Cidalia J. Vital

she/her

PhD, RN, CNL, CRRN
Research Liaison, Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing & Engineering Innovation
Lecturer

Focusing on patient safety and staff quality and safety; simulation-based research evaluating the nursing work environment; and evaluating holistic nursing and modalities.

Contact

Email: cvital [at] umass [dot] edu

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Dr. Cidalia J. Vital's research centers on enhancing the quality and safety of patient care while also prioritizing the well-being of nursing staff. She explores various factors—both human and environmental—that impact healthcare delivery.

Dr. Vital's background lies in simulation-based research, specifically focused on evaluating the nursing work environment. Her ultimate goal is to engage in practice-informed clinical research that directly benefits patient outcomes. As she actively builds her own research program, Dr. Vital collaborates closely with frontline staff nurses. Together, they work to nurture their development as nurse researchers.

Additionally, Dr. Vital seeks out external partnerships and collaborations beyond Baystate Health. Notably, Dr. Vital is involved with the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation. These collaborative efforts allow for collectively achieving research goals and contributing to advancements in nursing practice.

Research Areas

Holistic health and wellness

Education

PhD, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, (2020)
MS, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing (2007)
BS, College of Our Lady of the Elms (2003)

Publications

In the Press

Holley, J., Vital, C. J., Benjamin, E., Tilton, C., Coffelt, P., & Bensch, B. (2024). Enhancing Fall Risk Assessment: The Development of Nursing Education on the Modified Dionne’s Egress Test on a Medical Geriatric Unit. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
Vital, C. J., Naglieri-Prescod, D. A., Peterson, C., Benjamin, E., Faron, P., Nathanson, B. (2024). Evaluating the Perceived Value of Holistic Certification Among Nurses: A Descriptive Survey Study. Journal of Holistic Nursing

Peer Reviewed Journal

Majumdar, J. R., Vital, C. J., O’Leary, J. M., Yermal, S. J., & Welch, J. C. (2024). Meditation for the reduction of perioperative anxiety in patients undergoing oncology surgery: A scoping review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11(8).
Georgadarellis, G. L., Cobb, T., Vital, C. J., & Sup, F. C. (2024). Nursing Perceptions of Robotic Technology in Healthcare: A Pretest–Posttest Survey Analysis Using an Educational Video. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 12(1–2), 68–83.
Vital, C. J., & Nathanson, B. H. (2023). Effects of the Interruption Management Strategy “Stay S.A.F.E.” During Medication Administration. Rehabilitation Nursing, 48(2), 65–74.
Grady, K., Vital, C., & Crisafi, C. (2023). Use of Complementary Pain Management Strategies in Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 38(4), 348–353.

Blog Articles

Vital, C. J. (2023, April) Innovation Through the Voice of the Direct Care Nurse. American Nurses Association.

Podium Presentations

October 2024

Vital, C. J., Giuliano, K. K. Academic-Clinical Practice Partnerships: Engaging Clinical Nurses in Research and Healthcare Innovation, ANA Enterprise Research Symposium, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Vital, C. J., Giuliano, K. K. Journey to Magnet 5! Enhancing Nursing Research, ANCC Magnet Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

June 2024

Vital, C.J., Peterson, C., Faron, P. Exploring the Perceived Value of Holistic Certification Among Nurses. AHNA Conference, Rochester, Minnesota.
Waddell, C., Vital, C. J. How to Improve Nursing Resilience Through a Holistic Podcast. AHNA Conference, Rochester, Minnesota.

October 2023

Miller, J. & Vital, C. J. A Holistic Model of Care: Lighting the Way with Resilience. ANCC Magnet Conference, Chicago, Illinois.