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Emily R. Gallagher

Researcher at Harvard University

Publications -  62
Citations -  9448

Emily R. Gallagher is an academic researcher from Harvard University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Palliative care & Quality of life. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 54 publications receiving 7783 citations. Previous affiliations of Emily R. Gallagher include University at Buffalo & Yale University.

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Early Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

TL;DR: Among patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, early palliative care led to significant improvements in both quality of life and mood and, as compared with patients receiving standard care, patients received less aggressive care at the end of life but longer survival.
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Effect of Early Palliative Care on Chemotherapy Use and End-of-Life Care in Patients With Metastatic Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

TL;DR: Although patients with metastatic NSCLC received similar numbers of chemotherapy regimens in the sample, early palliative care optimized the timing of final chemotherapy administration and transition to hospice services, key measures of quality end-of-life care.
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Early Palliative Care in Advanced Lung Cancer: A Qualitative Study

TL;DR: A qualitative analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial that demonstrated improved quality of life, mood, and survival in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who received early PC integrated with standard oncologic care vs standard onCologic care alone is conducted.