Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook 1996
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2014 - 2019
  • Associate Proessor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2016 - 2019
  • Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2009 - 2014
  • Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2005 - 2008
  • Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Medical Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2001 - 2005
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Optimizing a self-directed mobile mindfulness intervention for improving awarded by National Institutes of Health 2018 - 2023
  • Translational Research in Surgical Oncology awarded by National Institutes of Health 2002 - 2021
  • Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training for Dementia awarded by National Palliative Care Research Center 2018 - 2020
  • Optimizing a self-directed mobile copying skills training intervention for improving cardiorespiratory failure survivors awarded by National Institutes of Health 2019 - 2020
  • Addressing Sexual Concerns in Breast Cancer Survivors: RCT of a Novel Couple-Based Intervention awarded by Fox Chase Cancer Center 2018 - 2019
  • Couple Communication in Cancer: A Multi-method Examination awarded by Arizona State University 2016 - 2019
  • Caregiver-Guided Pain Management Training in Palliative Care awarded by National Institutes of Health 2014 - 2019
  • Using Partners to Enhance Long-term Weight Loss awarded by University of Wisconsin - Madison 2018 - 2019
  • Yoga-based Symptom Management for Metastatic Breast Cancer awarded by National Institutes of Health 2013 - 2018
  • Mobile Mindfulness to Improve Psychological Distress after Critical Illness awarded by National Institutes of Health 2015 - 2017
  • Communication in Oncologist Patient Encounters: A Patient Intervention awarded by National Institutes of Health 2009 - 2016
  • Feasibility of a Couple-based Intervention for Parents of Children with Cancer awarded by National Institutes of Health 2012 - 2014
  • Coping Skills Training for Spinal Cord Stimulator Patients awarded by National Institutes of Health 2008 - 2013
  • Stress and Behavior in Health and Disease awarded by National Institutes of Health 1989 - 2011
  • Caregiver-Assisting Coping Skills Training for Lung Cancer awarded by National Institutes of Health 2002 - 2008
  • Partner-Assisted Emotional Disclosure for GI Cancer awarded by National Institutes of Health 2004 - 2008
  • Prostate Cancer Recovery Enhancement (PROCARE) for African American Men awarded by National Institutes of Health 2007 - 2008
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Burns, John W., Kristina M. Post, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “Spouse and Patient Beliefs and Perceptions About Chronic Pain: Effects on Couple Interactions and Patient Pain Behavior..” J Pain, April 5, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2019.04.001.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Stephen J. Lepore, Mary B. Daly, Elizabeth Handorf, Kristen A. Sorice, Laura S. Porter, James A. Tulsky, and Mary Catherine Beach. “A brief intervention to enhance breast cancer clinicians' communication about sexual health: Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes..” Psycho Oncology 28, no. 4 (April 2019): 872–79. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5036.
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    • Porter, Laura S., James W. Carson, Maren Olsen, Kimberly M. Carson, Linda Sanders, Lee Jones, Kelly Westbrook, and Francis J. Keefe. “Feasibility of a mindful yoga program for women with metastatic breast cancer: results of a randomized pilot study..” Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, March 15, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04710-7.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Katherine Clegg Smith, Elizabeth Handorf, Kristen Sorice, Sharon L. Bober, Elissa T. Bantug, Sharon Schwartz, and Laura S. Porter. “A randomized pilot trial of a couple-based intervention addressing sexual concerns for breast cancer survivors..” Journal of Psychosocial Oncology 37, no. 2 (March 2019): 242–63. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2018.1510869.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Gregory Samsa, Jennifer L. Steel, Laura C. Hanson, Thomas W. LeBlanc, Janet Bull, Stacy Fischer, and Francis J. Keefe. “Caregiver-guided pain coping skills training for patients with advanced cancer: Background, design, and challenges for the CaringPals study..” Clinical Trials (London, England), February 19, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1177/1740774519829695.
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    • Cox, Christopher E., Catherine L. Hough, Derek M. Jones, Anna Ungar, Wen Reagan, Mary D. Key, Tina Gremore, et al. “Effects of mindfulness training programmes delivered by a self-directed mobile app and by telephone compared with an education programme for survivors of critical illness: a pilot randomised clinical trial..” Thorax 74, no. 1 (January 2019): 33–42. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-211264.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Kristen A. Sorice, Natalie M. Oppenheimer, Katherine Clegg Smith, Sharon L. Bober, Elissa T. Bantug, Sharon C. Schwartz, and Laura S. Porter. “Why do breast cancer survivors decline a couple-based intimacy enhancement intervention trial?.” Transl Behav Med, December 13, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/iby129.
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    • Burns, John W., James Gerhart, Kristina M. Post, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “Spouse Criticism/Hostility Toward Partners With Chronic Pain: The Role of Spouse Attributions for Patient Control Over Pain Behaviors..” The Journal of Pain : Official Journal of the American Pain Society 19, no. 11 (November 2018): 1308–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2018.05.007.
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    • Langer, Shelby L., Laura S. Porter, Joan M. Romano, Michael W. Todd, and Stephanie J. Lee. “A Couple-Based Communication Intervention for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Survivors and Their Caregiving Partners: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Change in Process Measures..” Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation : Journal of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation 24, no. 9 (September 2018): 1888–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbmt.2018.05.013.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Xiaomei Gao, Pauline Lyna, William Kraus, Maren Olsen, Emily Patterson, Blair Puleo, and Kathryn I. Pollak. “Pilot randomized trial of a couple-based physical activity videoconference intervention for sedentary cancer survivors..” Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 37, no. 9 (September 2018): 861–65. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000608.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Laura Fish, and Karen Steinhauser. “Themes Addressed by Couples With Advanced Cancer During a Communication Skills Training Intervention..” J Pain Symptom Manage 56, no. 2 (August 2018): 252–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.04.004.
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    • Fulton, Jessica J., Amie R. Newins, Laura S. Porter, and Katherine Ramos. “Psychotherapy Targeting Depression and Anxiety for Use in Palliative Care: A Meta-Analysis..” Journal of Palliative Medicine 21, no. 7 (July 2018): 1024–37. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2017.0576.
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    • Khandelwal, Nita, Catherine L. Hough, Lois Downey, Ruth A. Engelberg, Shannon S. Carson, Douglas B. White, Jeremy M. Kahn, et al. “Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Financial Stress in Survivors of Critical Illness..” Critical Care Medicine 46, no. 6 (June 2018): e530–39. https://doi.org/10.1097/ccm.0000000000003076.
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    • Porter, Laura S., and Francis J. Keefe. “Couple-based communication interventions for cancer: moving beyond a 'one size fits all' approach..” Acta Oncol 57, no. 5 (May 2018): 693–95. https://doi.org/10.1080/0284186X.2017.1400687.
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    • Gerhart, James I., John W. Burns, Stephen Bruehl, David A. Smith, Kristina M. Post, Laura S. Porter, Erik Schuster, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “Variability in negative emotions among individuals with chronic low back pain: relationships with pain and function..” Pain 159, no. 2 (February 2018): 342–50. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001102.
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    • Burns, John W., Kristina M. Post, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “Spouse criticism and hostility during marital interaction: effects on pain intensity and behaviors among individuals with chronic low back pain..” Pain 159, no. 1 (January 2018): 25–32. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001037.
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    • Cox, Christopher E., Catherine L. Hough, Shannon S. Carson, Douglas B. White, Jeremy M. Kahn, Maren K. Olsen, Derek M. Jones, Tamara J. Somers, Sarah A. Kelleher, and Laura S. Porter. “Effects of a Telephone- and Web-based Coping Skills Training Program Compared with an Education Program for Survivors of Critical Illness and Their Family Members. A Randomized Clinical Trial..” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 197, no. 1 (January 2018): 66–78. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201704-0720oc.
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    • Langer, Shelby L., Joan M. Romano, Michael Todd, Timothy J. Strauman, Francis J. Keefe, Karen L. Syrjala, Jonathan B. Bricker, et al. “Links Between Communication and Relationship Satisfaction Among Patients With Cancer and Their Spouses: Results of a Fourteen-Day Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment Study..” Frontiers in Psychology 9 (January 2018). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01843.
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    • Porter, Laura S., and J Nicholas Dionne-Odom. “Supporting cancer family caregivers: How can frontline oncology clinicians help?.” Cancer 123, no. 17 (September 2017): 3212–15. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.30759.
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    • Enzinger, Andrea C., Jennifer K. Wind, Elizabeth Frank, Nadine J. McCleary, Laura Porter, Heather Cushing, Caroline Abbott, et al. “A stakeholder-driven approach to improve the informed consent process for palliative chemotherapy..” Patient Education and Counseling 100, no. 8 (August 2017): 1527–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2017.03.024.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Donald H. Baucom, Maren Olsen, S Yousuf Zafar, and Hope Uronis. “A randomized pilot trial of a videoconference couples communication intervention for advanced GI cancer..” Psycho Oncology 26, no. 7 (July 2017): 1027–35. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.4121.
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    • Gerhart, James I., John W. Burns, Kristina M. Post, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Helen J. Burgess, Erik Schuster, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “Relationships Between Sleep Quality and Pain-Related Factors for People with Chronic Low Back Pain: Tests of Reciprocal and Time of Day Effects..” Annals of Behavioral Medicine : A Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 51, no. 3 (June 2017): 365–75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-016-9860-2.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Kristen Sorice, Mary Catherine Beach, Laura S. Porter, James A. Tulsky, Mary B. Daly, and Stephen J. Lepore. “Patient-provider communication about sexual concerns in cancer: a systematic review..” J Cancer Surviv 11, no. 2 (April 2017): 175–88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-016-0577-9.
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    • Carson, James W., Kimberly M. Carson, Maren K. Olsen, Linda Sanders, and Laura S. Porter. “Mindful Yoga for women with metastatic breast cancer: design of a randomized controlled trial..” Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine 17, no. 1 (March 13, 2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-017-1672-9.
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    • Bailey, Donald E., Cristina C. Hendrix, Karen E. Steinhauser, Karen M. Stechuchak, Laura S. Porter, Julie Hudson, Maren K. Olsen, et al. “Randomized trial of an uncertainty self-management telephone intervention for patients awaiting liver transplant..” Patient Education and Counseling 100, no. 3 (March 2017): 509–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2016.10.017.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Laura S. Porter, Kristen E. Casale, Elissa T. Bantug, Sharon L. Bober, Sharon C. Schwartz, and Katherine Clegg Smith. “Adapting a couple-based intimacy enhancement intervention to breast cancer: A developmental study..” Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 35, no. 10 (October 2016): 1085–96. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000413.
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    • Burns, John W., James I. Gerhart, Stephen Bruehl, Kristina M. Post, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Erik Schuster, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “Anger arousal and behavioral anger regulation in everyday life among people with chronic low back pain: Relationships with spouse responses and negative affect..” Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 35, no. 1 (January 2016): 29–40. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000221.
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    • Hendrix, Cristina C., Donald E. Bailey, Karen E. Steinhauser, Maren K. Olsen, Karen M. Stechuchak, Sarah G. Lowman, Abby J. Schwartz, et al. “Effects of enhanced caregiver training program on cancer caregiver's self-efficacy, preparedness, and psychological well-being..” Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 24, no. 1 (January 2016): 327–36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-015-2797-3.
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    • Burns, John W., James I. Gerhart, Kristina M. Post, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Erik Schuster, Asokumar Buvanendran, Anne Marie Fras, and Francis J. Keefe. “The Communal Coping Model of Pain Catastrophizing in Daily Life: A Within-Couples Daily Diary Study..” The Journal of Pain : Official Journal of the American Pain Society 16, no. 11 (November 2015): 1163–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2015.08.005.
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    • Fischer, Melanie S., Donald H. Baucom, Brian R. Baucom, Sarah Weusthoff, Kurt Hahlweg, David C. Atkins, Laura S. Porter, and Tanja Zimmermann. “Emotional arousal predicts observed social support in German and American couples talking about breast cancer..” Journal of Family Psychology : Jfp : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) 29, no. 5 (October 2015): 744–54. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000092.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Kathryn I. Pollak, David Farrell, Meredith Cooper, Robert M. Arnold, Amy S. Jeffreys, and James A. Tulsky. “Development and implementation of an online program to improve how patients communicate emotional concerns to their oncology providers..” Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 23, no. 10 (October 2015): 2907–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-015-2656-2.
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    • Weinfurt, Kevin P., Li Lin, Deborah Watkins Bruner, Jill M. Cyranowski, Carrie B. Dombeck, Elizabeth A. Hahn, Diana D. Jeffery, et al. “Development and Initial Validation of the PROMIS(®) Sexual Function and Satisfaction Measures Version 2.0..” The Journal of Sexual Medicine 12, no. 9 (September 7, 2015): 1961–74. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsm.12966.
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    • Burns, J. W., J. I. Gerhart, S. Bruehl, K. M. Post, D. A. Smith, L. S. Porter, E. Schuster, A. Buvanendran, A. M. Fras, and F. J. Keefe. “Anger Arousal and Behavioral Anger Regulation in Everyday Life Among People With Chronic Low Back Pain: Relationships With Spouse Responses and Negative Affect.” Health Psychology, June 1, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000221.
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    • Pollak, Kathryn I., Pauline Lyna, Alicia Bilheimer, and Laura S. Porter. “A brief relaxation intervention for pain delivered by palliative care physicians: A pilot study..” Palliative Medicine 29, no. 6 (June 2015): 569–70. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216315570410.
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    • Burns, John W., James I. Gerhart, Stephen Bruehl, Kristina M. Peterson, David A. Smith, Laura S. Porter, Erik Schuster, et al. “Anger arousal and behavioral anger regulation in everyday life among patients with chronic low back pain: Relationships to patient pain and function..” Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 34, no. 5 (May 2015): 547–55. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000091.
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    • Rini, Christine, Laura S. Porter, Tamara J. Somers, Daphne C. McKee, Robert F. DeVellis, Meredith Smith, Gary Winkel, et al. “Automated Internet-based pain coping skills training to manage osteoarthritis pain: a randomized controlled trial..” Pain 156, no. 5 (May 2015): 837–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000121.
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    • Porter, Laura S. “Advancing the science of mind-body interventions: a comment on Larkey et al..” Annals of Behavioral Medicine : A Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 49, no. 2 (April 2015): 149–50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-014-9652-5.
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    • Burns, J. W., J. I. Gerhart, S. Bruehl, K. M. Peterson, D. A. Smith, L. S. Porter, E. Schuster, et al. “Anger arousal and behavioral anger regulation in everyday life among patients with chronic low back pain: Relationships to patient pain and function.” Health Psychology 34, no. 5 (2015): 547–55. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000091.
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    • Cagle, J. G., S. Zimmerman, L. W. Cohen, L. S. Porter, L. C. Hanson, and D. Reed. “EMPOWER: An intervention to address barriers to pain management in hospice.” Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 49, no. 1 (January 1, 2015): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.05.007.
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    • Cagle, John G., Sheryl Zimmerman, Lauren W. Cohen, Laura S. Porter, Laura C. Hanson, and David Reed. “EMPOWER: an intervention to address barriers to pain management in hospice..” Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 49, no. 1 (January 2015): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.05.007.
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    • Fischer, M. S., D. H. Baucom, B. R. Baucom, S. Weusthoff, K. Hahlweg, D. C. Atkins, L. S. Porter, and T. Zimmermann. “Emotional Arousal Predicts Observed Social Support in German and American Couples Talking About Breast Cancer.” Journal of Family Psychology, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000092.
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    • Fischer, M. S., D. H. Baucom, B. R. Baucom, S. Weusthoff, K. Hahlweg, D. C. Atkins, L. S. Porter, and T. Zimmermann. “Emotional Arousal Predicts Observed Social Support in German and American Couples Talking About Breast Cancer.” Journal of Family Psychology, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000092.
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    • Fischer, M. S., D. H. Baucom, B. R. Baucom, S. Weusthoff, K. Hahlweg, D. C. Atkins, L. S. Porter, and T. Zimmermann. “Emotional Arousal Predicts Observed Social Support in German and American Couples Talking About Breast Cancer.” Journal of Family Psychology, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000092.
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    • Fischer, M. S., D. H. Baucom, B. R. Baucom, S. Weusthoff, K. Hahlweg, D. C. Atkins, L. S. Porter, and T. Zimmermann. “Emotional Arousal Predicts Observed Social Support in German and American Couples Talking About Breast Cancer.” Journal of Family Psychology, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000092.
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    • Fischer, M. S., D. H. Baucom, B. R. Baucom, S. Weusthoff, K. Hahlweg, D. C. Atkins, L. S. Porter, and T. Zimmermann. “Emotional Arousal Predicts Observed Social Support in German and American Couples Talking About Breast Cancer.” Journal of Family Psychology, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000092.
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    • Fischer, M. S., D. H. Baucom, B. R. Baucom, S. Weusthoff, K. Hahlweg, D. C. Atkins, L. S. Porter, and T. Zimmermann. “Emotional arousal predicts observed social support in german and american couples talking about breast cancer.” Journal of Family Psychology 29, no. 5 (2015): 744–54.
    • Rini, Christine, Laura S. Porter, Tamara J. Somers, Daphne C. McKee, and Francis J. Keefe. “Retaining critical therapeutic elements of behavioral interventions translated for delivery via the Internet: recommendations and an example using pain coping skills training..” Journal of Medical Internet Research 16, no. 12 (December 19, 2014). https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.3374.
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    • Boeding, Sara E., Nicole D. Pukay-Martin, Donald H. Baucom, Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, Tina M. Gremore, and Francis J. Keefe. “Couples and breast cancer: women's mood and partners' marital satisfaction predicting support perception..” Journal of Family Psychology : Jfp : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) 28, no. 5 (October 2014): 675–83. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000019.
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    • Barsky Reese, Jennifer, Laura S. Porter, Katelyn R. Regan, Francis J. Keefe, Nilofer S. Azad, Luis A. Diaz, Joseph M. Herman, and Jennifer A. Haythornthwaite. “A randomized pilot trial of a telephone-based couples intervention for physical intimacy and sexual concerns in colorectal cancer..” Psycho Oncology 23, no. 9 (September 2014): 1005–13. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3508.
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    • Pollak, Kathryn I., Laura S. Porter, David Farrell, Sarah G. Lowman, Amy Jeffreys, and James A. Tulsky. “IMPROVING ADHERENCE TO A WEB-BASED INTERVENTION TO HELP ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS EXPRESS EMOTIONAL CONCERNS.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 47 (April 1, 2014): S98–S98.
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    • Cox, Christopher E., Laura S. Porter, Pamela J. Buck, Mary Hoffa, Derek Jones, Brenda Walton, Catherine L. Hough, and Jeffrey M. Greeson. “Development and preliminary evaluation of a telephone-based mindfulness training intervention for survivors of critical illness..” Annals of the American Thoracic Society 11, no. 2 (February 2014): 173–81. https://doi.org/10.1513/AnnalsATS.201308-283OC.
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    • Boeding, S. E., N. D. Pukay-Martin, D. H. Baucom, L. S. Porter, J. S. Kirby, T. M. Gremore, and F. J. Keefe. “Couples and breast cancer: Women's mood and partners' marital satisfaction predicting support perception.” Journal of Family Psychology 28, no. 5 (2014): 675–83. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000019.
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    • Reese, J. B., L. S. Porter, K. R. Regan, F. J. Keefe, N. S. Azad, L. A. Diaz, J. M. Herman, and J. A. Haythornthwaite. “A randomized pilot trial of a telephone-based couples intervention for physical intimacy and sexual concerns in colorectal cancer.” Psycho Oncology, 2014.
    • Burns, John W., Kristina M. Peterson, David A. Smith, Francis J. Keefe, Laura S. Porter, Erik Schuster, and Ellen Kinner. “Temporal associations between spouse criticism/hostility and pain among patients with chronic pain: a within-couple daily diary study..” Pain 154, no. 12 (December 2013): 2715–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2013.07.053.
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    • Keefe, F. J., L. Porter, T. Somers, R. Shelby, and A. V. Wren. “Psychosocial interventions for managing pain in older adults: outcomes and clinical implications..” British Journal of Anaesthesia 111, no. 1 (July 2013): 89–94. https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/aet129.
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    • Flynn, Kathryn E., Li Lin, Jill M. Cyranowski, Bryce B. Reeve, Jennifer Barsky Reese, Diana D. Jeffery, Ashley Wilder Smith, et al. “Development of the NIH PROMIS ® Sexual Function and Satisfaction measures in patients with cancer..” The Journal of Sexual Medicine 10 Suppl 1 (February 2013): 43–52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02995.x.
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    • Burns, J. W., K. M. Peterson, D. A. Smith, F. J. Keefe, L. S. Porter, E. Schuster, and E. Kinner. “Temporal associations between spouse criticism/hostility and pain among patients with chronic pain: A within-couple daily diary study.” Pain 154, no. 12 (January 1, 2013): 2715–21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2013.07.053.
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    • Germino, Barbara B., Merle H. Mishel, Jamie Crandell, Laura Porter, Diane Blyler, Coretta Jenerette, and Karen M. Gil. “Outcomes of an uncertainty management intervention in younger African American and Caucasian breast cancer survivors..” Oncology Nursing Forum 40, no. 1 (January 2013): 82–92. https://doi.org/10.1188/13.onf.82-92.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Deborah Davis, Meredith Rumble, Cindy Scipio, and Jennifer Garst. “Attachment styles in patients with lung cancer and their spouses: associations with patient and spouse adjustment..” Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 20, no. 10 (October 2012): 2459–66. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-011-1367-6.
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    • Cox, Christopher E., Laura S. Porter, Catherine L. Hough, Douglas B. White, Jeremy M. Kahn, Shannon S. Carson, James A. Tulsky, and Francis J. Keefe. “Development and preliminary evaluation of a telephone-based coping skills training intervention for survivors of acute lung injury and their informal caregivers..” Intensive Care Medicine 38, no. 8 (August 2012): 1289–97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-012-2567-3.
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    • Porter, Laura S. “Circadian disruption--a new direction for psycho-oncology research? A comment on Dedert et al..” Annals of Behavioral Medicine : A Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 44, no. 1 (August 2012): 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9376-3.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Donald H. Baucom, Herbert Hurwitz, Barry Moser, Emily Patterson, and Hong Jin Kim. “Partner-assisted emotional disclosure for patients with GI cancer: 8-week follow-up and processes associated with change..” Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 20, no. 8 (August 2012): 1755–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-011-1272-z.
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    • Flynn, Kathryn E., Jennifer Barsky Reese, Diana D. Jeffery, Amy P. Abernethy, Li Lin, Rebecca A. Shelby, Laura S. Porter, Carrie B. Dombeck, and Kevin P. Weinfurt. “Patient experiences with communication about sex during and after treatment for cancer..” Psychooncology 21, no. 6 (June 2012): 594–601. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1947.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Donald H. Baucom, Francis J. Keefe, and Emily S. Patterson. “Reactions to a partner-assisted emotional disclosure intervention: direct observation and self-report of patient and partner communication..” Journal of Marital and Family Therapy 38 Suppl 1 (June 2012): 284–95. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2011.00278.x.
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    • Baucom, Donald H., Jennifer S. Kirby, Nicole D. Pukay-Martin, Laura S. Porter, Steffany J. Fredman, Tina M. Gremore, Francis J. Keefe, and David Atkins. “Men's psychological functioning in the context of women's breast cancer..” Journal of Marital and Family Therapy 38, no. 2 (April 2012): 317–29. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.2009.00133.x.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis Keefe, David Williams, Parag Patil, Billy Huh, and Christopher Edwards. “SELF-EFFICACY AND PAIN CATASTROPHIZING IN PATIENTS RECEIVING SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR IMPLANTS FOR PERSISTENT PAIN.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 43 (April 1, 2012): S36–S36.
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    • Baucom, Donald H., Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, and Jasmine Hudepohl. “Couple-based interventions for medical problems..” Behav Ther 43, no. 1 (March 2012): 61–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2011.01.008.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Laura S. Porter, Tamara J. Somers, and Francis J. Keefe. “Pilot feasibility study of a telephone-based couples intervention for physical intimacy and sexual concerns in colorectal cancer..” Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy 38, no. 5 (January 2012): 402–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2011.606886.
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    • Cox, C. E., L. S. Porter, C. L. Hough, J. M. Kahn, S. S. Carson, J. R. Curtis, D. B. White, and F. J. Keefe. “TELEPHONE-BASED COPING SKILLS TRAINING FOR ACUTE LUNG INJURY SURVIVORS & THEIR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS.” Intensive Care Medicine 37 (September 1, 2011): S135–S135.
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    • Lumley, Mark A., Jay L. Cohen, George S. Borszcz, Annmarie Cano, Alison M. Radcliffe, Laura S. Porter, Howard Schubiner, and Francis J. Keefe. “Pain and emotion: a biopsychosocial review of recent research..” J Clin Psychol 67, no. 9 (September 2011): 942–68. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20816.
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    • Porter, Laura S., and Francis J. Keefe. “Psychosocial issues in cancer pain..” Current Pain and Headache Reports 15, no. 4 (August 2011): 263–70. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-011-0190-6.
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    • Hall, Daniel L., Diane Blyler, Deborah Allen, Merle H. Mishel, Jamie Crandell, Barbara B. Germino, and Laura S. Porter. “Predictors and patterns of participant adherence to a cortisol collection protocol..” Psychoneuroendocrinology 36, no. 4 (May 2011): 540–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2010.08.008.
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    • Flynn, Kathryn E., Diana D. Jeffery, Francis J. Keefe, Laura S. Porter, Rebecca A. Shelby, Maria R. Fawzy, Tracy K. Gosselin, Bryce B. Reeve, and Kevin P. Weinfurt. “Sexual functioning along the cancer continuum: focus group results from the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®)..” Psychooncology 20, no. 4 (April 2011): 378–86. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1738.
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    • Gremore, Tina M., Donald H. Baucom, Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, David C. Atkins, and Francis J. Keefe. “Stress buffering effects of daily spousal support on women's daily emotional and physical experiences in the context of breast cancer concerns..” Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 30, no. 1 (January 2011): 20–30. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0021798.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Jennifer Garst, Donald H. Baucom, Colleen M. McBride, Daphne C. McKee, Linda Sutton, et al. “Caregiver-assisted coping skills training for lung cancer: results of a randomized clinical trial..” J Pain Symptom Manage 41, no. 1 (January 2011): 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.04.014.
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    • Flynn, Kathryn E., Rebecca A. Shelby, Sandra A. Mitchell, Maria R. Fawzy, N Chantelle Hardy, Aatif M. Husain, Francis J. Keefe, et al. “Sleep-wake functioning along the cancer continuum: focus group results from the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS(®))..” Psycho Oncology 19, no. 10 (October 2010): 1086–93. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1664.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Rebecca A. Shelby, Francis J. Keefe, Laura S. Porter, and Amy P. Abernethy. “Sexual concerns in cancer patients: a comparison of GI and breast cancer patients..” Support Care Cancer 18, no. 9 (September 2010): 1179–89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-009-0738-8.
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    • Berendes, David, Francis J. Keefe, Tamara J. Somers, Sejal M. Kothadia, Laura S. Porter, and Jennifer S. Cheavens. “Hope in the context of lung cancer: relationships of hope to symptoms and psychological distress..” J Pain Symptom Manage 40, no. 2 (August 2010): 174–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.01.014.
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    • Somers, T. J., F. J. Keefe, and L. Porter. “Understanding and enhancing patient and partner adjustment to disease-related pain: A biopsychosocial perspective,” December 1, 2009, 95–124. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78323-9_6.
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    • Carson, James W., Kimberly M. Carson, Laura S. Porter, Francis J. Keefe, and Victoria L. Seewaldt. “Yoga of Awareness program for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: results from a randomized trial..” Support Care Cancer 17, no. 10 (October 2009): 1301–9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-009-0587-5.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Donald H. Baucom, Herbert Hurwitz, Barry Moser, Emily Patterson, and Hong Jin Kim. “Partner-assisted emotional disclosure for patients with gastrointestinal cancer: results from a randomized controlled trial..” Cancer 115, no. 18 Suppl (September 2009): 4326–38. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.24578.
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    • Fredman, Steffany J., Donald H. Baucom, Tina M. Gremore, Angela M. Castellani, Theresa A. Kallman, Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, et al. “Quantifying the recruitment challenges with couple-based interventions for cancer: applications to early-stage breast cancer..” Psychooncology 18, no. 6 (June 2009): 667–73. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1477.
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    • Baucom, Donald H., Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, Tina M. Gremore, Naomi Wiesenthal, William Aldridge, Steffany J. Fredman, et al. “A couple-based intervention for female breast cancer..” Psycho Oncology 18, no. 3 (March 2009): 276–83. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1395.
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    • Jeffery, Diana D., Janice P. Tzeng, Francis J. Keefe, Laura S. Porter, Elizabeth A. Hahn, Kathryn E. Flynn, Bryce B. Reeve, and Kevin P. Weinfurt. “Initial report of the cancer Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) sexual function committee: review of sexual function measures and domains used in oncology..” Cancer 115, no. 6 (March 2009): 1142–53. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.24134.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Chante Wellington, and Amanda de Williams. “Pain communication in the context of osteoarthritis: patient and partner self-efficacy for pain communication and holding back from discussion of pain and arthritis-related concerns..” The Clinical Journal of Pain 24, no. 8 (October 2008): 662–68. https://doi.org/10.1097/ajp.0b013e31816ed964.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Jennifer Garst, Colleen M. McBride, and Donald Baucom. “Self-efficacy for managing pain, symptoms, and function in patients with lung cancer and their informal caregivers: associations with symptoms and distress..” Pain 137, no. 2 (July 15, 2008): 306–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2007.09.010.
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    • Baucom, Donald H., Shiahna Dyo, Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, Tina M. Gremore, Nicole Pukay-Martin, and Francis J. Keefe. “Body image and sexual functioning among women with early stage breast cancer: The impact of a couple-based intervention program.” International Journal of Psychology 43, no. 3–4 (June 1, 2008): 40–40.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Donald H. Baucom, Herbert Hurwitz, and Johanna Bendell. “Spouse disclosure of cancer-related concerns: Associations with spouse and patient adjustment.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 35 (March 1, 2008): S171–S171.
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    • Carson, James W., Kimberly M. Carson, Laura S. Porter, Francis J. Keefe, and Heather Shaw. “YOGA FOR WOMEN WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER: RESULTS FROM A PILOT STUDY.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 33 (December 1, 2007): S30–S30.
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    • Carson, James W., and Laura S. Porter. “RELAXATION PREDICTS SUBSEQUENT HOT FLASHES IN WOMEN AT HIGH RISK FOR BREAST CANCER.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 33 (December 1, 2007): S141–S141.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Donald Baucom, Francis Keefe, Tina Gremore, Jennifer Kirby, and P Kelly Marcom. “WHAT ASPECTS OF MARITAL FUNCTIONING ARE IMPORTANT IN ADJUSTMENT TO BREAST CANCER?.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 33 (December 1, 2007): S141–S141.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Donald H. Baucom, Herbert Hurwitz, and Johanna Bendell. “GENDER DIFFERENCES IN CORRELATES OF GI CANCER PATIENTS' DISCLOSURE TO THEIR SPOUSES.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 33 (December 1, 2007): S27–S27.
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    • Jeffery, D. D., B. B. Reeve, J. Tzeng, K. P. Weinfurt, K. E. Flynn, F. J. Keefe, L. S. Porter, E. A. Hahn, and D. Cella. “The sexual function domain of the NIHPROMIS: Preliminary report.” Psycho Oncology 16, no. 9 (September 1, 2007): S233–S233.
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    • Keefe, Francis J., and Laura Porter. “Pain catastrophizing in the context of satisfaction with spousal responses: New perspectives and new opportunities..” Pain 131, no. 1–2 (September 2007): 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2007.05.016.
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    • Carson, James W., Francis J. Keefe, Kathryn P. Lowry, Laura S. Porter, Veeraindar Goli, and Anne Marie Fras. “Conflict about expressing emotions and chronic low back pain: associations with pain and anger..” The Journal of Pain : Official Journal of the American Pain Society 8, no. 5 (May 2007): 405–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2006.11.004.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Deborah Davis, and Francis J. Keefe. “Attachment and pain: recent findings and future directions..” Pain 128, no. 3 (April 2007): 195–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2007.02.001.
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    • Carson, James W., Kimberly M. Carson, Laura S. Porter, Francis J. Keefe, Heather Shaw, and Julie M. Miller. “Yoga for women with metastatic breast cancer: results from a pilot study..” Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 33, no. 3 (March 2007): 331–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2006.08.009.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Margaret F. Clayton, Michael Belyea, Merle Mishel, Karen M. Gil, and Barbara B. Germino. “Predicting negative mood state and personal growth in African American and White long-term breast cancer survivors..” Annals of Behavioral Medicine : A Publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine 31, no. 3 (June 2006): 195–204. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15324796abm3103_1.
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    • Gil, Karen M., Merle H. Mishel, Michael Belyea, Barbara Germino, Laura S. Porter, and Margaret Clayton. “Benefits of the uncertainty management intervention for African American and White older breast cancer survivors: 20-month outcomes..” International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 13, no. 4 (January 2006): 286–94. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327558ijbm1304_3.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Herbert Hurwitz, and Michelle Faber. “Disclosure between patients with gastrointestinal cancer and their spouses..” Psycho Oncology 14, no. 12 (December 2005): 1030–42. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.915.
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    • Mishel, Merle H., Barbara B. Germino, Karen M. Gil, Michael Belyea, Iris Carlton Laney, Janet Stewart, Laura Porter, and Margaret Clayton. “Benefits from an uncertainty management intervention for African-American and Caucasian older long-term breast cancer survivors..” Psycho Oncology 14, no. 11 (November 2005): 962–78. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.909.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Isaac Lipkus, and Herbert Hurwitz. “Ambivalence over emotional expression in patients with gastrointestinal cancer and their caregivers: associations with patient pain and quality of life..” Pain 117, no. 3 (October 2005): 340–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2005.06.021.
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    • Rumble, Meredith E., Francis J. Keefe, Jack D. Edinger, Laura S. Porter, and Jennifer L. Garst. “A pilot study investigating the utility of the cognitive-behavioral model of insomnia in early-stage lung cancer patients..” Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 30, no. 2 (August 2005): 160–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2005.02.013.
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    • Baucom, Donald H., Laura S. Porter, Jennifer S. Kirby, Tina M. Gremore, and Francis J. Keefe. “Psychosocial issues confronting young women with breast cancer..” Breast Disease 23 (January 2005): 103–13.
    • Gil, Karen M., Merle H. Mishel, Barbara Germino, Laura S. Porter, Iris Carlton-LaNey, and Michael Belyea. “Uncertainty management intervention for older African American and caucasian long-term breast cancer survivors..” Journal of Psychosocial Oncology 23, no. 2–3 (January 2005): 3–21. https://doi.org/10.1300/j077v23n02_02.
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    • Gordon, Kristina Coop, Shacunda Burton, and Laura Porter. “Predicting the intentions of women in domestic violence shelters to return to partners: does forgiveness play a role?.” Journal of Family Psychology : Jfp : Journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) 18, no. 2 (June 2004): 331–38. https://doi.org/10.1037/0893-3200.18.2.331.
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    • Gil, Karen M., James W. Carson, Laura S. Porter, Cindy Scipio, Shawn M. Bediako, and Eugene Orringer. “Daily mood and stress predict pain, health care use, and work activity in African American adults with sickle-cell disease..” Health Psychol 23, no. 3 (May 2004): 267–74. https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.23.3.267.
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    • Gill, Karen M., Merle Mishel, Michael Belyea, Barbara Germino, Laura S. Germino, Laura Porter, Iris Carlton LaNey, and Janet Stewart. “Triggers of uncertainty about recurrence and long-term treatment side effects in older African American and Caucasian breast cancer survivors..” Oncol Nurs Forum 31, no. 3 (May 2004): 633–39.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Merle Mishel, Virginia Neelon, Michael Belyea, Etta Pisano, and Mary Scott Soo. “Cortisol levels and responses to mammography screening in breast cancer survivors: a pilot study..” Psychosomatic Medicine 65, no. 5 (September 2003): 842–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.psy.0000088595.91705.c5.
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    • Gil, Karen M., James W. Carson, Laura S. Porter, Jawana Ready, Cecelia Valrie, Rupa Redding-Lallinger, and Charles Daeschner. “Daily stress and mood and their association with pain, health-care use, and school activity in adolescents with sickle cell disease..” J Pediatr Psychol 28, no. 5 (July 2003): 363–73. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsg026.
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    • Keefe, Francis J., Isaac Lipkus, John C. Lefebvre, Herbert Hurwitz, Elizabeth Clipp, Jill Smith, and Laura Porter. “The social context of gastrointestinal cancer pain: a preliminary study examining the relation of patient pain catastrophizing to patient perceptions of social support and caregiver stress and negative responses..” Pain 103, no. 1–2 (May 2003): 151–56.
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    • Keefe, Francis J., Tim A. Ahles, Laura S. Porter, Linda M. Sutton, Colleen M. McBride, Mary Susan Pope, Elizabeth T. McKinstry, Charlotte P. Furstenberg, JoAnn Dalton, and Donald H. Baucom. “The self-efficacy of family caregivers for helping cancer patients manage pain at end-of-life..” Pain 103, no. 1–2 (May 2003): 157–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0304-3959(02)00448-7.
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    • Sutton, Linda M., Laura S. Porter, and Francis J. Keefe. “Cancer pain at the end of life: a biopsychosocial perspective..” Pain 99, no. 1–2 (September 2002): 5–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0304-3959(02)00236-1.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Francis J. Keefe, Colleen M. McBride, Kathryn Pollak, Laura Fish, and Jennifer Garst. “Perceptions of patients' self-efficacy for managing pain and lung cancer symptoms: correspondence between patients and family caregivers..” Pain 98, no. 1–2 (July 2002): 169–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0304-3959(02)00042-8.
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    • Porter, L. S., C. Phillips, S. Dickens, and H. A. Kiyak. “Social desirability in patients seeking surgical treatment for dentofacial disharmony: Associations with psychological distress and motivation for treatment.” Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 7, no. 2 (December 1, 2000): 99–106.
    • Gil, K. M., J. W. Carson, J. A. Sedway, L. S. Porter, J. J. Schaeffer, and E. Orringer. “Follow-up of coping skills training in adults with sickle cell disease: analysis of daily pain and coping practice diaries..” Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association 19, no. 1 (January 2000): 85–90. https://doi.org/10.1037//0278-6133.19.1.85.
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    • Gil, K. M., L. Porter, J. Ready, E. Workman, J. Sedway, and K. K. Anthony. “Pain in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease: An analysis of daily pain diaries.” Children’S Health Care 29, no. 4 (January 1, 2000): 225–41. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15326888CHC2904_1.
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    • Porter, L. S., C. A. Marco, J. E. Schwartz, J. M. Neale, S. Shiffman, and A. A. Stone. “Gender differences in coping: A comparison of trait and momentary assessments.” Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology 19, no. 4 (January 1, 2000): 480–98. https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.2000.19.4.480.
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    • Porter, L. S., K. M. Gil, J. W. Carson, K. K. Anthony, and J. Ready. “The role of stress and mood in sickle cell disease pain. An analysis of daily diary data.” Journal of Health Psychology 5, no. 1 (January 1, 2000): 53–63. https://doi.org/10.1177/135910530000500109.
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    • Stone, A. A., J. E. Broderick, A. T. Kaell, P. A. E. G. DelesPaul, and L. E. Porter. “Does the peak-end phenomenon observed in laboratory pain studies apply to real-world pain in rheumatoid arthritics?.” Journal of Pain 1, no. 3 (January 1, 2000): 212–17. https://doi.org/10.1054/jpai.2000.7568.
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    • Porter, L. S., A. A. Stone, and J. E. Schwartz. “Anger expression and ambulatory blood pressure: a comparison of state and trait measures..” Psychosomatic Medicine 61, no. 4 (July 1999): 454–63. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006842-199907000-00009.
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    • Sarosdy, M. F., P. F. Schellhammer, M. S. Soloway, N. J. Vogelzang, E. D. Crawford, J. Presti, G. W. Chodak, P. Mitchell, and L. Porter. “Endocrine effects, efficacy and tolerability of a 10.8-mg depot formulation of goserelin acetate administered every 13 weeks to patients with advanced prostate cancer..” Bju International 83, no. 7 (May 1999): 801–6. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-410x.1999.00028.x.
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    • Stone, A. A., J. E. Schwartz, J. M. Neale, S. Shiffman, C. A. Marco, M. Hickcox, J. Paty, L. S. Porter, and L. J. Cruise. “A comparison of coping assessed by ecological momentary assessment and retrospective recall..” J Pers Soc Psychol 74, no. 6 (June 1998): 1670–80.
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    • Smyth, J., M. C. Ockenfels, L. Porter, C. Kirschbaum, D. H. Hellhammer, and A. A. Stone. “Stressors and mood measured on a momentary basis are associated with salivary cortisol secretion..” Psychoneuroendocrinology 23, no. 4 (May 1998): 353–70.
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    • Porter, L. S., K. M. Gil, J. A. Sedway, J. Ready, E. Workman, and R. J. Thompson. “Pain and stress in sickle cell disease: an analysis of daily pain records..” Int J Behav Med 5, no. 3 (1998): 185–203. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327558ijbm0503_1.
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    • Smyth, J. M., M. C. Ockenfels, A. A. Gorin, D. Catley, L. S. Porter, C. Kirschbaum, D. H. Hellhammer, and A. A. Stone. “Individual differences in the diurnal cycle of cortisol..” Psychoneuroendocrinology 22, no. 2 (February 1997): 89–105. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0306-4530(96)00039-x.
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    • Stone, A. A., J. E. Broderick, L. S. Porter, and A. T. Kaell. “The experience of rheumatoid arthritis pain and fatigue: Examining momentary reports and correlates over one week.” Arthritis and Rheumatism 10, no. 3 (January 1, 1997): 185–93. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1790100306.
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    • Cruise, C. E., J. Broderick, L. Porter, A. Kaell, and A. A. Stone. “Reactive effects of diary self-assessment in chronic pain patients..” Pain 67, no. 2–3 (October 1996): 253–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3959(96)03125-9.
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    • Ockenfels, M. C., L. Porter, J. Smyth, C. Kirschbaum, D. H. Hellhammer, and A. A. Stone. “Effect of chronic stress associated with unemployment on salivary cortisol: overall cortisol levels, diurnal rhythm, and acute stress reactivity..” Psychosomatic Medicine 57, no. 5 (September 1995): 460–67. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006842-199509000-00008.
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    • Stone, A. A., J. E. Broderick, L. S. Porter, L. Krupp, M. Gnys, J. A. Paty, and S. Shiffman. “Fatigue and mood in chronic fatigue syndrome patients: Results of a momentary assessment protocol examining fatigue and mood levels and diurnal patterns.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine 16, no. 3 (January 1, 1994): 228–34.
    • Stone, A. A., L. S. Porter, and J. M. Neale. “Daily events and mood prior to the onset of respiratory illness episodes: a non-replication of the 3-5 day 'desirability dip'..” The British Journal of Medical Psychology 66 ( Pt 4) (December 1993): 383–93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8341.1993.tb01764.x.
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  • Book Sections

    • Porter, L. S., L. Fish, and K. Steinhauser. “The elephant in the room: Facilitating illness-related communication among couples with advanced cancer.” In When “We” Are Stressed: A Dyadic Approach to Coping with Stressful Events, 163–82, 2018.

  • Conference Papers

    • Reese, Jennifer B., Katherine Clegg Smith, Kristen A. Sorice, Sharon L. Bober, Elizabeth A. Handorf, Elissa T. Bantug, Sharon C. Schwartz, and Laura S. Porter. “A RANDOMIZED PILOT TRIAL OF A COUPLE-BASED TELEPHONE INTIMACY ENHANCEMENT INTERVENTION FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR PARTNERS.” In Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 52:S670–S670. OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC, 2018.
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    • Khandelwal, N., C. L. Hough, L. Downey, R. A. Engelberg, S. S. Carson, D. B. White, J. M. Kahn, et al. “Prevalence, Risk-Factors, and Outcomes of Financial Stress in Survivors of Critical Illness.” In American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 197. AMER THORACIC SOC, 2018.
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    • Reese, Jennifer Barsky, Mary Catherine Beach, Katherine Clegg Smith, Elissa T. Bantug, Kristen E. Casale, Laura S. Porter, Sharon L. Bober, James A. Tulsky, Mary B. Daly, and Stephen J. Lepore. “Effective patient-provider communication about sexual concerns in breast cancer: a qualitative study..” In Support Care Cancer, 25:3199–3207, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3729-1.
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    • Cox, C. E., S. S. Carson, C. L. Hough, J. Kahn, D. B. White, M. K. Olsen, T. Somers, S. Kelleher, and L. S. Porter. “Coping Skills Training To Improve Psychological Distress Among Critical Illness Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” In American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 195. AMER THORACIC SOC, 2017.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Laura FIsh, Hope Elizabeth Uronis, Yousuf Zafar, and Karen E. Steinhauser. “The elephant in the room: Facilitating conversations about advanced cancer between patients and their spouses..” In Journal of Clinical Oncology, 34:233–233. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 2016. https://doi.org/10.1200/jco.2016.34.26_suppl.233.
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    • Cox, C. E., J. M. Greeson, L. S. Porter, D. M. Jones, M. K. Olsen, W. Reagan, B. Walton, A. Ungar, and C. L. Hough. “Development Of A Novel, Scalable Digital Psychosocial Intervention Platform For Intensive Care Unit Survivors And Their Family Members.” In American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 193. AMER THORACIC SOC, 2016.
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    • Porter, Laura S., Kathryn Pollak, David Farrell, and James Tulsky. “IMPROVING PATIENT-PROVIDER COMMUNICATION IN ADVANCED CANCER: DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED INTERVENTION TO HELP PATIENTS EXPRESS EMOTIONAL CONCERNS.” In Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45:S82–S82. SPRINGER, 2013.
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    • Koontz, B. F., K. Flynn, J. B. Reese, A. I. Urdeneta, D. Moghanaki, and L. S. Porter. “Significant Variation in Provider Discussion of Sexual Side Effects With Radiation Therapy Patients.” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 84:S210–S210. Elsevier BV, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.545.
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    • Rumble, M., F. J. Keefe, J. D. Edinger, L. S. Porter, J. L. Garst, and P. K. Marcom. “Relationship of dysfunctional sleep-related thoughts and behaviors, pre-sleep arousal, cancer symptoms, and mood to sleep in breast and lung cancer patients with insomnia.” In Sleep, 29:A251–A251. AMER ACADEMY SLEEP MEDICINE, 2006.
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    • Rumble, M., J. D. Edinger, F. J. Keefe, L. S. Porter, and P. K. Marcom. “A pilot study examining the utility of the cognitive-behavioral model of insomnia in early stage breast cancer patients.” In Sleep, 28:A228–A228. AMER ACADEMY SLEEP MEDICINE, 2005.
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  • NURSING 921: Integrated Research Practicum 2019

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