Dr. Sarah Lafontaine

Professor

Biography

Sarah Lafontaine is a Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. She specializes in person-centered approaches and self-management support, focusing on chronic disease education and the development of nursing interventions. Lafontaine’s research encompasses various aspects of chronic illnesses, including Type 2 diabetes and mental health. Her work emphasizes qualitative research methods, scientific communication, and the acceptability and feasibility of interventions. She has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to assist in characterizing target populations for interventions in vascular health. Her courses include Introduction to Nursing Research and Community Health Nursing, illustrating her commitment to education in nursing science.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Nursing Research Community Health Nursing Nursing Practice in Community Care Nursing Care in Chronic Conditions Behavior Change Interventions