Need a Research Consultation?

Below is a list of rehabilitation nurse researchers who may be available for consultation with respect to general research proposal questions.

Joan P. Alverzo, PhD CRRN
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
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Research Focus: Orientation as an indicator of Level of Consciousness, Brain Injury Outcomes, Stroke Evidenced Based Practice, Rehabilitation Outcomes
Research Methods: Quantitative Measures and Survey

Cynthia S. Jacelon, PhD RN CRRN
University of Massachusetts School of Nursing
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Research focus: My research focus is on promoting dignity, sense of control, and function in elders with chronic health problems.
Research methods: Qualitative methods and have expertise with instrument development.

Kristen L. Mauk, PhD, DNP, RN, CRRN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, FAAN
Valparaiso University College of Nursing
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Research focus: Post-stroke recovery and rehabilitation, health concerns of older adults, education of nursing staff and students in rehabilitation and gerontological nursing.
Research methods: Qualitative, with particular expertise in grounded theory, model development, ethnography and interviewing.

Linda L. Pierce, PhD RN CNS CRRN FAHA FAAN
University of Toledo College of Nursing
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Research focus: My program of research is focused on caregivers of persons with chronic conditions, e.g., stroke and dementia, caring, and Internet supportive interventions.
Research methods: My area of expertise is in qualitative and basic quantitative methods.

Kathleen J. Sawin, DNS CPNP FAAN
UW-Milwaukee/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Research Focus: Children, adolescents, young adults with chronic illness/disability. Women with disabilities, self-management, quality of life, psychosocial adaptation, secondary conditions. Specific conditions: (in children, adolescents and young adults) spina bifida (and to some extent SCI diabetes, epilepsy. Cancer)
Research Methods: Quantitative research design and instrument development. Some qualitative publications could consult generally but not on pros/cons of different designs.