Myra M. Huth, PhD
Title
Assistant Vice President, Center for Professional Excellence, Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Appointment
Research Scientist, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing; Volunteer Adjunct Assistant Professor, Indiana University College of Nursing
Email
myra.huth@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-9969
Fax
513-636-9765
Credentials
PhD: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 2002.
MSN: Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 1982.
BSN: Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI, 1975.
Awards and Honors
Mentor in Maternal-Child Leadership Academy, Sigma Theta Tau, International, 2006 .
Senior Researcher Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society Pediatric Research Section, 2006.
Distinguished Nurse Researcher Award, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH, 2005.
Research Poster Award "Children's use of imagery before and after surgery" from the Society of Pediatric Nurses, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.
Research
Reduction of children's postoperative pain with non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions
Research Grants and Contracts
The Effect of Intensive Suit Therapy on Functional Skills in Children with Spastic Diplegia. Funded by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, October 2005, Co-investigator.
Pediatric Advanced Illness Care Coordination. Funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research, # 1R21 NR08612-01, July 2003, Co-investigator.
Acupuncture treatment of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome in children and adolescents. Funded by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, January 2003, Co-investigator.
Development and pilot testing of a palliative care parental self-efficacy measure (PCPEM). Funded by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, January 2003; Co-investigator.
Management of pediatric postoperative spinal fusion pain using sustained release analgesics. Funded by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, September 2002, Co-investigator.
Publications, Most Recent
Herrman, J.; Girouard, S.; Huth, M.; Lypaczewski, G.; Van Roeyen, L.: Pediatric nurse advocacy: Turning passion into action. SPN News, 2006; 15(4), 2.
Huth, M.M.; Van Kuiken, D.M.; Broome, M.E.: Playing in the park: What school-age children tell us about imagery.Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2006; 21(2), 115-125.
Huth, M.M.; Zink, K.A.; Van Horn, N.R.: The effects of massage therapy in improving outcomes for youth with cystic fibrosis: An evidence review.Pediatric Nursing, 2005; 31 (4), 328-332.
Huth, M.M.; Broome, M.E.; Good, M.: Imagery reduces children's postoperative pain.Pain, 2004; 110(1-2), 439-448.
Czarnecki, M.L.; Jandrisevits, M.D.; Theiler, S.C.; Huth, M.M.; Weisman, S.J.: Controlled release oxycodone for the management of pediatric postoperative pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2004; 27(4), 379-386.
Huth, M.; Ladwig, R.; Czarnecki, M.; Harris, D.: Evidence for multidimensional pain assessment in children and adolescents.Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: a guide to best practice, 2004.
Professional Organization Memberships
American Pain Society
Society of Pediatric Nurses
Midwest Nursing Research Society
Sigma Theta Tau
Presentations, Most Recent
Show me the evidence. Invited keynote presented at the Advanced Nursing Practice Conference, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; November 2006; Cincinnati, OH.
Huth, M.M.; Gregg,T.; Sanner, L: Education changes Mexican nurses knowledge and attitudes regarding pediatric pain. Poster presented at the International Symposium on Pediatric Pain; June 2006; Vancouver, Canada.
Huth, M.M.; Van Kuiken, D.; Lin, L.: The difficulties of analyzing children's pain at home. Poster presented at the American Pain Society; May 2006; San Antonio, TX .
Why is Pediatric Pain Management so Elusive? Presented at Medical Grand Rounds University of Kentucky Children's Hospital; May 2006; Lexington, KY.
The Stepping Stones of the Policy Process. Workshop presented at the Society of Pediatric Nursing; April 2006; Orlando, FL.
