Linda Larkey
Professor, Edson College - Research Faculty
Health Solutions Ambassador, College of Health Solutions
Professor, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Professor, Institute for Social Science Research
Professor, Institute for Social Science Research Affiliated Faculty
Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
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Campus: NHI1 Rm 324 Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Mail code: 3020Campus: Dtphx
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Long Bio
Linda Larkey is a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and a research affiliate with the Mayo Clinic. Her research interests include testing theory-based methods of communicating health messages to underserved/low-income populations, community-based participatory research practices and examining mind-body methods of alleviating symptoms in cancer survivors.
Education
- Ph.D. Arizona State University, 1993
- M.A. Arizona State University, 1990
- B.A. Ottawa University, 1987
- C.R.T.T. St. Joseph's Respiratory Therapy Academy, 1975
Research Website URL
Research Interests
- Testing theory-based methods of communicating health messages to underserved/low-income populations
- Community-based participatory research practices
- Examining mind-body methods of alleviating symptoms in cancer survivors
Publications
For a current list of publications and research activity visit experts.asu.edu.
Research Activity
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*, Ainsworth,Barbara Ellen, Anderson,Karen S, Mcclain,Darya Denise. Effects of Meditative Movement (QigongTai Chi Easy) on Fatigued Breast Cancer Survivors. HHS-NIH-NCI(5/1/2015 - 4/30/2020).
- Mcnulty,Julie Ann*, Larkey,Linda Kathryn. Developing Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life in Adult Latina Breast Cancer Survivors. ONCOLOGY NURSING SOC(3/1/2015 - 3/1/2016).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*, Lee,Rebecca Elizabeth. Physical Activity and Meditative Movement to Prevent Weight Gain in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors. MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE(9/1/2014 - 8/31/2015).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*, Keller,Colleen Sue. Research Fellowship Professional Service Dale Todicheeney. MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE(6/1/2014 - 5/29/2016).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*. Supportive Care Needs and Resource Assessment in Cancer Patients. MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE(8/5/2013 - 2/11/2016).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*. Participatory Action Research to Build Better Cancer Prevention Navigation for African Americans. MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE(6/1/2013 - 12/30/2014).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*. Navigation from Community to Clinic to promote CRC screening in Underserved Populations. HHS-NIH-NCI(6/1/2012 - 3/31/2017).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*. Storytelling to Promote Colorectal Screening in a Primary Care Clinic. HHS-NIH-NCI(6/1/2009 - 5/31/2011). Testing storytelling versus standard, didactic learning methods of teaching about importance of CRC screening and procedures for prep and scheduling.
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*. Effects of Qigong on Fatigue and Cognitive Function after treatment for Breast Cancer. HHS-NIH-NCCAM(3/1/2009 - 8/31/2010).
- Larkey,Linda Kathryn*. Storytelling for Colorectal Health Among Latinos. HHS-NIH-NCI(2/1/2009 - 1/31/2013). Social and Cultural Dimensions of Health PA ($2.5 million). Compares a narrative/storytelling intervention to didactic teaching on physical activity and dietary behaviors related to colorectal health for Latinos.
- Larkey, Linda Kathryn. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and Office of Women's Health: Effects of Qigong on Fatigue and Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients after Treatment 5. Pilot study to compare Qigong (like Tai Chi) to a similar gentle exercise to examine differences in effects on fatigue and cognitive performance with breast cancer survivors (2006-2008).
- Consultant/Co-Investigator role. 2008-2010 NCI/NIH 1R25CA126805-01A1 Improving compliance with colorectal cancer screening in family medicine residencies. Medical education study designed to work with four Arkansas family medicine residency programs on translating best practices in CRC screening and use of informatics and behavioral approaches to improving cancer screening (Principal Investigator, Geoffrey Goldsmith).
Courses
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| HCR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| NUR 610 | Genomics and Population Health |
| HCR 480 | Adv Team-Based Research Pract |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 799 | Dissertation |
| CHS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| HCR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| HCR 480 | Adv Team-Based Research Pract |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HCR 480 | Adv Team-Based Research Pract |
| NUR 692 | Research |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 692 | Research |
| NUR 690 | Reading and Conference |
| HCR 494 | Special Topics |
| HCR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| NUR 493 | Honors Thesis |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 610 | Genomics and Population Health |
| HCR 494 | Special Topics |
| HCR 294 | Special Topics |
| HCR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| NUR 493 | Honors Thesis |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 692 | Research |
| HCR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| HCR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| NUR 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| NUR 493 | Honors Thesis |
| HCR 494 | Special Topics |
| NUR 692 | Research |
| NUR 690 | Reading and Conference |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 610 | Genomics and Population Health |
| NUR 690 | Reading and Conference |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EXW 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 692 | Research |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 610 | Genomics and Population Health |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EXW 592 | Research |
| EXW 692 | Research |
| EXW 792 | Research |
| EXW 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
| EXW 692 | Research |
| EXW 692 | Research |
| EXW 792 | Research |
| NUR 692 | Research |
| NUR 690 | Reading and Conference |
2019 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
2019 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| EXW 692 | Research |
| EXW 792 | Research |
| EXW 799 | Dissertation |
| NUR 799 | Dissertation |
Honors / Awards
- 2009 - "Forces of Change" Exemplary Mentorship Honoree, Global Healthcare Conference and Spirit of Nightingale Award.
- 2002 - HEMMY award from Arizona Public Health Association for "photonovel" brochures to communicate cancer prevention messages to American Indian women, designed with Indian community involvement.
- 2003 - National Jeanne M. Priester Award for multi-county Extension health education programs was given to the BoneBuilders project at Priester Health Conference, Phoenix.
- 2006 - Nominated for University of Arizona, College of Medicine 39th Founder's Day Award (for research with a continuous thread of significance, effectively conveyed with enthusiasm, vigor, and inspiration).