Faculty conducting symptom science and palliative care research advance the understanding of the biopsychosocial mechanisms of symptoms.
Researchers:
- Develop and test interventions to facilitate coping, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life
- Facilitate patient-provider communication to support decision-making and to achieve goal-concordant care for children, adults, older adults, and their caregivers at all stages of illness, including end-of-life
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Research News
Dr. Kris Kwekkeboom Receives Grant to Study Rural Cancer Patients
Kris Kwekkeboom, PhD, RN, FAAN was awarded a Palliative and Supportive Care pilot grant to support the study entitled, Rural Cancer Patients’ Symptom Self-Management Information Sources and Evaluation of a Web-based Self-Management Intervention.
Dr. Wan-chin Kuo Awarded Grant to Study Cardiorespiratory Disparities in Truck Drivers
Wan-chin Kuo, PhD, RN was awarded a School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Committee grant to support the project entitled, Cardiorespiratory disparities in truck drivers: The role of behavior environmental interactions.
Dr. Wan-chin Kuo Awarded Grant to Study Environmental Determinants of Premature Aging
Drs. Wan-chin Kuo and Tony Mcdonald (co-PI, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering) were awarded a pilot grant to support the study Environmental Determinants of Premature Aging in Transportation and Construction Workforce.
Easing the Burden
For Assistant Professors Anne Ersig and Kitty Montgomery, pediatric palliative care and symptom science drive their innovative research.
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Symptom & Self-Management Science Research Interest Group
Nurse scientists lead inquiry into the influence of biopsychosocial factors on symptoms and illness self-management, which provides essential knowledge for precision health, ensuring appropriate and effective health care for all. The group is open to any faculty members or students who are interested in gaining expertise in symptom and self-management science, including the use of biomarkers and genomic data in nursing research.
Researchers in Symptom Science & Palliative Care
Lisa C. Bratzke, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA
Position title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor and Sekelsky Professor in Education Innovation
Email:
bratzke
Phone: 608-263-5277
Address:
1157 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Anne Ersig, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
anne.ersig
Phone: 608-263-5251
Address:
3121 Cooper Hall, Signe Skott
Jane Harney, PhD, RN, NNP-BC
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
jane.harney
Phone: 608-263-5030
Address:
5115 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Wan-chin Kuo, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
wkuo4
Phone: 608-263-9886
Address:
4121 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Kristine L Kwekkeboom, PhD, RN, FAAN
Position title: Professor, Lillian S. Moehlman Bascom Professor in Nursing and PhD Program Director
Email:
kwekkeboom
Phone: 608-263-5168
Address:
3137 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Maichou Lor, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
mlor2
Phone: 608-265-4248
Address:
4117 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Megan Miller, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
miller89
Phone: 608-890-2424
Address:
5117 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Kitty Montgomery, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC, CPHON
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
kmontgomery3
Phone: 608-263-5263
Address:
3143 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Kristen Pecanac, PhD, RN
Position title: Assistant Professor
Email:
lund2
Phone: 608-262-1938
Address:
4167 Signe Skott Cooper Hall