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Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD,
RN, FAAN
| Department: |
Health & Community Systems |
| Location: |
350 Victoria Building |
| Email: |
dunbar@pitt.edu |
| Phone: |
412/624-7838 |
Keywords:
- Chronic Disorders -- Adherence
- Cognitive Function
- Technology
- Rheumatological Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Diabetes
- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer Screening
- Depression
- Transplantation
Current Funded Research:
Dunbar-Jacob, J
09/01/07-08/31/09
PHEF
The intention of this is to expand enrollment in programs in preparing nurse educators to address the nursing faculty shortage, with an emphasis on PhD preparation, as well as to accelerate completion by supporting full time study. At present our PhD program, which focuses on preparation of graduates for academic positions, is well below capacity. Currently, we admit on average 9 students (5-17) per year. At present, we have 45 students pursuing PhD education, with the majority enrolled as part time students. A major reason for part time study is finance. Our capacity is well beyond our existing numbers, by at least threefold. With scholarship support we will be able to attract new students for whom cost is a barrier as well as support part time students to pursue full time study. Both strategies will increase the number of well prepared nursing educators entering the education systems in a more timely way.
Dunbar-Jacob, J.
07/01/04 - 03/31/09
5 P30 NR03924 NIH
Center for Research in Chronic
Disorders
The latter half of this century has been characterized by
an increasing prevalence of chronic disorders which
contribute to premature mortality, impairment of function,
and significant economic impact. Chronic disorders are
defined as those which are permanent and require long
periods of observation or care. Adjustment to the disorder
or risk factors, prevention of complications, slowing of
disease progression, and maintenance of function are the
aims of most chronic disorder therapies. Management
strategies must be directed toward improving or arresting
clinical status, as well as toward maintaining function and
quality of life. Over the past five years the Center for
Research in Chronic Disorders has provided infrastructure
support for a center for excellent focusing upon the
outcomes of chronic disorders, emphasizing quality of life,
functional status, including cognitive function and, more
recently, adherence to interventions for chronic disorders.
This continuation application proposes to continue the
emphasis these outcomes and expand the research base to
include studies of the moderating effects of co-morbid
conditions and sociodemographic characteristics on these
outcomes. These outcomes can be examined both within and
across disorders and populations, contributing to the
enrichment of our knowledge related to the design of
effective intervention strategies. In order to effectively
promote and expand the research in this arena, we require
the continuation of mechanisms to foster collaborative
research, preliminary work which can lead to funded
investigations, consultation and/or training and development
in measurement and analysis strategies, support for data
management and analysis, as well as resources for the
development and dissemination of the science in this area.
Consequently, building upon the experience of the Center, we
are proposing: (1) an administrative core which will provide
overall leadership, coordination, and oversight of the
Center, as well as support a pilot and feasibility program;
(2) a statistics and data management core which will
function as a data center, offering expert advice on
methodology and analysis, as well as direct support for
forms development, data entry and management , as well as
statistical analysis; (3) a cognitive function core which
will provide consultation, training and direct service on
the selection, administration, as well as interpretation of
neuropsychological assessments; and, (4) a research and
development core which will offer activities to further
develop investigators, promote scientific interaction among
investigators, and support dissemination. The Center will be
directed by Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN.
Co-Investigator:
Dunbar-Jacob, J
09/15/03-06/30/09
NINR
NIH/NINR, R01, “Endocrine Changes and Treatment of Conduct Problems,” (Principal Investigator: L. Dorn, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)
Dunbar-Jacob, J
09/01/06-06/30/11
NCRR
NIH/NCRR, “University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute,” (Principal Investigator: S. Reis, School of Medicine, Co-Director, Community Partners Care) |
