SINGAPORE | 25-28 July 2024
Sharing Insights, Advancing Care: Disseminating Nursing Research and Evidence for the Future
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Welcome
Welcome to Singapore, the Lion City! You are in the mystical land of the Merlion, majestic architecture, and Michelin-starred street food. On behalf of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) Board of Directors, I welcome you to Sigma’s 35th International Nursing Research Congress
The 2024 congress theme is Sharing Insights, Advancing Care: Disseminating Nursing Research and Evidence for the Future. You will see this theme reflected in engaging plenary sessions and hundreds of oral and poster presentations, all designed to make an impact on your professional and personal life. I also encourage you to gather valuable insights from the 30 nursing research luminaries being honored in this year’s International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.
Every year, Sigma’s International Nursing Research Congress provides a unique opportunity to exchange evidence-based information, learn, and connect with more than 800 nursing colleagues from around the globe in a positive atmosphere of support and encouragement. We welcome your contributions to this culture of positivity.
As you are aware, we continue to reduce the amount of printed material for this event, and we encourage you to download and use our event app. The app allows you to build your own personal schedule, link to presentation materials, and access any last-minute updates. Visit the app store to download the Sigma event app for Apple and Android devices.
Be sure to take advantage of a great opportunity for networking and a taste of Singaporean culture at the Welcome Reception Thursday afternoon. As you enjoy your time in Singapore, please make some time to discover the sights, tastes, and hospitality of our host city.
I look forward to sharing Sigma’s 35th International Nursing Research Congress with you.
Sincerely,
Sandra C. Garmon Bibb, DNSc, RN, FFNMRCSI, FAAN Sigma 2023-2025 President
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Attendee Snapshot
1,026
858 in-person and 168 virtual
47 countries represented attendees
Top 5 Countries
1. United States of America
2. Taiwan
3. Republic of Korea
4. China
5. Singapore
Current role in nursing
• 60% academia
• 25% clinical
• 10% students
• 5% other
185 chapters represented
65% of attendees have a doctorate degree
1,039 accepted educational sessions
Total NCPD offered Up to 63.70 contact hours (including the virtual event)
Note: The information above was current at the time of publication.
Schedule At-a-Glance
Thursday, 25 July 2024
9:00 a.m.-noon (0900-1200)
Grant Writing Workshop, Aquarius 1, Level 1
(Pre-Registration Required)
11:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m. (1100-1715)
Registration, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (1100-1400)
Exhibitor Move-In, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1100-1230)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (1145-1215)
Poster Session 1 Setup, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
12:30-2:00 p.m. (1230-1400)
Opening Plenary Session, East Ballroom, Basement 2
2:00-5:15 p.m. (1400-1715)
Poster Session 1 Viewing, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
2:00-3:30 p.m. (1400-1530)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
2:00-2:30 p.m. (1400-1430)
Break, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
2:30-3:15 p.m. (1430-1515)
Concurrent Sessions A
3:30-4:15 p.m. (1530-1615)
Concurrent Sessions B
4:15-5:15 p.m. (1615-1715)
Welcome Reception, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Friday, 26 July 2024
8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (0800-1515)
Registration, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
8:30-10:00 a.m. (0830-1000)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
9:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (0900-1445)
Poster Session 1 Viewing, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945)
Concurrent Sessions C
9:45-10:15 a.m. (0945-1015)
Break, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
10:15-11:00 a.m. (1015-1100)
Concurrent Sessions D
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (1100-1215)
Lunch, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
Noon-1:00 p.m. (1200-1300)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
12:30-1:45 p.m. (1230-1345)
Concurrent Sessions E
2:00-2:45 p.m. (1400-1445)
Break, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Meet the Poster Author, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
2:45-3:15 p.m. (1445-1515)
Poster Session 1 Removal, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
Saturday, 27 July 2024
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (0800-1600)
Registration, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
8:00-8:30 a.m. (0800-0830)
Poster Session 2 Setup, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (0830-1445)
Poster Session 2 Viewing, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
8:30-10:00 a.m. (0830-1000)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
9:00-9:45 a.m. (0900-0945)
Concurrent Sessions F
9:45-10:30 a.m. (0945-1030)
Break, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Meet the Poster Author, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
10:30 a.m.-noon (1030-1200)
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and Conversation With the Honorees, East Ballroom, Basement 2
Noon-4:00 p.m. (1200-1600)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
Schedule At-a-Glance
Noon-1:00 p.m. (1200-1300)
Lunch, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
1:00-1:30 p.m. (1300-1330)
Hall of Fame Special Sessions 1
1:45-2:15 p.m. (1345-1415)
Hall of Fame Special Sessions 2
2:15-2:45 p.m. (1415-1445)
Break, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Exhibit Viewing, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
2:45-4:00 p.m. (1445-1600)
Concurrent Sessions G
3:00-4:00 p.m. (1500-1600)
Exhibitor Move-Out, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
Sunday, 28 July 2024
8:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. (0800-1415)
Registration, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
8:00-10:45 a.m. (0800-1045)
Poster Session 2 Viewing, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
8:30-10:45 a.m. (0830-1045)
Presenter Ready Room, Scorpio, Level 1
8:30-9:00 a.m. (0830-0900)
Arrival Coffee, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
9:00-10:15 a.m. (0900-1015)
Concurrent Sessions H
10:15-10:45 a.m. (1015-1045)
Break, Resorts World Ballroom Foyer, Basement 2
10:45-11:30 a.m. (1045-1130)
Concurrent Sessions I
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (1130-1230)
Lunch, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
11:30 a.m.-noon (1130-1200)
Poster Session 2 Removal, Central West Ballroom, Basement 2
12:45-2:15 p.m. (1245-1415)
Closing Plenary Session, East Ballroom, Basement 2
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston congratulates
Higinio Fernández-Sánchez PhD, RN
2024 Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award
Latin and South America Region
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Dr. Fernández-Sánchez is passionate about promoting health equity and social justice for communities marginalized by systemic inequalities.
General Information
Abstracts and Presentations
When presenters grant permission, posters and oral presentation slides given at this event are permanently available in the Sigma Repository after the event.
Baggage Storage
Due to fire code regulations, baggage storage is not permitted in the meeting area. Please see your hotel’s concierge for information on baggage storage.
Parents With Children
We understand that many event attendees are parents. Due to the nature of Sigma’s professional educational programs, we recommend limiting children’s attendance in sessions to quiet infants and non-separating children. We ask parents to be sensitive to situations—including happy baby noises—that may affect the concentration of session attendees and presenters and step out if necessary. We appreciate your consideration of your fellow conference attendees.
Electronic Devices
As a courtesy to the presenters and other attendees, please silence all electronic devices and refrain from using your phone during the sessions.
Emergencies/First Aid
If you require emergency assistance, please immediately contact Sigma’s registration desk, any Sigma staff member, or the Resorts World Sentosa staff.
Evaluations
Attendees will receive the post-event evaluation a few days after the event. If you wish to provide us with additional feedback, please email events@sigmanursing.org. Your comments help us plan future Sigma events.
Exhibit Hours
The exhibits will be displayed in the Resorts World Ballroom Foyer. Refer to the schedule at-a-glance for viewing times.
Guests
Guests traveling with you to this event are not allowed to participate in any event activities without purchasing a daily guest badge of US $75 at the Sigma registration desk.
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and Conversation With the Honorees
On Saturday, 27 July, the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Induction will take place in East Ballroom. Attendees are welcome to meet and celebrate the accomplishments of these impressive nurse researchers with an awards presentation and the opportunity for conversations with the honorees.
Internet Access
Limited wireless internet access is available in most areas of Resorts World Sentosa.
Lost and Found
Please visit the Sigma registration desk in the Resorts World Ballroom Foyer to collect lost items or to turn in found items. Please refer to the schedule at-a-glance registration times.
Meeting Rooms
Due to fire code regulations, attendees are not permitted to stand in the perimeter of the plenary or concurrent session meeting rooms.
Moderators
Moderators are volunteers and are essential to each Sigma event. If you are interested in moderating a session, contact a Sigma staff member for more information.
Name Badges
Your badge admits you to all conference sessions and events and must be visible to security guards, moderators, and staff. If you misplace your badge, please visit Sigma’s registration desk for a replacement. You will be charged a US $25 replacement fee. For your safety, please write on the back of the badge your emergency contact information, any food or medicine allergies, and any significant medical condition(s). Do not wear your name badge while walking outside.
No-Smoking Policy
All Sigma events are nonsmoking. The hotel and host city may have additional rules in place. Please speak with your hotel concierge if you have any questions.
General Information
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Sigma is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation.
To receive contact hours for the sessions offered during the program, participants are required to attend the entire session, complete the overall event evaluation, and complete the evaluation for each session attended. The number of hours available daily are listed on our website at SigmaNursing.org/Congress-NCPD
The number of contact hours awarded to each participant will be based on the number of evaluations completed for each session attended or poster viewed.
Oral Presenter Information
Presenters, please refer to your registration information for the time, date, and room of your presentation. No further sign-in is necessary for this event.
The Presenter Ready Room is located in Scorpio, and it provides a place to review presentations. Please note: Internet access is not available on these computers.
Refer to the schedule at-a-glance for times the Presenter Ready Room is open.
The only equipment provided on-site for oral presentations is a computer and an LCD projector. Because of contractual agreements with the audiovisual provider and the possibility of virus transfers, you cannot connect personal equipment (e.g., flash/jump drives, CDs, etc.) to the computers or use it in the presentation rooms. Additional charges are incurred with each violation and may be passed on to you. Please note that this policy will be strictly enforced.
Plenary Sessions
These presentations will take place in East Ballroom. Attendees can be seated 30 minutes prior to the start of the session. For titles and times, please refer to the Sigma event app.
Poster Information
Refer to the schedule at-a-glance or the Sigma event app for poster viewing times.
Double-sided tape will be allowed to adhere your poster to the boards. Please note that you could also use a 3 inch (76 mm) binder clip to clip your poster to the poster panels
provided. Materials used to ship or carry posters cannot be left in the poster area. Materials may be stored in the designated event space; however, your hotel room is the best place for these items. Neither Sigma nor Resorts World Sentosa is responsible for any materials left in the poster area. If posters or other materials are not removed from Central West Ballroom, they will be discarded.
Pre-Conferences
Pre-conferences are a chance to enhance your learning through designated workshops with a concentrated focus. Pre-conferences do require additional registration and cost an additional fee.
Registration Information
If you have registered for congress, check in and pick up event materials at Sigma’s registration desk, located in Resorts World Ballroom Foyer. Refer to the schedule at-aglance for registration hours.
Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship Invited Student Posters
Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship are nominated students who have been invited to share their work through a poster format. This is an opportunity for nursing students to present their research, literature review, or evidencebased project as a way to elevate the nursing profession by showcasing the scholarly contributions of students from around the world.
Sigma Marketplace
Although Sigma Marketplace is not exhibiting at congress, we encourage you to view our products online at SigmaMarketplace.org. Congress attendees receive a discount by using the coupon code INRC24 at checkout.
Social Media
Please join the conversation about the 35th International Nursing Research Congress by using #INRC24.
Video and Audio Recording
Recording the plenaries or concurrent sessions is not permitted. Thank you for refraining from this practice.
Educational Sessions Overview
Sigma is committed to providing robust educational programming at our events. We offer a variety of sessions in different formats to help our attendees get the most out of their experience. Learn more about the types of educational sessions below.
Plenary Sessions
Plenary sessions include our keynote speakers. All event attendees are encouraged to attend these captivating presentations, which feature internationally known and respected speakers on timely and relevant topics.
Concurrent Sessions
During concurrent sessions, nurses from all over the world present original evidence-based practice and research abstracts. These run simultaneously. Please refer to the app for presentation titles, presenters, and a brief description about the presentation so you can identify the sessions you want to attend.
The types of concurrent sessions include PechaKucha presentations, oral sessions, special sessions, and symposia. Read more about those types of sessions below.
PechaKucha Presentations
PechaKucha is a storytelling format where the presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each. Slides are set up to automatically advance after 20 seconds. In other words, you have 400 seconds to tell a story, with visuals guiding the way. PechaKucha means “chit chat” in Japanese. This creative outlet is used by global innovators to create powerful, visually compelling stories that move audiences in less than 7 minutes.
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations, sometimes called podium presentations, are the standard concurrent session presentation type. The accepted oral abstracts have gone through the peer-review process and are grouped together with abstracts of similar topics in one session.
Special Sessions
A special session is an invited presentation on a singular topic. Many of these are Sigma specific topics, such as updates on Sigma global initiatives or organizations that Sigma collaborates with to advance the nursing profession. Special sessions could also highlight Sigma award honorees.
Symposia
A symposium is a group of at least three individual abstract presentations coordinated by a submitting lead author concerning a common topic of interest. Symposia provide an opportunity to present research or evidence-based practices on one topic, often from multiple perspectives, providing a coherent set of information for discussion.
Poster Presentations
Two types of posters are available during our poster sessions: peer-reviewed posters and Rising Star student posters. Please take some time to review the posters and attend the meet the author poster sessions to converse with the authors about their work.
2024
Congratulations to Maureen George, PhD, on being inducted into the 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame!
Dedication, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence have set the bar for greatness in nursing science Here's to honoring our faculty’s incredible accomplishments and inspiring future generations to reach for the stars
Congratulations to all of our International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees!
Previous Hall of Fame Faculty Inductees
Jacquelyn Y. Taylor, PhD
Patricia W. Stone, PhD
Rebecca Schnall, PhD
Ruth Masterson Creber, PhD
Lusine Poghosyan, PhD
Jingjing Shang, PhD
Gregory L. Alexander, PhD
Tonda L. Hughes, PhD
Suzanne B. Bakken, PhD
Elizabeth J. Corwin, PhD
Elaine L. Larson, PhD
Maureen George, PhD
Resorts World Sentosa Overview
Event Partners
Thank you to our 2024 congress exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers!
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at National University of Singapore
ANCC Pathway to Excellence
Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing
Central Michigan University
College and University Healthcare Education Consortium
Columbia University School of Nursing*
Elsevier
Florida State University College of Nursing*
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
Hospital Authority
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Center for Global Initiatives
Lambda Beta at-Large Chapter of Sigma in Taiwan
Lecturio Nursing
McGraw Hill
Monash University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing*
Sigma Foundation for Nursing
Sigma Leadership Succession Committee
Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at University of California, Irvine
Sultan Qaboos University College of Nursing
Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery at The University of Sydney
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Nursing
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
UCLA School of Nursing
University of Calgary Faculty of Nursing
University of Florida College of Nursing*
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
University of Louisville School of Nursing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing*
University of South Carolina College of Nursing
University of South Florida College of Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
University of Toronto, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
UNM College of Nursing
UT Health Houston
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing
UVA School of Nursing
Wiley*
Wolters Kluwer
*Denotes Major Sponsor
Major Sponsors
Congratulations
Constance Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN
Your trailblazing research has not only advanced oncology but has also paved the way for countless nurses worldwide. Being honored by Sigma as an International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Inductee is a testament to your dedication, expertise, and passion for improving patient outcomes. Your contributions inspire us all to strive for excellence.
Brava!
CONGRATULATIONS
Professor Niels Buus on being recognised as an honouree of the Sigma 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
Dr Edward Zimbudzi a recipient of the 2024 Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award for Oceania Region.
These awards acknowledge Niels’ and Edward’s ongoing research achievements and reflects the world-class research and education at Monash Nursing and Midwifery
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Community
Maureen George, GNU86, GR03
Paule Joseph, GR15
Christopher Lee, GNU05, GR09
Robert Lucero, GR08
And all 2024 inductees and award recipients.
To learn more visit nursing.upenn.edu or scan the code.
Congratulations on your induction into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
Dr Liaw Sok Ying Head Professor
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honorees
The International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honors Sigma members who have achieved significant and sustained national and/or international recognition for their work, and whose research has impacted the profession and the people it serves.
Jeanne Alhusen, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAAN
The University of Virginia Medical Center Professor of Nursing, Associate Dean for Research
The University of Virginia School of Nursing Crozet, Virginia, USA
Research areas: mental health and intimate partner violence (IPV) during the perinatal period with a focus on persons with disabilities
Marie Bakitas, DNSc, NP-C, AOCN, ACHPN, FPCN, FAAN
Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship
School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Research areas: improving care for persons with cancer and other serious illnesses and their families
Niels Buus, PhD, MN, RN
Professor of Nursing
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Clayton Campus, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; and
Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
Research areas: developing and implementing “Open Dialogue,” a recovery- and family-oriented approach to social and mental healthcare
Susan L. Dunn, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Professor
University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, Illinois, USA
Research areas: explicating the concept of hopelessness and the development and testing of the StateTrait Hopelessness Scale
Marion Eckert, PhD, MPH, MSN, Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing)
Director, Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre & Professor of Cancer Nursing
The University of South Australia Adelaide, Australia
Helen Yui-Lai Chan, PhD, RN, APN, FAAN, FHKAN
Professor
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Research areas: fostering and building translational health research that improves efficiency, effectiveness and quality care outcomes resulting in the CareWatch dashboard, an informative and interactive tool for use in healthcare settings globally
Robyn Gallagher, PhD, RN, FAHA, FESC, FAAN
Professor of Nursing, Northern Precinct Academic Director
Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney Camperdown, Australia
Research areas: advance care planning and different novel interventions to promote the concept of advance care planning
Marilyn Cruickshank, PhD, RN, FACN, FACICP, FISQua
Professor
University of Technology Sydney Sydney, Australia
Research areas: policy development and implementation leader within nursing and the interdisciplinary community supporting advanced pediatric healthcare
Research areas: understanding and supporting patients who have cardiovascular disease to engage in secondary prevention behaviors to reduce their risk of future cardiovascular events
Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C, FAAN
Professor
Columbia University School of Nursing New York, New York, USA
Research areas: shared decision-making to improve outcomes in vulnerable populations with chronic disease
Eileen Danaher Hacker, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN
Professor, Chair
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas, USA
Research areas: symptoms, physical activity, and quality of life following hematopoietic cell transplantation
2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honorees
Ronald Hickman, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN
Ruth M. Anderson Endowed Professor, Associate Dean for Research
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Research areas: evaluating innovative technology-based interventions, utilizing avatar-based simulations to help individuals make informed decisions and manage their chronic illnesses
Kechinyere Iheduru-Anderson, DNP, RN, CNE, CWCN
Professor, Nursing Program Director Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
Research areas: promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, through antiracism in nursing practice, leadership, and education
Cheryl B. Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN
Sarah Frances Russell Distinguished Professor University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Research areas: examining the organization, delivery, and financing of care to learn how the healthcare system and the workforce impact patient care and their families
Paule Valery Joseph, PhD, MBA, MS, FNP-BC, CTN-B, FAAN
Lasker Clinical Investigator National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Christopher S. Lee, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, FHFSA
Barry Family/Goldman Sachs Endowed Professor
Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing
Chestnut Hills, Massachusetts, USA
Research areas: heart failure self-care and symptom science and patient and care-partner dyadic research in chronic conditions, as well as the application of advanced statistical methods
Jung Ah-Lee, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Professor; Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
University of California, Irvine, Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Irvine, California, USA
Research areas: improving care delivery and quality of life for older patients and caregivers with a particular interest in addressing racial and ethnic disparities
Sok Ying Liaw, PhD
Professor, Head of Nursing
National University of Singapore, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies
Singapore
Research areas: the interplay between sensory science and metabolism particularly focusing on understanding the molecular, neurological, and behavioral mechanisms that underlie chemosensation (taste, smell, and chemesthesis) and their impact on metabolic disorders, obesity, and addiction
Eileen T. Lake, PhD, RN, FAAN
Edith Clemmer Steinbright Professor of Gerontology
Professor of Nursing and Sociology; Associate Director, Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Research areas: nurse work environment utilizing a nurse survey instrument,the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index
Zohra Lassi, PhD
Associate Professor, National Health and Medical Research Council Emerging Leader Fellow University of Adelaide Adelaide, Australia
Research areas: global maternal and newborn policies with a focus on community health workers and outreach services
Research areas: patient safety with emphasis on recognizing and responding to clinical deterioration; interprofessional collaboration and education, manpower nursing workforce and development; and experiential learning using simulation
Justina Yat Wa Liu, PhD, RN
Associate Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Research areas: the implementation of nutritional advice, exercise, and psycho-behavioral interventions by using gerontechnology (such as virtual reality, wearable sensors, and e-health technology) to manage fatigue, sarcopenia, low physical activity levels, falls, and low social participation among older people with frailty
Robert J. Lucero, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, FACMI
Professor of Nursing, Inaugural Audrienne H. Moseley Endowed Chair in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Nursing
Los Angeles, California, USA
Research areas: improving health outcomes of vulnerable populations using innovative health systems and informatics approaches
2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honorees
Salimah H. Meghani, PhD, MBE, RN, FAAN
Professor of Nursing and Palliative Care, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing
Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Research areas: enhancing pain and symptom management for individuals with cancer, particularly in the context of the opioid crisis
Kelly A. Metcalfe, PhD, RN, FCAHS, FAAN, FCAN
Professor and Associate Dean, Research and External Relations, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto; and Senior Scientist, Women’s College Research Institute Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Research areas: the implications of genetic testing for the cancer predisposing genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 and improving health outcomes
Ratchneewan Ross, PhD, RN, FTNSS, FAAN
Professor
The University of Louisville School of Nursing Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Research areas: mental health of culturally diverse, complex, and vulnerable populations (e.g., those who have experienced violence, stigmatization, trauma, and extreme stress)
Loredana Sasso, MSN, RN, FAAN
Scientific Director of CERSI FNOPI in Rome Professor of Nursing, Department of Health Sciences University of Genoa Genoa, Italy
Research areas: shaping Italian nursing education through helping establish the PhD program in nursing in Italy and has contributed to the development of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for European Nursing
Kathleen J. Sawin, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN
Nurse Scientist, Professor Emerita
Children’s Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Research areas: children with Spina Bifida (SB) and their families, documenting differential predictors of selfmanagement (household responsibility, communication and problem-solving self-efficacy, and everyday decision making) and QOL (mental health, coping, attitude, future expectations)
Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Global Affairs
College of Nursing, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Research areas: occupational stress, job satisfaction, and mental health in the nursing workforce
Angela Starkweather, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Chamings Endowed Professor, Assistant Dean for Research Development University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, USA
Research areas: the biopsychosocial mechanisms of pain and other distressing conditions, developing multi-level interventions to improve health and quality of life, and implementing research and evidence into practice and systems of care
Heng-Hsin Tung, PhD, DNP, FNP, RN, Senior Fellow HEA
Distinguished Professor Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan
Research areas: advancing cardiovascular care, geriatrics care, and nurse practitioner (NP) development through the application of AI with innovative strategies
Constance G. Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN
Professor, Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing
University of South Florida, College of Nursing
Tampa, Florida, USA
Research areas: the development and testing of an innovative home-based, gait/balance, and resistance exercise program for ameliorating the neuromuscular effects of chemotherapyinduced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)
The 2024 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Award Presentation is sponsored by
2024 Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Honorees
The Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award was created by the Sigma board to recognize one nurse researcher from each of Sigma’s global regions for their research, which has impacted the profession and the people it serves.
Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, PhD, MSc, RN,PGDIP, BSc, FHEA, FHKAN, FIHERD
Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
Asia Region
Research areas: promoting self-care and health selfmanagement among community-dwelling older adults, irrespective of their chronic disease status
Higinio Fernández-Sánchez, PhD, MN, BScN
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston Houston, Texas, USA
Latin America/Caribbean Region
Zhao Ni, PhD, BMed, RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor, Director of International Academic Partners and Programs, Yale University School of Nursing
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
North America Region
Research areas: using mobile technologies to prevent cardiovascular diseases and HIV/AIDS
Edward Zimbudzi, PhD, MSc Int. Health, BSc (Hons), RN
Research areas: understanding of migrant experiences and health disparities
Khadejah F. Mahmoud, PhD, MSN, RN
Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University
Zarqa, Jordan
Middle East Region
Research areas: addressing issues related to stigma associated with substance abuse
Senior Lecturer, Monash Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
Oceania Region
Research areas: optimizing self-management interventions to improve health-related quality of life of patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease
2024 inductee, Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
The University of Technology Sydney, Faculty of Health congratulates Professor Marilyn Cruickshank, from our School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Professor Cruickshank is recognised internationally as a leading Paediatric Nurse Researcher.
Congratulations!
Dr. Ratchneewan Ross
International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
DR. MARIE BAKITAS
Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship
for your induction into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame and leading well-funded early and mid-career nurse scientists moving Nursing and Healthcare forward
University of Louisville School of Nursing
Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the following individuals who received grants from 1 July 2023–30 June 2024.
Sigma Small Grants
Chelsea R. Howland, PhD, RN (Gamma Chapter and Epsilon Eta Chapter, USA)
Eileen Lake, PhD, RN (Xi Chapter, USA)
Elaine Sang, MSN (Xi Chapter, USA)
Huanyu Mou, PhD (Pi Iota at-Large Chapter, Hong Kong)
Jing Jing Su, PhD (Alpha Alpha Phi Chapter, Hong Kong)
Jorden G. Rieke, BSN (Alpha Mu Chapter, USA)
Joshua Muliira, DNP (Beta Rho at-Large Chapter, USA)
Jung Yoen Son, MSN (Rho Chapter, USA)
Meng-Li Li, PhD (Pi Iota at-Large Chapter, Hong Kong)
Nurul Huda, PhD (Indonesia)
Samuel Akyirem, MRes (Delta Mu Chapter, USA)
Sonique Sailsman, PhD (Pi Gamma at-Large Chapter, USA)
Tyler Gaedecke, BSN (Alpha Zeta Chapter, USA)
Youran Lee, MSN (USA)
Zidu Xu, MMed (Alpha Zeta Chapter, USA)
Alpha Eta Collaborative Research Grant
Vistolina Nuuyoma, PhD (Alpha Beta Beta Chapter, Namibia)
Rosemary Berkel Crisp Research Award
Karen Elizabeth Alsbrook, PhD, RN, OCN (Alpha Alpha Xi Chapter, USA)
Doris Bloch Research Award
Monica Peddle, PhD (Psi Zeta at-Large Chapter, Australia)
Joan K. Stout, RN, Research Grant
Angela Karakachian, PhD, RN (Epsilon Phi Chapter, USA)
Sigma Global Nursing Research Grant
Seda Karakaya Cataldas, PhD (Turkey); Joanna (Anneke) Rummens, PhD (Canada); Erin Ziegler, PhD (Canada); Esra Ummak, PhD (Norway); Fahriye Oflaz, PhD (Turkey); Cemile Hürrem Ayhan, PhD (Turkey)
Dr. Martha Pitel Global Nursing Research Grant
Saidy Eliana Arias Murcia, PhD (Colombia); Jose Luis Alvarez, MSc (Panama); Johanna Carolina Sánchez Castro, MSN (Germany); Ana María Cano Polanco, BA (Colombia); María Irene Carrillo Mayanquer, BA (Ecuador); Angela María Orozco Gómez, MSW (Colombia)
Co-Sponsored Partner Grants
Sigma/American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Grant
Rebecca Leslie, MSN, RN, FNP-BC (USA)
Sigma/American Board for Occupational Health Nurses Research Grant
Sungwon Park, PhD, RN (Rho Chapter, USA)
Sigma/American Nurses Credentialing Center
Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Grant Program
Annette Brant Isozaki, MSN (Iota Sigma Chapter, USA)
Sigma/Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Grant
Amit Dhir, MSN (Nu Beta at-Large Chapter, USA)
Sigma/Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Grant
Theresa Criscitelli, EdD, RN, CNOR, NE-BC (Alpha Omega Chapter, USA); Martha Kent, EdD, RN, NEA-BC (USA)
Sigma/Canadian Nurses Foundation Grant
Salima Sulaiman, PhD (Rho Delta Chapter, Canada)
Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant
Sarah Elise Janek, BSN (Beta Epsilon Chapter, USA)
Sigma/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant
Katie West, MSN, RN, CEN (USA)
Sigma/Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation End of Life Nursing Care Research Grant
Avery C. Bechthold, BSN (Nu at-Large Chapter, USA)
Sigma/Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Grant
Deena M. Woodall, MSN (Epsilon Gamma at-Large Chapter, USA)
Sigma/National Association of Hispanic Nurses Research Grant
Cristina Dominguez De Quezad, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNE (Delta Kappa Chapter, USA)
Sigma/National League for Nursing Grant
Eda Ozkara San, PhD, MBA, RN, CHSE, CTN-A, FNYAM (USA)
Sigma/Southern Nursing Research Society Grant
Susan Welch, EdD (Epsilon Omega Chapter, USA)
Sigma/Western Institute of Nursing Research Grant
Loretta Tsu, MA (Alpha Kappa at-Large Chapter, USA)
Grants are made possible through contributions to the Sigma Foundation for Nursing’s Research Fund. Learn more about Sigma’s grant opportunities at SigmaNursing.org/Grants.
Alumna
2024 Sigma Nursing
INTERNATIONAL NURSE RESEARCHER HALL OF FAME HONOREE
Honoring Eileen D. Hacker, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN
Congratulations to Eileen D. Hacker, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN, – chair and professor of Nursing at MD Anderson Cancer Center – on her upcoming induction into the prestigious International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame.
Among her contributions to the field of oncology nursing research, Dr. Hacker pioneered innovative studies focused on alleviating fatigue through physical activity interventions to improve quality of life in cancer patients and survivors. Her groundbreaking work includes a progressive research program dedicated to understanding and addressing persistent fatigue in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation survivors.
Dr. Hacker’s decades of outstanding leadership continues to impact the education and training of tomorrow’s nurse scientists and improve the lives of patients and families globally.
KELLY METCALFE
RN, PhD, FCAHS, FCAN, FAAN Professor and Associate Dean of Research & External Relations 2024 Inductee International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
The Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing congratulates Professor Kelly Metcalfe on this tremendous honour.
Dr. Metcalfe’s outstanding and innovative contributions to the field of hereditary breast cancer research, continue to improve health outcomes for women around the world.
Eileen D. Hacker, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN
MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE
100,000+ MEMBERS
600+ CHAPTERS
100+ COUNTRIES
A MEMBERSHIP THAT MATTERS
Since 1922, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, or simply Sigma, has been developing and promoting excellence in nursing.
Whether it’s the cords on graduation day or the recognition on a resume, Sigma members stand out among their peers. But being a great nurse goes beyond just recognition. That’s why Sigma has created the resources and support to help share your work with globally recognized leaders in nursing research and evidence-based practice.
MAKING NURSE LEADERS THEIR BEST
Learn more about benefits and resources specifically for nurse researchers at SigmaNursing.org/Research-Resources.
EXPAND YOUR GLOBAL NETWORK
From networking at international conferences to participating in global leadership programs, Sigma connects you with diverse leaders from around the world. Even when you’re not attending a global Sigma event, you can connect with Sigma members on The Circle, our professional networking site.
STAY UPDATED ON INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND TRENDS
Sigma publishes two peer-reviewed journals that you can access for free as a Sigma member. You can also read an article or listen to a webinar on Nursing Centered, Sigma’s online resource center, to expand your global perspective.
GET FUNDING FOR YOUR NEXT RESEARCH PROJECT
Sigma is dedicated to funding research and creating a global community of nurses who lead in using knowledge, scholarship, service, and learning to improve the health of the world’s people. Every year, Sigma sponsors and co-sponsors over 20 grants for nurse researchers.
DISSEMINATE YOUR WORK
Presenting at congress is just one way to disseminate your work. Submit a journal or Nursing Centered article or publish your work on the Sigma Repository. Sigma also provides free and discounted resources—webinars, online courses, and books—to support your writing and publishing journey.
Not a Sigma member yet? Apply to join and take advantage of the more than US $1,500+ in yearly member benefits! Learn more at Join.SigmaNursing.org.
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Recognizing Our Past Hall of Fame Inductees
Sharon D. Horner, PhD, RN, FAAN (2022)
John R. Lowe, PhD, RN, FAAN (2022)
Lynn Rew, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN (2019)
Jane D. Champion, PhD, DNP, MSN, MA, FNP, AH-PMH-CNS, FAAN, FAANP (2018)
Lorraine O. Walker, EdD, MPH, RN (2016)
Alexa K. Stuifbergen, PhD, RN, FAAN (2016)
Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN (2014)
Miyong Kim, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA (2012)
Eun-Ok Im PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN
UPCOMING SIGMA EVENTS
28-30 MARCH 2025
CREATING HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
17-20 JULY 2025
36th INTERNATIONAL NURSING RESEARCH CONGRESS
Seattle, Washington, USA
8-12 NOVEMBER 2025
48th BIENNIAL CONVENTION
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Learn more about these Sigma events and other nursing conferences around the world at SigmaNursing.org/Events.
Questions? Contact us at events@sigmanursing.org.
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