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Expert Lectures
The Conference Committee is pleased to promote the Expert Lectures that will be presented at the conference.
Expert lectures provide didactic content on a focused topic related to family nursing research, education, or practice
First Concurrent Session
(Education)
Graduate Family Nursing Education Position Statement: A Report on Status and Development
(Research/Practice)
Family Nursing Knowledge Translation Research: Lessons Learned
(Research)
The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Resource for Family Researchers
Second Concurrent Session
(Research)
Quantitative Family Data Analysis
(Research)
Using Focused Ethnography to Study Family Management of Health and Illness
(Practice – presented in Spanish)
Sustainable Caring Family: A family nursing approach to transform health for caring families
(Education)
Graduate Family Nursing Education Position Statement: A Report on Status and Development
Donna Miles Curry, RN, PhD, PCNS-BC
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio USA
To complement the 2013 IFNA Statement on Pre-licensure Family Nursing Education, the Education Committee tackles the development a position statement on family nursing education in graduate programs from 2015-2015 with anticipated approval by the IFNA board in 2017. This current status of this position statement will be presented as well as the challenges of development. Development of the position statement includes a critical review of the literature and consultation with experts in graduate nursing. The position statement is based on the components of a professional educational curriculum – philosophy, outcomes, content, strategies and evaluation. It concludes with a pedagogical model.
(Research/Practice)
Family Nursing Knowledge Translation Research: Lessons Learned
Fabie Duhamel, RN, PhD
University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec Canada
While there has been continued growth in family nursing knowledge, the complex process of implementing and sustaining family nursing in health care settings continues to be a challenge for family nursing researchers. There is a critical need for more research methods and research evidence about how to best move family nursing knowledge into action. This Expert Lecture presents lessons learned from three recent research studies that used a knowledge translation model to promote practice changes in health care settings. Methodological and clinical issues are addressed that provide a guide for future research studies designed to change practice in the clinical setting.
(Research)
The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Resource for Family Researchers
Nancy Havill, CNM, PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
Over 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual. Visual information is retained at a rate more than three times that conveyed via text or speech because our brains are prewired to visually interpret relationships between objects. Configuring complex data sets, such as those associated with family research, into attractive visualizations renders the data more accessible and understandable, and avoids the cognitive overload associated with processing written or spoken information. This lecture will present an overview on the art and science of data visualizations for family research analysis and dissemination.
(Research)
Choosing a Methodological Approach and Methods when Undertaking Qualitative Research with Child, Young People and Families
Alison Rodriguez, PhD
Joanna Smith, PhD
Linda Milnes, PhD
Veronica Swallow, PhD
University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Qualitative methods are useful for exploring the complexities of social, economic, political and environmental factors that affect health and well-being, as well as healthcare from a recipient’s perspective, and are particularly suited to undertaking research with children, young people and families. Making informed decisions about the design, and data collection and analysis methods are not easy because of the diverse range of qualitative methods, each with different ontological and epistemological underpinnings, perspectives and purposes. This workshop will enable participants to consider the rationale for decisions in relation to choosing the methodological approach and appropriate methods to meet the study aims.
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(Research)
Quantitative Family Data Analysis
George J. Knafl, PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
This workshop will address family data, that is, data from multiple family members, and quantitative approaches for analyzing such data that account for correlation within responses from members of the same family. Family data require the same kinds of analyses as for other non-family data, including summary statistics, regression, analysis of variance, mediation, moderation, factor analysis, and cluster analysis. However, standard methods that assume independent observations require adjustment to use with family data to account for intra-familial correlation. A survey will be provided of family data types and analysis methods along with example analyses based on actual family data sets.
(Research)
Using Focused Ethnography to Study Family Management of Health and Illness
Roberta S. Rehm, PhD, RN, FAAN
University of California San Francisco, USA
Researchers can use focused ethnographic methods to investigate the complex challenges facing families as they navigate health and illness of family members. Ethnographic methods of interview, observation, and examination of materials and documents are familiar, but in focused ethnography aims are specific and often directed to provide data that can be turned toward practical purposes such as development or cultural tailoring of interventions, modification of institutional policies, or understanding family responses to specific health or social challenges. Using examples from completed or in-process studies, Dr. Rehm will analyze and explain the process and outcomes of focused ethnographic research.
(Practice)
Where are the Spiritual Care Practices in Family Nursing?: Do not despair, they are present whenever……!!
Lorraine M Wright, RN, PhD
Univeristy of Calgary, Canada
Family nurses do practice in the spiritual domain! As healers of illness suffering, spiritual care practices are foundational in family nursing even if not recognized as such. It has been determined from research and clinical practice that when suffering is softened, family healing can occur. From 40 years of clinical practice and study, I will offer the most effective spiritual care practices that can invite illness healing highlighted with actual clinical and personal illness narratives. Spiritual care practices can occur whenever a foundation of therapeutic conversations are brought forth in a context of love and curious compassion is evident.
(Practice)
Sustainable Caring Family: A family nursing approach to transform health for caring families
(Presented in Spanish)
Ana Canga, PhD, RN
Nuria Esandi, PhD, RN
University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
Chronic diseases and long-term care context requires family nurses to share the illness and care trajectory with the family and to help them to travel it together. Most recent family models emphasize the importance of understanding the family’s view of their world as a guide for nursing care.
The SCF model advocates for achieving what is called ‘Sustainable Caring Family’ (SCF): ‘families which can carry out long term care without exhausting its physical, emotional, relational and spiritual resources and continue their family life project, based on their family strengths and using those resources that positively reinforce their caring experience’. For this to be achieved the SCF model suggests specific areas where nurse can complete exhaustive assessment and develop interventions aligned with family goals and unique circumstances. The SCF’ philosophy relies on ‘providing families with the necessary skills and strategies to accept and live with the condition in the best way possible based on a global commitment of all involved’.
This lecture, therefore, provides content on how the SCF is being integrated into research, education and practice.
Pre-conference Workshops
The IFNA Conference Committee is pleased to announce seven fabulous Pre-conference Workshops for IFNC13. The description for each workshop is provided below.
A Social Media Primer for Family Nursing Scholars
Presented In Spanish
Promoción de una ‘Familia Cuidadora Sostenible’ (FCS): herramientas para la valoración e intervención familiar
(Promoting ‘Sustainable Caring Family’: Strategies for family nursing assessment and intervention)
Family Care Needs and Chronic Disease Self-Management
Novel Practices for Developing and Testing Family-Focused Interventions
Applying IFNA Competencies through Nursing Education and Practice
Implementing Evidence to Meet the Needs of Families
A Social Media Primer for Family Nursing Scholars
Presenters:
Janice M. Bell, RN, PhD
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta Canada
Wilma Schroeder, MMFT, RN, BN
Red River College, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Joel G. Anderson, PhD
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Wendy Looman, PhD, APRN, CNP
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Level of Workshop: Novice / Intermediate
Description:
Whether you are curious about using social media or have several years of experience, this workshop is for family nursing scholars who wish to deepen and extend both their understanding as well as their applied skills in the academic/scholarly use of social media related to #familynursing. This pre-conference workshop skillfully blends both the “why” and “how to” of several social media channels to advance family nursing knowledge. The focus is on how your academic scholarship in family nursing can be advanced through social media and, reciprocally, how social media can advance growth/spread of ideas to make family nursing more visible.
IFNC13 PreConference Social Media Toolkit 1
Presented In Spanish
Promoción de una ‘Familia Cuidadora Sostenible’ (FCS): herramientas para la valoración e intervención familiar
(Promoting ‘Sustainable Caring Family’: Strategies for family nursing assessment and intervention)
Presenters:
Ana Canga, PhD, RN
University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
Nuria Esandi, PhD, RN
University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
Chrisitina Alfaro
University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
Level of Workshop: Intermediate
Description:
Care has a profound impact upon the family unit, and the need for help families have in managing their emotional, physical, relational and spiritual well-being. Promoting what we call ‘Sustainable Caring Family’ is therefore paramount for the future sustainability of the ‘caring family.’ This workshop provides a brief overview of the ‘Sustainable Caring Family’ concept and how it can inform family assessment and intervention. Practical examples will be offered. Additionally we will discuss strategies that work when conducting assessment with ‘caring families.’
Family Care Needs and Chronic Disease Self-Management
Presenter:
Sharon Denham, PhD, RN, CNE
Texas Women’s University, Dallas, Texas USA
Level of Workshop: Intermediate
Description:
As the world’s people age, they are likely to be living with four or more chronic illnesses. Medical professionals often fail to provide the education necessary to self-manage these conditions. Tendencies to view adults as independently able to care for themselves often means they are inadequately prepared for optimum disease management. However, family members and households are not independent from individuals. Nurses must be prepared to provide the family-focused education needed for optimum care. This presentation provides directions for 21st century nurses’ education and clinical practice to optimize disease management and improve life quality.
Family Functioning and Family Outcomes: State of the Science, Measurement, Design, Translation to Practice and Policy
Presenters:
Suzanne Feetham, PhD, RN, FAAN
Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC USA
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Kathleen Knafl, PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA
Naohiro Hohashi, PhD, RN, PHN
Kobe University, Kobe, Japan
Junko Honda, PhD, RN, RHN, CTN-A
Kobe University, Kobe Japan
Level of Workshop: Intermediate / Advanced
Description:
This workshop addresses the state of the science of the theories, design, methods and measures of family functioning. Included are results of a synthesis of research of family functioning, a description of the research leading to the development of the Family Environment Map (FEM-E) and strategies used to translate the FEM-E to practice. Actions to translate the science of family functioning to inform policy and transform health care related to contemporary social issues affecting families, such as refugees and families living in poverty are described.
Novel Practices for Developing and Testing Family-Focused Interventions
Presenters:
Kathleen Knafl, PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA
Janet Deatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Catherine (Kit) Chesla, RN, PhD, FAAN
University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California USA
Level: Intermediate
Description:
The intent of the workshop is to examine the nature of family-focused interventions, including design options, theoretical grounding, implementation strategies, and strategies for enhancing internal and external validity. Drawing on both the literature and their firsthand experiences developing and testing community-based and problem solving family-focused interventions, presenters will provide practical guidance for anyone interested in undertaking a family-focused intervention study. Through discussion and small group work, participants will have an opportunity to receive input on their own research.
Applying IFNA Competencies through Nursing Education and Practice
Presenters:
Sandra Eggenberger, PhD, RN
Norma Krumwiede, EdD, RN
Stacey VanGelderen, DNP, RN
Kelly Krumwiede, PhD, RN
Colleen Royle EdD, RN
Marilyn Swan, PhD, RN
Cyrus Azarbod, PhD
Guarionex Salivia, PhD
Julie Frederick, DBA, RN
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota USA
Level of Workshop: Intermediate
Description:
Participants will identify innovative ways to incorporate IFNA competencies related to family-focused nursing into their simulation scenarios, courses and curriculum. Simulation scenario video exemplars will highlight the IFNA generalist competencies for nursing practice and engage participants in real world care of vulnerable families. Practical approaches of assessment, evaluation, and analytics will be presented to enhance teaching-learning practices.
Implementing Evidence to Meet the Needs of Families
Presenters:
Sonia Hines, RN, Cert IV TAE. BN, Grad Dip Ed (Adult & Tertiary), MAppSci (research), PhD candidate
Mater Misericordiae Limited, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Kate Kynoch RN, Cert IV TAE, BN, MN, PhD
Mater Misericordiae Limited, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Level of Workshop: Novice / Intermediate / Advanced
Description:
This evidence implementation workshop is an introduction into the wonderful world of implementing research evidence into practice specifically focused on meeting the needs of families in the healthcare context. In the workshop we will explore the principles involved in evidence implementation, understanding the influence of the clinical context on successful practice change including barriers and facilitators to the implementation of family nursing, introduce a range of implementation strategies specifically targeted at families, and discuss methods for evaluating successful practice changes. This workshop is designed for all levels. Participants will take part in discussions and small group exercises to develop their knowledge and skills in evidence implementation to meet the needs of families.
Sponsors / Exhibitors
IFNA acknowledges the generosity and support of the Sponsors / Exhibitors for the 13th International Family Nursing Conference, June 14 – 17, 2017.
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Local sponsorship and support
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Janet A. Deatrick and John P. AshCatherine L. GillissCarol Loveland-Cherry | |
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Keynote Presenters
Opening Keynote “Who are you from?”
Martha Driessnack, PhD, PPCNP-BC, RN
Associate Professor
Oregon Health & Science University
School of Nursing
Portland, Oregon USA
This opening session weaves children’s art and stories with emerging research on the importance of intergenerational relationships and family lore, shifting the common question of “Where are you from?” to the more revealing “Who are you from?”
Martha Driessnack is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of practice with children and families. She received her BSN from the Ohio State University, MSN from Yale University, and PhD from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), with a minor in art therapy from Marylhurst University. She then completed the NINR Summer Genetics Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a post-doctoral research fellowship in clinical genetics at the University of Iowa.
Her program of research revolves around the active engagement of children in all matters of health-related research and practice. To date, much of her work has centered on the integration of child-centric techniques, including the use of art to facilitate communication. To date, she has engaged children in a wide array of conversations, from health-related symptoms, such as fear and pain, to understanding complex topics, such as genetic origins, disease causation, risk, and/or inheritance. Using art, she continues to be in awe of the degree to which children are able to communicate their needs, experiences, and challenges and the nuanced insights they provide about themselves, their families, and health.
In her keynote address, she will highlight how to integrate various forms of art into family-focused research.
One of the key points she likes to make is family stories are important. Join her to learn why.
Day 2 Keynote: “The Family and Family Nursing in Spain”
The IFNC13 Conference Committee is pleased to announce the Keynote for Day 2 of the conference which will focus on family and family nursing in Spain. This theme was selected in response to your feedback from our previous conference that you would like to hear more about the nature of families and family nursing in our host country.
Carolina Montoro-Gurich, PhD
Professor of Human Geography
University of Navarra
Pamplona, Spain
Dr. Montoro-Gurich is the Vice Dean of Research at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Sub Director of the Institute of Sciences for the Family at the University of Navarra. Dr. Montoro-Gurich’s research focuses primarily on migration and family policies. The presentation will give IFNC13 participants a perspective on family health issues in Spain and Europe.
Cristina Garcia-Vivar, PhD, MSc, RN
Director of International Affairs of the Spanish General Council of Nurses
Associate Professor
School of Nursing, University of Navarra
Pamplona, Spain
Dr. Garcia-Vivar’s program of research focuses on teaching family nursing interventions to practicing nurses to help them to support families who are caring for a relative with chronic illness. In addition, Dr. Garcia-Vivar is a valued leader in IFNA through her roles on the Board of Directors and the IFNA Practice and Conference Committees. Her presentation will complement the keynote talk from Dr. Montoro-Gurich concerning key issues and family nursing in Spain.
Closing Keynote “We Are Family: The Science of Family Caregiving“
Janet A. Deatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor Emerita of Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Janet A. Deatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN is Professor Emerita of Nursing and formerly the Shearer Endowed
Term Chair in Healthy Community Practice and Director of the Center for Health Equity Research at the
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Dr. Deatrick is internationally known for her contributions
to the science of family caregiving. Deatrick’s research focuses on a family-centered approach to care
that supports family management and encompasses family strengths through provider-family
partnerships. Her work is a catalyst to the development of family nursing and to the standards of
clinical care for vulnerable families and their children. Her groundbreaking research pioneered the use of
innovative qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches to better understand how families
integrate the care of youth who have serious chronic conditions and who have survived childhood brain
tumors. She has published 125 peer-reviewed articles in 46 different journals and in 16 book chapters.
Her excellence in family nursing research was been recognized by the 2016 Claire M. Fagin
Distinguished Researcher Award from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, the 2007
Eastern Nursing Research Society’s Suzanne Feetham Nurse Scientist Family Research Award for Senior
Investigators, and the 2007 Distinguished Contribution to Family Nursing Research award with Kathleen
Knafl and Agatha Gallo. Her contributions to research training and clinical practice are based on her
dedication to educating and mentoring the next generation of family nurses. Her excellence in teaching
was been recognized by the 1994 Christian and Nancy Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching and
the 2013 Barbara J. Lowery Doctoral Student Organization Faculty Award from the School of Nursing.
Her professional service and impact were recognized by a 1999 Achievement Award, University of
Illinois Alumni Association and by 1992 fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing.
She is a long-standing member of IFNA, served as co-chair of 12th IFNA’s conference in Odense
Denmark, and currently serves as chair of IFNA’s Resources Advancement Committee.
