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Sheila H. Ridner, BSN, MSHSA, MSN, PhD, ACNP

Assistant Professor
sheila.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