Kathleen (Kathy) Knafl, PhD, FAAN, Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, is completing a research synthesis of studies addressing the intersection of family life and childhood chronic conditions. Dr. Knafl welcomes questions from anyone interested in synthesis research and would be happy to share resources developed while completing the study. Currently, she is a member of research teams addressing parenting a seriously ill child, decision making related to cancer clinical trial participation, and family adaptation to Down syndrome. The latter is led by fellow IFNA member Marcia Van Riper and includes a team of international researchers, many of whom are IFNA members.
Dr. Knafl was recently honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois at Chicago for her contributions to family research and the knowledge base for supporting families who are facing the challenges of childhood chronic illness.
Dr. Knafl served as co-chair of the 12th International Family Nursing Conference in Odense, Denmark in 2013 and is currently serving a third term on the IFNA Board of Directors as Treasurer. For more information contact IFNA member, Kathleen Knafl.
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