Geneveave Barbo

Geneveave Barbo

PhD in Nursing

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About Geneveave

An innovative nursing researcher dedicated to advancing healthcare through evidence-based practice and cutting-edge research methodologies. Passionate about culturally competent mental health care and immersive learning through virtual reality.

Location

Montreal, QC

Institution

McGill University

Supervisors

Drs. Aislin Mushquash and Manuela Ferrari

Health Equity Health Service Improvement Virtual Reality Digital Health Innovations Mental Health Care Nursing Education Mixed-Methods Participatory Approaches

Research Experience

My research journey has taken me through various institutions and collaborations.

PhD Research

University of Saskatchewan

2021 – 2025

In the College of Nursing, investigated the acceptability and impact of an immersive virtual reality simulation focused on migrant mental health care.

  • • Integration of participatory research principles
  • • Development of cost-efficient simulation
  • • Project outcomes disseminated primarily through open-access platforms

Clinical Research

McGill University, QC

2020 - 2024

Under the Ingram School of Nursing, involved on various research projects in child mental health, ethics, and child partnership research

  • • Research assistant and interim research coordinator
  • • Performed scoping reviews, and qualitative data collection and analysis
  • • Co-authored manuscripts and managed grant applications and ethics submissions

Community Research

The Refugee Centre, QC

2022 - 2024

Conducted a community-based participatory mixed-methods project with newcomers in Montreal focused on health promotion and disease prevention.

  • • Research lead and co-primary investigator
  • • Collaborated closely with community-based organizations
  • • Funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada

Publications

Journal Articles

"Development of immersive virtual reality simulation for migrant mental health nursing education: Lessons learned"

Barbo, G., Leidl, D., Li, H., Montreuil, M., & Petrucka, P. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 2025; 20(2).

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"Exploring preventable lifestyle risk factors among newcomers in Montreal, Canada: A mixed-method study"

Barbo, G., & Jeeroburkhan, A. Health Promotion International, 2025; 40(4).

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"Review of grounded theory for mental health service and migrant health research"

Barbo, G. American Journal of Qualitative Research, 2024; 8(3):44-59.

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The Douglas Mental Health University Institute

6875 Boulevard LaSalle, Montréal, QC H4H 1R3

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