PhD: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Graduate School-Newark MSN: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Graduate School-Newark BSN: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers College of Nursing
Research and Clinical Interests:
Improving the delivery of clinical preventive services (provider and patient-focused)
Health promotion and disease prevention among vulnerable and diverse populations
Cancer prevention and early detection among vulnerable and diverse populations
Health promotion in children and adolescents
Professional and Community Activities:
New Jersey Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (NJCCP), Evaluation Committee Member
New Jersey Commission on Cancer Breast Cancer Research Advisory Group, Committee Member
New Jersey Commission on Cancer Joint Psychosocial and Nursing Advisory Group, Committee Member
New Jersey Commission on Cancer IMPACT NJ Advisory Group, Committee Member
American Cancer Society-Eastern Division, Professional Volunteer
American Academy of Medical Administrators, Book Reviewer
Philippine Nurses Association
New Jersey State Nurses Association
Eastern Nursing Research Society
Recent Publications:
Ayres, C. (2008). Mediators of the relationship between social support and positive health practices among middle adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, 22(2), 94-102.
Ayres, C., & Griffith, H. (2007). Perceived barriers to and facilitators to the implementation of priority clinical preventive services. The American Journal of Managed Care, 13(3), 61-67.
Ayres, C., & Griffith, H. (2007). Promoting consistent clinical preventive services guidelines among competing health plans. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 29(3), 37-43.
Ayres, C., & Griffith, H. (2006). Model to improve the delivery of clinical preventive services. In J.J. Fitzpatrick & M. Wallace (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nursing Research, (pp. 84-86). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Ayres, C., & Griffith, H. (in press). Consensus Guidelines: Improving the Delivery of Clinical Preventive Services. Health Care Management Review, 33(4).
Ayres, C. (in press). What is Patient Navigation in Cancer Care? Research Connection.
