Suzanne Dibble, DNSc,RN

Suzanne Dibble is Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Health & Aging and Physiological Nursing. She received her doctoral education at the University of California, San Francisco. Her research activities for more than a decade have been focused on the care of individuals with chronic illnesses. That care may either be in elucidating knowledge about the potential for a chronic illness, such as breast cancer, or aiding individuals and their families with terminal care. Symptom management has been a major focus throughout Dr. Dibble’s career. In 1999, Professor Dibble founded the Lesbian Health Research Center, an international research center, specifically and uniquely concerned with health and wellness issues about lesbians, bisexual women, trans-gendered individuals, their families, and health care providers.

Title: Treating Chemotherapy Induced Nausea with Acupressure
Project Period: 2001-2006
Funding Agency: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Description: Although the newer antiemetic agents have controlled a notable portion of the vomiting associated with chemotherapy administration, nausea continues to be a significant problem. Therefore, the specific aims of this randomized clinical trial are to compare differences in the nausea experience and intensity among three groups (Total N=237) undergoing doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin®) and cyclophosphamide with or without fluorouracil chemotherapy for breast cancer. The groups are those receiving a) usual nausea care plus “Active Acupressure” via finger pressure on the nei guan point (P6), b) usual nausea care plus placebo acupressure and c) usual nausea care. Secondarily, the differences in quality of life, anxiety, and functional status among these group participants will be explored.

Title: Treating Chemotherapy Induced Nausea with Cannabinoids
Project Period: 2005-2006
Funding Agency: University of CA, Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research
Description: The specific aim of this pilot randomized clinical trial (n=80) are to ascertain the acceptability of the intervention to the participants including adherence to protocol; estimate our accrual potential; and estimate the effect size of this intervention in order to estimate sample size and statistical power for a larger trial.

Title: Smoking Relapse Among Lesbians: Negative Affect and Stress
Project Period: 2001-2005
Funding Agency: Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Description: This project is part of a multi-site study in which Dr. Dibble is responsible for the recruitment of participants, training of research assistants, development of statistical tests and instruments, an interpretation of findings.

Title: Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Project Period: 1999-2001
Funding Agency: Oncology Nursing Foundation
Description: The purpose of this multi-site descriptive study is to determine the amount and patterns of nausea and vomiting in women diagnosed with breast cancer who are receiving chemotherapy.

Title: Cancer Prevention in Lesbians Over Age 60
Project Period: 2000-2001
Funding Agency: A Fund of Our Own (Administered by the Horizons Foundation)
Description: The primary aim of this project is to prevent colon cancer by facilitating colon cancer screening in a group of lesbians over age 60. Dr. Stephanie Roberts, a Family Practice physician and former Medical Director of Lyon-Martin Women’s Health Services, a clinic established to provide healthcare to lesbians, will create and deliver an educational program. The program entitled “Cancer Screening Tests: What the Lesbian Over 60 Needs To Know”, will be presented to a total of 30 lesbians over age 60 over six months. The sites are New Leaf Outreach to Elders (formerly GLOE) in San Francisco and East Bay Lavender Seniors in Alameda County. The program, which will be approximately 1-1/2 hours in length, will review recommended screening tests for all cancers according to the standards of the U.S. Preventive Health Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society but will focus primarily on screening tests for colon cancer. We will consider the program successful if half of the women have the appropriate colon cancer screening test (s).

Title: Differences in Breast Cancer Treatment: lesbian and Heterosexual Women
Project Period: 1998-2001
Funding Agency: Gay and Lesbian Medican Association's Lesbian Health Fund
Description: There is some anecdotal evidence that lesbians may interact with the health care system differently than heterosexual women. therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine differences in specific breast cancer treatment factors between lesbians and heterosexual women.

Title: Comprehensive Care Team: Management of the Beginning of the End of Life
Project Period: 11998-2001 (M. Rabow, MD, Principal Investigator, S. L. Dibble, Co-Investigator
Funding Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Description: The purpose of this clinical trial is to test the effectiveness of the CCT (Comprehensive Care Team) in the management of the beginning of the end of life care for those people with diagnosis of cancer, COPD, or CHF.

In Press O’Hanlan, KA, Huang, GS, Garnier, A, Dibble, SL, Leuchtenberger, M, & Lopez, L., Selective Incorporation of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in the Care of 70 Patients with Uterine Neoplasia. Journal Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons.

2005 Dibble, SL., Israel, J., Nussey, B., Sayre, J., Brenner, J, & Sickles, EA. Mammography with breast Cushions, Women’s Health Issues, 15, 55-63.

2005 Eversley, R, Estrin, D, Dibble, S, Wardlaw, L, Pedrosa, M, & Favila-Penny, W. Post Treatment Symptoms among Ethnic minority breast cancer survivors.

Oncology Nursing Forum 32(2):250-6.

2005 Rabow, MW & Dibble, SL. Ethnic differences in pain among outpatients with terminal and end-stage chronic illness. Pain Medicine, 6(3), 234-241.

2005 Goldberg, S, Sickler, J & Dibble, S.; Lesbians over Sixty: The Consistency of Findings from Twenty Years of Survey Data. Journal of Lesbian Studies, 9(1/2), 195-213.

2005 Ezzo JM, Vickers AJ, Richardson MA, Allen C, Dibble SL, Issell BF, Lao L, Pearl M, Ramirez G, Roscoe JA, Shen J, Shivnan JC, Streitberger K, Treish I, Zhang G. Acupuncture-Point Stimulation for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(28), 7188-7198.

2005 Lee, J, Dibble, SL, Pickett, M, Luce, J Chemotherapy induced nausea/vomiting and functional status in women treated for breast cancer. Cancer Nursing, 28(4), 249-255.

2004 Rabow, MW, Dibble, SL, Pantilat, SZ, & McPhee, SJ. The Comprehensive Care Team: A Controlled Trial of Outpatient Palliative Medicine Consultation. Archives of Internal Medicine,164, 83-91.

2004 Dibble, S. Casey, K., Nussey, B., Israel, J., Luce, J. Chemotherapy-induced vomiting in women treated for breast cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum Online Journal Available at: http://www.ons.org/publications/journals/ONF/Volume31/Issue1/310141.asp,

Accessed January 26, 2004.

2004 O’Hanlan, K, Dibble, S, Hagan, HJ, Davids, R. Advocacy for women’s health should include lesbian health. Journal of Women’s Health,13(2), 227-234.

2004 Dibble, S, Roberts, SA, & Nussey, B . Breast Cancer Risk Profiles between Lesbians and their Heterosexual Sisters Women’s Health Issues, 14, 60-68.

2004 Dibble, S, Roberts, SA, & Nussey, B . Breast Cancer Risk Profiles Between Lesbians and their Heterosexual Sisters, Women’s Health Issues, 14, 60-68.

2004 Dibble, S. Casey, K., Nussey, B., Israel, J., Luce, J. Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting In Women Treated for Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum. This article was available, on line on 1/26/04 at the Oncology Nursing Society web site located at http://www.ons.org/.

2004 Rabow, MW, Dibble, SL, Pantilat, SZ, & McPhee, SJ. The Comprehensive Care Team: A Controlled Trial of Outpatient Palliative Medicine Consultation. Archives of Internal Medicine,164, 83-91.

2003 Dibble, S. Israel, J, Nussey, B., Casey, K. & Luce, J Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea in Women Treated for Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum Online Journal. This article was available on 3/7/03 at http://www.ons.org/ on 3/7/03.

2003 Dibble, SL & Roberts, SA. Improving Cancer Screening Among Lesbians Over 50: Results of a Pilots Study. Oncology Nursing Forum.30(4), E71-E79. This article was available, on line on 6/30/03 at the Oncology Nursing Society web site located at http://www.ons.org/.

2003 Rabow MW, Petersen JJ, Schanche K, Dibble SL, McPhee SJ. The Comprehensive Care Team: A Description of a Controlled Trial of Care at the Beginning of the End of Life. J Palliat Med. 6 (3), 489-499.

2003 Rabow MW, Schanche K, Petersen JJ, Dibble SL, McPhee SJ. Patient Perceptions of an Outpatient Palliative Care Intervention: “It had been on my mind before, but I did not know how to start talking about death…”. J of Pain and Symptom Management, 26 (3), 1010-1015.

2003 Sickler, J.J. & Dibble, S.L. Lesbians and Cancer in FYI. Oncology Nursing Forum, 30(3), 373-4.

2003 Roberts, SA, Dibble, S, Nussey, B & Casey, K. Cardiovascular Disease Risks in Lesbian Women. Women’s Health Issues, 13, 167-174.

2003 O’Hanlan, KA, Lopez, L., Dibble, SL, Garnier, A., Huang, GS & Leuchtenberger, M. Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Body Mass Index and Outcomes. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 102 (6),1384-1392.

2002 Dibble, S., Roberts, S.A., Robertson, P.A., & Paul, S.M. Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer: Lesbian and Heterosexual Women. Oncology Nursing Forum, This article was available, on line on 1/18/02 at the Oncology Nursing Society web site located at http://www.ons.org/.

2002 Powell, CB, Dibble, SL, Dall’Era, JE, & Cohen, I. Use of Herbs in Women Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 12, 214-217.

2002 Painter, P, Hector, L, Ray, K, Lynes, L, Dibble, S, Paul, S, Tomlanovich, S & Ascher, N., A Randomized Trial of Exercise Training After Renal Transplantation. Transplantation, 74(1): 42-48.

2002 Dibble, S. & Roberts, S.A. A Comparison of Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Between Lesbian and Heterosexual Women. Journal of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, 6(1), 9-17.

2002 Goodman, R, Seaver, MR, Yoo, S, Dibble, SL, Shada, R, Sherman, B, Urmston, F, Milliken, N, Freund, K. A Qualitative Evaluation of the National Centers of Excellence in Women’s Health Program. Women’s Health Issues, 12(6), 291-308.

2001 Dodd, MJ, Dibble, S, Miaskowski, C, Paul, S, Cho, M, MacPhail, L, Greenspan, D, Shiba, G. A Comparison of the Affective State and Quality of Life of Chemotherapy Patients Who Do and Do Not Develop Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 21(6), 498-505.

2001 van Dam, MA, Koh, A.S., & Dibble, SL. Lesbian Disclosure to Health Care Providers and Delay of Care. Journal of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, 5(1), 11-19.

2000 Dodd, M.J., Dibble, S.L., Miaskowski, C., MacPhail, L., Greenspan, D., Paul, S.M., Shiba, G., Larson, P. Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effectiveness of 3 Commonly Used Mouthwashes to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Mucositis. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology, 90(1): 39-47.

2000 Dodd, MJ, Miaskowski, C, Dibble, SL, Paul, S, MacPhail, L, Greenspan, D, Shiba, G. Factor Influencing Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. Cancer Practice, 8(6), 291-297.

2000 Dibble, SL; Chapman, J; Mack, KA; & Shih, A. Acupressure for Nausea: Results of a Pilot Study. Oncology Nursing Forum, 27(1), 41-47.

2000 Dibble, S. L & Swanson, J.M. Gender Differences for the Predictors of Depression in Young Adults With Genital Herpes. Public Health Nursing, 17(3), 187-194.

2000 Schumacher, K. A., Dibble, S. L, et al. Family Caregiving Skill: Development of the Concept. Research in Nursing and Health, 23(3):191-203.

2000 Dibble, SL; Chapman, J; Mack, KA; & Shih, A., Acupressure for Nausea: Results of a Pilot Study. Oncology Nursing Forum, 27(1), 41-47.

2000 Dibble, S. L & Swanson, J.M. Gender Differences for the Predictors of Depression in Young Adults with Genital Herpes. Public Health Nursing.

2000 Schumacher, K. A., Dibble, S. L, et al. Family Caregiving Skill: Development of the Concept. Research in Nursing and Health.

1999 Dodd, M.J., Miaskowski, C., Shiba, G., Dibble, S., et al. Risk Factors for Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: Dental Appliances, Oral Hygiene, Previous Oral Lesions, and History of Smoking. Cancer Investigation, 17(4),278-284.

1999 Swanson, J.M., Dibble, S.L., & Chapman, L. Effects of Psycho-Educational Interventions On Sexual Health Rsks and Psycho-Social Adaptation in Young Adults with Genital Herpes. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 29(4), 840-851.

1999 Dibble, S.L., Roberts, S.A., Davids, H.R., Paul, S.M. & Scanlon, J. L. A Comparison of Breast Cancer Risk Factor Distributions Between Lesbian and Bisexual Women. MS JAMA, October 6, 1999. This article was available, on line, on 10/7/99 at the American Medical Association web site, located at: http://www.ama-assn.org/.

1998 Piper, B.F., Dibble, S.L., Dodd, M.J., Weiss, M.C., Slaughter, R.E., & Paul, S.M. The Revised Piper Fatigue Scale: Psychometric Evaluation in Women with Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 25(4), 677-684.

1998 Burrows, M., Dibble, S.L., Miaskowski, C. Differences in Patient Outcomes Among Oncology Patients with Various Types of Cancer-Related Pain. Oncology Nursing Forum, 25(4), 735-741.

1998 Dibble, S.L., Padilla, G.V., Dodd, M.J., & Miaskowski, C. Gender Differences in the Dimensions of Quality of Life. Oncology Nursing Forum, 25(3), 577-583.

1998 Woo, B., Dibble, S.L., Piper, B.F., Keating, S.B., & Weiss, M.C. Differences in Fatigue by Treatment Methods in Women with Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 25(5), 915-920.

1998 Larson, P.J., Miaskowski, C., MacPhail, L., Dodd, M.J., Greenspan, D., Dibble, S.L., Paul, S., & Ignoffo, R. The PRO-SELF© Mouth Aware Program: An Effective Approach for Reducing Chemotherapy Induced mucositis. Cancer Nursing, 21(4), 263-268.

1998 Roberts, S.A., Dibble, S.L., Scanlon, J., Paul, S., & Davids, H.R. Differences in Risk Factors for Breast Cancer: Lesbians & Heterosexual Women. Journal of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, 2(3, 93-101.

1998 Roberts, S.A., Dibble, S.L., Scanlon, J., Paul, S., & Davids, H.R. Differences in Risk Factors for Breast Cancer: Lesbians & Heterosexual Women. Journal of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association,

1997 Miaskowski, C., Kragness, L., Dibble, S.L., & Wallhagen, M. Differences in Mood States, Health Status, and Caregiver Strain Between Family Caregivers of Oncology Outpatients with and without Cancer-Related Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 13(3), 138-147.

1997 Messias, D.K.H., Yeager, K.A., Dibble, S.D., & Dodd, M.J. Patients' Perspectives of Fatigue During Chemotherapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 24(1), 43-48.

1997 Yeager, K.A., Miaskowski, C., Dibble, S.D., & Wallhagen, M. Differences in Pain Knowledge in Patients with and Without Pain. Cancer Practice, 5(1), 39-45.

1997 Dibble, S.L., Meyers, J., & Miaskowski, C. Women's Attitudes Toward Breast Cancer Screening Procedures: Differences by ethnicity. Women's Health Issues, 7(1), 47-54.

1997 Miaskowski, C., Zimmer, E.F., Barrett, K.M., Dibble, S.L., & Wallhagen, M. Differences in Patients' and Family Caregivers' Perceptions of the Pain Experience Influence Patient and Caregiver Outcomes. Pain, 72, 217-226.

1997 Painter, P., Luetkemeier, M.J., Moore, G.E., Dibble, S., Green, G., Myll, J., & Carlson, L. Health Related Fitness and Quality of Life in Organ Transplant Recipients. Transplantation, 64(12), 1795-1800.

1996 Dibble, S.L., Shiba, G., MacPhail, L., & Dodd, M.J. MacDibbs Mouth Assessment: A New Tool to Evaluate Mucositis in the Radiation Therapy Patient. Cancer Practice, 4(3), 135-140.

1996 Dodd, M.J., Onishi, K., Dibble, S.L., & Larson, P.J. Differences in Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching Between Younger and Older Outpatients Receiving Cancer Chemotherapy. 1996 Cancer Nursing Research Award. Cancer Nursing, 19(3), 155-161.

1996 Dodd, M.J., Larson, P.J., Dibble, S.L., Miaskowski, C., Greenspan, D., MacPhail, L., Hauck, W.W., Paul, S.M., Ignoffo, R., & Shiba, G. Randomized Clinical Trial of Chlorhexidine Versus Placebo for Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. ONS/Schering Award. Oncology Nursing Forum, 23(6), 921-927.

1996 Caldwell, M.A., Wood, C.M., & Dibble, S.L. Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialists: Demographic, Practice, and Educational Characteristics. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 11(3), 23-32.

1996 Dodd, M.J., Facione, N.C., Dibble, S.L., & MacPhail, L. Comparison of Methods to Determine the Prevalence and Nature of Oral Mucositis. Cancer Practice, 4(6), 312-318.

1996 Wood, C.M., Caldwell, M.A., Cusack, M.K., Claar-Rice, U., & Dibble, S.L. Clinical Nurse Specialists in California: Who Claims the Title? Clinical Nurse Specialist, 10(6), 283-291.

1995 Baskin-Smith, J., Miaskowski, C., Dibble, S.L., Weekes, D., & Nielsen, B.B. Perceptions of the Mammography Experience. Cancer Nursing, 18(1), 47-52.

1995 Glover, J., Dibble, S.L., Miaskowski, C., & Geibert, R. Changes in Taste Associated with Intravenous Administration of Pentamidine. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 6(1), 43-48.

1995 Swanson, J.M., Dibble, S.L., & Chenitz, W.C. Clinical Features and Psychosocial Factors in Young Adults with Genital Herpes. Image, 27(1), 16-22.

1995 Glover, J., Miaskowski, C., Dibble, S.L., & Dodd, M.J. Mood States of Oncology Outpatients: Does Pain Make a Difference? Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 10(2), 120-128.

1995 Glover, J., Dibble, S.L., Miaskowski, C., & Geibert, R. Changes In Taste Associated with Intravenous administration of pentamidine (revised). Journal of The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 6(2), 41-46.

1995 Swanson, J.M., Dibble, S.L., & Trocki, K. A Description of the Gender Differences in Risk Behaviors in Young Adults with Genital Herpes. Public Health Nursing, 12(2), 99-108.

1995 Stevens, P.E., Dibble, S.L., & Miaskowski, C. Prevalence, Characteristics, and Impact of Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: An Investigation of Women's Experiences. Pain, 61, 61-68.

1995 Sutters, K.A., Levine, J.D., Dibble, S.L., Savedra, M., & Miaskowski, C. Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Single-Dose Intramuscular Ketorolac for Postoperative Pain Management in Children Following Tonsillectomy. Pain, 61, 145-153.

1995 Miaskowski, C., & Dibble, S.L. The Problem of Pain in Outpatients With Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 22(5), 791-797

1995 Yaeger, K.A., Miaskowski, C., Dibble, S.L., & Wallhagen, M. Differences in Pain Knowledge and Perception of the Pain Experience Between Oncology Outpatients With Cancer and Their Family Caregivers. Oncology Nursing Forum, 22(8), 1235-1241.

1995 Miaskowski, C., & Dibble, S.L. The Prevalence and Morbidity of Pain in Women with Breast Cancer. Innovations in Breast Cancer Care, 1(1), 6-8.

1994 Rappaport, M.B., Dibble, S.L., & Ryder, M.A. Venous Access Device Utilization in Home Care Settings. Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 14(4), 141-162.

1993 Larson, P.L., Viele, C., Coleman, S., Dibble, S.L., & Cebulski, C. Comparison of Bone Marrow Transplant Patients' and Nurses' Perception of Symptoms. Oncology Nursing Forum, 20(1), 81-87 (Finalist in the research category for the Susan Baird Oncology Excellence in Writing Award).

1993 Dodd, M.J., Dibble, S.L., & Thomas, M.L. Predictors of Concerns and Coping Strategies of Cancer Chemotherapy Outpatients. Applied Nursing Research, 6(1), 2-7.

1993 Nielsen, B., Miaskowski, C., & Dibble, S.L. Pain with Mammography: Fact or Fiction? Oncology Nursing Forum, 20(4), 639-642 (Finalist in the critical practice category for the Susan Baird Oncology Excellence in Writing Award).

1993 Jansen, C., Halliburton, P., Dibble, S.L., & Dodd, M.J. Family Problems During Cancer Chemotherapy. Oncology Nursing Forum, 20(4), 689-696.

1993 Dodd, M.J., & Dibble, S.L. Predictors of Self-Care: A Test of Orem's Model. Oncology Nursing Forum, 20(6), 895-901.

1993 Swanson, J., & Dibble, S.L. Genital Herpes: Clinical Features, Sources of Information, Recurrences, and Treatment in Young Adults. Dermatology Nursing, 5(5), 365-373, 376-377.

1993 Wilson, P.S., & Dibble, S.L. Rehabilitation Nurses' Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Sexuality. Rehabilitation Nursing Research, 2(2), 69-74.

1992 Dodd, M.J., Dibble, S.L., & Thomas, M.L. Outpatient Chemotherapy: Patients' and Family Members' Concerns and Coping Strategies. Public Health Nursing, 9(1), 37-44.

1992 Ruiz, B.A., Dibble, S.L., Gilliss, C.L., & Gortner, S.R. Predictors of General Activity Eight Weeks After Cardiac Surgery. Applied Nursing Research, 5(2), 59-65.

1992 Halliburton, P., Larson, P.J., Dibble, S., & Dodd, M.J. The Recurrence Experience: Family Concerns During Cancer Chemotherapy. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 1, 275-281.

1991 Dibble, S.L., Bostrom-Ezrati, J., & Rizzuto, C. Clinical Predictors of Intravenous Site Symptoms. Research in Nursing & Health, 14, 413-420.

1991 Bostrom-Ezrati, J., Dibble, S.L., & Rizzuto, C. Data Collection As An Educational Process. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 22(6), 248-253.

1991 Nielson, B.B., Miaskowski, C., Dibble, S.L., Beber, B., Altman, N., & McCoy, R.B. Pain and Discomfort Associated with Film-Screen Mammography. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 83(23), 1754-1756.

1991 Dodd, M.J., Thomas, M.L., & Dibble, S.L. Self-care for Patients Experiencing Cancer Chemotherapy Side Effects: A Concern for Home Care Nurses. Home Health Care Nurse, 9(6), 21-26.

1990 Bostrom-Ezrati, J., Dibble, S.L., & Rizzuto, C. Intravenous Therapy Management: Who Will Develop Insertion Site Symptoms? Applied Nursing Research, 3(4), 146-152.

1990 Dibble, S.L., Bostrom-Ezrati, J., & Rizzuto, C. Developing Multi-Site Research in Critical Care. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 9(4), 236-242. (Research technique article of the year)

1988 Ezrati, J.B., & Dibble, S.L. (January). New approach to Consortium Goals. Consortium Chronicle, P. 1,4.

1988 Dibble, S.L., & Savedra, M.C. Cystic Fibrosis in Adolescence: A New Challenge. Pediatric Nursing, 14(4), 299-303.

1984 Allard, J.L. & Dibble, S.L. Scoliosis Surgery: A Look at Luque Rods. American Journal of Nursing, 84(5), 609-611.

1978 Palmer, S. Dibble, & Carnes, K.F. Malignant histiocytosis: Pediatric Nursing Care. Cancer Nursing, 1(2), 227-233.

1974 Avery, W., Garder, C., & Palmer, S. Dibble. Vulvectomy: Guidelines for Care. American Journal of Nursing, 74(3), 453-455.

2005 Lipson, J.G.,& Dibble, S.L (Eds.). Culture and Clinical Care. San Francisco, California: UCSF Nursing Press.

1996 Lipson, J.G., Dibble, S.L., & Minarik, P.A. (Eds.). Culture and Nursing Care: A Pocket Guide. Chosen As One of the Most Valuable Texts of 1996 by the American Journal of Nursing. San Francisco, California: UCSF Nursing Press.

1981 Blessing-Moore, J., Bergman, A., Palmer, S. Dibble, & Miya, A. Camp Wheez Parents' Handbook. Palo Alto, California: Children's Hospital at Stanford.

1980 Palmer, S. Dibble, S.L., Blessing, J., & Miya, A., You and Your Asthma (Books 1 & 2). Palo Alto, California: Children's Hospital at Stanford.

1988 Savedra, M.C., & Dibble, S.L. The Family with a Chronically Ill Adolescent. In I. Martinson, B. Roberts, B. Highley, & C. Gillis (Eds.), Toward a Science of Family Nursing. Menlo Park, California: Addison-Wesley, pp. 322-331.

1988 Mitchell, M., & Dibble, S.L. Acute Care Nursing: Impact of DRGs. In J.M. Kearns (Ed.), Information Concerning the Impact of the Prospective Payment System (DRGs) in the Reimbursement of Hospitals, On Clinical Nursing Care Both in Hospital and Community Settings: The Western Report. Boulder, Colorado: Western Institute of Nursing, pp. 5-19.