Expertise

Dr. Csikai’s research primarily addresses cultural similarities and differences in health care approaches, communication and treatment decisions among older oncology patients, family members, and health care professionals in the U.S. and internationally with Cuban and Hungarian colleagues.

Areas of Interest and Expertise

  • Bioethics
  • End of Life Care and Palliative Care
  • Gerontology
  • Health Care
  • International/Global Health

Areas of Interest and Expertise

  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Oncology and Health Social Work Practice
  • Gerontology/Caregivers of Older Adults with Serious Illness
  • Bioethics and End-of-life Decisions
  • International research/global health
Affiliations
Communities
Social Work
Degrees
PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Social Work, 1995
MPH, University of Pittsburgh, Public Health, 1994
MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Social Work, 1986
BA, University of Pittsburgh, Social Work, 1984