Paula Forgeron

Dr. Paula Forgeron is a Full Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Prior to her academic role, she held clinical positions in pediatric and adult care, including emergency care, neonatal intensive care, and as a clinical nurse specialist in pediatric complex pain teams. Her research focuses on the social functioning of adolescents with chronic illnesses, interprofessional practice development, and knowledge translation to improve pain care globally. She has contributed to initiatives like the ChildKind global pain reduction program and led studies on chronic pain outcomes in youth, peer mentoring, and transition to adult care. Her work bridges clinical practice, nursing education, and policy to enhance patient-centered care.

Research interests emphasize pediatric chronic pain management, resilience in conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, and the impact of social relationships on health outcomes. She collaborates internationally on projects addressing pain care in low- and middle-income countries and advocates for global health equity. Dr. Forgeron’s mixed-methods approach integrates qualitative studies on patient and caregiver experiences with quantitative analyses of intervention efficacy.

Her publications highlight themes in romantic relationships among youth with chronic illnesses, postoperative pain management, and the design of peer support programs like iPeer2Peer. She has contributed to policy development through priority-setting partnerships for pediatric chronic pain research. Despite her extensive contributions, no scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Advising and grants: While no specific grants or advisee names are listed, her collaborative projects suggest extensive mentorship in nursing and pediatric pain research. Her work involves multidisciplinary teams across universities and NGOs, reflecting a focus on translational research and global health initiatives.