Five Carolina Nursing researchers awarded Sigma Theta Tau grants
March 21, 2023
The Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Alpha Chapter has awarded research grants to five outstanding Carolina Nursing researchers and their teams. The grants will support innovative research projects in nursing, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and advancing the nursing profession.
Dr. Leslie Davis, associate professor: “The Recognize and Report Heart Symptoms (REHEARSE)-2 Trial”
Dr. Taylor Nelson-Richardson, post-doctoral trainee: “Dad Talk: Exploring Fathers’ Experiences with Infant Bottle Feeding”
Dr. Ayomide Bankole, post-doctoral trainee: “Adapting transitional care interventions to support socio-economically disadvantaged older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their family caregivers during transitions from home health care to independence at home: A pilot study.”
Rebeca Harris, PhD student: “The Role of Structural and Interpersonal Discrimination on Latina Mother and Child Immune Pathways.”
Vinisha Dsouza, PhD student: “To design a meaning-centered, individually and culturally harmonious protocol for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) for internet-based cognitive behavior therapy intervention.”
The Sigma Theta Tau International Alpha Alpha Chapter is dedicated to developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere, and the research grants awarded to these exceptional individuals reflect the organization’s commitment to promoting excellence in the nursing profession. Congratulations to all the grant recipients and their teams on this well-deserved honor!