Fannie Gaston-Johansson
Fannie Gaston-Johansson (pronunciation: FAN-ee GAS-ton JO-han-son) is a prominent figure in the field of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is known for her significant contributions to the understanding and management of Pain and Stress in patients with Cancer and other serious illnesses.
Etymology
The name "Fannie" is of American origin and means "free". "Gaston" is a French surname meaning "from Gascony", a region in southwest France. "Johansson" is a common Swedish surname meaning "son of Johan".
Career
Fannie Gaston-Johansson is a Professor Emerita at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She was the first African American woman to be a tenured full professor at Johns Hopkins University. Her research primarily focuses on pain and symptom management, stress and coping, and quality of life in patients with cancer and other chronic diseases.
Contributions
Gaston-Johansson has developed several interventions to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. These include the Pain-O-Meter, a tool for assessing pain in cancer patients, and the Self-Care Diary, a tool for helping patients manage their symptoms and cope with their illness.
Related Terms
- Pain Management
- Stress Management
- Quality of Life
- Cancer
- Chronic Diseases
- Johns Hopkins University
- Nursing
- Health Sciences
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fannie Gaston-Johansson
- Wikipedia's article - Fannie Gaston-Johansson
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