The Oley Foundation is pleased to offer the Nutrishare HomePN Research Prize. Sponsored by Nutrishare, Inc., the prize was established to encourage clinical research focused on improving the quality of life for home parenteral nutrition (homePN) consumers.

 

The Prize

Each year, the Oley Foundation will award $2,500 for each of the top three clinical research papers best aligned with Oley’s mission to enhance the lives of homePN patients and that generate interest among homePN patients and improve their well-being. The abstract must have been accepted for poster or oral presentation, or publication by a respected, relevant professional association such as ASPEN, ESPEN, INS, AGA, etc. between July of the previous year and March of the current year.

 

A portion of each prize ($1,000) will be used to cover travel expenses to bring the winning recipients to the Annual Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference to present their research.

 

Selecting the Winners:

 

Clinical research will be awarded points for each of the following criteria

• How much interest the research would generate among homePN patients
• How well the research fits with Oley’s mission to enhance the lives of homePN patients
• How practical the research is for improving the well-being of homePN patients.

The three abstracts meeting the selection criteria above with the highest averaged ranked scores will be awarded prizes.

 

Awarding the Prize

 

Prizes will be awarded at the Annual Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference. Winners will share their research during the conference as well.

 

Applicant must submit the following to the Oley Foundation

1. Cover letter with name, institution, city, state, daytime phone, email, research title, where presented, when presented.

2. Attach a copy of the poster or abstract.

3. Please submit research prize application to Nutrishare HomePN Research Prize, c/o The Oley Foundation, 43 New Scotland Ave., MC 28, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208; Andrea Guidi; or fax (518) 262-5528.

Applications Due March 18, 2017

Please direct questions to Joan Bishop or Andrea Guidior call (518) 262-5079 / (800) 776-6539.

 

2016 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Clinical Team

ThriveRx, Ohio

To Swim or Not to Swim: Survey on Swimming Practices with a Central Venous Catheter (Presentation)

 

 

Jasmeet S. Mokha, MD, MPH

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford, CT

Effects of Ethanol Lock Therapy on Central Line Infections and Mechanical Problems in Children with Intestinal Failure (Presentation)

 

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc., Elk Grove, California

Central Venous Catheter Life in Very Long-Term Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Presentation)

 

2015 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Abby Brogan

ThriveRx, Ohio

Mental Health Support of Consumers and Caregivers on Home Parenteral and Enteral (HPEN) Therapy (Presentation)

 

 

Ethan A. Mezoff, MD

Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio

Ethanol Lock Efficacy and Associated Complications in Children with Intestinal Failure (Presentation)

 

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc., California

Central Line Associated Infection and Blood Drawing Practices in an Adult Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) Population with Tunneled Catheters (Presentation)

2014 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Katelyn Chopy, MS, RD, LDN

Rhode Island Hospital • Cumberland, RI

A Qualitative Study of the Perceived Value of Membership in the Oley Foundation by Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Consumers (Abstract)

 

Brandi Gerhardt, RN, BA

The University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

Successful Rehabilitation in Pediatric Ultrashort Small Bowel Syndrome (Conference Presentation)

 

Michelle Park, BA

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

A Cognitive Aid “Central Line Care Card” for Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Conference Presentation)

2013 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Mandy Corrigan, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

Identification and Early Treatment of Dehydration in Home Parenteral Nutrition and Home Intravenous Fluid Patients Prevents Hospital Admissions (Abstract)

 

Palle B. Jeppesen, MD, PhD

Rigshospitalet • Copenhagen, Denmark

Effects of Teduglutide, an Analog of Human GLP-2, on Intestinal Fluid Absorption in Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Patients (Abstract)

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Elk Grove, CA

Risk Factors for Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: A Comparison of Frequently Infected vs. Rarely Infected Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Abstract, Conference Presentation)

2012 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Lisa Johnson, Rd, LD/N

Coram Specialty Infusion Services • Jacksonville, FL

Electrolyte Impossible: Clinically Navigating through the National Electrolyte Shortage

 

Pam Kruger, PhD

Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health • Albany, NY

Excessive Accumulation of Aluminum in the Bone of Patients on Long-Term Parenteral Nutrition (PN): Post-mortem Analysis (Conference Presentation) 

Donna Noble

ThriveRx • Grove City, OH

Using the Social Media to Evaluate and Share Insights on Life on Home Nutrition Support (Conference Presentation)

 

2011 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Melissa Leone, RN, BSN

Coram Specialty Infusion Services • Denver, CO

Central Vascular Access Device Infection Rates for Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD)

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Midlothian, VA

Relationship between Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection and Bathing Practices in Home Parenteral Nutrition Population (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD) 

 

Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, FADA, LDN

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing • Philadelphia, PA

Parenteral Nutrition Outcomes of Patients with Short Bowel Syndrome after Discontinuing an Intestinal Growth Factor, Teduglutide (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD)

2010 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Janet Baxter, PhD

Scottish Home Parenteral Nutrition Managed Clinical Network, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School • Dundee, UK

The Clinical and Psychometric Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Quality of Life of Adult Patients Treated with Long-term Parenteral Nutrition (Abstract, Conference Presentation, DVD)

 

Hau D. Le, MD

Children’s Hospital • Boston, MA

Parenteral Fish Oil-Based Lipid Emulsion Improved Lipid and Fatty Acid Profiles in Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Patients (Abstract, DVD) 

 

Marianne Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Midlothian, VA

Self Care and Blood Drawing Practices May Be Predictors for Central Venous Access Device Longevity in a Home Parenteral Nutrition Population (Abstract, DVD)

2009 HomePN Research Prize Winners

Marianne T. Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC

Nutrishare, Inc. • Midlothian, VA

Reduction in Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections with Weekly Dosing of 100 Percent Ethanol Lock Therapy in Chronic Home Parenteral Nutrition Patients (Abstract, Conference Presentation) 

 

Geert Wanten, MD, PhD, MSc

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre • Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Taurolidine versus Heparin Lock to Prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in Patients on Home Parenteral Nutrition: A Prospective Randomized Trial (Abstract, Conference Presentation)

 

Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC

Rhode Island Hospital • Providence, RI

Relationships among Home Parenteral Nutrition, Food and Eating, and Quality of Life (Abstract, Conference Presentation)

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Updated 10/26/16