Overview
Dr. Albrecht is an acute care nurse practitioner, certified advanced hospice and palliative nurse and a nurse scientist who has devoted her practice and research to the oncology and palliative care populations. She received a BS in Biology from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Her BSN, MSN and PhD are all from the University of Virginia. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Interdisciplinary Training of Nurse Scientists in Cancer Survivorship Research from the …
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in the School of Nursing
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2022 - Present
School of Nursing
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2019 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Digital Health Innovations to Promote Physical Activities in Patients with Cancer.
Journal Article Stud Health Technol Inform · July 24, 2024 This study evaluates the Exercise Planning and Tracking (EPT) tool, a digital health solution, designed to enhance physical activity (PA) in patients with cancer. Utilizing a tailored PA database, the tool aids in tracking and planning exercises and monito ... Full text Link to item CiteThe association between the gut microbiome and fatigue in individuals living with cancer: a systematic review.
Journal Article Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · April 2024 PurposeFatigue is the most distressing symptom for individuals with cancer. While numerous studies have investigated biological pathways that could underlie the mechanism of fatigue, the cause of fatigue remains unclear. This review aimed to inves ... Full text Cite"I don't have a choice but to keep getting up and doing the things that protect her": The informal caregiver's adaptation to the cancer diagnosis.
Journal Article Journal of psychosocial oncology · January 2024 PurposePatients with hematologic malignancies (HM) typically rely on informal caregivers for support. Caregivers experience distress, poorer health, and lower quality of life. This study aimed to understand caregivers' experiences adapting to, and ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
Exploring the Relationship Between the Oral Microbiome and Fatigue in Individuals with Breast Cancer: A Longitudinal Study
FellowshipCo-Sponsor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2026Testing a Nurse-Led Evidence-Based Exercise Program to Improve Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adults with Acute Leukemia
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Oncology Nursing Society Foundation · 2020 - 2022View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Virginia ·
2011
Ph.D.