Karen Bullock

Health Equity, Disparities, Cultural Competence, Older Adults, Black Americans, Aging, Serious Illness, Hospice, Palliative Care, End-of-Life Care, Social Work

Works (56)

Updated: February 27th, 2026 13:25

2024 article

HEALTH DISPARITIES, EQUITY, AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY OF GERONTOLOGISTS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY CONCORDANT CARE

Bullock, K., Stansbury, K., & Ruth, T. (2024, December 1). Innovation in Aging, Vol. 8, pp. 432–432.

By: K. Bullock*, K. Stansbury n & T. Ruth n

topics (OpenAlex): Cultural Competency in Health Care
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 27, 2025

2024 article

Race Dialogues and Potential Application in Clinical Environments: A Scoping Review

Borowsky, H. M., Schofield, C. L., Du, T., Margo, J., Williams, K. K. A., Sloan, D., … Sanders, J. J. (2024, July 23). Journal of General Internal Medicine.

By: H. Borowsky*, C. Schofield*, T. Du*, J. Margo*, K. Williams*, D. Sloan*, K. Bullock*, J. Sanders*

Contributors: H. Borowsky*, C. Schofield*, T. Du*, J. Margo*, K. Williams*, D. Sloan*, K. Bullock*, J. Sanders*

MeSH headings : Humans; Racism; Racial Groups; Education, Medical / methods; Communication
topics (OpenAlex): Racial and Ethnic Identity Research; Migration, Health and Trauma; Cultural Competency in Health Care
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2024 article

The growth of social work in palliative and end-of-life care in the United States: how did we get here?

Csikai, E. L., & Bullock, K. (2024, January 1). Palliative Care and Social Practice, Vol. 18.

By: E. Csikai* & K. Bullock*

Contributors: E. Csikai* & K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Source: ORCID
Added: August 1, 2024

2024 article

Unprecedented Challenges

Bullock, K. (2024, February 22). Oncology and Palliative Social Work: Psychosocial Care for People Coping with Cancer, pp. 57–68.

By: K. Bullock*

Contributors: K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Response and Management; Disaster Management and Resilience
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2023 article

Development of Objectives to Inform a National Standardized Primary Palliative Care Curriculum for Health Professions Students

Zehm, A., Smith, S., Schaefer, K. G., Jonas, D., Bullock, K., Edwards, R. L., … Merel, S. E. (2023, January 6). Journal of Palliative Medicine, Vol. 26, pp. 406–410.

By: A. Zehm*, S. Smith*, K. Schaefer*, D. Jonas*, K. Bullock*, R. Edwards*, B. Reville*, C. Jaramillo* ...

Contributors: A. Zehm*, S. Smith*, K. Schaefer*, D. Jonas*, K. Bullock*, R. Edwards*, B. Reville*, C. Jaramillo* ...

MeSH headings : Humans; Palliative Care; Curriculum; Health Occupations; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing; Interprofessional Relations; Students
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Patient Dignity and Privacy; Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
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Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2023 article

Meaning of Hospice Care: Perceptions of Patients and Families

Wallace, C. L., Coccia, K., Khoo, Y. M., & Bullock, K. (2023, January 3). American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 40, pp. 1132–1140.

By: C. Wallace*, K. Coccia*, Y. Khoo* & K. Bullock*

Contributors: C. Wallace*, K. Coccia*, Y. Khoo* & K. Bullock*

MeSH headings : Adult; Humans; Hospice Care; Cross-Sectional Studies; Hospices; Physicians; Surveys and Questionnaires
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Patient Dignity and Privacy; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2023 article

Narrative Analysis of a Strenghts-Based Approach to Preparing Students for Graduate and Postgraduate Education

Bullock, K., Smith, C., Hernandez, J., Muir, D., & Taylor, A. S. (2023, June 27). Letters from the Future: Linking Students and Teaching with the Diversity of Everyday Life, pp. 153–179.

By: K. Bullock*, C. Smith, J. Hernandez, D. Muir & A. Taylor

Contributors: K. Bullock*, C. Smith, J. Hernandez, D. Muir & A. Taylor

topics (OpenAlex): Legal Education and Practice Innovations; Education and Critical Thinking Development; Higher Education and Employability
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2023 article

Response to Anandarajah G et al., Trust as a Central Factor in Hospice Enrollment Disparities Among Ethnic and Racial Minority Patients: A Qualitative Study of Interrelated and Compounding Factors Impacting Trust (DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0090)

Rhodes, R. L., Barrett, N. J., Bullock, K., & Johnson, K. S. (2023, October 1). Journal of Palliative Medicine, Vol. 26, pp. 1315–1316.

Contributors: R. Rhodes*, N. Barrett*, K. Bullock* & K. Johnson*

topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes; Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2022 article

Letter to the Editor: Response to Fitzgerald Jones et al., Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Delivering Antiracist Care to Black Americans (DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.05021)

Curseen, K. A., & Bullock, K. (2022, March 1). Journal of Palliative Medicine, Vol. 25, pp. 345–346.

By: K. Curseen* & K. Bullock n

Contributors: K. Curseen* & K. Bullock n

MeSH headings : Black or African American; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing; Humans; Palliative Care; Virtual Reality
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Migration, Health and Trauma; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
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Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2022 article

A Review of Race and Ethnicity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Research: Representation Matters

Rhodes, R. L., Barrett, N. J., Ejem, D. B., Sloan, D. H., Bullock, K., Bethea, K., … Johnson, K. S. (2022, July 26). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 64, pp. e289–e299.

By: R. Rhodes*, N. Barrett*, D. Ejem*, D. Sloan*, K. Bullock n, K. Bethea, R. Durant*, G. Anderson n ...

Contributors: R. Rhodes*, N. Barrett*, D. Ejem*, D. Sloan*, K. Bullock n, K. Bethea, R. Durant*, G. Anderson n ...

author keywords: Race; ethnicity; health disparities; equity; representation; research participants; hospice; palliative medicine
MeSH headings : Adult; Ethnicity; Hospice Care; Hospices; Humans; Palliative Care; Palliative Medicine; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Cultural Competency in Health Care; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
TL;DR: There are important opportunities to standardize reporting of race and ethnicity, strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion among research participants, and prioritize the study of racial and ethnic disparities in HPM research. (via Semantic Scholar)
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 28, 2022

2022 article

Drivers of racial/ethnic differences in perceived end‐of‐life care quality: More questions than answers

Bullock, K., & Makaroun, L. K. (2022, February 28). Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Vol. 70, pp. 1057–1059.

By: K. Bullock n & L. Makaroun*

Contributors: K. Bullock n & L. Makaroun*

MeSH headings : Hospice Care; Humans; Terminal Care; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Patient Dignity and Privacy
TL;DR: One of the first second-generation health disparities studies that explore whether certain care processes may explain the relationship between race/ethnicity and perceived quality of EOL care concludes that over 95% of the racial and ethnic differences in overall ratings were not explained by the tested mediators. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 1, 2022

2022 article

Race Roundtable Series: Structural Racism in Palliative Care

Bullock, K., Gray, T. F., Tucker, R., & Quest, T. E. (2022, February 11). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Vol. 5, pp. e455–e459.

By: K. Bullock n, T. Gray*, R. Tucker* & T. Quest*

Contributors: K. Bullock n, T. Gray*, R. Tucker* & T. Quest*

author keywords: Race; racism; equity; hospice; palliative care
MeSH headings : Hospice Care; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing; Humans; Palliative Care; Racism; Systemic Racism
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Cultural Competency in Health Care; Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 2, 2022

2022 article

Unmet Needs in Health Disparities Research—It’s Not Just About Patients

Barrett, N. J., Bullock, K., & Johnson, K. S. (2022, July 11). JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 7, pp. 995–996.

By: N. Barrett*, K. Bullock n & K. Johnson*

Contributors: N. Barrett*, K. Bullock n & K. Johnson*

MeSH headings : Health Services Needs and Demand; Healthcare Disparities; Humans
topics (OpenAlex): Healthcare Policy and Management; Global Health Workforce Issues; Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
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10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 26, 2022

2021 article

A National Survey of Social Workers Focusing on Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practice Behaviors for Educating Patients About Advance Directives: Implication During COVID19

Nedjat-Haiem, F. R., Cadet, T. J., Parada, H., Mishra, S. I., & Bullock, K. (2021, August 19). American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 8, pp. 737–744.

Contributors: F. Nedjat-Haiem*, T. Cadet*, H. Parada*, S. Mishra* & K. Bullock n

author keywords: advance care planning; advance directives; social workers
MeSH headings : Advance Care Planning; Advance Directives; Attitude; COVID-19; Cross-Sectional Studies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Social Workers
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
TL;DR: Social workers’ perceptions of the importance of engaging patients in ACP education was the most important factor that influenced their behaviors, and factors that influence the completion of advance directives (ADs) were examined. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 30, 2021

2021 article

Anxiety, Depression, Quality of Life, Caregiver Burden, and Perceptions of Caregiver-Centered Communication among Black and White Hospice Family Caregivers

Starr, L. T., Bullock, K., Washington, K., Aryal, S., Oliver, D. P., & Demiris, G. (2021, November 18). Journal of Palliative Medicine, Vol. 11, pp. 596–605.

author keywords: caregiver; caregiver burden; health care communication; hospice; mental health; race; racial disparity
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Caregiver Burden; Caregivers / psychology; Communication; Depression; Hospices; Humans; Quality of Life; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
TL;DR: Despite demographic and socioeconomic differences, Black and White hospice family caregivers experience similarly high levels of anxiety, depression, burden, and perceptions of hospice communication. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 6, 2021

2021 article

Book Review: Aging Behind Prison Walls: Studies in Trauma and Resilience

Bullock, K. (2021, March 18). Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Vol. 3, pp. 1–4.

By: K. Bullock n

topics (OpenAlex): Resilience and Mental Health
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2021

2021 article

Examining the Family Support Role of Older Hispanics, African Americans, and Non-Hispanic Whites and Their Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors

Cadet, T., Burke, S. L., Naseh, M., Grudzien, A., Kozak, R. S., Romeo, J., … Davis, C. (2021, January 2). Social Work in Public Health, Vol. 36, pp. 38–53.

By: T. Cadet*, S. Burke*, M. Naseh*, A. Grudzien*, R. Kozak*, J. Romeo*, K. Bullock n, C. Davis*

Contributors: T. Cadet*, S. Burke*, M. Naseh*, A. Grudzien*, R. Kozak*, J. Romeo*, K. Bullock n, C. Davis*

author keywords: Social support; family support; older women; mammograms; Hispanics; Blacks; health promotion
MeSH headings : Black or African American; Aged; Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis; Child; Early Detection of Cancer; Female; Hispanic or Latino; Humans; Mammography; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Global Cancer Incidence and Screening; Health disparities and outcomes; Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
TL;DR: Findings from this study indicate that specific aspects of social support influence breast cancer screening participation among older Hispanic and non-Hispanic White women, however, this was not the case for the older Black women after adjusting for the sociodemographic factors. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 1, 2021

2020 article

Leaning In to Serious Illness Care Through Stories and Science

Sevier, C. H., Fischer, J., & Bullock, K. (2020, July 1). North Carolina Medical Journal, Vol. 81, pp. 237–241.

By: C. Sevier*, J. Fischer* & K. Bullock n

Contributors: C. Sevier*, J. Fischer* & K. Bullock n

MeSH headings : COVID-19; Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology; Critical Illness / therapy; Humans; Narration; North Carolina / epidemiology; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): Disaster Response and Management
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2018 chapter

Health Care

In T. Maschi & G. Leibowitz (Eds.), Psychological and legal issues with diverse populations and settings (pp. 97–109). https://connect.springerpub.com/content/book/978-0-8261-2067-0

By: K. Bullock, J. Hall & D. Fitzpatrick

Ed(s): T. Maschi & G. Leibowitz

Source: ORCID
Added: October 29, 2021

2017 article

Community engagement with African American clergy: faith-based model for culturally competent practice

Stansbury, K. L., Marshall, G. L., Hall, J., Simpson, G. M., & Bullock, K. (2017, August 21). Aging & Mental Health, Vol. 22, pp. 1510–1515.

By: K. Stansbury n, G. Marshall*, J. Hall n, G. Simpson* & K. Bullock n

Contributors: K. Stansbury n, G. Marshall*, J. Hall n, G. Simpson* & K. Bullock n

author keywords: Clergy; Baptist; Church; mental health; older African Americans; critical race theory
MeSH headings : Adult; Black or African American / ethnology; Aged; Clergy; Community Participation; Culturally Competent Care / ethnology; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / ethnology; Mental Disorders / therapy; Middle Aged; Pastoral Care / methods; Protestantism; Qualitative Research
topics (OpenAlex): Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology; Religion, Society, and Development; Homelessness and Social Issues
TL;DR: The primary emergent theme ‘shepherding the flock’ the central phenomenon uncovered in the data, was used to organize a model of pastoral care, which is presented in this paper. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 25, 2019

2017 article

Editor Introduction

Csikai, E. L., & Bullock, K. (2017, July 3). Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 13, pp. 83–86.

By: E. Csikai & K. Bullock*

Contributors: E. Csikai & K. Bullock*

MeSH headings : Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Empathy; Humans; Palliative Care / organization & administration; Social Work / organization & administration; Terminal Care / organization & administration
topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2017 article

Editor’s Introduction

Csikai, E. L., & Bullock, K. (2017, October 2). Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 13, pp. 211–213.

By: E. Csikai & K. Bullock*

Contributors: E. Csikai & K. Bullock*

MeSH headings : Burnout, Professional / epidemiology; Family / psychology; Humans; Palliative Care / organization & administration; Palliative Care / psychology; Sexual and Gender Minorities / psychology; Social Work / organization & administration; Terminal Care / organization & administration; Terminal Care / psychology
topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2015 journal article

Health literacy and cultural competence: A model for addressing diversity and unequal access to trauma-related health care.

Traumatology, 21(3), 227–236.

By: R. Rikard, J. Hall* & K. Bullock*

Contributors: R. Rikard, J. Hall* & K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex): Cultural Competency in Health Care; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Migration, Health and Trauma
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 24, 2020

2014 article

Retirement Satisfaction

Ball, S. C., & Bullock, K. (2014, January 1). Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion.

By: S. Ball* & K. Bullock n

Ed(s):

topics (OpenAlex): Retirement, Disability, and Employment
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 chapter

Culturally competent care in an increasingly diverse society

In C. Staudt & J. H. Ellens (Eds.), Our changing journey to the end: Reshaping death, dying, and grief in America (pp. 145–158). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.

By: K. Bullock & J. Volkel

Ed(s): C. Staudt & J. Ellens

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

A case study of Hispanics and hospice care

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2(4), 9–16.

By: I. Carrion & K. Bullock

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Ahora le Voy a Cuidar Mis Nietos: Rural Latino Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Alcohol and Other Drug Abusing Parents

Bullock, K. (2012, December 6).

By: K. Bullock*

Ed(s):

topics (OpenAlex): Child Welfare and Adoption
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5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Book Review: Client-Centered Evaluation: New Models for Helping Professionals

Bullock, K. (2012, April 9). Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 22, pp. 347–348.

By: K. Bullock n

topics (OpenAlex): Evaluation and Performance Assessment; Psychiatric care and mental health services
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 chapter

End-of-Life care: A personal narrative of a direct practice case

In E. Hoffler & E. J. Clark (Eds.), Social work matters: The power of linking policy and practice (pp. 40–62). Washington, D.C.: National Association of Social Workers.

By: K. Bullock & J. Hall

Ed(s): E. Hoffler & E. Clark

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Exploring Professional Boundaries in End-of-Life Care: Considerations for Hospice Social Workers and Other Members of the Team

Sanders, S., Bullock, K., & Broussard, C. (2012, January 1). Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 8, pp. 10–28.

By: S. Sanders*, K. Bullock n & C. Broussard*

Contributors: S. Sanders*, K. Bullock n & C. Broussard*

author keywords: boundaries; conflict of interest; dual relationships; ethics; social workers
MeSH headings : Friends; Hospices / ethics; Humans; Patient Care Team / ethics; Professional Role; Professional-Patient Relations / ethics; Self Disclosure; Social Work / ethics; Terminal Care / ethics
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics; Social Work Education and Practice
TL;DR: This article will examine professional boundaries within the context of hospice care through case studies identifying challenges that hospice social workers and members of the interdisciplinary team may encounter with recommendations for how to manage boundary concerns. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 chapter

Hospice care

In J. W. Anastas & E. J. Clark (Eds.), Social work speaks: National Association of Social Workers policy statements, 2012-2014 (pp. 79–81). Washington, D.C:: NASW Press,

By: K. Bullock

Ed(s): J. Anastas & E. Clark

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Advance Directives from a Social Work Perspective: Influence of Culture and Family Dynamics

Bullock, K. (2011, April 1). Oxford University Press EBooks, pp. 625–635.

By: K. Bullock*

Ed(s):

topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Patient Dignity and Privacy
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

The Influence of Culture on End-of-Life Decision Making

Bullock, K. (2011, February 28). Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 7, pp. 83–98.

By: K. Bullock n

Contributors: K. Bullock n

author keywords: advance care planning; culture; hospice; racial differences
MeSH headings : Advance Care Planning / organization & administration; Advance Directives / ethnology; Black or African American / psychology; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Attitude to Death; Cultural Competency; Culture; Decision Making; Female; Focus Groups; Health Status; Hospice Care; Humans; Income; Male; Middle Aged; Personal Autonomy; Religion; Social Work / organization & administration; Terminal Care / organization & administration; White People / psychology
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Cultural Competency in Health Care
TL;DR: Focus groups with semi-structured follow-up interviews were utilized to elicit explanations for variance in decision making in a sample of Black and White community-dwelling residents, and participants identified specific cultural beliefs, values, and communication patterns that can be used to promote cultural competency among practitioners who provide care at end of life. (via Semantic Scholar)
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Educating Gerontologists for Cultural Proficiency in End-of-life Care Practice

Stein, G. L., Sherman, P. A., & Bullock, K. (2009, October 15). Educational Gerontology, Vol. 35, pp. 1008–1025.

By: G. Stein*, P. Sherman* & K. Bullock*

Contributors: G. Stein*, P. Sherman* & K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Cultural Competency in Health Care; Patient Dignity and Privacy
TL;DR: An educational program was developed to train practitioners to provide care for patients and families that are responsive to cultural concerns and was successful in increasing participant knowledge and attitudes towards cross-cultural interdisciplinary practice of end-of-life care. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Expanding the intergenerational relationship: Grandfathers raising grandchildren

International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development Bulletin, 2(56), 9–12.

By: K. Bullock

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Understanding Advance Care Planning as a Process of Health Behavior Change

Fried, T. R., Bullock, K., Iannone, L., & O'Leary, J. R. (2009, August 4). Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Vol. 57, pp. 1547–1555.

By: T. Fried*, K. Bullock*, L. Iannone* & J. O'Leary*

Contributors: T. Fried*, K. Bullock*, L. Iannone* & . J.R. O'Leary*

author keywords: advance care planning; health behavior; behavior change
MeSH headings : Advance Care Planning; Advance Directives / psychology; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging / psychology; Caregivers / psychology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Decision Making; Female; Focus Groups; Geriatric Assessment; Goals; Health Behavior; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology; Quality of Life / psychology; Self Efficacy
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
TL;DR: This work aims to explore whether models of health behavior change can help to inform interventions for advance care planning (ACP) and whether these models can be used to inform policies for forward-looking care planning. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

Grandfathers Raising Grandchildren

Bullock, K. (2007, January 1). Journal of Health & Social Policy.

By: K. Bullock*

Contributors: K. Bullock*

MeSH headings : Black or African American; Caregivers / psychology; Grandparents; Humans; Intergenerational Relations; Parenting
topics (OpenAlex): Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Family Support in Illness; Health disparities and outcomes
TL;DR: Findings indicate that practitioners seeking to understand kinship care and assist grandparents who are raising grandchildren must take into account the hardships these families face due to a lack of concrete services and the implications for mental health. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 chapter

Grandfathers raising grandchildren: An exploration of African American kinship networks

In R. G. Wilson & S. E. Crewe (Eds.), Tradition and policy perspectives in kinship care (pp. 181–197). Binghamton [N.Y.] : Haworth Press.

By: K. Bullock

Ed(s): R. Wilson & S. Crewe

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 chapter

Narrative analysis of a strength-based approach to graduate and post-graduate education

In B. J. D.A. Brunson & L. L. Lampl (Eds.), Letters from the future: Linking students and teaching with the diversity of everyday life (pp. 153–179). Sterling, Va.: Stylus Pub.

By: K. Bullock, C. Smith, J. Hernandez, D. Muir & A. Taylor

Ed(s): B. D.A. Brunson & L. Lampl

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 chapter

Resource enrichment center: An internet resource for working with terminally ill patients and families

In E. L. Csikai & B. Jones (Eds.), Teaching resources for end-of-life and palliative care courses (p. 84).

By: K. Bullock

Ed(s): E. Csikai & B. Jones

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

The Vulnerability for Elder Abuse Among a Sample of Custodial Grandfathers: An Exploratory Study

Bullock, K., & Thomas, R. L. (2007, December 10). Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, Vol. 19, pp. 133–150.

By: K. Bullock* & R. Thomas

Contributors: K. Bullock*

author keywords: Vulnerability; elder abuse; rural; older men; grandfathers; grandparents
MeSH headings : Aged; Aging; Cross-Sectional Studies; Custodial Care / statistics & numerical data; Elder Abuse / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Research Design
topics (OpenAlex): Elder Abuse and Neglect; Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

Zelda Foster and Her Contributions to Social Work in End-of-Life Care

Davidson, K., & Bullock, K. (2007, August 23). Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 3, pp. 69–82.

By: K. Davidson* & K. Bullock*

Contributors: K. Davidson* & K. Bullock*

author keywords: Death; end-of-life care; social work education; Internet-based resources; continuing education
MeSH headings : Education, Continuing; Education, Distance; Education, Professional / history; History, 20th Century; Humans; Internet; Social Work / education; Social Work / history; Terminal Care / history; United States; United States Department of Veterans Affairs / history
topics (OpenAlex): Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
TL;DR: The end-of-life care education, training and informational tools discussed in this article are examples of ongoing efforts in the social work profession to improve the lives of the dying and bereaved. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

A Community Capacity-Enhancement Approach to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Older Women of Color

Bullock, K., & McGraw, S. A. (2006, February 1). Health & Social Work, Vol. 31, pp. 16–25.

By: K. Bullock* & S. McGraw

Contributors: K. Bullock* & S. McGraw

MeSH headings : Adult; Black or African American / psychology; Aged; Boston; Breast Neoplasms / ethnology; Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control; Community Health Planning; Community Health Workers; Connecticut; Female; Health Promotion / organization & administration; Hispanic or Latino / psychology; Humans; Intergenerational Relations; Mammography / statistics & numerical data; Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data; Middle Aged; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / ethnology; Social Support; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / ethnology; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control; Vaginal Smears / statistics & numerical data; Women's Health / ethnology
topics (OpenAlex): Global Cancer Incidence and Screening; Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods; Health Policy Implementation Science
TL;DR: A community capacity-enhancement approach to promoting breast and cervical cancer screening among older women of color and to empower Latina and African American women to engage in positive health behaviors is applied. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 book review

A Review of: “TALKING ABOUT DEATH By Virginia Morris”

[Review of Talking about death, by V. Morris]. Educational Gerontology, 32(5), 389–390.

By: K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 15, 2020

2006 article

Get Thee Behind Me: African-American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Who Experienced Domestic Violence

Bullock, K. (2006, January 1). Issues in Children's and Families' Lives, pp. 149–163.

By: K. Bullock*

Ed(s):

topics (OpenAlex): Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Family Dynamics and Relationships; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
TL;DR: The impact of domestic violence on grandparents raising grandchildren is examined, guidelines for assessing the impact are offered, and recommendations for treatment and prevention are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Promoting Advance Directives among African Americans: A Faith-Based Model

Bullock, K. (2006, January 23). Journal of Palliative Medicine, Vol. 9, pp. 183–195.

By: K. Bullock*

Contributors: K. Bullock*

MeSH headings : Advance Directives / ethnology; Black or African American / psychology; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Attitude to Death; Female; Focus Groups; Health Promotion / organization & administration; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Spirituality
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
TL;DR: The dissemination of information apprises individuals of their right to self-determine about their care, but educational efforts may not produce a significant change in behavior toward completion of advance care planning. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

"Ahora le voy a cuidar mis nietos": Rural Latino grandparents raising grandchildren of substance abusing parents

Alcoholism Quarterly , 23(2/3), 107–130.

By: K. Bullock

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 book review

Book Review: Prevention from the Inside-Out. Jack Pransky. Bloomington, IN: Authorhouse, 2003, $26.95 (paperback), pp. 362 ISBN 1-41070-375-4

[Review of Prevention from the Inside-Out, by J. Pransky]. The Journal of Primary Prevention, 26(1), 63–65.

By: K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 15, 2020

2005 article

Chapter 7: Ahora le Voy a Cuidar Mis Nietos

Bullock, K. (2005, June 1). Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, Vol. 23, pp. 107–130.

By: K. Bullock*

Contributors: K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex): Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies; Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Homelessness and Social Issues
Source: ORCID
Added: August 8, 2024

2005 journal article

Grandfathers and the impact of raising grandchildren

Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 32(1), 43–59. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-14944356803&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: K. Bullock

Contributors: K. Bullock

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 article

What Matters to Older African Americans Facing End-of-Life Decisions? A Focus Group Study

Bullock, K., McGraw, S. A., Blank, K., & Bradley, E. H. (2005, October 24). Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 1, pp. 3–19.

By: K. Bullock*, S. McGraw*, K. Blank & E. Bradley*

Contributors: K. Bullock*, S. McGraw*, K. Blank & E. Bradley*

MeSH headings : Black or African American / psychology; Aging / psychology; Culture; Family / psychology; Female; Focus Groups; Humans; Insurance Coverage; Insurance, Health; Male; Middle Aged; Spirituality; Terminal Care / psychology; Trust / psychology
topics (OpenAlex): Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
TL;DR: Five major themes emerged from the focus group data on older African Americans: spirituality, burden on family, trust, health insurance coverage, and cultural concerns, which are made for outreach education, involvement of informal helpers, and a level of acceptability in practice for diverse care needs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 chapter

Family Social Support

In Promoting health in families: applying family research and theory to nursing practice (pp. 142–161). Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders.

By: K. Bullock

Ed(s):

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

The Changing Role of Grandparents in Rural Families: The Results of an Exploratory Study in Southeastern North Carolina

Bullock, K. (2004, January 1). Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, Vol. 85, pp. 45–54.

By: K. Bullock*

Contributors: K. Bullock*

topics (OpenAlex): Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies; Health disparities and outcomes
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Employment and Caregiving: Exploration of African American Caregivers

Bullock, K., Crawford, S. L., & Tennstedt, S. L. (2003, April 1). Social Work.

By: K. Bullock*, S. Crawford* & S. Tennstedt*

Contributors: K. Bullock*, S. Crawford* & S. Tennstedt*

author keywords: African Americans; caregivers; cultural competence; elderly people; informal care
MeSH headings : Black or African American / statistics & numerical data; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Caregivers / classification; Caregivers / statistics & numerical data; Cross-Sectional Studies; Employment / classification; Employment / statistics & numerical data; Female; Health Services Research; Home Care Services / statistics & numerical data; Home Nursing / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Massachusetts; Middle Aged; Social Work; Time and Motion Studies; Vulnerable Populations
topics (OpenAlex): Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Employment and Welfare Studies; Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
TL;DR: The authors concluded that employed caregivers do not provide significantly less care than do unemployed caregivers, elderly people with employed caregivers are no more likely than those with unemployed caregivers to use formal services, and unemployed caregivers may remain unemployed partly because of caregiving responsibilities. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Healthy family systems: The changing role of grandparents in rural America

Education and Ageing , 16(2), 163–178.

By: K. Bullock

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 article

Understanding the variability in the effectiveness of community heart health programs: A meta-analysis

Sellers, D. E., Crawford, S. L., Bullock, K., & Mckinlay, J. B. (1997, May 1). Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 44, pp. 1325–1339.

By: D. Sellers*, S. Crawford*, K. Bullock* & J. Mckinlay*

Contributors: D. Sellers*, S. Crawford*, K. Bullock* & J. Mckinlay*

author keywords: community interventions; cardiovascular disease; heart health
MeSH headings : Blood Pressure; Body Mass Index; Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control; Chi-Square Distribution; Cholesterol / blood; Community Health Services / methods; Community Health Services / standards; Cross-Sectional Studies; Follow-Up Studies; Global Health; Health Behavior; Health Promotion / methods; Health Promotion / standards; Humans; Least-Squares Analysis; Population; Primary Prevention / methods; Primary Prevention / standards; Program Evaluation / standards; Research Design; Risk Factors; Smoking / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): Health Policy Implementation Science; Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology; Health disparities and outcomes
TL;DR: The results of this analysis suggest that the characteristics of the evaluation method account for much of the heterogeneity in the outcome of CHHPs, though some intervention characteristics also play a role. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

Employment

Updated: October 25th, 2022 23:41

2022 - present

BOSTON COLLEGE Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, US
AHEARN ENDOWED PROFESSOR SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

2011 - 2022

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
PROFESSOR SOCIAL WORK

2002 - 2010

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT, US
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR School of Social Work

1999 - 2002

University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC, US
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR School of Social Work

1994 - 1999

Salem State University Salem, Massachusetts, US
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR School of Social Work

Education

Updated: October 25th, 2022 23:23

1993 - 1999

Boston University Boston, Massachusetts, US
PhD

1990 - 1992

Columbia University New York, NY, US
Master of Science SOCIAL WORK

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
BSW Social Work

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