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Dr. Verena Wu is a Research Fellow at the Daffodil Centre within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Her work focuses on improving healthcare experiences for culturally diverse populations affected by cancer, particularly Chinese-Australian immigrants and Vietnamese communities. Key areas include developing culturally appropriate decision aids, digital interventions for fear of cancer recurrence, and optimizing telehealth in oncology. She emphasizes patient empowerment through accessible resources and clinician communication strategies.
- Research Themes: Cross-cultural oncology care, psychosocial interventions, telehealth implementation, patient decision-making, and health literacy.
- Notable Projects: WeCope multicultural self-management program, iConquerFear digital intervention, and breast reconstruction decision aids for Vietnamese/Arabic communities.
Her work addresses systemic gaps in supportive care for ethnic minorities, with a focus on translating research into clinical practice. Recent studies evaluate barriers to telehealth adoption and the validity of fear-of-recurrence screening tools.
Articles collectively highlight trends in digital health solutions, cultural adaptation of resources, and patient-centered approaches to addressing psychosocial needs in oncology.
Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams across clinical, academic, and community sectors to enhance equity in cancer care delivery.