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Cassandra Dictus

Clinical Associate in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Clinical Associate in the School of Nursing · 2024 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Factors Associated with Respite Care Use Among Veteran Caregivers: A Machine Learning Analysis.

Journal Article Gerontologist · May 6, 2026 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Respite care provides temporary relief to family caregivers yet remains underused, and the factors shaping its utilization among Veteran caregivers are not well understood. This evaluation examined caregiver‑ and Veteran‑specific ... Full text Link to item Cite

Workplace Environment and Psychological Distress of Nurses and Nursing Assistants During COVID-19.

Journal Article Clinical nursing research · May 2026 Registered nurses (RNs) and nursing assistants (NAs) play critical roles during crises. Understanding how the perceived work environment affects psychological distress among these healthcare workers is essential for developing interventions that support me ... Full text Cite

Experiences of registered nurses and nursing assistants during COVID-19: Work stress, stress appraisal, and workplace resources; A qualitative descriptive study.

Journal Article PloS one · January 2026 The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted healthcare systems, placing immense physical, emotional, and organizational strain on front line nursing staff, including registered nurses and nursing assistants. These professionals faced heightened stress due to ... Full text Cite
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Education


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2018 B.S.N.
Portland State University · 2015 M.P.H.