Dr. Nathan Boucher

Biography

Nathan Boucher is an Associate Research Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and holds additional appointments in the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine at Duke University. He is a health scientist affiliated with the Durham VA Health System’s Center for Innovation to Accelerate Discovery and Practice Transformation. Boucher's extensive clinical background as a licensed physician assistant in critical care and emergency medicine complements his focus on health care administration and health professional education. His research investigates the intersection of social care and health care, particularly in community-based contexts. Boucher has led studies funded by various organizations including the Veterans Administration and the NIH, covering topics such as the social health needs of caregivers for older adults, community health worker programs for older populations, and systems approaches to homelessness among veterans. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community organizations to enhance understanding and address the challenges faced by patients and caregivers. Boucher has also contributed significantly to academic literature on caregiver training, health interventions for older adults, and the implementation of innovative care models rooted in community engagement.

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