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Lillian Hung is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Senior Care at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science, School of Nursing, based at Vancouver General Hospital. Her work bridges geriatric nursing, medical engineering, and community-based innovation to transform dementia care through technology and environmental design.
Dr. Hung's research centers on participatory action methodologies that co-design interventions with people living with dementia, caregivers, and healthcare staff. Her primary focus areas include technology integration in long-term care (virtual reality, social robots), environmental influences on dementia experiences, and dementia-friendly community development. She champions inclusive research that empowers marginalized voices through frameworks like the ENRICH model for intergenerational learning in care settings.
Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward co-created technology solutions and equity-centered implementation. Studies consistently emphasize ethical considerations, Indigenous inclusion, and real-world feasibility of innovations like Lovot robots and virtual reality programs. A notable trend is the shift from technology demonstration to examining systemic barriers and staff-family-resident dynamics in adoption.
Scientific Awards
- Canada Research Chair in Senior Care
Dr. Hung actively supervises graduate students in nursing and interdisciplinary programs, including PhD candidate Haopu (Lily) Ren examining technology implementation in hospital dementia care. She leads the IDEA Lab which secures funding through partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and industry collaborators focused on patient-oriented research. Her grants prioritize community co-production and knowledge mobilization through videos, journey maps, and educational toolkits.
As director of the Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) Lab, Dr. Hung fosters collaborations between health planners, researchers, patients, and students. Current initiatives include co-creating virtual reality experiences, testing the Lovot companion robot, developing dementia-friendly transportation, and establishing age-friendly university frameworks through intergenerational ukulele programs and silent disco events.
