Assistant Professor • School of Social Work • Saint Louis University Phone: 682-597-1626 • Email: [email protected]
Cara L. Wallace, PhD, LMSW
EDUCATIONUniversity of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Ph.D. in Social Work
Dissertation: Predictors of Timing in Hospice Utilization: The Role of Family in the Decision for Hospice Care
Chair: Debra Woody, Ph.D., LCSW
Members: Dr’s G. Adorno, D. Mitschke, N. Fields, B. Raudonis Graduation: May 2015
2011 – 2015
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Master of Social Work
GPA: 4.0
2005 – 2006
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Bachelor of Social Work
Minor: English GPA: 3.73
Magna Cum Laude
2001 – 2005
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
2015 – Present
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Teaching Fellowship & Adjunct Faculty
School of Social Work
2012 – 2015
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Adjunct Faculty
Harris College, Department of Social Work
2012 – 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Predictors of Timing in Hospice Utilization (Principle Investigator)
• Dissertation research in partnership with Community Hospice of Texas
• Quantitative data collection from patients (or their decision maker) on factors impacting their decision for hospice care
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Positive Aspects of Cancer from the Perspective of Cancer Survivors (Research Associate; Dr. Gail Adorno, LCSW, PI)
• Project with an interdisciplinary team analyzing qualitative, open-ended questions within a secondary dataset from the ACS Survivors of Cancer Studies II.
• We are examining a question related to positive aspects of cancer survivors who are 2, 5, and 10 years post-treatment.
2014 – present
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
The Impact of a Death and Dying Course in Social Work Education (Principle Investigator)
• Collaborative, mixed methods research analyzing data (death anxiety and death attitude scales; student journals) from multiple sections of a Death and Dying course
2012 – 2014
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
The Importance of Family Relationships on the Decision to Enroll in Hospice Care (Principle Investigator)
• 18 qualitative interviews with hospice patients and families (through Community Hospice of Texas)
• This was a pilot project for my dissertation. I developed a questionnaire and interview guide, as well as tested quantitative measures for use in my dissertation
• Use of grounded theory in data analysis
2012 – 2013
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors (Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Gail Adorno, LCSW; Dr. Mary Ann Burg, LCSW, PI)
• Member of an interdisciplinary team which developed a systematic analytical method for analyzing qualitative, open-ended questions within a national survey (secondary dataset was from the ACS Survivors of Cancer Studies II).
• We examined a question related to unmet needs of cancer survivors who are 2, 5, and 10 years post-treatment.
2012 – 2013
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
A Mother’s Role: The Impact of Trauma on Parenting (Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Joan Blakey, MSW, PI)
• Conducted qualitative interviews with women currently involved with Child Protective Services on the role of trauma in their lives (through New Connections agency).
• Use of NVivo for data analysis
2011 – 2012
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Play It Safe: Efficacy of a Children’s Sexual Abuse Curriculum (Graduate Research Assistant, Dr. Joan Blakey, MSW, PI)
• Worked in partnership with The Women’s Center of Tarrant County to create pre/post-tests for their sexual abuse curriculum. • Conducted trainings on implementation of instruments
• Developed SPSS database for data management and analysis
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Women of Worth: The Impact of a Self-Esteem Group for Young Mothers (Principle Investigator)
• Created the curriculum for a Self-Esteem group for young mothers receiving services with Catholic Charities In-Home Services program. Tested the impact of the intervention utilizing the Index of Self-Esteem.
2004 – 2005
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Wallace, C.L. (2015). Hospice eligibility and election: Does policy prepare us to meet the need? Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 27, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/08959420.2015.1054234
Burg, M.A., Adorno, G., Lopez, E.D.S., Loerzel, V., Stein, K., Wallace, C.L., & Sharma, D.K.B. (2015). Current unmet needs of cancer survivors: Analysis of open-ended responses to the American Cancer Society study of cancer survivors II. Cancer: A Journal for Clinicians, 121(4), 623-630. doi: 10.1002/cncr.28951
Wallace, C.L. (2014). Family communication and decision making at the end of life: A Literature Review. Palliative and Supportive Care. doi: 10.1017/S1478951514000388
Wallace, C.L. (in press). Caring for Kathy: Where to Draw the Line. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care.
Wallace, C.L., Thieleman, K., Cimino, A., & Adams, H. (in press). Ethics at the end of life: A teaching tool. Journal of Social Work Education.
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW
Wallace, C.L., & Adorno, G. (under review). End-of-life Care in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying.
Thieleman, K., Wallace, C.L., Cimino, A., & Adams, H. (under review). Exhaust all Measures: Ethical Issues in Pediatric End-of-Life Care. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Woody, D., & Wallace, C.L. (2014). Infants and toddlers. In E. Hutchinson (ed.), Dimensions of human behavior: The changing life course (5th edition). California: Pine Forge Press.
BOOK REVIEWS
Wallace, C.L. (2012). Understanding Health Care Reform: Bridging the Gap Between Myth and Reality. [Review of the book, by A. Feldman]. Health and Social Work, 37 (3), 189-190.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
Wallace, C.L., Jenkins, D., & Cohen, H. (Manuscript in progress). The impact of a death and dying course in social work education. Journal of Teaching in Social Work [target journal]. Wallace, C.L., & Adorno, G. (Manuscript in progress). The role of family in the transition to hospice care. Psychology Research [target journal].
Adorno, G., & Wallace, C.L. (Manuscript in progress). Preparation for end-of-life and completion of life during advanced lung cancer: An exploratory study. Supportive Care and Cancer [target journal].
Wallace, C.L. (Manuscript in progress). Overcoming barriers in care for the dying: Theoretical evaluation of an innovative program model. Illness, Crisis, & Loss [target journal].
PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS
Wallace, C.L. (2015). The Meaning of Hospice: Perceptions of Hospice Patients and Families. Gerontological Society of America, 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Wallace, C.L. (2015). Timing in the Decision for Hospice: Overcoming Barriers to Care. Council on Social Work Education, 61st Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
Felderhoff, B. & Wallace, C.L. (2015). Understanding the loss experiences of undergraduate students (poster). Council on Social Work Education, 61st Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO. Wallace, C.L., & Adorno, G. (2014). Transitioning to hospice: The role of family communication (poster). Society for Social Work and Research, 2014 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. Wallace, C.L., Jenkins, D., & Cohen, H. (2013). The impact of a death and dying course in social work education. Council on Social Work Education, 59th Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX. Wallace, C.L. (2013). End-of-life Care in Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (poster). Gerontological Society of America, 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Wallace, C.L. & Adorno, G.F. (2013). The Importance of Family Relationships on the Decision to Enroll in Hospice Care. End-of-Life Care Symposium at Gerontological Society of America, 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Adorno, G.F., Conlon, A., & Wallace, C.L. (2013). Geriatric oncology: The role for social work in an emerging field of practice (poster). Association for Oncology Social Workers, Annual meeting, San Diego, CA.
Adorno, G.L., Burg, M.A., Loerzel, V.L., Lopez, E.D., Wallace, C.L., & Sharma, D.B. (2013). Understanding cancer survivors' unmet needs through an interdisicplinary team-based approach to research. American Public Health Association, 141st Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Wallace, C.L. (2012). Evaluating Hospice Eligibility and Election: A Policy Analysis (poster). Council on Social Work Education, 58th Annual Program Meeting, Washington, DC.
Wallace, C.L. (2012). Applying Theoretical Perspectives to Care for the Dying. UTA Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students, Arlington, TX.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Health and Human Behavior (SWRK 5734) Fall '15
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Introduction to Social Work (SOCW 2311)
Undergraduate
(online) Fall 2014 Spring 2014 (online)Spring 2014 University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Social Work Generalist Micro Practice (SOCW 5304) Graduate
Fall 2013 (online) Fall 2013
Spring 2013 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Death and Dying (SOWO 40563) Undergraduate; Course development
Fall 2014 Fall 2013 Fall 2012 University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Field Placement Liaison
Graduate and Undergraduate (5 Semesters)
Supervised students in field placement; Collaborated with field instructors and students regarding student’s progress; Intervened as necessary to encourage success with struggling students.
2011 – 2013
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Community Hospice of Texas, Fort Worth, TX Agency Field Instructor
Provided tasks, guidance, supervision, and support to undergraduate students during their field placement experience.
2008 – 2010
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Community Hospice of Texas, Fort Worth, TX Clinical Social Worker, PRN
Clinical Social Worker
Visited hospice patients and families across home, nursing home, and inpatient settings to provide support and to assess and address psychosocial needs. Participated in multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, chaplains, and other team members. Provided interaction and community education and support.
2011 – Present 2006 – 2011
Doctor’s Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Social Worker, PRN 2006
Veterans Medical Center—Transitional Care Unit, Dallas, TX
Catholic Charities In-Home Services, Fort Worth, TX
Case Manager Intern (Undergraduate Field Placement) 2004 – 2005
Bridge Youth and Family Services, Fort Worth, TX Youth Mentor
2002 – 2005
FUNDING, AWARDS AND HONORS
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Spring 2015 Dissertation Fellowship Spring 2015
Society for Social Work and Research
Doctoral Fellows Award Applied 2014
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
Doctoral Student Leadership Award 2014
National Association of Social Workers Foundation, Washington, DC
Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship Applied 2014
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Enhanced GTA Fellowship 2011 – 2014
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Pre-dissertation Initiative
http://agesw.org/2012-awardees
2012
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Bob and Ann Utley Fellowship 2011 – 2012
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Outstanding PhD Student 2012
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX DEGREES Newsletter Feature Article
http://grad.pci.uta.edu/alumni/newsletter/2012/spring/utley/
Spring 2012
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Outstanding MSSW Student 2006
Phi Alpha Honor Society Member
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas Guest Lecturer
Invited to speak to Aging classes (Masters level, 3) and Generalist Direct Practice (2) classes about death and dying, hospice, and the social worker’s role.
2011 – 2015
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Guest Lecturer
Invited to speak to Introduction to Social Work (4), Human Behavior and Social Environment (3), and Professional Foundation (Masters level, 1) classes about hospice and the social worker’s role in hospice care and aging.
2007 – 2015
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
Council on Social Work Education Panelist
Session: How Can Leadership Qualities Support the Job Search?
2014 & 2015 APM
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGE SW)
Board Member, Student Representative (2 year term) 2013 – 2015
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Doctoral Student Committee, Co-chair
Organize webinars and maintain supportive network among student members within AGE SW.
2013 – 2015
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Doctoral Student Association
Doctoral Student Mentor
Current Member 2012 – 2015
Health and Social Work
Reviewer 2013 – Present
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas Brownbag Presentation
Spoke on a panel with 3 peers on construction and completion of a research practicum.
2013
Methodist Health System, Dallas, TX
Institutional Review Board, Community Member
Participate in monthly IRB meetings; review and approve consent forms and research protocols
2011 – 2013
Fort Worth Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition
Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX Invited Speaker
Invited to present self-developed curriculum on “Setting and Maintaining Professional Boundaries” to hospital staff.
2009
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX TCU Nursing Hospice Panel Member
Invited member of symposium provided to graduating nursing students
2008 – 2009
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Student Government, Special Events Chair 2006
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND LICENSURE
Master of Social Work (Texas) License
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGE SW)
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