Iraida V Carrion
Biographic Data
| ID | 1730946 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Iraida V Carrion |
| GIVEN NAMES | Iraida V |
| FAMILY NAME | Carrion |
| SIGNATURE | CARRION I V |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Florida |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4076-6644 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Faculty reflections about leading social justice-themed study abroad programs to India
While faculty role is pivotal in shaping student decisions, designing curricula, providing insightful perspectives, and integrating diversity issues, little attention has been paid to how faculty’s social identities influence development of Study Abroad Programs (SAP). Using reflexivity and critical reflection, interdisciplinary faculty from two US universities leading SAPs to India reflected on their experiences and their positions as ‘insiders’…
Words of wisdom from older immigrant Latino/as with cancer
Among older Latino/as immigrants diagnosed with Cancer in Central Florida, little is known about the transmission of cancer knowledge to family and friends. This qualitative study explored the open-ended survey responses of 32 older Latino/as participants who reported a cancer diagnosis. We used thematic analysis to understand shared kinship knowledge through advice-giving to family members and friends. Identified advice topics included possessin…
Cancer Prevention and Diagnosis Knowledge among Spanish-speaking Older Latino/as Residing in Tampa, Florida
Older Latino/as possess knowledge about cancer causes yet lack knowledge regarding cancer prevention and diagnosis, potentially creating barriers and causing them to avoid treatment. Focusing on cancer-related health education among older Latino/as is a step toward appropriate and equitable cancer care
They don't know who they have in here”
The purpose of this study was to understand older residents descriptions of socio‐spatial guest interactions and sense of community in budget hotels. Due to financial vulnerability, some people move into budget hotels when other housing options are unavailable. Little is known about how older residents perceive other hotel guests who frequent the commercial establishment and how a mix of various consumer interactions can potentially influence hea…
People Give Opinions, but the Decision Belongs to the Patient”
Quality of death among hospice decedents
This study examines hospice service experience and quality of death. A survey of 123 community-dwelling adults in the United States found that physical comfort, pain-free, and spiritual peace were more important to respondents reporting a personal experience with hospice. A "good death" was associated with older patients who died at home, and respondent satisfaction with hospice service. A "good death" was mapped as 29 nodes and 79 links using se…
Psychosocial Distress
This in-depth single-case-study explored the emergent trauma of psychosocial distress of an older male African-American veteran after being diagnosed with end-stage colon cancer. Using a qualitative case study methodology, three in-depth interviews were conducted which identified the following five themes: (1) the emotional impact of being diagnosed with cancer, (2) experiencing inescapable loss of control and independence, (3) adjusting to nursi…
Psychosocial Concerns among Latinas with Life-Limiting Advanced Cancers
Research has demonstrated that limited dialogue in end-of-life (EOL) care can negatively impact decision-making and place of death. Furthermore, when vulnerable populations are faced with EOL cancer care, they experience issues resulting from previous gaps in services attributed to sociocultural and economic issues that influence EOL care. These conditions place an additional burden on disadvantaged populations which can cause distress, especiall…
False hope
False hope
They don't know who they have in here”
The purpose of this study was to understand older residents descriptions of socio‐spatial guest interactions and sense of community in budget hotels. Due to financial vulnerability, some people move into budget hotels when other housing options are unavailable. Little is known about how older residents perceive other hotel guests who frequent the commercial establishment and how a mix of various consumer interactions can potentially influence hea…
False hope
Psychosocial Concerns among Latinas with Life-Limiting Advanced Cancers
Research has demonstrated that limited dialogue in end-of-life (EOL) care can negatively impact decision-making and place of death. Furthermore, when vulnerable populations are faced with EOL cancer care, they experience issues resulting from previous gaps in services attributed to sociocultural and economic issues that influence EOL care. These conditions place an additional burden on disadvantaged populations which can cause distress, especiall…
Psychosocial Distress
This in-depth single-case-study explored the emergent trauma of psychosocial distress of an older male African-American veteran after being diagnosed with end-stage colon cancer. Using a qualitative case study methodology, three in-depth interviews were conducted which identified the following five themes: (1) the emotional impact of being diagnosed with cancer, (2) experiencing inescapable loss of control and independence, (3) adjusting to nursi…
Quality of death among hospice decedents
This study examines hospice service experience and quality of death. A survey of 123 community-dwelling adults in the United States found that physical comfort, pain-free, and spiritual peace were more important to respondents reporting a personal experience with hospice. A "good death" was associated with older patients who died at home, and respondent satisfaction with hospice service. A "good death" was mapped as 29 nodes and 79 links using se…
People Give Opinions, but the Decision Belongs to the Patient”
They don't know who they have in here”
The purpose of this study was to understand older residents descriptions of socio‐spatial guest interactions and sense of community in budget hotels. Due to financial vulnerability, some people move into budget hotels when other housing options are unavailable. Little is known about how older residents perceive other hotel guests who frequent the commercial establishment and how a mix of various consumer interactions can potentially influence hea…
Words of wisdom from older immigrant Latino/as with cancer
Among older Latino/as immigrants diagnosed with Cancer in Central Florida, little is known about the transmission of cancer knowledge to family and friends. This qualitative study explored the open-ended survey responses of 32 older Latino/as participants who reported a cancer diagnosis. We used thematic analysis to understand shared kinship knowledge through advice-giving to family members and friends. Identified advice topics included possessin…
Cancer Prevention and Diagnosis Knowledge among Spanish-speaking Older Latino/as Residing in Tampa, Florida
Older Latino/as possess knowledge about cancer causes yet lack knowledge regarding cancer prevention and diagnosis, potentially creating barriers and causing them to avoid treatment. Focusing on cancer-related health education among older Latino/as is a step toward appropriate and equitable cancer care
Faculty reflections about leading social justice-themed study abroad programs to India
While faculty role is pivotal in shaping student decisions, designing curricula, providing insightful perspectives, and integrating diversity issues, little attention has been paid to how faculty’s social identities influence development of Study Abroad Programs (SAP). Using reflexivity and critical reflection, interdisciplinary faculty from two US universities leading SAPs to India reflected on their experiences and their positions as ‘insiders’…
Medicine (8 works) · Gerontology (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues (4 works) · Cancer (3 works) · Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare (3 works)