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Elsie Duff is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, where she also practices as a nurse practitioner in a virtual primary care setting. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary research and holds affiliations with the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM) Prairie Node and the Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative. She serves on the editorial board of The Journal for Nurse Practitioners and has held leadership roles with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba.
Education:
- PhD, Western University
- Advanced Nursing, Athabasca University
- Master of Education, University of Manitoba
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Brandon University
Dr. Duff's research centers on substance use, nurse practitioner practice, nursing education, and health human resources. She employs advanced methodologies such as health data linkage, GIS mapping, infographic development, and mixed-methods data collection (qualitative, quantitative, content mapping). Her work addresses critical gaps in healthcare access, particularly in opioid agonist therapy (OAT) delivery in the Prairie provinces.
The recent publications highlight a growing focus on expanding access to OAT through nurse practitioners, especially in rural and underserved areas. Her studies combine policy analysis, clinical practice insights, and systems-level research to improve treatment availability and reduce opioid-related harms. This trend underscores a commitment to optimizing the nurse practitioner role within Canada’s healthcare system.
Scientific Awards:
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
- Canadian Nurses Foundation Ann Beckingham Award (2015)
Dr. Duff advises graduate students at both the Master’s and PhD levels and is currently accepting new students. She has led CIHR-relevant research initiatives and secured funding through the CRISM node to support policy-oriented studies on healthcare workforce adaptation and system organization. Her research has direct implications for healthcare delivery models and workforce planning in substance use treatment.
She is a core member of the CRISM Prairie Node and contributes to the FARMh Initiative, focusing on mental health in agricultural communities. Her collaborative research teams include experts from social work, pharmacy, rehabilitation sciences, economics, and policy analysis, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach to complex health challenges.
