Overview
Ryan Shaw serves as the Chief Nurse Innovation Officer for Duke University Health System. By leveraging technology and evidence-based practices, he identifies opportunities to empower nurses to thrive as changemakers, addressing healthcare delivery challenges, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing efficiency.
In his faculty role at the Duke University School of Nursing, he leads research teams driving digital transformation in healthcare. His work has been supported by organizations such as the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), among others. He is passionate about mentoring students to become the next generation of health scientists and clinicians.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in the School of Nursing
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2025 - Present
School of Nursing
Chief Nurse Innovation Officer in the School of Nursing
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2025 - Present
School of Nursing
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
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2019 - Present
Duke Science & Society,
University Initiatives & Academic Support Units
Recent Publications
Study protocol for Log2Lose: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate financial incentives for dietary self-monitoring and interim weight loss in adults with obesity.
Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · September 2025 Although behavioral weight-loss programs are efficacious for achieving clinically significant weight loss, adherence to such programs is variable. Positive reinforcement through small financial incentives has shown promise for increasing adherence to behav ... Full text Link to item CiteWearable Health Technologies Are on the Rise
Journal Article Nejm Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery · September 1, 2025 A survey of the NEJM Catalyst Insights Council finds global growth in remote patient monitoring and other wearable health tech. The biggest barrier to greater adoption of wearables is payment. © 2025 Massachusetts Medical Society. NEJM Catalyst Insigh ... Full text CiteTelehealth use among registered nurses: A national sample survey analysis.
Journal Article Nursing outlook · August 2025 BackgroundTelenursing utilization fluctuated during the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery.PurposeTo determine United States nationally representative estimates in telenursing and ascertain disparities by practice rurality, patient p ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health
Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2024 - 2029Applying Reinforcement Learning to Create a Precision Medicine Weight Loss Intervention
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Utah · 2025 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Duke University, School of Nursing ·
2012
Ph.D.