Denise Bryant-Lukosius

Denise Bryant-Lukosius is a Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, McMaster University. Her work focuses on advanced practice nursing, clinical nurse specialist roles, and evidence-informed healthcare policy. She has contributed extensively to cancer care, primary care nursing, and economic evaluation of nursing roles.

• Key Areas: Advanced Practice Nursing, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), Cancer Symptom Management, Healthcare Policy

Research Overview: Bryant-Lukosius investigates the integration and impact of advanced practice nursing roles in healthcare systems, with a focus on Canada and global comparisons. Her projects include symptom management in oncology, virtual care models for prostate cancer survivorship, and role optimization for nurse practitioners in primary care settings.

Recent Publications highlight barriers to evidence-informed practice in oncology, economic evaluations of nursing roles, and innovations during the pandemic. She collaborates widely with institutions in Canada, Hong Kong, and Europe.

Scientific Awards:

• 2003 Helene Hudson Memorial Lecture

Collaborations include co-author networks with Ruth Martin-Misener, Nancy Marie Carter, and Albina DiCenso. She has contributed to global frameworks for nurse practitioner credentials and curriculum development initiatives.