
Smith MC, Kutner JS, Hemphill L, Yamashita T, Felton S. Developing Control and Treatment Conditions in a Clinical Trial of Massage Therapy for Advanced Cancer. Journal of the Society of Integrative Oncology. 2007. 5(4):139-146.
2006
Abraham A, Kutner JS, Beaty B. Suffering at the End of Life in the Setting of Low Physician Symptom Distress. J Palliative Medicine 2006; 9(3):658-665.
Kutner JS, Bryant LL, Beaty BL, Fairclough DL. Symptom Distress and Quality of Life Assessment at the End of Life: The Role of Proxy Response. J Pain & Symptom Management 2006. 32(4):300-310.
VanVorst RF, Crane LA, Barton PL, Kutner JS, Kallail KJ, Westfall JM. Barriers to Quality Care for Dying Patients in Rural Communities. The Journal of Rural Health. 2006. 22(3):248-253.
Fischer SM, Gozansky W, Sauaia A, Min SJ, Kutner JS, Kramer A. A Practical Tool to Identify Patients Who May Benefit from a Palliative Approach: The CARING Criteria. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2006. 31(4):285-292.
2005
Fischer S, Kutner JS, Egan K. Healthcare Professional Education: A Unique Role for Hospices. Am Hosp Palliat Med, 2005; 22(1):32-40.
Johnson DC, Kassner Ct, Houser J, Kutner JS. Barriers to Effective Symptom Management in Hospice. J Pain Symptom Management, 2005; 29(1):69-79.
Kutner JS, Main D, Westfall JM, Pace W. The Practice-Based Research Network as a Model for End-of-Life Care Research: Challenges and Opportunities. Cancer Control 2005; 12(3):186-195.
Goodlin SJ, Kutner JS, Connor SR, Ryndes T, Houser J, Hauptman PJ. Hospice Care for Heart Failure Patients. J Pain & Symptom Management 2005; 29(5):525-528.
2004
Casarett D, Kassner CT, Kutner JS. Recruiting for research in hospice: feasibility of a research screening protocol. J Palliat Med. 2004;7(6):854-860.
Nowels DE, Kutner JS, Kassner C, Beehler C. Hospice Pharmaeceutical cost Trends. Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2004; 21(4):297-302.
Kutner JS, Nowels DE, Kassner Ct, Houser J, Bryant LL, Main DS. Confirmation of the 'Disability Paradox' Among Hospice Patients: Preservation of Quality of Life Despite Physical Ailments and Psychosocial concerns. Palliat & Supportive Care. 2004; 1:231-237.
Kutner JS, Meyer SA, Beaty B, Kassner CT, Nowels DE, Beehler C. "Outcomes and Characteristics of Patients Discharged Alive from Hospice." J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004; 52(8):1337-1342.
Johnson DF, Kassner CT, Kutner JS. Current Use of Guidelines, Protocols or Care Pathways for Symptom Management in Hospice. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2004; 21(1):1-7.
2002
Nowels DE, Bublitz C, Kassner CT, Kutner JS. "Estimation of Confusion Prevalence in Hospice Patients." J Palliat Med. 2002; 5(5):687-695.
Kutner JS, Blake M, Myer S. "Predictors of Live Hospice Discharge: Data from the National Home and Hospice Care Survey (NHHCS)." Am J Hosp Pall Care. 2002; 19(5):1-7.
2001
Kutner JS, Kassner CT, Nowels DE. "Symptom Burden at the End of Life- Hospice Providers' Perceptions." J Pain Symptom Manage. 2001; 21(6):473-480.