Vernon Curran, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Research

Digital Technologies Dissemination Activity Ehealth Innovations Health Care System

Latest papers

Barriers and facilitators to reducing overuse of thyroid function testing: a mixed-methods study.
BMJ quality & safety · 2025
Phenomenological study of international medical graduates and the supervisory relationship in Canada.
International journal of medical education · 2025 · senior author
Evaluation study of effect of virtual care education on healthcare providers' knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction.
PeerJ · 2025 · senior author

All 33 publications

Latest funding

Digital Health Revolution: Implications for Health Research and Policy in Newfoundland and Labrador
CIHR · 2018 · Nominated PI
$9,880
A mixed methods study of the self-directed learning habits of adult learners in a digital age
SSHRC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$201,050
Getting a Grip on Arthritis: Inter-professional Online Learning
CIHR · 2011 · Co-investigator
$198,680

All 3 grants and awards

33 publications.

01

Barriers and facilitators to reducing overuse of thyroid function testing: a mixed-methods study.

Chapman AJ, Khan A, Thompson J, Curran V, Otte J, Ghaznavi S, Carney G, Campbell K, Lam V, Saunders C, Bassett K, Dormuth C, Kuo IF, Ambasta A

BMJ quality & safety2025

DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2025-019042 PMID: 41047230

02

Phenomenological study of international medical graduates and the supervisory relationship in Canada.

Lynn B, Bluman B, Curran V

International journal of medical education2025Senior author

DOI: 10.5116/ijme.6836.cbfc PMID: 40552919

03

Evaluation study of effect of virtual care education on healthcare providers' knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction.

Clemens M, Boparai J, Glynn R, White G, Curran V

PeerJ2025Senior author

DOI: 10.7717/peerj.20414 PMID: 41287853

04

A comparative study of the use of extended reality simulation in neonatal resuscitation training.

Aydin MY, Curran V, White S, Peña-Castillo L, Meruvia-Pastor O

Advances in simulation (London, England)2025

DOI: 10.1186/s41077-025-00344-4 PMID: 40133976

05

VR-NRP: A development study of a virtual reality simulation for training in the neonatal resuscitation program.

Aydin MY, Curran V, White S, Peña-Castillo L, Meruvia-Pastor O

Digital health2025

DOI: 10.1177/20552076251323989 PMID: 40103644

06

New graduate nurses' experiences with and perceptions of their mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretive description study protocol.

Burry RD, Pike A, Maddigan J, Rauman P, Burford H, Smith-Young J, Curran V

PloS one2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315852 PMID: 40019886

07

Barriers and facilitators to continuous quality improvement engagement among rural physicians in British Columbia, Canada: a mixed-methods study.

Born D, Lynn BM, Bluman B, Markham R, Curran V

Rural and remote health2024Senior author

DOI: 10.22605/rrh9144 PMID: 39610140

08

Impact of and strategies to address negative role models and adherence of nursing students to standard precautions: An integrative review.

Hamed AM, Moralejo D, Pike A, Curran V

Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing2024Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2024.06.019 PMID: 39266114

09

An Approach to the Design and Development of an Accredited Continuing Professional Development e-Learning Module on Virtual Care.

Curran V, Glynn R, Whitton C, Hollett A

JMIR medical education2024First author

DOI: 10.2196/52906 PMID: 39119741

10

Exploring the usage of learning resources by medical students in the basic science stage and their effect on academic performance.

Ranabhat SK, Kunjukrishnan ML, Dubey M, Curran V, Dubey AK, Dwivedi N

BMC medical education2024

DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05511-1 PMID: 38750459

Digital Health Revolution: Implications for Health Research and Policy in Newfoundland and Labrador

Nominated PICIHR2018Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Curran, Vernon R

Keywords: Digital Technologies; Dissemination Activity; Ehealth Innovations; Health Care System

$9,880

A mixed methods study of the self-directed learning habits of adult learners in a digital age

Principal investigatorSSHRC2015

Principal investigators: Curran, Vernon R.

Keywords: information technology; innovation; competence; knowledge; entrepreneurs

$201,050

Getting a Grip on Arthritis: Inter-professional Online Learning

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action

Principal investigators: Lineker, Sydney C; Moore, Lynn; Bell, Mary J

Keywords: Continuing Health Education; Health Professional Education; Inter-Professional Education; Knowledge Translation; Online Learning; Osteoarthritis; Pre-Post Study; Primary Care; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Team Learning

$198,680

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Family Medicine
Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Medicine
Department of Paediatrics
Sociology
Nursing
Other

Applying for

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Digital Technologies Dear Professor Curran, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Barriers and facilitators to reducing overuse of thyroid function testing: a mixed-methods study." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]