Spotlight: Danett Guy, BSN, RN
Pulmonary Clinic
Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Coordinator
Type of project: Research
Title of project: Does the Exposure to Fluorescent Light Serum Vitamin D 25-OH Level in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis?
Co-workers involved in this project: Pulmonary Clinic nursing staff
Description of project: The purpose of this research study was to determine if fluorescent light alters the total serum vitamin D 25-OH level among adult patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
Why you chose this project: There are a few clinicians who believe tubing used in the collection of vitamin D 25-OH must be protected from light.
Presentations:
- The Effects of Fluorescent Light on Serum Vitaming D 25-OH Level in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis - VUMC Research Day Poster Session, October 17, 2012. (Poster)
- The Effects of Fluorescent Light on Serum Vitaming D 25-OH Level in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis - Tennessee Nurses Association Music City-District 3 meeting, June 18, 2013. (Poster)
Future plans: Danett will be moderating a rountable discussion entitled " Vitamin D Collection and the Relationship to Fluorescent Light at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, in Salt Lake City, Utah in October 2013.
If you have any questions about Danett's project she can be reached via email at danett.guy@vanderbilt.edu