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Shelley Spurr is a tenured professor at the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan, bringing 25 years of diverse nursing experience across various settings including acute care pediatrics, home care, and public health. Her professional practice focuses on promoting wellness and hope for families dealing with child life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, as well as enhancing student experiences in post-secondary education through interprofessional education (IPE). Dr. Spurr is particularly interested in health promotion for children, adolescents, and families. She leads a research team that has implemented Indigenous community-led, culture-based Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) education interventions aimed at preventing diabetes in Indigenous youth. These interventions reflect the unique needs of the communities they serve. Additionally, she has contributed to various projects designed to create digital health resources that support psychosocial well-being in families facing serious health challenges. Dr. Spurr's research interests include hope science, health promotion, diabetes management, healthy body weights, physical activity, holistic nursing care, and educational methodology in nursing.
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