Stacey Lovo

Saskatchewan Health Authority, University of Saskatchewan

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Stacey Lovo is a leading researcher in rural health access, virtual care implementation, and multidisciplinary team-based care for musculoskeletal disorders. Her work addresses critical health disparities faced by rural and remote populations, particularly injured workers who must travel long distances for specialist assessments. Lovo’s major contributions include pioneering the use of virtual care strategies to connect rural residents with multidisciplinary teams for evaluating work-related injuries, as demonstrated in her 2022 study (5 citations). She also developed a comprehensive evaluation tool to assess community capacity and readiness for virtual care adoption (2024, 5 citations), addressing a key gap in equitable and sustainable implementation. Her research provides practical frameworks for integrating telehealth into rural healthcare systems, ensuring that underserved communities benefit from specialist care without the burden of travel. Lovo’s work is highly relevant for clinicians, health system planners, and researchers focused on health equity, digital health, and rural service delivery. Her contributions are shaping how virtual care is deployed in resource-limited settings, making her a notable voice in the field of rural health innovation.