​The current pandemic has amplified the effects and prominence of loneliness and social isolation across professions and social groups. Experiences of isolation can lead to burnout, chronic stress, and depression, among other symptoms. The 2020 Nursing Conference will bring together four unique voices to consider the nature of loneliness and isolation, exploring how these concepts are relevant to the practice of nursing and engaging in self-care practices to help alleviate them. 

Speakers will Include:

Lee Coffee​ - Defining Isolation from a Physical, Emotional, Social and Spiritual Perspective, for Patients and Healthcare Professionals

Dr. Gale Kennebrew​ - Exploring the Implications of Isolation on Health and Wellness, and Assessment Tools to Identify and “Grade” Isolation

Rev. Sean Palmer - Exploring Interventions to Ameliorate Isolation for Both Patients and Providers

Cyrus Wirls​ - Mind-body Skills to Support Wellness for Patient and Self

Continuing Education Statement: Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This program will provide 1.5 contact hours of continuing professional development for nurses. Upon completion of this activity the Registered Nurse will have an increased understanding of Isolation from a Physical, Emotional, Social and Spiritual Perspective for both patients and health care professionals and holistic interventions to reduce isolation and distress.