Emma Bartfay

Emma Bartfay is a retired Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. Her research focuses on dementia care, epidemiology of aging, gerontology, global health systems, and population health dynamics. She has contributed to studies on caregiver burden in stroke survivors and the impact of physical activity on dementia patients' sleep patterns. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, exemplified by the Clinical Demonstration Unit project (2022). She has collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to address healthcare quality improvement and evidence-based practices. Dr. Bartfay holds a PhD and has published extensively on topics including iron metabolism's biochemical effects, antibacterial plant extracts, and nursing education methodologies.

Research Highlights

• Geriatric care models and clinical demonstration units
• Antibacterial properties of natural compounds (e.g., willow herb)
• Predictive accuracy in patient outcomes
• Systematic reviews on caregiver quality of life

Grants & Collaborations

Her work has been supported by grants focusing on healthcare innovation and aging populations, though specific grant details are not listed. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in geriatrics, epidemiology, and clinical education.

Labs/Teams

Contributed to projects integrating academic research into clinical settings via the Clinical Demonstration Unit initiative. Affiliated with Ontario Tech University's health services utilization research groups.