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PhD Student
Shalome Tonelli, MSN, RN
Education:
MSN, University of Iowa College of Nursing
BSN, University of Iowa College of Nursing
BA Psychology, University of Iowa
Advisor:
Ken Culp, PhD, RN, CS, FAAN
Cognate Area : Occupational Health
Emphasis: Agricultural Safety and Health
Research Focus:
My research focus is on the occupational health and safety of older workers. I am particularly interested in the health and safety of older farmers related to osteoarthritis. I would like to explore how to allow older workers to continue to work productively and to stay in the workforce.
Publications:
Tonelli, S. M. (2007, March). Nursing assessments and practice in agriculture. Presentation at the 9th Annual Occupational health Symposium, Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, Iowa City, IA.
Tonelli, S. M. & Grafft, L. (2007, November). Farm tractor safety: Rollover protective structures retrofitting. Presentation at the Iowa/Nebraska Equipment Dealers' Annual Meeting, Harrah's Casino and Convention Center, Council Bluffs, IA.
Funding Sources and Collegiate Honors:
2008-2009 Recipient of GAANN Fellowship for doctoral study in Nursing
Faculty or Clinical Research Affiliations:
I currently work as a research assistant on Professor Barb Rakel's R01 grant investigating the use of TENS units after total knee replacement surgery.
