Ya-Chen Tina Shih
Biographic Data
| ID | 1246183 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ya-Chen Tina Shih |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ya-Chen Tina |
| FAMILY NAME | Shih |
| SIGNATURE | SHIH Y T |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7290-3864 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Referral Network Increases Physicians’ Adoption of Active Surveillance for Localized Prostate Cancer
Physicians' referral networks influence the information they obtain from peers and how fast they adopt new treatment modality. This study employs a cross-sectional design. We examined how urologists' referral network connections via primary care physicians influence the adoption of active surveillance for localized prostate cancer, using SEER-Medicare data (2001-2015). We developed a referral network index to measure urologists' connections outsi…
Comparison of an automated smartphone-based smoking cessation intervention versus standard quitline-delivered treatment among underserved smokers
Clinical Trials Registry NCT05004662 . Registered August 13, 2021
Smoking Cessation Treatment Needs of Low SES Cervical Cancer Survivors
Objectives: We investigated the treatment needs and preferences of low socioeconomic status cervical cancer survivors to inform the adaptation of a theoretically- and empirically-based Motivation and Problem-Solving approach to facilitate cessation in this at-risk population. Methods: Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 female smokers with cervical cancer. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using NVivo 10.…
Higher Predictive Value Positive for MMA Than ACA MTM Eligibility Criteria Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
The objective of this study was to examine positive predictive value (PPV) of medication therapy management (MTM) eligibility criteria under Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in identifying patients with medication utilization issues across racial and ethnic groups. The study analyzed Medicare data (2012-2013) for 2 213 594 beneficiaries. Medication utilization issues were determined based on medication utilization me…
Therapeutic substitutions in the midst of new technology diffusion
Variation in Intensity and Costs of Care by Payer and Race for Patients Dying of Cancer in Texas
PURPOSE: To investigate end-of-life care for Medicaid, Medicare, and dually eligible beneficiaries dying of cancer in Texas. METHODS: We analyzed the Texas Cancer Registry (TCR)-Medicaid and TCR-Medicare linked databases' claims data for 69,572 patients dying of cancer in Texas from 2000 to 2008. We conducted regression models in adjusted analyses of cancer-directed and acute care and total costs of care (in 2014 dollars) in the last 30 days of l…
Factors Associated With Immunotherapy Use Among Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
CONTEXT: Immunotherapy represents a newer modality for cancer treatment with substantial health benefits. However, the high costs of immunotherapy may create access barriers. OBJECTIVE: To examine factors associated with the utilization of immunotherapy among newly diagnosed cancer patients. DESIGN AND SETTING: Analysis of a large national cancer registry data, the National Cancer Data Base, that represents approximately 75% of newly diagnosed ca…
The Association between Symptom Burdens and Utility in Chinese Cancer Patients
Sociological influences on antidepressant prescribing
Sociological influences on antidepressant prescribing
The Association between Symptom Burdens and Utility in Chinese Cancer Patients
Factors Associated With Immunotherapy Use Among Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients
CONTEXT: Immunotherapy represents a newer modality for cancer treatment with substantial health benefits. However, the high costs of immunotherapy may create access barriers. OBJECTIVE: To examine factors associated with the utilization of immunotherapy among newly diagnosed cancer patients. DESIGN AND SETTING: Analysis of a large national cancer registry data, the National Cancer Data Base, that represents approximately 75% of newly diagnosed ca…
Variation in Intensity and Costs of Care by Payer and Race for Patients Dying of Cancer in Texas
PURPOSE: To investigate end-of-life care for Medicaid, Medicare, and dually eligible beneficiaries dying of cancer in Texas. METHODS: We analyzed the Texas Cancer Registry (TCR)-Medicaid and TCR-Medicare linked databases' claims data for 69,572 patients dying of cancer in Texas from 2000 to 2008. We conducted regression models in adjusted analyses of cancer-directed and acute care and total costs of care (in 2014 dollars) in the last 30 days of l…
Therapeutic substitutions in the midst of new technology diffusion
Higher Predictive Value Positive for MMA Than ACA MTM Eligibility Criteria Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities
The objective of this study was to examine positive predictive value (PPV) of medication therapy management (MTM) eligibility criteria under Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in identifying patients with medication utilization issues across racial and ethnic groups. The study analyzed Medicare data (2012-2013) for 2 213 594 beneficiaries. Medication utilization issues were determined based on medication utilization me…
Smoking Cessation Treatment Needs of Low SES Cervical Cancer Survivors
Objectives: We investigated the treatment needs and preferences of low socioeconomic status cervical cancer survivors to inform the adaptation of a theoretically- and empirically-based Motivation and Problem-Solving approach to facilitate cessation in this at-risk population. Methods: Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 female smokers with cervical cancer. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using NVivo 10.…
Comparison of an automated smartphone-based smoking cessation intervention versus standard quitline-delivered treatment among underserved smokers
Clinical Trials Registry NCT05004662 . Registered August 13, 2021
Referral Network Increases Physicians’ Adoption of Active Surveillance for Localized Prostate Cancer
Physicians' referral networks influence the information they obtain from peers and how fast they adopt new treatment modality. This study employs a cross-sectional design. We examined how urologists' referral network connections via primary care physicians influence the adoption of active surveillance for localized prostate cancer, using SEER-Medicare data (2001-2015). We developed a referral network index to measure urologists' connections outsi…
Internal Medicine (9 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Cancer (6 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Healthcare Policy and Management (3 works) · Logistic regression (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Cancer registry (2 works) · Cancer survivorship and care (2 works)