Improving Symptom Control, QOL, and Quality of Care for Women with Breast Cancer: Developing a Research Program on Neurological Effects via Doctoral Education
Abstract
The purpose of this traineeship is to develop the academic and research skills of an expert advanced practice nurse towards achieving the career goal of becoming a Clinical Breast Cancer Research Scientist. In conjunction with the doctoral program, through a mentored research experience, Ms. Bakitas is expanding an established research program on the central nervous system (CNS) effects of breast cancer treatment by developing a parallel focus on the peripheral nervous system effects of chemotherapy, (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy CIPN), on quality of life. The major achievements of the trainee that are described in this annual report are successful accomplishment of the planned training activities/tasks originally outlined for the second year, with an additional achievement of ongoing participation as a consultant in a funded neuropathic pain grant, abstract presentations, acceptance of a doctoral proposal, and acquiring an ACS doctoral scholarship. The significance of these achievements is that the training has provided for the ongoing development of a clinical nurse expert in breast cancer research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA435284
Entities
People
- Marie Bakitas
- Tim A. Ahles
Organizations
- Dartmouth College