Jennifer Auxier

BSN, MSN, PhD

Bio

Dr. Auxier’s program of research aims to integrate elements of patient engagement into the development, design, and quality assurance of perinatal digital health services. Families experiencing the perinatal journey require self-assurance, health, and wellness coaching within a supportive and dependable perinatal service. The core aspect of her research program is to meet new and expectant families ‘where they are at’ in exploring together the interplay between the burgeoning digitalization of health services and the important position of families in their adaptation, use and expectations of digital health services. Dr. Auxier lived and worked in The Netherlands and Finland between 2018 and 2024 and brings research experience from diverse cultural and healthcare service contexts, namely related to health professional-to-client coaching, and the digitalization of health care services, including the impacts and implications of the widespread integration of generative AI in health services.

Profile

Educational Background

BSN, Kwantlen Polytechnic University 

Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Nursing Specialty, BCIT

MSN, University of British Columbia

PhD, University of Turku, Finland 

Area of Research

Research Interests

Integration of Patient Engagement into Digital Health Services for families and children experiencing the perinatal care journey. By using Co-creation, Action Research, and mixed methods approaches to research I aim to explore the adaptation, benefits, and usefulness of Perinatal Digital Health Services in British Columbia, Canada, and at a international level. 

Publications

Selected Publications not Indexed in PubMed

Auxier, J. N., Roberts, S., Laing, L., Finch, L., Tung, S., & Hung, L. (2020). An appreciative inquiry into older adults' pain experience in long term care facilities: a pain education initiative. International Practice Development Journal, 10(1).

Auxier, J. N., Hakojärvi, H. R., Amponsah, A. K., Schley, A., Gaertner, L., Ringborg, C. H., & Sundgren, S. (2020). Sustainable practices in health science research: a critical reflection of doctoral students’ contributions at the fourth annual Baltic Sea Region Network in Personalized Health Care summer school. International Practice Development Journal, 10(2).

Breau, G. M., Campbell, S. H., Hilario, C., Goldie, C. L., Auxier, J. N., Garrett, B., & Varcoe, C. (2020). Mentoring Graduate Students to Become Effective Teaching Assistants: Developing and Implementing a Student-Centred Program for Nursing. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education-Avancées en formation infirmière, 6(3), 3.

Teaching

Teaching Interests

Jennifer began her nursing educator career in British Columbia. Since moving to Europe, she has worked as a nursing educator in two different European nursing programs in The Netherlands, and Finland. As a nursing educator she is motivated by students. She is hopeful that nurses can enter the work force with self-compassion, leadership, and skillful attentiveness that will make a difference in societal and individual health. Jennifer’s teaching objectives are to provide open minded and student-centred teaching, coaching and supervision. She utilizes constructivist learning methods and works as a facilitator and coach for all student groups depending on their needs and objectives.