Research Interests
Dr. Sandra Lauck combines her responsibilities as clinical nurse specialist of the Transcatheter Heart Valve program at St. Paul’s Hospital and her clinical leadership of the BC Structural Heart Program in her role as Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Heart Valve Innovation. Her program of research is focused on the delivery of health services to support the implementation of innovative approaches to cardiac disease, and the study of patients’ experiences of minimally invasive treatment of valvular heart disease. In addition, Sandra is interested in the integration of geriatric best practices in the delivery of cardiac care. She is committed to linking clinical practice, policy and scholarship through an active engagement with patients, clinicians, researchers, and government organizations.
Current Projects
Frailty Assessment Before Cardiac Surgery & Transcatheter Interventions (FRAILTY-AVR)
Role: Co-Investigator
Primary Investigator: J. Afilalo MD (McGill University)
Funder: CIHR
Scope: Multisite international study
Bedrest after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (BAT)
Role: Research Mentor and Primary Investigator
Funder: Providence Health Care Research Challenge
Helping Elderly Adults in Rural and Remote Areas Stay @ Home (HEARTS)
Role: Co-Investigator
Primary Investigator: J. Baumbusch
Funder: UBC School of Nursing
Bridging Older Adult Care and Advances in Cardiovascular Practice
Role: Co-Primary Investigator
Primary Investigator: J. Baumbusch
Funder: CIHR - Catalyst Grant
Multidisciplinary, Multimodality but Minimalist Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (3M TAVR Clinical Trial)
Role: Co-Investigator
Primary Investigators: J.G. Webb and D.A. Wood
Funder: Investigator-initiated industry funding
Scope: Multisite international study
Completed Projects
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Program Development: Recommendations for Best Practice
Role: Co-Investigator
Integrating a Palliative Approach in a Transcatheter Heart Valve Program: Bridging Innovations in the Management of Severe Aortic Stenosis and Best End-of-Life Practice
Role: Co-Investigator
Exploring Changes in Functional Status while Waiting for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Role: Co-Investigator
Risk Stratification and Clinical Pathways to Optimize Length of Stay After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Role: Principal Investigator
Influencing Factors of Patients Considering Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (IF-TAVI)
Role: Research Mentor and Principal Investigator
Funder: Providence Health Care Research Challenge
