Katie Webber, BScN, PhD
BScN University of AlbertaPhD University of Calgary
Areas of Research
Nurse-Parent/Patient Relationships; Pediatric Oncology; Hermeneutics
Dr. Webber's PhD thesis (2024) examined the topic of relational complexity in nurse-parent relationships in pediatric oncology contexts, with a focus on the ethical, emotional, and professional tensions that shape care experiences. Guided philosophically and methodologically by hermeneutics, Dr. Webber's research explored how nurses and parents navigate conflict, online and offline professional boundaries, and the relational significance of everyday nurse-parent interactions. Drawing on her background as a pediatric oncology nurse, Dr. Webber's ongoing research aims to improve care experiences by centring relationships as foundational to experiencing high-quality, meaningful care.
Dr. Webber's PhD thesis (2024) examined the topic of relational complexity in nurse-parent relationships in pediatric oncology contexts, with a focus on the ethical, emotional, and professional tensions that shape care experiences. Guided philosophically and methodologically by hermeneutics, Dr. Webber's research explored how nurses and parents navigate conflict, online and offline professional boundaries, and the relational significance of everyday nurse-parent interactions. Drawing on her background as a pediatric oncology nurse, Dr. Webber's ongoing research aims to improve care experiences by centring relationships as foundational to experiencing high-quality, meaningful care.
Supervising degrees
Nursing - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
Working with this supervisor
I am looking for students in the field of pediatric or adolescent/young adult oncology who are interested in understanding complexity, particularly as it relates to relationships, in either inpatient and/or outpatient contexts.