Topics: Nursing
British Columbians worried pandemic will never end, and climate change is only adding to the fear
| Announcement
Sixty-four per cent of British Columbians are worried the COVID-19 pandemic will be around for years to come, with concerns about climate change adding fuel to the fire.
Lions Gate Hospital nurses struggling amid staffing shortages, says union
North Shore News | | Media coverage
Media featured a recent study led by UBC nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei which outlines the current conditions among B.C. nurses.
Pandemic stress felt by nurses impacting patient care, study shows
Burnaby Now | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei discussed a recent study that outlines the current conditions among B.C. nurses.
Health care leader Tania Dick joins UBC as its first Indigenous nursing lead
| Announcement
Edited: July 5, 2022 Tania Dick, a member of Dzawada'enuxw First Nations of Kingcome Inlet and a renowned Indigenous health care leader, has joined UBC as its first ever Indigenous Nursing Lead. The role was created at UBC Vancouver's School…
Racism in Indigenous health: It still exists
| Announcement
Indigenous healthcare, as Dr. Margaret Moss explains, covers at least two major areas: the treatment of Indigenous Peoples in the healthcare system and the lack of respect for Traditional Indigenous Knowledge.
Nurses experiencing burnout, anxiety linked to low quality of patient care, study finds
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Farinaz Havaei discussed her new study that shows the link between nurses’ poor mental health and poor quality of care in hospitals, long-term care homes and health centres.
Breakup, Then Breakdown: Men Can Crumble Mentally When Romance Ends
US News | | Media coverage
Dr. John Oliffe, a nursing professor and lead investigator of UBC’s men’s health research program, discussed his new study that found men are more likely to face mental health problems after a breakup.
B.C. grapples with health care worker shortage
North Shore News | | Media coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, a professor and director of UBC’s school of nursing, was quoted about the demand for seats in the school.
The science of healthy baby sleep
BBC | | Media coverage
Dr. Wendy Hall, a professor emeritus at UBC's school of nursing, gave comments about the pediatric sleep period.
B.C. grapples with health-care worker shortage
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, a professor and director of UBC's school of nursing, was quoted about the demand for seats in the school.