Josephine McMurray, Wilfrid Laurier University
Associate Professor
Faculty Lead case@BTM; Business Technology Management/Health Studies; Associate Scientific Director, AGE-WELL NCE
Waterloo, Ontario
jmcmurray@wlu.ca
Office:
(519) 548-8894 ext. 492
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Bio/Research
- PhD Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo
- MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University
- MR(T), Australasian Conjoint Board
- Certificate in University Teaching, University of Waterloo
My research interests focus on the intersection of technology, health, and aging....
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- MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University
- MR(T), Australasian Conjoint Board
- Certificate in University Teaching, University of Waterloo
My research interests focus on the intersection of technology, health, and aging....
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Bio/Research
- PhD Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo
- MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University
- MR(T), Australasian Conjoint Board
- Certificate in University Teaching, University of Waterloo
My research interests focus on the intersection of technology, health, and aging. I explore how intelligent assistive technologies can enhance the quality of life for older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairments like dementia and mild cognitive impairment. This involves studying the development and adoption of smart technologies, such as real-time location systems and personalized devices. I also address the ethical considerations and practical challenges of implementing these innovations in healthcare environments. Additionally, my work investigates how technology can support employees with cognitive impairments, aiming to create more inclusive and supportive work environments. By integrating gerontological, management, technology and health systems research, my goal is to bridge the gap between technological innovation and practical application, ultimately improving the well-being of older adults and individuals with health challenges.
Selected current and past research awards include:
2024 $320,909 Co-Applicant. SSHRC Insight Grant (StreamB)
- “SOARWell-AiP: Sociotechnical observation and assessment research into wellbeing and aging in
place.”
2024 £1,623,589 Co-Applicant. Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Network Grant
- “Dementia in the Workplace: Transdisciplinary Research Network”.
2022 $75,000 Co-Investigator. AMS Healthcare Fellowships in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence.
- “Cultivating compassion in the use of real-time location systems in long-term care homes: Older
adults’ and carers’ perspectives and experiences.”
2021 $149,491 Principal Applicant. Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement - Implementation Science Team Grant
- “Implementation of the Dementia Isolation Toolkit”.
2020 $24,656 Principal Investigator. SSHRC Connection Grant.
- "Cog@Work: Building a supportive and sustainable work ecosystem for workers withdementia or
mild cognitive impairment".
2020 $598,700 Principal Investigator. National Centres of Excellence Grant: AGE-WELL: Aging Gracefully Across Environments Using Technology To Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life.
- "CogWorks: Co-creating sustainable workspaces for aging workforces".
2020 $573,980 Co-Investigator. National Centres of Excellence Grant: AGE-WELL: Aging Gracefully Across Environments Using Technology To Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life.
- "Location tracking-based health status indices and their integration into clinical support tools in
long-term care".
2018 $473,000 Co-Applicant. AccessOCE Health Technologies Fund.
- "Better care closer to home by making the invisible VISIBLE: Brain Health Screening and Risk
Management Program".
2018 $63,430 Co-Applicant. SSHRC Insight Development Grant.
- "Social robots in the home: Exploring the influence of intelligent nonhuman agents on human
behaviour in domestic environments".
2017 $19,997 Co-Investigator. eCampusOntario Digital Inclusion (small project) Grant
- "Facilitating the adoption of intelligent assistive technology by older adults through the
development of high-fidelity simulation experiences for nursing education: Supporting
technological and digital inclusion for older adults now and into the future.
2017 $2,557,818 Co-Investigator. Canadian Frailty Network (NCE) Transformation Grant.
- "Transforming Primary Health Care for Frail Elderly Canadians".
2014 $36,605,194 Co-Investigator: Project Lead. National Centres of Excellence Grant: AGE-WELL: Aging Gracefully Across Environments Using Technology To Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life
- "Developing Regional Health Innovation Ecosystems".
2014 $336,750 Co-Investigator. South West Community Care Access Centre.
- “Investigating the eShift model of palliative home care: Implications for planning, practice, and
policy”
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- MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University
- MR(T), Australasian Conjoint Board
- Certificate in University Teaching, University of Waterloo
My research interests focus on the intersection of technology, health, and aging. I explore how intelligent assistive technologies can enhance the quality of life for older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairments like dementia and mild cognitive impairment. This involves studying the development and adoption of smart technologies, such as real-time location systems and personalized devices. I also address the ethical considerations and practical challenges of implementing these innovations in healthcare environments. Additionally, my work investigates how technology can support employees with cognitive impairments, aiming to create more inclusive and supportive work environments. By integrating gerontological, management, technology and health systems research, my goal is to bridge the gap between technological innovation and practical application, ultimately improving the well-being of older adults and individuals with health challenges.
Selected current and past research awards include:
2024 $320,909 Co-Applicant. SSHRC Insight Grant (StreamB)
- “SOARWell-AiP: Sociotechnical observation and assessment research into wellbeing and aging in
place.”
2024 £1,623,589 Co-Applicant. Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Network Grant
- “Dementia in the Workplace: Transdisciplinary Research Network”.
2022 $75,000 Co-Investigator. AMS Healthcare Fellowships in Compassion and Artificial Intelligence.
- “Cultivating compassion in the use of real-time location systems in long-term care homes: Older
adults’ and carers’ perspectives and experiences.”
2021 $149,491 Principal Applicant. Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement - Implementation Science Team Grant
- “Implementation of the Dementia Isolation Toolkit”.
2020 $24,656 Principal Investigator. SSHRC Connection Grant.
- "Cog@Work: Building a supportive and sustainable work ecosystem for workers withdementia or
mild cognitive impairment".
2020 $598,700 Principal Investigator. National Centres of Excellence Grant: AGE-WELL: Aging Gracefully Across Environments Using Technology To Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life.
- "CogWorks: Co-creating sustainable workspaces for aging workforces".
2020 $573,980 Co-Investigator. National Centres of Excellence Grant: AGE-WELL: Aging Gracefully Across Environments Using Technology To Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life.
- "Location tracking-based health status indices and their integration into clinical support tools in
long-term care".
2018 $473,000 Co-Applicant. AccessOCE Health Technologies Fund.
- "Better care closer to home by making the invisible VISIBLE: Brain Health Screening and Risk
Management Program".
2018 $63,430 Co-Applicant. SSHRC Insight Development Grant.
- "Social robots in the home: Exploring the influence of intelligent nonhuman agents on human
behaviour in domestic environments".
2017 $19,997 Co-Investigator. eCampusOntario Digital Inclusion (small project) Grant
- "Facilitating the adoption of intelligent assistive technology by older adults through the
development of high-fidelity simulation experiences for nursing education: Supporting
technological and digital inclusion for older adults now and into the future.
2017 $2,557,818 Co-Investigator. Canadian Frailty Network (NCE) Transformation Grant.
- "Transforming Primary Health Care for Frail Elderly Canadians".
2014 $36,605,194 Co-Investigator: Project Lead. National Centres of Excellence Grant: AGE-WELL: Aging Gracefully Across Environments Using Technology To Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life
- "Developing Regional Health Innovation Ecosystems".
2014 $336,750 Co-Investigator. South West Community Care Access Centre.
- “Investigating the eShift model of palliative home care: Implications for planning, practice, and
policy”
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