Kimberly Pyke-Grimm PhD, RN, CNS, is a Nurse Scientist and Clinical Nurse Specialist at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, California, USA. Studying treatment decision making (TDM) in children, adolescents, and their families has been the center of her research for many years. Currently, her program of research examines adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer with a particular emphasis on TDM. Dr. Pyke-Grimm’s research also focuses on understanding the role of family and health care providers within the context of AYA treatment decision making. Supporting patient- and family-centered care and decision making through this very difficult time may help improve the chances for successful treatment in this vulnerable population. Her aim is to create developmentally appropriate interventions to support and empower AYA involvement in cancer TDM at whatever level they prefer. For more information contact IFNA member, Kimberly Pyke-Grimm.
