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Dr. Lisa Cranley is an Associate Professor at the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto. She holds a cross-appointment with the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and the Institute for Life Course & Aging at the University of Toronto, as well as an Assistant Adjunct Professor role at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing. Her research focuses on improving healthcare delivery quality for older adults in long-term care, workforce capacity development, and patient/family engagement in care planning using mixed methods. Her work is funded by CIHR and SSHRC.
Education:
- Post-Doctoral Fellow, Knowledge Utilization Studies Program, University of Alberta (2012)
- PhD in Nursing, University of Toronto (2009)
- MN, University of Toronto (2003)
- BScN, University of Ottawa (1997)
- Diploma in Nursing, Conestoga College (1994)
Research Interests: Her work addresses long-term care workforce development, patient-centered care in aging populations, and implementation science. She advocates for meaningful engagement of older adults and families in care decisions while exploring innovations like virtual reality in nursing education.
Recent Article Trends: Recent publications focus on leadership roles in long-term care, pandemic-driven innovations, nursing students' self-efficacy in geriatric care, and ethical challenges in medical assistance in dying (MAiD). These studies highlight systemic improvements and educational strategies to enhance care quality.
Grants & Collaborations: Supported by major grants from CIHR and SSHRC, her projects include initiatives like the SCOPE study for safer care environments and interdisciplinary collaborations to improve resident outcomes. She also leads studies on interprofessional teamwork in long-term care settings.
Labs & Teams: Active in the SCOPE (Safer Care for Older Persons) initiative and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to translate research into practice, including projects on healthcare aide decision-making and policy impact analysis.
