Hilde Zitzelsberger

Hilde Zitzelsberger is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. Her research focuses on disabilities/differences, chronic illnesses, embodiment, community health, gender and health, and health-care technologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. Her work combines sociological and philosophical perspectives with applied health research, including studies on sleep behaviors among university students and technological impacts in healthcare settings.

Education:

• PhD, University of Toronto
• Master of Science, McMaster University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, McMaster University

Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research addresses intersections between technology, chronic illness, and sociocultural factors. Recent studies include collaborative learning in online health sciences courses and ethnographic work in pediatric hemodialysis units.

Publications: Recent works explore sleep-duration correlations with health behaviors, technological time in healthcare, and ethical dimensions of medical practice. Earlier contributions include philosophical analyses of technology's role in healthcare.