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Dr. Howard’s research examines health service needs of survivors of acute life-threatening illness, specifically cancer and critical illness. She promotes socially responsive scholarship by generating evidence on survivor priorities crucial for enhancing the quality of health services. The overarching aim of Dr. Howard’s research is to generate patient- and family-centered evidence regarding health and disability challenges which serve as the foundation for designing and evaluating patient-centered healthcare that addresses the complications of critical illness survivorship and the long-term burden of illness. Dr. Howard conducts qualitative and mixed-methods research to understand patient perspectives on essential components of quality care. Her integrated knowledge translation approach involves partnering with health care professionals and decision-makers to contribute to patient-centered health care solutions that respond to the long-term burden of illness. This research is aimed at enhancing the quality of health services and improving patient and family outcomes.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of nursing, with a focus on cancer survivorship and critical illness.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.