The Pilot Studies Core is designed to support the development of pilot and feasibility studies aimed at improving biobehavioral outcomes associated with critical health experiences. Studies with a focus on exploring the interaction between biology and behavior or optimizing the interplay between these human systems will be supported. Pilot and feasibility studies will include investigations of biological or behavioral measures, including microbiological, immunological, neurological, cardiopulmonary, neuroendocrine, psychobehavioral, spiritual, and developmental measures that are consistent with currently funded research programs. Specific, although not exclusive, emphasis will be placed on studies that use measures of both biological function in conjunction with behavioral manifestations. Pilot studies may include investigations to identify risk factors for adverse biobehavioral outcomes as well as to test interventions that may influence nursing-sensitive biobehavioral outcomes during or following critical health experiences. Data from pilot studies are expected to expand current research programs as well as enable the development of additional research programs in this important area of health care.
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| Sturgill, Jamie; McGee, Elizabeth; Menzies, Victoria (2014) Unique cytokine signature in the plasma of patients with fibromyalgia. J Immunol Res 2014:938576 |
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| Ameringer, Suzanne; Elswick Jr, R K; Shockey, Debra P et al. (2013) A pilot exploration of symptom trajectories in adolescents with cancer during chemotherapy. Cancer Nurs 36:60-71 |
| Menzies, Victoria; Lyon, Debra E; Elswick Jr, R K et al. (2013) Psychoneuroimmunological relationships in women with fibromyalgia. Biol Res Nurs 15:219-25 |
| Brown, Lisa F; Griffin, Junyanee; Reyna, Barbara et al. (2013) The development of a mother's internal working model of feeding. J Spec Pediatr Nurs 18:54-64 |
| Robins, Jo Lynne W; McCain, Nancy L; Elswick, R K (2012) Exploring the complexity of cardiometabolic risk in women. Biol Res Nurs 14:160-70 |
| Robins, Jo Lynne W; Elswick, R K; McCain, Nancy L (2012) The story of the evolution of a unique tai chi form: origins, philosophy, and research. J Holist Nurs 30:134-46 |
| Ameringer, Suzanne; Munro, Cindy; Elswick Jr, R K (2012) Assessing agreement between salivary alpha amylase levels collected by passive drool and eluted filter paper in adolescents with cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 39:E317-23 |
| Montpetit, Alison J (2011) A kangaroo and your research toolbox. Biol Res Nurs 13:337-9 |
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