Professional Work

Anne Kelemen, LICSW (DC), LCSW-C (MD), APHSW-C, LCSW (Pending NY)

Skills & Certifications

  • Emotional Freedom Technique, Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI), (DC)

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing International (In progress)

  • Kelemen, A., Remke, S. Interventions in palliative social work practice: The intimate connection with assessment. Oxford Text of Palliative Social Work (In press)

    Altilio, T. Kelemen, A. The power and potential of language. Oxford Text of Palliative Social Work (in press).

    ​​Altilio, T. Kelemen, A. Leff, V. Designing and implementing a COVID language resource guide as a response to an acute need. J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care. April, 2021.

    Rao A, Zaaqoq AM, Kang IG, Vaughan EM, Flores J, Avila-Quintero VJ, Alnababteh MH, Kelemen A., Groninger H. Palliative care for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for COVID-19 Infection. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. July, 2021

    Kelemen, A., Van Gerven, C., Mullins, K., Groninger, H. Sexuality and Intimacy Needs Within a Hospitalized Palliative Care Population: Results From a Qualitative Study. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2021.

    Kelemen, A., Groninger, H. The term ‘palliative care’ isn’t the problem. Our fear of death is. Washington Post. September, 19, 2020. Letters to the Editor.

    Altilio, A., Groninger, H., Kelemen, A. The psychosocial Assessment in palliative care #396. J Pall Med. 2020. 8(8):1125-1126.

    Rao, A., Kelemen, A. Lessons learned from caring for patients with COVID-19 at end of life. J Pall Med. 2020.

    Kelemen A., Cagle J., Chung J., Groninger, H. Assessing the impact of serious illness on patient intimacy and sexuality in palliative care. J Pain Symptom Mgt. 2018. Aug: 58(2):282-288.

    Johnson, S., Kelemen, A., Grimes C., Stein S., Groninger, H. A thematic analysis of in-hospital end-of-life experiences of surviving family members. Death Studies. 2019. Aug 9. 1-11.

    Kelemen, A., Tosca, R. (2019). Structure and Processes of Care. In Palliative Care: A guide for health social workers. Sumser, Lyon Leimena, Altilio (eds). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

    Kelemen A, Groninger H. Response to Umar et al. JAMA Intern Med. In Press.

    Kelemen A, Groninger H. When we document end-of-life care, words still matter. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2018 Sep 21. pii: S0885-3924(18)30475-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.09.015.

    Kelemen, A. Problems are difficult not people. J Palliat Med. 2017 Nov. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2017.0549. PubMed PMID:29091517

    Cagle Jg. Bunting M, Kelemen AM, Lee J, Terry D, Harris R. “Psychosocial needs and interventions for heart failure patients and families receiving palliative care support: a systematic review.” Heart Fail Rev. 2017 Feb 20.

    Kelemen AM., Cagle J., Groninger, H. Screening for intimacy concerns in a palliative care population: Findings from a pilot study. J Palliat Med. 2016 Oct; 19(10):112-1105. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2016.0092.

    Kelemen AM., Ruiz, G. Groninger, H. Choosing words wisely in communication with heart failure patients and families. Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 1;117(11):1779-82. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.03.003. Epub 2016 Mar 18. PubMed PMID: 27108338

    Kelemen A, Groninger H. Ambiguity in end-of-life care terminology -- what do we mean by “comfort care?” JAMA Intern Med. 2018 Sep 4. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.4291

    Kelemen A, Kearney G, Pottash M, Groninger H. Poor prognostication: hidden meanings in word choices. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2017 Apr 20.

    Kelemen A, Groninger H. Therapy first, not the patient J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care. 2017 Jan-Mar;13(1):9-12. doi: 10.1080/15524256.2017.1282918. PubMed PMID: 28271976

    Kelemen A, Kearney G, Groninger H. Reading the room: Lessons on holding space and presence. J Cancer Educ. 2017 Feb 16. doi: 10.1007/s13187-017-1189-4.

    Groninger H, Kelemen A, Ruiz G. Vote for me. JAMA. 2016 Jul 5;316(1):31-2. doi: 10.1001/jama.2016.3713.

  • Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. Words Matter: Improving word choice when talking with patients and family CAPC Webinar. April, 2022.

    O’Scannlain, J. Kelemen, A., The role of palliative care on the ECMO Service: A review of two patients at two hospitals. Poster presentation. SWHPN April, 2022.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. The power of our words: cultivating word choice in patient centered care. Grand Rounds. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. March, 2022.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. The power of our words: cultivating word choice in patient centered care. Grand Rounds, Lehigh University. December, 2021.

    Kelemen, A., Foley, C., Laing, N., Lewis, D. Why is a social worker asking me about code status? A description of palliative social work interventions. Poster presentation. EAPC October, 2021.

    Kelemen, A. Beyond the DNR: What palliative care can do for ICU patients. Oral presentation, CHEST, October, 2021.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. Invited lecture: ECHO HPM Cares. Words Matter: Attending to the Language of Palliative and Hospice April 1, 2021.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. Invited lecture: ECHO HPM Cares. Words Matter: Attending to the Language of Palliative and Hospice April 8, 2021.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. The Power of Language: Empowering Social Work to Influence Word Choice in Patient Centered Care: Part 2. Invited lecture for Fordham University School of Social Work, May 12, 2021.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. The Power of Language: Empowering Social Work to Influence Word Choice in Patient Centered Care. Invited lecture for Fordham University School of Social Work, Feb, 8 2021.

    Altilio, T., Kelemen, A. The Power of Language: Empowering Social Work to Influence Word Choice in Patient Centered Care. Invited lecture for New York University Zelda Foster End of Life Care. March, 23, 2021.

    Toyama, W., Bull, J., Garland, J., Kelemen, A., Webb, M. COVID-19 virtual town hall IV: Conversations with coalition leaders acknowledging and adapting to the new reality: impact on the interdisciplinary team. Sept. 2020.

    Kelemen, A. How to cope emotionally during COVID-19. Webinar. Mended Hearts. Washington, DC., Sept., 2020.

    Groninger, H., Kelemen A, Smith J.“Lower-Intensity Care Plan?” Searching for a standard definition of “comfort care.” Poster Presentation. World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, Berlin, Germany, May 2019.

    McCarney, Danielle, Young, Alisha, Kelemen, A., Sederstrom, N. Cultural sensitivity in palliative care: Integrating belief into medicine. Oral presentation at CHEST. New Orleans, LA (October, 2019).

    Kelemen A, Johnson S, Groninger H. A Qualitative Study of Perceptions of Clinical and Non-clinical Supportive Care Interventions among Bereaved Family Members after In-hospital Patient Death. Oral Presentation. World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, Berlin, Germany, May 2019.

    Kelemen A, Acquaviva KD, Mullins K, Groninger H. Sexuality and intimacy needs within a palliative care population: results from qualitative interviews of hospitalized patients. Poster presentation. International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, October 2018.

    Kelemen A, Cates L, Groninger H. ‘Your hands are taking the pain away’: integrating massage for hospitalized palliative care patients. Podium presentation. International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, October 2018.

    Altilio T, Kelemen A, Sederstrom N, Groninger H. The power of our words: cultivating word choice in patient centered care. Podium presentation. International Congress on Palliative Care, Montreal, October 2018.

    Kelemen, AM, Walker, K., Cates, L. Hands on Palliative Care: Integrating massage therapy for palliative care patients. Oral presentation at SWHPN Boston, MA (March, 2018).

    Leff, V.; Kelemen, AM Foundations for Clinical Social Work New to Palliative Care. Pre-Conference Workshop, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN Annual Conference March, 2018)

    Kelemen, AM, Cagle, J. The assessment of intimacy and sexuality in hospice and palliative care. Oral presentation at SWHPN Boston, MA (March, 2018).

    Walker, K., Kelemen, AM, Why is a social worker asking me about opioids? Enhancing pain management clinical skills. Oral presentation at SWHPN Boston, MA (March, 2018).

    Plocher, S., Kelemen, AM, “Is it because you think we can’t pay? When culture and communication clash at end of life. Oral presentation at SWHPN Boston, MA (March, 2018).

    Kelemen, AM, Altilio, T., Groninger, H., Leff, V., Watch Your Mouth: Expanding awareness of clinical language to promote quality care and culture change. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM, Annual Conference March, 2018).

    Pottash M, Kelemen AM, Groninger H. Palliative care consultation in neurosurgical illness. Poster presentation. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Annual Assembly, Boston, March 2018.

    Kelemen, AM, Kearney, G. Groninger, H. Language of prognostication in clinical documentation. Poster at the International Congress on Palliative Care. Montreal, Canada. (October, 2016).

    Holder RM, Tosca R; Kelemen AM; Walker KA ; Groninger H. Toward a New Practice Paradigm: Pharmacist- and Social Worker-Led Palliative Consults. Poster presentation. International Conference on Palliative Care Bi-Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, October 19, 2016.

    Kelemen, AM, Discussing and managing intimacy concerns and sexual symptoms in patients with serious illness. Hospice and Palliative Network of Maryland Annual Conference (November, 2016).

    Kelemen, AM, The Power of Language; Empowering social work to influence work choice in patient centered care. Plenary, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN Annual Conference February, 2017)

    Leff, V.; Kelemen, AM Foundations for Clinical Social Work New to Palliative Care. Pre-Conference Workshop, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN Annual Conference February, 2017)

    Kelemen, AM, Why is No One Talking About This? Addressing Intimacy and Sexual Concerns in Patients with Serious Illness. Oral Presentation, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM, Annual Conference February, 2017).

    Kelemen, AM, Intimacy Concerns in an Advanced Heart Failure Population Receiving Palliative Care Consultation. Oral Presentation, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT, Annual Conference, April, 2016).

    Groninger H, Aggarwal M, Walker K, Kelemen AM, Holder RM, Panke JT, Ruiz G. Palliative Care Integration into Cardiac Transplant Recipient Care: A Retrospective Case Series. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Assembly, Washington, DC, April 18, 2016.

    Groninger H, Aggarwal M, Walker K, Kelemen AM, Holder RM, Panke JT, Ruiz G. Palliative Care Integration for Patients Receiving Left Ventricular Assist Device as Destination Therapy. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Annual Assembly, Washington, DC, April 18, 2016.

    Holder RM, Walker K, Ruiz G, Panke JT, Kelemen AM, Groninger H. Getting to the Heart of the Matter… Results from a Regional Survey of Hospice Providers Regarding the Care of Patients with Advanced Heart Failure. Center to Advance Palliative Care National Meeting, November 11, 2015.

    Aggarwal M, Walker K, Ruiz G, Holder RM, Panke JT, Kelemen A, Groninger H. Palliative Care Integration for Patients Receiving Left Ventricular Assist Device as Destination Therapy. Center to Advance Palliative Care National Meeting, November 11, 2015.

    Aggarwal M, Walker K, Ruiz G, Holder RM, Panke JT, Kelemen A, Groninger H. Palliative Care Integration into Cardiac Transplant Recipient Care: A Retrospective Case Series. Center to Advance Palliative Care National Meeting, November 11, 2015.

    Groninger H, Aggarwal M, Panke JT, Holder RM, Kelemen A, Walker K, Ruiz G. Palliative Care Consultation Integrated Within Advanced Heart Failure Care: Descriptive Analysis of a Pilot Program. Poster presentation winner in clinical research, DC Region American College of Physicians Associates Meeting, May 30, 2015.

    Kelemen, AM, An assessment tool to identify intimacy concerns in a palliative care population. Oral presentation, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN Annual Conference March, 2016.)

    Kelemen, AM, “This Was Not What I Had in Mind,” and other Palliative Challenges Encountered in Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) Care. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM, Annual Conference March, 2016).