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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Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Collaborative Research and Mentorship
Rachel Hawn x'26 was inspired to pursue a PhD in nursing from her personal and clinical experience with cancer and cancer survivorship. Now she's bringing that experience into her research to improve the quality of life among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers.
Dr. Wan-chin Kuo Receives Grant to Study Exercise Forecasting and Motivation Strategies for Truckers
Wan-chin Kuo, PhD, RN, was awarded a Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research Center award to support the project: Defy The Odds: Exercise Forecasting and Motivation Strategies for Truck Drivers.
Driving Toward Heart-Healthy Change
Dr. Wan-Chin Kuo investigates social determinants of health to improve truck drivers’ well-being.
Dr. Megan Miller Wins Grant to Study Spiritual Well-Being in Adults with Cancer
The primary goals of this project are to examine changes in spiritual well-being and cancer-related symptoms over time among adults with cancer.
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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, Professor, and Sekelsky Professor in Education Innovation
Email:
bratzke
Phone: 608-263-5277
Address:
1157 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
Anne D. Letocha, PhD, RN
Position title: Associate Professor, Frederick P. and Deborah A. Schwartz Professor in Chronic Care Nursing
Email:
letocha
Phone: 608-263-5251
Address:
3121 Cooper Hall, Signe Skott
Maichou Lor, PhD, RN, FAAN
Position title: Associate Professor; Helen Denne Schulte Professor of Nursing
Email:
mlor2
Phone: 608-265-4248
Address:
4117 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Megan R. 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
Position title: Associate Professor; Florence Blake Professor of Child-Family Nursing
Email:
kmontgomery3
Phone: 608-263-5263
Address:
3143 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Kristen E. Pecanac, PhD, RN
Position title: Associate Professor, Helen Denne Schulte Professor of Nursing
Email:
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Phone: 608-262-1938
Address:
4257 Signe Skott Cooper Hall