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Heather Cooke is an Adjunct Professor at the UBC Nursing within the Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia. Her work focuses on dementia care, long-term care facilities, and the impact of workplace dynamics on care delivery. She has extensively studied family involvement in care settings, environmental design for dementia patients, and workplace incivility among care staff.
- Education: BA from University of Calgary (1994), Diploma in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University (2003)
Her research explores the intersection of organizational behavior, physical environments, and ethical caregiving practices. Recent publications address pandemic-induced disruptions in care continuity, caregiver stress, and evidence-based facility design. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her collaborative work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to improving care quality.
- Key Themes: Person-centered dementia care, family-staff collaboration, workplace culture in LTC, environmental psychology, caregiving ethics
