Faculty Sketch
Sheila H. Ridner, BSN, MSHSA, MSN, PhD, ACNP
Assistant Professorsheila.ridner@vanderbilt.edu
Current Research Interests
Research interests include: symptom management, lymphedema in cancer survivors, psychological distress, expressive therapies, and physiological based volume measurement methods.
Grants
| Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing External Research Funds 2007 | ||
| Title: | Effects of Expressive Writing In Breast Cancer Survivors with Lymphedema | |
| Role: | PI | |
| Funding agency: | American Cancer Society | |
| Type of grant: | Mentored Research Scholars | |
| Current Status: | In progress | |
| Amount: | $438,000 | |
| Funding dates: | 1-2007 through 12-31-2009 | |
| Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Internal Research Funds 2006-07 | ||
| Title: | Study (1) Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Lymphedema Self-Care Practices | |
| Role: | Study (1) PI | |
| Funding agency: | Vanderbilt University School of Nursing | |
| Type of grant: | Internal | |
| Current Status: | Recruitment completed. | |
| Funding dates: | 1-2006 through present | |
Representative Publications
Ridner, S.H. (2002). Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Pathophysiology and Risk Reduction Guidelines. Oncology Nursing Forum, 29(9), 1285-1293.
Ridner, S.H. (2003). Lymphedema related to breast cancer treatment. Phlebology Digest 16(3), 12-16.
Carpenter, J.S. & Ridner, S.H. (2003). Peer Viewpoint on New Therapeutic Approaches for Hot Flashes in Women, Supportive Oncology, 1(1), 14-15.
Ridner, S.H. (2004). Psychological distress: concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing Research, 45(5), 536-545.
Carpenter, J. S., Elam, J., Ridner, S. H., Carney, P. H., Cherry, G. J., & Cucullu, H. L. (2004) Sleep, fatigue and depressive symptoms in breast cancer survivors and matched healthy women experiencing hot flashes. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(3), 591-598.
Carpenter, J. S., Azzouz, F., Monahan, P. O., Storniolo, A. M. & Ridner, S. H. (2005). Is sternal skin conductance monitoring a valid measure of hot flash intensity and/or bother hot flash bother? Menopause, 12(5), 512-519.
Ridner, S. H. (2005). Quality of life and a symptom cluster associated with breast cancer treatment-related lymphedema. Supportive Care in Cancer, 13, 904-911.
Ridner, S. H. (2006). Pretreatment Lymphedema Education and Identified Educational Resources in Breast Cancer Patients. Patient Education and Counseling, 61(1), 72-79.
Ridner, S.H. (2006). Breast Cancer Treatment Related Lymphedema-A continuing Problem. The Journal of Supportive Oncology, 8(4),389-390.
Murphy, B.A., Ridner, S.H., Wells, N., & Dietrich, M. (2007). Quality of Life Research in Head and Neck Cancer: A review of the Current State of the Science. Critical Reviews Oncology Hematology, 62,(3), 251-267.
Ridner, S.H., Montgomery, L. D., Armer, J.M. & Hepworth, J. (2007) Comparison of Upper Limb Volume Measurement Techniques between Healthy Volunteers and Individuals with Known Lymphedema. Lymphology.
Murphy, B.A., Gilbert, J., & Ridner, S. (2007). Systemic and global toxicities of head and neck treatment. Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, 7, 1043-1053.
Ridner, S. H. & Dietrich, Mary. (In Press) Comorbid Conditions and Medication Usage in Breast Cancer Survivors With and Without Lymphedema. Oncology Nursing Forum.
Wells, N. & Ridner, S.H. (In press). Examining Pain-related Distress in Relation to Pain Intensity and Psychological Distress. Research in Nursing and Health.
Professional Research
Lymphatic Research Foundation (board member) – 2005 through present
National Lymphedema Network Research Committee – 2003 through present
National Lymphedema Network Medical Advisory Committee - 2004 to present
Oncology Nursing Society Lymphedema Management SIG (Coordinator) - 2005 to present
Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center-Pain and Symptom Management Research Team - 2000 to present
Experience as a Pre-, Post, K Award (or like) Mentor
| NRSA Predoctoral Fellow-2001 to 2003 | ||
| Title: | Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment | |
| Role: | Pre-doctoral fellow (Janet S. Carpenter, PhD, RN – sponsor) | |
| Funding agency: | NINR, 1F31NR07854-01 | |
| Type of grant: | Training (level 1 pre-doctoral fellowship) | |
| Date submitted: | Funded on initial review, priority score 122 | |
| Amount: | $84,380 total costs | |
| Funding dates: | 08/03/01-07/31/03 | |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship Oncology Nursing, 2004-2005 | ||
| Title: | Research Associate/Postdoctoral Oncology Nursing Fellow | |
| Role: | Postdoctoral fellowship (Nancy Wells, DNSc, RN on site-mentor and Jane Armer, PhD, RN external mentor). Completed two studies at University of Missouri (comparison of arm volume measurement instruments study and blood flow study in normal controls and lymphedema patients). A third study was completed at Vanderbilt (bioelectrical impedance to measure extracellular fluid in healthy women). | |
| Funding agency: | Vanderbilt University | |
| Type of grant: | Internal | |
| Amount: | $15,000 per year plus annual salary | |
| Funding dates: | 1-2004 through 12-31-2005 | |