Paula C. Fletcher, Wilfrid Laurier University
Graduate Coordinator
Professor
Waterloo, Ontario
pfletcher@wlu.ca
Office:
(519) 884-0710 ext. 4159
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Bio/Research
I received my PhD (Health Studies and Gerontology) and my MA (Gerontology) from the University of Waterloo. I graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education.
Prior to joining Laurier, I was a postdoctoral research fellow in the research department a...
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Prior to joining Laurier, I was a postdoctoral research fellow in the research department a...
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Bio/Research
I received my PhD (Health Studies and Gerontology) and my MA (Gerontology) from the University of Waterloo. I graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education.
Prior to joining Laurier, I was a postdoctoral research fellow in the research department at Providence Healthcare.
My research is broadly focused in health, chronic illness, disability and caregiving. Specifically, I have 2 main areas of research.
I explore the “lived experiences” of individuals with chronic conditions (e.g., pediatric cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease) and/or disabilities (e.g., autism). These experiences are examined from the views of the diagnosed individual, their family members and health care professionals.
I also examine older adults and seniors at risk with respect to falling and various health behaviours (e.g., health screening, medication safety).
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Prior to joining Laurier, I was a postdoctoral research fellow in the research department at Providence Healthcare.
My research is broadly focused in health, chronic illness, disability and caregiving. Specifically, I have 2 main areas of research.
I explore the “lived experiences” of individuals with chronic conditions (e.g., pediatric cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease) and/or disabilities (e.g., autism). These experiences are examined from the views of the diagnosed individual, their family members and health care professionals.
I also examine older adults and seniors at risk with respect to falling and various health behaviours (e.g., health screening, medication safety).
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