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Jude Spiers is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. With a doctoral degree from the University of California, San Francisco, he has a strong background in nursing and qualitative research. His research program focuses on chronic invisible illnesses and the interactions between health professionals and clients, utilizing various qualitative methodologies including video ethnography. He is particularly interested in communication processes that impact the experience of chronic illness and the quality of clinical environments for nurses. His work includes developing educational modules for healthcare workers and exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care. Dr. Spiers has extensive teaching experience, covering undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, and emphasizes a relational approach to student supervision, fostering independent inquiry among students. He has been recognized as a Distinguished Scholar by the International Institute of Qualitative Methodology and is dedicated to building qualitative research capacity within the nursing education landscape.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, focusing on qualitative research and communication in healthcare.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management