Cuthbert, Colleen

Fundamental Research

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Cuthbert is a clinician scientist with clinical practice experience as a nurse practitioner in oncology. Her clinical practice largely focused on follow-up care and symptom management with a keen interest in survivorship issues. Dr. Cuthbert is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary, and holds a joint assistant professor appointment in the Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Community Health Sciences, and an adjunct assistant professor appointment in the Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Oncology. She holds a Tier II Canada Research Chair in patient and family-centered cancer survivorship.

As a health services researcher, Dr. Cuthbert is focused on evaluating cancer survivors’ biopsychosocial health needs and health outcomes. Using multiple research methods (quantitative and qualitative), her research program includes patient-oriented research approaches, integrated knowledge translation strategies, qualitative research, and administrative health data sets. Dr. Cuthbert’s goal is to ultimately improve the health and well-being of cancer survivors and their families by developing innovative approaches to survivorship care.

Dr. Cuthbert is currently accepting students, please contact her at cacuthbe@ucalgary.ca

To learn more about the Cuthbert Lab, please visit www.cuthbertlab.com

Area of Focus

  • Health services research
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Knowledge translation
  • Implementation science

Summary of Research

The Cuthbert Lab investigates the health outcomes and physical and psychological health impacts of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their families. We examine the specific physical and psychological outcomes and needs of cancer patients based on cancer type, and determine what kinds of supportive care can best address those needs. In addition, we evaluate how cancer care should be structured and delivered given our current healthcare environment.

Area Of Focus

  • Health services research
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Knowledge translation
  • Implementation science

Summary Of Research

The Cuthbert Lab investigates the health outcomes and physical and psychological health impacts of a cancer diagnosis on patients and their families. We examine the specific physical and psychological outcomes and needs of cancer patients based on cancer type, and determine what kinds of supportive care can best address those needs. In addition, we evaluate how cancer care should be structured and delivered given our current healthcare environment.