BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Provide the following information for the key personnel and other significant contributors in the order listed on Form Page 2.Follow this format for each person. DO NOT EXCEED FOUR PAGES.
NAME
Wambach, Karen / POSITION TITLE
Associate Professor
eRA COMMONS USER NAME
kwambach
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, and include postdoctoral training.)
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION / DEGREE
(if applicable) / YEAR(s) / FIELD OF STUDY
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN / BSN / 1982 / Nursing
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ / MS / 1989 / Maternal/Newborn Nursing
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ / PhD / 1993 / Nursing/Clinical Research
A. Positions and Honors
Professional Experience
1982 Staff Nurse (Medical/Surgical), St. John’s Hospital, Red Wing, MN
1983-1985 Staff Nurse (Obstetrics), Maryvale Samarian Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
1986-1989 Staff Nurse (Obstetrics), Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
1989-1991 Research Associate, University of Arizona College of Nursing
1992-1993 Clinical Instructor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
1994-2000 Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
2000-2005 Assistant Professor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
2005-Pres Associate Professor (tenured), University of Kansas, School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS
Honors, Awards, and Memberships
1989-1991 National Research Service Award, Institutional Pre-doctoral Fellowship, College of Nursing, University of Arizona. Sponsor: Sandra Ferketich, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN.
1989-Pres Association for Women’s Health Obstetric, & Neonatal Nurses, Member
1990-Pres Sigma Theta Tau International, Member
1991-1993 National Research Service Award, Individual Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, National Center for Nursing Research. Sponsor, Elaine Jones, R.N., Ph.D., College of Nursing, University of Arizona
1994-Pres Midwest Nursing Research Society, Member
1995-2002 Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Chapter, Univ of KS - Vice-President, Treasurer
1996-Pres International Lactation Consultants Association, Member
2000 – 2011 Reviewer: AWHONN Lifelines, MCN-American Journal of Maternal, Child Nursing; Journal of Human Lactation, Pediatric Nursing
2001 University of Kansas Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award.
2002-2004 International Lactation Consultants Association, Kansas City Affiliate Co-Chair
2003-2004 Midwest Nursing Research Society, Child Bearing Related Research Section, Chair
2003-2007 NIH-NINR, Adhoc Nursing Study Section Reviewer, Nursing Science: Children and Family
2004-2006 International Lactation Consultants Association, Chair of International Research Committee
2004 University of Kansas Medical Center Distinguished Researcher Award
2004 Sigma Theta Tau International Pinnacle Award for Computer-Based Professional Education Technology Award for Region 3:Web-based Nurse Educator Certificate.
2004 American Journal of Nursing Award for the Breastfeeding and Human Lactation 3rd edition. Wambach and Rojjanasrirat chapter on employment and breastfeeding in this book.
2008 Midwest Nursing Research Society Honor a Researcher Award
2008 CDC Special Emphasis Panel 2008. Breastfeeding Grant Reviewer
2009-2012 International Lactation Consultants Association, Board of Directors, Director of Research and Special Projects
2010 Phyllis Lawrence Keeney Teaching Award. University of Kansas School of Nursing.
C. Selected peer-reviewed publications
Publications
1. Wambach, K.A. (1997). Breastfeeding intention and outcome. A test of the theory of planned behavior. Research in Nursing & Health, 20, 51-59.
2. Wambach, K.A. (1998). Fatigue in breastfeeding primiparae over the first nine weeks postpartum. Journal of Human Lactation, 14, 219-23.
3. Wambach, K.A. Boyle, D., Hagemaster, J., Teel, C., Langner, B., Fazzone, P., Connors, H., Smith, C., Forbes, S. (1999). Beyond correspondence, videoconference, and voice mail: Internet-based masters courses in nursing. Journal of Nursing Education, 38, 267-271.
4. Wambach, K.A. & Cole, C. (2000). Breastfeeding and adolescents. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 29, 282-294.
5. Boyle, D., & Wambach, K.A. (2001). Interaction in graduate nursing web-based instruction. Journal of Professional Nursing, 17, 128-134.
6. Thurmond, V., Wambach, K., Frey, B. & Connors, H. (2002). Evaluation of student satisfaction: Determining the impact of a web-based environment by controlling for student characteristics. American Journal of Distance Education, 16,169-189.
7. Nielson, S., & Wambach, K.A., (2003). Patient satisfaction with an early discharge postpartum home visit program. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 32, 190-198.
8. Wambach, K.A. (2003) Lactation mastitis: A description of women’s experiences. Journal of Human Lactation. 19, 24 - 34.
9. Wambach, K. & Koehn, M. (2004). Experiences of infant feeding decision-making among urban economically disadvantaged pregnant adolescents. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 48, 361-370.
10. Bonnel, W. & Wambach, K. (2005). A nurse educator teaching with technologies course: More than teaching on the Web. Journal of Professional Nursing, 21, 59-65.
11. Wambach, K., Campbell, S., Gill, S., Dodgson, J., Abiona, T., Heinig, M.J. (2005). Clinical Lactation Practice: 20 Years of Evidence. Journal of Human Lactation, 21, 245-258.
12. Wambach, K. & Cohen, S. (2009). Breastfeeding experiences of adolescent mothers. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 24, 244-254.
13. Riordan, J. & Wambach, K. (2010). Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 4th edition. Boston: Jones and Bartlett.
14. Rojjanasrirat, W., Wambach, K., Sousa, V. & Gajewski, B. (2010). Psychometric evaluation of the Employer Support for Breastfeeding Questionnaire (ESBQ). Journal of Human Lactation, 26, 286-296.
15. Wambach, K., Aaronson, L., Breedlove, G., Domian, E., Rojjanasrirat, W., & Yeh, H. (e-pub before print September, 2010). A randomized controlled trial of breastfeeding support and education for adolescent mothers. Western Journal of Nursing Research. PMID: 20876551
C. Research Support
Ongoing Research
Wambach (PI) 06/01/2010 – 05/31/2011
KU School of Nursing, Office of Nursing Grants and Research Summer Faculty Research Award ($5000).
Exploring Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding in Latino Mothers.
This study will explore the experiences of Latino breastfeeding mothers regarding choices and behaviors related to exclusive versus partial breastfeeding. Level of acculturation will also be described.
Davis A. (PI). Maternal Multiple Health Behavior Change Study. 06/01/2010 – 05/31/2011
Funding Source: N/A.
Description: In preparation for a clinical trial, this pilot study will survey pregnant women regarding current use of technology such as computers, the Internet, social networking sites, text messaging, and interest in receiving health care via computer technology; current plans for and past breastfeeding practices; current and past tobacco use and interest in smoking cessation; current weight status; perceptions regarding overweight in current children; depression; and verbal/physical abuse.
Role: Co-Investigator
Completed Research
1RO1NR007773-02 Wambach (PI) 06/01/2003-12/31/2007
National Institutes of Health
Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Adolescents.
The overall objective of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) was to test developmentally sensitive interventions to enhance breastfeeding decision-making and increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding among disadvantaged adolescent mothers. The trial tested the effects of a comprehensive prenatal, in-hospital, and postpartum educational and support intervention provided by a lactation consultant – peer counselor team
Breedlove (PI) 10/1/2007-12/31/2008
Funding source: N/A. The Perceived Experience of Peer Counselors in Providing Social Support and Perinatal and Breastfeeding Education to Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents In a Randomized Controlled Trial
This was a descriptive study involving the peer counselors who were part of the intervention team in the clinical trial “Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Adolescents”. Individual semi-structured interviews were used to gain understanding about the perceived experience of peer counselors’ training, duties, and interventions; the perceived impact of the peer counselor interventions on the study participant outcomes; and whether the peer counselor experience influenced their personal health concepts and advancing career.
Role: Co-Investigator
Rojjansrirat (PI) 09/01/2009- 12/31/2010
International Lactation Consultant Association. Feasibility and Reliability of In-home Telehealth Breastfeeding Support.
This study evaluated the feasibility and reliability of telehealth methods for assessing and providing lactation support in women’s homes, as well as the perceptions of women who receive breastfeeding support via videoconferencing. Telehealth in this context is new and evaluation is needed to guide delivery of breastfeeding support and consultation using videoconferencing.
Role: Co-Investigator