Richard Booth

Dr. Richard Booth is an Associate Professor and Arthur Labatt Family Chair in Nursing at Western University's Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing. His work focuses on integrating technology into healthcare and nursing education. He holds advanced degrees (PhD and MScN from Western University, BScN from McMaster University) and leads the HealtheInnovation Lab.

Research Interests:

• Technological innovations in nursing education (e.g., digital tools, simulations)
• AI-driven healthcare solutions for patient care and clinical workflows
• Policy implications of emerging technologies like telehealth and smart devices in long-term care

Key Projects: Analyzing nonurgent emergency department use patterns, evaluating supported housing models for mental health patients, and exploring stigma reduction strategies for individuals with mental illnesses. His work frequently intersects with systemic inequities in rural healthcare access.

Labs/Teams: Director of the HealtheInnovation Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on digital health solutions.