Implementation of Medical Homes for Evidence Based Care of Adolescents, and Adults
with Sickle Cell Disease: Hydroxyurea Adherence through Motivational Interviewing
(HATMI).
Dr. Lori Vick is completing the second year of a two-year diversity supplement grant
from the NIH National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). In this project, the
PI is using motivational interviewing to assess its impact on adherence to the medication
hydroxyurea (HU), a therapeutic medication used to reduce sickle cell pain crisis,
organ damage, and hospitalizations. The prime/parent award was granted to Dr. Abdullah
Kutlar, MD, Director of the Augusta University Sickle Cell Center and Dr. Robert Gibson,
Research Director at the Medical College or Georgia, Augusta University. Project title:
Implementation of Medical Homes for Evidence Based Care of Adolescents, and Adults
with Sickle Cell Disease: Hydroxyurea Adherence through Motivational Interviewing
(HATMI).
She is a project developer and chapter ambassador for a new career pipeline project
funded by the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). The Midlands of South Carolina
Black Nurses Association (MSCBNA) is a sustaining partner in this endeavor. The goal
of the project is to increase racial and gender diversity in the profession of nursing
by starting to engage elementary students in the activities of nursing. This enrichment
program will contain three modules that students will complete during a semester.
Dr. Martha Dawson, President of NBNA, initiated the project.
