Cynthia A Gerhardt

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Biography

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Director

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

Faculty

Pediatric Psychology

Physician Team

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Faculty

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship

Faculty

Gerhardt Lab

Principal Investigator

Primary Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Primary Section

Psychology

Research

Lab(s)

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

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Publications

                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  

                


                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.

                


                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  

                


                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  

                


                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.

                


                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.

                


                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.

                


                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.

                


                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.

                


                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  

                


                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  

                


                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  

                


                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.

                


                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.

                


                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.

                


                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.

                


                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 

                


                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.

                


                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.

                


                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  

                


                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.

                


                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.

                


                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.

                


                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.

                


                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.

                


                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  

                


                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  

                


                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  

                


                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  

                


                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  

                


                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.

                


                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.

                


                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.

                


                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  

                


                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  

                


                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.

                


                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.

                


                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.

                


                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.

                


                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.

                


                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.

                


                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  

                


                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.

                


                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 

                


                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.

                


                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Professional Experience

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics2019 - Present Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychology2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics2002 - 2003 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics1999 - 2002 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics

Contact Information

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Call us at: (614) 722-2828

Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

                    Psychology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2828

Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Cynthia A. Gerhardt

Biography

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Director

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

Faculty

Pediatric Psychology

Physician Team

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Faculty

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship

Faculty

Gerhardt Lab

Principal Investigator

Primary Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Primary Section

Psychology

Research

Lab(s)

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

View My Publications

Publications

                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  

                


                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.

                


                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  

                


                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  

                


                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.

                


                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.

                


                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.

                


                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.

                


                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.

                


                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  

                


                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  

                


                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  

                


                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.

                


                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.

                


                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.

                


                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.

                


                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 

                


                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.

                


                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.

                


                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  

                


                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.

                


                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.

                


                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.

                


                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.

                


                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.

                


                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  

                


                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  

                


                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  

                


                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  

                


                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  

                


                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.

                


                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.

                


                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.

                


                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  

                


                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  

                


                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.

                


                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.

                


                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.

                


                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.

                


                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.

                


                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.

                


                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  

                


                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.

                


                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 

                


                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.

                


                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Professional Experience

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics2019 - Present Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychology2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics2002 - 2003 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics1999 - 2002 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics

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Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Call us at: (614) 722-2828

Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

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Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-2828

Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Cynthia A. Gerhardt

Contact Information

• Call us at:
• (614) 722-2828
• Fax us at:
• (614) 722-6980
• Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Cynthia A. Gerhardt

Biography

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Biography

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Biography

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health. Her primary focus is research on child and family adjustment to cancer and bereavement.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

• Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Director

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

Faculty

Pediatric Psychology

Physician Team

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Faculty

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship

Faculty

Gerhardt Lab

Principal Investigator

Primary Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Primary Section

Psychology

Academic and Clinical Areas

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Director

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

Faculty

Pediatric Psychology

Physician Team

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Faculty

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship

Faculty

Gerhardt Lab

Principal Investigator

Primary Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Primary Section

Psychology

Academic and Clinical Areas

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Director

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

Faculty

Pediatric Psychology

Physician Team

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Faculty

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship

Faculty

Gerhardt Lab

Principal Investigator

Primary Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Primary Section

Psychology

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Director

Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program

Faculty

Pediatric Psychology

Physician Team

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Faculty

Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship

Faculty

Gerhardt Lab

Principal Investigator

Primary Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Primary Section

Psychology

• Center for Biobehavioral Health
• Director
• Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program
• Faculty
• Pediatric Psychology
• Physician Team
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
• Faculty
• Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship
• Faculty
• Gerhardt Lab
• Principal Investigator
• Primary Department
• Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
• Primary Section
• Psychology

Research

Lab(s)

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

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Publications

                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  

                


                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.

                


                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  

                


                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  

                


                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.

                


                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.

                


                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.

                


                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.

                


                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.

                


                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  

                


                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  

                


                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  

                


                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.

                


                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.

                


                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.

                


                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.

                


                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 

                


                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.

                


                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.

                


                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  

                


                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.

                


                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.

                


                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.

                


                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.

                


                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.

                


                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  

                


                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  

                


                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  

                


                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  

                


                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  

                


                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.

                


                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.

                


                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.

                


                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  

                


                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  

                


                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.

                


                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.

                


                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.

                


                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.

                


                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.

                


                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.

                


                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  

                


                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.

                


                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 

                


                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.

                


                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.

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Research

Lab(s)

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

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Publications

                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  

                


                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.

                


                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  

                


                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  

                


                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.

                


                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.

                


                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.

                


                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.

                


                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.

                


                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  

                


                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  

                


                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  

                


                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.

                


                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.

                


                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.

                


                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.

                


                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 

                


                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.

                


                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.

                


                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  

                


                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.

                


                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.

                


                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.

                


                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.

                


                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.

                


                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  

                


                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  

                


                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  

                


                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  

                


                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  

                


                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.

                


                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.

                


                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.

                


                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  

                


                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  

                


                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.

                


                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.

                


                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.

                


                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.

                


                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.

                


                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.

                


                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  

                


                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.

                


                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 

                


                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.

                


                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.

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Research

Lab(s)

Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

View My Publications

Publications

                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  

                


                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.

                


                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  

                


                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  

                


                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.

                


                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.

                


                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.

                


                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.

                


                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.

                


                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  

                


                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  

                


                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  

                


                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.

                


                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.

                


                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.

                


                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.

                


                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 

                


                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.

                


                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.

                


                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  

                


                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.

                


                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.

                


                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.

                


                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.

                


                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.

                


                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  

                


                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  

                


                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  

                


                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  

                


                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  

                


                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.

                


                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.

                


                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.

                


                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  

                


                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  

                


                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.

                


                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.

                


                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.

                


                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.

                


                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.

                


                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.

                


                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  

                


                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.

                


                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 

                


                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.

                


                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.

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Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

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Publications

                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  

                


                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.

                


                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  

                


                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  

                


                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.

                


                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.

                


                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.

                


                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.

                


                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.

                


                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  

                


                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  

                


                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  

                


                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.

                


                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.

                


                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.

                


                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.

                


                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 

                


                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.

                


                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  

                


                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.

                


                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  

                


                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.

                


                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.

                


                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.

                


                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.

                


                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.

                


                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.

                


                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  

                


                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  

                


                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  

                


                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  

                


                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  

                


                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  

                


                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.

                


                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.

                


                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.

                


                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  

                


                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  

                


                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.

                


                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.

                


                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.

                


                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.

                


                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.

                


                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  

                


                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.

                


                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  

                


                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.

                


                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 

                


                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.

                


                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.

                


                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.

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Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

Dr. Gerhardt’s research focuses on risk and resilience factors associated with family adjustment to bereavement and childhood chronic illnesses, such as cancer. In addition, she is currently involved in research that examines the impact of palliative care education, family communication, and health promotion interventions on the care and quality of life of families affected by childhood cancer.

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Center for Biobehavioral Health

Gerhardt Lab

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                  Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;  
  
  
  
                  Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17;  27527530221121727.
  
  
  
                  Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;  
  
  
  
                  Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;  
  
  
  
                  Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8;  1-7.
  
  
  
                  Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.
  
  
  
                  Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.
  
  
  
                  Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.
  
  
  
                  Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10;  10499091221100809.
  
  
  
                  Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;  
  
  
  
                  Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;  
  
  
  
                  Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;  
  
  
  
                  Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19;  e29565.
  
  
  
                  Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.
  
  
  
                  Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.
  
  
  
                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.
  
  
  
                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.
  
  
  
                  Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.
  
  
  
                  Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.
  
  
  
                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  
  
  
  
                  Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.
  
  
  
                  Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13: 
  
  
  
                  Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.
  
  
  
                  Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;  
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.
  
  
  
                  Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;  
  
  
  
                  Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.
  
  
  
                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.
  
  
  
                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.
  
  
  
                  Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.
  
  
  
                  Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.
  
  
  
                  Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1;  1-8.
  
  
  
                  Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.
  
  
  
                  Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.
  
  
  
                  Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.
  
  
  
                  Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;  
  
  
  
                  Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. "We Can Always Adopt": Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;  
  
  
  
                  Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.
  
  
  
                  Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;  
  
  
  
                  Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;  
  
  
  
                  Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents' Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;  
  
  
  
                  Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;  
  
  
  
                  Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;  
  
  
  
                  Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.
  
  
  
                  Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.
  
  
  
                  Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child's end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8;  e27993.
  
  
  
                  Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;  
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O'Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;  
  
  
  
                  D'Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;  
  
  
  
                  Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5;  1-9.
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.
  
  
  
                  Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.
  
  
  
                  Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O'Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.
  
  
  
                  Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.
  
  
  
                  Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O'Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.
  
  
  
                  Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.
  
  
  
                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.
  
  
  
                  Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;  
  
  
  
                  Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: "Ultimately, It's His Decision". JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.
  
  
  
                  Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;  
  
  
  
                  Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.
  
  
  
                  Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5: 
  
  
  
                  Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.
  
  
  
                  Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.
  
  
  
                  Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child's Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1;  30222817724701.
  
  

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• Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 29;
• Amaro CM, Alderfer MA, Gerhardt CA, Wawrzynski SE, Goldish M, Long KA. Bringing Together a Transdisciplinary Team to Create and Advance a Shared Vision for Research and Support for Siblings of Youth With Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs. 2022 Oct 17; 27527530221121727.
• Brown KL, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera M, Kupst MJ, Gartstein MA, Egan AM, Bates CR, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K. Emotional Well-Being of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Comparison Peers: Perspectives From Children and Their Parents. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Oct 3;
• Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Baust K, Kaatsch P, Hagedoorn M, Tuinman MA. Psychosexual Development and Sexual Functioning in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Sex Med. 2022 Sep 7;
• Hill KN, Olsavsky A, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough DL, Akard TF, Compas BE, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Factors associated with mental health service use among families bereaved by pediatric cancer. Palliat Support Care. 2022 Aug 8; 1-7.
• Skeens M, Sezgin E, Stevens J, Landier W, Pai A, Gerhardt C. An mHealth App to Promote Adherence to Immunosuppressant Medication and Track Symptoms in Children After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Usability Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2022 Jul 21; 11: e39098.
• Skeens MA, Hill K, Olsavsky A, Buff K, Stevens J, Akard TF, Shah N, Gerhardt CA. Factors affecting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in parents of children with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jun; 69: e29707.
• Skeens MA, Sutherland-Foggio M, Damman C, Gerhardt CA, Akard TF. Facebook recruitment for research of children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Nurs Res. 2022 Jun; 65: 151574.
• Cho E, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gilmer MJ, Gerhardt CA, Given BA, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Akard TF. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on the Coping of Children With Cancer. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2022 May 10; 10499091221100809.
• Theroux CI, Marousis NC, Crerand CE, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Implementation of a Post-Baccalaureate Program at a Pediatric Academic Medical Center: A Pathway to Graduate School. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2022 Apr 29;
• Winning AM, Howard Sharp K, Ferrante AC, Ralph J, Desjardins L, Friedman DL, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. CNS-Directed Cancer Treatment and Child Adjustment: Moderating Effects of Maternal Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol. 2022 Mar 18;
• Groves KA, Adewumi A, Gerhardt CA, Skeens MA, Suttle ML. Grief in critical care nurses after pediatric suffering and death. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Feb 14;
• Bates CR, Fairclough D, Noll RB, Barrera ME, Kupst MJ, Egan AM, Gartstein MA, Ach EL, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta KA. Psychosocial functioning of caregivers of pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2022 Jan 19; e29565.
• Stanek C, Theroux CI, Olsavsky AL, Hill KN, Rausch JR, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Study protocol for fertility preservation discussions and decisions: A family-centered psychoeducational intervention for male adolescents and emerging adults newly diagnosed with cancer and their families. PLoS One. 2022; 17: e0263886.
• Greer KM, Snyder A, Junge C, Reading M, Jarvis S, Squires C, Bigler ED, Popuri K, Beg MF, Taylor HG, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Rubin K, Yeates KO, Cobia D. Surface-based abnormalities of the executive frontostriatial circuit in pediatric TBI. Neuroimage Clin. 2022; 35: 103136.
• Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.
• Nahata L, Olsavsky A, Dattilo TM, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Rausch J, Klosky JL, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Parent-Adolescent Concordance Regarding Fertility Perspectives and Sperm Banking Attempts in Adolescent Males With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Oct 18; 46: 1149-1158.
• Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.
• Fisher AP, Patronick J, Gerhardt CA, Radonovich K, Salloum R, Wade SL. Impact of COVID-19 on adolescent and emerging adult brain tumor survivors and their parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29116.
• Clark OE, Fortney CA, Dunnells ZDO, Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE. Parent Perceptions of Infant Symptoms and Suffering and Associations With Distress Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Sep; 62: e20-e27.
• Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;
• Fisher RS, Sharp KMH, Prussien KV, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Rodriguez EM, Young-Saleme TK, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Coping Trajectories and the Health-Related Quality of Life of Childhood Cancer Survivors. J Pediatr Psychol. 2021 Aug 19; 46: 960-969.
• Theroux CI, Hill KN, Olsavsky AL, Klosky JL, Yeager ND, Audino A, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jul 16; 13:
• Olsavsky AL, Theroux CI, Dattilo TM, Klosky JL, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Family communication about fertility preservation in adolescent males newly diagnosed with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Jul; 68: e28978.
• Kenney AE, Tutelman PR, Fisher RS, Lipak KG, Barrera M, Gilmer MJ, Fairclough D, Akard TF, Compas BE, Davies B, Hogan NS, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Impact of End-of-Life Circumstances on the Adjustment of Bereaved Siblings of Children Who Died from Cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2021 Jun 26;
• Nahata L, Dattilo TM, Olsavsky AL, Lipak KG, Whiteside S, Yeager ND, Audino A, Klosky JL, Rausch J, Saraf A, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Impact of a novel family-centered values clarification tool on adolescent sperm banking attempts at the time of a new cancer diagnosis. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Jun; 38: 1561-1569.
• Himelhoch AC, Datillo TM, Tuinman MA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Attitudes and Perceptions of Parenthood Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2021 May 17;
• Foster Akard T, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson VL, Hinds PS, Cho E, Gilmer MJ. Effects of a Web-Based Pediatric Oncology Legacy Intervention on Parental Coping. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2021 May 1; 48: 309-316.
• Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Wray S, Gerhardt CA, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Rhoten B, Gilmer MJ. Randomized Clinical Trial of a Legacy Intervention for Quality of Life in Children with Advanced Cancer. J Palliat Med. 2021 May; 24: 680-688.
• Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.
• Murphy LK, Heathcote LC, Prussien KV, Rodriguez EM, Hewitt JA, Schwartz LE, Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Mother-child communication about possible cancer recurrence during childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 536-545.
• Tutelman PR, Lipak KG, Adewumi A, Fults MZ, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Concerns of Parents With Children Receiving Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2021 Apr; 61: 705-712.
• Kenney AE, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. End of life communication among caregivers of children with cancer: A qualitative approach to understanding support desired by families. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Mar 1; 1-8.
• Fisher RS, Kenney AE, Fults MZ, Manring S, Rodriguez EM, Desjardins L, Rausch JR, Young-Saleme T, Ranalli MA, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Mar; 68: e28826.
• Akard TF, Dietrich MS, Friedman DL, Gerhardt CA, Given B, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Hinds PS, Ridner SH, Beckmann N, Gilmer MJ. Improved Parent-Child Communication following a RCT Evaluating a Legacy Intervention for Children with Advanced Cancer. Prog Palliat Care. 2021; 29: 130-139.
• Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Bajwa R, Akard TF. Toward a better understanding: An exploration of provider perceptions in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant adherence. Pediatr Transplant. 2020 Sep; 24: e13786.
• Belsky JA, Stanek J, Skeens MA, Gerhardt CA, Rose MJ. Supportive care and osteopathic medicine in pediatric oncology: perspectives of current oncology clinicians, caregivers, and patients. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jul 9;
• Morgan TL, Young BP, Lipak KG, Lehmann V, Klosky J, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. “We Can Always Adopt”: Perspectives of Adolescent and Young Adult Males with Cancer and Their Family on Alternatives to Biological Parenthood. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2020 Apr 22;
• Baughcum AE, Fortney CA, Winning AM, Dunnells ZDO, Humphrey LM, Gerhardt CA. Healthcare Satisfaction and Unmet Needs Among Bereaved Parents in the NICU. Adv Neonatal Care. 2020 Apr; 20: 118-126.
• Winning AM, Merandi J, Rausch JR, Liao N, Hoffman JM, Burlison JD, Gerhardt CA. Validation of the Second Victim Experience and Support Tool-Revised in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Patient Saf. 2020 Mar 13;
• Fortney CA, Pratt M, Dunnells ZDO, Rausch JR, Clark OE, Baughcum AE, Gerhardt CA. Perceived Infant Well-Being and Self-Reported Distress in Neonatal Nurses. Nurs Res. 2020 Jan 15;
• Fortney CA, Baughcum AE, Moscato EL, Winning AM, Keim MC, Gerhardt CA. Bereaved Parents’ Perceptions of Infant Suffering in the NICU. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Dec 11;
• Akard TF, Wray S, Friedman DL, Dietrich MS, Hendricks-Ferguson V, Given B, Gerhardt CA, Hinds PS, Gilmer MJ. Transforming a Face-to-Face Legacy Intervention to a Web-Based Legacy Intervention for Children With Advanced Cancer. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2019 Dec 3;
• Howard Sharp KM, Fisher RS, Clark OE, Dunnells ZDO, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Long-term trajectories of depression symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Health Psychol. 2019 Dec 2;
• Hoskinson KR, Bigler ED, Abildskov TJ, Dennis M, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Stancin T, Yeates KO. The mentalizing network and theory of mind mediate adjustment after childhood traumatic brain injury. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2019 Dec 30; 14: 1285-1295.
• Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;
• Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O’Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino A, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Perceptions of participating in family-centered fertility research among adolescent and young adult males newly diagnosed with cancer: A qualitative study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Nov; 66: e27966.
• Deighton S, Durish CL, Taylor HG, Rubin K, Dennis M, Bigler ED, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA, Stancin T, Yeates KO. Theory of Mind and Parental Nurturance as Predictors of Peer Relationships After Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury: A Test of Moderated Mediation. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2019 Oct; 25: 931-940.
• Wiener L, Tager J, Mack J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA. Helping parents prepare for their child’s end of life: A retrospective survey of cancer-bereaved parents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Oct 8; e27993.
• Hudson P, Zajo K, Gerhardt CA, Stanek J, Varga E. Defining the role of a genetic counselor within pediatric hematology and oncology comprehensive care teams: Perspectives of the provider team and patients. J Genet Couns. 2019 Sep 3;
• Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Clark OE, Yeager ND, O’Brien SH, Whiteside S, Audino AN, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Conducting reproductive research during a new childhood cancer diagnosis: ethical considerations and impact on participants. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2019 Aug 1;
• D’Souza AM, Devine KA, Reiter-Purtill J, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Noll RB. INTERNALIZING SYMPTOMS IN AYA SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND MATCHED COMPARISONS. Psychooncology. 2019 Jul 20;
• Hogan NS, Schmidt LA, Howard Sharp KM, Barrera M, Compas BE, Davies B, Fairclough DL, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Gerhardt CA. Development and testing of the Hogan Inventory of Bereavement short form for children and adolescents. Death Stud. 2019 Jul 5; 1-9.
• Nahata L, Morgan TL, Ferrante AC, Caltabellotta NM, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA. Congruence of Reproductive Goals and Fertility-Related Attitudes of Adolescent and Young Adult Males and Their Parents After Cancer Treatment. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Jun; 8: 335-341.
• Tager J, Battles H, Bedoya SZ, Gerhardt CA, Young-Saleme T, Wiener L. Participation in Online Research Examining End-of-Life Experiences: Is It Beneficial, Burdensome, or Both for Parents Bereaved by Childhood Cancer? J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May/Jun; 36: 170-177.
• Morgan TL, Clark OE, Whiteside S, Audino A, Yeager ND, Klosky JL, O’Brien SH, Quinn GP, Gerhardt CA, Nahata L. Recruiting families and children newly diagnosed with cancer for behavioral research: Important considerations and successful strategies. Psychooncology. 2019 Apr; 28: 928-930.
• Lehmann V, Ferrante AC, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA. The perceived impact of infertility on romantic relationships and singlehood among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2019 Mar; 28: 622-628.
• Ferrante AC, Gerhardt CA, Yeager ND, Rausch JR, Lehmann V, O’Brien S, Quinn GP, Nahata L. Interest in Learning About Fertility Status Among Male Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Feb; 8: 61-66.
• Akard TF, Skeens MA, Fortney CA, Dietrich MS, Gilmer MJ, Vannatta K, Barrera M, Davies B, Wray S, Gerhardt CA. Changes in Siblings Over Time After the Death of a Brother or Sister From Cancer. Cancer Nurs. 2019 Jan/Feb; 42: E20-E27.
• Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.
• Prussien KV, Murphy LK, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Ferrante AC, Shultz EL, Keim MC, Cole DA, Compas BE. Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. J Fam Psychol. 2018 Sep 13;
• Nahata L, Gerhardt CA, Quinn GP. Fertility Preservation Discussions With Male Adolescents With Cancer and Their Parents: “Ultimately, It’s His Decision”. JAMA Pediatr. 2018 Sep 1; 172: 799-800.
• Murphy LK, Preacher KJ, Rights JD, Rodriguez EM, Bemis H, Desjardins L, Prussien K, Winning AM, Gerhardt CA, Vannatta K, Compas BE. Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. J Pediatr Psychol. 2018 Jul 16;
• Long KA, Lehmann V, Gerhardt CA, Carpenter AL, Marsland AL, Alderfer MA. Psychosocial functioning and risk factors among siblings of children with cancer: An updated systematic review. Psychooncology. 2018 Jun; 27: 1467-1479.
• Nelson KE, Feinstein JA, Gerhardt CA, Rosenberg AR, Widger K, Faerber JA, Feudtner C. Emerging Methodologies in Pediatric Palliative Care Research: Six Case Studies. Children (Basel). 2018 Feb 26; 5:
• Lehmann V, Tuinman MA, Keim MC, Hagedoorn M, Gerhardt CA. Am I a 6 or a 10? Mate Value Among Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer and Healthy Peers. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2018 Feb; 7: 72-78.
• Winning AM, Merandi JM, Lewe D, Stepney LMC, Liao NN, Fortney CA, Gerhardt CA. The emotional impact of errors or adverse events on healthcare providers in the NICU: The protective role of coworker support. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Jan; 74: 172-180.
• Suttle ML, Gerhardt CA, Fults MZ. Factors Related to Parent Attendance at a Follow-Up Meeting With an Intensivist After a Child’s Death in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Omega (Westport). 2017 Jan 1; 30222817724701.

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/12/2003

Fellowship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Internship

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1997

Doctorate

University of Vermont

Date Completed: 12/31/1997

Undergraduate School

The Ohio State University

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Professional Experience

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics2019 - Present Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychology2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics2002 - 2003 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics1999 - 2002 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics

Professional Experience

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics2019 - Present Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychology2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics2002 - 2003 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics1999 - 2002 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics

Professional Experience

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics2019 - Present Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychology2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics2002 - 2003 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics1999 - 2002 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics2019 - Present Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology2009 - 2019 The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Associate Professor of Pediatrics2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor of Psychology2003 - 2009 The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics2002 - 2003 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics1999 - 2002 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Instructor of Clinical Pediatrics

2019 - Present The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Professor of Pediatrics

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Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

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Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

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Call us at: (614) 722-2828

Fax us at: (614) 722-6980

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