Jae-Yung Kwon

Dr. Jae-Yung Kwon is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria since 2021, with research affiliations at the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health. As a registered nurse (RN) and PhD holder in Nursing from the University of British Columbia, his work focuses on person-centred care for individuals with progressive/life-threatening conditions, particularly cancer, through patient-oriented research and patient-reported outcomes (PROs).

• Education: PhD in Nursing (University of British Columbia), Postdoctoral training (Trinity Western University, BC Ministry of Health)
• Expertise: Social determinants of health, latent class analysis, personas, knowledge translation, mixed methods

His research integrates journey mapping, data analytics, and empathy-driven design to contextualize PROs in clinical practice. Recent work includes digital QOL assessment systems in homecare, frailty analysis in cancer patients, and bias detection in health surveys. Supported by the BC SUPPORT Unit, he uses computational methods to translate complex findings into actionable insights.

The 15 most recent publications reveal a focus on improving healthcare decision-making through PROs, with themes in oncology, geriatric care, health equity, and digital health tools. Methodologically, he employs latent class analysis, journey mapping, and persona development to address clinical challenges in life-limiting conditions.

Dr. Kwon is currently accepting PhD students and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration. His work bridges nursing, biostatistics, and health policy, particularly in technology-enabled patient care and social determinants of health.