Idevania Costa

Idevania Costa is an Associate Professor at Lakehead University's School of Nursing, specializing in chronic conditions, wound healing, and health equity for minority populations. Her research focuses on self-management strategies, knowledge translation, and innovative technologies for diabetes-related wounds and First Nations communities. She is actively involved in teaching, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Ph.D. in Nursing, Queen's University, Canada (2018)
• MN, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (2003)
• BScN, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil (1997)
• Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC, 2020)

Her research program addresses health inequities for minority groups (older adults, immigrants/refugees, Indigenous populations) through four streams: (1) factors affecting chronic condition management, (2) health equity awareness, (3) innovative healthcare strategies, and (4) patient engagement in care decisions. She also explores partnerships for clinical trials on chronic wound technologies and collaborates with healthcare services to evaluate health promotion programs.

Idevania Costa has received national and international awards, including the 2022 People's Choice Award at Wounds Canada National Conference and Silver Medals at Wounds Olympic in 2020 and 2018. She has secured funding from SSHRC, CIHR, and VPRI for projects like 'Digital storytelling for trauma-informed wound care' and 'Reimaging diabetes self-management education for seniors.'

• Principal Investigator, SSHRC Insight Development Grant (Digital storytelling project)
• Co-Principal Investigator, CIHR Research Project (DermGEN™ treatment for diabetic foot ulcers)
• Principal Investigator, VPRI Strategic International Research Partnership Award (Brazil collaboration)

She serves on expert panels for the RNAO Diabetic Foot Ulcer Best Practice Guideline, chairs the Patient Journey Initiative, and contributes to organizations like Age Friendly Thunder Bay and the Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across Canada and Brazil.