Kyra M Whitmer, PhD, RN

PhD: University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas, 1974 (Physiology; Dissertation: "The Effect of Norepinephrine on Myocardial Intracellular Hydrogen Ion Concentration")

BSN: University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY, 1965 (Nursing)

RN Diploma: Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing Buffalo, New York, 1960 (Nursing)

09-2002 -To Present Associate Director Institute of Nursing Research, University of Cincinnati, Department of Adult Health, Cincinnati, OH

09-2000 -To Present Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH

10-1993 -04-2001 Research Coordinator, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

09-1992 -1995 Instructor, LaSalle University School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

06-1990 -10-1991 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Southern Indiana, Department of Nursing, Evansville, Indiana

10-1989 -10-1991 Nurse Researcher, Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Indiana

01-1989 -06-1989 Visiting Assitant Professor, University of Southern Indiana, Department of BIology, Evansville, Indiana

09-1985 -08-1988 Research Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics, Cincinnati, OH

04-1982 -09-1985 Research Instructor, Department of Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics, Cincinnati, OH

2002 -2005 National Institute for Nursing Research Grant Role:Sub-contract

1999 -2000 Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation Grant

1999 -2002 National Institute for Nursing Research Grant: Role:Co-PI

1998 -2000 Oncology Nursing Foundation Grant

1985 -1986 Southwestern Ohio Chapter AHA Grant

1983 -1986 National AHA Grant-in-Aid

1982 -1985 NIH New Investigators Research Award

2005 -2007 Oncology Nursing Foundation Symptom Management Research Grant Role:PI

2007 -2009 Daisy Foundation Role:co-investigator

Investigators:Whitmer, Kyra 12-15-2005 -12-14-2007 Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Management of Skin Toxicities Following Biotherapy Role:PI $47,623.00 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Investigators:Whitmer, Kyra 05-01-2003 -01-31-2006 National Institute of Nursing Research Management of cancer-related fatigue & sleep quality. Role:PI $322,183.00 Closed Level:Federal

Grant: #Daisy Foundation - Whitmer Investigators:Whitmer, Kyra 09-01-2007 -08-31-2009 DAISY Foundation The Effect of an Oral Care Protocol on the Incidence and Severity of Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis Role:PI $766.15 Closed Level:Private Non-Profit

Published Abstracts

Hester, J. and Whitmer, K. (2009) The Effect of an Oral Care Protocol on the Incidence and Severity of Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 36 (3 ) ,53

Whitmer, K., Bradford, B., Gholz, R.C., Pancoast, J., Sullivan, D., & Sommers, M. (2009) A Case Study of Symptoms Experienced Following the Administration of Erlotinib. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 36 (3 ) ,44

Whitmer, K. & Blau, R. (2008) The Impact of an Educational Program on Smoking Provided to Elementary Children. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 35 (3 ) ,555

Whitmer, K., Braun, R., Wilhelm, C., Pruemer, J., Nahleh Z., and Jazieh, A. (2006) Nine Month Evaluation of a Symptom Management Clinic. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 33 (2 ) ,446

Whitmer, K., Pruemer, J., Jazieh (2004) A Perceived Need for Symptom Management in the Outpatient Unit. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 32 (2 ) ,445

Whitmer, K., Towsley, G., Beck, S., Sweeney, C., Slivjak, A., and Barsevick, A. (2003) Use of the Telephone for Delivery of Nursing Interventions. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 30 (2 ) ,126

Whitmer, K. (2001) Spreading the Word about Cancer-related Fatigue. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 28 ,343

Whitmer, K., Barsevick, A., Slivjak, A., Sweeney, C., Babb, J., and Weaver, C. (2001) Symptom Associated with Fatigue while Walking. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 28 ,341

Barsevick, A.M., Whitmer, K., Beck, S., Nail, L., Sweeney, C., Slivjak, A., and Sumner, C. (2001) The Impact of Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, and Emotional Depression on Functional Status During Cancer Treatment. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 28 (2 ) ,341 -342

Whitmer, K. (2000) A Pilot Study on the Physiological and Behavior Outcomes for a Walking Program. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 27 (2 ) ,337

Barsevick, A.M., Whitmer, K.R., and Sweeney, C. (2000) Energy Conservation and Cancer-related Fatigue. [Abstract]Oncology Nursing Forum, 27 (2 ) ,337

Peer Reviewed Publications

Xu, Y., Toobert, D., Savage, C., Pan, W., & Whitmer, K.  (2008). Adapting Instruments Relevant to Diabetes Self-Management for Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in China: A Pilot Study. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 19 (3) , 234-242

Xu, Y., Savage, C., Toobert, D., Pan, W., & Whitmer, K.  (2008). Factors Influencing Diabetes Self- Management in Chinese People with Type 2 Diabetes. Research in Nursing & Health, 31 (6) , 613-625

Barsevick, A., Whitmer, K., Nail, L., Beck, S., & Dudley, W.  (2006). Symptom Cluster Research: Conceptual, Design, Measurement and Analysis. J Pain Sympt. Man., 31 (1) , 85-95

Alsup, S., Emerson, L., Lindell, A., Bechtle, M., & Whitmer, K.  (2006). Nursing Cooperative Partnership; A Recruitment Benefit. JONA, 36 (4) , 163-166

Whitmer, K., Pruemer, J., Nahleh, Z., & Jazieh, A.  (2006). Symptom Management Needs of Oncology Outpatients. J Pall Med, 9 (3) , 628-630

Xu, Y., & Whitmer, K.  (2006). What You Need to Know about C-reactive Protein. American Journal of Nursing, 106 (8) , 66-72

Whitmer, K., Sweeney, C., Slivjak, A., Somner, C., & Barsevick, A.  (2005). Maintaining Integrity of an Experimental Intervention during a Clinical Study. Western J Nurs Res, 27 (3) , 338-345

Barsevick, A.M., Dudley, W., Beck, S., Sweeney, C., Whitmer, K., & Nail, L.  (2004). A Randomized Clinical Trial of Energy Conservation for Cancer-related Fatigue. Cancer, 100 (6) , 1302-1310

Whitmer, K., Tinari, M.A., & Barsevick, A.  (2004). How Do We Manage Fatigue in Cancer Patients?. Rehab Nurs, 29 (4) , 112-113

Barsevick, A.M., Whitmer, K., Sweeney, C., & Nail, L.  (2002). A Pilot Study Examining Energy Conservation for Cancer Treatment-related Fatigue. Cancer Nursing, 25 (5) , 333-341

Whitmer, K., & Barsevick, A.M.  (2001). Patient Resources for Cancer-related Fatigue. Cancer Practice, 9 (6) , 311-313

Barsevick, A.M., & Whitmer, K.R.  (2001). In their Own Words: Patients' Descriptions of Cancer-related Fatigue. Oncology Nursing Forum, 28 (9) , 1363-1369

Meek, P.M., Nail, L.M., Barsevick, A., Schwartz, A.L., Stephen, S., Whitmer, K., Beck, S.L., Jones, L.S., & Walker, B.S.  (2000). Psychometric Testing of Fatigue Instruments for Use with Cancer Patients. Nursing Research, 49 (4) , 181-190

Other Publications

Whitmer, K. (2000) Telecommuting and Research: The Righ Mix for the 21st Century .Advanced Nursing Research Special Interest Group Newsletter, 11 (4 ) ,3

Invited Presentations

Whitmer, K. (2002. ) Symptom Clusters .Advancing nursing practice 2002 State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.. Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Whitmer, K. (2003. ) Figting fatigue in your cancer patients .Jewish Hospital Oncology Nursing Symposium, Louisville, KY. Conference. . Level:Regional

Whitmer, K. (2004. ) Using mediation analysis to test explanatory models of symptom experience .Advancing Nursing Practice Excellence 2004 State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.. Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Poster Presentations

Xu, Y., Savage, C., Whitmer, K., Pan, W., & Toobert, D. (2005. ) Psychometric properties of instruments relevant to diabetes self-management for Chinese patients with Type 2 diabetes in China .Annual Conference of the American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Xu, Y., Savages, C. Whitmer, K., Pan, W., Toobert, D. (2006. ) A casual model of factors influencing diabetes self-management in Chinese people with Type 2 diabetes .Midwest Nursing Research Society, Milwaukee, WI. . Professional Meeting. . Level:Regional

Xu, Y., Toobert, D., Savage, C., Pan, W., & Whitmer, K. (2006. ) Factors affecting diabetes self-management in Chinese people with Type 2 diabetes .American Diabetes Association's 66th Scientific Sessions, Washington, D.C.. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Whitmer, K., Braun, R., Wilhelm, C., Pruemer, J., Nahleh, Z., Akbik, H., & Jazieh, A (2006. ) The Patterns of utilization of an oncology symptom management clinic .UICC World Cancer Congress, Washington, D.C.. . Professional Meeting. . Level:International

Whitmer, K., Braun, R., Wilhelm, C., Pruemer, J., Nahleh, Z., Akbik, H, & Jazieh, A (2006. ) Patient use and satisfaction with care received at a symptom management clinic .2006 State of the Science Congress in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Beerman, L., Weishaupt, L., Auer, C., & Whitmer, K. (2009. ) Transforming practice: Shifting the paradigm to evidence based practice through the use of the Iowa Model .Evidence, Public Policy and Practice 16th National Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Iowa City, IA. . Conference. . Level:National

Harper, J., Brehm, B., Whitmer, K., & Succop, P. (2009. ) Using admission body mass index to predict calorie requirements in seriously injured patients .11th Annual Trauma Symposium of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City, N.J.. . Conference. . Level:Regional

1960 Faculty Award for Scholastic Excellence Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing

2008 Faculty Research Award Type:Recognition

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