Debra M. VanKuiken, PhD, RN
Title
Senior Research Assistant
Email
debra.vankuiken@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-9768
Fax
513-636-9765
Credentials
PhD University of Cincinnati, 2008
BSN Creighton University, Omaha, NE 1981
BS Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 1980 (Magna cum Laude)
Research
Hope, self-care, Mind-body interventions, research methodology
Publications, Most Recent
- Gerhardt, W. E. & VanKuiken, D. (2008). Assessing magnet readiness using the Nursing Work Index- Revised survey.JONA, 38(10), 429-434.
- Van Kuiken, D. M., Lin, L. & Huth, M. M. (2007). The difficulties of studying children’s pain at home.Western Journal of Nursing Research, 9(4), 432-447.
- Fowler, C., Kirschner, M., Van Kuiken, D., & Baas, L. (2007). Promoting self-care through symptom management: A theory-based approach for nurse practititoners.Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 19, 221-227.
- Huth MM, Van Kuiken DM, Broome ME. (2006) Playing in the park: What school-aged children tell us about imagery.Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 21(2), 115-125.
- Schweer LH, Cook BS, Bivens K, Van Kuiken D, Garcia VF, Falcone RA. (2006) Family perception: Quality of life following a child's traumatic injury.Journal of Traumatic Nursing, 13(1), 6-13.
Presentations, Most Recent
- July, 2008 “Understanding Review of the Literature and
Theoretical Frameworks in Research,” Continuing education presentation
at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
- April, 2008
“Looking at Hope within the framework of the MRM self-care model.”
Poster at Modeling and Role Modeling Conference, Chicago, IL
- December, 2007 “Writing an Abstract for Publication,” Continuing education presentation, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
- October, 2007 “The Vital Link: the research question,” Continuing education presentation, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
- June, 2007 “Reasons for Non-Participation in a Pediatric RCT,” Poster presentation at Cincinnati Children’s Nursing Research Poster Day
Professional Organization Memberships
- 2005- Present Society for the Advancement of Modeling and Role Modeling
- 2002-Present Midwest Nursing Research Society
- 2003-Present Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Iota Chapter
