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CURRICULUM VITAE

Gwen Karilyn Wyatt 1.0 CONTACT INFORMATION

Work Address College of Nursing 1355 Bogue Street, Room C345 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1317 Phone: (517) 353-6672 or (517) 432-5511 Fax: (517) 353 - 4587 E-mail: [email protected]

2.0 EDUCATION

1988 Ph.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Major: Counseling and Educational Psychology

1980 M.S.N., Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. 1975 R.N., Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing, Detroit, MI 1973 M.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Major: Education 1969 B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Major: Education 2.1 LICENSE & CERTIFICATION

2004-present Certified Advance Care Planning Facilitator 2003-present Certified Graduate End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (G-

ELNEC) Trainer 2001-present Certified End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)

Trainer 2010-present Therapeutic Touch International Association-Qualified

Therapeutic Touch Practitioner

mailto:[email protected]


1975-Present Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Michigan; Number 111964

2013-Present Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

3.0 PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Academic Experience 1/2015-12/2015 Director, PhD Curriculum, College of Nursing, Michigan State

University, East Lansing, MI 2004-present Professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2001-2004 Director, End of Life: Center for Excellence, Michigan State

University, East Lansing, MI 1995-2003 Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Michigan State University,

East Lansing, MI 1980-1995 Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Michigan State University,

East Lansing, MI 3/1980-8/1980 Instructor, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lansing Community College,

Lansing, MI 1977-1978 Instructor, Cardiac Care, School of Nursing, Hurley Medical

Center, Flint, MI 1975-1977 Instructor, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lansing Community College,

Lansing, MI Clinical Experience 1980-1983 Practitioner, Hypertension Program, Dr. Clifford Hale, Lansing, MI 6/1979-9/1979 Director, Camp Health Clinic, Camp Tamarack, Ortonville, MI 1975-1977 Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI International Experience 1/1991-4/1991 Oncology Lecturer and Consultant, Christian Medical College,

College of Nursing, Vellore, South India (Sabbatical)


3/1990-4/1990 Oncology Lecturer, Langmore Health Foundation, Trinidad, West

Indies 6/1989-7/1989 Oncology Consultant, Ministry of Health, Division of Nursing,

Trinidad, West Indies 4.0 RESEARCH FUNDING

Wyatt, G. (Co-PI), & Sikorskii, A. (Co-PI). (2016-2017). NCI Diversity Supplement for Using SMART Design to Improve Symptom Management Strategies among Cancer Patients. (Budget $150,000). Grant Number R01CA193706. Not funded.

Wyatt, G. (Co-PI), Sikorskii, A. (Co-PI), Lehto, R. (2015-2019). Using SMART Design to

Improve Symptom Management Strategies among Cancer Patients. (Budget $2,257,151). Grant Number R01CA193706. Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (PI), Sikorskii, A., Holmstrom, A. & Luo, Z. (2011-2016; and NCE 5/1/16-

4/31/17). Home-Based Symptom Management via Reflexology for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients, National Institutes of Health (Budget $3,120,323). Grant Number 1R01CA157459-01. Funded.

Zick, S.M., Wyatt, G.K. (Co-I), Rawi, S.A., Merel, G., Burris, B., Sing, V., Litzinger, A., &

Harris, R. (2010-2015). Acupressure and Fatigue. National Cancer Institute. (Budget $2,494,819). R01. Grant Number R01CA151445-01. Funded.

Wyatt, G. K. (PI), & Sikorskii, A. (2008-2016). Saw Palmetto during Radiotherapy for

Prostate Cancer. Michigan State University Foundation. (Budget $20,000). Funded.

Lehto, R., Wyatt, G. (Co-I), Sikorskii, A, Holtz, B. (2014-2015). Telehealth Mindfulness

Therapy: A Lung Cancer Pilot Study (Budget $10,000). MNRS seed grant. (Budget $10,000). Funded.

Wyatt, G. K., (2016) Mentored R. Lehto on NIH-funded 2016 MGH Workshop on

Research Methods in Supportive Oncology. Wyatt, G.K. (PI), Sikorskii, A., McVary, K., Griffith, K. (2011-2014). Saw Palmetto:

Symptom Management for Men During Radiation Therapy. Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), Michigan State University. (Budget $25,000). Funded.


Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G.K. (Co-I), Given, B. (2012-2013). Validation of PROMIS Measures among Family Caregivers. Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), Michigan State University. (Budget $25,000). Funded.

Lehto, R., Sturtevant, J., Wyatt, G.K. (2012-2014). Mindfulness Therapy for Individuals

with Lung Cancer. Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI), Michigan State University. (Budget $25,000). Funded.

Hughes, A. (2011-2012). Aging Women’s Sexual Health and Provider Communication.

Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) award. (Wyatt, G.K., Faculty Mentor). National Institutes of Health. (Budget $75,000). Funded.

Nettleman, M. & Leach, R. (PI – 2011-2012), Holzman, C. (PI – 2012 -2014). K12

(BIRCWH) – NIH Institutional Mentored Research Career Development Program Award. (Wyatt, G.K., Faculty Mentor). (Budget $2,000,000) Funded.

Wong, R., & Wyatt, G. K. (Co-I) (2008-2014). A Phase II/III Study Comparing Acupuncture

–like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) Versus Pilocarpine in Treating Early Radiation-Induced Xerostomia. Supported by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0537). National Cancer Institute for Community Clinical Oncology Program Support. Grant number U10 CA21661. Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (PI), Sikorskii A., Mukherjee, R., & Bush, T. (2008-2010). Therapeutic Stimulation Device for Breast Cancer Patients. CON and Engineering Pilot Project. Funds provided by MSU Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRGS), Colleges of Nursing and Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. (Budget $30,000). Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (PI), Sikorskii, A., & Rahbar, H. (2005-2011). Reflexology: An Intervention for

Advanced Breast Cancer. National Cancer Institute. (Budget $ 3,120,692). Grant number 1RO1 CA104883-01A1. Funded.

Seider, M.J., & Wyatt, G.K. (Co-I) (2005-2014). Randomized Phase III Trial to Evaluate

Radiopharmaceuticals and Zolendronic Acid in the Palliation of Osteoblastic Metastases from Lung, Breast, and Prostate Cancer. Supported by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0517). National Cancer Institute for Community Clinical Oncology Program Support. Grant number U10 CA37422. Funded.

Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii, A. (2008-2009). Establishing an Interrater Reliability of an

Energy Assessment Instrument. Michigan State University College of Nursing. (Budget $3,707). Funded.


Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii, A. (2008). Michigan State University, College of Nursing Summer Scholar Funds for CAM knowledge instrument development research project. (Budget $4,360). Funded.

Wills, C.E., Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii, A. (2008-2009). CAM Decision-Making Pilot

Instrument Development. Michigan State University, College of Nursing Research Center and Ohio State University, College of Nursing. (Budget $5,000). Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (2007). Michigan State University, College of Nursing Summer Scholar Funds

Award for research pilot. (Budget $6,500). Funded.

Laird-Fick, H. & Wyatt, G.K. (2007) Family Research: Teaching Multidisciplinary health professional teams to conduct end of life discussions using simulated families. MSU Communication Arts & Sciences. (Budget $2,500). Funded.

Tobe E. (PI), & Wyatt, G.K. (Co-PI), (2005). Financial and Advance Care Planning. MSU

Extension Area of Expertise (AoE) Competitive Programming Fund. (Budget $5,000). Funded.

Vander Laan, K., & Wyatt, G.K. (2005). Marian Peterson Nursing Research Endowment

Fund. (Budget $200.00). Funded. VanderLann, K., & Wyatt, G.K. (2004-2006). Advance Care Planning: Caring

Conversations For Now and Later. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation. 2004 Student Award Program. (Budget $3,000). Funded.

Peterson, L.M., Harrison, L., & Wyatt, G.K. (2004-2005). A Conference Preparing Faith

Communities to be Advance Care Planning Advocates. Rallying Points Certificate Program through Last Acts and funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (Budget $7,500). Funded.

Blair, J. (2003). Pain and Fatigue Management for Women Undergoing Chemotherapy: A

Research Training Experience. Submitted to the United States Army Department of Defense (DoD) for the Clinical Research Nurse Award. (Wyatt, G.K., Mentor). (Budget $200,000). Funded.

Gardiner, J. (2003-2004). Use of Regression Models in Cost-Effectiveness Analyses.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (Wyatt, G.K., Clinical Consultant). (Budget $293,871-year 1). Funded.

Jablonski, A. (2003-2005). Symptom Experience and Quality of Life of End Stage Renal

Disease Patients on Hemodialysis. (Wyatt, G.K., Mentor). NRSA (Budget $200,000). Funded.


Symonds, L, Wyatt, G., Brody, H., & Berger, K. (2003-2005). The Placebo Response: Neural Mechanisms of Placebo Analgesia. Institutional Research Grant Program at Michigan State University. (Budget $65,178). Funded.

Paneth, N. (2000-2004). Training Clinical Researchers for Community Settings. National

Institutes of Health, K-01 grant. (Wyatt, G.K., Mentor). (Budget $200,000/year). Funded.

Gift, A. & Given, B.A. (1999-2004). End of Life: Center for Excellence. Competitive

Strategic Partnership Grants, Michigan State University Foundation. (Wyatt, G.K., Center Director 2000-2004). (Budget $526,000). Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. & Collins, C. (2000-2003). Yoga for Breast Cancer. Pilot, Provost Office,

Michigan State University. (Budget $24,000). Funded. Given, C.W., Wyatt, G.K., & Given, B.A. (1998-2001). A Complementary Therapy

Intervention for Supportive Care of Cancer Patients. Collaborative partnership between West Michigan Cancer Center, Michigan State University, and the Mary Margaret Walther Program. (Budget $297,293). Funded.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1996-2001). A Subacute Care Intervention for

Short-Stay Breast Cancer Surgery. Department of Defense. (Budget $799,558). Grant number DAMD17-96-1-6325. Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998-1999). Research Support. Office of the Provost, Michigan State

University. (Budget $2,100). Funded. Given, B.A. & Ogle, K. (1995-1997). Improving Access to Hospice Care: A

Professional/Family Partnership. All-University Outreach Grant. (Wyatt, G.K., focus group portion of grant). (Budget $14,434). Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995). Transition Concerns of Women Who Undergo Short Stay Breast

Cancer Surgery. Sparrow Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group. Funded. Wyatt, G.K. (1993-1994). A Comparative Assessment of Short Term Sequelae of Elderly

Women Who Experience Surgery Only vs. Surgery Plus Adjuvant Therapy for Treatment of Breast Cancer. American Cancer Society Institutional Grants to Michigan State University. (Budget $12,153). Funded.

Given, B.A. & Given, C.W. (1993-1996). Family Home Care for Cancer: A Community

Based Model. National Institute for Nursing Research (Wyatt, G.K., Nurse Collaborator). (Budget $2,002,617). Funded.


Wyatt, G.K. (1992-1994). Quality of Life Assessment of Long Term Female Cancer

Survivors. Oncology Nursing Society. (Budget $7,500). Funded. Wyatt, G.K. (1992). Breast Cancer Survivors: An Exploration of Quality of Life Issues.

Michigan State University, College of Nursing, Research Initiation Grant. (Budget $2,000). Funded.

Given, C.W. & Given, B.A. (1992-1997). Rural Partnership Linkage for Cancer Care.

National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute. (Wyatt, G.K., Presented on breast and ovarian cancers to providers in the rural partnership). (Budget $2,076,266). Grant number RO1CA56338-03. Funded.

Metzler, J. (1989-1991). Internationalizing Curricula for Rural Michigan Community

Colleges. Kellogg Foundation University Outreach Grant. (Wyatt, G.K., conducted 4-day workshop for nursing faculty statewide on internationalizing the curriculum). Funded.

Dimitrov, N. (1985). Cancer education grant. U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, National Institutes of Health. (Wyatt, G.K., Nursing Curriculum Consultant). Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. (1981). Hypertension education project. Michigan Heart Association. (Budget

$1,000.00) Funded. 6.0 PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G., Lehto, R., Victorson, D., Badger, T., Pace, T. (2017). Using SMART Design to Improve Symptom Management among Cancer Patients: A Study Protocol. Research in Nursing and Health. 40(6): 501-511 DOI: 10.1002/nur.21836

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., Frambes, D., Holmstrom, A., Luo, Z., Tamkus, D., Victorson, D. (2017). A Randomized Clinical Trial of Caregiver-delivered reflexology for symptom management during breast cancer treatment. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 54(5):670-679. DOI:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2017.07.037

Frambes, D., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Lehto, R., Given, B. (2017). Caregiver Reported

Health Outcomes: The Impact of Providing Reflexology for Symptom-Management for Women with Advanced Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum. 44(5): 596-605. DOI: 10.1188/17.ONF.596-605


Frambes, D., Given, B., Lehto, R., Sikorskii, A., Wyatt,G. (2017). Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Review of Interventions, Care Activities, and Outcomes. Western Journal of Nursing Research. DOI: 10.1177/0193945917699364

Frambes, D., Lehto, R., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., Given, B., Wyatt, G. (2017) Fidelity

Scorecard: Evaluation of a Caregiver-delivered Symptom Management Intervention. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 73(8): 2012-2021. DOI: 10.1111/jan.13266

Pugh, S. L., Wyatt, G., Wong, R. K. W., Sagar, S. M., Yueh, B., Singh, A. K., Yao, M.,

Nguyen-Tan, P. F., Yom, S. S., Cardinale, F. S., Sultanem, K., Hodson, D. I., Krempl, G. A., Chavez, A., Yeh, A. M., Bruner, D. W. (2016). Exploratory Factor Analyisis of NRG Oncology’s University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire—RTOG Modification. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 53(1): 139-145. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.11.002

Zick S., Sen A., Wyatt G., Murphy S., Arnedt J., Harris R. (2016). Investigation of 2 Types

of Self-administered Acupressure for Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncology. 2(11): 1470-1476. DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.1867

Wyatt G., Pugh, S.L., Wong R.K.W., Sagar S., Singh A.K., Koyfman, S.A., Nguyen-Tan

P.P., Yom S.S., Cardinale F.S., Sultanem K., Hodson I., Krempl G.A., Lukaszczyk B., Yeh A.M., Berk L. (2016). Xerostomia Health-related Quality of Life: NRG Oncology RTOG 0537.Quality of Life Research. 25(9), 2323-2333. DOI: 10.1007/s11136-016-1255-0

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Safikhani, A., McVary, K., Herman, J. (2016). Saw Palmetto for

Symptom Management during Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 51(6): 1046-1054. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.12.315

Holmstrom, A., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Luo, Z., Victorson, D., Tesnjak, I. (2015). Dyadic

Recruitment in Complementary Therapy Studies: Experience from a Clinical Trial of Caregiver-Delivered Reflexology. Applied Nursing Research, 29:136-139. DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2015.05.019.

Wyatt, G., Frambes, D., Zick, S., Harris, R., Arnedt, J., Murphy, S., Sen, A. (2015). Self-

administered acupressure for persistent cancer-related fatigue: Fidelity considerations. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 21(4): 18-23.

Wong R, Deshmukh S, Wyatt G, Sagar S, Singh A, Sultanem K, Berk L. Acupuncture-like

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation versus Pilocarpine in Treating Early Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Results of RTOG 0537 Phase 3 Study.

https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945917699364


International Journal Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. 2015;92(2):220–227. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.01.050

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., Victorson, D., Srkalovic, G. (2015). Chemotherapy

Interruptions in Relation to Symptom Severity in Advanced Breast Cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. 23(11):3183-3191. DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2698-5

Lehto, R.H. Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., & Tesnjak, I. (2015). Home-based Mindfulness

Therapy for Lung Cancer Symptom Management: A Randomized Feasibility Trial. Psycho-oncology. 24: 1208-1212. Epub: 2015, January 28. DOI: 10.1002/pon.3755.

Wong, R.K., Deshmukh S., Wyatt, G., Sagar, S., Singh, A., Sultanem, K., Nguyen-Tan, P.F.,

Yom, S.S., Pugh, S.L., Berk, L. (2013). Phase 2/3 Study Comparing Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation versus Pilocarpine in Treating Early Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Phase 3 Preliminary Analysis. Report of the RTOG 0537 Trial. Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics, 87(2): S116.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., You, M. (2013). Self-reported Use of Complementary and

Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies in a Reflexology Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 19(5): 31-7.

Lehto, R., Wyatt G. (2013). Perceptions about Using Mindfulness Therapy: A Lung

Cancer Focus Group Study. Cancer Nursing, 36(4): E51-60. Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., & Wills, C.E. (2013). Development and Initial Validation of a

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Knowledge Instrument. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 12(1): 55-63.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., You, M., Tamkus, D. (2013). Quality of Life Among Advanced

Breast Cancer Patients with and without Distant Metastasis. European Journal of Cancer Care, 22(2): 272-280.

Seider, MJ., Shook, S., Langer, CJ., Wyatt, G., Demas, WF., et al. (2012). Randomized

phase III trial to evaluate radiopharmaceuticals and zoledronic acid in the palliation of osteoblastic metastases from lung, breast, and prostate cancer: Report of RTOG 0517. J. Clinical Oncology. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.tps9150 Journal of Clinical Oncology 30, no. 15_suppl - published online before print

Zick SM, Wyatt GK, Murphy SL, Arnedt JT, Sen A, Harris RH. Acupressure for Persistent

Cancer-related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors (AcuCrft): A study protocol for


a randomized clinical trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012;12:132. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-132.

Wyatt, G.K. (2012) Vitamin E increases prostate cancer risk in middle-aged men relative

to placebo: no significant association observed with selenium, either alone or in combination with vitamin E. (Commentary): Evidence Based Nursing. doi:10.1136/ebnurs-2012-100551. Original Article: Klein EA, Thompson IM Jr., Tangen CM, et al. Vitamin E and the risk of prostate cancer: the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT). JAMA 2011;306:1549–56.

Wong, R.K.W., James, J.L., Sagar, S., Wyatt, G.K., Nguyen-Tan, P.F., Singh, A.K.,

Lukaszcyk, B., Cardinale, F., Yeh, A.M., & Berk, L. (2012). Phase II results of RTOG 0537: A Phase II/III study comparing Acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus pilocarpine in treating early radiation-induced xerostomia. Cancer; 118(17):4244-4252.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Victorson, D. (2012). Health Related Quality of Life Outcomes:

A Reflexology Trial with Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Oncology Nursing Forum; 39(6): 568-577. DOI: 10.1188/12.ONF.568-577

Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G.K., Tamkus, D., Victorson, D., Rahbar, M.H., Ahn, S. (2012).

Concordance between patient reports of cancer-related symptoms and medical records documentation. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management; 44(3): 362-372. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2011.09.017

Flynn, L.L., Bush, T.R., Sikorskii, A., Mukherjee, R., & Wyatt, G. (2011). Understanding

the role of stimulation in reflexology: development and testing of a robotic device. European Journal of Cancer Care. Volume 20, Issue 5, pages 686-696, September 2011. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2011.01268.x

Rahbar, M.H., Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., & Victorson, D. (2011). Coordination and

management of multisite complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies: Experience from a multisite reflexology intervention trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 32(5): 620-629 doi:10.1016/j.cct.2011.05.015.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Rahbar, M.H., Victorson, D., & Adams, L. (2010). Intervention

fidelity: Aspects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research. Cancer Nursing; 33(5): 331-342.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Bush, T., & Mukherjee, R. (2010). Team Science of Nursing,

Engineering, Statistics, and Practitioner in the Development of a Robotic Reflexology Device. Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 8(1),14-19.


Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Wills, C.E. & An, H.S. (2010). Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use, Spending, and Quality of Life in Early Stage Breast Cancer. Nursing Research, 59(1), 58-66. PMC journal.

Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G.K., Victorson, D., Faulkner, G., Rahbar, M.H. (2009).

Methodological Issues in Trials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions. Nursing Research, 58(6), 444-451. NIHMS: 202898.

Sikorskii, A.; Wyatt, G.K.; Siddiqi, A. & Tamkus, D. (2009). Recruitment and Retention of

Women with Advanced Breast Cancer in a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Trial. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, doi:10/1093/ecam/nep051. PMC journal.

Wyatt, G.K., Beckrow, K.C., Gardiner, J., & Pathak, D. (2008). Predictors of Post-Surgical

Sub-Acute Emotional and Physical Well-Being Among Women with Breast Cancer. Cancer Nursing, 31(2), E28-E39.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Siddiqi, A., & Given, C. (2007). Feasibility of Reflexology and

Guided Imagery Intervention during Chemotherapy: Results of a Quasi-experimental Study. Oncology Nursing Forum. 34(3), 635-642.

Doorenbos, A.Z., Given, B., Given, C.W, Wyatt, G.K., Gift, A., Rahbar, M., & Jeon, S.

(2007). The Influence of End–of-Life Cancer Care on Caregivers. Research in Nursing & Health, 30, 270-281.

Sloan, J.A., Berk, L., Roscoe, J., Fisch, M., Shaw, E., Wyatt, G.K., & Dueck, A. (2007).

Integrating Patient-Reported Outcomes into Cancer Symptom Management Clinical Trials. Supported by the NCI-sponsored Clinical Trials Networks. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 25(32), 5070-5077.

Kozachik, S.L., Wyatt, G.K., Given, C.W., & Given B.A. (2006). Patterns of Use of

Complementary Therapies Among Cancer Patients and Their Family Caregivers. Cancer Nursing, 29(2), 84-94.

Wyatt, G. K., & Post-White, J. (2005). Future direction of complementary and alternative

medicine (CAM) education and research. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 21(3), 215-24.

Jablonski, A., & Wyatt, G.K. (2005). A model for identifying barriers to effective symptom

management at end of life. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 7(1), 1-14. Wyatt, G.K., Friedman Donze, L., & Beckrow, K.C. (2004). Efficacy of an In-Home Nursing

Intervention Following Short-Stay Breast Cancer Surgery. Research in Nursing and Health, 27, 322-331.


Given, B., Wyatt, G., Given, C., Gift, A., Sherwood, P., DeVoss, D., & Rahbar, M. (2004).

Burden and depression among caregivers of patients with cancer at the end-of-life. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(6), 1105-1117.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003). Complementary and Alternative Therapy Interventions Used by

Cancer Patients. In C.W. Given, B.A. Given, V.L. Champion, and S. Kozachik (Eds.). Evidence-Based Behavioral Interventions in Oncology: State of The Knowledge Across The Cancer Care Continuum. New York: Springer Publishing.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003). Evidence-based practice and research methodologies: Challenges

and implications for the nursing profession. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 7(3), 337-338.

Wyatt, G.K. & Friedman-Donze, L. (2003). The Long-Term Quality of Life (LTQL)

Instruments for Female Cancer Survivors. In O. L. Strickland and C. Dilorio (Eds.), Measurement of Nursing Outcomes: Focus on The Patient. New York: Springer Publishing.

Wyatt, G.K. (2002). Complementary Therapies: Emerging Strategies for Pain

Management. Cancer Practice, 10(1 suppl.), S70-S73. Ogle, K.S., Mavis, B., & Wyatt, G.K. (2002). Physicians and Hospice Care: Attitudes,

Knowledge, and Referrals. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 5(1), 85-92. Wyatt, G.K., Ogle, K.S., & Given B.A. (2000). Access to Hospice: a Perspective from the

Bereaved. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 3(4), 433-440. Wyatt, G.K. & Beckrow, K.C. (2000). A Nursing Protocol for Subacute Recovery Following

Breast Cancer Surgery. Proceedings of the 10th Biennial Conference of European Nurse Researchers, Reykjavik, Iceland, 10, 431-437.

Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., Given, B.A., & Beckrow, K.C. (1999).

Complementary Therapy Use Among Older Cancer Patients. Cancer Practice, 7(3), 136-144.

Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L., Given, C., & Given, B. (1999). A Profile of Bereaved Caregivers

Following Provision of Terminal Care. Journal of Palliative Care, 15(1), 13-25. Wyatt, G.K. & Friedman, L.L. (1998). Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes of Midlife and

Older Women Following Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 25(4), 761-768.


Wyatt, G.K., Kurtz, M.E., Friedman, L.L., Given, B.A., & Given, C.W. (1996). Preliminary Testing of the Long-Term Quality of Life (LTQL) Instrument for Female Cancer Survivors. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 4(2), 153-170.

Wyatt, G.K. & Friedman, L.L. (1996). Development and Testing of a Quality of Life Model

for Long-Term Female Cancer Survivors. Quality of Life Research, 5, 387-394. Wyatt, G.K. & Friedman, L.L. (1996). Long-Term Female Cancer Survivors: Quality of Life

Issues and Clinical Implications. Cancer Nursing, 19(1), 1-7. Kurtz, M.E., Wyatt, G.K., & Kurtz, J. (1995). Psychological and Sexual Well-Being,

Philosophical/Spiritual Views, and Health Habits of Long Term Cancer Survivors. Health Care for Women International, 16, 253-262.

Wyatt, G.K., Kurtz, M.E, & Liken, M. (1993). Breast Cancer Survivors: An Exploration of

Quality of Life Issues. Cancer Nursing, 16(6), 440-448. Dimmer, S., Wyatt, G.K. & Carroll, J. (1990). Uses of Humor in Psychotherapy.

Psychological Reports, 66, 795-801. Wyatt, G.K., & Dimmer, S. (1989). A Planning Model for Continuing Education

Presenters. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 20(2), 70-73. Wyatt, G.K. (1988). Therapeutic Touch: Promoting and Assessing Conceptual Change

Among Health Care Professionals. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., & Dimmer, S. (1988). The Balancing Touch. Nursing Times, 84 (21), 40-42. Wyatt, G.K., & Omar, M. (1985). Interventions Useful to the Public Health Nurse:

Improving Health Behaviors. Journal of Nursing Education, 24(4), 168-170. Omar, M., & Wyatt, G.K., (1984). Political Participation: Nursing Professional Challenge.

The Michigan Nurse, 3-5. Wyatt, G.K. (1983). A Clinical Practice Treating Hypertensive Patients. Michigan Nurse,

56(6). 7.0 OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Non-Refereed Publications Reflexology Study Newsletter (quarterly, 2011-2015) Michigan State University, Nursing

Care for Breast Cancer: Reflexology Study.


Wyatt, G.K. (2011, Winter). TT Literature Citations. Cooperative Connection: Newsletter

of Therapeutic Touch International Association, Inc. 27(15): 10. Wyatt, G.K. (2010, Spring.). Level of Evidence. Cooperative Connection: Newsletter of

Therapeutic Touch International Association, Inc. 27(13): 7. Wyatt, G.K. (2009-2010, Fall/Winter.). Therapeutic Touch in Relation to Other Energy

Therapies. Cooperative Connection: Newsletter of Therapeutic Touch International Association, Inc. 27(12): 7.

Wyatt, G.K. (2008-2009) TT Research: Energy Assessment. Cooperative Connection:

Newsletter of Therapeutic Touch International Association, Inc. 27(11): 9. Laird-Fick, H., Solomon, D., Ensberg, M., Keilman, L, Vinson, J., Wyatt, G., Smith, M.K. &

Arndt, M.J. (2008). Teaching interdisciplinary health professional teams to conduct end of life discussions using simulated families. In P.S. Whitten, J.L. Bokemeir & H.E. Fitzgerald (Eds.), New Directions in Family Research at Michigan State University (pp. 51-56. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, University Outreach and Engagement.

Wyatt, G.K. (2008). “Oceans of Opportunity” Conference, Portland Maine, May 1-4,

2008, Speakers and Workshop Presenters. Dr. Gwen Wyatt, R.N. Keynote Speaker. Reflexology Across America. RAA News Magazine Spring Edition 2008.

Wyatt, G.K. (2008). Enhancing the Quality of Life for Cancer Patients. Supportive Care

Program for Cancer Patients Focusing on Complementary Therapies. The Legacy of Excellence, 2007 Annual Report, 8-9. Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2007). Foot Reflexology May Enhance Quality of Life in Breast Cancer

Patients. NCI’s Annual Report on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fiscal Year 2005. A report published by the Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM). Bethesda, MD.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, Winter). Michigan State University College of Nursing introduces a

new research study entitled “Reflexology: An Intervention for Breast Cancer.” The Holistic Book, 6(2), 12-13.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, Winter). Look ahead to the New Year. PNI and Complementary

Therapies Newsletter, 14(1). Wyatt, G.K. (2006). Complementary Therapies for Cancer Patients in Pain. Bio-Balance

Magazine, May/June issue. Canada. http://www.biobal.ca/

http://www.biobal.ca/


Wyatt, G.K. (2005, September). Reflect on Our Accomplishments at Congress. PNI and

Complementary Therapies special interest group newsletter, 13(3). Wyatt, G.K. (2005, May). Move Forward With Us. PNI and Complementary Therapies

Newsletter, 13(2). Wyatt, G.K. (2005, January). PNI and Complementary Therapies SIG Activities are

Thriving. PNI and Complementary Therapies Newsletter, 13(1). Wyatt, G.K. (2004, Fall). Members Make Suggestions for Change. PNI and

Complementary Therapies Newsletter, 12(3), 2-3. Wyatt, G. K. (2003, Fall). Trainer Roundup. ELNEC Connections: End of Life Nursing

Education Consortium Newsletter, 6. Wyatt, G. K. (2003). Complementary Therapies at MSU CON. MSU Nursing Alumni

Newsletter, 18 (2), 20. Wyatt, G. K. (2003). Community research Day: A Great Success. MSU Nursing Alumni

Newsletter, 18 (1), 15. Wyatt, G.K. (2003). SIG Will Help Merge Complementary and Conventional Care. PNI

and Complementary Therapies Newsletter, 11(2), 3. Wyatt, G.K. (2002). Targeted Home Nursing Visits After Breast Cancer Surgery Appears

Cost-Effective. Oncology News International, 12(1), 30-3l. Wyatt, G.K. (1989). The Next Issue Is Curriculum. Nurse Healers and Professional

Associates Newsletter, 10(3), 1-4,5. Wyatt, G.K. (1989). Keeping The Caring Touch In The High-Tech Maze. Michigan

Hospitals, 25(5), 6-9. Wyatt, G.K., & Dimmer, S. (1987, Summer). Therapeutic Touch in the U.K. College of

Nursing Newsletter, 5(1), East Lansing, MI. Hale, C., & Wyatt, G.K. (1982, Winter). Understanding Hypertension II. Health Wise. A

publication of Ingham Medical Center, Lansing, MI. Hale, C., & Wyatt, G.K. (1981, Fall). Understanding Hypertension. Health Wise. A

publication of Ingham Medical Center, Lansing, MI.


Unpublished Grant Reports Reporter: Tankersley, S. (2017, September). Power to the Patient: A U-M doc is giving

cancer survivors the tools to finally feel healthy again. Hour Detroit. Retrieved from http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/October-2017/Power-to-the-Patient/ on completed grant: Zick, S.M., Wyatt, G.K. (Co-I), Rawi, S.A., Merel, G., Burris, B., Sing, V., Litzinger, A., & Harris, R. (2010-2015). Acupressure for Persistent Cancer Related Fatigue. National Cancer Institute. (Budget $2,494,819). R01. Grant Number R01CA151445-01. Funded.

Wyatt, G.K. & Sikorskii, A. (2016). Year 1 Annual Report for SMART Design for Symptom

Management via Reflexology and Meditative Practices for Solid Tumor Cancer Patients. Submitted to NIH/NCI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2016). Year 5 Annual Report for Home-Based Symptom Management via

Reflexology for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K. (2015). Year 4 Annual Report for Home-Based Symptom Management via

Reflexology for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K. (2014). Year 3 Annual Report for Home-Based Symptom Management via

Reflexology for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt. G.K. (2013). Saw Palmetto: Symptom management for Men During Radiation

Therapy. Submitted to CTSI. Wyatt, G.K. (2013). Year 2 Annual Report for Home-Based Symptom Management via

Reflexology for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K., (2012). Year 1 Annual Report for Home-Based Symptom Management via

Reflexology for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K., (2011). Final Report for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced Breast

Cancer. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K., (2010). Year 5 Annual Report for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced

Breast Cancer. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K., (2009). Year 4 Annual Report for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced

Breast Cancer. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Wyatt, G.K., (2008). Year 3 Annual Report for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced

Breast Cancer. Submitted to NIH/NCI.

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/October-2017/Power-to-the-Patient/

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/October-2017/Power-to-the-Patient/


Wyatt, G.K., (2007). Year 2 Annual Report for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced Breast Cancer. Submitted to NIH/NCI.

Wyatt, G.K., (2006). Year I Annual Report for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced

Breast Cancer. Submitted to NIH/NCI. Gift, A., Given, B., & Wyatt, G.K. (2004). Year V Annual Report for the End of Life: Center

for Excellence. Submitted to Cordell Overby, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Michigan State University.

Gift, A., Given, B., & Wyatt, G.K. (2003). Year IV Annual Report for the End of Life: Center


Gift, A., Given, B., & Wyatt, G.K. (2002). Year III Annual Report for the End of Life: Center


Wyatt, G.K., Gift, A.G., & Given, B.A. (2001, June 30). Year II Annual Report for the End of

Life: Center for Excellence. Submitted to Cordell Overby, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Michigan State University.

Wyatt, G.K., & Gift, A.G. (2001, October 31). Quarterly Report for the End of Life: Center


Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., Given, C.W., & Beckrow, K.C. (2001, October). Final Report for

the study “A Subacute Care Intervention for Short-Stay Breast Cancer Surgery”- September 1996-September 2001. Submitted to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Department of Defense.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., Given, C.W., & Beckrow, K.C. (2000, September). Report of 4th

year progress on the study “A Subacute Care Intervention for Short-Stay Breast Cancer Surgery.” Submitted to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Department of Defense.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., Given, C.W., & Beckrow, K.C. (1999, September). Report of 3rd


Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., Given, C.W., & Beckrow, K.C. (1998, October). Report of 2nd

year progress on the study “A Subacute Care Intervention for Short-Stay Breast


Cancer Surgery.” Submitted to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Department of Defense.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., Given, C.W., & Beckrow, K.C. (1997, September). Report of 1st


Policy Contracts and Involvement Wyatt, G.K., Decker, G., Kostka, J., Bauer, S., Post-White, J., Johnson, J. (2004, October)

Oncology Nursing Social Position Statement on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, October 5). Review of public act 280 of 1939, as amended, and

consultation guidelines for Medicaid policy. Policy Subject: Uniform Billing for Hospice Providers, Revised Hospice Chapter IV.

Wyatt, G.K., Beckrow, K.C., & Bloomfield, M. (1998, February). Advanced Practice Nurse

(APN) Prescriptive Authority and Senate Bill 104. Letter submitted to Senator Dianne Byrum requesting her support of SB 104, East Lansing, MI.

8.0 PRESENTATIONS – REFEREED

Wyatt G., Sikorskii A., Rottman B., Crane T. (2018, May 17-20). The Role of

Expectancy in Supportive Care Therapy Use and Symptom Outcomes Among

Women with Advanced Breast Cancer. Accepted for poster presentation at 43rd

Annual ONS Congress, Washington, DC.

Lehto R., & Wyatt G. (2018, May 17-20) Involving patients in meditative practices: Religious concerns and nursing implications. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at 43rd Annual ONS Congress, Washington, DC.

Zick, S., Harris, R., Sen, A., Wyatt, G., Afton, H., Arnedt, T., Schrepf, A., Murphy, S. (2018,

May 8-11). Self-Administered Acupressure Improves Co-Occurring Symptoms in Fatigued Cancer Survivors. Abstract submitted to International Complementary and Integrative Medicine and Health Conference, Baltimore, MA.

Kamp, K., Wyatt, G., Brittain, K., Given, B. (May 2-3, 2018). Cognitive interviewing: Examining demographic and condition-specific factors among emerging adults with inflammatory bowel disease. Podium presentation at the Cleveland Clinic Nursing Research Conference in Cleveland, OH.


Kamp, K., Thana, K., Sikorskii, A. Wyatt, G. (May 2-3, 2018). Translation to practice: Dissemination of evidence from randomized controlled trials of supportive care interventions to clinicians. Poster presentation at the Cleveland Clinic Nursing Research Conference in Cleveland, OH.

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Lehto, R., Victorson, D., Badger, T., Pace, T. (2018, April 12- 15). Using SMART Design to Improve Symptom Management Strategies among Cancer Patient: A Methodological Overview using an Integrative Oncology Exemplar Trial. Abstract accepted for a poster presentation at the 42nd Annual MNRS Research Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Lehto, R.H. Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A. (2018, April 12-15). Factors associated with

participant attrition in a computer-delivered supportive symptom management feasibility study for patients undergoing treatment for advanced lung cancer. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at 42nd Annual MNRS Research Conference. Cleveland, OH.

Kamp, K., Thana, K., Terpstra, J., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A. (2018, April 12-15). The new

challenge of clinical trials report for NIH requirements: an exemplar study. Abstract accepted for a poster presentation at the 42nd Annual MNRS Research Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Terpstra, J., Kamp, K., Thana, K., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A. (2018, April 12-15).

Dimensionality of the Long-Term Quality of Life (LTQL) Construct among Women Treated for Advanced Breast Cancer. Abstract accepted for a poster presentation at the 42nd Annual MNRS Research Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Thana K., Lehto R., Sikorskii A., Wyatt, G. (2018, April 12-15). Best Practices for

Ensuring Research Quality Assurance for a Federally Funded Randomized Clinical Trials. Accepted for a podium presentation at the 42nd Annual MNRS Research Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G., Rottman, B., Crane, T. (2018, February 22-24). The Role of

Expectancy in Supportive Care Therapy Use and Symptom Outcomes Among Women with Advanced Breast Cancer. Abstract accepted to the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 15th Annual Conference, Tucson. AZ.

Lehto, R.H., Wyatt, G. (2018, February 22-24).Patient Use of Alternative Modalities

During Treatment for Cancer: Merging Research and Practice to Promote Collaboration and Improved Care. Abstract accepted for a poster presentation at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 15th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Lehto, R., Victorson, D., Badger, T., & Pace, T. (2018, February


22-24).Using SMART Design to Improve Symptom Management among Cancer Patients: A Study Protocol. Abstract accepted for a poster presentation at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 15th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Thana K., Lehto R., Sikorskii A., Wyatt G. (2018, February 22-24). Research Quality

Assurance: Examples Drawn from a Federally Funded Integrative Health

Randomized Clinical Trials. Accepted for poster presentation at American

Psychosocial Oncology Society 15th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Almotairy, M., Wyatt, G. (2017, 28 October - 01 November). Literature Review of

Patient Safety Culture in the Middle-East Arab Countries. Oral presentation at 44th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Sikorskii A., Wyatt G., Victorson D.E., Hankin V., Safikhani A. (2017, September 27-28).

Performance of PROMIS and legacy measures among advanced breast cancer patients and their caregivers. Podium presentation at HealthMeasures Users Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wyatt G., Sikorskii A., Tesnjak I., Frambes D., Holmstrom A., Lou Z. (2017, May 4- 7). Caregiver Involvement in Advanced Breast Cancer Symptom Management.

Oral presentation at 42nd Annual ONS Congress, Denver, CO. Wyatt, G. (May 6, 2017). An Evolving Scientific Field: The Contributions of Reflexology. Speaker for the Reflexology Association of Canada in 2017. Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Safikham, A., McVary, K. (2017, April 6-9). Saw Palmetto for

Symptom Management during Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Oral poster presentation at 41st Annual MNRS Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Thana, K., Lehto, R., Sikorskii, A., & Wyatt, G. (2017, April 6-9). Research Quality

Assurance: A Symptom Management RCT for Cancer Patients. Poster presentation at 41st Annual MNRS Research Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Lehto, R.H. Wyatt, G., & Sikorskii, A. (2017, February 15-18). Psychological Distress

and Attrition in Patients Receiving Computer-Delivered Supportive Interventions for Symptom Management During Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer. Poster presentation at American Psychosocial Oncology Society 14th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., Frambes, D., Holmstrom, A., Lou, Z. (2017, February

15-18). Psychosocial Outcomes of a Caregiver Delivered Intervention. Poster presentation at American Psycho-social Oncology Society 14th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.


Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., Frambes, D., Holmstrom, A., Lou, Z. (2016, October

17-21). Psychosocial Care: Caregiver Involvement in Symptom Management. Podium presentation for the International Psycho Oncology (IPOS) Society Congress, Dublin, Ireland.

Wyatt G., Sikorskii A., Tesnjak I., Frambes D., Holmstrom A., Lou Z. (2016, September 15-

17). Social Determinants of Health: Caregiver involvement in Symptom Management. Podium presentation at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) annual conference, Washington D.C.

Lehto, R.H., Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G., & Safikhani, A. (2016, July). Feasibility of

Telehealth Delivered Mindfulness Therapy for Symptom Management in Lung Cancer. Podium presentation at the International Rural Nurses Organization conference, Rapid City, South Dakota. July 19-21, 2016.

Wyatt G., Lehto R., Frambes D., Flanigan M. (2016, March 17). Supportive Care

Interventions: Management, Fidelity, Data Quality, and Mechanisms & Measures. Pre-conference workshop presented at MNRS 40th Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Wyatt G., Sikorskii A., Flanigan M., Rahbar M.H., Victorson D., You M. (2016, March 17-

20). Home-based Involvement in Symptom Management for Advanced Breast Cancer. Poster presentation at MNRS 40th Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Lehto R.H., Sikorskii A., Wyatt G., & Safikhani A. (2016, March 17-20). Symptom

management in lung cancer: testing two models of delivery for mindfulness meditation: telehealth and in-person versus usual care. Paper presentation for the MNRS 40th Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2016, March 18). Podium presentation upon acceptance MNRS

Distinguished Researcher Award for Pain and Symptom Management Research Interest Group.

Wyatt G., Lehto R., Frambes D., Flanigan M. (2016, March 3-5). From Pre-award to Post-

award: Experience Intervention Protocols and Multi-site Research Management. Presented conference Workshop at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 13th Annual Conference, San Diego, CA

Sikorskii A., Wyatt G., Victorson D.E., Hankin V., Safikhani A. (2016, March 3-5).

Performance of PROMIS and legacy measures among advanced breast cancer patients and their caregivers. Poster presentation for the 13th APOS Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.


Wyatt G., Sikorskii A., Safikhani A., McVary K. (2016, March 3-5). Saw Palmetto for Symptom Management during Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Poster presentation for the 13th APOS Annual Conference, San Diego, CA

Lehto, R.H., Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G., & Safikhani, A. (2016, March 3-5). Lung cancer

symptom management: evaluation of two mindfulness meditation delivery modes: telehealth and in-person versus usual care. Paper presentation for the 13th APOS Annual Conference, San Diego, CA

Zick, S.M., Wyatt, G.K., Murphy S.L., Arnedt J.T., Sen A., Harris R.E. (2015, December 8-

12). Acupressure for Persistent Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors. Poster presentation at the 2015 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. San Antonio, TX.

Lehto, R.H., Wyatt, G., & Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I, & Safikhani, A. (2015, October 13).

Lung Cancer Symptom Management: A Mindfulness Meditation Pilot Study. National Institute of Nursing Research 30th anniversary poster symposium. Washington, D.C.

Arnedt J.T., Murphy S., Wyatt G., Sen A., Harris R., Zick S. (2015, June 6-10). Acupressure

for Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Preliminary Report. Poster presentation at SLEEP 2015. Seattle, WA.

Lehto, R.L., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., & Safikhanl, A. (2015, June 3-7). Home-

based Mindfulness Meditation Training for Patients with Lung Cancer: Effects on Worry, Insomnia, and Dyspnea Symptoms. Mindfulness and Compassion: The Art and Science of Contemplative Practice Conference. San Francisco, CA.

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Frambes, D. (2015, July 28 – August 1). Benefits and Challenges

of Multi-site Trials: Models, Methods, and Outcomes. Poster presentation at the 2015 World Congress of Psycho-Oncology. Washington, DC.

Lehto, R.H., & Wyatt, G. (2015, April 23-26). Patient use of supportive complementary

modalities during treatment for advanced lung cancer. Poster presentation at the 40th Annual ONS Congress, Orlando, FL.

Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Frambes, D. (2015, April 23-26). Multi-site Trials: Models,

Methods, and Outcomes. Podium presentation at the 40th Annual ONS Congress. Orlando, FL.

Frambes D., Wyatt G., Lehto R, Sikorskii A, Tesnjak I (2015, April 23-26). Incorporating

Intervention Fidelity in a Caregiver Delivered Reflexology Study for Women with Advanced Breast Cancer. Poster presentation at the 40th Annual ONS Congress, Orlando, FL


Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Frambes, D. (2015, April 16-19). Benefits and Challenges of Mult-

site Trials: Models, Methods and Outcomes. Podium presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society’s (MNRS) 2015 Annual Research Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Lehto, R., & Wyatt, G. (2015, June). Patient Use of Supportive Complementary

Modalities during Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer. Poster presentation at the Oncology Nurse Advisor Navigation Summit. Denver, Colorado.

Lehto, R., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I., Safikhani, A. (2015, April 16-19). Targeting

worry, insomnia, and dyspnea outcomes in lung cancer: A mindfulness application. Podium presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society’s (MNRS) 2015 Annual Research Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

Wyatt, G.K., Frambes, D., Zick, S., Harris, R. (2014, October 26-28). Intervention Fidelity:

Acupressure for Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue. Poster presentation at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO). Houston, TX.

Frames, D., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I. (2014, October 6). Intervention Fidelity:

Promoting Health-Related Quality of Life in a Reflexology Randomized Controlled Trial Using Lay Providers. Poster presentation at the 3rd Annual Michigan State University Conference on Women’s Health Research. East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2014, September 18-20). Minimizing Cancer Treatment

Interruptions: The Role of Symptom Management. Podium presentation at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) annual conference, Washington D.C.

Lehto, R, Wyatt G, Sikorskii A, Tesnjak I, Safikhani A. The Impact of a Mindfulness

Intervention on Worry, Insomnia, and Dyspnea Outcomes during Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer. Podium presentation at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) annual conference, Washington D.C.

Lehto, R.H. & Wyatt, G. (2014, July). Rural considerations for developing a home-based

mindfulness intervention for patients with lung cancer. The International Rural Health and Rural Nursing Research Conference. Bozeman, Montana.

Lehto, R.H. Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., & Tesnjak, I. (2014, July). Lung cancer symptom

management: Testing a home-based mindfulness intervention. The International Rural Health and Rural Nursing Research Conference. Bozeman, Montana.


Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Rahbar, M.H., Victorson, D. (2014, May 1-4). Symptom Management and Treatment Interruptions among Women with Advanced Breast Cancer. Podium presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 39th Annual Congress. Anaheim, CA.

Frambes, D., Wyatt, G., Zick, S., Harris, R., Murphy, S. (2014, March 26-31). Intervention

Fidelity: Acupressure for Persistent Cancer-Related Fatigue. Podium presentation at the Oncology Nuring Society’s 39th Annual Congress. Anaheim, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Victorson, D., Srkalovic, G., Tesnjak, I. (2014, March 26-31).

Treatment Interruptions and Associated Factors. Podium presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Wyatt, G.K., Frambes, D. (2014, March 26-31). Symptom Management and Treatment

Interruptions among Women with Advanced Breast Cancer. Podium presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Lehto, R.H. Wyatt, G., & Sikorskii, A., & Tesnjak, I. (2014, March 26-31). Lung cancer

symptom management: Testing a home-based mindfulness intervention. Podium presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Frambes, D., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A., Tesnjak, I. (2014, February 13-15). Intervention

Fidelity: Promoting Health-Related Quality of Life in a Reflexology Randomized Controlled Trial Using Lay Providers. Poster presentation at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 11th Annual Conference. Tampa, FL.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Victorson, D., Srkalovic, G., Tesnjak, I. (2014, February 13-15).

Treatment Interruptions and Associated Factors. Poster presentation at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 11th Annual Conference. Tampa, FL.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2013, October 20-22). Health-Related Quality of Life

Outcomes: A Reflexology Trial with Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Podium presentation for the 10th Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) International Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Lehto, R., Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G.K. (2013, October 20-22). A home-based mindfulness

intervention for patients receiving treatment for advanced lung cancer. Podium presentation at the 10th Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) International Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.


Zick, S., Wyatt, G.K., Murphy, S., Harris, R., Sen., Ananda, Arnedt, J. (2013, October 20-22). The Effect of Two Types of Self-administered Acupressure Compared to Standard of Care on Depression and Anxiety in Fatigued Breast Cancer Survivors. Podium presentation at the 10th Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) International Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Wong, R., Wyatt, G.K., Bruner, D.W., Pugh, S., Kachnic, L., Berk, L., Sagar, S., Souhami, L.,

Jean-Paul, B.C., Roach, M. (2013, September. 22-25). RTOG 0537 Phase 2/3 Study Comparing Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) versus Pilocarpine (PC) in Treating Early Radiation-Induced Xerostomia (RIX): Phase 3 Preliminary Analysis. Podium presentation at the 2013 Annual American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Lehto, R., Wyatt, G.K. (2013, May 8-10). Home-based mindfulness therapy for lung

cancer symptom management. Podium presentation for the 1st International Conference on Mindfulness, Rome, Italy.

Wyatt, G.K., Lehto, R., (2013, May 8-10). A Mindfulness Focus Group Study Among

Cancer Patients. Poster presentation for the 1st International Conference on Mindfulness, Rome, Italy.

Lengacher, C., Wyatt, G.K. (2013, April 24-28). Special Interest Group (SIG) session topic

submission: Complementary and Integrative Therapies. Podium presentation on a Special Interest Group topic at the 38th Annual ONS Congress, Washington, D.C.

Zick, S.M., Wyatt, G.K., Arendt, J.T., Murphy, S., Sen, A., Zwickey, H., Wright, B.D.,

Verma, V., Harris, R. (2013, April 11-13). The Prevalence and Phenotype of Pain Experienced by Fatigued Breast Cancer Survivors. Poster presentation at the 8th Annual International Congress of Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR) Conference, London, England.

Wyatt, G.K. (2013, April 25). “Gwen Wyatt discusses complementary therapies.” Video

interview with Oncology Nursing News, Washington D.C. http://www.onclive.com/ onclive-tv/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Complementary-Therapies-in-Cancer-Care.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Wills, C. (2013, March 20-23). Testing of a Complementary and

Alternative Medicine (CAM) Knowledge Instrument for Informed Decision Making. Poster presentation at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), San Francisco, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Lehto, R., Given, B., Smith, B. (2013, March 7-10). Symptom

Management Across Multiple Cancer Populations. Competitive Symposium

http://www.onclive.com/%20onclive-tv/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Complementary-Therapies-in-Cancer-Care.

http://www.onclive.com/%20onclive-tv/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Complementary-Therapies-in-Cancer-Care.


presentation at the 36th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wyatt, G.K., Lengacher, (2013, February 14-16). Conceptualization of Integrative

Therapy Research including models and mechanisms of action. Symposium presentation entitled “Key Considerations in Designing and Implementing Integrative Therapy Research: From Models to Outcomes” at the 10th Annual APOS Conference, Huntington Beach, Ca.

Wyatt, G.K. (2013, February 14-16). Benefits and Challenges of Multi-site Trials.

Symposium presentation entitled “Key Considerations in Designing and Implementing Integrative Therapy Research: From Models to Outcomes” at the 10th Annual APOS Conference, Huntington Beach, Ca.

Sikorskii, A., Wyatt, G., Victorson, D., Faulkner, G., Rahbar, M.H. (2012, November 16-

18). Methodological Issues in Trials of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions. Poster presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Connections Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Rahbar, M.H., Victorson, D., You, M. (2012, November 16-18).

Health Related Quality of Life Outcomes: A Reflexology Based Trial with Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Podium presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Connections Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Lehto, R., Wyatt, G., Sturtevant, J. (2012, November 16-18). Tailoring Mindfulness-based

Interventions for Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Treatment. Podium Presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Connections Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Lehto, R., Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A. (2012, November 16-18). A Mindfulness Intervention

for Symptom Management in Lung Cancer. Poster presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Connections Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2012, September 13). High Tech Symptom Management.

Poster presentation at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) annual conference, Washington D.C.

Seider, M.J., Shook, S., Langer, C., Wyatt, G.K., Demas, W., Rashtian, A., Clausen, C.L.,

Derdel, J.D., Cleary, S.F., Peters, C.A., Ramalingam, A., Clarkson, J.E., Tomblyn, M., Rabinovitch, R.A., Kachnic, L.A., Berk, L.B. (2012, June 1-5). Randomized Phase III Trial to Evaluate Radiopharmaceuticals and Zoledronic Acid in the Palliation of Osteoblastic Metastases from Lung, Breast, and Prostate Cencer: Report of TROG 0517. Paper presentation at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual conference. Chicago, IL.


Lehto, R.H., Wyatt, G., & Sturtevant, J. (2012, April 12-15). Patient Perceptions About

Using Mindfulness Therapy During Lung Cancer Treatment. Poster presentation at the 35th Annual Conference of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Dearborn, MI.

Burns, B., Wirtz, B. (2012, April 12-15). Nurse-Directed Acupressure Intervention to

Enhance Self-Care among Breast Cancer Survivors. Poster presentation at the 36th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Conference (Wyatt, G.K., Faculty Mentor), Dearborn, MI.

Lehto, R.H., Wyatt, G., & Sturtevant, J. (2012, March 14). Using Mindfulness Therapy in

Lung Cancer: A Focus Group Study. Poster presentation at the 2012 Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium, Nursing Research Day, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Tamkus, D., You, M. (2012, March 14). Quality of Life Among

Advanced Breast Cancer Patients with and without Metastasis. Poster presentation at the 2012 Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium, Nursing Research Day East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Tamkus, D., You, M. (2012, February 23-25). Quality of Life

Among Advanced Breast Cancer Patients with and without Metastasis. Poster presentation at the 9th Annual APOS Conference, Miami, FL.

Lehto, R.H., Wyatt, G., & Sturtevant, J. (2012, February 23-25). Using Mindfulness

Therapy During Lung Cancer Treatment: A Focus Group Study. Podium presentation at the 9th Annual American Psycho-Social Oncology Society Conference, Miami, FL.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, April 10). Interpretation of Research. Concurrent speaker at the 2nd

International Congress on Therapeutic Touch, Boston, MA. Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Ahn, S. (2011, February 17-19). Self-Reported Use of

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies while Participating in a Reflexology Longitudinal Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). Poster presentation at the 8th Annual APOS Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Rahbar, M.H., Victorson, D. (2011, February 17-19). Reflexology

Improves Self-Reported Physical Functioning in Advanced Breast Cancer: Results from an NCI-funded Randomized Controlled Trial. Paper presentation at the 8th Annual APOS Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Wong, R.K., James, J.L., Sagar, S., Wyatt, G., Nguyen-Tan, P.F., Singh, A.K., Lukaszczyk, B.,

Cardinale, F., Yeh, A.M., & Berk, L. (2010, October 31-November 4). RTOG 0537


Phase II/III Study Comparing Acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) Versus Pilocarpine in Treating Early Radiation-Induced Xerostomia (RIX): Phase II Results. Paper Presentation to American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 52nd Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Rahbar, M.H., Victorson, D., & Adams, L. (2010, September 27-

29). Intervention fidelity: Aspects of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research. Paper presented in symposium on Intervention Fidelity at the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS), 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington DC.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. & Tamkus, D. (2010, February 18-21). The Concordance

between Patient Reports of Cancer-Related Symptoms and Medical Record Documentation. Paper presented at the American Psychological Oncology Society (APOS), 7th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii, A. (2009, November 12-13). Development and Testing of an

Energy Assessment Tool. Poster presented at the Society for Integrative Oncology Sixth Annual International Conference: Revitalizing Cancer Care. New York, NY.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., & Wills, C.E., (2009, May 12-15). CAM Decision-Making Among

Women with Breast Cancer. Poster presented at the North American Research Conference on Complementary & Integrative Medicine: Collaboration to Promote Scientific Discovery & Health. Minneapolis, MN.

Wyatt, G.K. (2009, April 24-27). TT Research, Energy Assessment. Paper presented at

the Therapeutic Touch International Association, Inc. The First International Congress on Therapeutic Touch. Boston, MA.

Adams, L., Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., & Siddiqi, A. (2009, March 27-30). Recruitment and

Early Retention of Women with Advanced Breast Cancer in a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Trial. Poster presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society 2009 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Vander Laan, K.J., Wills, C.E., & Wyatt, G.K. (2009, March 27-30). How Prior Experiences

Influence the Decision to Engage in Advance Care Planning. Paper presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society 2009 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Houghton-Rahrig, L, Fenton, J. Wyatt, G.K., & Chang, M.W. (2009, March 25). Literature

Review of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Poster presented at the Nursing Research Day: Evidenced Based Practice. 17th Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K.¸ Sikorskii, A., & Siddiqi, A. (2009, February 5-9). Attrition from CAM

Randomized Control Trial (RCT) among advanced breast cancer patients. Poster presented at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 6th Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Wyatt, G.K. (2008, Nov 20-21). Decision Making Among Women with Breast Cancer

Regarding the Use of CAM Therapies. Paper presented at the Society for Integrative Oncology, 6th Conference. “Integration Across the Spectrum of Cancer Care” Atlanta, GA.

Wyatt, G.K. (2008, October 2-4). CAM Decision-Making Among Women With Breast

Cancer. Poster presented at the 2008 National State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research. The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS). Washington, DC.

Wyatt, G.K., & Killeen, M.B. (2008, April 24-25). Translational Research in Doctoral

Education: Implementing Clinical Outcomes. Poster presented at the 15th National Evidence-Based Practice Conference. University of Iowa, Coralville, IA.

Wyatt, G.K., & Saint Arnault, D. (2008, March 28-31). Paper presented at the Midwest

Nursing Research Society workshop. Innovations in Self-Management. Indianapolis, IN.

Wyatt, G.K., & Killeen, M.B. (2008, January 23-26). Translational Research in Doctoral

Education: Improving Clinical Outcomes. Poster presented at the 2008 Doctoral Education Conference, sponsored by American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Captiva Island, FL.

VanderLaan, K., & Wyatt, G.K., (2007, July 11-14). Partnering with Communities to

Promote Advance Care Planning. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau 18th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. Vienna, Austria.

VanderLaan, K.J., Wyatt, G.K., Mullan, P.B., McPhail, J.D., & Thomason, C.L. (2007,

March 14). Partnering with Communities to Promote Advance Care Planning. Poster presented at the Nursing Research Day: Clinical Practice Projects. 15th Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Adams, L., Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii A. (2007, March 14). Issues in Complementary

Therapy Research. Nursing Research: Clinical Practice Projects. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day. East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii, A. (2007, February 8-10). Issues in Complementary Therapy Research. Paper presented at the 9th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research. Hollywood, CA. Oncology Nursing Society.

Wyatt, G.K., & Sikorskii, A. (2006, November 9-11). Methodological Issues in

Complementary Therapy Research. Paper presented at the Society for Integrative Oncology 3rd International Conference, Boston, MA.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, October 12-14). Methodological Issues in Complementary Therapy

Research. Paper presented at the National Congress on the State of the Science in Nursing Research, Washington, D.C.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, July 20-22). Methodological Issues in Complementary Therapy

Research. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau 17th International Nursing Research Congress: Advancing Knowledge and Community Globally Through Collaboration, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Adams, L., & Wyatt, G.K. (2006, May 19-21). Methodological Issues in Complementary

Therapy Research. Paper presented at the New Beginnings in End-of-Life Care: Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies, Plymouth, MI.

Vander Laan, K.J., & Wyatt, G.K. (2006, February 8-11). Partnering with Communities to

Promote Advance Care Planning. Poster presented at the Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), Nashville, TN.

Mullan P.B., Wyatt, G.K., & Vander Laan K., (2005, September). Advance Directives

Training in Faith Based Communities. Poster presented at the American Association for Cancer Education, Cincinnati, OH.

Muzamhindo, C., & Wyatt, G.K, (2005, August 13). Outcomes of a Complementary

Therapy Intervention with Cancer Patients. Poster presented at the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program/Summer Research Opportunity Program, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., McGreal, C., & Polzin, M. (2005, February 28). Three Proven Approaches to

Web-supported Teaching: Easily add Voice to PowerPoint, Personalize with Video, and Add Customized Learning Tools. Paper presented at the MSU Virtual University Design and Technology (vuDAT) Breakfast Series, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Vander Laan, K.J. & Wyatt, G. (2005, April 1-4). Partnering with Faith Communities to

Promote Advance Care Planning. Poster presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society 29th Annual Research Conference, Cincinnati, OH.


Warren, B., & Wyatt, G.K. (2005, April 14-17). Reconceptualizing teaching theoretical

and conceptual frameworks: Web-based course for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs). Paper presented at the National Organization of Nurse Practitioners, Chicago, IL.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005). Updates on CAM. Paper presented at the PNI and Complementary

Therapy Special Interest Group Coordinator Meeting Chairperson, Oncology Nursing Society Congress, Orlando, FL.

Wyatt, G.K., Kozachik, S., Given, C., & Given, B. (2005). Outcomes of Complementary

Therapy Use by Chemotherapy Patients and Family Members. Paper presented at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 2nd Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, January 20-23). Quality of Life RT Report. Paper presented at the

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Semi-Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. Doorenbos, A., Given, B., Given, C., Wyatt, G., Gift, A., Rahbar, M., & Jeon, S., (2004,

November 23). The Impact of End-of-Life Care on Caregivers of Family Members Over 65 with Cancer. Paper presented at The Gerontology Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Vander Laan, K., Wyatt, G.K., & Peterson, L. (2004, September 28). Preparing Faith

Communities to be Advance Care Planning Advocates. Poster presented at the Capitol Area Health Alliance 10th Anniversary Celebration, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2004, September 10). Complementary Therapies in Health Care. Paper

presented at the “It’s all About You: a Day for Women,” College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI.

Doorenbos, A., Given, B., Given, C., Wyatt, G., Gift, A., Rahbar, M., & Jeon, S. (2004,

September 9). The Impact of End-of-Life Care on Caregivers of Family Members with Cancer. Poster presented at the Michigan Cancer Consortium, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G., Given, B., Horodynski, M., Wills, C., & Gift, A. (2004, August 18). Tips: NIH

Applications. Paper presented at the Research Retreat, College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI.

Kozachik, S., Wyatt, G.K., Given, C., & Given, B. (2004, July 22-24). Patterns of Use of

Complementary Therapies Among Cancer Patients and their Family Caregivers. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International’s: 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland.


Vander Laan, K., Wyatt, G.K., & Peterson, L. (2004, March 25). Preparing Faith Communities to be Advance Care Planning Advocates. Poster presented at the 12th Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day; National Initiatives for Nursing Research, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, May 1-4). Outcomes of Complementary Therapy Use by

Chemotherapy Patients. Paper presented at the Oncology Nursing Society 28th Annual Congress, Denver, CO.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, April 4-7). Outcomes of Complementary Therapy Use by

Chemotherapy Patients. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Midwest Nursing Research Society Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, April 10). Recruitment and Retention Issues in a Yoga-Based

Randomized Clinical Trial for Women with Breast Cancer. Poster presented at the Community Research Day at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, February 6-8). Outcomes of Complementary Therapy Use by

Chemotherapy Patients and Family Members. Poster presented at the Oncology Nursing Society/American Cancer Society 7th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, San Diego, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Gift, A.G., & Given, B.A. (2002, November 7). Center for End–of-Life

Research. Paper presented at the Michigan Partnership for the Advancement of End-of-Life Care Annual Meeting, Novi, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Kozachik, S. Given, C., & Given, B. (2002, October 11-13). Outcomes of

Complementary Therapy Use by Chemotherapy Patients and Family Members. Paper presented at the Cancer Integrative Medicine Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, C., & Given, B. (2002, September 23-25). A Subacute Care Intervention

for Short-Stay Breast Cancer Surgery. Paper presented at the Era of Hope Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, Orlando, FL.

Wyatt, G.K., & Jablonski, A. (2001, September 24-25). Michigan State University College

of Nursing Undergraduate Curriculum End of Life Content. Paper presented at the Michigan Partnership Conference at Madonna University, Livonia, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Kozachik, S., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (2001, June 16-20). Acceptance and

use of complementary therapy by cancer patients and family members. Paper presented at the 11th Annual International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, Boulder, CO.


Wyatt, G.K. (2001, May 17-26). Testing of a targeted in-home intervention to address the needs of women following short-stay breast cancer surgery. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society, San Diego, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (2001, March 28). A profile of

bereaved caregivers following provision of terminal care. Poster presented at the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium’s 9th Annual Capital Area Research, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, February 8-10). Physical and psychosocial outcomes of breast cancer

patients participating in a post-surgical nursing protocol. Poster presented at the ONS 6th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Wyatt, G.K., Kozachik, S., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (2000, October 17). Complementary

therapy for chemotherapy patients and their family caregivers. Poster presented at the Great Lakes Cancer Nursing Conference, Novi, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000, October 16). Research Overview: Breast cancer and complementary

therapies. Paper presented at the College of Nursing Research Seminar, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Kozachik, S., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (2000, October 12). Complementary

therapy for chemotherapy patients and their family caregivers. Poster presented at the College of Nursing Homecoming 2000 Research Conference “Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future,” Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (2000, October 12). A profile of

bereaved caregivers following provision of terminal care. Poster presented at the College of Nursing Homecoming 2000 Research Conference “Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future,” Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. & Beckrow, K.C. (2000, May 25). A nursing protocol for subacute recovery

following breast cancer surgery. Paper presented at the 10th Biennial Conference of the Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000, April 13). A nursing and yoga intervention for women with breast

cancer. Paper presented at the Surgical Grand Rounds, Sparrow Health System. Continuing medical education units provided to attendees.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, C.W., Given, B.A., & Friedman, L.L. (2000, April 3). A profile of

bereaved caregivers following provision of terminal care. Poster presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society, 24th Annual Research Conference, Dearborn, MI.


Beckrow, K.C., Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, B.A., & Given, C.W. (2000, March 29).

Complementary therapy use among older cancer patients. Poster presented at the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium’s 8th Annual Capital Area Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Kozachik, S., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (2000, March 29). Complementary

therapy for chemotherapy patients and their family caregivers. Poster presented the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium’s 8th Annual Capital Area Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000). Physical and psychosocial outcomes of breast cancer patients

participating in a post-surgical nursing protocol. Poster presented at the 6th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, to be held February 8-10, 2001, Jacksonville, FL.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000). Testing of a targeted in-home intervention to address the needs of

women following short-stay surgery for breast cancer. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society, to be held May 17-20, 2001, San Diego, CA.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, November 5). A conceptual model for an

in-home intervention following short stay surgery for breast cancer. Poster presented at the First Annual Symposium of the Michigan Academic Consortium of Nurse Managed Primary Care Centers, Lansing, MI.

Beckrow, K.C, Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L. Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, October 19).

Complementary therapy use among older cancer patients. Poster presented at the American Cancer Society’s Great Lakes Cancer Nursing Conference, Novi, MI.

Smania, M., Wyatt, G.K., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, October 19). A conceptual

model for an in-home nursing intervention following short-stay surgery for breast cancer. Poster presented at the American Cancer Society’s Great Lakes Cancer Nursing Conference, Novi, MI.

Beckrow, K.C., Wyatt G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, May 13).

Complementary therapy use among older cancer patients. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Michigan Family Practice Research Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Beckrow, K.C., Wyatt, G.K., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, April 20). A conceptual

model for an in-home nursing intervention following short-stay surgery for breast cancer. Poster presented at the Seventh Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day, Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, April 20). A profile of

bereaved caregivers following provision of terminal care. Poster presented at the Seventh Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day, Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., & Given, B.A. (1999, February 18-20). A profile

of bereaved caregivers following provision of terminal care. Poster presented at the 11th MASCC International Symposium, Supportive Care in Cancer, Nice, France.

Wyatt, G.K., Friedman, L.L., Given, C.W., Given, B.A., & Beckrow, K.C. (1999, February

20). Complementary therapy use among older cancer patients. Paper presented at the 11th MASCC International Symposium, Supportive Care in Cancer, Nice, France.

Friedman, L.L. & Wyatt, G.K. (1999, February 18-20). Physical and psychosocial

outcomes following breast cancer surgery: Implications for supportive care. Poster presented at the 11th MASCC International Symposium, Supportive Care in Cancer, Nice, France.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998, November 20). Nurse sensitive outcomes for the short-stay breast

cancer patient. Paper presented at the Oncology Nursing Society State-of-the-Knowledge Conference on Nurse Sensitive Outcomes, Pittsburgh, PA.

Wyatt, G.K., Beckrow, K.C., & Bloomfield, M. (1998, June 16). Breast cancer awareness.

Paper presented at the Nursing Continuing Education Summer Tuesday Evening Series: Women's Health Issues, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., & Given, C.W. (1998, May 7-10). Bridging the gap between

nursing outcomes and the research process: One-step computerized documentation and direct data entry. Poster presented at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 23rd Annual Congress — On Track to a Changing World, San Francisco, CA.

Bloomfield, M. & Wyatt, G.K. (1998, April 30). Post-operative seroma formation

following breast cancer surgery. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Michigan Family Practice Research Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Beckrow, K.C. & Wyatt, G.K. (1998, April 30). The impact of an in-home nursing

intervention for women following short-stay surgery for breast cancer. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Michigan Family Practice Research Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


Bloomfield, M. & Wyatt, G.K. (1998, April 29). Post-operative seroma formation following breast cancer surgery. Poster presented at the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium, Nursing Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Sprague, J. & Wyatt, G.K. (1998, April 27). Bridging the gap between nursing outcomes

and the research process. Poster presented at the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) 1997-98 Banquet, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Bloomfield, M. & Wyatt, G.K. (1998, April 3-4). Post-operative seroma formation following

breast cancer surgery. Poster presented at the Graduate School and Council of Graduate Students (COGS), Research Recognition Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., & Given, C.W. (1997, October 31-November 4). A subacute care

intervention for short-stay breast cancer surgery. Poster presented at the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program Conference — Era of Hope: A Multidisciplinary Report of DoD Progress, Washington, D.C.

Wyatt, G.K. & Dimmer, S. (1997, August 8-10). Therapeutic touch. Paper presented at

the 25 Continuing Education Contact Hours. St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, May 3). Preliminary testing of a Long-Term Quality of Life Instrument.

Poster presented at the Oncology Nursing Society Congress, New Orleans, LA. Wyatt, G.K. (1997, January). Physical and psychosocial needs of midlife and older women

following surgery and adjuvant therapy for breast cancer. Poster presented at the Fourth National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research, Panama City, FL.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, June). Quality of life of women experiencing cancer. Poster presented

at the Supportive Care Conference, Toronto, Canada. Wyatt, G.K. & Dimmer, S. (1996, May 30-June 2). Therapeutic touch. Paper presented at

the 25 Continuing Education Contact Hours, St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, May). Models for assessing quality of life among female cancer

survivors. Paper presented at the Family Practice Research Day XIX, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995, November 3-8). Physical, psychosocial, and financial effects of

surgery in midlife and older women experiencing breast cancer. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International Biannual Convention, Detroit, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (1995, September 26-29). Quality of life of female cancer survivors. Poster

presented at the Kellogg Community/University Health Partnerships, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. & Dimmer, S. (1995, August 11-13). Therapeutic touch. Paper presented at

the 25 Continuing Education Contact Hours for Michigan Nurses Association, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995, May 18). Physical, psychosocial, and financial effects of surgery in

midlife and older women experiencing breast cancer. Paper presented at the Family Practice Research Day XVIII, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995, April 26-29). Short-term sequelae of midlife and older breast cancer

patients. Paper presented at the Twentieth Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress, Anaheim, CA.

Wyatt, G.K. (April 1-4, 1995). Physical, psychosocial, and financial effects of surgery in

mid-life and older women experiencing breast cancer. Paper presented at the Family Practice Research Day XVIII. May 18, 1995, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995, April 1-4). Short-term sequelae of midlife and older breast cancer

patients. Paper presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society 19th Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995, March 30). Physical, psychosocial, and financial effects of surgery in

midlife and older women experiencing breast cancer. Poster presented at the Community Liaison Research Day, Michigan Capital Medical Center, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1995, March 8-11). Midlife and older women experiencing breast cancer.

Paper presented at the American Society of Prevention Oncology 19th Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.

Wyatt, G.K. (1994, September 30). Midlife and older women with breast cancer. Poster

presented at the College of Nursing 40th Anniversary Celebration at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1994, September 30). Midlife and older women with breast cancer. Poster

presented at the College of Nursing 40th Anniversary Celebration at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1994, May 4-7). Female cancer survivors: Model development. Paper

presented at for the 19th Annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society, Cincinnati, OH.


Wyatt, G.K. (1994, April). Breast cancer survivor. Paper presented at the Midwest

Nursing Research Society's 18th Annual Research Conference, Milwaukee. WI. Wyatt, G.K., & Kurtz, M.E. (1994) Quality of life~ of long-term breast cancer survivors.

Poster presented at the Midwest Nursing Research Society% 18th Annual Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI.

Wyatt, G.K. (March 17, 1994). Quality of life of long term breast cancer survivors. Poster

presented at the Second Annual Greater Lansing Nursing Research Day, sponsored by the Michigan State University/Community Liaison Committee, St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1994, March 17). Midlife and older women with breast cancer. Poster


Wyatt, G.K. (1994, March 17). Quality of life of long-term female cancer survivors Poster


Wyatt, G.K. (1994, March 16). Quality of life of long term female cancer survivors. Poster

presented at the Borgess Medical Center Conference, Cancer Care in the '90s: Nurses Make a Difference, Kalamazoo, MI.

Wyatt, G.K.., & Kurtz, M.E. (1994, March 6-9). Quality of life of long term breast cancer

survivors. Poster presented at the Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology, Bethesda, MD.

Wyatt, G.K., and Kurtz, ME (1993, March 18). Quality of life assessment of long-term

female cancer survivors. Poster presented at the Greater Lansing Research Day, Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., and Sparks, B. (1993, January). Joys and surprises of international research

in India and Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the Michigan International Nursing Exchange Resources (MINER) Quarterly Meeting, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1992, October). Quality of life of long-term breast cancer survivors. Paper

presented at the 25th Annual Great Lakes Cancer Conference, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Novi, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (1991, July). Therapeutic touch: Promoting and assessing conceptual change among health care professionals. Poster presented at the International Society

for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine 1st Annual Conference - "Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine: Emerging Theory and Practice," Boulder, CO.

Wyatt, G.K. (1990, April). Therapeutic touch: Promoting and assessing conceptual

change among health care professionals. Paper presented at the Annual Nurse Healers and Professional Associates Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Wyatt, G.K. (1990, May). Therapeutic touch: promoting and assessing conceptual change

among health care professionals. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association.

Wyatt, G.K. (1990, April). Therapeutic touch. Paper and workshop for Annual Health

Festival of Trinidad, West Indies. Wyatt, G.K. (1989, October). Therapeutic touch: Promoting and assessing conceptual

change among health care professionals. Poster presented at the Michigan Nurses' Association Convention.

Wyatt, G.K. (1987, September). Therapeutic touch: Application to primary- health care

and research. Paper presented at the 2nd International Primary, Health Care Conference, London, England.

Wyatt, G.K. (1982, April). Health behaviors among hypertensive clients. Poster presented

at the Sixth Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Columbus, OH. Wyatt, G.K. (1982, February). Health behaviors among hypertensive clients. Poster

presented at the Fifth Annual Nursing Research Symposium, Sigma Theta Tau, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1981, November). Examining validity and reliability of a health perception

instrument Poster presented at the American Heart Association 54th Scientific Sessions--Council of Cardiovascular Nurses, Dallas, TX.

Wyatt, G.K. (1981, October). Examining validity and reliability of a health perception

instrument. Poster presented at the University of Illinois, College of Nursing and Veterans Administration, Fourth Annual Research Conference, Chicago, IL.

Abstracts Published/Submitted

Wyatt, G.K., Lehto, R., Frambes, D. (2014, May 13-16). Evidence-Based Protocols for

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Reflexology as Complementary


Therapies. Abstract submitted for session workshop for the International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (IRCIMH), Miami, FL. Accepted, but unable to attend.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2014, April 23-26). Interruptions in Cancer Treatment and

Associated Behavioral Factors. Abstract submitted as a paper presentation for the 35th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), Philadelphia, PA. Accepted, but unable to attend.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2013). Health Related Quality of Life: A Reflexology Trial with

Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Abstract submitted for oral presentation at the 17th International Conference on Cancer Nursing, Prague, Czech Republic. Accepted, but unable to attend.

Wyatt, G.K., Lehto, R., Lengacher, C., Zick, S., Rausch, S. (2012, February 23-25).

Reducing Health Disparities in Quality Cancer Care with Complementary and Alternative Interventions: Research, Practice and Outreach. Abstract submitted for the 9th Annual APOS Conference Workshop, Miami, FL. (Submitted June, 2011, Accepted July, 2011). Workshop cancelled by APOS due to low enrollment.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Rahbar, M.H., Victorson, D. (2011, April 27-30). Reflexology

improves Self Reported Physical Functioning in Advanced Breast Cancer: Results from an NCI-funded Randomized Clinical Trial. Abstract submitted for the 32nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Washington D.C., Society of Behavioral Medicine. (Submitted August, 2010). Not selected.

9.0 INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Wyatt, G. (2017, October 17). Rules for Being Human. The Theosophical Society of the Ojai Valley, Ojai, CA.

Wyatt, G. (2017, October 17-20). Spirituality in Health Care: Consideration of

Complementary Therapies. Krotona Institute of Theosophy, Ojai, CA. Wyatt, G. (2017, May 6). An Evolving Scientific Field: The Contributions of Reflexology. Reflexology Association of Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Wyatt, G.K. (2016, March 18). Podium presentation upon acceptance MNRS

Distinguished Researcher Award for Pain and Symptom Management Research Interest Group.


Wyatt, G.K. (2015, December 7). Integrative Health care and Cancer: What’s Hot and What’s Not. Presentation for the University of Arizona College of Nursing, Tucson, AZ.

Wyatt, G.K. (2014, November 4). Grant Writing Panel. Presentation for the Michigan

State University Trifecta collaborative as a panelist. Wyatt, G.K. (2014, September 25). Reflexology for symptom management. Presentation

for the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Greater Lansing Area Chapter and MSU CON: “A round table discussion with MSU Nursing Researchers regarding clinical implications from current research findings”.

Wyatt, G. (2013, December 9). Integrative Health Care and Cancer. Presentation at

Sparrow Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G. (2013, November 22). Fidelity of Administering Acupressure. Phone

presentation at AcuCRFt Baseline Paper Presentations Meeting, Domino’s Farm, MI.

Lehto, R., Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2013, March 20). A Mindfulness Intervention for

Symptom Management in Lung Cancer. Poster presentation at the 21st Annual Greater Lansing Community Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Tonlaar, Y.J., Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., (2013, March 20). A Reflexology Trial to Improve

Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) among Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Poster presentation at the 21st Annual Greater Lansing Community Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Frambes, D., Burns, B. Wyatt, G.K. (faculty mentor; 2013, March 20). Acupressure for

Persistent Fatigue After Treatment for Breast Cancer. Poster presentation at the 21st Annual Greater Lansing Community Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2013, March 15). Complementary Therapies: What’s Hot and What’s Not.

Presented to nurses and physicians at the “Current Issues in Cancer Care” program, Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI.

Zick, S., Wyatt, G.K. (2012, November). “Self-administered Acupressure for Cancer-

related fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors.” Presentation and discussion during a breast cancer survivor group. Michigan State University Detroit Center, Detroit, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2012, October). ADVANCE Initiative at MSU: Increasing the Participation

and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers. Presentation to College of Nursing Faculty, East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2012). Health Related Quality of Life: A Reflexology Trial with

Advanced Breast Cancer Patients. Abstract submitted for oral presentation at the 17th International Conference on Cancer Nursing, Prague, Czech Republic. Did not attend conference.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Tamkus, D., You, M. (2012, March). Quality of Life Among

Advanced Breast Cancer Patients with and without Metastasis. Poster Presentation at the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium, Lansing Nursing Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Lehto, R.H., Wyatt, G., Sturtevant, J. (2012, March). Using Mindfulness Therapy in Lung

Cancer: A Focus Group Study. Poster Presentation at the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium, Lansing Nursing Research Day, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2012, September). Home-Based Reflexology Study. Presentation to Doctors

and Nurses of the Integrative Health Collaborative during World Reflexology Week, Massachusetts Association of Reflexology Panel Presentation, Boston, MA. Did not attend conference.

Wyatt, G.K. (2012, March). Reflexology and Acupressure. Presented to Breast Cancer

Survivors at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Survivorship Programming educational seminar, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Lehto, R. (2011, August 30). Nursing Research: College of Nursing

Colloquium. Presented to College of Nursing Faculty and freshman MSU pre-nursing students. East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, August 26). Doctoral Program Orientation. Presented to College of

Nursing Faculty and Nursing Doctoral Students. East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2011, August 24). Role of the Major Professor. Presented to College of

Nursing Faculty at the Annual College of Nursing Major Professors Retreat. East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, July 13). Acupressure & Reflexology. Presented to physicians and

personnel at the Great Lakes Cancer Institute, McLaren Hospital, Flint, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2011, May 4-5). Integrative Health Care for Cancer. Keynote speaker for the

Annual meeting of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP), Traverse City, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Hung, C. (2011, February 28). How to Prepare an Effective Poster. Presented

to nursing staff at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI


Wyatt, G.K. (2011, January 12). Recruitment Strategies. Presented to College of Nursing

Faculty, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2010, December 12). Evidence-Based Practice Program. Presented to

Nursing staff at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2010, December 7). Team Science of Nursing, Engineering, Statistics, Health

Economics, and Practitioner in the Development of a Robotic Reflexology Device. Presented to Michigan State University College of Nursing Faculty, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2010, October 20). Research Opportunities. Presented to Urology Residents

at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2010, October). Enhancing Quality of Life for Cancer Patients: A Program of

Research. Paper presentation for College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Chang, M.W., Given, B., Horodynski, M. & Robbins, L. (2010, September 27-

29). Intervention Fidelity. Symposium presented to the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS), 2010 State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington D.C.

Wyatt, G.K. (2009, November 12-13). Moderator for Integrative Oncology Education

and Training across Disciplines, at Society for Integrative Oncology Sixth Annual International Conference: Revitalizing Cancer Care, New York, NY.

Wyatt, G.K. (2009, April). Translation of a Reflexology Device to Clinical Practice. Speaker

for College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2008). Complementary Therapies and Breast Cancer. Keynote Speaker for

the Reflexology Across America Conference, Portland, ME. Wyatt, G.K. (2008, January 31). Invited Speaker on Foundations of Spirituality and

Health. MSU student group. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2008, January). Invited Speaker on Mock Grant Review, College of Nursing,

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2007, December 8). Invited Speaker on Undergraduate Graduation Address,

College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (2007, November 15-17) Moderator for Massage and Mind-Body at Society for Integrative Oncology, Fourth International Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Wyatt, G.K, & Brower, B. (2007, October 22-23). Invited Speaker on Collaboration

between a Scientist and a CAM Practitioner. Cancer Researchers and CAM Practitioners: Foster Collaborations Advancing the Science Conference. Sponsored by the Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM), National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD.

Wyatt, G.K. (2007, May 25). Invited Speaker on Pain Management, Michigan

Department of Community Health (MDCH) Nurse’s Conference, In Recognition of “Nurse’s Week 2007,” Capital View Building. Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., & Arnault D.S, (2007, March 16 & April 6). Invited Speaker on Grant

Implementation. Research Symposium, Michigan State University, College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, June 22-25). Participated in the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group

Semi-Annual Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Wyatt, G.K. (2006). Chaired Complementary and Integrative Therapies SIG. Oncology

Nursing Congress 2006, Boston, MA. Wyatt, G.K. (2006). Special Interest Group Team Activities. Invited Speaker for the

Leadership Program, Oncology Nursing Society Congress 2006. Boston, MA.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, March 22). Quality of Life: A Program of Research. Speaker for the Pre-professional Society. Michigan State University. East Lansing. MI.

Wyatt, G.K., (2005, September 12). CAM Modalities and Evaluation of Evidence. Speaker

for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Michigan State University, Holistic Medicine Elective, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Rizzo, R., & Pierce, B. (2004, November 5-7). Getting Back Into the Flow:

Flex and Mend Your Mind, Body, and Spirit. Mini institute presented at the Oncology Nursing Society: 5th Annual Institutes of Learning, Nashville, TN.

Wyatt, G.K. (2004, February 20). Quality of Life Research. Faculty seminar held by

College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2004, February 18). Evidence-based Practice. PhD seminar held by College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. & Canady, R. (2004, January 23). How is Your Cultural Competency? Program


Facilitator for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program held for College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, November 21). End of Life Nursing Education Consortium Training

(ELNEC) Program. Invited Speaker for the College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, October 24). End of Life Nursing Education Consortium Training

(ELNEC) Program. Invited Speaker for the College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, August 22). Complementary Medicine Research Update. Invited

Speaker for the Cancer Wellness Conference, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2003, April 22). Complementary Therapies in Health Care. Invited Speaker

for the Nurses: Take Control Program held at College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, March 21-22). End of Life Nursing Education Consultation (ELNEC)

Modules – “Nursing Care at EOL” and Grief, Loss, Bereavement.” Invited Speaker for the ELNEC Train the Trainer Course, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., & Rothert, M. (2003, January). Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement

Therapy. Invited Speaker for the Oncology Nursing Society Program, Lansing Chapter. Lansing MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2002, November 21). Palliative Care. Invited speaker for the Oncology

Nursing Society Local Chapter, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2001, March 21). Program of breast cancer research. Invited Speaker for

the Komen Foundation, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2001, January). Complementary therapies. Invited Speaker for the

University of Michigan graduate course on complementary therapies, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000, May 10). Therapeutic touch in healthcare. Invited Speaker for the

Center for Health, Humanities, and Well-Being program for hospital associates, Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000, March 29). Complementary therapies in research practice. Invited

Speaker for the Greater Lansing Nursing Research Consortium's 8th Annual Capital Area Research Day, Lansing, MI.


Rovoll, M.D. & Wyatt, G.K. (1999, May 13). The challenges of quality assurance in data entry. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Michigan Family Practice Research Day, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1999, March 10). Guided imagery application in health care. Invited

Speaker for the Center for Health, Humanities, and Well-Being Seminar Series, Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998, November 17). Therapeutic touch: Evidence and practice. Invited

Speaker for the Michigan Complementary and Alternative Research Center Seminar, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. & Beckrow, K.C. (1998, July and August). Organizers for the 1998 Summer

Research Series, with presentations by Cathy Bradley, PhD, MPA, on health costs, Frederick Tims, PhD, RMT-BC, on music therapy, Daniel Murman, MD, MS, on impaired cognition in cancer patients, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998, April 27). UROP mentor experience. Invited Speaker for the

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) 1997-98 Banquet, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998, February 17). Nursing care for breast cancer project. Invited Speaker for

the College of Nursing Research Center, Research Seminar Series, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, October 21). Breast cancer: Post-surgical care. Invited Speaker for the 30th Anniversary Great Lakes Cancer Nursing Conference of the American Cancer Society, Novi, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, November). New DoD funding for breast cancer transition care

research. Invited Speaker for the College of Nursing, Research Center Seminar Series, Michigan State University East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, May). Therapeutic touch with critically ill patients. Invited Speaker for

the Annual Conference of the Association of Critical Care Nurses, Novi, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1996, March). Therapeutic touch with various patient populations. Invited

Speaker for the Latino Midwest Medical Student Association, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Schiffman, R., & Tiedje, L.B. (1995, December 1). Abstract and poster

preparation workshop. Invited Speaker for the Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Psi Chapter, East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (1994, November). Preparation of non-research abstracts. Invited Speaker

for the Alpha Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Fall Program, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1994, October 18-19). Therapeutic touch: Comfort measures among cancer

patients. Invited Speaker for the Twenty-Seventh Annual Great Lakes Cancer Nursing Conference. Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., & Dimmer, S (1994, August 11-14) Therapeutic touch: Foundations and

advances. Workshop for the Michigan Nurses Association Continuing Education Program, Kalamazoo, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1993, July). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1993, July). Therapeutic touch II. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt G.K. (1993, April 2). Therapeutic touch. Speaker for the Michigan State University

Cancer Treatment Consortium, Saginaw Sheraton, Saginaw, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1993, February). Quality of life of long-term breast cancer survivors.

Speaker for the Cancer Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1992, November). Therapeutic touch with oncology client cancer care

conference. Speaker for the American Cancer Society--Michigan Division, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1992, March). Therapeutic touch. Speaker for the Michigan State University

Cooperative Extension, Corunna, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1991, October 16). Therapeutic touch: From research to practice. Speaker

for the Institute for Children, Youth and Families, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


Department, College of Nursing, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt. GK (1991, July). Therapeutic touch II. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1991, May). Therapeutic touch: NIH supported projects. Speaker for the

Center for Meaning and Health, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


Wyatt, G.K. (1991, April). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Fetzer Foundation, Kalamazoo, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1990, April). Therapeutic touch. Speaker for the Theosophical Society Fall

Retreat, Ann Arbor, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, April). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, July). Therapeutic touch II. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, June). Two day workshop on internationalizing nursing curricula.

Facilitator and Speaker for the Kellogg Foundation grant to International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1990, April). United States health care system with focus on nursing.

Speaker for the Rotary International, Trinidad, West Indies. Wyatt, G.K. (1989, August). Therapeutic touch with special guest Dora Kunz. Co-leader

Workshop, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1989, June). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Tustin, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1989, June). Therapeutic touch I1. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Tustin, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1989, March). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader workshop, Division of Lifelong

Education, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, October). Therapeutic touch concurrent session. Invited speaker for

the Innovative Pain Management Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, October). Therapeutic touch. Roundtable Leader, Great Lakes Cancer

Conference, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, October). Therapeutic touch I. Invited speaker for the Michigan

League for Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, October). Therapeutic touch I. Invited speaker for the Macomb

Community College, Professional and Continuing Education Department, Fraser, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (1988, September). Therapeutic touch. Lecture, McAuley Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI.


Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, July). Therapeutic touch II. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, July). Therapeutic touch III. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1988, March). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, December). Therapeutic touch lecture. Speaker for the Montcalm

Community College, Department of Nursing, Sidney, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, November). Therapeutic touch concurrent session. Speaker for the

Cancer Care Conference, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, October). -Spirituality. Roundtable Leader, Great Lakes Cancer

Conference, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, September). Therapeutic touch 1. Co-leader Workshop, Florence

Nightingale School of Nursing, London, England. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, July) Therapeutic touch II. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, April,). Therapeutic touch 1. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, January) Therapeutic touch I Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Traverse City, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1986, November). Therapeutic touch 1. Co-leader Workshop, College of

Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1986, October). Therapeutic touch. Seminar, Asian-Pacific Women's

Organization, Okemos, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1986, July). Therapeutic touch II. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Higgins Lake, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (1986, May). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Michigan County

Medical Care Facilities Council, Midland, MI. Wyatt, G.K.. (1986, April). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Michigan Hospice

Association, Grand Rapids, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1986, March). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1985, July). Therapeutic touch 1I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Higgins Lake, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1985, May). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Montcalm Community College.

Wyatt, G.K. (1985, March). Therapeutic touch 1. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1984, December). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong

Education Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1984, October). Spirituality. Roundtable Leader, Great Lakes Cancer

Conference, Michigan Cancer Society, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1984, July). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, International

Myomassethics Federation Annual Convention, Dearborn, MI. Wyatt, G.K., (1984, June) Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong Education

Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1984, February). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong


Wyatt, G.K. (1982, December). Therapeutic touch. Co-leader Seminar, Hospice of

Lansing, Lansing, MI Wyatt, G.K. (1982, November). Chronic pain management. Workshop, Lifelong



Wyatt, G.K.. (1982, November). Relaxation/stress management. Co-leader Two Day Workshop, Visiting Nurse Service, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1982, October). Therapeutic touch. Seminar, Oncology Nurses, Sparrow

Hospital, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K.. (1982, April). Hypertension. Conference Coordinator for the Michigan Heart

Association--Council on High Blood Pressure, Lansing, MI. Community Service/Lay Presentations Wyatt, G., Sikorskii, A. (2017). Reflexology in the United States: A Summary of three grant studies funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Association of

Reflexologists, Victoria House Publication, United Kingdom. (December Issue, pp28-29).

Wyatt, G. (November 1-16, 2017). Faculty Counsel for Faculty Grievance Office (FGO),

Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI

Wyatt, G. (October 27, 2017). Chair of University Academic Integrity Hearing Board (UAIHB) for allegation of academic dishonesty, University Undergraduate Division, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G. (Fall Semester 2017). Faculty Advisory Group for New IRB Software System.

Facilitated by Office of Regulatory Affairs, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI.

Boivin, B., Hession, S., Komáromy, A., Neubig, R., Parent, K., Taylor, T., Wyatt, G. (2017,

September 13). Lessons Learned in Winning NIH Grants. Michigan State University Kellogg Center. East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt,G., (2016, December 6). Planning for a Successful NIH Grant Application.

Presentation at Michigan State University, College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G. interviewed by Bernfeld, E., Daniel, S. (November, 2016). Interviewed for

Reflexology: Does it work? The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. New York, NY.

Given, B., Wyatt, G., Horodynski, M., Hershey, D. (April, 2016). Search Committee

Forum: Putting Your Best Foot Forward – the Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing. College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2016, April 12). MSU CON Doctoral Reception Speaker: Doctor of

Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program. College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (2014, October 23). MSU CON Doctoral Reception Participant: Doctor of

Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program. Bott Building for Nursing Education and Research.

Wyatt, G.K. (2014, October 4). MSU CON Fall Information Day Participant: Doctor of

Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) Program. Bott Building for Nursing Education and Research.

Wyatt, G.K. (2014, August 26). MSU CON Colloquium Resource Fair Participant: Doctor

of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) Program. Bott Building for Nursing Education and Research.

Wyatt, G.K. (2012). ADVANCE Initiative at MSU: Increasing the Participation and

Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers. Presented to CON faculty and Staff. East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2012, August). Eaton County Hospice volunteer. Charlotte, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2012, March). Reflexology and Acupressure. Presented to Breast Cancer

Survivors at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Survivorship Programming educational seminar, McLaren Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2012, February 19). Quality of Life Among Advanced Breast

Cancer Patients with and without Metastasis. Poster presentation at the Women’s Health Research Conference. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A. (2012, February 14). Quality of Life Among Advanced Breast

Cancer Patients with and without Metastasis. Poster presentation at the “Play 4 Kay” women’s basketball game luncheon. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Zick, S., Harris, R. (2012, February 14). Acupressure for Persistent Cancer

Related Fatigue. Poster presentation at the “Play 4 Kay” women’s basketball game luncheon. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, April 29). Reflexology. Presented to Reflexology study personnel at

the End of Grant Conference, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2010, November 2). Enhancing Quality of Life for Cancer Patients: A

Program of Research. Presented at the University Club, East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (2009, October). “Using Evidence to Crack Tough ‘Nuts’ in Clinical Practice.” Served on development committee for creation of this on-line web course for the Oncology Nursing Society. Put on-line December 2009.

Wyatt, G.K. (2009, October). Speaker on Theosophy for Green Spiral, a student group at

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2008, January). Speaker on Theosophy for Green Spiral, a student group at

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2003-2008). Co-Chair of Capital Area Health Alliance - Advance Care

Planning Coalition, MSU Representative, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2005, August 14) Have You Had the Conversation: Advanced Care Planning?

Invited Sunday morning Speaker for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing, E. Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, February 7). Speaker on Advance Care Planning Presentation.

Unitarian Church. East Lansing, MI. Doorenbos, A. (2004, November 10). Prevalence and Predictors of Advance Care

Planning among Women with Breast Cancer. Presentation at the End of Life Seminar. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt

Wyatt, G.K. (2003-2005). Speaker on Ingham Regional Medical Center Integrative

Therapies Committee Lansing, MI. Jablonski, A. (2004, March 17). The Symptom Experience of End-Stage Renal Disease

Patients on Hemodialysis. Presentation at the End of Life Seminar. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt.

Doorenbos, A. (2004, February 11). Impact of end-of-life care for caregivers of

individuals with cancer. Presentation at the End of Life Seminar. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt.

Gift, A. (2003, November 19). “Symptoms Over Time in Patients with Lung Cancer.”

Sponsored By the Michigan State University End of Life: Center for Excellence, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt.

Wyatt, G.K. (2003, November 8). Complementary and Alternative Therapy Update.

Invited Speaker for “The Art of Surviving Cancer Conference” sponsored by Sparrow Regional Center, Lansing, MI.


Sherwood, P.R (2003, October 29). “Forgotten voices: Learning lessons from bereaved caregivers.” Sponsored By the Michigan State University End of Life: Center for Excellence, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt.

Corser, B, & Holmes-Rovner, M. (2003, March 26). “The ‘Patient Decision Support and Coaching’ Project: Lessons from the Field.” Sponsored By the Michigan State University End of Life: Center for Excellence, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt.

Given, B. (2003, February 12). “Burden and Depression Among Caregivers of Survivors

vs. Decedent Cancer Patients.” Sponsored By the Michigan State University End of Life: Center for Excellence, East Lansing, MI. Facilitator: G. Wyatt.

Wyatt, G.K., Gift, A.G., & Given, B.A. (2002, June 30). Year III Annual Report for the End

of Life: Center for Excellence. Submitted to Cordell Overby, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Michigan State University.

Wyatt, G.K., & Campbell, M. (2000-2002). Michigan Partnership for the Advancement

of End of Life Care. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Participating in Undergraduate Nursing curriculum and assessment, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, March 14). Guided Imagery in Health Care. Invited speaker for the

Center for Health, Humanities, and Well-Being "Day of Relaxation and Reflection," Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, March 14). Water as a Therapeutic Medium. Invited speaker for the

Center of Health, Humanities, and Well-Being "Day of Relaxation and Reflection," Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000, August). Complementary therapies in today's health care. Invited

speaker for the Metaphysical Church of Christ, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2000, March 26). Complementary therapies in health care. Invited speaker

lbr the Theosophical Society of America - The Lansing Study Center, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2000, January 7). Interviewed as an expert in Therapeutic Touch as part of

an NIH study funded by the Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine entitled, “Comparison of Biofield Energy Therapists,” University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1999, November 2). Mentor for Yayoi Yagi, visiting professor from the

University of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The objective of the experience was to provide an overview of nursing-based cancer research in the United States.


Wyatt. G.K. (1999, October 16). American Cancer Society, Making Strides against Breast Cancer, Served as volunteer, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. & Collins, C. (1999-2000). Ongoing eight week yoga education class for

women following breast cancer surgery. Conducted at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, November 19). The breast cancer experience. Presentation for the

Unitarian Universalist Church Women's Group, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1996, October). Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Psi chapter anniversary. Poster for

the College of Nursing Homecoming Celebration, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1996, October 11). Therapeutic touch: conceptual change of health care

providers. Poster presentation for College of Nursing, Homecoming Poster Session, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, July 18-28). Volunteer for Camp Catch A Rainbow for Kids with

Cancer, Muskegon, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1994, July 31). Alternative health care: Therapeutic touch. Invited speaker

for the Unitarian Church, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, September). Therapeutic touch. Speaker, Mt. Hope Presbyterian

Church Fall Retreat, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1986, September). Therapeutic touch. Presentation, Lansing Area Yoga

Association, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1986, October). Therapeutic touch I. Co-leader Workshop, Lifelong

Education Department, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, Battle Creek, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1986, April). Health care presentation. Boy Scouts of America--Chief

Okemos Council 264. Wyatt, G.K. (1985, July). Therapeutic touch. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Saginaw,

MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1982, June). Death & dying. Exhibit, Impression Five Museum, Lansing, MI. Media Coverage and Press Releases


Wyatt, G.K. (2016, May 18). Awards and Honors: Gwen Wyatt Elected to the American Psychosocial Oncology Society Board of Directors. Reported by Jill Vondrasek, Michigan State University College of Nursing News. Website: http://msu-nursing.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/t/7D84D06A9FA6F3AE/CBFAD1BCD41D1DAF6A4D01E12DB8921D

Wyatt, G.K. (2016, May 17). Spartans Present at American Psychosocial Oncology Society

Conference. Reported by Jill Vondrasek, Michigan State University College of Nursing News. Website: http://www.nursing.msu.edu/News%20and%20Events/Latest%20News/APOSconference.htm

Wyatt, G.K. interviewed by Gleason, S. (2016) “At-Home Therapies Help Cancer Patients

Cope”. Michigan State University College of Nursing Press Release. Wyatt, G.K. (2015). Featured in Women’s Health Research at Michigan State University –

A Snapshot from 2015 (pg. 97). Durning, MV (reporter). Wyatt, G.K. (interviewed for feature article) (2015). Integrative

Medicine: Caring for the Whole Patient. Oncology Nursing News. 2015(9)7:31-32. http://nursing.onclive.com/publications/oncology-nurse/2015/october-2015/integrative-healthcare-caring-for-the-whole-patient

Wyatt, G.K. (2015, April 24). “Intervention fidelity in a reflexology study of advanced

breast cancer”. Video podcast with Oncology Nurse Advisor at ONS Annual Congress 2015. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/ons-2015-video/section/4903/

Wyatt, G.K. (2015, April 24). Video interview with Intellisphere Oncology Specialty

Group at ONS Annual Congress 2015. Orlando, FL. Hart, J., Wyatt, G.K. (interviewed for feature article) (2015) Reflexology: Emerging

Evidence Points to Health Benefits. Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 21(3), 121-123. DOI: 10.1089/act.2015.29000.jh.

Rushlow, Amy (reporter) Wyatt, G.K. (interviewed for research background) (2015,

January 16). “Reflexology” Yahoo! Health. https://www.yahoo.com/health/woman-sues-over-reflexology-socks-but-do-they-108269107537.html

Wyatt, G. K. (2014, July). Nurse Interviews from ONS on OncNurseTV: Acupressure for

Fatigue. Oncology Nursing News; 8(5): 36, http://nursing.onclive.com/conference-coverage/ons-2014/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Acupressure-for-Persistent-Cancer-Related-Fatigue

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http://www.nursing.msu.edu/News%20and%20Events/Latest%20News/APOSconference.htm

http://www.nursing.msu.edu/News%20and%20Events/Latest%20News/APOSconference.htm

http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/ons-2015-video/section/4903/

http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/ons-2015-video/section/4903/

https://www.yahoo.com/health/woman-sues-over-reflexology-socks-but-do-they-108269107537.html

https://www.yahoo.com/health/woman-sues-over-reflexology-socks-but-do-they-108269107537.html

http://nursing.onclive.com/conference-coverage/ons-2014/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Acupressure-for-Persistent-Cancer-Related-Fatigue

http://nursing.onclive.com/conference-coverage/ons-2014/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Acupressure-for-Persistent-Cancer-Related-Fatigue


Wyatt, G.K. (June, 2014). Featured in Oncology Nursing Society: Connect. Studying the

Alternatives: Oncology Nurse Researchers Investigate Integration of CAM and Conventional Therapy by Christine Merenda, page 21-24.

Wyatt, G.K. (2014, April). Benefits of Reflexology. Featured in Dr. Oz The Good Life, by

Ted Spiker. Wyatt, G.K. (2014). Featured in Women’s Health Research at Michigan State University –

A Snapshot from 2013 (pg. 85), by Claudia B. Holzman. Wyatt, G.K. (2014, February 15). Video Interview with Oncology Nursing News by Lauren

Green, APOS Tampa, FL Wyatt, G.K. (2013, October). Featured in Energy Times: Holistic Health- Path to Better

Health, by Jodi Helmer. http://www.energytimes.com/pages/departments/1013/holistic1013.html

Wyatt, G.K. (2013, September). Featured in Massage Magazine: The Science Behind

Reflexology (pg. 48), by David Allan. Wyatt, G.K. (2013, April 25). “Gwen Wyatt discusses complementary therapies.” Video

interview with Oncology Nursing News, Washington D.C. http://www.onclive.com/onclive-tv/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Complementary-Therapies-in-Cancer-Care.

Wyatt, G.K. (2013, February). “Reflexologia para câncer de mama.” Featured in Brazillian

complementary therapy magazine Saúde é Vital. Re ported by Talita Eredia, São Paulo, Brazil. Wyatt, G.K. (2012, November). Interview on NIH Home-based Refexology R01 by Chris

Zollars of Michigan Radio News. Also broadcast on NPR. Ann Arbor, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2012, November). Interview on NIH Home-based reflexology R01 by Mike

Cohen of 1320 WILS radio, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2012, November). Press Release “Ancient Foot Massage Technique may

Ease Cancer Symptoms.” Reported by Andy McGlashen and Jill Vondrasek, Michigan State University News. Website: http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2012/ancient-foot-massage-technique-may-ease-cancer-symptoms/.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, September). Press Release “Bringing Reflexology to Homes of

Patients with Breast Cancer.” Reported by Jill Vondrasek, Michigan State

http://www.onclive.com/onclive-tv/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Complementary-Therapies-in-Cancer-Care

http://www.onclive.com/onclive-tv/Gwen-Wyatt-on-Complementary-Therapies-in-Cancer-Care

http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2012/ancient-foot-massage-technique-may-ease-cancer-symptoms/

http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2012/ancient-foot-massage-technique-may-ease-cancer-symptoms/


University College of Nursing News. Website: http://nursing.msu.edu/News.aspx?ID=167.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, September). Featured in MSU Women’s Health Initiatives: Research

to Improve Lives. Pamphlet, Michigan State University, Page 2. Wyatt, G.K. (2011, Spring). Featured in MSU Alumni Magazine, Michigan State

University, Page 35. Wyatt, G.K. (2011, March). Interview on NIH Home-based reflexology R01 for NPR Radio. Wyatt, G.K. (2011, February 23). Press Release “Bringing Reflexology to Homes of

Patients with Breast Cancer.” Reported by Jill Vondrasek, Michigan State University News. Website: http://nursing.msu.edu/News.aspx?ID=167.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, March 2). Acupressure Shows Promise in Relieving Fatigue in Cancer

Survivors. Featured in “Health Care Weekly Review”, Michigan’s independent health care news source. http://www.hcwreview.com/?p=3434&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HCWReview+%28Health+Care+Weekly+Review%29.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, February 25). “Alternative Therapies Fight Fatigue in Cancer

Survivors: Therapies Like Acupressure Found to Give Relief for Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors.” Reported by Debbie Nicholson, anchor for Allvoices.com, Detroit, MI. Website: http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8300849-alternative-therapies-fight-fatigue-in-cancer-survivors.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, February 23). Press Release “Acupressure Shows Promise in Relieving

Fatigue in Cancer Survivors.” Reported by Jill Vondrasek, Michigan State University News. Website: http://news.msu.edu/story/8968/.

Wyatt, G.K. (2011, February). Interview on NIH Acupressure Study by Rina Miller,

Michigan Radio. http://news.michiganradio.org/post/study-will-use-acupressure-treat-breast-cancer-related-fatigue.

Wyatt, G.K. (2010, September) Featured in Women’s Health Research at Michigan State

University, pg. 74. Wyatt, G.K. (2010, May 18). “Alternative Therapies” in The Cancer Beat, webpage news

page. http://www.knowcancer.com/cancer-news/category/alternative-treatments/.

http://nursing.msu.edu/News.aspx?ID=167

http://nursing.msu.edu/News.aspx?ID=167

http://www.hcwreview.com/?p=3434&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HCWReview+%28Health+Care+Weekly+Review%29



http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8300849-alternative-therapies-fight-fatigue-in-cancer-survivors

http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8300849-alternative-therapies-fight-fatigue-in-cancer-survivors

http://news.msu.edu/story/8968/

http://news.michiganradio.org/post/study-will-use-acupressure-treat-breast-cancer-related-fatigue

http://news.michiganradio.org/post/study-will-use-acupressure-treat-breast-cancer-related-fatigue

http://www.knowcancer.com/cancer-news/category/alternative-treatments/

http://www.knowcancer.com/cancer-news/category/alternative-treatments/


Wyatt, G.K. (2010). Featured in “Alternative Treatments” in The State News web page article. http.

Wyatt, G.K. (2009 September 22). “Foot Reflexology”. Interviewed and quoted for an

article in the women’s magazine, “Allure Spa – Special Issue,” pg. 56. Wyatt, G.K. (2008). The Legacy of Excellence. Michigan Nurse, 81(3), back cover. Wyatt, G.K. (2008, March 17). Predictors of Postsurgical Subacute Emotional and

Physical Well-Being among Women with Breast Cancer. Cancer Nursing, 31(2):E28-E39. A summary of the article was run in The BCN News http://www.breastcancer.net/1.php

Wyatt, G.K. (2008, February 21). Reflexology Shown to Have Benefits for Breast Cancer

Treatment. Interview by Lila Lazarus from FOX 2 News. Detroit, MI. http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=5845409&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.5.1

Wyatt, G.K. (2008). Cited in the article in OCCAM Newsletter from the presentation at

Cancer Researchers and CAM Practitioners: Fostering Collaborations. Advancing the Science Conference. National Cancer Institute, the Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM). Bethesda, MD.

Wyatt, G.K. (2007) Interview by Sara Altshul from the Journal “Better Health and

Living” on the publication of Wyatt, G.K., Sikorskii, A., Siddiqi, A., Given, C. Feasibility of Reflexology and Guided Imagery Intervention during Chemotherapy: Results of a Quasi-experimental Study. Oncology Nursing Forum. 34(3), 635-642. www.betterhealthandliving.com

Wyatt, G.K. (2007, May 15). Interview on NIH Reflexology Study with Sarah Hunter of

the BBC Vision Studios, London, England. Brower, B., & Wyatt, G.K. (2007, March 25). “Maya Talk”. NBC 25 talk show featured

Barbara Brower, reflexologist consultant for Wyatt NIH sponsored Reflexology Study.

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, October). Healthy E-mail Service. Healthy U. East Lansing, MI.

https://healthyemail.healthyu.msu.edu/

Wyatt, G.K. (2006, July). Health Matters, 6(3), 10. Reported by Tom Oswald. MSU Today. East Lansing, MI.

http://www.breastcancer.net/1.php

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=5845409&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.5.1

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=5845409&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.5.1

http://www.betterhealthandliving.com/

https://healthyemail.healthyu.msu.edu/


Wyatt, G.K., (2006, January 5). Pressure points. Hands, feet are key in reflexology. Reported by Darla Carter. The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. http://www.courier-journal.com

Wyatt, G.K., (2006 Winter). Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced Breast Cancer.

National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists. (NANMT) News. PO Box 24004, 6749 Willow Creek Dr., Huber Hts., OH 45424. www.nanmt.org. To be published

Wyatt, G.K., (2005, November 28). $3 Million Research Grant Awarded for Reflexology.

University College of Reflexology. http://www.universalreflex.com Lansing, MI Wyatt, G.K., (2005, November). Breast cancer patients turn to reflexology for comfort.

Information from the article is used by International Council of Reflexologists (ICR), http://www.icr-reflexology.org/, in their Research file and by a third year student at Swansea university on her subject: “Does Reflexology benefit Cancer Patients”. E-mail from Cecilia Salvesen, Vice President of ICR.

Wyatt, G.K., (2005 Fall). Research – Dr. Gwen Wyatt. Access MSU Nursing. Knowledge

Innovation Caring. East Lansing MI. Wyatt, G.K., (2005, October 24). Press release “Reflexology: An Intervention for

Advanced Breast Cancer.” News Wire. Biweekly Newsletter from the Office of Development and External Relations in the College of Nursing. Volume 1, Issue 2.

Wyatt, G.K., (2005, October 13). Cancer patients turn to reflexology for comfort. MSU

News Bulletin. East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K., (2005, Fall). Reflexology: an Intervention for Advanced Breast Cancer.

Research News. Individual Research Grants and Contracts. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., (2005, October 20). Reflexology helps women with breast cancer.

Reported by Megan Rauscher. Reuters News; Reuters Health. Web site: http://today.reuters.com/news. New York.

Wyatt, G.K., (2005, October 12). Breast cancer reflexology trial to begin. Reported by

Lynda Willimas. Web site: http://www.medwire-news.md. Wyatt, G.K., (2005, October). Reported by Katrina Wasneckee. Web site:

http://www.medpagetoday.com.

http://www.courier-journal.com/

http://www.nanmt.org/

http://www.universalreflex.com/

http://www.icr-reflexology.org/

http://today.reuters.com/news

http://www.medwire-news.md/

http://www.medpagetoday.com/


Wyatt, G.K., (2005, October 7 & 8). Breast Cancer Patients See Benefits of Ancient Therapy. Reflexology and Breast Cancer. Reported by Ali Gorman. WILX10, News TV.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, October 7). Reflexology helps women receiving chemo in late-stage

breast cancer. Reported by Christian Nordqvist. Web sites: www.medicalnewstoday.com, www.medilexicon.com, www.hospitalworldwide.com. Medical News Today, East Sussex, United Kingdom, Cancun, Mexico.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, October 7). MSU looks at possible cancer treatment. Reported by

Jennifer Toland. The State News. MSU, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2005, October 5). MSU study offers new tack on coping with cancer.

Reported by Putnam J. Mlive.com Everything Michigan News, a comprehensive Web site. Ann Arbor News, Advance Newspapers, Bay City Times, Flint Journal, Grand Rapids Press, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Muskegon Chronicle, Saginaw News.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, October 5). Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced Breast

Cancer. Reported by Jennifer Christensen. HOM-TV-21, Government Access Channel. Meridian Magazine, Okemos MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, October 4). Breast cancer patients turn to reflexology for comfort.

Michigan State University Newsroom, Special Report, newsroom.msu.edu, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2005, September 30). Breast cancer patients turn to reflexology for

comfort. Michigan State University Newsroom, newsroom.msu.edu, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Beals C., Collin C. (2005, July). Pain-Call in Program. Channel 6 News.

Vander Laan, K., & Wyatt, G.K. (2004-2005). Partnering with Faith Communities to

Promote Advance Care Planning. Student Award Program. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation 2004 Annual Report. (Budget $3,000).

Jablonski, A. (2004, March 17). End of Life Seminar: The Symptom Experience of End-

Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis. MSU News Bulletin, Facilitator: G. Wyatt, East Lansing, MI.

Doorenbos, A. (2004, February 11). End of Life Seminar: Impact of end-of-life care for

caregivers of individuals with cancer. MSU News Bulletin, Facilitator: G. Wyatt, East Lansing, MI.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

http://www.medilexicon.com/

http://www.hospitalworldwide.com/


Wyatt, G.K., Corser, B, Holmes-Rovner, M., & Shaw, R.G. (2003, March 26). End of Life

Seminar Series: “The ‘Patient Decision Support and Coaching’ Project: Lessons from the Field.” MSU News Bulletin, 34(9), 7. Sponsored by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B., & Shaw, R.G. (2003, February 6). End of Life Seminar Series:

Burden and Depression Among Caregivers of Survivors vs. Decedent Cancer Patients. MSU News Bulletin, 34(7), 7. Sponsored by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI.

Doorenbos, A.Z., & Shaw, R.G. (2002, November 7). End of Life Seminar Series: Advance

Directives in Asian Indian Immigrants. Facilitator: Wyatt, G., MSU News Bulletin, 34(6).

Doorenbos, A. (2002, November 13). End of Life Seminar Series. MSU News Bulletin.

Sponsored by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI. Lunney, J. (2002, October 28). End of Life Seminar Series. MSU News Bulletin. Sponsored

by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI. Lunney, J., & Shaw, R.G. (2002, October 10). End of Life Seminar Series: Broadening our

Perspective of End-of-Life Care. Facilitator: Wyatt, G., MSU News Bulletin, 34(4), 3.

Margie Rodrigez-La Sage (2002, February). End of Life Seminar Series. MSU News

Bulletin. Sponsored by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI. Clayton Thomason (2002, March). End of Life Seminar Series. MSU News Bulletin.

Sponsored by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI. Lawhorne, L. (2001, November 28). “Improving End of Life Care in the Nursing Home

Facility Setting,” MSU News Bulletin. Sponsored by the End of Life: Center for Excellence, Director, Wyatt, G.K., East Lansing, MI.

Ogle, K.S. (2001, October 11). End of Life Seminar Series. MSU News Bulletin, 33(4), 3.

Presented by End of Life Center. Director, Wyatt, G.K.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001). A model for delivering care. MSU Nursing, 16(1), 4. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, March 15). Sparrow Gives ‘Day of Relaxation.' Article by Amy Stanton

which highlights presentations by G. Wyatt on complementary therapies at the


Sparrow Center for Health, Humanities, and Well-Being "Day of Relaxation and Reflection," in "The State News," Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, February 18). Breast Cancer Recovery Program. Article about the

Yoga for Breast Cancer Program in the Towne Courier, Okemos, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2001, January 18). Inner Balance: Ancient Hindu Art Brings Ease to Mind,

Body, and Soul. Article by Matt Treadwell (highlighting Yoga for Breast Cancer Program), in "The State News," Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001, January). Stretching and Relaxation Program for Women who have

had Breast Cancer. Article about the Yoga for Breast Cancer Program in the “Community Health Education Winter Calendar 2001,” Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2001). The Good Life. Research Program highlighted in the "Research at

Michigan State University Calendar 2001," Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2000, September). Stretching and Relaxation Program for Women who

have had Breast Cancer. Article about the Yoga for Breast Cancer Program in the “Community Health Education Fall Calendar 2000,” Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1999, November 15). Research on the Rise. Article by Elizabeth

Vandenboom in "The State News," Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. & Collins, C. (1999, November 10). A Yoga Program for Women following

Breast Cancer Surgery. Television interview with Adella Uchida on the “Evening News,” WILX, Channel 10, Lansing, MI. (Aired November 10, 1999).

Wyatt, G.K. (1999, October 22). Research at Michigan State University. Radio interview

with Jonathan Brunt on "State News Live," Impact Exposure, WDBN, 89FM, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. (Aired October 22, 1999).

Wyatt, G.K. & Rovoll, M.D. (1998, November 30 & December 1). AIDS Awareness Day.

Participated in ribbon tying ceremony to commemorate World AIDS Day, WLNS, Channel 6 News, Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B.A., & Given, C.W. (1998, Fall). Care for the Caregivers. Article in

Michigan State University newsletter “Research News,” East Lansing, MI.


Wyatt, G.K. (1998, August). Short-Stay Mastectomy Patients Don't Go Home Alone. Article in Michigan State University newsletter, "Research News," East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Given, B., Given, C., & Pathak, D. (1998, June). Hospital to Home. Nursing

Care for Breast Cancer Study featured on the Science Coalition Web site, "MSU Research: Discovering a World of Promise," Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. & Sprague, J. (1998, June). McNair/SROP Scholars. Publication highlighting

the experiences of the Undergraduate and Scholars Research Programs. Offered through the Office of Supportive Services, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998, May). In Support of Therapeutic Touch (T.T.): A Rebuttal to the Article

in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that Denounced T.T. Radio interview with Dennis Krolick for MSU News Hotline (Audio news feed-line/sound bites for 24 hour radio service.

Wyatt, G.K. (1998, Spring). Short-Stay Mastectomy Patients Don’t Go Home Alone.

Article in Michigan State University newsletter, “MSU Nursing,” East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1997, December 10). Short-Stay Mastectomy Patients Don’t Go Home

Alone. Press interview for news release through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, November). Breast Cancer Source Guide. Contributor to media

release. Contact person: Tom Oswald, Media Communications Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, October 28). Breast Cancer Awareness. Television interview with

Elizabeth Wooly on "Meridian Magazine", Channel 21, HOM-TV, Okemos Cable Television, Okemos, MI. (aired November 24 - December 7, 1997.)

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, October 1). MSU Tip Sheet. Contributor to media release. Contact

person: Russ White, Media Communication Department, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, July 17). Nursing Care Following Short-Stay Breast Cancer Surgery.

Radio interview with D. Krolick, Broadcast/Photo Division of University Relations, Michigan State University, for National 24 Hour Radio Information Hotline.


Wyatt, G.K. & Bloomfield, M. (1997, April 11). Breast Cancer Surgery. Television interview for WELG, Channel 22 Cable Television, East Lansing, MI. (Aired twice a day April 14 through April 20, 1997.)

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, Spring/Summer). Recent publications (4) cited in the Cancer Center at

Michigan State University Newsletter, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1997, March 25). Mammograms Urged at Age 40. Press interview through

the Division of University Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1997, March 10). Michigan State University Study to Help Women

Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Press interview for news release through the Division of University Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1997, February 18). Longer Hospital Stays Not Always the Answer. Press

interview for news release through the Division of University Relations, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (1996, Fall). Investigator Focus. Feature article in Cancer Center at Michigan

State University Newsletter, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1996, Fall). Investigator focus. Feature article in CCMSU Newsletter,

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1993, May). The other side of breast cancer - Those who survive and thrive.

Article appeared in the Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1993, May). Women and long term breast cancer survivorship. Article

appeared in the Lansing State Journal. Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, August 14). Getting the right touch. Article appeared in the Lansing

State Journal, Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, March). Nursing in the United States. Interview on Trinidad National

Television Station, Trinidad, West Indies. Wyatt, G.K. (1990, July). Interview on therapeutic touch. W JR Radio Station, J. P.

McCarthy program, Detroit, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (1987, May 1). Hands-off healing. Article appeared in the Lansing State

Journal, Lansing, MI. 10.0 HONORS & AWARDS


2016 MNRS Distinguished Researcher Award for Pain and Symptom Management Research Interest Group (18 March, 2016)

2013 American Academy of Nursing Fellow (FAAN) Induction. 2012 Reflexology Pathway Dedication and Ground Breaking – Michigan

State University Bott Building for Nursing Education and Research. East Lansing, MI.

2011 Outstanding Contribution in Research for Reflexology.

International Council of Reflexologists: Castro Verde - Alentejo, Portugal.

2011 Nominated for the Distinguished Faculty Award, Michigan State

University 2007 Barthel Spirit Award. Presented by the College of Nursing,

Michigan State University. 2007 Krotona Institute Scholarship, to study conceptual basis of

therapeutic touch (TT), with Nelda Samarel, RN, Ph.D. (expert in therapeutic touch with breast cancer), Ojai, CA.

2007 Vander Laan, K., Wyatt, G.K. Partnering with Communities to

Promote Advance Care Planning. Kappa Epsilon at-Large Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Award ($500.00).

2005 Michigan State University College of Nursing Holmes Award in

recognition of the sustained excellence in the research, teaching, and service mission of the College.

2005 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Award. Presented by the Alpha Psi

Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. 2005 Given, B., Wyatt, G., Given, C., Gift, A., Sherwood, P., DeVoss, D.,

& Rahbar, M. Susan Baird Excellence in Writing Award in Nursing Research for the article “Burden and depression among caregivers of patients with cancer at the end-of-life”. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31(6), 1105-1115

2004 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, Advance Care Planning,

Respecting Choices. Certified as Advance Care Planning Facilitator.


2002 Wyatt, G.K., Gift, A., & Given, B. Michigan Cancer Consortium Spirit of Collaboration Award. Presented by the Michigan Partnership for End-of-Life Care and the Michigan State University College of Nursing as a participating member.

2000 Wyatt, G.K. & Beckrow, K.C. Faculty/Student Mentor Award.

Honored at the “President’s Brunch 2000: Celebrating Students and Mentors at Michigan State University.”

2000 Sigma Theta Tau Research Award. Presented by the Alpha Psi

Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau. 1992 Bristol-Myers Oncology Division Research Award. Presented by

the Oncology Nursing Foundation. 11.0 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2013-present American Academy of Nursing (AAN) 2004-present American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 2015-present -Board of Directors 2012-present American Nurses Association (ANA) 2007-2010, 1980-1999 2005-present Capital Area Health Alliance (CAHA) 2007-present Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) 1987-present Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 2007-2009 & Michigan Nurses’ Association 1980-1999 2012-present Registered Nurses Association in Michigan (RN-AIM) 1981-present Sigma Theta Tau International, Alpha Psi Chapter Member 1985-present Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) 2005-present Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 1985-present Therapeutic Touch International Association


2007-2011 American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) 1980-2001 Capitol Area District Nurses Association 1990-2001 Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars - Alpha Alpha Chapter 1992-1999 Michigan International Nursing Education Resource

12.0 EDITORIAL BOARDS/REVIEWER

Journal Reviewer

2016-present Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Elsevier Publishing Company.

Psycho-Oncology. ScholarOne, Inc. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Elsevier Publishing

Company.

2013-present European Journal of Cancer Care. Malden, MA: Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

The Breast. Elsevier Publishing Company. Integrative Cancer Therapies. Sage Publishing.

Brain Imaging and Behavior. Springer Publishing Company. Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 4th edition. Gale

Cengage Learning, Farmington, MI. 2012-present European Journal of Oncology Nursing, Elsevier Publishing

Company. Evidence Based Nursing 2011-present Nursing Outlook. Elsevier Publishing Company.

Nursing Research, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.

The Scientific World Journal. Hindawi Publishing Company


Nursing Research and Practice. Hindawi Publishing Company. Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer. Springer, Denmark. 2010- present Patient Preference and Adherence. Memphis, TN: Dove Medical

Press. Clinical Epidemiology. Memphis, TN: Dove Medical Press.

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. London, England.

2009-present Cancer. American Cancer Society, NY, NY: John Wiley and Sons,

Inc. 2007-present Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. New

Rochelle, NY. Mary Ann Liebert Inc. 2006-present Western Journal of Nursing Research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications 2005-present Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Oxford, UK. Oxford University Press. 2004-present Journal of Palliative Medicine. Larchmont, NY: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers. 2003-present Quality of Life Research Journal. Springer, Netherlands. 2001-present Cancer Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. Psychometrics: The Journal of Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry,

Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Press, Inc. 2000-present Cancer Practice. Philadelphia, PA. 1999-present Journal of Palliative Care, Montreal, Canada. 1998-present Research in Nursing and Health. NY, NY: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Grant Reviewer


2017 Grant Reviewer for National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review (NIH/CSR). Special Emphasis Panel, Bethesda, MD

2016 Grant Reviewer for National Institutes of Health/National Institute

of Nursing Research (NIH/NINR). Nursing and Related Clinical Sciences Study Section, Special Emphasis Panel, Chicago, IL.

2016 Internal Grant Reviewer for Dr. Roxane Chan, National Institutes

of Health (NIH). R34. 2016 Internal Grant Reviewer for Dr. Denise Hershey, National

Institutes of Health (NIH). R01. 2014 & 2015 Internal Grant Reviewer for Dr. Sandra Spoelstra, National

Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute (NIH/NCI) R01. 2014 & 2015 Internal Grant Reviewer for Dr. Mei-Wei Chang, National

Institutes of Health/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH/NIDDK) R01.


of Nursing Research (NIH/NINR), Centers of Excellence in Self-Management Research (P20/P30).

2014 External Grant Reviewer for Dr. Ardith Doorenbos, National

Institute of Health (NIH) K24.

2012-2016 Strategic Partnership Grants (SPG), Michigan State University 2012 Grant Reviewer for National Cancer Institute (NCI), Special

Emphasis Panel; ZCA1 RPRB-M J1 P (P50/R01) applications in Lung, Skin, Ovarian, Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Cancers.


of Nursing Research (NIH/NINR), Centers of Excellence for Symptom Science Research (P20/P30), Rockville, MD.

2011 Grant Reviewer for Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

(CTSI), Michigan State University. 2010 Grant Reviewer for the National Center for Complementary and

Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Translational Tools for


Clinical Studies Review, Special Emphasis Panel, Bethesda, MD. Teleconference, June 28-29.

2010 Grant Reviewer for the National Center for Complementary and

Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Clinical Science Study Review, Special Emphasis Panel, Washington DC.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Clinical Science Study Review, Bethesda, MD.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Fellowship and Training Review, Rockville, MD.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Special Emphasis Panel, Clinical Research Grant Review, Bethesda, MD.

2009 Grant Reviewer for National Institutes of Health, Special Emphasis

Panel, Risk Prevention and Health Behavior (RPHB) Integrated Review Group (IRG), Bethesda, MD.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Clinical Science Special Emphasis Panel, Bethesda, MD.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group, Bethesda, MD.


Alternative Medicine (NCCAM/NIH), Special Emphasis Panel/Scientific Review Group, Bethesda, MD.

2007-2008 Grant Reviewer for Michael Smith Foundation for Health

Research. (MSFHR) Vancouver, BC, Canada


2007 Grant Reviewer for Department of Defense (DoD), Breast Cancer Research Program, Multidisciplinary Postdoctoral # 4 Committee, Bethesda, MD.

2007 Grant Reviewer for the Health Research Board, Clinical Research

Training Fellowships in Nursing and Midwifery, Dublin, Ireland. 2006 Grant Reviewer for National Institutes of Health, Behavioral

Medicine Study Section, Baltimore, MD. 2006 Grant Reviewer for Department of Defense (DoD), 2006 Breast

Cancer Reward Program, Clinical Health Science Study Section, Bethesda, MD.

2006 Grant Reviewer for National Institutes of Health, Behavioral

Medicine Study Section, Baltimore, MD. 2005 Grant Reviewer for NCCAM Training and Education Special

Emphasis Panel, Baltimore, MD. 2003 External reviewer for Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL for RO1 to

NIH, submitted by C. Gwede “Evaluation of Toxicity and Long-term QOL in RTOG RCTs.”

2003 External reviewer for City of Hope, Duarte, CA for Oncology

Nursing Society (ONS) Small Grant Program. 2002 Grant Reviewer for Department of Defense (DoD), Clinical

Research Nurse Award. 2000-2002 Grant Reviewer for Oncology Nursing Foundation Small Grants

Program and Foundation Fellowship Applications. Oncology Nursing Society, Pittsburgh, PA.

1997-1998 Reviewer for College of Nursing Research Initiation Grants

(CONRIG), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Abstract Reviewer 2017 Reviewer for Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual

Research Conference abstracts.


2017 Reviewer for World Congress Integrative Medicine & Health 2017 abstracts.

2016 Reviewer for International Psycho Oncology Society Congress

abstracts. 2016 Reviewer for State of the Science 2016 Congress abstracts. 2015-2016 Reviewer for the International Congress on Integrative Medicine

and Health (ICIMH) 2016 Congress abstracts. 2014-2016 Reviewer for Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual

Research Conference abstracts.

2013-2014 Reviewer for International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (IRCIMH) abstracts.

2010 Reviewer for Oncology Nursing Society Congress abstracts. 2009-2016 Reviewer for American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)

abstracts. 2007-2009 Reviewer for Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) abstracts. 2000 Reviewer for College of Nursing 50th Anniversary Celebration

abstracts, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. 1996-1999 Reviewer for Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Psi Chapter, College of

Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Program Reviewer 2000 Participated in focus group that was charged with conducting a 5

year review of the Institute of International Health facilitated by Terrie Taylor, MD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

2000 Reviewer for Poynter Center (Human Subject Training) Program,

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Tenure Reviewer

2016 External reviewer for tenure and promotion of Dr. Chao Hsing Yeh

to Associate Professor. Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Baltimore, MD.


2015 External reviewer for tenure and promotion of Linda Pellico to

Professor. Yale University. New Haven, CT. 2014 External reviewer for tenure and promotion of Chao Hsing Yeh to

Professor. University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA. 2014 External reviewer for tenure of Judy Schreiber to Professor.

University of Louisville. Louisville, KY. 2013 External reviewer for promotion of Lynda Balneaves to Professor.

University of British Columbia. Vancouver, BC, Canada. 2013 External reviewer for tenure and promotion of Sue McLennon.

Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN. 2005 External reviewer for tenure of Susan Mary Rawl. Indiana

University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN. 13.0 CONSULTATIONS

2016 Visiting Professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. Tucson, AZ.

2015 Visiting Professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing.

Tucson, AZ. 2014 Visiting Professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing.

Tucson, AZ. 2010-2011 Nursing Research Consultant to Sparrow Hospital. 2009-2010 Academic Faculty Consultant to Sparrow Hospital Department of

Nursing. 2009 Consultant to faculty on Herbal Therapy (Noni Juice), Energy

Therapy (Qi Gong), and Mind-Body Therapy (Music) at Complementary and Alternative Medicine Department at University of Hawaii School of Medicine.

2009 Holistic Wellness Program developed for their Cardiac Integrative

Care Center. Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, HI.


2008-2009 Consultant to Global Health Sector, External Consulting and Advisory Team (ECAT). SRA International, Inc., Fairfax, VA.

2005 Quality of life comment of proposal applications to NCI. Radiation

Therapy Oncology, Philadelphia, PA 2005 Consultant to Karen Phillips, Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist

Trainer, University of Wales, UK. 2003-2005 Ingham Regional Medical Center: Complementary Therapy

Integration Committee. 1999-2003 Sparrow Health System: Center for Health, Humanities, and

Wellbeing, Integrative Therapies Committee. 14.0 SERVICE 14.1 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OFFICES

2013-present American Academy of Nursing (AAN) - Fellow Selection Committee (pending 2016) 2003-present NRG Oncology, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (ROTG) 2012-present American Nurses Association 2007-2010, 1980-1999, 2013-2016 -Care Coordination Quality Advisory Board 2007-present American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 2013-present -Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group 2010-2011 -Conference Team 2015-present -Board of Directors 2000-present Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

2014 -Complementary Therapies Position Statement Team 2007-2011 -Evidence Based Practice Online Course Planning Team 2004-2006 -Chair of Complementary Therapies Special Interest Group 2001-2002 -ONS Research Representative for 2002 Congress Team 2000-2002 -ONS Review Team for conference abstracts 2000-2002 -ONS Reviewer for Small Grants Program 2000-2001 -ONS Evidence-Based Research Advisory Panel 2007-present Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS)


1981-present Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing

2005-2007 -Research Chair 2005-present Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2006-2008 -Conference Planning Team 1985-present Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA) 2009-2011 -Research Trustee 2010-2011 -Conference Team

1990-2001 Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars 1992-1999 Michigan International Nursing Education Resource

14.2 STATE & REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OFFICES

1985-present Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)

2012-present Registered Nurses Association in Michigan (RN-AIM) 2010-present Michigan Public Health Institute, Breast & Cervical Cancer Control

Program (BCCCP) 2007-2009, Michigan Nurses' Association (MNA) 1989-1999

14.3 LOCAL SERVICE

2003-present Capitol Area Health Alliance 2012-present -End of Life Care Committee 2003-2009 -Advance Care Planning Committee Co-Chair

2000-present Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Psi 1990-1994, -Chapter Officer 2000-2004 2003-2005 Ingham Regional Medical Center

Complementary Therapy Integration Committee 1998-2006 Sparrow Health System: Center for Health, Humanities, and

Wellbeing, Integrative Therapies Committee


1980-2001 Capitol Area District Nurses Association 14.4. UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE SERVICE

Michigan State University 2016-present University Academic Grievance Hearing Board 2016-present Senior Women’s Learning Community 2015-present University Committee on faculty Affairs (UCFA) 2015-present Presiding Officer Panel for faculty grievances 2014 Trifecta Grant Writing Panel 2014 Presenter of CON Scholarship and Leadership Awards 2013-present University Academic Integrity Hearing Board 2012-present University Graduate Fellowship Review Committee

2012-present Faculty Excellence Advocate (FEA) 2011-present Strategic Planning Grant (SPG) Reviewer

-Health & Biomedical Science Panel

2011 Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)

-MSU IRB re-accreditation panel

2011 University Committee on Graduate Studies 2011 Michigan University Research Corridor Tour for Congressional

Staffers 2010-2011 Honorary Degree Committee 2008-2012 University Committee on Faculty Affairs - Budget Subcommittee (both terms) 2000-2004 - Full Committee Chair

- Formulary Subcommittee - Health Care Advisory Subcommittee, Chair

2005-2006 - Full Committee Co-Chair


2008-2010 University Committee on Academic Governance

-University Academic Integrity Review Board 2006-2010 Standing Appeals Panel 1996-1999 University Appeals Board 2005-2012 2007-2008 Health Informatics Committee 2006-2008 University Search Committee for Executive Management Director 2006-2008 Quality Funds Committee 2002-2004 Executive Committee of University Committee on Faculty Affairs

1989-1990, Academic Council 2001-2004 1989-1990 Faculty Council 2001-2004

1993-1999 University Hearing Board 1995-1996 University Curriculum Committee 1995 Review Committee for the University Institute of International

Health 1989-1994 International Studies and Programs Consulting and Advising 1989-1992 Institute of International Health Committee College of Nursing

1988-1990 College Advisory Council (CAC) 2002-2006, 2010-2012 2012-2014 -Chair 2014-2015 -Mentor to Chair 2016-2018 1995-present Tenure System Search Committee


2014-2015 -Chair 2016-2017 Associate Dean for Research and PhD Program Search Committee 2017 Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Search Committee 1998-2001 Doctoral Program Committee 2005 -Full Committee Chair 2014-present Graduate Program Committee

2016-2018 -Chair 2005-present RPT Review Committee 2015 Dean Search Committee 2015 PhD Curriculum Coordinator 2004-2006 Under Graduate Program Committee for new curriculum course development & EOL content consultant to all courses.

2002-2006 College of Nursing Structure Group 2002 - Co-Chair 2003 - Chair 2003-2004 MSN Program Committee for Education Track

1996-2002 Research Committee 2000-2002 -Chair

1999-2000 Assistant Dean Search Committee

1998-1999 Merit Committee, Chair 1998-1999 Revised Graduate (MSN) Curriculum Review Committee 1993-1999 Course Coordinators Committee 1997-1998 Two-Year Course Assignment Committee

1995-1998 Two Year Scheduling Committee 1995-1997 Tenure System Search Committee, Chair


1995-1997 Two Year Planning Committee 1994 Faculty Development Committee 1993-1994 Reaccreditation Self Study Committee 1993-1994 Space Committee

Web Site and Course Development 2008-present Wyatt, G.K. Complementary therapies course offers insight into

using complementary therapies in pain management. The online professional education course, Complementary Therapies in Pain Management, offers nursing professionals a convenient way to learn more about complementary therapies. 871 nurses completed this course in 2015. Course updated in 2015.

http://nursing.msu.edu/Continuing%20Education/ 2008-present Wyatt, G.K. Reflexology course offers new perspective on pain

management. The online professional education course, Introduction to Reflexology, offers nursing professionals a convenient way to learn more about this complementary therapy. http://nursing.msu.edu/Continuing%20Education/

2005-2008 Wyatt, G.K., Gardner, P. Nursing Care for Breast Cancer Web Site.

Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced Breast Cancer. http://www.breastca.msu.edu/

2003 Wyatt, G.K., & Bhattacharya, S. End of Life: Center for Excellence.

Site gives an overview of the Center, including purpose and aims, Center mission, funding, faculty, and End of Life links. (http://nursing.msu.edu/endoflife.asp).

1998 Wyatt, C.A., Beckrow, K.C., & Wyatt, G.K. Nursing Care for Breast

Cancer Web Site Development. Site gives an overview of study including purpose and aims, study design, nursing protocol, instruments used, funding source, study members, participating surgeons, bibliography of study related articles, and breast cancer resources. URL: http://www.msu.edu/~nurse/bc.

Continuing Education Development

http://nursing.msu.edu/Continuing%20Education/Online%20Educational%20Offerings/Complementary%20Therapies%20in%20Pain%20Management.htm

http://nursing.msu.edu/Continuing%20Education/Online%20Educational%20Offerings/Introduction%20to%20Reflexology.htm

http://www.breastca.msu.edu/

http://nursing.msu.edu/endoflife.asp

http://www.msu.edu/~nurse/bc


Chin, J. L. (2016, February 26). Why Aren’t There More Women and Women of Color Leaders? What Faculty and Administrators Can Do. Meeting attended at the Kellogg Center, Lincoln Room in East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2014, September 25). A Roundtable Discussion with MSU Nursing

Researchers: Clinical Implications from Current Research Findings. Seminar attended at the MSU College of Nursing in East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K. (2014, September 18-20). Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science

(CANS) annual conference, Washington D.C. Wyatt, G.K. (2014, May 1-4). Oncology Nursing Society’s 39th Annual Congress.

Anaheim, CA Wyatt, G.K. (2014, February 13-15). American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)

11th Annual Conference. Tampa, FL. Wyatt, G.K. (2013, May 28). Establishing Relationships with Funders. Seminar attended

at the Henry Center in East Lansing, MI. Wyatt, G.K. (2013, March 27). What’s the Climate in your Classroom? Strategies for

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments in STEM Courses. Presentation attended as part of the Lilly Teaching Seminar Series, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Lehto, R.H. (2013, February 2-9). Mindfulness & Education Workshop.

Workshop attended at Blue Spirit Retreat Center in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Wyatt, G.K. (2013, January 28). Fostering Megacognition and Intellectual Development in Millennial Students. Presentation attended as part of the Lilly Teaching Seminar Series, East Lansing, MI.

Wyatt, G.K., Marazita, E. (2012, October 19). The Muelder Reflexology Path at Michigan

State University College of Nursing. CE program presented to CON faculty and Staff. East Lansing, MI.

Michigan State University (2010, May 7). Michigan Rural Health Conference – Regional

Collaboration for Children’s Health Needs. College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI. (1 contact hour).

Society for Integrative Oncology (2008, November). Integration Across the Spectrum of

Cancer Care. Fifth International Conference, Atlanta, GA. (8.8 contact hours).


The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) (2008, October 2-4). CAM Decision-Making Among Women With Breast Cancer. National State of the Science Congress on Nursing Research, Washington, DC.

University of Iowa (2008, April 24-25). Translational Research in Doctoral Education:

Implementing Clinical Outcomes. 15th National Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Coralville, IA.

Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) (2008, March 28-31). Innovations in Self

Management, Indianapolis, IN. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2008, January 23-26). Translational

Research in Doctoral Education: Improving Clinical Outcomes. Doctoral Education Conference, Captiva Island, FL.

Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) (2007, October 24). Special

Topics Conference: Another Side of the Knowledge Development Coin, Washington DC.

Michigan State University (2007, December 19). Strategies for Teaching Evidence Based

Practice in a BSN Curriculum Using the Iowa Model. Radiology Conference Center, Radiology Building, East Lansing, MI. (4.2 contact hours)

University of Iowa Health Care (2007, June 16-23). Cruising the Waters of Evidence-

Based Practice. Nursing conference on Evidence Based Practice. Alaskan Cruise, Anchorage, AK. (9.9 contact hours)

Oncology Nursing Society (2007, February 8-10). ONS 9th National Conference on Cancer

Nursing Research. Hollywood, CA. (10.75 contact hours). Society for Integrative Oncology (2006, November 9-11). Multi-disciplinary Advances in

Integrative Oncology. Third International Conference, Boston, MA. (18.3 contact hours)

MSU Virtual University Design and Technology. (2006, May 11). Breeze Meeting User

Spring Luncheon. The Kellogg Center. Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI.

Thesis and Doctoral Committees 2017-present Chair of doctoral program committee for Megan Flanigan 2017-present Chair of doctoral program committee for Kanjana Thana


2017-present Member of doctoral program committee for Kendra Kamp 2017-present Member of doctoral program committee for Patty West 2016-present Member of doctoral program committee for Jodi Terpstra 2015-2016 Co-Chair and Chair of doctoral program committee for Monir

Almotairy 2015-2017 Co-Chair of doctoral program committee for Kanjana Thana 2015-2017 Member of doctoral program committee for Megan Flanigan 2015-2015 Member of doctoral program committee for Victoria Marshall 2014-2014 Chair of doctoral program committee for Jennifer Augustine 2014-present Chair of doctoral program committee for Deborah Lee 2011-2016 Chair of doctoral program committee for Dawn Frambes

(graduated December 2016)

2011-2012 Co-Chair of doctoral program committee for Sara Boylan

2007-2009 Chair of doctoral program committee for Lori Houghton-Rahrig 2007-2009 Chair of doctoral program committee for Cynthia Decker 2007-2009 Chair of doctoral program committee for Amy Rogers 2007-2009 Chair of doctoral program committee for Melodee VandenBosch 2005-2009 Chair of doctoral program committee for Lora Adams 2004-2007 Doctoral program committee chair and dissertation chair for

Karen Vander Laan (graduated 2007) 2003-2005 Master Thesis committee in Epidemiology for Kathryn Beckrow 2000-2004 Doctoral program committee for Anita Jablonski (graduated 2004)


1999 Chair of thesis committee for Mary Bloomfield, RN, MSN. Post-Discharge Seroma Formation Following Breast Cancer Surgery: Implications for the Advanced Practice Nurse.

1998 Chair of thesis committee for Maria Cooper, RN, MSN. Holism, The

Advanced Practice Nurse and the Use of Complementary Therapies.

1998 Chair of thesis committee for Afriyie Johnson, RN, MSN. The

Differences in Reported Symptoms and/or Risk Factors and Clinical Breast Exam Findings in Low Income White and Black Women.

1997 Chair of thesis committee for Susan Lynn Wimpee, RN, MSN.

Advance Practice Nurses' Attitudes and Practice Patterns Toward Alternative Therapies.

1997 Chair of thesis committee for Julie Kay Walker, RN, MSN.

Relationship Among Uncertainty, Stimuli Frame, and Structure Providers in Women with Breast Cancer Choosing Breast Surgery.

1997 Chair of thesis committee for Karen Ann Rosasco, RN, MSN. Use of

Complementary Therapies by Persons Diagnosed with Breast, Lung, Colorectal, or Prostate Cancer.

1997 Member of thesis committee for Mary Beth Adyniec, RN, MSN.

The Caregiver's Perception of the Tasks of Care Needed by Patients with Late Stage Lung Cancer and Colorectal Cancer.

1996 Chair of thesis committee for Donna Blanche Zambetis, RN, MSN.

Attitudes of Women with Breast Cancer Toward Therapeutic Touch.

1996 Member of thesis committee for Evelyn Hammond Bochenek, RN,

MSN. Female Patients' Perceptions of Pain and Physical Well-Being Following Surgery for Breast Cancer.

1995 Member of thesis committee for Cynthia Sue Butcher, RN, MSN.

Psychological and Sociodemographic Barriers to Health Care Access of Rural Women Diagnosed with Breast Carcinoma.

1994 Co-Chair of thesis committee for Mary Miller Sies, RN, MSN. An

Exploratory Study of Relaxation Response in Nurses who Utilize Therapeutic Touch.


1991 Member of thesis committee for Julie Gwen Thomas-Beckett, RN, MSN. Attitudes Toward Therapeutic Touch: A Pilot Study of Women with Breast Cancer.

1983 Member of thesis committee for Elaine Carol Harmon, RN, MSN.

The Relationship Between Perceived Barriers to Treatment and Compliance with the Hypertensive Therapeutic Regimen.

1983 Chair of thesis committee for Phyllis Britto Brooks, RN, MSN. The

Relationship of Perceived Illness Severity and Compliance with the Hypertensive Therapeutic Regimen.

14.5 OTHER Student Mentor

2016 Mentored 5 doctoral students (Megan Flanigan, Dawn Frambes, Deborah Lee, Kanjana Thana, Monir Almotairy). Mentor several undergraduate students (e.g., Corrine Zeeff, KayLeigh Balinski, Rebecca Belter, Jessica Mudge, Sara Boydell) who worked on R01CA157459-01 grant proposals, doing literature searches for manuscript writing, & manuals for new research projects as part of their role in the research office.

2015 Mentored 6 doctoral students. Mentor to 5 undergraduate

students (KayLeigh Balinski, Rebecca Belter, Jessica Mudge, Sara Boydell, Megan Flanigan – Megan was admitted to PhD program Fall 2015) who worked on R01CA157459-01 grant proposals, doing literature searches for manuscript writing, & manuals for new research projects as part of their role in the research office. Two of my undergraduate mentees (Sara Boydell, Megan Flanigan) presented poster presentations at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF).

2014 Mentored 4 doctoral students (Dawn Frambes, Joyce Tonlaar,

Deborah Lee-Ekblad, Jennifer Augustine). Served as a mentor to 6 undergraduate students (Megan Flanigan, Kadiatu Kellah, KayLeigh Balinski, Rebecca Belter, Jessica Mudge, Sara Boydell) who worked on R01CA157459-01 grant, proposals, literature searches for manuscript writing, & manuals for new research projects as part of their role in the research office.

2013 Mentored 2 doctoral students (Dawn Frambes and Joyce Tonlaar).

Served as a mentor to 11 undergraduate students (Kierstyn Hibner, Rebecca Shannon, Jessica Shannon, Allison Thorp, Megan


Flanigan, Evan Heatley, Rebecca Belter, KayLeigh Balinski, Kadiatu Kellah, Christine Kasper, and Diana Peller), who worked on proposals, literature searches for manuscript and grant writing, and manuals for research projects as part of their role in the research office.

2012 Mentored 3 doctoral students (Dawn Frambes, Sara Boylan, and

Joyce Tonlaar). Served as Professorial Assistantship mentor to 1 undergraduate honors student (Rebecca Belter) and undergraduate mentor to 9 additional undergraduate students (Kierstyn Hibner, Kathleen Higgins, Tara Bradsher, Megan Flanigan, Ann Subda, Evan Heatley, Erika Chant, Ashley Johnson, and Rebecca Shannon) who worked on proposals, literature searches for manuscript writing, & manuals for new research projects as part of their role in the research office. Mentored 1 masters student (Bridget Burns) and 1 doctoral student (Dawn Frambes) on the Acupressure research project with the University of Michigan.

2011 Mentored 6 doctoral students (Nicole Osier, Michelle

VanderVelde, and Chia Tai Hung, Arunee Chaiyarit, Dawn Frambes & Sara Boylan) and 8 undergraduate students (Cara Campbell, Neil Brennan, Esha Fletcher, Kierstyn Hibner, Kathleen Higgins, Tara Bradsher, Megan Flanigan & Ann Subda) who worked on proposals, literature searches for manuscript writing, & manuals for new research projects as part of their role in the research office. Served as Professorial Assistantship mentor to undergraduate honors student Rebecca Belter. Mentored 3 Masters students (Barbara Wirtz, Bridget Burns and Julie Stinton) on the Acupressure research project with University of Michigan.

2010 Mentored 7 undergrad students (Tara Miller, Cara Campbell,

Brittany Stutton, Danielle Pyles, Rebecca Belter, Shannon Doud, & Nicole Smith) who worked on grants, proposals, and manuscripts as part of their role in the research office.

2009 Mentored 3 doctoral students (Lori Houghton-Rahrig, Cynthia

Decker, and Amy Rogers) as PhD advisees and 5 undergrad students (Danielle Pyles, Cara Campbell, Tara Miller, Natalie Oelke, Brittany Sutton) who worked on grants, proposals, and manuscripts as part of their role in the research office. Continues to mentor former fast-track PhD students. Kate Beckrow, BSN, MS as research site PI and Lora Adams, BSN, MS as co-author and


publication and co-author on national conference paper presentation.

2008 Served as mentor for 5 BSN (May 08 graduation) students on their

NUR 460 Scholarly Project on End of Life (Michelle Adyniec, Ashley Crete, Courtney Engel, Nicole Stenback, Kathy Weathers). I mentored 5 BSN (Dec. 08 graduation) students for NUR 460 Scholarly Project (Dinah Clark, Julia Farner, Brooke Fobes, Emma Huynh, and Julia Malfeld). I mentored 1 post-masters (Kate Beckrow) and 5 doctoral students (Lora Adams, Melodee VandenBosch, Lori Houghton-Rahrig, Cynthia Decker, and Amy Rogers) as PhD advisees and 3 undergrad students (Amanda Rosner, Milana Gordon, Katie Amaan) who worked on grants, proposals, and manuscripts as part of their role in the research office.

2008 Mentoring two Undergraduate Research Experience (URGE)

students (Julia Farner and Julia Malfeld) as Independent Study Spring Semester of 08.

2007-2008 Served as mentor in ONS Mentoring program for Ling-Chun (Jean)

Chiang, MSN, RN, PhD student, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University.

2007-2008 Mentoring BSN (Dec. 08 graduation) students for NUR 460

research project: Dinah Clark, Julia Cuel, Julie Farrer, and Brooke Fobes on a Reflexology project.

2007 Served as Judge for Accelerated Option Undergraduate student

posters, East Lansing, MI. 2007 Mentored 5 doctoral students (Karen VanderLaan, Lora Adams,

Melodee VandenBosch, Lori Houghton-Rahrig, Joe Salazar), and 3 undergrad students (Amanda Lange, Katie Amaan, Kathleen Karle) or as PhD advisees.

2007 Mentored BSN (Dec. 07 graduation) students for NUR 460

research project; reviewed their research literature on TT, and synthesis of their work in a poster (for their undergraduate research project): Karma Schmidt, Emily Boucher. Elaina Pankow, Elizabeth Charron, Steve Schwartz, and Allison Kretchman. Also mentored a second group of BSN (Dec 07 graduation) students; reviewed their research literature on reflexology, they visited the reflexology clinic of our lead reflexologist in the community, and


synthesized their work in a poster (for their undergraduate research project): Chelsea Primrose, Allison Clendenan, Rob Cook, Stephanie Yuhasz.

2005-2006 Mentored students working on publications and proposals. The

objective of the experience is to provide opportunities to present research at professional conferences, develop writing skills by participating in manuscript development, and provide guidance in students’ pursuit of a professional career involving research. Students have included: Darlene Murphy (G), Jason Beckrow (Post-doc), Lauren Cera (UG), Chenai Muzamhindo (UG), Karen Vander Laan (G), Lora Adams (G), Lily Yang, (UG), Sarah Crespi (G), Andrea Hingst (UG).

2005 Mentored Chenai Muzamhindo. 2005 Ronald E. McNair Post-

Baccalaureate Achievement Program Summer Research Opportunity Program at Michigan State University. Scholar/Mentor Fall Recognition Dinner. The Kellogg Center, East Lansing MI.

2005 Mentored Chenai Muzamhindo for presentation tilted Outcomes

of a Complementary Therapy Intervention with Cancer Patients for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program/Summer Research Opportunity Program (McNair SROP).

2005 Mentored Karen Vander Laan for her presentation Partnering

with Faith Communities to Promote Advance Care Planning. Calvin College, Christian Perspectives in Science Seminar.

2005 Mentored Karen Vander Laan, doctoral student in the College of

Nursing, recipient of Norman Kagan Endowed Scholarship in Graduate and Professional Studies. The scholarship is intended to honor and encourage graduate and professional students in research and studies of interpersonal relations, particularly therapeutic relationships such as health provider/patient and counselor/client relations. (Budget $2959.00)


objective of the experience is to provide opportunities to present research at professional conferences, develop writing skills by participating in manuscript development, and provide guidance in students’ pursuit of a professional career involving research. Students have included: Kathleen Oberst (PhD student), Smeeta


Bhattacharya (G), Rajnish Sharma (G), Gayatri Kuber (G), Emily Huntoon (UG).

1996-2004 Mentor for masters and doctoral students working on grant. The

objective of the experience is to provide opportunities to present research at professional conferences, develop writing skills by participating in manuscript development, and provide guidance in students’ pursuit of a professional career involving research. Students have included: Kate Beckrow, Mary Bloomfield, Chung-Ying Cheng, Heidi Clippard, Maria Coronado, Kathy Ives, Anita Jablonski, Mary Smania, and Smeeta Bhattacharya.

1996-2004 Mentor for undergraduate students working on grant. The

objective of the experience is to provide opportunities to be involved in the research process and encourage professional development. Students have included: Robert Clark, Nikki Cleveland, Sarah DiGusto, Chris Fleeman, Mary Ellen Hagerman, Jin Ah Kim, Sara Lewandowski, Kimberly Miller, Marie Nielsen, Cassie Patton, Melissa Rovoll, Jeanne Wolfe, Stephanie Worman, Chris Wyatt, Rob Clark, and Emily G. Huntoon.


objective of the experience is to provide opportunities to present research at professional conferences, develop writing skills by participating in manuscript development, and provide guidance in students’ pursuit of a professional career involving research. Students have included: Anita Jablonski (PhD student), Kelli Skovira (UG nursing), Robert Shaw (UG pre-medicine), and Julie Larson (UG communications arts).

2000-2001 Sponsored sophomore student, Alysia Johnson, from the

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). The objective of the experience was to help the student develop a basic understanding and appreciation for research.

2000 Mentor for visiting nursing students, Bronwyn Tunnage and

Katherine Mardle, from the Nightingale Institute, King’s College, London, England. The objective of the experience was to provide an opportunity to learn about breast cancer care and research in the United States.

2000 Mentor for Ami Zimqualla-Cook, Administrative Fellow, Sparrow

Health System. The objective of this project was to survey Sparrow associates on interest, use, and knowledge of


complementary therapies, analyze data, and present a report to Sparrow administration.

1999 Mentor for visiting graduate student, Sylvia Krumm, from Albert-

Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany. The objective of the experience was to provide an understanding of the nursing research process.

1998 Mentor for nursing students from the Florence Nightingale

Institute, London, England, during their visit to the MSU College of Nursing. The objective of the experience was to provide the students with a brief overview of breast cancer nursing research in the United States.

1998 Mentor for East Lansing High School students. The objective of

the experience was to provide students with an opportunity to see what a professional career in nursing research involves.

1997/1998 Sponsored freshman student, Jill Sprague, from the

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). The objective of the experience was to help the student develop a basic understanding and appreciation for research.

16.0 PRACTICE

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