Dr. Anila ViraniAssistant Professor | School of Nursing
Email: avirani@tru.ca
Phone:
2503776042
Research Interests
My program of research aims to explore the relationships between people and technology within healthcare
and educational contexts.
Health informatics, clinical informatics, digital health e-health, and mhealth
Technological innovation in nursing education- digital pedagogies and e-learning
Population health -Chronic disease management (stroke, dementia, diabetes and amputation) and its impact
on individuals and families including marital relationships and caregiving.
Education
2021-2022: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Mitacs Accelerate Intern, University of British Columbia,
Canada
Project: TrustSphere: An Integrated Secure Digital Health Platform
2013-2020: Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Calgary , Canada
Dissertation title: Co-Development of an e-Resource to Support Parents' Search for Mobile Apps.
2010-2013: Master of Nursing, University of Calgary, Canada
Thesis title: Amputation Associated Stressors and Couple's Adjustment
2002-2004: Post RN BScN, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
1996-1999: Diploma in Nursing, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Publications
Virani, A., Duffett-Leger, L. & Letourneau, N. (2021). Parents' use of mobile applications in the
first year of parenthood: A narrative review of the literature. Health Technology.
Virani, A., Duffett-Leger, L. & Letourneau, N. (2021). Co-designing an e-resource to support
parents??? search for mobile apps. Health Technology, 5(10).
Virani, A., Duffett-Leger, L. & Letourneau, N. (2020). Parents' perspective of parenting app use.
Journal of Informatics Nursing, 5(1). 8-18. Featured as Continuing Nursing Education article
Virani, A., Duffett-Leger, L., & Letourneau, N. (2019). Parenting apps review: In search of good
quality apps. mHealth 5(44) 1-15.
Virani, A., Werunga, J., Ewashan, C. & Green, T. (2015). Caring for patients with limb amputation.
Nursing Standard, 30(6), 51-60. ???Invited publication and was selected as a Continuing Professional
Development article.
Bright, K., Brockway, M., Carrera, G., Kathol, B., Keys, E., Moules, J.,???Virani, A. (2015). Out of
order: To Debbie and Dave, Chris and Bill, MJ and John. Journal of Applied Hermeneutics.
Virani, A. (2015). Stroke Risk calculator app. Emergency nurse, 23(1), 14.
Virani, A. (2014). Stroke patient app. Nursing Standard, 29(3), 33.
Virani, A., Green, T., & Turin, T. (2014). Phantom limb pain: A nursing perspective. Nursing
Standard, 29(1), 45-50.
Virani, A. & Green, T. (2012). Amputation-associated stressors and dyadic adjustment. (Master???s
thesis). University of Calgary
Virani, A. (2004, April 22-28). Beyond the taboos. The Review, Dawn.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS
Virani, et al. (2022). Healthcare providers' perspectives on TrustSphere: An Integrated Secure Digital
Health Platform. 15th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes.
Paris, France
Pinkney, Virani, et al. (2022). Evaluating the Feasibility and Benefit of TrustSphere: A Novel Digital
Health Solution for Children Living with Type 1 Diabetes. 15th International Conference on Advanced
Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes.France
Virani, et al. (2021). Co-designing an e-Resource to Support Parent???s Mobile Applications Search.
Seventieth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge, and Society, University of Melbourne,
Australia
Virani, et al. Review and Evaluation of Mobile Applications (Apps) for Parents. (2019) American Academy
of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition: 2019 Council on Clinical Information
Technology (COCIT). Louisiana, United States
Virani, et al. Parents??? Mobile Applications Searching Behaviors: A Focus Group Study. (2019) Canadian
Nursing Informatics Association Conference 2019, University of New Brunswick
Virani, et al. Developing an Online Resource to Support Parents??? Information-Seeking with Mobile
Applications (apps). (2018) Peer Beyond Graduate Research Symposium, University of Calgary
Virani, et al. Developing an Online Resource to Support Parents??? Information-Seeking with Mobile
Applications (apps). (2018) Peer Beyond Graduate Research Symposium, University of Calgary
Virani, et al. Mobile Applications for Stroke: Review of Apps Targeting Health Care Professionals and
General Population. (2015) European Stroke Conference 2015, Vienna, Austria
Virani, et al. Use of Mobile Application in Stroke Prevention. (2014) Fourth International Conference on
Health, Wellness and Society, University of British Columbia
Virani, et al. Amputation-Associated Stressors and Dyadic Adjustment. (2012) 26th Margaret Scott Wright
Research Day: Making a Difference: Nursing Research in Action. University of Calgary
Employment History
2008-2022: Alberta health services, Calgary, Canada (RN: Medicine, Cardiac Surgery, and
Neurosciences)
2021-2022: University of British Columbia (Research Fellow)
2012-2015 & 2020-2022: University of Calgary, Canada (Instructor, Research assistant)
2016: Columbia College, Calgary, Canada (Nursing instructor)
2011-2013: Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada (Clinical Instructor)
2006-2008: Neuropil Hospital, Dubai, UAE (RN: ICU)
2004 -2006: Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan (Nursing instructor)
1999 -2002: Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan (RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Courses Taught
NURS 6500: Advanced Practice Internship (Fall 2023)
NURS 3380: Consolidated Practice Experience 3 (Spring 2023)
NURS 2830: Health & Promotion 4: Health Transition (Winter 2023)
HLSC 4650: Health Science 4: Pathophysiology 3 (Fall 2022 and 2023)
NURS 4740: Health Promotion 8: Health Transitions (Fall 2022 and 2023)
NURS 1214: Professional Practice I
NURS 2114: Professional Practice II
NURS 3104: Professional Practice III
NURS 4112: Integrated Professional Practice
NURS 499 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices IV
NURS 497: The Science of Health IV: People Experiencing Chronic Health Challenges
NURS 495: The Discipline and Profession of Nursing IV: Understanding the Challenges of Leadership and
Systems of Care
Responsible Conduct of Research
Introduction to Health Research Methods
CPNP 117: Pharmacology
Community Health Nursing - II
Adult Health Nursing - II
Pharmacology - II
Introduction to Computers Course
Teaching -Learning Course
Professional Affiliations
College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
