IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark has co-authored a new study entitled Resettlement, Employment, and Mental Health Among Syrian Refugee Men in Canada: An Intersectional Study Using Photovoice. Collaborating authors include Gökce Yurdakul,Carla Hilario, Heba Elgharbawy, Nedal Izzden, Elias Moses and Muna Zaidalkilani. This study was published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Abstract: …
Category Archives: Health Services & Systems
Visualizations on Smart Watches while Running: It Actually Helps!
IALH Research Fellow Charles Perin has published a new research article entitled Visualizations on Smart Watches while Running: It Actually Helps! Collaborating authors include Sarina Kashanj and Xiyao Wang. This article was published in 2024 IEEE Visualization and Visual Analytics (VIS). Abstract: Millions of runners rely on smart watches that display running-related metrics such as …
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Precision Stealth Nanofibers via PET‐RAFT Polymerisation: Synthesis, Crystallization‐Driven Self‐Assembly and Cellular Uptake Studies
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Precision Stealth Nanofibers via PET‐RAFT Polymerisation: Synthesis, Crystallization‐Driven Self‐Assembly and Cellular Uptake Studies. Collaborating authors include Steven T. G. Street, Ekaterina Shteinberg, Juan Diego Garcia Hernandez, Hayley C. Parkin, Robert L. Harniman, and Ian Manners. This article was published in Chemistry – A …
A Mixed Method Study of Nursing Students’ Experiences of Discrimination Within Their Programs
IALH Research Fellows Allie Slemon and Ingrid Handlovsky have co-authored a new mixed method study entitled A Mixed Method Study of Nursing Students’ Experiences of Discrimination Within Their Programs. Shivinder Dhari is the other collaborating author. This study was published in Journal of Advanced Nursing. Abstract: Aim: This research aimed to explore nursing students’ experiences and …
Work-related grief and bereavement experiences of social and community service workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage: a rapid scoping review
IALH Research Fellow Kelli I. Stajduhar and IALH Student Affiliate Ashley Mollison have co-authored a new rapid scoping review entitled Work-related grief and bereavement experiences of social and community service workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage: a rapid scoping review. Collaborating authors include Kara Whitlock, Zahra Premji, Carolina Posada, Mauricio Arias-Rojas, and Charlotte Futcher. …
What are the experiences of individuals who have larger bodies or obesity seeking fertility care and of clinicians providing care?
IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new scoping review entitled What are the experiences of individuals who have larger bodies or obesity seeking fertility care and of clinicians providing care? Collaborating authors include Marilou Cote, Helena Piccinini-Vallis, Taniya Nagpal, Ariadne Daniel, Julia Craig, Erin Brennand, Jean-Patrice Baillargeon, Kristi Adamo, Hanna Randhawa, Brooke Hebert, …
Investigating How All-Trans Retinoic Acid Polycaprolactone (atRA-PCL) Microparticles Alter the Material Properties of 3D Printed Fibrin Constructs
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Investigating How All-Trans Retinoic Acid Polycaprolactone (atRA-PCL) Microparticles Alter the Material Properties of 3D Printed Fibrin Constructs . Collaborating authors include Maria V. Hangad, Alejandro Forigua, Kali Scheck, and Katherine S. Elvira. The article was published in Macromolecular Bioscience. Abstract: The 3D printing …
Recent advances in 3D bioprinted neural models: A systematic review on the applications to drug discovery
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth and IALH Student Affiliate Farnoosh Kalantarnia have co-authored a new research article entitled Recent advances in 3D bioprinted neural models: A systematic review on the applications to drug discovery. Collaborating authors include Amanda Orr, Shama Nazir, Behzad Bolandi, Dominic Alderson, Kerrin O’Grady, Mina Hoorfar, and Lisa M. Julian. The article …
Evaluating the Cost of NP-led vs. GP-led Primary Care in British Columbia
IALH Research Fellows Damien Contandriopoulos and Katherine Bertoni have co-authored a new research article entitled Evaluating the cost of NP-led vs. GP-led primary care in British Columbia. Collaborating authors include Rita McCracken, Lindsay Hedden, Ruth Lavergne, and Gurprit K. Randhawa. The article was published in Healthcare Management Forum. Abstract: In 2020, British Columbia (BC) opened …
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Neonatal Nursing Research in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review
IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark has co-authored a scoping review entitled Neonatal nursing research in low-and middle-income countries: A scoping review. Co-authors include colleagues from the University of Victoria, Miranda M.M. Amundsen, Matthew Little and Lenora Marcellus. The review was published in Journal of Neonatal Nursing. Abstract: Neonatal outcomes contribute over 50% to under-five child …
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Long COVID in Long-Term Care: A Rapid Realist Review
IALH Research Fellow Simon Carroll (Sociology) has co-authored a new article entitled Long COVID in Long-Term Care: A Rapid Realist Review. Collaborating authors include Ian Fyffe, Janice Sorensen, Maura MacPhee, Alison Andrews-Paul, Valorie A Crooks, Shannon Freeman, Karen Davison, Jennifer Walls, Annette Berndt, Benajir Shams, Manoj Sivan, and Akber Mithani. The article was published in …
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Weighty Words: Exploring Terminology About Weight Among Samples of Physicians, Obesity Specialists, and the General Public
IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled Weighty words: exploring terminology about weight among samples of physicians, obesity specialists, and the general public. Collaborating authors include Oliver W. A. Wilson, Shelly Russell-Mayhew, John H. Ellard, Angela S. Alberga, and Cara C. MacInnis. The article was published in Journal of Communication …
‘There is No Justice in Nursing School’: A Qualitative Analysis of Nursing Students’ Experiences of Discrimination Shared on Reddit
IALH Research Fellow Allie Slemon has co-authored an article entitled ‘There is no justice in nursing school’: A qualitative analysis of nursing students’ experiences of discrimination shared on Reddit. Collaborating authors include Shivinder Dhari, Tanya Christie, and Gavin Aubrey. The article was published in Journal of Advanced Nursing. Abstract: Aim: To explore nursing students’ experiences …
“You Can’t Die Here”: An Exploration of the Barriers to Dying-in-Place for Structurally Vulnerable Populations in an Urban Centre in British Columbia, Canada
IALH Research Fellow Kelli Stajduhar, IALH Research Associate Melissa Giesbrecht, and IALH Student Affiliates Ashley Mollison and Kara Whitlock have co-authored a new research article entitled “You can’t die here”: an exploration of the barriers to dying-in-place for structurally vulnerable populations in an urban centre in British Columbia, Canada. Other collaborating authors include Piotr Burek, …
Understanding the Role and Impact of Electronic Health Records in Labor and Delivery Nursing Practice: A Scoping Review Protocol
IALH Research Fellow Olga Petrovskaya has recently co-authored a new research article with Crystal Bignell entitled Understanding the role and impact of electronic health records in labor and delivery nursing practice: A scoping review protocol. The article was published Digital Health. Abstract: Background: Electronic health records have a significant impact on nursing practice, particularly in …
Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives on Patient Access to Test Results via Web Portals: Scoping Review
IALH Research Fellow Olga Petrovskaya has co-authored a scoping review entitled Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives on Patient Access to Test Results via Web Portals: Scoping Review. Collaborating authors include Albina Karpman, Joanna Schilling, Simran Singh, Larissa Wegren, Vera Caine, Elizabeth Kusi-Appiah, and Willow Geen. The review was published in Journal of Medical Internet …
Fake kindness, Caring and Symbolic Violence
IALH Research Fellow Damien Contandriopoulos has co-authored a new research article entitled Fake kindness, Caring and Symbolic Violence. Collaborating authors include Natalie Stake-Doucet and Joanna Schilling. Abstract: The article starts by offering a definition of fake kindness focused on the dissociation between the behavioural components of kindness and the intent to sincerely pay some heed …
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Community-Led, Peer-Facilitated Advance Care Planning Workshops Prompt Increased Advance Care Planning Behaviors Among Public Attendees
IALH Research Fellow Kelli Stajduhar has co-authored a new research article entitled Community-led, peer-facilitated Advance Care Planning workshops prompt increased Advance Care Planning behaviors among public attendees. Collaborating authors include Rachel Z. Carter, Ellie Siden, Amber Husband, Doris Barwich, Shimae Soheilipour, Jennifer Kryworuchko, Richard Sawatzky, Arminee Kazanjian, and Eman Hassan. The article was published in …
For Health or for Profit? Understanding How Private Financing and For-Profit Delivery Operate Within Canadian Healthcare (4H|4P): Protocol for a Multimethod Knowledge Mobilisation Research Project
IALH Research Fellow Damien Contandriopoulos has co-authored a new research article entitled For health or for profit? Understanding how private financing and for-profit delivery operate within Canadian healthcare (4H|4P): protocol for a multimethod knowledge mobilisation research project. Collaborating authors include Lindsay Hedden, Sarah Spencer, Sara Allin, Frank Gavin, Agnes Grudniewicz, M Ruth Lavergne, Chad Leaver, …
Equity Promoting Integrated Care: Definition and Future Development
IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark has co-authored a new research article entitled Equity Promoting Integrated Care: Definition and Future Development. Collaborating authors include Paul Wankah, Dara Gordon, Simone Shahid, Shivani Chandra, Ibukun-Oluwa Abejirnde, Rosanra Yoon, Walter P. Wodchis, Patricia O’Campo, Carolyn Steele Gray, and James Shaw. The article was published in International Journal of Integrated …
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How Do Navigation Programs Address the Needs of Those Living in the Community With Advanced, Life-Limiting Illness? A Realist Evaluation of Programs in Canada
IALH Research Fellow Kelli Stajduhar and IALH Project Coordinator Carren Dujela have co-authored a new research article entitled How do navigation programs address the needs of those living in the community with advanced, life-limiting Illness? A realist evaluation of programs in Canada. Collaborating authors include Robin Urquhart, Cynthia Kendell, Kathryn Pfaff, Linda Patrick, Sarah Scruton, Faith …
Co-Design of a Digital App “WhatMatters” to Support Person-Centred Care: A Critical Reflection
IALH Research Fellow Mariko Sakamoto has co-authored a new research article entitled Co-design of a digital app “WhatMatters” to support person-centred care: A critical reflection. Collaborating authors include Yi Peng (Ellen) Guo, Karen Lok Yi Wong, Jim Mann, Annette Berndt, Jennifer Boger, Leanne Currie, Caylee Raber, Eva Egeberg, Chelsea Burke, Garima Sood, Angelica Lim, Sasha …
Evolution and Current State of Advance Care Planning in Canada
IALH Research Fellow Kelli Stajduhar has co-authored a new research article entitled Evolution and Current State of Advance Care Planning in Canada. Collaborating authors include Cari Borenko, Jessica Simon, Jeff Myers, Karine Diedrich, Colleen Cash, Nicole Wikjord, Shelly Cory, and Bren Schock. The article was published in Zeitschrift fur Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualitat im Gesundheitswesen. …
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Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canadian Healthcare Workers: A Case Control Comparison From Three Cross Sectional Surveys
IALH Research Fellows Brianna Turner and Theone Paterson have co-authored a new research article entitled Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canadian Healthcare Workers: A Case Control Comparison From Three Cross Sectional Surveys. Collaborating authors include Brooke E. Welch, Nicole K. Legg, Peter Phiri, and …
Shifts in Homecare Nursing Practices and Their Implications for Families and Clients Receiving Palliative Care at Home
IALH Reseach Fellow Kelli Stajduhar, IALH Research Coordinator Ami Bitschy, IALH Student Affiliate Erin Donald and IALH Associate Member Richard Sawatzky have co-authored a new research article entitled Shifts in Homecare Nursing Practices and Their Implications for Families and Clients Receiving Palliative Care at Home. Other authors include Laura Funk, Robin S. Cohen, and Kristine …