Email: barbara_a_swanson@rush.edu

Educational Background

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL     BSN
Loyola University, Chicago, IL     MSN
Rush University, Chicago, IL     DNSc

CAM Interests

• Effects of mind-body techniques on immune function

• Use of nutritional therapies to modulate immune function or manage symptoms

Relevant Publications

Swanson, B., Zeller, J.M., Keithley, J.K., & Cronin-Stubbs, D. (2000). Complementary/alternative therapies to manage HIV-related symptoms. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 11, 40-60.

Paice, J.A., Goldberg, P., Shott, S., Zeller, J.M., & Swanson, B. (2000). The effects of vibration in the management of HIV-related peripheral neuropathy. Pain, 84, 291-296.

Swanson, B., Zeller, J.M., & Spear, G.T. (1998). The effects of cortisol on HIV replication in mononuclear phagocytes. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 9, 78-83.