John Cagle PhD, MSW

Dr. Cagle is currently the Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School. He has received PhD degrees from the Virginia Commonwealth University. His research interests are Hospice and palliative care, Psychosocial aspects of pain and pain management, Caregiving at the end of life, The intersection of aging, health and palliative care, End-of-life care in long term care settings.

Dr. Cagle has several publications to his credit like Moone, R., & Cagle J. G. (2009). An analysis of end-of-life content in Aging Network conference proceedings. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 30, 130-145.

Cagle, J. G., & Bolte, S. (2009). Sexuality and life-threatening illness: Implications for social work and palliative care. Health & Social Work, 34, 223-233.

Cagle, J. G. (2009). Weathering the storm: Palliative care and elderly homeless persons. Journalof Housing for the Elderly, 23, 29-46.

Cagle, J. G., & Kovacs, P. J. (2009). Education: A complex and empowering intervention at the end of life. Health & Social Work, 34, 17-27.

Dill, J. S. & Cagle, J. G. (2010). Caregiving in a patient's place of residence: Turnover of direct care workers in home care and hospice agencies. Journal of Aging and Health, 22, 713-­?733