Journal article
Neuroimaging Methods for Nursing Science
Nursing research (New York), Vol.69(3), pp.219-226
05/01/2020
DOI: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000410
PMCID: 7372956
PMID: 31804432
Abstract
Background
Since the inception of magnetic resonance imaging, thousands of studies have appeared in the literature reporting on multiple imaging techniques. However, there is a paucity of neuroimaging research programs developed by nurse scientists.
Objectives
The purpose of this article is to introduce the nurse scientist to complex neuroimaging methods with the ultimate goal of creating impetus for future use of brain imaging in nursing research.
Methods
This article reviews common neuroimaging methods, presents vocabulary frequently used in neuroimaging work, provides information on access to resources in neuroimaging education, and discusses considerations for use of neuroimaging in research.
Results
Ten imaging modalities are reviewed, including structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, and encephalography.
Discussion
Choosing an imaging modality for research depends on the nature of the research question, needs of the patient population of interest, and resources available to the novice and seasoned nurse scientist. Neuroimaging has the potential to innovate the study of symptom science and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration in research.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Neuroimaging Methods for Nursing Science
- Creators
- Sebastian W. Atalla - University of New HampshireLaura Beth Kalvas - University of New HampshireJenna L. Campbell - University of New HampshireAlison R. Anderson - University of New Hampshire at ManchesterRonald L. Cowan - University of New HampshireKathy Wright - University of New HampshireAngela C. Humbel - University of New HampshireTodd B. Monroe - University of New Hampshire
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Nursing research (New York), Vol.69(3), pp.219-226
- DOI
- 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000410
- PMID
- 31804432
- PMCID
- 7372956
- NLM abbreviation
- Nurs Res
- ISSN
- 0029-6562
- eISSN
- 1538-9847
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- T32NR014225 / National Institute of Nursing Research of the National Institutes of Health; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) K23AG046379; R01AG059861; R21AG049332; R21AG045735 / National Institute of Aging of the National Institutes of Health; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) F31NR018586 / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) John A. Hartford Foundation Atlantic Philanthropies Mayday Fund
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2020
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984446064802771
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