Topics: Nursing
Improving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Rubee Dev is leveraging seed funding to drive research in the leading cause of death among women globally: Cardiovascular disease.
Sexual health gaps persist for migrant youth in Canada, despite lower rates of sexual activity
| Announcement
A new study led by the UBC School of Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc finds that migrant youth in Canada are less likely to be sexually active than their Canadian-born peers – but among those who are, contraception use is declining.
UBC Nurse Practitioner students begin training in new Surrey facility
| Announcement
The new facility is the culmination of a collaboration between the UBC Faculty of Applied Science, the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and the BC Ministry of Health to support new NP program seats.
Tiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Lillian Hung, UBC Nursing Professor and founder of the University of British Columbia’s Innovation in Dementia & Aging (IDEA) Lab, is studying the potential of “tiny” robots that take up little space and can be easily moved, which could…
More than a third of BC youth turning to gambling, gaming with money
CBC News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc comments on a report showing 34 per cent of youth respondents said they have engaged in at least one of eight gambling or gaming activities for money, such as buying in-game items and betting on sports, in-person or…
Reframing masculinity: Connecting men to mental health supports that work
Canadian Institutes of Health Research | | Media coverage
Victoria woman's months-long wait for long-term care bed could turn into two-year ordeal
Times Colonist | | Media coverage
The Nurses Are Most Definitely Not Alright
Women's Health | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Farinaz Havaei discusses the significant increases in mental health issues among nurses and calls for a major change.
Rethinking Care: How Robots Could Ease the Dementia Journey
Being Patient | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Lillian Hung discusses how she and her team are developing robots to support people living with dementia–from cognitive stimulation and emotional support to questions surrounding privacy and trust.
Construction trades launch peer-support program to help workers facing mental health challenges
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe explains that in an industry where reaching out for help may be seen as a weakness, peer support can be an effective way to normalize conversations about mental health.