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Virginia L. Carrieri-Kohlman, RN, DNSc., FAAN
Professor
UCSF Dept. of Physiological Nursing
Two Koret Way, #N-611Y
San Francisco, CA 94143-0610
Telephone: (415) 476-4131 Fax: (415) 476-8899
Email: ginger.carrieri-kohlman@nursing.ucsf.edu
Research Program: Dyspnea across different illnesses. Correlates of dyspnea. Treatments to affect dyspnea in acute and chronic settings. Exercise as a treatment for dyspnea. Symptom Management (dyspnea) at end of life in lung disease.
Theoretical Focus: Physiological/psychological theories; desensitization; guided mastery. Methods: Quantitative and qualitative. Designs are descriptive, correlational, and randomized clinical trial. Instrument development as needed.
Current Projects: NIH funded research related to the effect of three exercise interventions on a) dyspnea intensity, distress, and anxiety; b) self efficacy; c) activities of daily living; and d) quality of life.
Pilot Study: Dyspnea at end of life in non-malignant lung disease.
FAAN
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BS, Cornell - NYH School of Nursing
MS, University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing
DNSc, University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing
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