OverviewOn May 12, 2011, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) are cosponsoring a joint conference on Symptom Mechanisms, Measurement, and Management.
This free, one-day event will take place at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Distinguished guest speakers from across the country will present lectures on a variety of symptom-related topics. Attendees will gain a foundation in symptom mechanisms, measurement, and management, particularly those associated with chronic illnesses such as cancer and sickle cell disease.
The conference is part of the NINR’s series of anniversary events commemorating the Institute’s first 25 years at NIH and the contributions of nursing science to solving some of America’s most important health challenges.
Conference Topics
This conference will address a number of symptom-related topics including symptom self-management in oncology patients, pain management at end-of-life, sleep disorders, and genetic mechanisms of cancer treatment-related fatigue.
Conference Objectives
- Increase knowledge of symptom methodology for use in research and practice
- Increase awareness of genetic mechanisms underlying symptoms
- Discuss strategies for incorporating novel methods of symptom measurement and management into research proposals and clinical practice
Speakers, Faculty, and Staff
The speakers in this course will include nationally and internationally known symptom scientists from various institutions including the NIH and universities across the United States.
Conference Dates
The NINR-NIH CC Joint Conference will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Location
NIH Campus
Masur Auditorium, Clinical Center (Building 10)
Bethesda, MD
Who Should Attend?
Researchers, clinicians, science writers, and the interested public
Registration
You must register to attend the NINR-NIH CC Joint Conference, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the registration form located at:
https://meetings.ninr.nih.gov/?id=1996.
Agenda8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
Welcome
Clare Hastings, PhD, RN, FAAN
Chief, Nursing and Patient Care Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
9:15 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Keynote Session
“Promoting Nursing Symptom Management Research within the CTSA Structure”
Pamela H. Mitchell, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Professor, Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems
University of Washington School of Nursing
9:45 a.m.–10:05 a.m.
Scientific Session
Gwenyth R. Wallen, PhD, RN, Morning Moderator
Chief, Nursing Research and Translational Science
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
“Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer Treatment-related Fatigue”
Leorey N. Saligan, PhD, CRNP
Deputy Clinical Director, National Institute of Nursing Research
10:05 a.m.–10:25 a.m.
“Pain Management in Palliative Care”
Diana J. Wilkie, PhD, RN, FAAN
Harriet H. Werley Endowed Chair for Nursing Research,
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
10:25 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
Questions/Discussion
10:50 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Lunch (On Own)/Poster Session
12:50 p.m.–1:10 p.m.
Scientific Session
Raymond A. Dionne, DDS, PhD, Afternoon Moderator
Scientific Director, National Institute of Nursing Research
“Effect of Daytime Sleepiness on Daily Behaviors”
Terri E. Weaver, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
1:10 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
“Sleep and Sleep Disorders Among Patients with Heart Failure”
Nancy S. Redeker, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Associate Dean of Scholarly Affairs,
Yale University School of Nursing
1:30 p.m.–2:10 p.m.
Break/Poster Session
2:10 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Scientific Session
“Patient Reported Sleep, Depression, and Pain among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease”
Gwenyth R. Wallen, PhD, RN
2:30 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
“PROMIS and the NIH Toolbox”
James Witter, MD
Rheumatic Diseases Clinical Program Director,
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
2:50 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Questions/Discussion
3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Patricia A. Grady, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director, National Institute of Nursing Research
3:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Contact Information
NINR and CC Joint Conference
National Institute of Nursing Research
National Institutes of Health
10 Center Drive, 10CRC/2-1339
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Email: NINRIRPtraining@mail.nih.gov
Portions of this event have been made possible by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, with generous support by Pfizer Inc.
 
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