Karen Thomas

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University of Washington
School of Nursing
Family and Child Nursing
Associate ProfessorAppointed: 1992

Mailing Address

Box 357262
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195-7262
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (206) 543-8231
Fax: (206) 543-6656
kthomas@u.washington.edu

Qualifications

Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Nursing, 1986.
M.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Nursing, 1977.
B.S.N., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Nursing, 1972.

Expertise and Research Interests

Research Interests:
Karen Thomas' research interests include the effect of NICU environment on preterm infant outcomes, thermoregulation, sleep in infants and children, and development of biorhythms.

Methodological areas include small-n research, clinically based research, and time series analysis.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Infants, Nursing, Pediatrics, Thermoregulation.

Additional Terms:

Acute Care Pediatrics, Care Unit Environments, Preterm Infant Development, Thermoregulation.

Memberships

National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Pacific Northwest Association of Neonatal Nurses

Previous Positions

1972, Saint Mary's Hospital, Staff Nurse Rochester, Minnesota
1973-1974, Providence Memorial Hospital, Staff Nurse El Paso, Texas
1975-1977, University of Iowa, Teaching Assistant Iowa City, Iowa
1977-1981, University of Iowa, Assistant Professor Iowa City, Iowa
1982-1986, University of Washington, Research Assistant Seattle, Washington
1982-1986, University of Washington, Per diem Staff Nurse Hospitals and Clinics
1986-1992, University of Washington, Assistant Professor

Publications

  • Thomas K A, Savage M V, Brengelmann G L, Effect of facial cooling on tympanic temperature., American Journal of Critical Care, 6(1), 46-51, January 1997 Abstract
  • Thomas K, Thermoregulation in neonates., Neonatal Network, 13(2), 15-22, March 1994 Abstract
  • Thomas K, Instruments in neonatal research: measurement of temperature., Neonatal Network, 12(2), 59-60, March 1993 Abstract
  • Thomas K A, Validity: controlling for variables in research studies involving high-risk neonates., Neonatal Network, 11(6), 97-100, September 1992 Abstract
  • Thomas K, Multi-site studies., Neonatal Network, 10(3), 74-5, October 1991 Abstract
  • Thomas K A, The emergence of body temperature biorhythm in preterm infants., Nursing Research, 40(2), 98-102, Spring 1991 Abstract
  • Thomas K A, Time-series analysis--spectral analysis and the search for cycles., Western Journal of Nursing Research, 12(4), 558-62, August 1990 Abstract
  • Thomas K, Skills learned in oncology nursing prove valuable in psychiatry., Aarn News Letter, 46(5), 16-7, May 1990 Abstract
  • Thomas, K. (1994). Thermoregulation in neonates. Neonatal Network, 13, 1-8
  • Thomas, K. (1993). Instruments in neonatal research: Measurement of temperature. Neonatal Network, 12, 59-60
  • Thomas, K.A. (1993). Sleeping like a baby: Development of sleep-wake pattern in preterm infants. NCAST National News, 9, 1-3,6,8
  • Nelson, H., Thomas, K., & Stein, M. (1992). Thermal effects of hooding incubators: Blankets covering incubators reduce heat loss. JOGN, 21, 377-381
  • Thomas, K.A. (1992). Validity: Controlling for variables in research studies involving high-risk neonates. Neonatal Network, 11, 97-100

Profile Details

Last Updated: 11/9/1999

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