Kerri-Anne Mitchell, DrPH

Research Interests:

Patient-centered care and communication, cancer disparities, and outcomes research and evaluation

Bio:

Kerri-Anne Mitchell, DrPH, MPH is an Assistant Professor in Social and Behavioral Health at Austin College in Sherman, TX. She was a fellow in the NCI-funded T32 postdoctoral training program at VCU Massey Cancer. Under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Brown, she has focused on understanding the mechanisms by which aspects of patient-centered care and communication can influence the clinical outcomes of cancer patients and care disparities.

While pursuing doctorate she engaged in both independent and collaborative research projects at UT Health and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on understanding patient-centered cancer care, chronic disease prevention, and health promotion. She also has professional experience in employee health promotion and service-learning. In her time at VCU, Dr. Mitchell collaborated with her VCU colleagues on multiple research projects related to communication in cancer care including. She also leads a team of researchers from the International Association of Communication in Healthcare (0EACH) in conducting a systematic review of clinician-patient communication coding systems.

She hopes that her work will inform changes in healthcare communication policy and practice that address the varying needs and values of cancer patients, improve care outcomes, and reduce disparities.

Education:

Undergraduate Education

• BA, Anthropology & Minor in Biology, Washington University 2007

Graduate Education

• MS, Public Health, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, 2010

• Doctor of Public Health, Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences and Minors in Biostatistics and Healthcare Management, 2018

Post Graduate Education

• Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Nursing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, May 2018-May 2019

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) T32 Post-Doctoral Fellow in Cancer Prevention and Control, September 2019- present

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Mitchell, K. R., Brassil, K. J., Rodriguez, S. A., et al. Operationalizing Patient-Centered Cancer Care: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of the Qualitative Literature on Cancer Patients’ Needs, Values, and Preferences. (2020). Psycho-Oncology, 29(11). 1723-1733. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.5500

• Mitchell, K. R., Brassil, K. J., Fellman, B. M., Fujimoto, K. Shay, L. A., & Springer, A. E. Exploratory Factor Analysis of a Patient-Centered Cancer Care Measure to Support Improved Assessment of Patients’ Experiences. (2020). Value in Health, 23(3): 351-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2019.10.004

• Mitchell, K. R., Brassil, K. J., Osborne, M. L., Lu, Q., & Brown, R. F. Understanding Racial and Ethnic Differences in Patient-Centered Cancer Care using a Critical Race Theory Lens: A Qualitative Comparison of Values, Unmet Needs and Preferences among Non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Non-Hispanic White Patients. Social Science in Medicine. Revise and Resubmit.

• Mitchell, K. R., Brown, R.F., Sutton, A. L., & Sheppard, V. B. Examining Differences in Patient-Centered Care Factors Associated with of Patient-Provider Communication among Black and White Women with Breast Cancer. Patient Education and Counseling. In progress.

Presentations

• Mitchell KR. (2021, March). Patient-Centered Factors Associated with Chemotherapy Communication in African American and White Breast Cancer Patients [Flash Talk]. In: The 45^th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology. Virtual Conference. 238.

• Mitchell KR, Sutton AL, Sheppard VB, Brown RF. (2021, March). Patient-Centered Factors Associated with Chemotherapy Communication in African American and White Breast Cancer Patients [Poster]. In: The 45^th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology. Virtual Conference. 238.

• Mitchell, K. (2021, March). “Planning Ahead: Preparing for Life After your Doctorate”. Presented at the Health Behavior and Policy Research Seminar, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA.

• Mitchell KR. (2021, March). Addressing healthcare disparities through community engagement and patient-centered care research [Oral presentation]. In: STEM -Z Virtual seminar to promote STEM education among middle school students in Henrico County.

• Mitchell, K. (2020, March). Exploring Differences in Cancer Care Values, Needs, and Preferences among Black and White Patients using Thematic Content Analysis [Poster]. 44th Annual American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) Virtual Conference. https://aspo.org/annual-meeting/2020-virtual-poster-showcase/

• Mitchell, K. (2020, February). Exploring Racial and Ethnic Differences in Patient-Centered Cancer Care. Presented at the Health Behavior and Policy Research Seminar, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA.

• Parkes, K. (2018, October). An exploratory factor analysis of patient-centered cancer care measures to support improved care quality. Presented at the 8^th Annual Postdoctoral Science Symposium, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.

• Parkes, K. (2014, April). Organizational Change, Integrated Health Care, and Wellness. Presented at the BHACA Integrated Health Care (IHC) Open Discussion Meeting, Mental Health America of Greater Houston, Houston, TX.

• Parkes, K., & Weinger, J. (2013, May). The Business Case for Worksite Wellness. Presented at the Doral Business Council’s A Healthy Bottom Line: Worksite Wellness Forum, Miami, FL.

• Parkes, K., & Suarez, K. (2012, February). Powerful Worksite Wellness Programs: Policy 101. Presented at Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade Worksite Wellness Quarterly Forum, Miami, FL.

• Parkes, K., & Suarez, K. (2011, October). Making your wellness program count. Presented during Alliance for a Healthier Generation Miami-Dade County Public Schools Employee Wellness webinar, Miami, FL.

• Parkes, K., & Suarez, K. (2011, March). Working worksite wellness into your organization. Presented at Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade Worksite Wellness Quarterly Forum, Miami, FL.

• Parkes K., Stein P. K., & Domitrovich P. P. (2006, November). Age, gender, race and heart rate variability in the elderly: the cardiovascular health study. Presented at the NHLBI 14^th annual Cardiovascular Diversity Research Supplement awardee session, Chicago, IL.