Leanne Boehm
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Anxiety Sensitivity: ‘What If’ Fears Impact Care for ICU Patients, During and After Hospitalization
Clinicians need to have a better understanding of the potential impact of patients’ anxiety sensitivity, or “fear of fear,” according to an article published in American Journal of Critical Care. When a patient has anxiety sensitivity, they misinterpret nonthreatening symptoms as threatening, assessing the potential meaning across physical, social or cognitive domains. These “what if” thoughts may trigger a spiral effect, stimulating the nervous system and resulting in stronger sensations and further catastrophic misinterpretations. Read MoreNov 8, 2023
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Vanderbilt nursing professor collaborates with VUMC ICU Recovery Center on $3.6M study of telemedicine and post-intensive care syndrome recovery
Post-intensive care syndrome includes yearslong cognitive, physical, mental and socioeconomic impairments. Led by world renowned experts in ICU recovery care at Vanderbilt, this transinstitutional study will facilitate best practice development of comprehensive care programs for patients and caregivers after leaving ICU. Read MoreSep 13, 2023
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Four School of Nursing faculty named American Academy of Nursing fellows
Being named a fellow is one of the highest distinctions the nursing profession bestows, as it recognizes the impact an individual has made on health, health care and nursing. Professors Jennifer Kim and Rolanda Johnson and Assistant Professors Leanne Boehm and Lori Schirle will be inducted into the academy on Oct. 7. Read MoreAug 29, 2023
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11 faculty proposals awarded 2019 Discovery Grants
Eleven Vanderbilt faculty projects have been awarded 2019 Discovery Grants to advance new ideas and cutting-edge scholarship in core disciplines. Read MoreJun 28, 2019