Myra M. Huth, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN
Title
Assistant Vice President, Center for Professional Excellence, Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Appointment
Professor of Clinical Faculty, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Volunteer Adjunct Professor, Indiana University College of Nursing
Email
myra.huth@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-9969
Fax
513-636-9765
Credentials
FAAN: American Academy of Nursing, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
PhD: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 2002.
MSN: Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 1982.
BSN: Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI, 1975.
Awards and Honors
- Manuscript Review for Research in Nursing and Health, 2009
- Best Platform Award, Ohio Physical Therapy Association, 2009
- Friend of Physical Therapy Research Award, Ohio Physical Therapy Association, 2008
- The National Summit on Patient and Family-Centered Care in Pediatric Settings at Children's Hospital of Michigan, 2008
- Invited Manuscript Review for Public Health Nursing, 2008
- 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
Huth, M.M., Gregg, T.L., & Lin, L. Education changes pediatric nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding pediatric pain management. (In press).
Huth, M.M., Daraiseh, N.M., Henson, M.A. & McLeod, S. M. Evaluation of the Magic Island Relaxation for Kids © Compact Disc. Pediatric Nursing (2009) Sep-Oct; 35(5): 290-295.
Reigle, B.S., Stevens, K.R., Belcher, J.V., Huth, M., Maguire, E., Mals, D., & Volz, T. Evidence-based practice and the road to Magnet status. The Journal of Nursing Administration (2008); 38(2): 97-102.
Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Hockenberry, M., Huth, M., Jamerson, P., Latta, L., Lewandowski, L., & Gance-Cleveland, B. Improving healthcare outcomes for high-risk children & teens: The first U.S. evidenced-based practice leadership summit focused on child and adolescent health launches the national consortium for pediatric & adolescent EBP. Pediatric Nursing (2007); 33(6): 525-529.
Huth, M.M., & Broome, M.E. A snapshot of children’s postoperative tonsillectomy outcomes at home. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing (2007);12(3):186-195.*
Van Kuiken, D.M., Lin, L., & Huth, M.M. Difficulties in studying children’s pain at home. Western Journal of Nursing Research (2007); 29(4):432-447.
Presentations, Most Recent
L. Long & M. Huth. Engaging staff nurses in evidence at the point of care. Podium presentation. 40th Biennial convention, Sigma Theta Tau International. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 2009.
VanKuiken, T. Brewer, & M. Huth. What is “normal”? Evaluating vital signs. Poster presentation. Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Poster Day. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Cincinnati, Ohio. May 2009.
M. Huth, D. VanKuiken, K. Mason, L. Lin, & C. Kleiber. Guided imagery for adolescents’ pain after spinal surgery. Poster presentation.Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Poster Day. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Cincinnati, Ohio. May 2009.
A. Jeffries, M. Huth, & N. Daraiseh. Use of a home diary to assess children’s pain after tonsillectomy. Podium presentation. 118th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science. Wittenberg University. Springfield, OH. April 2009.
M. Huth, L. Latta, & S. Nalbone. Family-Centered Care. Society of Pediatric Nurses 19th Annual Convention. Atlanta, GA. April 2009.
L. Long & M. Huth. Strategies to engage staff in evidence at the point of care. Presentation at the Society of Pediatric Nurses 19th Annual Convention. Atlanta, GA. April 2009.
A. Bailes, K. Greve, C. Burch, R. Reder & M. Huth. Effect of wearing the therasuit during an intensive therapy program in children with cerebral palsy. Paper presentation. The American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Atlanta, GA. September 2008.
Professional Organization Memberships
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