Wilai Rojjanasrirat, Ph. D., M.A., B.S.N.
Professor of Nursing
Phone: 816-833-0524 Extension: 4203
Email: rojjanas@graceland.edu
Phone to schedule appointment
Education
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1978-1982 1984-1987 1996-2000 2003-2006 |
BSN (Nursing) MA (Education) PhD (Nursing) Postdoctoral Fellow |
Sappasittiprasong Nursing College, Thailand University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas |
Academic Appointments
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2003 - Present |
Clinical and Research Assistant Professor |
University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas |
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2001 - 2003 |
Assistant Professor |
University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Nursing, Kansas City, Missouri |
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1996 – 2001 |
Research Associate |
University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas |
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1992 – 1993 |
Nurse Instructor |
Christian NursingCollege, Bangkok, Thailand |
Clinical Experiences
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1994 – 2001 |
Maternity, Saint JosephHealthCenter, KC, MO. Charge and staff nurse, provided OB patient care, performed quality assurance, certified breastfeeding educator, provided breastfeeding education to staff and patients. |
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1993 - 1994 |
Liberty Hospital , Liberty, MO Provided total nursing care to maternity patients in labor delivery, nursery, and postpartum areas. |
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1988 – 1992 |
Maternity, Saint JosephHealthCenter, KC, MO Staff nurse, provided OB patient care, cross trained to pediatrics, labor & delivery, and nursery, and involved with home health visit for short hospital stay mothers and infants. |
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1982 – 1984 |
Maternal and ChildHealthCenter, Khonkaen, Thailand. Midwife in labor and delivery, provided total care to intrapartum patients. |
Professional Registration/Licensure/Certifications
Registered nurse, Kansas State Board of Nursing
Registered nurse, Missouri State Board of Nursing
Certified Inpatient Obstetric Nursing, the NAACOG Certification Corporation
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Professional Societies and Affiliations
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2002 to present 2001 to present |
Maternal and Child Health Coalition International Lactation Consultant Association |
Board Member Member |
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2001 to present |
University of Kansas Alumni Association |
Member |
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1998 to present |
Midwest Nursing Research Society |
Membership Committee Member |
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1997 to present |
Sigma Theta Tau International Delta Chapter |
Treasurer |
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1991 to present |
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses |
Member |
Honors and Awards
2007-2009 K-30 Fellow National Institutes of Health (NIH), Kansas Clinical Research.
1997-1999 University of KansasSchool of Nursing Graduate Student Scholarships
1997 Foundation and Development Scholarship, Saint Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, MO
1997 Sigma Theta Tau International, Delta Chapter, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS,
inducted as a community member.
Research
Pending Research
2009 – Present Principle Investigator: Assess the Feasibility of Using In-home Telehealth to support Breastfeeding. (Under review by International Lactation Consultant Association). The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of using the telehealth in assessing and providing lactation support in women’s home. The results of this study will support development and submission of a larger grant proposal to further test this specific intervention in a limited access group such as mothers in the rural area or mothers of disadvantaged populations.
Completed Research
2007 – 2008 Principal Investigator. Employers’ Support of Breastfeeding Working Mothers: Psychometric Assessment. Funded by Office of Grant and Research, University of Kansas School of Nursing, awarded for $5,000. This study provided reliability and validity evidence for an adapted instrument for measuring employers’ intention to support breastfeeding using the major constructs of the theory of planned behavior as a guide.
2005 – 2006 Co-investigator. Work Life Experience among Registered Nurses in ThailandHospital. Funded by Office of Grant and Research, University of Kansas School of Nursing, awarded for $5,000. PI: Dr. Ubolrat Piamjariyakul.
The aim of this study was to describe the work life of staff nurses who were employed in the hospitals in Thailand. A descriptive, qualitative research using the principles of naturalistic inquiry was used to guide the design, data collection, and data analysis in this study.
2003 - 2007 Project Director. Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Adolescents. Funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research, PI: Dr. Karen Wambach
The overall objective of the study was to test developmentally sensitive interventions to enhance breastfeeding decision-making and increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding among disadvantaged adolescent mothers. A randomized clinical trial tested the effects of a comprehensive prenatal, in-hospital, and postpartum educational and support intervention provided by a lactation consultant – peer counselor team.
2002 - 2003 Principle Investigator. Perceptions and Attitudes toward Employment and Breastfeeding in Low-Income Women. Funded by the faculty research grant of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri, awarded for $5,000.
The purpose of this qualitative design was to examine the influence of maternal employment on motivation and attitude toward breastfeeding and explore women’s perspectives regarding continuation of breastfeeding after returning to work/school.
1998 – 2000 Dissertation Research. Effects of Nursing Intervention on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women Planning to Return to Work.
An experimental pre and post-test control group design was used to evaluate the effects of a nursing intervention on breastfeeding duration and to determine factors influenced duration of breastfeeding. A total of 166 women participated in the study. Quantitative and qualitative data analyses were used to address major research questions.
1998 Research Assistant. Lactation Mastitis Among Primiparae: An Exploratory Secondary Analysis. Mentor: Dr. Karen Wambach.
A descriptive study to determined selected characteristics of lactation mastitis and to compare physiological, psychological, and situational factors between case control matched pairs and women with mastitis.
Teaching Activities
2007 – Present University of Kansas, School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas.
Teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses, including Health Professionalism: Issues and Roles, Maternity Nursing, Independent research, and Professional Practicum (Capstone).
2001 – 2003 University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO.
Graduate and undergraduate levels courses taught included: Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing, Theoretical Foundation in Nursing , Fundamental Nursing Concepts & Skills, Scientific Inquiry, and direct research experience (independent course).
1992-1993 Christian Nursing College, Bangkok, Thailand, Taught Maternal and Child
Health Nursing and Pediatrics courses.
Publications
Rojjanasrirat, W. (2009). Perceptions and Attitudes toward Employment and Breastfeeding
of Low- Income Women. Journal of Clinical Nursing. (In Review).
Rojjanasrirat, W., Wambach, K. A., Sousa, V., & Gajewski, B. A Psychometric Testing of the
Employers’ Support of Breastfeeding Questionnaire. (Manuscript in progress)
Wambach, K.A., Aaronson, L., Breedlove, G., & Domian, E., Rojjanasrirat, W., & Yeh, H. (2009).
Breastfeeding initiation and duration among adolescent mothers in a randomized
controlled trial of professional and lay support and education. Manuscript submitted
for publication. Pediatrics
Rojjanasrirat, W ., Wambach, K., Dana, S. Breastfeeding Experiences among Adolescent Mothers
Who Used Breast Pumps. (Manuscript in progress)
Rojjanasrirat W. (2004). Women’s Experience of Combined Breastfeeding and Working. MCN,
the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 4, 222-229.
Neal J, Brown T, Rojjanasrirat W. (1999). Implementation of a case coordinator role: a focused
ethnographic study. Journal of Professional Nursing, 15:349-355.
Books/Chapters/Reviews
Rojjanasrirat, W. & Wambach,K. (2009). Employment and Breastfeeding. In J. Riordan,
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 4th Edition, MA: Jones and Barlett Publisher.
Wambach,K. & Rojjanasrirat, W. (2004). Employment and Breastfeeding. In J. Riordan,
Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 3rd Edition, MA: Jones and Barlett Publisher.
Other
Rojjanasrirat, W. (2009). Employers’ Support for Breastfeeding in the Workplace. Practice Pointer. Nursing Newsletter The University of Kansas Hospital, 8, 3-4.
Rojjanasrirat W (2000). The effects of Nursing Intervention on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women Planning to Return to Work. Doctoral dissertation, The University of Kansas. Kansas City, Kansas.
Presentations (papers, posters)
Peer-reviewed Data Based
Rojjanasrirat, W . (Mar 2009). Psychometric testing of an adapted questionnaire to assess
employers’ intention to support breastfeeding. Paper presentation at the Midwest Nursing
Research Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rattanavilai, P. & Rojjanasrirat, W. (2009). Content validity assessment of the Employer’s
Support of Breastfeeding Questionnaire (ESBQ). Poster presentation at the Midwest Nursing
Research Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rojjanasrirat, W. (Feb, 2009). Employers’ Intention to Support Breastfeeding in the Workplace. Presented at the Clinical and Translational Research Seminar (CTRS). Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas. Kansas City, Kansas.
Rojjanasrirat, W., Domian, E., & Wambach, K. (Nov 2008). Breastfeeding Experiences of Adolescent Mothers. Poster presentation at the Kansas Nursing Research Exchange. Topeka, Kansas.
Rojjanasrirat, W., Wambach, K., & Yeh, H. (July 2008). Impact of Lactation Consultant and Peer Counselor Team Interventions on Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates among Adolescent Mothers. Paper presentation at The 19th International Nursing Research Congress: Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. Singapore.
Rojjanasrirat, W., Wambach, K., & Yeh, H. (June 2008). Impact of Lactation Consultant and Peer Counselor Team Interventions on Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates among Adolescent Mothers. Paper presentation at The 2008 International Conference: Healthy People for a Healthy World, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wambach, K., Rojjanasrirat, W., Aaronson, L., Domian, E., Breedlove, G., & Yeh, H. (Mar 2008). Randomized Clinical Trial to Promote and Support Breastfeeding in Adolescent Mothers. Paper presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Rojjanasrirat, W., Wambach, K., Dana, S., Aaronson, L. & Domian, E., & Breedlove, G. (Aug
2007). Breastfeeding Experiences among Adolescent Mothers Who Used Breast Pumps.
International Lactation Consultants Association. San Diego, CA.
Rojjanasrirat, W. & Piamjariyakul, U. (May 2007). Work Life Experiences among Registered
Nurses in Thailand Hospitals. Paper presentation at the International Council of Nurses
International Conference. Yokohama, Japan.
Rojjanasrirat, W , Wambach, K, & Aaronson, L. (Mar 2007). Infant Feeding Plans Among Pregnant Adolescents: Comparison of Three Ethnic/Racial Groups. Poster presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society. Omaha, NE.
Wambach, K., Rojjanasrirat, W., & Dana, S. (July, 2006). Promoting Breastfeeding in Teenage Mothers. International Lactation Consultants Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Wambach, K., Rojjanasrirat, W., Aaronson, L. Breedlove, G. & Domian, E. (Nov 2005). Methodological Issues from a Clinical Trial in Pregnant Adolescents. Kansas Nursing Research Exchange, Overland Park, KS.
Rojjanasrirat, W ., Khater, W. & Wambach, K. (April 2005). A Comparative Study of Infant Feeding Intention among Pregnant Adolescents. Paper presentation. Midwest Nursing Research Society, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rojjanasrirat, W. (2004). Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding and Employment in low income Women. Poster presentation at the American Nurse Association, Minneapolis, MN.
Wambach, K., Rojjanasrirat, W., Aaronson, L., Breedlove, G., & Williams, E. (Feb 2004). Promoting and Supporting Breastfeeding in Adolescents. Poster presentation at the Life Science Research, Overland Park, Kansas.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (July 2003). Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Breastfeeding and Employment in Low-income Women. Poster presentation at the International Lactation Consultant Association Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (Mar 2002). Women’s Experience of Combined Breastfeeding and Working. Poster presentation at the Midwest Nursing Research Society. Chicago, IL.
Rojjanasrirat W . (Mar 2001). The effects of nursing intervention on breastfeeding duration among primiparous women planning to return to work. Midwest Nursing Res Soc, Cleveland, OH.
Other Invited Presentations
Rojjanasrirat, W . (May 2000). Breastfeeding basics: Breastfeeding workshop for health care
provider . Saint Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, Missouri.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (November 2000). Putting Research Into Practice. Presented to Sigma Theta
Tau Beta Lambda Chapter. Kansas City, Missouri.
Rojjanasrirat W . (July 2001). Trend in women’s health. Khonkaen University, Thailand.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (January 2002). Health care system in Thailand. Sigma Theta Tau Chapter.
Kansas City, Missouri.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (May 2002). Advanced nursing practice and Health Care System in Thailand.
Kansas City Area Nurses in Advanced Practice, MenorahHospital, Overland Park, Kansas.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (July 2003). Research Utilization in Advance Practice Nurses Workshop.
Presented at the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Rojjanasrirat, W . (December 2004). Role of Certified Lactation Consultant in Promote and
Support Breastfeeding” KhonkaenUniversity, School of Nursing, Khonkaen, Thailand.
Rojjanasrirat, W. (June 2007). Methodology Issues: Recruitment and Retaining Subjects in the
Study. KhonkaenUniversity, School of Nursing, Khonkaen, Thailand.
Rojjanasrirat, W. (July 2008). Mixed Methods and Instrument Development. Khonkaen
University, School of Nursing, Khonkaen, Thailand.
Rojjanasrirat, W. (February 2009). Employer’s Support for Breastfeeding and Available Services
in the Workplace. Presented to the Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association,
Overland Park RegionalMedicalCenter, OP, Kansas.
Rojjanasrirat, W. (April 2009). Breastfeeding and Work: There Doesn’t Have to Be a Choice.
Presented at Mother and Child Health Coalition Annual Business Meeting. North Kansas
City Hospital, KC, MO.
Service/Citizenship
2007- Present Member of research committee, University of Kansas School of
Nursing, KC, KS.
2006- Present Member of development committee. Maternal and Child Health
Coalition of Greater Kansas City.
2008- Present Co-Chair of Breastfeeding Subcommittee. Maternal and Child Health Coalition of Greater Kansas City.
2008 – Present Co-chair of the Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association.
2003-2004 Member, ILCA 2004 Regional Conference Planning Committee
2004-Present Member, Association of Thai Professionals in America and Canada
Editorial Boards/Journal Reviewer
2005 - 2007 Abstract reviewer for Midwest Nursing Research Society
Professional Development Activities
Meetings and Workshops (in the last 5 years)
- Midwest Nursing Research Society, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mar 2009.
- Kansas Nursing Research Exchange. Topeka, Kansas, Generating Meaningful Evidence for
Diverse Populations, WashburnUniversity, Topeka, Kansas, Nov 2008.
- Reducing Health Disparities: Issues in the American Indian Population. University of
Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, Oct 2008.
- Healthcare Simulation Conference. JohnsonCountyCommunity College, Overland Park,
Kansas. Oct 2008.
- Designing a ClassroomTest.University of KansasMedicalCenter, KC, Kansas, Sep 2008.
- Recent Advancements in Benefit-Risk Analysis. University of KansasCenter for
Biostatistics & Advanced Informatics. KC, Kansas, Sep 2008.
- Bridging Barriers to Cross Cultural Communication. University of KansasSchool of
Nursing, KC, Kansas, Aug 2008.
- The 19th International Nursing Research Congress: Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice.
Singapore, Jul 2008.
- An Introduction to Problem-based Learning. University of KansasSchool of Medicine, KC,
Kansas, Jul 2008.
- Stats Camps. Structural Equation Modeling: Foundations and Extended, Applications,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, Jun 2-6, 2008.
- The 2008 International Conference: Healthy People for a Healthy World, Bangkok,
Thailand. Jun 2008.
- Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, Mar 2008.
- Mplus Statistical Workshop, JohnHopkinsHospital, Baltimore, MD, Mar 2008.
- Kansas Nursing Association 32nd Annual Day at the Legislature. Topeka, Kansas, Feb 2008.
- Lessons from Legends: Power, Policy, and Practice. University of KansasSchool of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas, Jan 2008.
- Becoming a Sage: Tools to Renew the Practitioners’ Commitment to Quality. University of KansasMedicalCenter, Continuing Education. Overland Park, Kansas, Nov 2007.
- Grant Writing Workshop. University of KansasMedicalCenterSchool of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas, Oct 2007.
- International Lactation Consultant Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Aug 2007.
- The International Council of Nurses Conference, Yokohama, Japan, May 2007.
- Midwest Nursing Research Society, Omaha, Nebraska, Apr 2007.
- International Society of Hypnosis Congress, Acapulco, Mexico, Aug 2006.
- The Challenge of clinical Teaching in Contemporary Academic and Health Care
Environment, Stormont Vail Healthcare, Topeka, KS, Aug 2006.
- International Lactation Consultant Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, July 2006
Kansas Nursing Research Exchange, Overland Park, KS, Nov 2005.
- Grant Writing Institute, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing,
North Carolina, June 2005.
- Midwest Nursing Research Society. CincinnatiOhio, Apr 2005.
- SuperTrax 2004: Leadership in Action, University Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS,
Dec 2004.
- Clinical Trials Educational Lecture Series: General Responsibilities of the HSC, FDA, and
OHRP, University Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Nov 2004.
- Lactation Management: Clinical Issues and Multidisciplinary Approaches.
International Lactation Consultant Association Regional Conference, KC, MO, Oct 2004.
- American Nurse Association, Minneapolis, MN, July 2004.
- Association of Thai Professionals in North America and Canada, San Francisco, CA, April
2004.
- Midwest Nursing Research Society. St Louis, MO, Feb 2004.
Wilai Rojjanasrirat, Ph. D., M.A., B.S.N
