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BSc (Ferdowsi), MSc (Shiraz), PhD (Newcastle)

Associate Member, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact
Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)
Member, Nursing Health Services Research Unit (NHSRU)

BIO

Dr. Akhtar-Danesh is an Associate Professor with the School of Nursing. He has a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Ferdowsi University, a Master of Science in Biostatistics from Shiraz University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Statistics from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Akhtar-Danesh N, Baumann A, Crea-Arsenio M, Antonipillai V. (2022) COVID-19 Excess Mortality among Long-Term Care Residents in Ontario, PLOS ONE. 17(1):e0262807.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Shargall Y. (2021) Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Lung Cancer Patients: A Provincial Population-Based Study. Ann Thorac Surg. Epub 20211113. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.10.018.
Mackinnon C, Akhtar-Danesh N, Palombella A, Wainman B. (2021) Using Q-methodology to determine students’ perceptions of interprofessional anatomy education. Anat Sci Educ. Epub 20210617. doi: 10.1002/ase.2109.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Finley C. (2021) Uptake and Survival Effects of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer: A Population-Based Study. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(7):1791-1796.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Logie K, Akhtar-Danesh GG, Finley C. (2020) Uptake of minimally invasive surgery for early-stage colorectal cancer and its effect on survival: A population-based study. Surgical Oncology, 35:540-546.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Wingreen SC. (2020) How to analyze change in perception from paired Q-sorts. Communication in Statistics-Theory and Methods. DOI: 10.1080/03610926.2020.1845734
Emary PC, Oremus M, Houweling TAW, Wangler M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Attitudes, beliefs, and practices among Swiss chiropractors regarding medication prescribing for musculoskeletal conditions: a national Q-methodology study, Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 28(1):54.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Finley C, Seow H, Shakeel S, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Change in treatment modality and trends in survival among stage I lung cancer patients: a population-based study. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(9):4670-4679.
Nouri S, Mahmoudi MM, Mohammad K, Mansournia MA, Yaseri M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Methods of Competing Risks Flexible Parametric Modeling for Estimation of the Risk of the First Disease among HIV Infected Men. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 29;20(1):17.
Mirza NA, Akhtar-Danesh N, Noesagaard C, Martin L, Byrne C. (2019) Usefulness of Abductive Reasoning in Problem-Based Learning: A Pilot Study. Nurse Educator, doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000755.
Durepos P., Ploeg J., Akhtar-Danesh N., Sussman T., Orr E., & Kaasalainen S. (2020) Caregiver Preparedness for Death in Dementia: An Evaluation of Existing Tools. Aging and Mental Health, 24(10):1671-1680.
Brewer-Deluce D, Bhanu S, Jackson T, Akhtar-Danesh N, Wainman B. (2020). Beyond Average Information: How Q-methodology Enhances Course Evaluations in Anatomy. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13(2):137-148.
Baumann A, Hunsberger M, Crea-Arsenio M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018). Policy to practice: Investment in transitioning new graduate nurses to the workplace. Journal of Nursing Management, 35(16):373-381.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018) Using Cohen’s Effect Size to Identify Distinguishing Statements in Q-methodology. Open Journal of Applied Science, 8(2):73-79.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018) qfactor: A command for Q-methodology analysis. The Stata Journal, 18(2):432-446.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2017) An Overview of the Statistical Techniques in Q-methodology: Is there a better way of doing Q-analysis (With Discussion)? Operant Subjectivity, 38(3/4):29-36.

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GRANTS

Baumann A, Deber R, Laporte A, Berta W, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Akhtar-Danesh N, Roblin B, Meershoek A.Long-term Care in Crisis: The Reality of COVID-19. Canadian Institute of Health Research, $959,328, 2019-2022.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Wainman BW, Darling L, Wojkowski S, Brewer-Deluce D, Jackson T. Q-Methodology: A Revolutionary Approach to Course Evaluation. Funded by Education Scholarship Fund, McMaster University, $25,000, 2020-2022
Cordon C, Collerman A, Alvarado K, Baxter P, Akhtar-Danesh N, Dietrich T, Krull K, Lounsbury J. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant, $14,856. 2020-2021.
Kaasalainen S, Sussman T, Akhtar-Danesh N, Hunter P, McCleary L, Thompson G, Venturato L, Wickson-Griffiths A. Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluation. Funded by CIHR, Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) Grant: “Multinational research projects on Health and Social Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases”, $349,998, 2019-2022.
Kaasalainen S, Costello A, Hunter P, Neves P, Sussman T, Thompson G, Venturato L., Akhtar-Danesh N, Bourgeois-Guérin V, Chochinov H, dal Bello-Haas V, et. al. Partnering Together to Improve Palliative Care in Long Term Care. Co-funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Partnerships in Health System Improvement; Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions; Manitoba Health Research Council; Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, for $740,000, 2015-2018

Kaasalainen S, Sussman T, Neves P, O’Leary J, Akhtar-Danesh N, Brazil K, Bonifas R, Bourgeois Guérin V, dal Bello-Haas V, Earl M, Kelley ML, McCleary L, et. al. Improving Palliative Care in Long Term Care Homes Using Participatory Action Research. TVN 2014 Strategic Impact Grant Program Application, $607,520, 2015- 2017.

RESEARCH

Dr. Akhtar-Danesh’s primary research interests include survival analysis (including relative survival analysis), analysis of population-based cancer datasets, research tool developments, Q-methodology (a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods for the study of subjectivity), and course evaluation.

COURSES

Dr. Akhtar-Danesh has been teaching statistical course to undergrad and graduate programs. He supervises students in the School of Nursing and Department of Health Research, Evidence & Impact.

Dr. Noori Akhtar-Danesh

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

daneshn@mcmaster.ca

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B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N., Ph.D., FAAN, Distinguished University Professor

BIO

Dr. Andrea Baumann is the Associate Vice-President of Global Health, Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre in Primary Care and Health Human Resources and Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Dr. Baumann is widely recognized for her leadership, research and innovation. She has a history of guiding significant initiatives that have had an impact on health systems. She developed a transnational consortium model of graduate education that has received national and international awards. During her tenure as board chair, she amalgamated three large hospitals and created a more effective governance structure.

Dr. Baumann has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including four books, and she is considered a methodological expert in health systems, human resources and workforce integration. Her work emphasizes the critical link between evidence, policy and practice. Foci include the effect of policy on the employment integration of internationally trained healthcare professionals, emerging trends in infectious disease and potential outcomes for health human resources and the influence of transdisciplinary collaboration on health education.

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Baumann, A., & Hinohara, S. (2017). Leadership – Challenging Times: 100 Years of Wisdom. Tokyo, Japan: Fuzambo International.

Oldenburger, D., Baumann, A., Schwartz, L., & Bhatt, M. (2017). Characteristics of medical teams in disaster. Journal of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine.

Baumann, A., Crea-Arsenio, M., Akhtar-Danesh, N, Fleming-Carroll, B., Keatings, M., Elfassy, M. D., & Kratina, S. (2016). Strategic workforce planning for health human resources: A nursing case analysis. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 48(3–4), 93–99. doi:0.1177/0844562116680715

Kaba, A., Baumann, A., Kolotylo, C., & Akhtar-Danesh, N. (2016). A descriptive case study of the changing nature of nurses’ work: The impact of managing infectious diseases requiring isolation. American Journal of Infection Control. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2016.06.036

Yu, J., Shannon, H., Baumann, A., Schwartz, L., & Bhatt, M. (2016). Slum upgrading programs and disaster resilience: A case study of an Indian ‘Smart City.’ Procedia Environmental Sciences, 36, 154–161. doi:10.1016/j.proenv.2016.09.026

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HONOURS

Fellow in Canadian Academy of Health Science
Award of Excellence for Exemplary Leadership from the Aga Khan University
Canadian Bureau for International Education, Panorama Award for Outstanding Program

Dr. Andrea Baumann

Professor, School of Nursing

baumanna@mcmaster.ca

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RN (Mohawk College), BA, Sociology (Wilfrid Laurier University), BScN, MScN, and PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

Dr. Baxter is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and an associate member of the Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging at McMaster University. Her program of research focuses on two core areas: 1) health service delivery, and 2) healthcare leadership. Her goal is to work with community partners to drive systematic change in the delivery of health services to underserved populations in Canada. Dr. Baxter is involved in several studies related to family caregiving at home and in long-term care.

Dr. Baxter is currently leading two Tri-Council funded studies with the South Asian community in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Her team is conducting a multiple qualitative case study to understand the experiences of new immigrant South Asian caregivers living in multigenerational homes in the GTA and providing care to a family member living with dementia. The second Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)-funded study employs an innovative approach to identify the health and social needs of unpaid South Asian women caregivers of an older adult with a chronic condition to determine appropriate post-pandemic recovery strategies. By undertaking these two interrelated studies, these teams aspire to address a critical knowledge gap concerning caregiving in the South Asian diaspora within a Canadian context, thereby informing future health service delivery practices and policies.

Dr. Baxter is also co-leading a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-funded study with Dr. Sonia Udod (University of Manitoba). This 3-year study will seek to understand from healthcare leaders how organizational resilience was activated in acute care during the COVID-19 crisis. Findings from this study will inform future policies and practices to prepare and manage future crises.

Dr. Baxter is recognized internationally for her publication, ‘Qualitative case study methodology: Study design and implementation for novice researchers (Baxter & Jack, 2008). This paper has received international attention and has been cited 18,716 times (as of July 19, 2023), downloaded (since 2015) 448,570 times (as of July 19, 2023), and cited in 17 policies.

Dr. Baxter teaches in the undergraduate program and teaches qualitative health research methods and healthcare leadership at the graduate level. She is currently accepting new graduate students.

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Whitmore, C., Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J., Baxter, P. (senior author). (2019). Transitioning to practice in long-term care: New graduate nurses’ experience of an accelerated transition to nurse leader. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 75(6): 1272-1283.
Wong, A., McKey, C., Baxter, P. (2019). “What’s the fuss?”: Gender and academic leadership. Journal of Health Organization and Management. 32(6): 779-792.
Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Perry, K., Armijo-Olivo, S., Estabrooks, C., Gordon, D., Cummings, G. (2019). Learning to lead: A review and synthesis of literature examining health care managers’ use of knowledge. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy. 24(1): 57-70.
Whitmore, C., Baxter, P.(senior author), Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J. (2018). Protocol for a Case Study to Explore the Transition to Practice of New Graduate Nurses in Long-term Care. SAGE Open Nursing, 4, 1-11. doi: 10.1177/2377960818797251.
Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Perry, K., Armijo-Olivo, S., Estabrooks, C., Gordon, D., Cummings, G. (2018). Learning to lead: A review and synthesis of literature examining health care managers’ use of knowledge. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 2018 0(0), 1-14. doi: 10.1177/1355819618786764. [Epub ahead of print].
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Jack, S., & Ploeg, J. (2014). Exploring new graduate nurse confidence in interprofessional collaboration: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. [published on-line]
Pfaff, K.A., Baxter, P., Jack, S., & Ploeg, J. (2014). Factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration: An integrated review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(1), 4-20.
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Ploeg, J., Jack, S. (2013). A mixed methods exploration of the team and organizational factors that may predict new graduate nurse engagement in collaborative practice, Journal of Interprofessional Care, published on-line at http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13561820.2013.851072
Pfaff, K.,Baxter, P., Jack, S., Ploeg, J. (2013). An integrative review of the factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration, Journal of Advanced Nursing, early on-line 2013 at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.12195/abstract
Czeraki, K., McKey, C., Peachey, G., Baxter, P., Flaherty, B. (2013). Factors that Attract and Retain Registered Nurses in the First-Line Nurse Manager Role. Journal of Nursing Management, Jun 27. DOI:10.1111/jonm.12093. [Epub ahead of print]
Baxter, P., & Norman, G. (2011). Self-Assessment or Self-Deception? A Negative Association Between Self-Assessment and Performance. Journal of Advanced Nursing first published on April 25, 2011 as DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05658.x
Baxter, P. (2010). Providing orientation programs to new graduate nurses: Points to consider Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 26(4), 1-6.
Baxter, P., & Markle-Reid, M. (2009). An exploration of interprofessional collaboration to prevent falls in the community setting: No time to waste. International Journal of Integrated Care. 9, 1-12, ISSN 1568-4156
Baxter, P., & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers. The Qualitative Report, 13(4), 544-559.
Baxter, P., Boblin, S., Rideout, L., & Ofosu, C. (2007). The CCARE Model of Clinical Supervision: Bridging the Theory-Practice gap. Nurse Education in Practice, 7(2), 103-111.
Baxter, P., & Boblin, S. (2007). The moral development of baccalaureate nursing students: Understanding unethical behaviour in classroom and clinical settings. Journal of Nursing Education, 46(1), 1-8.
Baxter, P., & Rideout, L. (2006). Decision making of 2nd year baccalaureate nursing students Journal of Nursing Education, 45(4), 121-128.

HONOURS

2013 – Emerging Researcher Award, University of Ottawa, Ontario Health Human Resource Network, $15,000.

GRANTS

Udod, S.A., Baxter, P., & Gagnon, S. Leadership Competencies for Healthcare Leaders in MB: Advancing High-Level Change Agents. University Research Grants Program, University of Manitoba. Jul-01-20 to Dec-31-2. $10,000.
Baxter, P. (PI). Co-investigators: Boamah, S.; Hsieh, J.; Udod, S. Nurse leaders in LTC: Preventing, identifying, managing and reporting resident-to-resident aggression. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing. 2020/6 – 2021/5. (United States dollar): $4,963.
Baxter, P. (PI). Co-investigators: Kaasalainen, S.; McDonald, L.; O’Rourke, H.; Papaioannou, A.; Udod, S.; Co-knowledge Users: Acorn, M.; Muscedere, J.; Schulz, M.; Collaborators: Caspi, E.; Kristijansson, J.; Puchniak, J.; Purdon, L. Resident-to-Resident Aggression (RRA) in long-term care homes: Examining the role of healthcare leadership in the identification, management, and reduction of RRA. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Planning and Dissemination Grant – Institute Community Support. 2020/1 – 2021/1. $16,818.
Duggleby, W.; O’Rourke. H. (Co-PIs). Co-investigators: Baxter, P. (Ontario Lead); Dube, V.; Ghosh,S.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; McAiney, C.; Nekoliachuk, C.; Peacock, S.; Thompson,G. Supporting family caregivers of persons living with dementia: Effectiveness and sustainability of My Tools 4 Care-In-Care. Canadian Public Health Association Dementia Community Investment Grant. 2019/4 – 2023/3. $882,000.
Cordon, C. (PI). Co-applicants: Collerman, A.; Co-investigator : Alvarado, K.; Baxter, P. (Scientific Mentor); Dietrich, T.; Krull, K.; Lounsbury, J. Perceived and actual outcomes achieved using the Synergy Model: A mixed methods exploration. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant. 2019/9 – 2020/5. $14,856.
Baxter, P. (Co-PI and Ontario Lead); Duggleby, W. (co-PI); O’Rourke, H. (Co-PI). Co-investigators: Dube, V.; Ghosh, S.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; McAiney, C.; Nekoliachuk, C.; Peacock, S.; Thompson, G. Supporting family caregivers of persons living with dementia: Effectiveness and sustainability of My Tools 4 Care-In-Care (sub-grant). Canadian Public Health Association, Dementia Community Investment Grant Sub-Grant. 2019/4 – 2023/3. $147,030.
Udod, S.A. (PI), Co-investigator: Baxter, P. Nurse leader forum: Transitional care services for cardiac patients from hospital to home. University of Manitoba Research Start Up Funds. 2019/1 – 2019/12. $10,000.
Petrisor, B., Sonnadara, R., Bhandari, M., Kelly, S., Bosnyak, D., Baxter, P. Using EEG to measure mind wandering: A stepping-stone to more effective teaching in medical education, McMaster Surgical Associates (MSA), Educational Research Grant. 2016 – 2018. $30,000.

Baxter, P., Kennedy, L., Semogas, D. Seniors Helping Seniors: Evaluation of a Peer to Peer Intervention for Socially Isolated Older Adults & the Impact on Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Older Adults. New Horizons Grant. 2016 – 2017. $21,013.
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Echlin, J., & Hamilton, L. Promoting Interprofessional Palliative Care in Long-term Care: The Impact of Leadership. University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing Internal Grant, 2015 – 2017. $2,978.
Baxter, P. Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. CIHR, 2013 – 2017. Sub-grant.$19,000.
Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Baxter, P., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. Royal Bank of Canada Foundation – Children¹s Mental Health Project. 2012 – 2017. $500,000.
Bergman, H., Borges Da Silva, R., Gruneir, A., Lapointe, L., Lee, L., McAiney, C., Moore, A., Vedel, I., Aubin, M., Baird, J., Baptiste, S., Baxter, P., Bergman, S., Beland, F., Denis, J., Dupuis, S., Emond, M., Emond, V., Grignon, M., Ingram, J., Kroger, E., Lamothe, L., Levasseur, M., Macaulay, A., Muggah, E., Patterson, C., Pimlott, N., Rodriguez, C., Ruel, G., St-Laurent, D., Strumpf, E., Tourigny, A., Tousignant, M., Yaffe, M. Submitted to CCNA team grant (Alzheimer study) Team 19: Assessing care models implemented in primary health care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. CIHR and The Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA). 2014 – 2019. $1.2 million.
Bergman, H., Borges Da Silva, R., Gruneir, A., Lapointe, L., Lee, L., McAiney, C., Moore, A., Vedel, I., Aubin, M., Baird, J., Baptiste, S., Baxter, P., Bergman, S., Beland, F., Denis, J., Dupuis, S., Emond, M., Emond, V., Grignon, M., Ingram, J., Kroger, E., Lamothe, L., Levasseur, M., Macaulay, A., Muggah, E., Patterson, C., Pimlott, N., Rodriguez, C., Ruel, G., St-Laurent, D., Strumpf, E., Tourigny, A., Tousignant, M., Yaffe, M. Submitted to CCNA team grant (Alzheimer study) Team 19: Assessing care models implemented in primary health care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Howard Bergman & Isabelle Vedel (co-PIs), The Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA). 2014-2019. The total of the grant is $6,499,899 (Requested from CCNA: $1,799,899, Funding already obtained from Quebec (FRQS): $200,000 Funding pledged by New-Brunswick (NBHRF): $500,000).
Baxter, P., & Donald, F. Building capacity for incorporating research evidence into practice: Needs Assessment of Faculty in the Primary Health Care nurse practitioner program questionnaire for course professors, tutors/Instructor, & Deans/Directors, CIHR. 2013, $4,000 Sub-grant.
Wong, A., McKey, C., Baxter, P. Leaning in: Gender and Leadership, McMaster University. 2013-2015, $14,000.
Baxter, P., Alvarado, K., Cummings, G., Kennedy, D., & McKey, C. Health Care Organization Leaders’ Responses to Patient Based Funding. CIHR, 2013-2014, $22,664.
Baxter, P., Alvarado, K., Cummings, G., Kennedy, D., & McKey, C. Quality-Based Funding in Ontario: Exploring organizational leaders’ responses, innovations, barriers and outcomes. Ontario Health Human Resource Research Network, planning grant competition. 2013, $15,000.
Baxter, P., Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. CIHR, 2013-2017, $19,000 Sub-grant.
Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Baxter, P.,Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. Royal Bank of Canada Foundation – Children¹s Mental Health Project. 2012-2017, $500,000.
Newton, M., McGrath, P., Baxter, P., Carandang, C., Curtis, S., Fitzpatrick, E., Jabbour,M., Johnson, D., Joyce, A., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., & Young, M. Refining an internet-based, cognitive behavioural program for anxious youth, CIHR, 2012-2015, $331, 716.

RESEARCH

Dr. Baxter is a health service and policy researcher with expertise in healthcare leadership, health service delivery models and healthcare funding models. She is currently the principal investigator on a grant funded by CIHR to explore healthcare leaders experiences of implementing orthopaedic quality based procedures in Ontario hospitals. In addition, Dr. Baxter is a co-investigator on several CIHR funded grants. She is currently accepting graduate students in her areas of interest.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Baxter currently teaches in all years of the undergraduate program, but most recently has taught Levels 3 & 4 PBL, Level 4 clinical and Level 4 Research Practicum. Dr. Baxter has expertise in qualitative case study methods and mixed methods.

PRESENTATIONS

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Baxter, P., Udod, S. Priority setting in nursing administration research: A rapid review of the literature. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, New Orleans, LA, February 22-24, 2019.
Wagner, N., Baxter, P., Pierazzo, J., Amin, N., Kelly, S., Sonnadara, R.R. Incorporating Collaborative Learning in a Surgical Boot Camp at the Onset of Residency. Geoffrey Norman Day in Education Research. Hamilton, ON. June 2018.
Wong, A., Baxter, P., McKey, C. Gender and Academic Health Leadership. Short Communication at The Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference 2018, Basel, Switzerland, Aug 25-29, 2018.
Whitmore, C., Baxter, P., Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J. Practicing in Isolation: New Graduate Nurses’ Experience Transitioning to Practice in Long-term Care. Oral Presentation at Faculty of Health Sciences Plenary Session, McMaster University, Hamilton, May 15, 2018.
Baxter, P., Hewko, S., Tate, K., McLane, P., Whitmore, C., & Cummings, G. A systematic review of the factors influencing healthcare managers’ engagement inevidence-informed practice. 28^th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin Ireland, July 28-31, 2017.
Cummings, GG., Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Armijo-Olivo, S., & Estabrooks, CA. A Review and Synthesis of Literature Examining Healthcare Managers’ Use of Knowledge in Their Practice. Oral presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 28-31 July 2017.
Baxter, P., Hewko, S., Tate, K., McLane, P., Whitmore, C., & Cummings, G. A systematic review of the factors influencing healthcare managers’ engagement in evidence-informed practice. GANES Conference: Catalyzing Nursing Education and Scholarship for Global Health. Miami, Florida, April 2-4, 2017.

Dr. Pamela Baxter

Professor, School of Nursing

baxterp@mcmaster.ca

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BScN (McMaster University), MN (Ryerson University), PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

Dr. Belita joined the School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor in July 2021. Dr. Belita has experience working in the field of public health nursing, specifically in the areas of chronic disease prevention and child and youth health. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship jointly in the School of Nursing at McMaster University and in the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo.

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Belita, E., Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Miller, A., Anderson, L.N., Apatu, E., Bellefleur, O., Kapiriri, L., Read, K., Sherifali, D., Tarride, J.E., & Dobbins, M. (2022). A scoping review of strategies to support public health recovery in the transition to a “new normal” in the age of COVID-19. BMC Public Health 22, 1244. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13663-2
Belita, E., Jack, S. M., Lokko, H., & Dobbins, M. (2022). Exploring the context, role and impact of public health nursing during COVID-19: A multiple case study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 00, 1– 10. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15304

Belita, E., Schofield, R., Currie, G., Dietrich Leurer, M., Dosani, A., Cusack, C., Danaher, A., Dilworth, K., Etowa, J., Filion, F., Joseph, C., Lukewich, J., MacDonald, J., & Reid- Haughian, C. (2021). Advancing excellence in community health nursing through evidence-based national standards of practice. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 52(4), 168-175. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20210315-05
Belita, E., Yost, J., Squires, J.E., Ganann, R., Dobbins, M. (2021). Development and content validation of a measure to assess evidence-informed decision-making competence in public health nursing. PLoS ONE, 16(3): e0248330. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248330
Belita, E., Squires, J.E., Yost, J., Ganann, R., Burnett, T. & Dobbins, M. (2020). Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: A psychometric systematic review. BMC Nursing, 19(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8
Belita, E., Carter, N., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2020). Stakeholder engagement in nursing curriculum development and renewal initiatives: a review of the literature. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 6(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.17483/2368- 6669.1200
Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Belita, E. Levinson, A., Boyko, J., & Dobbins, M. (2019). Evaluation of an online knowledge translation intervention to promote cancer risk reduction behaviours: findings from a randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer, 19(1138), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-019-6361-2
Belita, E., Yost, J., Squires, J.E., Ganann, R., Burnett, T., & Dobbins, M. (2018). Measures assessing attributes of evidence-informed decision-making competence among nurses: A systematic review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews, 7, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0849-8
Sidani, S., Brewster, J., Miranda, J., Walkerley, S., & Belita, E. (2016). Exploring the contribution of treatment factors to preferences for smoking cessation interventions. International Archives of Nursing and Health Care 2(1): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5823/1510028
Belita, E., & Sidani, S. (2015). Attrition in smoking cessation intervention studies: A systematic review. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 47(4), 21-40. https://doi.org/10.1177/084456211504700402

HONOURS

RNAO NRIG Research Grant for the Novice Researcher (2021)
CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Travel Award (2020)
Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Scholarship (2020)
Joyce Shack Memorial Scholarship – Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (2019)
Mary Keyes Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to McMaster (2018)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2017-2018; 2018-2019)
Saint Elizabeth Health Care Community Nursing Scholarship (2018)

GRANTS

Belita, E. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-Principal Investigators: Dobbins, M., Neil-Sztramko, S.E. Principal Knowledge Users: Cabaj, J., Neudorf, C. Co-applicants: Boamah, S., Jack, S., Watson-Creed, G. Prioritizing the public health workforce in Canada: Understanding psychological health and intention to leave during COVID-19. CIHR Operating Grant. ($223,190). 2022-2024.
Riazi, N. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-applicants: Belita, E., Duncan, M., Leatherdale, S., Patte, K. Elevating youth voice on mental health: Mobilizing co-created knowledge translation resources for Canadian secondary schools. CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant. ($9950). 2022-2023.

Belita, E. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-applicants: Patte, K., Riazi, N., Leatherdale, S., Michaelson, V.E., Craig, W., & Pickett, W. Amplifying youth voice: Mobilizing co-created knowledge on youth engagement strategies for quantitative research. SSHRC Connection Grant. ($16,230). 2021-2022
Patte, K. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Principal Knowledge Users: Carsley, S., Laxer, R., Vanderloo, L. Co-applicants: Belita, E., Carson, V., Chaput, J.P., Duncan, M., Faulkner, G., Leatherdale, S., & Riazi, N. Changes in Health behaviours among Adolescents and Social-Ecological Influences: Pandemic Evidence for an Equitable Recovery (The CHASE PEER Study). CIHR Operating Grant. ($149,700). 2021-2022.
Neil-Sztramko, S., Dobbins, M. (Co-Principal Investigators). Co-Investigators: Anderson, L., Apatu, E., Belita, E., Bellefleur, O., Kaasalainen, S., Kapiriri, L., Sherifali, D., & Tarride, J.E. Identifying and disseminating strategies to support the long-term care sector following Covid-19. Regional Geriatric Program central (RGPc) and St. Peter’s / McMaster University Chair in Aging Specialized Geriatric Services Grant. ($14,960). 2020-2021
Dobbins, M., Yost, J. (Co-Principal Investigators). Co-Investigators: Neudorf, C., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Levinson, A., & Belita, E. Supporting evidence-informed public health decision-making in cancer prevention. CIHR Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action. ($200,000). 2015-2019

RESEARCH

The overall goal of Dr. Belita’s program of research is to strengthen public health systems and decision-making through the generation, dissemination, and integration of research evidence. Her research spans three key themes:

1) public health workforce and system planning: investigating the context and impact of public health workforce roles on individuals, organizations, communities, and populations

2) knowledge translation in youth health research: exploring the integration and impact of youth engagement in child and youth research

3) evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in the context of public health policy and practice: advancing the field of competence measurement in EIDM to support capacity-building among the public health workforce

COURSES

Dr. Belita has experience teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching interests and experience relate to public health and community health nursing, critical appraisal, evidence-informed decision-making, and knowledge translation in the context of public health.

Dr. Emily Belita

Assistant Professor

belitae@mcmaster.ca

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BScN (University of Windsor), PhD (Western University)

BIO

Dr. Sheila Boamah joined McMaster University in 2020 as an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing. Her clinical background is in critical care nursing. Her program of research focuses on two core areas: (i) Health System Transformation and Innovation; and (ii) Population Health.

Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=qGGn1fUAAAAJ

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Boamah, S.A. (2022). The impact of transformational leadership on nurse faculty satisfaction and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: a moderated mediated analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Jan-2021-1815. http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15198
Boamah, S.A. (2022). Investigating the work-life experiences of nursing faculty in Canadian academic settings and the factors that influence their retention: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2022;12:e056655. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056655
Boamah, S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., Havaei, F., Smith, H., & Webb, F. (2022). Striking a balance between work and play: The effects of work-life interference and burnout on faculty turnover intentions and career satisfaction. IJERPH, 19(2), 809. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020809
Boamah, S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., & Spaulding, A.C. (2022). Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduction Program, Racial and Ethnic Diversity, and Magnet Designation in the United States. Journal of Patient Safety, 1-6. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001014
Havaei, F., Tang, X., Smith, P., Boamah S.A., & Frankfurter, C. (2022). The association between mental health symptoms and quality and safety of patient care before and during COVID-19 among Canadian nurses. Healthcare, 10(2), 314. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020314
Boamah, S.A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Weldrick, R., Durepos, P., & Kaasalainen, S. (2021). The cost of isolation: A protocol for exploring the experiences of family caregivers. Social Science Protocol, 4, 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.7565/ssp.2021.v4.6190
Boamah, S.A., Weldrick, R., Lee, T.J., & Taylor, N. (2021). Social isolation among older adults in long-term care: A scoping review. Journal of Aging & Health, 33(7–8). https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643211004174
Boamah^,S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., Bailey, C.E., Apatu, E., Spaulding, A.C. (2021). The influence of community health on hospitals attainment of Magnet designation: Implications for policy and practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15015
Lo, T.K.T, Boamah, S.A., Poss, J.W., Teare, G. F., Norton, P.G., & Estabrooks, C.A. (2021). How does the facilitation effort of clinical educators interact with aspects of organizational context to affect research use in long-term care? Evidence from CHAID analysis. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12690
Havaei, F., Ji, X.R., & Boamah, S.A. (2021). Workplace predictors of quality and safe patient care delivery among nurses using machine learning techniques. Journal of Nursing Care Quality. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000600
Boamah, S.A. (2019). Emergence of informal clinical leadership as a catalyst for improving patient care quality and job satisfaction. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75, 1000–1009. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13895

Boamah, S.A., & Tremblay, P. (2019). Examining the factor structure of the MLQ transactional and transformational leadership dimensions in nursing context. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 41(5), 743-761. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918778833
Boamah, S.A., Laschinger, H.K., Wong, C., & Clarke, S. (2018). Effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and patient safety outcomes. Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 180–189. doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.004
Boamah, S.A. (2018). Linking nurses’ clinical leadership to patient care quality: The role of transformational leadership and workplace empowerment. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 50(1), 9–19. doi.org/10.1177/0844562117732490
Boamah, S. & Laschinger, H.K. (2015). Engaging new nurses: the role of psychological capital and workplace empowerment. Journal of Research in Nursing, 20(4), 265–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987114527302

HONOURS

U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Researcher Award, University of Birmingham, UK
2019: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, Faculty of Nursing (Windsor)
2017: Provincial Nurse Educators Interest Group Scholarship, Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario
2016–2017: TD Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Canadian Nurses Foundation
2016: Research Award, Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario
2016: Research Grant, Nursing Health Services Research Unit, University of Toronto

GRANTS

Boamah, S.A. (PI), Vrkljan, B., Alvarez, E., Weldrick, R., Mitchell, S., & Moll, S. Healing the Healers: Using experience-based co-design approach to address occupational burnout among health care workers in long-term care. CIHR Project Grant; $227,181.00. 2022–2024.
Havaei, F. (PI), Keselman, D., MacPhee, M., Salmon, A., Sims-Gould, J., Boamah, S., Zhang, W., Easterbrook, A., Dawson, L., Croll, L., Mackenzie, I., Dhalla, S., Biggs, K., & Lee, S.Workload management through understanding and addressing resident needs in long term care: A study to adapt, validate, implement and evaluate the Synergy Model. CIHR Catalyst Grant: Quadruple Aim and Equity; $100,000. 2022–2023.
Dal Bello-Haas, V., Boamah, S., & Hamidian, R. Healthcare Provider Perceptions about the Management and Care of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence. Alzheimer Society Foundation – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton, and Halton; $12,530. 2022–2022.
Belita, E., Dobbins, M., Neil-Sztramko, S. (co-PIs); Cabaj, J., Neudorf, D., Boamah, S., Jack, S., & Watson-Creed, G. Prioritizing the public health workforce in Canada: Understanding psychological health and intention to leave during COVID-19. CIHR Operating Grant; $223,190. 2022–2024.
Durepos, P., MacBean, C. (co-PIs); Cormier, N., Gould, O., Olthuis, J., Bateman, S., McCloskey, R., Boamah, S., Sussman, T., Gardner, P., Robitaille, A., & Kaasalainen, S. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy through Tele-Counselling for Caregivers in New Brunswick. Mental Health Research Commission and New Brunswick Health Research Foundation; $50,000. 2022–2023.
Boamah, S.A. Comparative Analysis of Nursing Faculty Experiences in Canada and the United States. U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Researcher Fund; £5,000. 2021–2022.
Daniel, J., & Waldron, I. (co-PIs); Boamah, S., Marignani, P., Mbuagbaw, L., Hostovsky, C., Delisle, L., Kim, J., & Sweeney, E. Genes and Geography: Disparities in Cancer Incidence and Outcomes in a Black Canadian Community. New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration; $250,000. 2021–2023.
Boamah, S.A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Kaasalainen, S., Willams, A., Chalifour, J., & Edwards, C. The cost of isolation: Exploring the experiences of people with dementia and their family caregivers. Fall 2020 SSHRC Explore – Major Collaborative Project Seed Grant; $15,000.00. 2021-2022.
Barrett J (NPI), Agarwal G, Alvarez E, Boamah S, Castillo E, D’Souza R, Darling E, (co-PIs); Dunn J, Iorio A, Alton G, Apatu E, Bisnaire L, Bogler T, Cook J, Dube E, El-Chaar D, Ellis S, Fadel S, Fell D, Katherine W, Kuret V, Lavis J, MacDonald S, Malhame I, Poliquin V, Schwartz L, Scott H, Sprague AE, Sussman D, Thabane L, Walker M, Yudin M, DeFrance B, Downey B, Money B, Schoenfeld E, Vohra-Miller S, Wolfe S. Encouraging vaccine confidence among pregnant and breastfeeding Canadians. NSERC – Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada Spring 2021 competition; $50,000. 2021–2023.
Boamah, S.A., Baumann, A., & Arku, G. Worklife in Canada: Perspectives of early career nursing faculty. SSHRC-Insight Development Grant; $64,564. 2020-2022.
Boamah, S.A., Carter, N., & Pierazzo, J. Exploring Female Faculty Perspectives on Worklife and Strategies for Academic Mentorship. Academic Mentorship Research Starter Fund; $2,000. 2020-2021.

RESEARCH

Dr. Boamah’s program of research focuses on two core areas: (a) Health System Transformation and Innovation; and (b) Population Health. Within the field of health systems, her emphasis is on improving organizational structures and processes, and health technologies that affect access to and quality of health care, and ultimately, patients’ health and well-being. The second core area addresses global health issues and alleviation of health inequities and emerging health challenges in marginalized and vulnerable populations worldwide. Specifically, this domain draws attention to the need to promote health and wellness, improve the delivery of community-based health and social services and promote the quality and accountability of health services for the aging population. Methodologically, Dr. Boamah has expertise in both quantitative and mixed methods design.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Boamah has experience teaching research methods and advanced statistics at the graduate level. Her teaching expertise includes leadership and management, research methods, organizational theory and design in health care systems, and advanced quantitative methods. Student training and mentorship is a cornerstone of her research program, and as such, she works closely with and supervises graduate students, and is always excited to welcome new ones.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Boamah’s expertise is in teaching leadership and management and global health courses at the undergraduate level using various teaching modalities.

Dr. Sheila Boamah

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

boamahs@mcmaster.ca

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RN, CON(C), BScN (McMaster), MScN (D’Youville), PhD (McMaster)

Inaugural holder of the Alba DiCenso Chair in Advanced Practice Nursing.
Canadian Centre for Advanced Practice Nursing Research (CCAPNR)
Oncology Advanced Practice Nursing (OAPN)

BIO

Dr. Bryant-Lukosius is a Professor in the School of Nursing and Associate Member of the Department of Oncology within the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Nursing at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing. She is a proud Registered Nurse with 40 years of experience in practice (oncology and critical care), education, and research. She has maintained certification in oncology from the Canadian Nurses Association since 1998. In the School of Nursing, Dr. Bryant-Lukosius is the inaugural holder of the Alba DiCenso Chair in Advanced Practice Nursing. She is also Chair of the Curriculum Committee for the Graduate Nursing Program and the founding co-Director for the Canadian Centre for Advanced Practice Nursing Research (CCAPNR), established in 2011. In addition to her faculty role, Dr. Bryant-Lukosius holds a cross appointment with the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre as a Clinician Scientist and Director of the Canadian Centre of Excellence in Oncology Advanced Practice Nursing (OAPN) – providing a unique a program of research, education, mentorship, and knowledge translation activities to support the development of generalist, specialized, and advanced nursing roles in cancer control. Dr. Bryant-Lukosius is also a Scientist in the Escarpment Cancer Research Institute, which is a joint venture between McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Lamb, A., Martin Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., & Latimer, M. (2018). Describing the leadership capabilities of Advanced Practice Nurses using a qualitative descriptive study. Nursing Open, 00, 1-14. DOI: org/10.1002/nop2.150.
Wong, F., Lau, A., Ng, R., Wong, E., Wong, S., Kan, S., Kan, E., Liu, E., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2017). An exploratory study on exemplary practice of nurse consultants. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. doi:10.1111/jnu.12324.
Lopatina, E., Donald, F., DiCenso, A., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Reid, K., & Marshall, D.A. (2017). Discussion paper: Considerations in the economic evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 72, 71-82.
Oldenburger, D., Cassiani, S., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Valaitis, R., Baumann, A., Pulcini, J., & Martin-Misener, R. (2017). Advanced practice nursing in primary care in Latin America and the Caribbean. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 41, e40.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Liu, X., & Zhang, J. (2017). The status and prospects of advanced practice nurse-led transitional care. Chinese Journal of Nursing Management,17(4): 433-437.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Valaitis, R., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Morán Peña, L., & Brousseau, L. (2017). Advanced practice nursing: a strategy for achieving universal health coverage and universal access to health. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 25:e2826. DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.1677.2826
Yuille, L, Bryant-Lukosius, D., Valaitis, R., & Dolovich, L. (2016). Optimizing Registered Nurse roles for cancer survivorship care within primary care settings. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 29(4), 46-58.
Harbman, P., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R, Carter, N., Covell, C, Donald, F., Gibbons, S., Kilpatrick, K., McKinlay, J., Rawson, K., Sherifali, D., Tranmer, J., & Valaitis, R. (2016). Partners in Research: Building Academic-Practice Partnerships to Educate and Mentor Advanced practice Nurses. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 1-9, doi: 10.1111/jep.12630.
Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Donald, F., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Rayner, J., Valaitis, R., Carter, N., Miller, P.A., Landry, V., Harbman, P., Charbonneau-Smith, R., McKinlay, R.J., Ziegler, E., Boesveld, S., & Lamb, A. (2016). Benchmarking for Nurse Practitioner Panel Size in Primary Health Care: Scoping Review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 62, 170-182.
Boyko, J., Carter, N., & Bryant Lukosius, D. (2016). Assessing the spread and uptake of framework for introducing and evaluating advanced practice nursing roles. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. 2016; DOI:10.111/wvn.12160.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Spichiger, E., Martin, J., Stoll, H., Degen Kellerhals, S. Fliedner, M., Grossman, F., Henry, M., Herrman, L., Koller, A., Schwendimann, R., Ulrich, A., Weibel, L.,Callens, B., De Geest, S. (2016). Framework for evaluating the impact of advanced practice nursing roles. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 48(2), 201-209.
Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2015). Mentorship: A navigation strategy for promoting oncology nurse engagement in research. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 23(3), 1-4.
Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Charbonneau-Smith, R., & DiCenso, A. (2015). The development of evidence briefs to transfer knowledge above advanced practice nursing roles in providers, policy-makers and administrators. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership,28(1), 11-23.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Reid, K., Donald, F., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Harbman, P., Kaasalainen, S., Marshall, D., & DiCenso, A. (2015). The clinical effectivenessand cost-effectiveness of clinical nurse specialist-led hospital to home transitional care: A systematic review. Journal of Evaluation of Clinical Practice, 21, 763-781.
Marshall, D.A., Donald, F., Lacny, S., Reid, K., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Charbonneau-Smith, R., Harbman, P., Kaasalainen, S., Kilpatrick, K., Martin-Misener, R., & DiCenso, A.(2015). Assessing the quality of economic evaluations of clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners: A systematic review of cost-effectiveness. NursingPlus Open, 11-17 DOI:10.1016/j.npls.2015.07.001
Martin-Misener, R., Harbman, P., Donald, F., Reid, K., Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Kaasalainen, S., Marshall, D., Charbonneau-Smith, R., & DiCenso, A. (2015). Asystematic review of the cost-effectiveness of nurse practitioners in outpatient care. BMJ Open 5(6), e007167 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007167.
Cosman, T.L., Arthur, H.M., Bryant-Lukosius, D., & Strachan, P.M. (2015). Reliability of vascular access site bruise measurement. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 23(1), 179-200.
Donald, F., Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P., Marshall, D., Reid, K., & DiCenso, A. (2015). Hospital to community transitional care by nurse practitioners: A systematic review of cost-effectiveness. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52, 436-451. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.07.01
Donald, F., Kilpatrick, K., Reid, K., Carter, N., Martin-Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., …..& DiCenso, A. (2014). A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists: What is the quality of the evidence? Nursing Research & Practice, Vol 2014, Article ID 896587, 28 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/896587
Carter, N., Miller, P.A., Murphy, B.R., Payne, V.J., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2014). Clinicians’ perspectives of the supportive care needs of men with advanced prostate cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 41(4), 421-430.*
Tsangaris, E., Johnson, J., Taylor, R., Fern, L., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Barr, R., Fraser, G., Klassen, A. (2013). Identifying the health and supportive care needs of adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer: A qualitative analysis and systematic literature review. Supportive Care in Cancer, DOI 10.1007/s00520-013-2053-7, November 24.
Kilpatrick, K., DiCenso, A., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Ritchie, J.A., Martin-Misener, R., Carter, N. (2013). Practice patterns and perceived impact of clinical nurse specialist roles in Canada: Results of a national survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies, http://dxdoi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu2013.03.005.
Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., DiCenso, A., Blythe, J., & Neville, A. (2011). The supportive care needs of men with advanced prostate cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 38(2), 189-198.*
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Browne, G., DiCenso, A., Whelan, T., Gafni, A., Neville, A., & Sathya, J. (2010). Evaluating health related quality of life and priority health problems in patients with prostate cancer: A strategy for defining the role of the advanced practice nurse. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 20(1): 5-14.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Kilpatrick, K., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P., Bourgeault, I., & DiCenso, A. (2010). The current and future role of clinical nurse specialists in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership,23(special issue), 140-166.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., & DiCenso, A. (2004). A framework for the introduction and evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 48(5), 530-540.

CONTRIBUTION TO BOOKS
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Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Roussel, J., Carter, N.,Kilpatrick, K., &Brousseau, L. (2018). Policy and the integration of advanced practice nursing roles in Canada: Are we making progress? Chapter in K.A. Goudreau and M. Smolenski (eds.). Health Policy and Advanced Practice Nursing, Impact and Implications, 2nd Ed. New York: Springer.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Wang, S., & Zhu, X. J. (2018). Advanced Nursing Practice Research. Chapter in K. Y. Wong & H. O. Xia (eds). Advanced Nursing Practice (PP. Pages). Beijing: People’s Health Publishing House.
Bryant-Lukosius, D. & Wong, F.K.Y. (2018). Global development of advanced practice nursing. Chapter in M.F. Tracy and T O’Grady (eds). Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, (6th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Tranmer, J., Brousseau, L., & DiCenso, A. (2017). Resources to facilitate APN outcome research. Chapter in R. Kleinpell (ed.). Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing, (4th ed). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2009). Designing Innovative Cancer Services and Advanced Practice Nursing Roles: Toolkit. Toronto: Cancer Care Ontario. https://www.cancercare.on.ca/cms/one.aspx?pageId=9387

PRACTICE GUIDELINES, HEALTH POLICY BRIEFS AND REPORTS (SELECTED)

Bryant-Lukosius, D. & Martin-Misener, M. (2015). Advanced Practice Nursing: An Essential Component of Country Level Human Resources for Health. Policy Paper for the International Council of Nurses.http://www.who.int/workforcealliance/knowledge/resources/icn_policy_brief/en/
Moat, K.A., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2015). Evidence-Brief: Improving Pain and Symptom Management in Cancer Care in Ontario. Hamilton: Canada: McMaster Health Forum, www.mcmasterhealthforum.org
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Cosby, R., Bakker, D., Earle, C., & Burkoski, V. (2015). Practice Guideline on the Effective Use of Advanced Practice Nurses in the Delivery of Adult Cancer Services in Ontario. Toronto: Cancer Care Ontario. https://www.cancercare.on.ca/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=340702
Martin-Misener, R. & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2014). A Pan-Canadian Primary Care Framework: Optimizing the Role of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Final report. Canadian Nurses Association. http://cna-aiic.ca/en/on-the-issues/better-care/interprofessional-collaboration

HONOURS

2016 – Clinical Lectureship Award, Patient Activation and Self-Management Support As Essential Elements of Person-Centred Cancer Care: Implications for Nursing Practice, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.

2015 – Lifetime Achievement Award, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.

2008 – Eli Lilly Mentorship Award, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology,. Co-recipient with Lorraine Martelli-Reid.

2007 – Award of Excellence in Oncology Nursing Research, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology.

2004 – The Helen Hudson Memorial Lectureship Award, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology. Co-recipient with B. Love and E. Green

2003-2005 – Post Doctoral Fellowship Award, Canadian Health Services Research Foundation ($100,000)

2002 – Best Abstract Award, McMaster University Nursing Research Day, Hamilton, ON. Bryant-Lukosius, D., Browne, G., DiCenso, A., Gafni, A., & Neville, A. (2003).The prevalence of mental health disorders and their relationship to health-related quality of life and health care costs in advanced prostate cancer.

1999-2001 – Nursing Fellowship in Malignant Urology, Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre ($100,000).

1997 – Best Qualitative Research Poster, McMaster University Nursing Research Day, Hamilton, ON.Co-recipient with Linda Masko.

1996 – National Award of Excellence in Education,Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology. Co-recipient with B.Love for developing the Adult and Paediatric Oncology Nursing Programmes.

GRANTS

Contraception and Abortion Research Team (CART) Canadian NP Mifepristone Implementation Study.
Nominated PI: Norman, W., Co-PIs: Martin-Misener, R., Roussel, J. Co-investigators: Brooks, M., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Davies, C., Dunn, S., Gill, R., Guilbert, B., Henry, B., Kaczorowski, J., Kendall, T., Kilpatrick, K., McGrail, K., McPherson, C, Munro, S., Prodan-Bhalia, N., Rayner, J., Renner, R., Soon, J., Stroulia, E., & Wagner, M.
CIHR Project Grant. October 2018 to September 21, 2021. $481,950

Integrating Registered Nurses into Primary Care Across Canada.
Nominated Project Lead: Lukewich, J., Co-investigators: Allard, M., Ashley, L., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, M., Matthews, M., Poitras, M., Tranmer, J., Valaitis, R, & Wong, S.
CIHR Project Grant. July 2018 to January 2020. $91,800

Evaluation Study of the Impact of Implementing a Draft to Develop Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) to Meet Service Need
Co-Principal Investigators: Drennan, J., Brady, A.M. Co-Investigators: Bryant-Lukosius, D., Cotter, P., Elliot, N., Flemming, S., Hegarty, J., Lehane, E., & Savage, E.
Health Services Executive, Ireland. April 20, 2018. €149,589

Person-Centred Self-Management Support: Innovations in Cancer Care to Improve Health Outcomes and Experiences
Principal Investigator: D. Bryant-Lukosius
Lewis and Ruth Sherman Foundation, January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. $490,000

Patient Empowerment and New Models of Personalized Cancer Care
Co-Principal Investigators: D. Bryant-Lukosius & R. Jurgeons. Co-Investigator: C. Cordon
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Gala Research Grant, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. $25,000

Improving Cancer Pain and Symptom Management Through Knowledge Translation.
Co-Principal Investigators: D. Bryant-Lukosius, & G. Cummings. Co-Investigators: L. Farrelly, M. Fitch, M. Forbes, E. Green, A. Greenberg, D.Manii, L. Martelli-Reid, P. Miller, S. Molloy, G. Pond, H. Seow, A. Smith, A. Snider, L. Watson, J. Wiernikowski. Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (CCSRI) August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2015, $100,000.

Leadership and Innovation in Oncology Advanced Practice Nursing: Providing Effective Self-Management Support in New Models of Post-Treatment Follow-Up and Cancer Survivorship Care. Lewis and Ruth Sherman Foundation Principal Investigator: D. Bryant-Lukosius. $330,000.

Measuring Factors that Influence Nurse Practitioner (NP) Activities and the Implications for Optimizing NP panel size. Co-Principal Investigators: Donald, R., & Martin-Misener, R. Co-Investigators: K. Kilpatrick, D. Bryant-Lukosius, I. Bourgeault, N. Carter, N. Akhtar-Danesh, & R. Glazier. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Health Services Research Fund April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, $483,000.

Expansion of the “Trillium Project”: An Innovative Academic-Practice Partnership to Integrate Research Activities into Clinical Practice
Co-Principal Investigators: D. Bryant-Lukosius & P. Harbman
Co-Investigators: N. Carter, F. Donald, K. Kilpatrick, R. Martin-Misener, D. Sherfali, J. Tramner, R. Valaitis. Trillium Health Partners, April 1, 2016- March 31, 2019. $180,000.

The Ontario Oncology APN Interprofessional e-Mentorship Program – Expansion to All Oncology Nursing Roles in Ontario.
Principal Investigator: D. Bryant-Lukosius
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the de Souza Institute.
September 08 to March 2013. $1,573,295

RESEARCH

Dr. Bryant-Lukosius is a health service and policy researcher with expertise in knowledge translation, program development and evaluation, and participatory action research using qualitative and quantitative methods. She is well known internationally for developing mentorship and education programs, frameworks, and tools to support the effective implementation and evaluation of specialized and advanced nursing roles. She has expertise in designing and evaluating clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner roles for a variety of patient populations in acute, primary, community, and long-term care. More recent efforts have focused on the international development of clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner roles in countries where these roles are absent or just emerging.

Dr. Bryant-Lukosius is currently developing an exciting new program of research related to precision medicine, a rapidly emerging approach to the prevention and treatment of cancer. Using a chronic disease management lens, a key aim of this research is to promote patient empowerment and provide effective self-management support. Experience-based co-design methods will be used to actively engage patients and healthcare providers to design improved models of care. In collaboration with international colleagues, she is also conducting research to optimize the use of patient reported outcomes for cancer pain and symptom management related to immunotherapies. Other funded collaborative research projects will develop and test self-management support interventions involving electronic patient education resources and nurse coaching for patients receiving cancer treatment.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Bryant-Lukosius supervises and mentors post-doctoral fellows, PhD, and master’s students, all of whom have been successful in receiving scholarships and research awards. She encourages and supports students to conduct interdisciplinary and decision-maker linked research. Students have completed scholarly projects or conducted research involving a variety of clinical, health service, and policy topics in areas such mental health, chronic disease management, leadership, cancer survivorship, cancer screening, treatment decision-making, palliative care, transitions in care, primary healthcare, and advance practice nursing.
Dr. Bryant-Lukosius teaches in the graduate program related to advanced practice nursing, research, and evidence-informed practice. In other international graduate nursing programs she has supervised post-graduate research trainees, been a visiting professor, and is frequent guest lecturer.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Bryant-Lukosius teaches in the clinical practicum and problem-based learning courses in the 4th year of the undergraduate program.

OTHER TEACHING

A keen area of interest is working with clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners in practice settings to further expand their knowledge, skills, and confidence in leading and participating in research, quality improvement, and evidence-informed practice initiatives. She also provides teaching and consultation for advanced practice nurses and health care decision-makers about how to best design, implement and evaluate advanced nursing roles in new models of care delivery.

Dr. Denise Bryant-Lukosius

Professor, School of Nursing

bryantl@mcmaster.ca

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BSc (Memorial University of Newfoundland), BN (Memorial University of Newfoundland), MSc (Queen’s University), PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

Dr. Michelle Butt initially joined McMaster University as a Senior Research Associate in the Nursing Effectiveness, Utilization and Outcomes Research Unit (1999-2001). Since 2005, she has been a full-time faculty member in the School of Nursing. Dr. Butt is also a graduate faculty member in the School and an associate member of the Department of Paediatrics.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Sushko, K., Tschirhart Menezesm H., Strachan, P., Butt, M., & Sherifali, D. (2021). Self-management education among women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy: A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 117, 103883. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103883.
Valaitis, R., Markle-Reid, M., Ploeg, J., Butt, M. L., Ganann, R., Murray, N., Bookey-Bassett, S., Kennedy, L., Yousif, C. (2020). An evaluation study of caregiver perceptions of the Ontario’s Health Links program. PLOS ONE, 15(2), e0229579.
Boyle, M.H., Georgiades, K., Duncan, L., Comeau, J., Wang, L. & the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study Team (including M. Butt) (2019).The 2014 Ontario Child Health Study – Methodology. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 64(4), 237-245.
Georgiades, K., Duncan, L., Wang, L, Comeau, J., & Boyle, M. H. and the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study Team (including M. Butt) (2019). Six-month prevalence of mental disorders and service contacts among children and youth in Ontario: Evidence from the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 64(4), 246-255.
Lim, A., Butt, M. L., Elliott, L., & Paes, B. (2019). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in children with medical complexity. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 38, 171-176.
Butt, M.L., Elliott, L., & Paes, B. (2018). Respiratory syncytial virus hospitalization and incurred morbidities the season after prophylaxis. Paediatrics & Child Health, 23(7), 441-446.
Butt, M. L., McGrath, J. M., Samra, H. A., & Gupta, R. (2013). An integrative review of parent satisfaction with care provided in the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 42(1), 105-120.
LaRocca, R., Yost, J., Dobbins, M. Ciliska, D., & Butt, M. (2012). The effectiveness of knowledge translation strategies used in public health: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 12, 751. doi.10.1186/1471-2458-12-751.
McGrath, J. M., Butt, M. L., & Samra, H. A. (2011). Supporting parents who lose a child of a multiple birth: A critical review of research in the neonatal intensive care unit. Newborn & Infant Nursing Reviews, 11(4), 203-214.
Wong, S. E., Butt, M. L., Symington, A., Pinelli, J. (2011). Parental satisfaction with quality of care in neonatal follow-up programs. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 17(6), 222-232.
Butt, M. L., Symington, A., Janes, M., Elliott, L., Steele, S., & Paes, B. A. (2011). The impact of prophylaxis on paediatric intensive care unit admissions for RSV infection: A retrospective, single-centre study. European Journal of Pediatrics, 170(7), 907-913. DOI 10.1007/s00431-010-1376-3.
Butt, M. L., Pinelli, J., & Hunsberger, M. (2010). Parents’ perceptions of ambulatory neonatal follow-up programs. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 16 (3), 126-137.
Butt, M. L., Pinelli, J., Boyle, M. H., Thomas, H., & Hunsberger, M., Saigal, S., Lee, D. S., Fanning, J. K. & Austin, P. (2009). Development and evaluation of an instrument to measure parental satisfaction with quality of care in neonatal follow-up. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 30(1), 57-65.

GRANTS

Wright, A (Co-Principal Investigator), Butt, M. (Co-Principal Investigator), Davis, A., Jacobs, B., & VanEvery, R. (Collaborators). Optimizing the Health of Indigenous Infants and Toddlers: Identification of Community Strengths, Needs and Priorities to Promote Early Childhood Development through Healthy, Gender Diverse Parenting; Indigenous Gender and Wellness Development Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Research, April 2020 – March 2021, $68,215
Premji, S. (Co-Principal Investigator), Lacaze, T. (Co-Principal Investigator), Butt, M., Clark, D., Foss, K., & Scotland, J. (Co-Is), Evidence-Informed Hospital Discharge Policies for Late Preterm Infants. Health Outcomes Improvement Fund, Maternal Newborn Child and Youth Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Research, April 2017 – March 2019, $50,000
Butt, M. (Co-Principal Investigator), Ballantyne, M. (Co-Principal Investigator ), Giglia, L., Jack, S., McDonald, S., & Sword, W. (Co-Is). Addressing Primary Health Care Service Gaps for Late Preterm Infants and their Families. Planning Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, November 2013 – October 2014, $18,225.
Boyle, M. (Co-Principal Investigator), Georgiades, K. (Co-Principal Investigator), Afifi, T., Avison, W., Bennett, K., Bennett, T., Boylan, K., Butt, M., Cairney, J., Cleverley, K., Colman, I., Cunningham, C., Davies, S., De Oliveira, C., Dirks, M., Duku, E., Dunn, J., Ferro, M., Georgiades, S., Gonzalez, A., Hall, G., Henderson, J., Janus, M., Jenkins, J., Lipman, E., MacMillan, H., Manion, I., McLennan, J., Petitclerc, A., Reid, G., Rhodes, A., Rosenbaum, P., Sassi, R., Schmidt, L., Shepherd, C., Soreni, N., Szatmari, P., Timmons, B., Van Lieshout, R., Waddell, C., & Wekerle, C. Ontario Child Health Study Sequel. Operating Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, April 2013 – March 2018, $5,312,446.
Butt, M. (Principal Investigator), Ballantyne, M., Barrett, J., & Alliston, S. Transitioning from Hospital to Home: Understanding the Health Care Needs of Mothers of Late Preterm Infants. Niemeier Award, School of Nursing, McMaster University, June 2013 – May 2014, $3,165.
Butt, M. (Principal Investigator), Akhtar-Danesh, N., Pelausa, E., & Pinelli, J. Development and Evaluation of a French-Canadian Language Instrument to Measure Parental Satisfaction with Quality of Care in Neonatal Follow-up. McMaster University School of Nursing Pilot Project Grant, March 2007 – February 2009, $10,000.
Pinelli, J. (Principal Investigator), Butt, M., Boyle, M., Thomas, H., Hunsberger, M. & Saigal, S. Health Care Services in Neonatal Follow-up: Development of an Instrument to Measure Parental Satisfaction with Quality of Care. Operating Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, October 2004 – September 2006, $94,784.

RESEARCH

Dr. Butt’s research focuses primarily on: (i) the effectiveness and quality of care provided to high-risk infants and their families; and (ii) developing and evaluating instruments to measure the quality of health care received by families. Utilizing her quantitative research expertise, she frequently conducts research collaboratively with paediatric clinicians to inform practice, including studies that have examined the effectiveness of Palivizumab prophylaxis in preventing hospitalization and co-morbidities due to respiratory syncytial virus illness (RSV) in at-risk paediatric populations. Dr. Butt’s research interest in measurement led her to develop and psychometrically test the first reliable and valid instrument to measure parental satisfaction with quality of care in Neonatal Follow-up Programs (the PSQ-NFU). Currently, Dr. Butt is Co-Principal Investigator on a CIHR Planning Grant that is building on community strengths to support healthy, gender diverse parenting among Indigenous families and to optimize the health of their infants and toddlers.

COURSES

Dr. Butt teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. She has a particular interest in the content areas of quantitative research methods, critical appraisal of research, evidence-informed decision-making, and statistics. Dr, Butt frequently teaches Nursing Concepts in Health & Illness I & II and Research Appraisal & Utilization in Evidence Informed Decision-Making in the undergraduate program. Dr. Butt is involved with graduate students as a supervisor and a thesis committee member.

Dr. Michelle L. Butt

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

buttml@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BSc (University of Toronto), PhD (McMaster University)

Professor, School of Nursing
Associate Scientist, Population Health Research Institute

Connect with ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3936-6993

BIO

Dr. Sandra Carroll joined the McMaster University School of Nursing in 2009. She is currently the Vice-Dean, Health Sciences and Executive Director for the School of Nursing. Dr. Carroll received her PhD (Nursing) from McMaster University. Dr. Carroll completed a CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in the FUTURE Program for Cardiovascular Nurse Scientists and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario/Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research. Dr. Carroll is the Director of Clinical Health Professional Research at Hamilton Health Sciences and led the Patient Engagement Strategy for the Canadian Stroke Prevention Intervention Network (2015-2018).

Dr. Carroll’s research focus includes patients’ decision-making, decision support in the context of implantable defibrillators, patient preferences for cardiovascular treatments, patient engagement, and patient reported outcomes in arrhythmia care. Dr. Carroll has received operating funds from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, and Hamilton Community Foundation.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Pannag, J., Martin, L., Yost, J., McGillion, M., Carroll, S.L. Testing a nurse-led, pre-implantation educational intervention for primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator candidates: a randomized feasibility trial. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing,zvaa009, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvaa009 (December 2020)
Whitmore, C., Bird, M., McGillion, M., Carter, N., Chen, R., Pierazzo, J., & Carroll, S. (2020). Impact of nurse scientist-led digital health interventions on support and management of chronic conditions: Recommendations for nursing science from a rapid review. Nursing Outlook. doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2020.06.010 (September 2020)
Allan, K.S., Aves, T., Henry, S., Banfield, L., Victor, J.C., Dorian, P., Healey, J.S., Andrade, J.G., Carroll, S.L., McGillion, M.H. (2020). Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with AF Treated with Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. CJC Open. DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2020.03.013.
Bird, M., Ouellette, C., Whitmore, C., Li, L., Nair, K., McGillion, M., Yost, J., Banfield, L., Campbell, E., and Carroll, S. (2020). Preparing for patient partnership: A scoping review of patient partner engagement and evaluation in research. Health Expectations. DOI: 10.1111/hex.13040.
Ouellette, C., Henry, S., Turner, A., Clyne, W., Furze, G., Bird, M., Sanchez, K., Watt-Watson, J., Carroll, S., Devereaux, P.J., McGillion, M. (2019). The need for novel strategies to address postoperative pain associated with cardiac surgery: A commentary and introduction to “SMArTVIEW”. Canadian Journal of Pain, 3(2): 26-35. DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2019.1603076.
McGillion, M.H., Henry, S., Busse, J.W., Ouellette, C., Katz, J., Choinière, M., Lamy, A., Whitlock, R., Pettit, S., Hare, J., Gregus, K., Brady, K., Dvirnik, N., Yang, S., Parlow, J., Dumerton-Shore, D., Gilron, I., Buckley, D.N., Shanthanna H.,Carroll S.L., Coyte P.C., Ebrahim S., Isaranuwatchai W., Guerriere D.N., Hoch J., Khan J., MacDermid, J., Martorella, G., Victor, J.C., Watt-Watson, J., Howard-Quijano, K., Mahajan, A., Chan, M.T.V., Clarke, H., Devereaux, P.J. (2019). Examination of psychological risk factors for chronic pain following cardiac surgery: protocol for a prospective observational study. BMJ Open, 0:e022995. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022995.
Banner, D., Bains, M., Carroll, S., Kandola, D.K., Rolfe, D.E., Wong, C., Graham, I.D. (2019). Patient and Public Engagement in Integrated Knowledge Translation Research: Are we there yet? Research Involvement and Engagement, 5:8. DOI: 10.1186/s40900-019-0139-1.
Mondésert, B., Bashir, J., Philippon, F., Dubuc, M., Amit, G., Exner, D., Joza, J., Birnie, D.H., Lane, C., Tsang, B., Korley, V., Spears, D., Ling, A., Djuric, A., Crystal, E., Hruczkowski, T., Roux, J.F., Carroll, S., Essebag, V., Krahn, A.D., Healey, J.S. (2018). Rationale and design of the randomized prospective ATLAS study: Avoid Transvenous Leads in Appropriate Subjects, American Heart Journal, 207. DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2018.09.008.
Carroll, S.L., Embuldeniya, G., Pannag, J., Lewis, K.B., Healey, J.S., McGillion, M., Thabane, L., Stacey, D. (2018). “I don’t know exactly what you’re referring to”: The challenge of values elicitation in decision making for implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.Patient Preference and Adherence, 12: 1947-1954. DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S173705.
Lewis, K., Carroll, S.L., Birnie, D., Stacey, D., Matlock, D. (2018). Incorporating Patients’ Preference Diagnosis in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Decision-Making: A Review of Recent Literature, Current Opinion in Cardiology, 33: 42-49. DOI: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000464.
Carroll, S.L., McGillion, M., Stacey, D., Healey, J.S., Foster, G., Hutchings, S.A., Arthur, H.M., Browne, G., Thabane, L. (2017). Evaluating the effects of a patient decision aid in ICD candidates: A randomized controlled feasibility trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 3:49. DOI: 10.1186/s40814-017-0189-9.
Carroll, S.L, Embuldeniya, G., Abelson, J., McGillion, M., Berkesse, A., Healey, J. S. (2017). Questioning Patient Engagement: Research Scientists’ perceptions of the challenges of patient engagement in a Cardiovascular Research Network. Patient Preferences and Adherence, 11: 1573-1583. DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S135457.
Lewis, K.B., Stacey, D., Carroll, S.L., Boland, L., Sikora, L., Birnie, D. (2016). Estimating the risks and benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator generator replacement: A systematic review. Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 39(7): 709-722.
Krahn, A., Healey, J.S., Gerull, B., Angaran, P., Chakrabarti, S., Sanatani, S., Arbour, L., Laskman, Z., Carroll, S.L., Seifer, C., Green, M., Roberts, JD., Talajic, M., Hamilton, R., Gardner, M. (2016). The Canadian Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Registry: Rationale, Design and Preliminary Recruitment. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 32(12): 1396-1401.
Lewis, K., Stacey, D., Squires, J., Carroll, S.L. (2016). Shared decision-making models acknowledging an interprofessional approach: A theory analysis to inform nursing practice. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice, 30 (1): 26-43.

GRANTS

McGillion, M., Devereaux, P.J., Scott, T., Peter, E., Doyle, T. (PIs). CoIs: Alvarado, K., Andrews, G., Bessissow, A., Bhavnani, S., Biccard, B., Buckley, N., Busse, J., Carroll, S., Cheng, D,, Choiniere, M., Conen, D., Cortes, O.L., Cowan, D., Downey, B., Duceppe, E., Dvirnik, N., Fergusson, D., Garg A., Gilron, I., Graham, M., Guyatt, G., Johnson, A., Karanicolas, P., Kavsak, P., Kessler Borges, F., Lalu, M., Lamy, A., Lavis, J., MacDermid, J., Marcucci, M., Martin, J., Mazer, D., McAlister, F., McManus, B., Metcalfe, K., Mrkobrada, M., Ouellette, C., Pare, G., Parlow, J., Parry, M., Patel, A., Paul, J., Petch, J., Roshanov, P., Samavi, R., Schunemann, H., Sessler, D., Srinathan, S., Tandon, V., Tarride, J.E., Vanstone, M., Watt-Watson, J., Whitlock, R., Xie, F., Yang, S., Bianco, D, (Lived Experience Representative). SMILE: Providing digitalised prevention and prediction for ageing people in smart living environments. Canadian sub-team and funding: Vascular events In noncardiac Surgery patients cOhort evaluatioN study-2 (VISION-2). Horizon 2020 – Research and Innovation Framework Programme. Budget Amount: $3,132,500 (CIHR $960,000; Industry Support $2,172,500). Jan 1, 2021-Dec 31, 2025.
Lewis K.B. (Principal Investigator), Carroll, S.L. (Co-Principal Investigator), Schwalm, J., Thabane, L., McGillion, M., Birnie, D., Healey, J., Stacey, D., Lauck, S., Krahn, A., Seifer, C. Implementing effective strategies to engage patients in making decisions along the ICD care pathway: A multi-province comparative case study. Heart and Stroke Foundation. Bridge Grant. $40, 000; July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 (Includes 1-year extension).
Devereaux, P.J., Doyle, T. E., McGillion, M. H., Peter, E.H., Scott, D.E., and the VISION-2 Team (includes Carroll, S.). SMILE: Optimising smarter inclusive living environments for ageing people within their circles of care. CIHR: Canada-EU Smart Living Environments – Transitions in Care Grant. Budget Amount: $540, 000. Jan 2021-Dec 2024.
McGillion, M. (Nominated PI), Doyle, T., Peter, E., Scott, T. (PIs) Alvarado, K., Andrews, G., Bessissow, A., Bhandari, M., Bhavnani, S., Biccard, B., Buckley, N., Busse, J., Carroll, S., Cheng, D., Choiniere, M., Conen, D., Cortes, O., Cowan, D., Devereaux, P.J., Downey, B., Duceppe, E., Dvirnik, N., Fergusson, D., Garg, A., Gilron, I., Graham, M., Guyatt, G., Johnson, A., Karanicolas, P., Kavsak, P., Kessler Borges, F., Lalu, M., Lamy, A., Lavis, J., MacDermid, J., Marcucci, M., Martin, J., Mazer, D., McManus, B., McAlister, F., Metcalfe, K., Mrkobrada, M., Ouellette, C., Parlow, J., Parry, M., Pare, G., Patel, M., Paul, J., Petch, J., Roshanov, P., Samavi, R., Schunemann, H., Sessler, D., Srinathan, S., Tandon, V., Tarride, J.E., Vanstone, M., Watt-Watson, J., Whitlock, R., Xie, F., Yang, S. Vascular events In noncardiac Surgery patients cOhort evaluatioN study-2 (VISION-2). CIHR) Project Scheme Grant, Total: $2,851,000 (CIHR: $673,000; Industry Partners: 2,178,000). Sept 2020-August 2022.
Markle-Reid, M., Raina, P. (Co-PIs), Co-Applicants: Abelson, J., Bassim C., Beauchamp, M., Boyko, J., Carroll, S., Costa, A., Dolovich, L., Duong, M., Falbo, T., Fisher, K., Ganann, R., Griffith, L., Heald-Taylor, G., Kaasalainen, S., Lamarche, L., Lavis, J., Luyckx, J., Ma, J., Mangin, D., McGillion, M., Papaioannou, A., Petrie, P., Ploeg, J., Sherifali, D., Tarride, J.-E., Vrkljan, B., Weldon, D. and Wilson, M. McMaster Institute for Research on Aging | Collaborative for Health and Aging. Ontario SPOR Support Unit. Budget Amount: $300,000; 2020-2021.
McGillion, M. (Nominated PI), Devereaux, P.J. (PI), Adili, A., Ahmed, A., Alvarado, K., Bangdiwala, S., Bedini, D., Bird, M., Borges, FK., Busse, J., Carroll, S., Chakroborty, A., Cheng, D., Conen, D., Cowan, D., Deuchar, L., Fergusson, D., Finley, C., Forster, A,, Garg, A., Gauthier, L., Graham, M., Guyatt, G., Haider, S., Harlock, J., Jacka, M., Lalu, M., Lamy, A., LeManach, Y., Lounsbury, J., MacDonald, P., Magloire, P., Marcucci, M., Martin, J., McCartney, M., Mrkobrada, M., Nagappa, M., Nenshi, R., Ofori, S., O’Leary, S., Ouellette, C., Parlow, J., Parry, N.G., Patel, A., Paul, J., Raza, S., Reid, S., Roshanov, P., Peters, E., Petch, J., Schlachta, C.M., Schemitsch, E., Sehmbi, H., Scott, T., Shanthanna, H., Srinathan, S., Sundaresan, R.S., Szalay, D., Tandon. V., Van Koughnett, J.A.M., Yang, H. Post discharge after surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring technology (PVC-RAM). McMaster University, COVID 19 Research Fund. Budget Amount: $790,189 (McMaster $196,499; Industry Support $593,690). June 2020-May 2021.
Devereaux, P.J. (PI), McGillion, M. (Nominated PI) & PVC-RAM Team (includes Carroll, S.). Post discharge after surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring Technology (PVC-RAM). McMaster University, COVID 19 Research Fund. Budget Amount: $196, 499. June 2020-May 2021.
Devereaux PJ, McGillion M, Kessler Borges F, Roshanov P, Conen D, Pare G & PVC-RAM Team (Includes Carroll, S.). Post discharge after surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring technology (PVC-RAM) trial biobank sub study. Roche Diagnostics Canada, Open Innovation Challenge Grant. Budget Amount: $94,398. May 2020-April 2021.
Krahn, A. (nominated PI). Angaran, P., Arbour, L., Atallah, J., Brunham, L., Carroll, S., Duff, H, Fournier, A, Gardner, M., Green, M., Hamilton, R., Healey, J., Joza, J., Kimber, S., Laksman, Z., Leather, R., Lehman, A., Lettre, G., MacEwing, C., MacIntyre, C., Makanjee., B., Porubanec, D., Pynn, V., Roberts, J., Ruben, P., Sanatani, S., Seifer, C., Sheldon, R., Simpson, C., Singer, J., Spears, D., Steinberg, C., Tadros, R., Talajic, M., Van Petegem, F. Hearts in Rhythm Organization (HiRO): Improving detection and treatment of inherited heart rhythm disorders to prevent sudden death” CIHR Foundation Grant. 2019-2027: $3,958,013.
Lewis, K.B. (Nominated PI), Birnie, D., Carroll, S.L. Implementing effective strategies to engage patients in making decisions along the ICD care pathway: A multi-province comparative case study. Canadian Cardiovascular Society-Early Career Award. 2019-2022: $117,854 (Includes 1 year extension).
Lauck, S.B., Webb, J.G., Wood, D.A., Sathananthan, J., Humphries, K., Wijeysundera, H., Asgar, A., Welsh, R., Baumbusch, J., Carroll, S., Goldie, K. Safe Transition Home after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – Feasibility Study (START). Heart & Stroke Foundation (Grant-in-Aid), $ 278,117, July 2019-June 2022.

Dr. Sandra L. Carroll

Professor and Vice-Dean, Health Sciences, and Executive Director, School of Nursing

carroll@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BScN (McMaster), MScN (D’Youville College), PhD (McMaster)

Assistant Dean of the Graduate Nursing Programs

Lukosius, D., Kilpatrick, K., Kaasalainen, S., Kioke, S., Carter, N., Harbman, P., Bourgeault, I., DiCenso, A. The primary healthcare nurse practitioner role in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 88-113. Dec 1, 2010.
DiCenso, A., Martin-Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Bourgeault, I., Kilpatrick, K., Donald, F., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P., Carter, N., Kioke, S., Abelson, J., McKinlay, R.J., Pasic, D., Wasyluk, B., Vohra, J., Charbonneau-Smith, R. Advanced practice nursing in Canada: Overview of a decision support synthesis. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 15-34. Dec 1, 2010.
Kaasalainen, S., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Harbman, P., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Donald, F., Carter, N., Kioke, S., DiCenso, A. An historical overview of the development of advanced practice nursing roles in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 35-60. Dec 1, 2010.
Martin-Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Harbman, P., Donald, F., Kaasalainen, S., Carter, N., DiCenso, A. Education of advanced practice nurses in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 61-84. Dec 1, 2010.
Kilpatrick, K., Harbman, P., Carter, N., Martin-Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Donald, F., Kaasalainen, S., Kioke, S., Bourgeault, I., DiCenso, A.. The acute care nurse practitioner role in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 114-139. Dec 1, 2010.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Kilpatrick, K., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P., Bourgeault, I., DiCenso, A. The current and future role of clinical nurse specialists in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 140-166. Dec 1, 2010.
Carter, N., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Kaasalainen, S., Donald, F., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Harbman, P., Bourgeault, I., Kioke, S., DiCenso, A. The role of nursing leadership in integrating clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners in healthcare delivery in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 167-185. Dec 1, 2010.
Donald, F., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Kaasalainen, S., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Kioke, S., Carter, N., Harbman, P., Bourgeault, I., DiCenso, A. Clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners: Title confusion and lack of role clarity. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 189-211. Dec 1, 2010.
DiCenso, A., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Abelson, J., Bourgeault, I., Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P. Factors enabling advanced practice nurse roles in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 43, 211-238. Dec 1, 2010.
Kaasalainen, S., Martin-Misener, R., Carter, N., DiCenso, A., Donald, F., Baxter, P. The nurse practitioner role in pain management in long-term care. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(3), 542-551. Feb 9, 2010.
DiCenso, A., Bourgeault, I., Martin-Misener, R., Kaasalainen, S., Kioke, S., Carter, N., Harbman, I., Donald, F., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Kilpatrick, K. Utilization of nurse practitioners to increase patient access to primary healthcare in Canada – Thinking outside the box. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership (Special Issue), 23, 239-259. Dec 1, 2008.

HONOURS

2009 – 2011 CHSRF Postdoctoral FellowProgram in Policy Decision-Making, Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, $100,000.
2006 – 2007 Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Informing the advanced practice nursing role through a needs assessment of patients with advanced prostate cancer, Grant, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Nursing Secretariat, Research – New Project, $20,000.00.

GRANTS

2018 Jan – 2020 Dec Chan, A.K., Moorehead, P., Heddle, N., Carter, N., Emberley, J., Lane, S., Understanding involvement in obstetrics and neonatal decision making: a qualitative study to explore the experiences, preferences and needs of parents of infants at risk or affected by moderate or severe hemophilia A or B, Grant, C17 Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Research Network, Research – New Project, $118,763.00
2017 Sep – 2018 Aug Carter, N., Carroll, S., Wahoush, O., Al Jbour, R., Exploring Access to Healthcare for Adult Newcomers in Hamilton with Non-infectious Chronic Diseases, Grant, Hamilton Community Foundation, Research – New Project, $22,000.00

RESEARCH

Dr. Carter’s primary research interests are advanced practice nursing, supportive care in cancer, systems navigation in primary and community care, health and social systems engagement and knowledge transfer and exchange. In all her research projects, she partners with stakeholders in the community, healthcare organizations, or different levels of government. Her research contributions are published in over 35 peer reviewed publications.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

NUR 745 Qualitative Research Methods, NUR 715 Quantitative Research Methods, NUR 711 Advanced Nursing Practicum, NUR 714 Scholarly Paper

Dr. Carter supervises Masters and PhD students.

UNDERGRADUATE

Dr. Carter has taught in all levels of the undergraduate program. She supervises fourth year students in professional practice and the nursing practicum.

Dr. Nancy Carter

Assistant Dean, Graduate Nursing Programs, and Associate Professor, School of Nursing

carternm@mcmaster.ca

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Vanessa Cavalieri

Assistant Professor

cavalieri@mcmaster.ca

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BA (University of California, Berkeley), MSN (Yale University), PhD – Health Research Methodology (McMaster University)

Assistant Dean, Faculty Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

BIO

Dr. Chen is the Assistant Dean, Faculty Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at McMaster University. Dr. Chen has served on the Board of Directors for the Yale University School of Nursing Alumni Association and is a Delegate of the Association for Yale Alumni. She has also served on the board of directors for the McMaster Children’s Centre. Dr. Chen completed her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley, her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University, and her PhD in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Research Methodology Program, at McMaster University.

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RESEARCH

Dr. Chen’s previous research focused on pediatric asthma and pediatric pain management, and her clinical work as a nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist was in the areas of anesthesia/pain management and pediatric cardiology. Currently, her interests center around 1) implementation and evaluation of innovative education technologies, and 2) the exploration of philosophical and ethical issues in health professions education and education research. She has also studied the implementation and evaluation of online learning and technology-enhanced learning practices in health professions education. Additionally, she explores philosophical and ethical issues in health professions education and has published on subjects such as the hidden curriculum, moral imagination, and student participation in health professions education research.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Chen teaches in the undergraduate nursing program, with focus on the online sections of the Level 4 core courses in the BScN program. She is particularly interested in developing and expanding online learning opportunities for students and faculty.

GRADUATE TEACHING

In the Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Programs, she leads and teaches in the Pathophysiology course the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program and the Leadership and Management in Health Professions Education course in the Master of Health Sciences Education Program.

Dr. Ruth Chen

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, and Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

chenrp@mcmaster.ca

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BSc (Queen’s University), PhD, Medical Sciences (McMaster University)

School of Nursing Science Lead, BScN Undergraduate Education Programs

BIO

Dr. Kirsten Culver began at McMaster University in 2004 as an Assistant Professor. She is currently the Science ?Lead for the BScN Undergraduate Nursing Education Programs, and a permanent Teaching Stream Professor.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Landeen, J., Carr, D., Culver, K., Martin, L., Matthew-Maich, N., Noesgaard, C., Beney-Gadsby, L. (2016). The Impact of Curricular Changes on BScN Students’ Clinical Learning Outcomes. Journal of Nursing Education in Practice 21: 51-58.

HONOURS

2017 McMaster University Student Union Teaching Excellence Award
2014 McMaster University Student Union Teaching Excellence Award
?2013 Teaching Innovation Award, Council of Ontario University Teaching Programs in Nursing
2012 McMaster University Student Union Teaching Excellence Award
2010 McMaster University Student Union Teaching Excellence Award

GRANTS

Lunyk-Child, O., Jewiss, T., Culver, K., Chen, R., Martin, L., Pierazzo, J., Wahoush, O. CASPerTM: An innovative tool to assess the best candidates for admission to the BScN Program. Grant, UN EC, McMaster University, Research – New Project, April 2016 – April 2018, $2000.00
Landeen, J., Martin, L., Noesgaard, C., Culver, K., Matthew-Maich, N., Carr, D. Evaluating the Impact of Pedagogical Innovations: Does the Kaleidoscope Curriculum Make a Difference in the Clinical Practice of Final Year Undergraduate Students? McMaster University Teaching and Learning Grant (Centre for Leadership and Learning). March 2013 – April 2014, $8319.33.

RESEARCH

Dr. Culver’s research interests lie in the scholarship of teaching and learning. Specifically, the methods and strategies used to integrate and implement science curricula into person-based, self-directed professional programs with a health care focus.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Culver’s teaching contributions are primarily in the undergraduate nursing education programs.

HTHSCI 2H03: Introductory Pharmacology

HTHSCI 2HH3: Introductory Microbiology

HTHSCI 3PA2: Integrated Pathophysiology for Nursing

HTHSCI 3PF1: Integrated Pathophysiology for Accelerated Stream

HTHSCI 4NR3: Nursing Research

In her capacity as Science ?Lead, Dr. Culver works directly with members of the Science Plenary Group to ensure that the BScN science courses meet the learning needs of students, and that the design, structure and content of these courses are congruent with the philosophy of the BScN program.

PRESENTATIONS

Angeloni, C., Dinatale, K., Hamiton, K., Lorenc, O., Culver, K, Jennings, B., Flaherty, B. (2016). The Power of Narrative in Family Centered Care: Using patient and family stories to improve patient experience with Diagnostic Imaging Services and McMaster Children’s Hospital. CAPHC Annual Conference: Harnessing Our Strengths: A Shared Vision for Child and Youth Healthcare, October 23 – 25, 2016, Halifax.
Landeen, J., Martin, L., Noesgaard, C., Culver, K., Matthew-Maich, N., Carr, D. (2014). Patterns of Student Performance on Clinical Learning Outcomes: Do Curricular Perspectives Matter? 5^th International Nurse Education Conference, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands.
Landeen, J., Martin, L., Noesgaard, C., Culver, K., Carr, D., Maich, N. (2012). Promoting Educational Research Capacity through Systematic Evaluation of Curricular Innovations. Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Chen, R., Culver, K., Drummond-Young, M., Hanna, E., Hunter, A., Jewiss, T., McCurdy, T., Palma, A., Sinclair, N., Peachey, G., & McKey, C. (2011). Strength from within: Creating a community of leadership practice. Nursing Academic Leadership Conference, Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Quebec City, Quebec.

Dr. Kirsten Culver

Assistant Professor, Nursing

culverk@mcmaster.ca

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B.Sc.N. (McMaster University), Ph.D. (University of Toronto)

Scientific Director, National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Director, HealthEvidence ^TM

BIO

Maureen Dobbins joined the School of Nursing at McMaster University as an Assistant Professor in 1999. Currently a Professor, she holds cross appointments with the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, and the Masters of Science in eHealth program.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Dobbins, M., Traynor, R.L., Workentine, S., Yousefi-Nooraie, R., Yost, J. (2018). Impact of an organization-wide knowledge translation strategy to support evidence-informed public health decision making. BMC Public Health, 18(1):1412. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-6317-5.
Dobbins, M., Watson, S., Read, K., Graham, K., Yousefi Nooraie., R, Levinson, A.J. (2018). A tool that assesses the evidence, transparency, and usability of online health information: Development and reliability assessment. JMIR Aging 1(1):e3. doi: 10.2196/aging.9216.
Yost, J., Mackintosh, J., Read, K., Dobbins, M. (2016). Promoting awareness of key resources for evidence-informed decision making in public health: An evaluation of a webinar series about knowledge translation methods and tools. Frontiers in Public Health, 4, 72, doi:10.3389/fpubh.2016.00072.
Barbara, A.M., Dobbins M., Haynes, R.B., Iorio, A., Lavis, J.N., Raina, P., Levinson, A.J. (2016). The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: Usability evaluation of a unique evidence-based health information website. JMIR Human Factors, doi:10.2196/humanfactors.4800.
Brownson, R., Colditz, G., Dobbins, M., Emmons, K., Kerner, J., Padek, M., Proctor, E., Stange, K. (2015). Concocting that magic elixir: Successful grant application writing in dissemination and implementation research. Clinical and Translational Science, 8, 6:710-716. Available athttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cts.12356/epdf.
Padek, M., Colditz, G., Dobbins, M., Koscielniak, N., Proctor, E.K., Sales, A.E., Brownson, R.C. (2015). Developing educational competencies for dissemination and implementation research training programs: an exploratory analysis using card sorts. Implementation Science, 10:114. Available at http://www.implementationscience.com/content/10/1/114. This article is designated as highly accessed by the journal.
Yousefi-Nooraie, R., Dobbins, M., Marin, A., Hanneman, R., Lohfeld, L. (2015). The evolution of social networks through the implementation of evidence-informed decision-making interventions: a longitudinal analysis of three public health units in Canada. Implementation Science, 10:166. This article is designated as highly accessed by the journal.

HONOURS

01/10	Ann Beckingham Travel Award ($1,000)
07/08	Ann Beckingham Travel Award ($3,000)
09/07	Canadian Public Health Association-2007 Public Health Human Resource Award-Individual
07/07	Ann Beckingham Travel Award ($3,000)
09/07	UCI Medical Centre-2007 Medical Library Association Research Section Research Award ($100)
07/06	Ann Beckingham Travel Award ($3,000)
07/05	Ann Beckingham Travel Award ($3,000)
07/04-06/10	Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Career Scientist ($300,000)
01/02-12/03	Canadian Health Services Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship ($97,500)
09/00	Canadian Policy Research Awards Graduate Student Prize
01/00-12/01	Canadian Institutes of Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship ($75,000)
09/99	University of Toronto PhD Open Fellowship ($3,600)
09/98	National Health Research Development Program Doctoral Fellowship ($18,000)
09/98	University of Toronto PhD Open Fellowship ($7,200)

GRANTS

Granting Agency: Public Health Agency of Canada
Title: The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Support Period: April 2015 – March 2020
Amount: $5,671,182.00
Investigator: Dobbins, M. (Scientific Director)

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Title: Supporting evidence-informed public health decision making in cancer prevention
Support Period: March 2015 – February 2017
Amount: $200,000
Investigators: Dobbins, M., Yost, J., Neudorf, C., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Levinson,
A. J.

Granting Agency: KT Canada Seed Funding
Title: Virtual Interactive Knowledge Translation: A Pilot Study
Support Period: July 2013-December 2013
Amount: $30,000
Investigators: Dobbins, M.,DeCorby, K., Husson, H., Traynor, R.

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Dissemination Grant
Title: Getting the word out to public health: Sharing the results of the Partnerships for Health Systems Improvement project
Support Period: March 2013-March 2014
Amount: $25,000
Investigators: Dobbins, M., DeCorby, K.L., Traynor, R., Yost, J.

Granting Agency: Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative
Title: McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Support Period: January 2013-January 2018
Amount: $827,715
Investigators: Dobbins, M., Haynes, R.B., Lavis, J.N., Levinson, A., Raina, P.

Granting Agency: CIHR Knowledge Translation Supplement
Title: Tailored messaging and health-evidence.ca: Delivering public health to decision makers.
Support Period: February 2012-January 2013
Amount: $100,000
Investigators: Dobbins, M., DeCorby, K., Husson, H., Traynor, R., Yost, J.

Granting Agency: Public Health Agency of Canada
Title: The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools
Support Period: April 2011 – March 2015
Amount: $6,533,000.00
Investigator: Dobbins, M. (Scientific Director)

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Title: Working together toward evidence-informed public health in Canada: Turning research into action
Support Period: March 2011-February 2012
Amount: $ 99,946
Investigators: Dobbins, M., DeCorby, K.L., Robeson, P., Traynor, R.

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Partnerships for Health System Improvement ($350,000); Ontario Public Health Units ($150,000)
Title: A Tailored, Collaborative Strategy to Develop Capacity and Facilitate Evidence-informed Public Health Decision Making
Support Period: January 2010-January 2013
Amount: $500,000 (3 years)
Investigators: Dobbins, M., Kyle, R., Timmings, C., Ward, M., Cava, M., Clarke, C., Pietrusiak, M., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Jack, S., Kothari, A., Lemieux- Charles, L., McKibbon, K.A., Peirson, L., Sibbald, S.

Granting Agency: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Title: Do Tailored Messages Promote Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Breast Cancer Prevention
Support Period: August 2008-July 2010
Amount: $299,130 (2 years)
Investigators: Dobbins, M., Cameron, R., DiCenso A., Bryant-Lukosius D., Ciliska D.K., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Jack, S., Brouwers, M.C.

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Knowledge Translation in Mental Health and Addictions NET grant application
Title: Optimizing the Health of Women with Substance Use Issues and their Children
Support Period: July 2008-June 2013
Amount: $1,447,990 (5 years)
Investigators: Niccols, A.(Nominated PI), Dobbins, M.(PI), Sword, W.(PI), Henderson, J., Smith, P., Thabane, L., DeWit, D., Lipman, E., Milligan, K., Jack, S., Schmidt, L., Dooley, M.

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Title: Scoping Review: Use of evidence from systematic reviews in decision making
Support Period: February 2008-January 2009
Amount: $99,268 (1 year)
Investigators: Straus, S., Dobbins, M., Lavis, J.N, Brouwers, M.C., McKibbon, K.A., Angus, D., Shepperd, S., Ma, J., Khandwala, F., Armson, H.A., Young, C., Perrier, L.

Granting Agency: City of Hamilton, Public Health Services
Title: Evidence-Informed Public Health Decision Making
Support Period: May 2007-April 2009
Amount: $236,328 (2 years)
Investigators: Dobbins, M.

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Title: Exploring Knowledge Brokering in Public Health: A Natural Phenomenon
Support Period: January 2005 – July 2007
Amount $194,000 (2 ½ years)
Investigators: Dobbins, M., Jack, S., Ciliska, D., Thomas, H., Manske, S., Cameron, R.

Granting Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Title: Evaluating Evidence on the Knowledge Broker: Comparing Strategies to Support Decision Maker’s Translation of Evidence on Physical Activity and Healthy Body Weight Among Children
Support Period: September 2003 – September 2006
Amount: $558,000 (3 years)
Investigators: Dobbins, M., Ciliska, D., Thomas, H., Manske, S., Green, L., Cameron, R., Hanna, S., Mills, C., DeCorby, K.

RESEARCH

Maureen’s research efforts have sought to understand knowledge translation and exchange and evidence-informed decision making among public health decision makers in Canada. Studies have included: identification of barriers and facilitators to research use; understanding the information needs of public health decision makers at the local, provincial and federal level; evaluating the use of systematic reviews in provincial policies; exploring where research evidence fits into the decision-making process; evaluating the impact of knowledge translation strategies, and exploring knowledge brokering in public health. On March 10, 2005 Maureen launched Health Evidence^TM, a registry that houses all reviews evaluating the effectiveness of public health and health promotion interventions published since 1995. The value of this registry is that it meets the need for a single source of high quality effectiveness evidence in public health/health promotion, a need clearly articulated by Canadian public health decision makers. In December, 2011, Maureen assumed the role of Scientific Director for the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT), one of six National Collaborating Centres for Public Health in Canada. The NCCMT provides leadership and expertise in evidence-informed decision making to Canadian public health practitioners and organizations. Some of the resources available from NCCMT include: self-paced online learning modules suitable for professional development; a searchable database of methods and tools to support knowledge translation in public health; OutbreakHelp, a searchable, online platform for sharing information and resources gathered from around the world on Ebola prevention, management and control; and a series of short plain language videos explaining some common but often misunderstood terms and concepts related to using evidence in public health practice.

Dr. Maureen Dobbins

Professor, School of Nursing

dobbinsm@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BScN (University of Ottawa), Masters – Anthropology & Health (McMaster), PhD – Anthropology & Health (McMaster) Post-Doc – Graduate Studies at McMaster

Indigenous Health Initiative Lead, School of Nursing / Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neuroscience, Faculty of Health Science
Indigenous Early Career Women’s Heart and Brain Health Chair. Project Title: Understanding & Mending ‘Broken’ Hearts: Linking European Colonization and Indigenous Women’s Heart Health
Mending Broken Hearts

BIO

Dr. Downey is a woman of Ojibwe and Celtic heritage, a mother and a grandmother. She is a medical anthropologist and joined the School of Nursing at McMaster in March of 2017. She is cross-appointed with the Department of Psychiatry and Neuro-Behavioural Sciences and is appointed as the Indigenous Health Lead for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster. She holds a Heart & Stroke Foundation – Canadian Institute of Health Research – Chair in Indigenous Women’s Heart and Brain Health. She is also the A/Director of the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Downey, B. (2020). Completing the circle: Towards the achievement of IND-equity – A culturally relevant health equity model by/for Indigenous populations. Witness: The Canadian Journal of Critical Nursing Discourse, 2(1), 97-110 https://doi.org/ 10.25071/2291-5796.59
Yeung, S., Ge, Y., Shanbhag, D., Liu, A., Downey, B., Hill, K., Martin-Hill, D., Amster, E., McKnight, C., & Wahi, G. (2020). A collective education mentorship model (CEMM): Responding to the TRC calls to action in undergraduate Indigenous health teaching. International Journal for Students As Partners, 4(1), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v4i1.3878

HONOURS

Dr. Downey was the 2014 Faculty of Social Science Valedictorian.

She has received the YWCA – Woman of Distinction – Lifetime Recognition award in 2014.

GRANTS

Downey, B. Understanding & Mending ‘Broken’ Hearts: Linking European Colonization and Indigenous Women’s Heart Health, and resiliency-focused approaches to health literacy. This award is offered by the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, the Institute of Gender and Health and the Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Downey, B. ‘Chee Keykaydung [sharing knowledge] & Maamwi-Gnawending [caring together] Project funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) through the Partnership Engage Grant.
Downey, B. Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. A Faculty of Health Sciences Education Innovation Fund offered by the McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory (MERIT).
Downey, B. Developing Indigenous Health Learning Resources: Co-Creating a Harmonized Process for Student Participation. Leadership in Teaching and Learning Fellowship offered by the Paul R. MacPherson Institute.
Downey, B. (PI), Gabel, C. (Co-PI), Parent, M. (co-PI), Hill, K. (Co-Knowledge), Strachan P. (Co-Knowledge), McKnight, C. (Co-Knowledge). Understanding Indigenous perception of heart health: Using photovoice to foster transformational outcomes in the development of culturally relevant approaches to cardiovascular care for Indigenous people. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Catalyst Research Grant – Indigenous Approaches to Wellness.
Downey, B., Gabel, C., & Michele Parent-Bergeron. Understanding Indigenous perception of heart health; using photovoice to foster transformational outcomes in the development of culturally relevant approaches to cardiovascular care for Indigenous people. Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Catalyst Grant. $111,640. 2018-2019
Downey, B. (Co-PI), Hill, K (NPI). Juddah’s Place – An Indigenous Evaluation Project. A CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Health (IAPH) and Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) funded project.

Downey, B. (Co-PI), Preston, J. (co-PI). Authentic Indigenous Research Partnerships – A McMaster University Inter-disciplinary Fund project.

Dunn, J., Hwang, S. (co-PIs), Downey, B. Basic Income Pilot Project – Co-PI A Ministry of Community and Social Services funded project.

RESEARCH

Current research interests include Indigenous health, health literacy and Indigenous Traditional knowledge and health/research system reform for Indigenous populations.

Dr. Downey is currently affiliated as an Associate Researcher with the Well Living House at St. Michael’s Hospital. The Well Living House is an action research centre that is focused on Indigenous* infant, child and family health and well-being.

Dr. Downey has participated on multiple, national and international Indigenous research policy initiatives including:

Two-term member of the Canadian Institute of Health Research- Institute of Aboriginal Health, Institute Advisory Board

Planner and participant to the International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge Development (INIHKD)

Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Health Organization whose mandate included a strong research-knowledge translation focus

As part of her Post-doctoral role with the Department of Graduate Studies at McMaster, Dr. Downey led the development of the innovative Indigenous Undergraduate Summer Research Scholars Program (IUSRS) and the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute (MIRI).

Dr. Bernice Downey

Associate Dean, Indigenous Health, Faculty of Health Sciences

downebe@mcmaster.ca

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Robin Enns

Assistant Professor, Teaching Track

ennsr2@mcmaster.ca McMaster Experts Profile

RN, BScN, MSc, PhD (McMaster University), Graduate Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research

?Co-Scientific Director, Aging Community and Health Research Unit (ACHRU)
McMaster Institute for Research on Aging
Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC)
Acting Lead, McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging

BIO

Dr. Ganann first joined the School of Nursing at McMaster in 2006 as a part-time faculty member and became a full-time Assistant Professor in 2017. She teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. She is Co-Scientific Director of the Aging, Community and Health Research Unit, the Acting Lead of the McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging (OSSU Research Centre of Aging), and the Lead of the Primary Health Care – Patient Expertise in Research Collaboration (part of the Innovations Strengthening Primary Health Care through Research network). Dr. Ganann is also a researcher with the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging. Dr. Ganann’s research program is focused on integrated health and social service delivery innovations to promote physical and mental health, and mobility among community-dwelling older adults. Her previous research has explored mental health and health services accessibility for immigrant women.

ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7566-8932

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Teggart, K., Moore, C., Sherifali, D., Fitzpatrick-Lewis, D., Coletta, G., Phillips, S.M., Newbold, K.B., Alvarez, E., Kuspinar, A., Kennedy, C.C., Santaguida, P.L., Ganann, R. Community-Based Group Physical Activity and/or Nutrition Interventions to Promote Health and Mobility in Older Adults: An Umbrella Review. BMC Geriatrics 22, 539 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03170-9 .
Teggart, K., Ganann, R., Sihota, D., Moore, C., Keller, H., Senson, C., Phillips, S.M., Neil-Sztramko, S.E. Group based nutrition interventions to promote health and mobility in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. Public Health Nutrition 2022 May 16:1-133. DOI: 10.1017/S136898002200115X.
Urajnik, D., Ganann, R. (Co-primary authors), Gill, P.J. Patient oriented research: Enhancing partnership-engaged knowledge mobilization for impact. Healthcare Quarterly 24(Special Issue) April 2022 : 107-110. DOI:10.12927/hcq.2022.2676.
Gill, P.J., Urajnik, D., Ganann, R. Empowering and accelerating impacts of patient oriented research. Healthcare Quarterly 24(Special Issue) April 2022 : 5-9. DOI:10.12927/hcq.2022.26781.
Scurr, T., Ganann, R., Sibbald, S. L., Valaitis, R., & Kothari, A. (2022). Evaluating public participation in a deliberative dialogue: A single case study. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, x(x), 1-13. DOI: 0.34172/IJHPM.2022.6588.
Ploeg, J., Markle-Reid, M., Valaitis, R., Fisher, K., Ganann, R., Blais, J., Chambers, T., Connors, R., Gruneir, A., Légaré, F., MacIntyre, J., Montelpare, W., Paquette, J-S., Poitras, M-E., Riveroll, A., Yous, M-L., on behalf of the ACHRU-CPP Research Team. The Aging, Community and Health Research Unit Community Partnership Program for older adults with diabetes and multiple chronic conditions: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Ploeg et al. BMC Geriatrics (2022) 22:99 https://DOI.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02651-7.
Ravensbergen-Hodgins, L., Newbold, B., Ganann, R., Sinding, C. 2021 ‘Mobility Work’: Older Adults’ Experiences Using Public Transportation. Journal of Transport Geography Volume 97, Dec. 2021 DOI.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2021.103221
Lokker, C., Ganann, R., Gentles, S.J., Jezrawi, R., Tahir, I., Okelana, O., Yousif, C., Iorio, A., Valaitis, R. 2021 Knowledge translation strategies for sharing evidence-based health information with older adults and their caregivers: Findings from a co-design study. BMC Geriatrics. Nov 23;21(1):665. DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02588-x.
Markle-Reid M, Ganann R, Ploeg J, Heald-Taylor G, Kennedy L, McAiney C, Valaitis R. Engagement of older adults with multimorbidity as patient research partners: Lessons from a patient-oriented research program. J Comorb. 2021 Mar 17;11:2633556521999508. doi: 10.1177/2633556521999508. PMID: 33796472; PMCID: PMC7975523.
Ganann, R.,Peacock, S., Garnett, A., Northwood, M., Hyde, A., Bookey-Bassett, S., Kennedy, L., Markle-Reid, M., Ploeg, J., Valaitis, R. (2019). Capacity development among academic trainees in community-based primary health care research: The Aging, Community and Health Research Unit Experience. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 20, E139. doi:10.1017/S1463423619000732
Ganann, R., Weeres, A., Lam, A., Chung, H., & Valaitis, R., (2019) Optimizing the home health nursing workforce in Canada: A scoping review. Health & Social Care in the Community. 00:1-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12797

Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: a psychometric systematic review.

Belita E, Squires JE, Yost J, Ganann R, Burnett T, Dobbins M.BMC Nurs. 2020 May 27;19:44. doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32514242

Study protocol for a hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms: a pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial.

Markle-Reid M, McAiney C, Ganann R, Fisher K, Gafni A, Gauthier AP, Heald-Taylor G, McElhaney J, Ploeg J, Urajnik DJ, Valaitis R, Whitmore C.BMC Geriatr. 2020 Jul 10;20(1):240. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01638-0.PMID: 32650732

Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: a psychometric systematic review.

Belita E, Squires JE, Yost J, Ganann R, Burnett T, Dobbins M.BMC Nurs. 2020 May 27;19:44. doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32514242

Study protocol for a hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms: a pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial.

Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: a psychometric systematic review.

Belita E, Squires JE, Yost J, Ganann R, Burnett T, Dobbins M.BMC Nurs. 2020 May 27;19:44. doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32514242

Study protocol for a hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms: a pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial.

Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: a psychometric systematic review.

Belita E, Squires JE, Yost J, Ganann R, Burnett T, Dobbins M.BMC Nurs. 2020 May 27;19:44. doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32514242

Study protocol for a hospital-to-home transitional care intervention for older adults with multiple chronic conditions and depressive symptoms: a pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial.

HONOURS

Postdoctoral Leadership Award, Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary, McMaster University, 2017
TUTOR-PHC Fellowship, CIHR, 2014-2015 ($50,000)
CIHR Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, 2010-2013 ($150,000)

GRANTS

MacNeil, M. Ganann, R. (Co-PIs), Barker, J., Bayliss, L., Beleno, R., Boyle, J., Cruickshank, C., Huang, M., Leid, C., Ludwig, C., Stans, J., Ramsden, V. Making Primary Care Data Reports meaningful to the public: Co-produced infographics comparing Greater Hamilton Health Network and Ontario-based data. Applied Health Research Question, INSPIRE-PHC/Ministry of Health; $15,000. 2022-2023
Ganann, R., Neil-Sztramko, S., Phillips, S., Kennedy, C., Newbold, B., Alvarez, L.,Kuspinar, A. (Co-PIs), and the EMBOLDEN team (incl. Sherifali, D., Gillett, J., Santaguida, P., Beauchamp, M., Abelson, J., Flynn, T., Verschoor, C., Mulvale, G., Markle-Reid, M., Griffin, M., Agarwal, G., Thabane, L., Raina, P, MacNeil, M., Teggart, K.) The EMBOLDEN trial: Enhancing physical and community mobility in older adults with health inequities using community co-design of a complex intervention incorporating exercise, nutrition, social participation and system navigation – MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre. MIRA Dixon Hall; $300,000. 2022 – 2024
Ganann, R., MacNeil, M. Patient Expertise in Research Collaboration (PERC) – Primary Health Care. Innovations Strengthening Primary Healthcare through Research (INSPIRE) – Ontario SPOR Support Unit (OSSU); Sub-Grant to McMaster University; $300,000. 2022 – 2026
Lewis, G., MacPhail, C., Murphy, C., Pelletier, M., Ramdass, S., Roche, B., Banerjee, A., Belanger, M., Cafazzo, J., Campbell, D., Carpentier, A., Castle, D., de Mestral, C., Despres, J.P., Dogba, J., Forbes, T., Ganann, R., Griever, M., Kastner, M., King, M., Lipscombe, L., Maberly, D., Markle-Reid, M., McGavock, J., Perkins, B., Rac, V., Rochon, P., Selby, P., Senior, P., Sherifali, D., Tchernof, A., Weisman, A., Witteman, H., Yeung Laiwah, R.; Diabetes Action Canada – Mobilizing Knowledge and Implementing Equitable and Cost-Effective Health and Social Care Services for Persons Living with Diabetes in Canada. CIHR SPOR Networks – Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Science Grant (2021-12-14); $3,750,000. 2022-2026
Ganann, R., MacNeil, M. Patient Expertise in Research Collaboration (PERC) – Primary Health Care Capacity Building. Strategy for Patient Oriented Research Capacity Building – OSSU; Sub-Grant to McMaster University; $90,000. 2021 – 2024
Fergusson, D., Hayes, A., Abelson, J., Ganann, R., Gauthier, A., Gill, P., Jones, C., Langford, L., Lavis, J., Persaud, N., Rochon, P., Schull, M., Smith, M., Srinivasan, V., Stewart, M., Taylor, K., Terry, A., Urajnik, D. (Co-PIs); Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit: Ontario’s Catalyst for Patient-Oriented Research;CIHR SPOR SUPPORT Unit Phase II; $55,803,461 (CIHR $34,199,145; In-kind $21,604,316); other: SPOR SUPPORT Unit grant. 2021–2026
Markle-Reid, M., Ganann, R., Abelson, J, Costa, A, Fisher, K., Griffith, L., Sherifali, D., Vrkljan, B, Bassim, C., Beauchamp, M., Boyko, J., Carroll, S., Dolovich, L., Duong, M., Falbo, T., Kaasalainen S., Lamarche L., Lavis, J., Luyckx J., Ma, J., Mangin, D., Nair K., Northwood, M., Papaioannou A., Petrie, P., Raina P., Tarride, J-E., Weldon, D., Wilson, M.; OSSU SPOR Research Centre on Aging; CIHR SPOR Support Unit – Phase II, $1,500,000; operating grant. 2021–2026
Ganann, R., Neil-Sztramko, S., Phillips, S., Kennedy, C., Newbold, B., Alvarez, L., Valaitis, R., Kuspinar, A., and the EMBOLDEN Team (including Abelson, J., Agarwal, G., Fisher, K., Gillett, J., Raina, P., Markle-Reid, M., Thabane, L., Flynn, T., Verschoor, C., Sherifali, D., Santaguida, P., Mulvale, G., Vassilev, I., Keller, H., Griffin, M., Beauchamp, M., Orr, E., MacNeil, M.); The EMBOLDEN trial: Enhancing MoBility in OLDEr adults using commuNity co-design; Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)—Multisectoral Partnerships to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease Funding Program; $983,565 with $1,435,314 matched funds from Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging; research grant. 2021–2024
Ganann, R.; Ontario Early Researcher Award; Ministry of Colleges and Universities; $100,000 with $50,000 matched funds from the School of Nursing, McMaster University, and $40,000 in operating costs from the Government of Ontario; personnel award. 2021–2025
Abelson, J., Abebe, A., Boothe, K., Chakraborty, C., Davidson, A., Ganann, R., Hassanein, K., Ibhawoh, B., McKay, I., Moll, S., Mulvale, G., van der Linden, C., Wilson, M. Strengthening health policy in Canada through leadership in public engagement: Looking to 2025 and beyond. McMaster Canada Project; $500,000; research grant. 2020–2022
Ganann, R., Phillips, S., Kennedy, C., Newbold, B., Alvarez, L., Neil-Sztramko, S., Valaitis, R., Kuspinar, A., (Co-PIs) and the Nutrition, Exercise, and Mobility Team (incl. Leong, D., Sherifali, D., Gillett, J., Beauchamp, M., Abelson, J., Ionnidis, G. Flynn, T., Santaguida, P., Verschoor, C., Agarwal, G., Mulvale, G., Markle-Reid, M., Griffin, M., Bassim, C., Raina, P., Thabane, L., Keller, H., Fisher, K. Enhancing physical and social MoBility, sOcial participation, and system navigation in oLDEr adults with health inequities using commuNity co-design: the EMBOLDEN trial. Labarge Centre for Mobility on Aging: Targeted Call for Proposals on Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism: 2019 – 2023 $1,000,000. https://mira.mcmaster.ca/research/research-projects/the-embolden-trial
Ploeg, J., Markle-Reid., M., Valaitis, R. (Co-PIs). Co-Principal Applicants: Dicerni, P., Fisher, K., Ganann, R., Graham, P., Grunier, A., Johnson, B., Légaré, F., Mansell, L., Montelpare, W.J., Reid, P., Tang, F., Upshur, R., Co-Applicants: Ben Charif, A., Blais, J., Eurich, D., Gafni., A., Lewis, G., MacCallum, L., Paquette, J-S., Pritchard, J., Sadowski, C.A., Sherifali, D., Thabane, L., Whiteside, C., & Williamson, T. ACHRU Community Partnership Program for Diabetes Self-Management for Older Adults: Canada. CIHR Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations Network – Programmatic Grant (2017). (2018 – 2023; $1,846,062; Matching in-kind: $654,563).

RESEARCH

Dr. Ganann’s research interests include: health services and policy research, primary health care, patient-oriented research, knowledge translation and implementation science, health equity, healthy aging, and evidence-informed decision making. In her research, she partners with patients, caregivers, communities, providers, and decision makers.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

2020 ?- present: NUR 715
2017: NUR 712?

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Ganann has taught in all levels of the undergraduate program. Dr. Ganann contributes to community health nursing courses in the undergraduate curriculum. She supervises fourth year students in community-based professional practice and research placements.

PRESENTATIONS

Invited

Ganann, R., & Beleno, R. (June 8, 2022). Patient partners and researchers working together: Aging, Community and Health Research Unit – Community Partnership Program for Diabetes Self-Management for Older Adults – Canada. British Columbia Patient Safety and Quality Council. [Virtual oral presentation]
Ganann, R. (March 25, 2022). Advancing community-based diabetes care for older adults through innovative health care delivery models: Aging, Community and Health Research Unit – Community Partnership Program for Diabetes Self-Management for Older Adults – Canada. 4^th Annual Joint Cardiovascular-Diabetes Symposium. University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, ON. [Virtual oral presentation].
Ganann, R., Neil-Sztramko, S. (January 29, 2021) Applying co-design methods to development and testing of a novel intervention to support mobility and address health inequities in older adults: the EMBOLDEN study. Centre for Ageing Research Online Seminar Series. Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK. [Virtual oral presentation].

Peer-reviewed

Ganann, R., Teggart, K., Wang, A., Nadarajah, A., Moore, C., Carter, N., Neil-Sztramko, S. (May 23-25, 2022), Effectiveness of System Navigation Programs Linking Primary Care with Community-Based Health and Social Services: A Systematic Review. 22^nd International Conference on Integrated Care. [Virtual oral presentation]
Teggart, K., Ganann, R., Sihota, D., Moore, C., Phillips, S.M., Keller, H., Neil-Sztramko, S.E. (November 19–23, 2021). Group-based nutrition interventions to promote healthy eating among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review to inform community co-design. North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 49th Annual Meeting. [Virtual oral presentation, on-demand and live].
Ganann, R., MacNeil, M., Moore, C., Alvarez, E., Newbold, K.B., Neil-Sztramko, S., Phillips, S.M., Kuspinar, A., Orr, E. (November 19–23, 2021). The EMBOLDEN Co-design study: Partnering with older adults and communities to develop a community program to enhance mobility. North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 49th Annual Meeting. [Virtual oral presentation, on-demand and live].
Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Teggart, K., Moore, C., Sherifali, D, Fitzpatrick-Lewis, D., Coletta, G., Phillips, S.M., Newbold, K.B., Alvarez, E., Kuspinar, A., Kennedy, C.C., Santaguida, P.L, Ganann, R. (November 19–23, 2021). Community-Based Physical Activity and/or Nutrition Interventions to Promote Mobility in Older Adults: An Umbrella Review. North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 49th Annual Meeting. [Virtual oral presentation, on-demand and live].
Ganann, R., Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Phillips, S., Newbold, B., Alvarez, E., Kuspinar, A., Kennedy, C., Moore, C., MacNeil M., Teggart, K. (October 4–7, 2021). The EMBOLDEN study: Using intervention co-design to enhance physical and community mobility in older adults. 1st North American Conference on Integrated Care. [Virtual oral presentation].
MacNeil, M., Ganann, R., Abelson, J., Sherifali, D., Fitzpatrick-Lewis, D., Markle-Reid, M., Raina, P. (2021). What is the impact of older adult PPI in health research? A systematic review. Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research Annual Conference. Toronto, ON, Canada. [Virtual poster presentation].

These presentations showcase a number of current projects which have not yet been published:

Ganann, R., Valaitis, R., Kothari, A., Terry, A., Agarwal, G., Murray, N., Vasilev, I., Rogers, A. Building a safe, healthy, and socially-connected social housing environment with primary care, public health and residents. 47^th North American Primary Care Research Group Conference, November 16-20, 2019. Toronto, ON, Canada. [Oral presentation].
Ganann, R., MacNeil, M., Moore, C., Alvarez, E., Newbold, K.B., Neil-Sztramko, S., Phillips, S.M., Kuspinar, A., Orr, E. (November 19–23, 2021). The EMBOLDEN Co-design study: Partnering with older adults and communities to develop a community program to enhance mobility. North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) 49th Annual Meeting. [Virtual oral presentation, on-demand and live].
MacNeil, M., Ganann, R., Abelson, J., Sherifali, D., Fitzpatrick-Lewis, D., Markle-Reid, M., Raina, P. (2021). What is the impact of older adult PPI in health research? A systematic review. Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research Annual Conference. Toronto, ON, Canada. [Virtual poster presentation].
Ganann, R., Valaitis, R., Kothari, A., Terry, A., Agarwal, G., Murray, N., Vasilev, I., Rogers, A. Building a safe, healthy, and socially-connected social housing environment with primary care, public health and residents. 47^th North American Primary Care Research Group Conference, November 16-20, 2019. Toronto, ON, Canada. [Oral presentation].

Dr. Rebecca Ganann

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

ganann@mcmaster.ca

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Stephen Gandza

Assistant Professor

gandzas@mcmaster.ca

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Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, McMaster University

CIHR Health Systems Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher

Youth Substance Use Faculty Lead, Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research

Associate, Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton Mental Health and Addictions Research Program

Affiliate, Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance use, University of Sydney

BIO

Dr. Jillian Halladay joined the School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor in January 2024. Dr. Halladay currently holds a Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award, co-funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, McMaster University, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Dr. Halladay is also a Faculty Member and Youth Substance Use Lead with the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, Associate of the Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton Mental Health and Addictions Research Program, and Affiliate of the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use (University of Sydney, Australia).

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Halladay, J., Visontay, R., Slade, T., Devine, E., Smout, S., Andrews, J. L., Champion, K., Teesson, M., Sunderland, M. (2024). Across the multiverse: Exploring a diverse set of specifications related to cross-sectional and prospective associations between adolescent alcohol use and emotional problems. Psychological Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291724002502
Halladay, J., Sunderland, M., Chapman, C., Teesson, M., Slade, T. (2024). The InterSECT framework: A proposed model for explaining population-level trends in substance use and emotional concerns. American Journal of Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwae013
Halladay, J., Sunderland, M., Chapman, C., Repchuk, R., Georgiades, K., Boak, A., Hamilton, H., Slade, T. (2024). Examining temporal trends in psychological distress and the co-occurrence of common substance use in a population-based sample of grades 7-12 students from 2013-2019. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-024-02619-z
Halladay, J., Stead, V., McCarron, C., Kennedy, M., King, K., Venantius, M., Carter, A., Syan, S., Matthews, M., Khoshroo, S., Massey, M., Rahman, L., Burns, J., MacKillop, E., Raymond, H., MacKillop, J. (2023). Initial insights from a quality improvement initiative to develop an evidence-informed young adult substance use program. The Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. PMID: 37534112
Halladay, J., Georgiades, K., MacKillop, J., Lipman, E., Pires, P., Duncan, L. (2023). Identifying patterns of substance use and mental health concerns among adolescents in an outpatient mental health program using latent profile analysis. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-023-02188-7
Halladay, J., MacKillop, J., Munn, C., Amlung, M., Georgiades, K. (2022). Individual-and school-level patterns of substance use and mental health symptoms in a population-based sample of secondary students: A multilevel latent profile analysis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109647
Halladay, , Horricks, L., Amlung, M., MacKillop, J., Munn, C., Nasir, Z., *Woock, R., Georgiades, K. (2021). The CAMP study: Feasibility and clinical correlates of standardized assessments of substance use in a youth psychiatric inpatient sample. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-021-00403-4
Halladay, J., *Woock, R., El-Khechen, H., Munn, C., MacKillop, J, Amlung, M., Ogrodnik, M., Favotto, L., Aryal, K., Noori, A., Kiflen, M., Georgiades, K. (2020). Patterns of substance use among adolescents: A systematic review. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108222
Halladay, J.E., Munn, C., Boyle, M., Jack, S.M., Georgiades, K. (2019). Temporal changes in the cross-sectional associations between cannabis use, suicidal ideation, and depression in a nationally representative sample of Canadian adults in 2012 compared to 2002. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1177/0706743719854071
Halladay, J., Scherer, J., MacKillop, J., *Woock, R., Petker, T., Linton, V., Munn, C. (2019). Brief interventions for cannabis use in emerging adults: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and evidence map. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2019.107565

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GRANTS (ACTIVE)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research Project Grant (2023-2028) “Leveraging an existing longitudinal observational cohort to understand the impacts of cannabis legalization and the COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol and cannabis use in at-risk young adults.” Role: Co-applicant
Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas Grant (2024-2026). “Standing on the shoulders of giants: Harmonising 40 years of data to revolutionise Australia’s response to increases in psychological distress.” Role: Co-Investigator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Award (2024-2028). “Breaking barriers: Improving engagement & treatment for young adults with co-occurring substance use & mental health concerns.” Role: Chief Applicant
Matilda Centre Lived Experience Partnership Grant (2024-2025) “Co-designing a Canadian adaptation of the Inroads e-intervention for young adults with co-occurring anxiety and risky drinking.” Role: Co-Investigator
Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence (2025-2029). PREvention of Mental Illness and Substance usE (PREMISE) Next Generation: New targets, New Interventions.” Role: Associate Investigator.

RESEARCH

Dr. Halladay’s program of work is designed to deepen our understanding of the co-occurrence of mental health and substance use concerns with two overarching objectives: 1) to characterize patterns of co-occurrence across time and development and identify risk and resiliency factors related to these patterns, and 2) to create and evaluate tailored prevention and early interventions related to this co-occurrence. Her Health Systems Impact embedded research is specifically centered around deepening our understanding of young adults, aged 17 to 25, who enter the adult hospital system with substance use concerns. Dr. Halladay also has clinical experience related to inpatient, emergency, and outpatient youth mental health and substance use and has supported the development and evaluation of several interventions for young people, including the Young Adult Substance Use Program (YA-SUP) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. Dr. Halladay’s clinical and research roles are all grounded in identifying, contributing to, and utilizing the best available evidence to improve the lives of youth.

COURSES (UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE TEACHING)

Dr. Halladay has been teaching Nursing Research (4NR3) since 2017, teaches nursing Critical Appraisal (3C04), and is the current course lead of the graduate nursing Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Health Research course (NUR715).

Dr. Halladay is currently accepting thesis undergraduate and graduate students interested in exploring and understanding substance use and mental health concerns among youth and/or quantitative health research methods.

Dr. Jillian Halladay

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

halladje@mcmaster.ca

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Cynthia Hammond has been teaching in McMaster BScN curriculum since 1997 when she started as a sessional instructor at McMaster. In 2006, she joined the McMaster-Mohawk-Conestoga Collaborative BScN Program as a full time Adjunct BScN Professor at Mohawk site. Cynthia has held various teaching and leadership positions including, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Student Advisory role on MUNSS, Mohawk BScN Awards Chair, Teaching and Coordinator positions within the Basic A and E Stream of the Collaborative Program. Cynthia is a graduate of the McMaster BScN (Post RN, class of 1997) and University of Toronto MN Acute Care NP (class of 2000).

SELECT PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS:

Matthew-Maich, N., Martin, L., Ackermann-Rainville, R., Hammond, C., Palma, A., Roche, C., Shermet, D., & Stone, R. (2016). Baccalaureate nursing student perceptions of what makes an effective problem-based (PBL) tutor. Nursing Standard, Vol 31, No.12,p. 48-59.
Matthew-Maich, N., Martin, L., Ackermann-Rainville, R., Hammond, C., Palma, A., Shermet, D., & Stone, R. (2015) Student perceptions of effective nurse educators in professional practice, Nursing Standard, 29(34), 45-48.
Matthew-Maich, N., Palma A., Stone, R., Martin, L., Ackerman-Rainville, R.,
Hammond, C., Roche, C., Sheremet, D. (2013) What makes an effective teacher? Listening to the voice of our students. Presented at the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Conference, Collaborative Synergy: Teams, Scholarship and Capacity Building in Nursing Research, Vancouver, Canada.
Hammond, C., Matthew-Maich, N., Palma A., Stone, R., Martin, L., Ackerman-Rainville, R., Roche, C., Sheremet, D. (2013), Whole Person Teaching Makes an Effective Baccalaureate Nursing Teacher: Student Voices Enlighten Us. Presented at the First International Congress on Whole Person Care Montreal, QC, Canada.

RESEARCH INTEREST:

Cynthia has over thirty years of nursing experience including background in medical, oncology, hematology adult and pediatric clinical settings. Cynthia’s research interests include clinical teaching and use of simulation in nursing education. Cynthia has been actively engaged in the development of PBL/ PBL scenarios and creation of high-fidelity simulation experiences for learners.

COURSES and TEACHING:

Cynthia has taught in all levels of the BScN curriculum in theoretical, lab courses and professional practice (clinical) courses. Her love for nursing combined with her passion for teaching has been the foundation to support learners from McMaster University and Mohawk College nursing programs. As a teaching professor, Cynthia is a strong student advocate who is committed to providing quality learning experiences for learners and to graduate effective future generations of professional nurses who are great problem solvers, critical thinkers, collaborative team members and exceptional researchers.

Cynthia Hammond

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

hammonc@mcmaster.ca

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BNSc (Queen’s University), MHA (University of New South Wales), MSFNP & DNP (D’Youville College)

BIO

Ruth Hannon first joined McMaster in 2000 as a Sessional tutor with the School of Nursing. Presently she is a Teaching Professor with the School and holds a joint appointment as a Nurse Practitioner with the Caroline Family Health team in Burlington.

Ruth has a Bachelor of Nursing Science from Queen’s University, a Master of Health Administration from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and a Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York.

Ruth’s clinical background includes Cardiovascular nursing with experience as an ICU nurse, ICU clinician and Acute Care Course Coordinator in Sydney, Australia, Critical Care nurse with Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, and currently working in Family Practice as an NP-PHC in Burlington.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Staples, E., Pilon, R., & Hannon, R.A. (2020). Canadian perspectives on advanced practice nursing (2^nd ed.). Canadian Scholars.
Hannon, R.A., & Porth, C.M. (2017). Porth Pathophysiology – Second Canadian Edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

HONOURS

2013 COUPN Teaching Innovation Award as part of the McMaster Mohawk Conestoga BScN Program Science Team
2005 Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Student Award

RESEARCH

Ruth’s primary scholarly activities include the lead editor for the Canadian Pathophysiology textbook and has recently completed the second edition for the Canadian APN book.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

2022 (Term 3) – IP – Nursing 767, Nurse Practitioner

(Academic year 2021/2022)

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

2021 (Term 1) BScN Program, McMaster University

HTH SCI 1CC6, Foundational Sciences

2022 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University

HTH SCI 2CO6, Foundational Sciences

(Academic year 2021/2022)

Dr. Ruth Hannon

Teaching Professor, School of Nursing

hannonr@mcmaster.ca

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PhD (McMaster University), BSc (University of Guelph)

BIO

Dr. Helli is a full-time assistant professor in McMaster University’s School of Nursing. He has been teaching anatomy and physiology to undergraduate students in the McMaster/Mohawk/Conestoga Collaborative BScN Program since 2010. Dr. Helli also acts as course planner and instructor for level two pathophysiology and has taught pathophysiology to students in the accelerated BScN Program.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Janssen LJ, Mueed I, Hirota J, Ghayur MN, Kahan A, Hirota S, Helli, P., & Hernandez J. (2007) Excitation-contraction coupling and signaling in smooth muscle. In: Jean-Pierre Savineau (Ed.), New Frontiers in Smooth Muscle Biology and Physiology. Fort P.O.: Transworld Research Network, pp. 57-83.
Beca S, Helli, P.B., Simpson JA, Zhao K, Farman GP, Jones PP, Tian X, Wilson LS, Ahmad F, Chen SR, Movsesian MA, Mnganiello V, Maurice DH, Conti M, Backx PH. (2011) Phophodiesterase 4D regulates baseline sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca²⁺ release and cardiac contractility, independently of L-type Ca²⁺ current. Circ Res. 109(9): 1024-30.
Helli, P.B., & Janssen LJ. (2008). Properties of a store-operated non-selective cation conductance in airway smooth muscle. Eur Respir J 32: 1529-38.
Hirota S, Helli, P., & Janssen LJ. (2007) Ionic mechanism and Ca²⁺ handling in airway smooth muscle. Eur Respir J. 30(1): 114-33.
Hirota S, Helli, P.B., Catalli A, Chew A & Janssen LJ. (2005). Airway smooth muscle excitation-contraction coupling and airway hyperresponsiveness. Can J Physiol Phramacol. 83(8-9): 725-32.
Helli, P.B., Pertens E & Janssen LJ. (2005). Cyclopiazonic acid activates a Ca²⁺ permeable, nonselective cation conductance in porcine and bovine tracheal smooth muscle. J Appl Physiol. 99(5): 1759-68.
Liu C, Zuo J, Pertens E, Helli, P.B., & Janssen LJ. (2005). Regulation of Rho/ROCK signaling in airway smooth muscle by membrane potential and [Ca²⁺]_i. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 289(4): L574-82.
Janssen LJ, Catalli A & Helli, P.B., (2005). The pulmonary biology of isoprostanes.
Antioxid Redox Signal. 7(1-2): 244-55.
Helli, P.B., Catalli A & Janssen LJ. (2004). The bronchodilators 8-iso-prostaglandin E₂ and prostaglandin E₂ induce K⁺ current suppression via thromboxane A₂ receptors in porcine tracheal smooth muscle. Eur J Pharmacol. 501(1-3): 179-84.
Beca S, Helli, P.B., Simpson J, Jones P, Chen SR W, Conti M & Backx PH (2010). Phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) Enhances Myocardial Contractility by Regulating Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca²⁺ Load. Circulation. A2041

GRANTS

2008 – 2010 Pfizer / Heart & Stroke Fellowship Award, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada ($40,000 per annum)
2007 – 2009 CIHR / TACTICS Fellowship Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research ($40,000 per annum)
2007 Heart & Stroke Richard Lewar Centre for Excellence Fellowship Award, University of Toronto ($25,000 per annum; declined)
2004 – 2007 Altana Pharma / FIRH Studentship Award, Altana Pharmaceuticals, Canada ($21,000 per annum)

RESEARCH

Dr. Helli obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree through the Biomedical Sciences Program at the University of Guelph. Thereafter, he completed his Ph.D. at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. Luke Janssen, in affiliation with the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health (St. Joseph’s Hospital). Dr. Helli’s graduate work focused on elucidating the cellular mechanisms contributing to airway smooth muscle hyper-responsiveness utilizing patch-clamp electrophysiology and calcium imaging techniques.

After completing his Ph.D. in 2007, Dr. Helli began postdoctoral studies with Dr. Peter Backx at the University of Toronto’s Heart & Stroke / Richard Lewar Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular Research (HSRLCE). His research interests were in developing a better understanding of the role that phosphodiesterases play in the pathogenesis of heart failure utilizing transgenic mouse models.

Dr. Helli’s current interests lie in the scholarship of teaching and learning, which focus on students’ perceptions of learning in undergraduate anatomy & physiology and student attitudes/perceptions of use of technologies in undergraduate anatomy & physiology.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

2014 (Term 1) BScN Program, McMaster University

HTH SCI 1H06 (Human Anatomy & Physiology)

Nursing 2LA2 (Introduction to Integrated Pathophysiology for Nursing)

Nursing 2PF3 (Introduction to Integrated Pathophysiology for Basic Accelerated)

CI 2S03, Intro to Statistics for Nursing

2015 (Term 3)

Nursing 3PF1 (Introduction to Integrated Pathophysiology for Accelerated) (Academic year 2014/2015)

GRADUATE TEACHING

2015 (Term 2)

NUR 761 (Pathophysiology for PHCNP Programme) (Academic year 2014/2015)

Dr. Peter Helli

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

hellipb@mcmaster.ca

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BIO

Dr. Shaunattonie (Shauna) Henry is a full-time Assistant Professor in the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Programs in the School of Nursing. Her clinical experience includes Adult Acute Care Cardiology and Infection Prevention Control and Epidemiology. Her PhD work included an examination of targeted nurse-modifiable risk factors in the prevention of chronic post-surgical pain.

Dr. Henry’s work at McMaster involved contributing to an evidence-based renewal of the curriculum for Masters, NP, and PhD Programs. Currently her research focuses on digital health utilization in the peri-operative period to promote recovery and prevent recurrent hospitalizations and promote knowledge translation of acute and chronic pain research to nursing and healthcare leaders.

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8140-1911

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Allan KS, Aves, T., Henry S., Banfield, L., Victor, JC., Dorian, P., Healey, JS., Andrade, J., Carroll, S., McGillion, M. Comparison of Health Related Quality of Life in Patients Treated with Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. CJC Open 2020; 2(4):p286-295. doi:10.1016/j.cjco.2020.03.013. 2020
McGillion M, Ouellette, C., Good, A., Bird, M., Henry S., Clyne, W., Turner, A,. Ritvo, P., Ritvo, S., Dvirnik, N., Lamy, A., Whitlock, R., Lawton, C., Walsh, J., Paterson, K., Duquette J., Sanchez, K., Elias, F., Scott, T., Mills, J., Harrington, D., Field, M., Harsha, P., Yang, S., Peter, E., Bhavnani, S., Devereaux, PJ. Postoperative Remote Automated Monitoring and Virtual Hospital to Home Care System Following Cardiac and Vascular Surgery: User Testing Study. JMIR, March 18, 22(3): e15548, doi: 10.2196/15548. 2020
Ouellette, C., Henry S., Turner, A., Clyne, W., Furze, G., Bird, M., McGillion M. The need for novel strategies to address postoperative pain associated with cardiac surgery, A commentary and introduction to SMArTVIEW. Canadian Journal of Pain, July 2019, 2, doi: 10.1080/24740527.2019.1603076. 2019
McGillion M, Henry S et al. Examination of psychological risk factors for chronic pain following cardiac surgery: Protocol for a prospective observational study. Submitted and accepted for publication to BMJ Open, August 2018.
McGillion M, Duceppe, E., Allan, K., Henry S., Whitlock, R., Devereaux, PJ. (on behalf of the PROTECT Network Investigators). Remote Automated Postoperative Monitoring: Need for and State of the Science. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, July 01, 34(7): p850-862, doi:10.1016/j.cjca.2018.04.021. 2018
Allan KS, Henry S., Aves, T., Banfield, L., Dorian, P., Healey, JS., Andrade, J., Carroll, S., McGillion, M. Comparison of Health Related Quality of Life in Patients Treated with Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e017577. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017577 2017. 2017
McGillion M, … Henry S et al. FORESITE–VISION: Further Observation for chronic pain and poor functional recovery Risk factor Examination at the home SITE, a study in partnership with the VISION Cardiac Surgery Prospective Cohort Study. Submitted for publication to: BMJ Open Journal. DEC 2017
McGillion M,…Henry S et al. Technology-Enabled Remote Monitoring and Self-Management–Vision for Patient Empowerment Following Cardiac and Vascular surgery: user Testing and Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. JMIR Research Protocols (AUG 01); 5(3):e149. 2016
Hudson-Henry S, Rebelo C, Lemieux C, Guerrero J, Gardam M. Temporal Association Between Increased Influenza Burden and Increased Incidence of Nosocomial Antibiotic-Resistant Organism Cases at Toronto General Hospital. Canadian Journal of Infection Control (Summer 2012); 27(2):111-4. 2012

Dr. Shaunattonie Henry

Assistant Professor

henrys1@mcmaster.ca

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BScN (University of Alberta), PhD (McMaster), FCAN

BIO

Dr. Susan Jack is Professor, School of Nursing, Associate Member, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, and a Core Member of the Offord Centre for Child Studies. She is the program lead for the Public Health Nursing Practice, Research and Education Program (PHN-PREP). Dr. Jack’s clinical background is in community health and public health nursing, and her program of research focuses on the development and evaluation of public health interventions. She completed her post-doctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences (McMaster) and the Centre for Knowledge Translation (University of Alberta). Dr. Jack has been a full-time faculty member since 2003 and has taught in all levels of the BScN undergraduate and graduate program. Dr. Jack is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing and served as the President, Board of Directors, Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (2016-2020).

Twitter: @jacksm08

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susan-jack-08a3511

Website: Public Health Nursing Practice, Research and Education Program https://phnprep.ca

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Jack, S.M., Kimber, M., Davidov, D., Ford-Gilboe, M., Wathen, C.N., McKee, C., Tanaka, M., Boyle, M., Johnston, C., Coben, J., Gasbarro, M., McNaughton, D., O’Brien, R., Olds, D.L., Scribano, P., & MacMillan, H.L. (2021). Nurse-Family Partnership nurses’ attitudes and confidence in identifying and responding to intimate partner violence; A mixed methods evaluation. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(9), 3894-3910. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14979

Jack, S.M., Gonzalez, A., Marcellus, L., Tonmyr, L., Varcoe, C., Van Borek, N., Sheehan, D., MacKinnon, K., Campbell, K., Catherine, N., Kurtz Landy, C., MacMillan, H., & Waddell, C. (2021). Public health nurses’ professional practices to prevent, recognize and respond to suspected child maltreatment in home visiting: An interpretive descriptive study. Global Qualitative Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333393621993450
Jack, S.M., Munro-Kramer, M., Roberts Williams, J., Schminkey, D, Tomlinson, E., Jennings Mayo-Wilson L., Bradbury-Jones, C., & Campbell, J.C. (2020). Recognizing and responding to intimate partner violence using telehealth: Practical guidance for nurses and midwives. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(3-4), 588-602. doi:10.1111/jocn.15554

Jack, S.M., Olds, D.L., & MacMillan, H.L. (2019). Incorporating intimate partner violence interventions in nurse home visitation programs -Reply. JAMA, 322(11), 1103-1104.
Jack, S.M. (2019). Nursing leadership in qualitative health research (Editorial). Professioni Infermieristiche, 72(1), 3-4.
Luciani M., Jack S.M., Campbell K., Orr E., Durepos P., Lin L., Strachan P., & Di Mauro S. (2019). An introduction to qualitative health research. Professioni Infermieristiche, 72(1), 60-68.
Jack, S.M., Ford-Gilboe, M., Davidov, D., & MacMillan, H.L. (2016). Identification and assessment of intimate partner violence in nurse home visitation. Journal of Clinical Nursing. Doi:10.1111/jocn.13392
Jack, S.M., Catherine, N., Gonzalez, A., MacMillan, H.L., Sheehan, D., Waddell C for the BCHCPScientific Team. (2015). Adapting, piloting and evaluating complex public health interventions: Lessons learned from Nurse-Family Partnership. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, 35, (8/9), 151-159.
Jack, S.M., Sheehan, D., Gonzalez, A., MacMillan, H.L., Catherine, N., Waddell, C. for the BCHCP Process Evaluation Research Team (2015). British Columbia Healthy Connections project process evaluation: A mixed methods protocol to describe the implementation and delivery of the Nurse-Family Partnership in Canada. BMC Nursing, 14:47. DOI:10.1186/s12912-015-0097-3
Dmytryshyn, A.L., Jack, S.M., Ballantyne, M., Wahoush, O., & MacMillan, H.L. (2014). Long-term home visiting with vulnerable young mothers: An interpretive description of the impact on public health nurses. BMC Nursing, 14:12.
Jack, S.M., & MacMillan, H.L. (2014). Adaptation and evaluation of the Nurse-Family Partnership in Canada. Early Childhood Matters, June, 43-46
Jack, S.M., Busser, L.D., Sheehan, D., Gonzalez, A., Zwygers, E.J., & MacMillan, H. (2012). Adaptation and implementation of the Nurse-Family Partnership in Canada. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 103(Suppl.1): S42-S48.
Jack, S.M., Ford-Gilboe, M., Wathen C.N., Davidov, D.M., McNaughton, D.B., Coben, J.H., Olds, D.L., MacMillan, H.L. for the NFP IPV Research Team (2012). Development of a nurse home visitation intervention for intimate partner violence. BMC Health Services Research, 12: 50.
Jack, S.M. (2010). The role of public health in addressing child maltreatment in Canada. Chronic Diseases in Canada, 31(1), 39-44.
Jack, S.M. & Tonmyr, L. (2008). Knowledge transfer and exchange: Disseminating Canadian child maltreatment surveillance findings to decision makers. Child Indicators Research. Published online January 2008.
Jack, S.M. (2006). The utility of qualitative research findings in evidence-based public health practice. Public Health Nursing, 23(3), 278-284.

HONOURS

2021: Fellow, Canadian Academy of Nursing
2015 and 2019: Faculty of Health Sciences (McMaster) Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision Award
2007-2012: Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, Reproduction and Child Health New Investigator Personnel Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research

GRANTS

Jack, S.M. Ontario public health nursing home visitation practice and education program. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (August 2021-March 31, 2022)
Jack, S., (nominated principal investigator), Orr, E. (co-principal investigator), Ballantyne, M., &
Gonzalez, A. NICU-to-home transitions study. Hamilton Community Foundation Grant [start and end dates of grant]. $14,845 (May 2019-December 2020).

Jack, S.M., & Mackie, C. (co-principal investigators). Development and evaluation of the Canadian Nurse-Family Partnership Education Model. Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy (2015-2018), $350,000.
Jack, S.M., Sheehan, D., Gonzalez, A., MacMillan, H.L., Marcellus, L.,Tonmyr, L., Varcoe, C., & Waddell, C. Process evaluation of British Columbia Healthy Connections Project, Public Health Agency of Canada. Notified December 17, 2013, Funding for January, 2014-January 2018, $866,396.
Jack, S.M. Intimate partner violence: Nurse Education (Child Welfare Collaboration Grant, State of Colorado). University of Colorado at Denver, Prevention Research Center for Family and Child Health. March 31, 2014-June 30, 2015, $29,936.

Waddell, C., (PI) MacMillan, H. (PI), Jack, S.M. (co-PI), Sheehan, D (co-PI), Barr, R., Boyle, M., Gafni, A., Gonzales, A., Marcellus, L., Tonmyr, L., & Varcoe, C. Scientific evaluation of Nurse-Family Partnership in British Columbia. BC Ministry of Health and BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. 2011-2016, $5,000,000.
Jack, S. M., Sheehan, D., Kurtz Landy, C., & MacMillan, H. The Acceptability of the Nurse-Family Partnership Home Visitation Program to Families, Nurses and Stakeholders in Hamilton, ON. Nursing Research Fund, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. 2009, $76,449.

RESEARCH

Dr. Jack’s program of research is focused on the evaluation of nurse home visitation programs, the prevention of family violence (intimate partner violence and child maltreatment), and knowledge translation. Dr. Jack, along with her colleagues Dr. Harriet MacMillan and Debbie Sheehan, was responsible for developing and implementing the first Canadian study of the Nurse-Family Partnership program. She has expertise in both qualitative and mixed methods research.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Jack’s expertise is in teaching research methods at the graduate level.
NUR HRM 745 Qualitative Health Research Methods

NUR HRM 770 Mixed Methods Research Design for Health Services and Policy Research

Undergraduate Teaching

She also has experience in teaching community health and research in the undergraduate BScN program. Dr. Jack has supervised a large number of PhD and Masters students and will continue to seek new students who are interested in engaging in research related to public health interventions for socially disadvantaged families.

Dr. Susan Jack

Professor, School of Nursing

jacksm@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BScN (McMaster), MSc (University of Toronto), PhD (McMaster)

Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing

BIO

Dr. Kaasalainen joined the School of Nursing in 2002 as an Assistant Professor and became a Full Professor in 2018. She has been appointed and holds the inaugural Gladys Sharpe Chair in Nursing since 2020. In 2007 she completed a two-year CHSRF Post Doctoral Fellowship at McMaster University and was an Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Career Scientist from 2008-2011 and a HSFO/Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research Fellow in 2012. Currently, Dr. Kaasalainen is an Associate member of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, an Honorary Professor at Queens University Belfast, and an Honorary Adjunct Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Technology Sydney. She is a co-lead of the Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC) program along with a national team of health and social researchers. SPA-LTC aims to improve the quality of living and dying for residents and their family/friends in long term care. Learn more at https://spaltc.ca/.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., Thompson, G., McCleary, L., Hunter, P., Venturato, L., Wickson-Griffiths, A., Sinclair, S., dal Bello Haas, V., Earl, M., Ploeg, J., Parker, D., You, J. (2020). Evaluation of a Program Based on the Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC) Model. BMC Palliative Care, 19 (107), 1-12. https://bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12904-020-00599-w
Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., McCleary, L., Thompson, G., Hunter, P.V., Wickson-Griffiths, A., Cook, R., Dal-Bello Haas, V., Hill, C., Venturato, L., Papaioannou, A., You, J., & Parker, D. (2019). Palliative care models in long-term care: A scoping review. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership,32(3):8-26. doi: 10.12927/cjnl.2019.25975. https://www.longwoods.com/content/25975/nursing-leadership/palliative-care-models-in-long-term-care-a-scoping-review

Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., McCleary, L., Thompson, G., Hunter, P.V., Wickson-Griffiths, A., Cook, R., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Venturato, L., Papaioannou, A., You, J., & Parker, D. (2019). A stakeholder analysis of the strengthening a palliative approach in long term care model. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 32(3):27-39. doi: 10.12927/cjnl.2019.25974. https://www.longwoods.com/content/25974//a-stakeholder-analysis-of-the-strengthening-a-palliative-approach-in-long-term-care-model

Bravo, G., Trottier, L., Rodrique, C., Arcand, M., Downie, J., Dubois, M.F., Kaasalainen, S., Hertogh, C.M., Pautex, S., Van den Block, L. (2019). Comparing the attitudes of four groups of stakeholders from Quebec, Canada, towards extending medical aid in dying to incompetent patients with dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34:1078-1086. doi: 10.1002/gps.5111.
*Durepos, P., Sussman, T., Ploeg, J., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Punia, H., & Kaasalainen, S. (2019). What does death preparedness mean for family caregivers of persons with dementia? American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 36(5):436-446. doi: 10.1177/1049909118814240.
Smith-MacDonald, L., Venturato, L., Hunter, P., Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., McCleary, L., Thompson, G., Wickson-Griffiths, A., Sinclair, S. (2019). Perspectives and experiences of compassion in long-term care facilities within Canada: A Qualitative Study of Patients, Family Members and Health Care Providers. BMC Geriatrics, 19(1):128. doi: 10.1186/s12877-019-1135-x.
Sussman, T., Kaasalainen, S., Lee, E., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Strachan, P.H., Brazil, K., Bonifas, R., Bourgeois-Guérin, V., Durivage, P., Papaioannou, A., Young, L. (2019). Condition-specific pamphlets to improve end-of-life communication in long-term care: Staff perceptions on usability and use. J Am Med Dir Assoc., 20(3):262-267. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2018.11.009.
Ploeg, J., Canesi, M., Fraser, K.D., McAiney, C., Kaasalainen, S., Markle-Reid, M., Dufour, S., Garland Baird, L., & Chambers, T. (2019). Experiences of community-dwelling older adults living with multiple chronic conditions: A qualitative study. BMJ Open, 9(3):e023345. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023345.
*Hill, C., Duggleby, W., Kaasalainen, S., Venturato, L., *Durepos, P., *Kulasegaram, P. & Hill, C.J. (2019). An analysis of documents guiding palliative care in five Canadian provinces. Canadian Journal on Aging, 2019 Jan 24:1-15. doi: 10.1017/S0714980818000594. [Epub ahead of print].
Hunter, P.V., McCleary, L., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Goodridge, D., Hadjistavropoulos, T., Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., Thompson, G., Venturato, L., *Wickson-Griffiths, A. (2019). Mind the gap: Is the Canadian long-term care workforce ready for a palliative care mandate? Ageing & Society, 1–21. doi:10.1017/S0144686X18001629.

HONOURS

2018 Health Science Graduate Student Federation (HSGSF) Excellence in Graduate Student Supervisory Award

2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award Nominee

GRANTS

2021 – 2026: Kaasalainen, S., Kelley, M.L., Hunter, P., Shamon S., Sussman, T., Thompson, G., Venturato, L., Wickson-Griffiths, A. Durepos, P., McCloskey, R. Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care Alliance’s Scaling up a Palliative Program in Long-Term Care (August 2021 – March 2026). Health Canada, $1,500,000.
2020 – 2021: Goodarzi, Z., Holroyd-Leduc, J., McMillan, J. Virk, N., Hogan, D., Toohey, A., Simon J., Sinnarajah A., Ewa V., Fox, L., Silvius J., Shankle, M.J., Grinman, M., Vig, C., Slobogian, V., Liu, B., Kaasalainen, S., Tanuseputro, P., Gorchynski, B. Development & Implementation of a Clinical Care Pathway for Frail Older Adults in LTC. Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Implementation Science Teams: Teams Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in Long-Term Care Funding Opportunity, $150,000.
2020 – 2021: Neil-Sztramko, S. (NPI), Dobbins, M. (Co-PI), Anderson, L., Apatu, E., Belita, E., Bellefleur, O., Kaasalainen, S., Kapiriri, L., Sherifali, D., Tarride, J.E. (Co-I). Regional Geriatric Program (RGPc) and St. Peter’s / McMaster University Chair in Aging Specialized Geriatric Services, $14,960. Identifying and Disseminating Strategies to Support the Long Term Care Sector Following Covid-19.
2020-2021: Kaasalainen, S., McCloskey, R., Wickson-Griffiths, A., Neil-Sztramko, S., Baxter, S. (PIs); Dobbins, M., Boamah, S., Durepos, P., Hunter, PV., Markle-Reid, M., McCleary, L., Sussman, T., Siu, H., Arya, A., Holroyd-Leduc, J., Thompson, G., Venturato, L. Implementing and Scaling Up the Palliative Care Toolkit in Long-Term Care During COVID. Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Implementation Science Teams: Teams Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness in Long-Term Care Funding Opportunity. $149,998.

2019 – 2024: Kaasalainen, S., Hunter, P., McCleary, L., Sussman, T., Thompson, G., Venturato, L., Wickson-Griffiths, A. (PIs). Bourgeois-Guerin, V., Fisher, K., Hadjistavropoulos, T., MacDonald, M., Martin-Misener, R., McClement, S., Parker, D., Penner, J., Ploeg, J., Sinclair, S., & You, J. CIHR Project Grant, $948,600, Implementing, Evaluating, and Scaling Up of the Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long Term Care (SPA-LTC) Program.

2019 – 2022: Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Hunter, P., McCleary, L., Thompson, G., Venturato, L., Wickson-Griffiths, A. Bravo, G., Ganann, R. & Abelson, J. CIHR, Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) Grant: “Multinational research projects on Health and Social Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases”, $349,998, Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluation.

2018 – 2021: Knopp-Sihota J, Estabrooks C, Doupe M, Kaasalainen S, Parker D, Hoben M, Poss J, Thompson G, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Project Grant Competition, $577,574, Improving pain assessment in nursing home residents with dementias.
2017 – 2021: Kaasalainen S, Hunter P, Baxter S, Coker E, dal Bello-Haas V, Dolovich L, Hadjistavropoulos T, McAiney C, Ploeg J, Thabane L, Sussman T, Thompson G, & Wickson-Griffiths A. CIHR, $498,350, Social Inclusion for Individual with Dementia and Carers, Improving quality of living and dying for people with advanced dementia and their caregivers.
2019 – 2022: Kaasalainen, S., Sussman, T., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Hunter, P., McCleary, L., Thompson, G., Venturato, L., Wickson-Griffiths, A. $349,998, CIHR, Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) Grant: “Multinational research projects on Health and Social Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases”, Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluation.

2017 – 2019: Sussman T, Kaasalainen S, Thompson G, Wickson-Griffiths A, & McCleary L. Funded by the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, $119,349, Advance care planning for persons with dementia: challenges, opportunities and solutions.

Jan 2017-Jan 2021: Principal Applicant Improving Quality of Living and Dying for People with Advanced Dementia and their Caregivers. Kaasalainen S, Hunter P (co-PIs). Co-Investigators: Baxter S, Coker E, dal Bello-Haas V, Dolovich L, Hadjistavropoulos T, McAiney C, Papaioannou A, Ploeg J, Thabane L, Sussman T, Thompson G, Wickson-Griffiths A. Funded by CIHR – Social Inclusion for Individual with Dementia and Carers, $498,350
June 2017-June 2020: Co- Principal Investigator Improving Advance Care Planning for Frail Elderly Canadians Team Leader: You, J. Co-Principal Investigators: Gutman G., Howard M, Kaasalainen S, Sussman T. Co-investigators: Kryworuchko, J., Fowler, R., Bernard, C.; Allatt, P., Bourgeois-Guérin, V., Tan, A., Urquhart, R., Lask, D., Sharmn, Block, S., Jayaraman, D., Kobewka, D., Swinton, M., Sudore, R., Slaven, M., Myers, J., Devries, B., Simon, J., Abelson, J., Sinuff, T., Downar, J., Dodek, P., Thompson, G., Taneja, R., McCleary, L., Gutman, Day, A. Funded by the Clinical Frailty Network, Transformative Grant Program, $2,999,991.
2015-2018: Principal Applicant Partnering Together to Improve Palliative Care in Long Term Care Kaasalainen S, Costello A, Hunter P, Neves P, Sussman T, Thompson G, Venturato L. (Co-Principal Investigators); Co-investigators: Akhtar-Danesh N, Bourgeois-Guérin V, Chochinov H, dal Bello-Haas V, Duggleby W, Earl M, Goodridge D, Hadjistavropoulos T, Holtslander L, McCleary L, McClement S, O’Leary J, Papaioannou A, Parker D, Ploeg J, Sinclair S, Strachan P, Thorpe L, Touchette C, Trinidad G, You J, Young L. Co-funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Partnerships in Health System Improvement; Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions; Manitoba Health Research Council; Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, for $740,000. June 1 2015- June 1 2018.
2015-2017: Principal Applicant. The Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effects of the Namaste Care Program for Residents with Advanced Dementia in Long Term Care. Kaasalainen S, Hunter P, dal Bello-Haas V, Dolovich L, Froggatt K, Hadjistavropoulos T, Markle-Reid M, Ploeg J, Thabane L, van der Steen J, Volicer L. Funded by the Canadian Alzheimers Society (2015-2017), $119,780. July 1, 2015 – December 30, 2017

RESEARCH

Dr. Kaasalainen’s research program is focused on improving the quality of life for people living in long term care (LTC) homes with a particular focus on pain management and palliative care. Other areas of interest include examining the role of nurse practitioners in LTC and ways to optimize this role to enhance resident care. She has received research funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; both as a principal and co-investigator with the primary focus on improving quality of care for LTC residents.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

2021: BScN Program, McMaster University – 4NR3, Nursing Research, Year 4

GRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Kaasalainen supervises both Masters and PhD students in the graduate program.

Dr. Sharon Kaasalainen

Professor, School of Nursing

kaasal@mcmaster.ca

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BScN (McMaster University), MScN (Western University), EdD (University of Toronto/OISE)

BIO

Lynn Martin began with McMaster University in 2000 and is currently a Teaching Professor in the School of Nursing and a MacPherson Teaching Fellow. Lynn teaches in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing programs, the Masters of Health Sciences in Education program, and is the current Lead for Level 2 nursing courses and Chair of the Undergraduate Awards Committee within the School of Nursing.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Mirza, N., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Noesgaard, C., Martin, L., & Byrne, C. Transforming problem-based learning through abductive reasoning. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 3(2), Article 2. 2017.
Landeen, J., Carr, D., Culver, K., Martin, L., Matthew-Maich, N., Noeesgaard, C., & Beney-Basby, L. The impact of curricular changes on BScN students’ clinical learning outcomes. Nurse Education in Practice. 21, 51-58. 2016.
Matthew-Maich, N., Martin, L., Ackermann-Rainville, R., Hammond, C., Palma, A., Roche, C., Sheremet, D., & Stone, R. Baccalaureate nursing student perceptions of what makes an effective problem-based (PBL) tutor. Nursing Standard. 2016
Matthew-Maich, N., Martin, L., Ackermann-Rainville, R., Hammond, C., Palma, A., Sheremet, D., & Stone, R. Student perceptions of effective nurse educators in professional practice, Nursing Standard, 29(34), 45-48. 2015.
Martin, L., & Goff, L. (2014). Program review and enhancement guidebook. McMaster University.
Taplay, K., Jack. S. M., Baxter, P., Eva, K., & Martin, L. (2014). Organizational culture shapes the adoption and incorporation of simulation into cursing curricula: A grounded theory study. Nursing Research and Practice.
Hutchings, P., Borin, B., Keesing-Styles, L., Martin, L., Michael, R., Scharff, L., Simkins, S., Ismail, A. (2013). The scholarship of teaching and learning in an age of accountability: Promising intersections. Teaching and Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal, 1(2), 35-47.
Larin, H., Benson, G., Wessel, J., Pleog, J., Martin, L., & Ploeg, J. (2013). Changes in emotional-social intelligence, caring, leadership and moral judgment during health science education programs. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 14(1), 26-41.
Pratt, M, Martin, L., Mohide, E.A., Black, M.A. (2013). Descriptive Analysis of the Impact of Moral Distress on the Evaluation of Unsatisfactory Nursing Students. Nursing Forum, 48(4), 231-239.
Vajoczki, S., Savage, P., Martin, L., Kustra, E., & Borin, P. (2011). Good Teaching, Scholarly Teaching and Teaching Scholarship; A Case Study at McMaster University. Canadian Journal of Scholarship on Teaching and Learning, 2(1).

HONOURS

Lynn was the inaugural recipient of the Paul R MacPherson Fellowship for exemplary teaching practices. Through this Fellowship she was able to work with the McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning to develop a Program Review and Enhancement Guidebook to be used across the University. Lynn has also been recognized by the McMaster Student Union with a Teaching Award.

GRANTS

MacPherson Institute Leadership in Teaching and Learning Fellowship, Improving Nursing Students’ Clinical skills using Videos/Video Assessment, June 2017 – May 2019, $15,000.00
McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (MIIETL), Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Project, Sept 2015 – Aug 2017, $6,000.00
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HECQO). Learning Outcomes Assessment: A practitioners Handbook. Oct 2013 – May 2014, $60 000.

McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Kaleidoscope Curriculum Study. May 2013 – Dec 2014, $1000.

Nursing Education Research Unit (McMaster University). Kaleidoscope Curriculum Study. May 2013 – May 2015, $2000.

Nursing Education Research Unit (McMaster University). Capstone Project Study. May 2013 – May 2015, $2000.

McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Effective Tutor Study. June 2012 – June 2013, $1000.
Nursing Education Research Unit (McMaster University). Effective Tutor Study. May 2012 – May 2014, $2000.
Understanding Self-Care in Nursing: Implications for Health, Well-Being, and Performance, Grant, Associated Medical Services Inc. (AMS), Research – New Project, Sept 2012 – June 2013, $50,000.00
?McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Effective Tutor Study. June 2012 – June 2013, $1000. Quality Enhancement Guidebook, Grant, McMaster University, Paul MacPherson Fellowship, Research – New Project, $29,000.00
Nursing Education Research Unit (McMaster University). Effective Tutor Study. May 2012 – May 2014, $2000.
School of Nursing Pilot Project – Culture of Safety within the School of Nursing: Student and Faculty Experiences with Adverse Events and Near Misses in the Clinical Setting. Jun 2008 – May 2010, $10,000

RESEARCH

Lynn’s primary research interests include educational research (scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning, patient safety in nursing education, program evaluation/quality improvement, clinical skill development etc.), faculty development and surgical nursing. Lynn has received funding from the MacPherson Institute to hire 8 student partners between 2015 – 2019 to work on projects related to curriculum.

COURSES

Lynn teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs as well as the Masters of Health Science Education program.

GRADUATE TEACHING

Graduate teaching focuses on health science education courses, advising graduate students interested in education, and involvement on PhD committees.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Undergraduate teaching includes professional practice (clinical), problem-based learning and research courses. As a teaching professor, Lynn is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Dr. Lynn Martin

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

martl@mcmaster.ca

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BScN (McMaster University), PhD (University of Toronto)

Assistant Dean, Research, School of Nursing, McMaster University
Heart and Stroke Foundation/Michael G. DeGroote Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Nursing Research

BIO

Dr. Michael McGillion is an Associate Professor, a University Scholar and holds the Heart and Stroke Foundation/Michael G. DeGroote Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Nursing Research at McMaster University. He is also a Scientist at the Population Health Research Institute in Hamilton, Ontario. His research program focuses on remote automated monitoring and virtual recovery support models for people recovering from cardiac, vascular and other forms of surgery. Dr. McGillion is Co-Chair of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Pan-Canadian Council on Mission: Priorities, Advice, Science and Strategy (CoMPASS).

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PEER REVIEWED CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOOKS

?McGillion M, O’Keefe-McCarthy S, Ladak S. Pain. Assessment and management of clinical problems. In: S. M. Lewis et al., (Eds.). Medical surgical nursing in Canada: (Canadian 4th ed.). Toronto: Elsevier, Canada. 201?8.

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Roshanov P, Guyatt GH, Tandon V, Borges FK, Lamy A, Whitlock R, Biccard BM, Szczeklik W, Panju M, Spence J, Garg AX, McGillion M, Eikelboom JW, Sessler DI, Kearon C, Crowther M, VanHelder T, Kavsak PA, de Beer J, Winemaker M, Le Manach Y, Sheth T, Pinthus JH, Siegal D, Thabane L, Simunovic MRI, Mizera R, Ribas S, Devereaux PJ. Preoperative prediction of bleeding independently associated with mortality after noncardiac surgery (BIMS): An international prospective cohort study. British Journal of Anaesthesia. doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2020.02.028. Jul 2020
Allan KS, Aves T, Henry S, Banfield L, Victor JC, Dorian P, Healey JS, Andrade JG, Carroll SL,McGillion MH. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Treated with Catheter Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. CJC Open 2:286-295. doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2020.03.013. Jul 2020
McGillion M, Ouellette C, Good A, Bird M, Henry S, Clyne W, Turner A, Ritvo P, Ritvo S, Dvirnik N, Lamy A, Whitlock R, Lawton C, Walsh J, Paterson K, Duquette J, Sanchez K, Elias F, Scott T, Mills J,Harrington D, Field M, Harsha P, Yang S,Peter E, Bhavnani S, Devereaux PJ. Postoperative remote automated monitoring and virtual hospital to home care system following cardiac and major vascular surgery a mixed-methods user testing study. J Med Internet Res. 22(3)e:15548. doi:10.2196/15548. Mar 2020
Parry M, Dhukai A, Clarke H, Bjørnnes AK, Cafazzo J, Cooper L, Harvey P, Katz J, Lalloo C, Leegaard M, Légaré F, Lovas M, McFetridge-Durdle J, McGillion MH, Norris C, Parente L, Patterson R, Pilote L, Pink L, Price J, Stinson J, Uddin A, Victor JC, Watt-Watson J, Auld C, Faubert C, Park D, Park M, Rickard B, DeBonis VS. Development and Usability Testing of HEARTPA?N: Protocol for a Mixed
Methods Strategy to Develop an Integrated Smartphone and Web-Based Intervention for Women with Cardiac Pain. BMJ Open. 9;10(3):e033092. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033092. Mar 2020
Yang S, Wang NN, Postonogova T, Yang G, McGillion M, Beique F, Schricker T. Intravenous Lignocaine to Prevent Postoperative Airway Complications in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 124(3):314-323. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.11.033. Mar 2020
Bird M, Ouellette C, Whitmore C, Li L, Nair K, McGillion MH, Yost J, Banfield L, Campbell E, Carroll SL. Preparing for patient partnership: A scoping review of patient partner engagement and evaluation in research. Health Expectations Journal. doi: 10.1111/hex.13040. [Epub ahead of print]. Mar 2020.
Martin F, Wright H, Moody L, Whiteman B, McGillion M, Clyne W, Pearce G, Turner A. Development and Evaluation of a Digital Self-Management Programme: iHOPE for Cancer Survivors. J Med Internet Res. doi: 10.2196/17824. [Epub ahead of print] Mar 2020
The HIP ATTACK Investigators (Includes M McGillion). Accelerated surgery versus standard care in hip fracture (HIP ATTACK): an international, randomised, controlled trial. Lancet. 2020. Lancet.395(10225):698-708. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30058-1. Feb 2020
Jolicoeur EM, Dendukuri N, Belisle P, Range G, Souteyrand G, Bouisset F, Zemour G, Delarche N, Harbaoui B, Schampaert E, Kouz S, Cayla G, Roubille F, Boueri Z, Mansour S, Marcaggi X, Tardif J-C, McGillion M, Tanguay J-F, Brophy J, Yu CW, Berry C, Carrick D, Hofsten DE, Engstrom T, Kelboek H, Belle L. Immediate vs Delayed Stenting after Primary Percutaneous Reperfusion in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Rationale and Design of the PRIMARY Bayesian randomized controlled trial. CJC. doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2020.01.019. Jan 2020
Bird M, Li L, Ouellette C, Hopkins K, McGillion M, Carter N. Use of Synchronous Digital Health Technologies for the Care of Children with Special Health Care Needs and their Families: Scoping Review. JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting. 2(2):e15106. doi:10.2196/15106. Nov 2019
Spence J, LeManach Y, Chan M, Wang CY, Sigamani A, Xavier D, Pearse R, Alonso-Coello P, Garutti I, Srinathan SK, Duceppe E, Walsh M, Kessler Borges F, Malaga G, Abraham V, Faruqui A, Berwanger O, Biccard BM, Villar JC, Sessler DI, Kurz A, Chow CK, Polanczyk CA, Szczeklik W, Ackland G, Garg AX, Jacka M, Guyatt GH, Sapsford RJ, Williams C, Cortes OL, Coriat P, Patel A, Tiboni M, Belley-Côté EP, Yang S, Heels-Ansdell D, McGillion M, Schünemann HJ, Parlow S, Patel M, Pettit S, Yusuf S, Devereaux PJ; on behalf of the VISION Investigators. Association between complications and death within 30 days after noncardiac surgery. CMAJ 2019, 191 (30) E830-E837; doi: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.190221
Harsha P, Paul JE, Chong MA, Buckley N, Tidy A, Clarke A, Buckley D, Sirko Z, Vanniyasingam T, Walsh J, McGillion M, Thabane L. Challenges with Continuous Pulse Oximetry Monitoring and Wireless Clinician Notification System after Surgery, JMIR Med Inform 2019;7(4). doi:10.2196/14603.
Ouellette C, Henry S, Turner A, Clyne W, Furze G, Bird M, Sanchez K, Watt-Watson J, Carroll SL, Devereaux PJ, McGillion M. The need for novel strategies to address postoperative pain associated with cardiac surgery: A commentary and introduction to “SMArTVIEW”. Canadian Journal of Pain. doi: 10.1080/24740527.2019.1603076.
Clarke H, Ajit R, Bao J, Poon M, Rao V, Djaiani G, Beattie S, Page G, Choiniere M, McGillion M, Parry M, Hunter J, Watt-Watson J, Martin L, Grosman-Rimon L, Kumbhare D, Hanlon J, Selter Z, Katz J. Toward a phenomic analysis of chronic post-surgical pain following cardiac surgery. Canadian Journal of Pain (2019), 3:1, 58-69, DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2019.1580142
Khan JS, Hodgson N, Choi S, Reid S, Paul JE, Hong NJL, Holloway C, Busse JW, Gilron I, Buckley DN, McGillion M, Clarke H, Katz J, Mackey S, Avram R, Pohl K, Rao-Melacini P, Devereaux PJ. Perioperative pregabalin and intraoperative lidocaine infusion to reduce persistent neuropathic pain after breast cancer surgery: A multicenter, factorial, randomized, controlled pilot trial. J Pain. 2019; doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.02.010
Borges F, Bhandari M, Patel A, and team. (includes M McGillion) Rationale and design of the HIP fracture Accelerated surgical TreaTment And Care tracK (HIP ATTACK) Trial: A protocol for an international randomised controlled trail evaluating early surgery for hip fracture patients. BMJ Open2019;9:e028537. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028537
McGillion M, Henry S, Busse J, Katz J, Choiniere M, Lamy A, Whitlock R, Pettit S, Hare J, Gregus K, Brady K, Ouellette C, Dvirnik N, Yang, S, Parlow J, DuMerton-Shore D, Gilron I, Buckley D, Shanthanna H, Carroll S, Coyte P, Ebrahim S, Isaranuwatchai W, Guerriere D, Hoch J, MacDermid J, Martorella G, Victor JC, Watt-Watson J, Howard-Quijano K, Mahajan A, Chan MTV, Clarke H, Devereaux PJ. Examination of psychological risk factors for chronic post-surgical pain following cardiac surgery: Protocol. BMJ Open. 2019 Mar 1; 9(2):e022995. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022995.
McGillion M, Lin-Rogano L, Kessler Borges F. (2018). Patient engagement in research related to accelerated surgical care and treatment for hip fracture. CMAJ, 190 (Suppl) S38-S39; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.180816. 2018
McGillion M, Duceppe E, Allan K, Marcucci M, Yang S, Johnson AP, Ross-Howe S, Peter E, Scott T, Ouellette C, Henry S, Le Manach M, Paré G, Downey B, Carroll S, Mills J, Turner A, Clyne W, Dvirnik N, Mierdel S, Poole L, Nelson M, Harvey V, Good A, Pettit S, Sanchez K, Harsha P, Mohajer D, Ponnambalam S, Bhavnani S, Lamy A, Whitlock R, and Devereaux PJ, on behalf of the PROTECT Network Investigators. Postoperative Remote Automated Monitoring: Need for and State of the Science. Can J Cardiol. 34(7):855-862. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.04.021. Epub Apr 25 2018
Writing Committee for the VISION Study Investigators, Devereaux PJ, Biccard BM, Sigamani A, Xavier D, Chan MTV, Srinathan SK, Walsh M, Abraham V, Pearse R, Wang CY, Sessler DI, Kurz A, Szczeklik W, Berwanger O, Villar JC, Malaga G, Garg AX, Chow CK, Ackland G, Patel A, Borges FK, Belley-Cote EP, Duceppe E, Spence J, Tandon V, Williams C, Sapsford RJ, Polanczyk CA, Tiboni M, Alonso-Coello P, Faruqui A, Heels-Ansdell D, Lamy A, Whitlock R, LeManach Y, Roshanov PS, McGillion M, Kavsak P, McQueen MJ, Thabane L, Rodseth RN, Buse GAL, Bhandari M, Garutti I, Jacka MJ, Schünemann HJ, Cortes OL, Coriat P, Dvirnik N, Botto F, Pettit S, Jaffe AS, Guyatt GH. Association of postoperative high-sensitivity troponin levels with myocardial injury and 30-day mortality among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. JAMA. 2017 Apr 25;317(16):1642-1651. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.436. 2017
Devereaux PJ and the VISION Study Investigators (including M McGillion). Association of postoperative high-sensitivity troponin levels with myocardial injury and 30-day mortality among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. JAMA. 317, 1642-1651. 2017
Roshanov P, McGillion M, et al. Bleeding impacting mortality after non cardiac surgery: A protocol to establish diagnostic criteria, estimate prognostic importance, and validate a prediction guide in an international prospective cohort study. CMAJ (in press) 2017
O’Keefe-McCarthy S, McGillion M, Victor JC, Rizza S, McFetridge-Durdle J. Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain Qualities in Men and Women with Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Complex Pain Presentation. Open Journal of Nursing. 7(3), 1-14. 2017
McGillion ,M., Yost J, Turner A, Bender D, Scott T, Carroll S, Ritvo P, Peter E, Lamy A, Furze G, Krull K, Dunlop V, Good A, Dvirnik N, Bedini D, Naus F, Pettit S, Henry S, Probst C, Mills J, Gossage E, Travale I, Duquette J, Taberner C, Bhavnani S, Khan JS, Cowan D, Romeril E, Lee J, Colella T, Choinière M, Busse J, Katz J, Victor JC, Hoch J, Isaranuwatchai W, Kaasalainen S, Ladak S, O’Keefe-McCarthy S, Parry M, Sessler DI, Stacey M, Stevens B, Stremler R, Thabane L, Watt-Watson J, Whitlock R, MacDermid JC, Leegaard M, McKelvie R, Hillmer M, Cooper L, Arthur G, Sider K, Oliver S, Boyajian K, Farrow M, Lawton C, Gamble D, Walsh J, Field M, LeFort S, Clyne W, Ricupero M, Poole L, Russell-Wood K, Weber M, McNeil J, Alpert R, Sharpe S, Bhella S, Mohajer D, Ponnambalam S, Lakhani N, Khan R, Liu P, Devereaux P. Technology-Enabled Remote Monitoring and Self-Management — Vision for Patient Empowerment Following Cardiac and Vascular Surgery: User Testing and Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. JMIR Res Protoc. 5(3), e149. 2016
Carr E, McGillion M, Watt-Watson J. Understanding the quest of pain education leaders. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 72(11), 2728-2737. 2016
Buck HG, Harkness K, Ali MU, Carroll SL, Kryworuchko J, McGillion M. The Caregiver Contribution to Heart Failure Self-Care (CACHS): Further Psychometric Testing of a Novel Instrument. Res Nurs Health, 2016 Nov 16. doi: 10.1002/nur.21775. [Epub ahead of print]
McGillion M, Devereaux PJ, Yost J, Bender D, Turner A, Carroll SL, Peter E, Ritvo P, Krull K, Lamy A and The SMArT VIEW team. The SMArT VIEW, CoVeRed: TecHnology Enabled monitoring and Self-MAnagemenT – Vision for patient EmpoWerment following Cardiac and VasculaR surgery. Journal of Medical Internet Research Protocol (special ecollection), 5(3), e149. 2016
The International Consortium of Investigators for Fairness in Trial Data Sharing, Devereaux PJ, Gyatt G, Gerstein H, Connolly S, Yusuf S, (includes M McGillion). Toward fairness in data sharing. New England Journal of Medicine, 375(5), 405-407. 2016
O’Keefe-McCarthy S, McGillion M, Victor JC, Jones J, McFetridge-Durdle J. Prodromal symptoms associated with acute coronary syndrome acute symptom presentation. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 15(3), e52-9. 2016
Wang L, Guyatt GH, Kennedy SA, Romerosa B, Kwon HY, Kaushal A, Chang Y, Craigie S, de Almeida CPB, Couban RJ, Parascandalo SR, Izhar Z, Reid S, Khan JS, McGillion M, Busse JW. Predictors of persistent pain following breast cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 188(14), E352-E361. 2016
McGillion M, Watt-Watson J. Pain assessment and management in Canada: We’ve come a long way but there are challenges on the road ahead. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 47(1), 9-16. 2015.
McGillion M, Victor JC, Carroll SL, Metcalfe K, O’Keefe-McCarthy S, Jamal N, Arthur HM, McKelvie R, Jolicoeur EM, Hanlon J, Stone J, Niznick J, Beanlands R, Svorkdal N, Coyte P, Stevens B, Stacey D. The CREATE method for expressing continuous outcome data in absolute terms for use in patient treatment decision aids: A validation study. Medical Decision Making, 35(8), 959-966. 2015.
McGillion M, Turner A, Lamy A, Carroll SL, Busse J, Buckley N, Furze G. Optimising self-management to reduce chronic pain and disability after cardiac surgery. British Journal of Cardiology. 22, 38. 2015.
McGillion M, Carroll SL, Arthur HM. Monitoring and management of patients with chronic atrial fibrillation: Is there added value in the identification of clinical phenotypes? (Editorial). European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 14(5), 382-383. 2015

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HONOURS

2013 – 2016 – International Visiting Professor of Cardiovascular Nursing, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University
2013 – 2016 – Heart and Stroke Foundation Council on Mission: Priorities, Advice, Science and Strategy (COMPASS)
2013 – Canadian Pain Society Early Career Award
2010 – McMaster University Arch Award
2010 – Canadian Pain Society Nursing Inter-professional Pain Research Award

GRANTS

McGillion M (Nominated PI), Devereaux (PI), Adili A, Ahmed A, Alvarado K, Bangdiwala S, Bedini D, Bird M, Borges FK, Busse J, Carroll S, Chakroborty A, Cheng D, Conen D, Cowan D, Deuchar L, Fergusson D, Finley C, Forster A, Garg A, Gauthier L, Graham M, Guyatt G, Haider S, Harlock J, Jacka M, Lalu M, Lamy A, LeManach Y, Lounsbury J, MacDonald P, Magloire P, Marcucci M, Martin J, McCartney M, Mrkobrada M, Nagappa M, Nenshi R, Ofori S, O’Leary S, Ouellette C, Parlow J, parry NG, Patel A, Paul J, Raza S, Reid S, Roshanov P, Peters E, Petch J, Schlachta CM, Schemitsch E, Sehmbi H, Scott T, Shanthanna H, Srinathan S, Sundaresan RS, Szalay D, Tandon V, Van Koughnett JAM, Yang H. Post discharge after surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring Technology (PVC-RAM) McMaster University, COVID 19 Research Fund. Budget Amount: $790,189 (McMaster $196,499; Industry Support $593,690). 2020-2021
McGillion M (Nominated PI), Devereaux PJ, Carroll SL, Peter E, Lamy A, and the SMArTVIEW Team. SMArTVIEW to Go. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation. Advancement of Patient Care through Research Grant. Budget Amount: $50,000. 2019-2021
McGillion M, Good A, Dvirnik N, Yang S, Marcucci M, Devereaux PJ. Vitaliti Verification and VISION 2 Pilot. FedDev Ontario Health Ecosphere grant. Budget Amount: $785,101 (FedDev: $300,000; Industry Support: $485,101). 2018
McGillion M, Devereaux, PJ (Designated Clinical Applicant), Scott, T (Co-PIs); Dvirnik N, Yost J, Carroll SL, Turner A, Clyne W, Ritvo P, Peter E, Krull K, Naus F, Lamy A, Whitlock R (Lead Contributors) and the THE SMArTVIEW Team. Getting THE SMArTVIEW, CoVeRed in Ontario: TecHnology Enabled monitoring and Self-MAnagemenT – Vision for patient EmpoWerment following Cardiac and VasculaR surgery. Ontario Centres of Excellence: Health Technology Fund Grant. Budget Amount Total: $2,687,146 (OCE: $499,313; Partner Cash Support: $571,499; Industry Support: $1,616,344). 2017-2020
McGillion, M. (Nominated PI), Devereaux, P.J. (PI) and The SMArT VIEW team. THE SMArTVIEW, CoVeRed: TecHnology Enabled Self?ManagemenT: VIsion for patient remote monitoring and EmpoWerment following Cardiac and VasculaR surgery. Hamilton Health Sciences – Research Strategic Initiatives (RFA). Budget Amount: $297,705.00. 2016-2019
McGillion M (Nominated PI), Devereaux PJ, Yost J, Bender D, Turner A, Carroll SL, Peter E, Ritvo P, Krull K, Lamy A (Principal Investigators) and The SMArT VIEW team. The SMArT VIEW, CoVeRed: TecHnology Enabled monitoring and Self-MAnagemenT – Vision for patient EmpoWerment following Cardiac and VasculaR surgery. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), eHealth Innovation Partnership Program (eHIPP) Grant. Budget Amount: $12,381,275 (CIHR: 750,000; Industry: 11,631,275), 2015-2019
McGillion M, Devereaux PJ, Bender D, Carroll SL, Lamy A, Turner A, Furze G, Stremler R and the SMARrT VIEW team. Coming into ‘SMArT VIEW’: A pilot study to elicit system requirements for the SMArT VIEW post-operative pain self-management intervention. Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, $30,000. 2015-2016
McGillion M (PI) Ladak SJ, (Student PI), Co-Investigators: Watt-Watson J, Parry M, Nichol K. Symptoms and function in the early recovery period following orthotopic liver transplantation surgery, Grant, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Nursing Research Interest Group, Research – New Project, $3,000. 2014-2015
McGillion M (Nominated PI) & Busse J (PI), Co-Investigators: Carroll SL, Choinière M, Clarke H, Coyte P, Devereaux PJ, Ebrahim S, Guerriere D, Hoch J, Isaranuwatchai W, Katz J, Lamy A, MacDermid J, Martorella G, Mulla S, Victor JC, Watt-Watson J, Whitlock R, FORESITE–VISION: Further Observation for chronic pain and poor functional recovery Risk factor Examination at the home SITE, a study in partnership with the VISION Cardiac Surgery Prospective Cohort Study, Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Research – New Project, $180,000. 2014-2017
McGillion M (Co-PI), & Busse JW (Co-PI), Lamy A (Nominated Primary Applicant), Co-investigators: Carroll SL, Choinière M, Clarke H, Coyte P, Devereaux PJ, Ebrahim S, Guerriere D, Hoch J, Isaranuwatchai W, Katz J, MacDermid J, Martorella G, Mulla S, Victor JC, Watt-Watson J, Whitlock R, A multisite application of FORESITE-VISION: Further Observation for chronic pain and poor functional recovery Risk factor Examination at the home SITE, a study in partnership with the VISION Cardiac Surgery Prospective Cohort Study, Grant, Hamilton Academic Health Sciences Organization (HAHSO), Research – New Project, $161,083. 2014-2016

Co- Investigator (Co-I)

Lavis JN (Principal Investigator), Lyddiatt A, Gavin F, Paprica A, Walker J, Grimshaw J, McGillion M. (Co-Investigators). Building patients’ capacity for finding and using patient-oriented research and for understanding how to use it to strengthen Ontario’s health system. Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Ontario SPOR Support Unit. Budget Amount: $35,000. 2016-2018
Allan KS (Post-Doctoral Fellow, Award Recipient), Carroll SL, Andrade J, Healey J, Dorian P, Kohli S, Ross-Howe S, Bhella S, McGillion M. SURFACE (in SUppoRt oF Ablation CandidatEs). Canadian Arrhythmia Network (CANet) Trainee Discovery Research Proposal Competition. Budget Amount: $10,000. 2016-2017
Parry M, Clarke H, (Principal Investigators), Bjoernnes AK, Cooper L, Gordon A, Harvey P, Lalloo C, Leegaard M, LeFort S, McFetridge-Durdle J, McGillion M, O’Keefe-McCarthy S, Price J, Stinson J, Victor JC, Watt-Watson J. Collaborators: Ayala P, Lenton E, Bernard K, De Angelis C, Alpha Phi Xi Chapter, Ontario Women’s Health Network, & Centre for Global eHealth Innovation. CIHR Knowledge Synthesis Grant, $100,000. 2016-2017
Carroll SL, McGillion M, Yost J, Abelson J, Healey J, Berkesse A. Following the C-Spin RoAdMAP: ReAlizing MeAningful Patient Engagement. CIHR Patient Engagement: Collaboration Grant (SPOR). Budget Amount: $15,000 (CIHR), Community) Partner $15,000. 2016-2017
Carroll SL, McGillion M, Yost J, Schwalm J-D, Devereaux PJ. Budget: Preparing for Meaningful Engagement at the Population Health Research Institute- PREPARE. The Population Health Research Institute, Budget Amount: $29,814.00. 2016-2017
Moayyedi P, and the IMAGINE Team (includes M McGillion), the Inflammation, Microbiome, and Alimentation: Gastro-Intestinal and Neuropsychiatric Effects- SPOR chronic disease network. CIHR-SPOR Networks in Chronic Disease, Budget amount: $12,500,00. 2016-2021
Buckley N, Choinière M, Davis K, Diatchenko L, Finley A, Frèchette P, Gilron I, Iorio A, Hudspith M, Latimer M, MacDermid J, Poulin P, Schneider C, Stevens B, Stinson J (Principal Investigators). Baerg K, Beaudet N, Busse J, Craig K, Devereaux PJ, El-Gabalawy R, Gendron L, Ghasemlou N, Gordon A, Hadjistavropoulos T, Jarvi K, Katz J, McGillion M, Moulin D, Noel M, Prescott S, Salter M, Sessle B, Shamji M, Singh G, Toupin-April K, Walton D, Ware M, Watt-Watson J (Co-Investigators). Chronic Pain Network (Strategy for Patient–Oriented Research (SPOR) Networks in Chronic Disease). Budget amount: CIHR: $12,450,000; plus $12,450,000: partnership matching over 5 years. 2016-2021
Lavis JN, Levinson A, Haynes B, Raina P, Stacey D, Dobbins M, Carroll SL, McGillion M. Helping Canadians get more involved in health and healthcare decisions: Adding a decision aid database to the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal. Labarge Optimal Aging Inititative Grant. Budget Amount: $98,538, 2015-2016
Devereaux PJ, and the Perioperative Research Team (includes M McGillion). Predicting and preventing the major vascular complications of surgery. CIHR Foundation Scheme Grant. Budget Amount: $8,439,205. 2015-2022
Devereaux PJ, et al. (includes M McGillion). HIP fracture Accelerated surgical TreaTment And Care tracK (HIP ATTACK) – Randomized Controlled Trial of Accelerated Medical Clearance and Surgery versus Standard Care for Hip Fracture, Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU) IMPACT Award (3-year grant), $1,849,614. 2015-2018
Buckley N and team (includes M McGillion). Reducing the Impact of Chronic Pain in Canada. Letter of Intent Submitted to: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Patient Engagement Grants, Budget amount: $50,000. 2015-2016
Shanthanna H, Khan J, Devereaux PJ, McGillion M. Hip fracture Accelerated surgical TreaTment And Care (HIP ATTACK) Pain Sub-study. Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, $30,000. 2015-2016
Busse J, Bhandari M, Devereaux PJ, Hapidou E, Khan J, Manach YL, McGillion M. Cognitive behavioural therapy to prevent post-surgical pain following surgical fixation of tibila fractures: A pilot study. Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, $30,000. 2015-2016
MacDermid J, Akhtar-Danesh N, Devereaux PJ, Grewal R, McGillion M, Miller J, Sinden K, Wideman T. Advancing understanding of gender, work and pain, Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Research- New Project $100,000. 2014-2015
Stinson J, Campbell F, Chorney J, Clark A, Dick B, Forgeron P, Gordon A, Jibb L, Lalloo C, McGillion M, Montgomery L, Palermo T, Rashiq S, Ruskin D, Simmonds M, Tupper S, Victor JC. iCanCope with pain: An integrated smart phone and web self-management program for adolescents and young adults with chronic pain, Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Research- New Project $383,884. 2014-2017

RESEARCH

Dr. McGillion is interested in digital health, with a primary focus on remote automated monitoring and virtual, connected care strategies to reduce postoperative complications and improve the experience of recovery following cardiac and vascular surgeries. He is also interested in predictors and strategies to prevent chronic post-surgical pain following these procedures.

COURSES

Graduate Teaching

2017 (Term 2) PhD and Post-Doctoral Seminar
2016 (Term 2) PhD and Post-Doctoral Seminar

Undergraduate Teaching

2016 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
SCI 2S03, Intro to Statistics for Nursing
(Academic year 2015/2016)

2015 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
SCI 2S03, Intro to Statistics for Nursing
(Academic year 2014/2015)

2014 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
SCI 2S03, Intro to Statistics for Nursing
(Academic year 2013/2014)

2015 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
SCI 4NR3, Nursing Research
(Academic year 2014/2015)

2015 (Term 1) BScN Program, McMaster University
SCI 4NR3, Nursing Research
(Academic year 2014/2015)

2014 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
SCI 4NR3, Nursing Research
(Academic year 2013/2014)

2015 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
4K10-4J07, Clinical Tutor
(Academic year 2014/2015)

2015 (Term 1) BScN Program, McMaster University
4K10-4J07, Clinical Tutor
(Academic year 2014/2015)

2014 (Term 2) BScN Program, McMaster University
4K10-4J07, Clinical Tutor
(Academic year 2013/2014)

PRESENTATIONS

McGillion M, Harsha P. Webinar: Stakeholder management and early experience with remote automated monitoring. For Digital Health Canada. November 28, 2018.
McGillion M. Innovative solutions to Hallway Health Care. Ontario Universities Policy Discussion Series. Toronto, ON. October 30, 2018.
Plenary: McGillion M. Launching remote automated monitoring trials: Lessons learned and the way forward. Perioperative Care Congress, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto. May 11, 2018.
McGillion M. Digital Health Literacy: Case example of SMArTVIEW. Ontario Health Literacy Symposium, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. March 19, 2018.
Plenary: McGillion M, Devereaux PJ. Remote automated monitoring following surgery: Need for and state of the science. Canadian Journal of Cardiology Symposium: New Models of Cardiovascular Care Delivery. Vancouver, BC, October 23, 2017.

Dr. Michael McGillion

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

mmcgill@mcmaster.ca

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BIO

Dr. Jennifer (Jen) Mohaupt joined McMaster as a full time Assistant Professor in July 2020. Dr. Mohaupt previously enjoyed teaching in the McMaster-Conestoga-Mohawk collaboration since 2009 as a full time Conestoga faculty member.

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JOURNAL ARTICLES

Mohaupt, J., et al. (2012). Understanding interprofessional relationships by use of contact theory. Journal of Interprofessional Care.

OTHER

PhD Dissertation: Mohaupt, J, et al. (2016). “First-responders and emergency department healthcare providers’ interactions during emergency situations: A grounded theory study”

HONOURS

Executive Dean’s Award for Leadership in Interprofessional Education
Rickward Scholarship in Nursing Award
Professional Nurse Educator Interest Group Research Award

GRANTS

J Mohaupt. The integration of simulation experiences in the BScN program according to a need’s assessment of students, faculty and nursing staff. Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation. $10,000. 2010.

RESEARCH

Dr. Mohaupt’s dissertation, “First-responders and emergency department healthcare provider interactions during emergency situations: A grounded theory study” focussed on interprofessional collaboration. Interprofessional education (IPE) and collaboration is true passion of hers. She has been involved in many IPE activities throughout her career including supporting mentoring and facilitating extracurricular IP groups. Her other passion is simulation-based education. She enjoys bringing different professions together to manage crisis simulations; this allows her to revisit her critical care routes and share first-responder strategies with healthcare providers.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE

Fall 2020: N3SS3, N3RS3 (will be Lead for L3 basic and L3 RPN-BScN)

Winter 2021: N3TT3, N3RT3, N4K07

Dr. Jennifer Mohaupt

Assistant Professor

mohauptj@mcmaster.ca

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MSc, PhD(McMaster University)

BIO

Dr. Iris Mujica joined McMaster University in 2002 as a full time faculty. She teaches a variety of undergraduate courses utilizing Problem Based Learning (PBL) and participates in the selection and training of students who have Global Health professional practice placements as member of the Global Health Education Committee (GHEC).

HONOURS

2011 McMaster Students Union Teaching Award
2010 CNSA Certificate of Excellence in the Role of Mentor

RESEARCH

Dr. Mujica’s primary research interests are in Global Health research including Global Health Education (intra and interdisciplinary), Transcultural Care and impact of Global Health experiences on professional practice, Problem Based Learning and Higher Education. Currently, Dr. Mujica is the primary co-investigator for a study examining ethical issues experienced by students pursuing global health clinical placements in resource limited settings.

PRESENTATIONS

Mujica, I., Landeen, J., Martin L., Wahoush, O. (2016). BScN students’ reentry process following an international immersive global health clinical experience: A constructivist grounded theory study. ATINER 2nd Annual International Conference for Education and Research, Athens, Greece.
Mujica I. (2015). Global Health in clinical Practice: Connecting Theory and Practice. Scholar Practitioner Program-Nipissing University, Toronto-Ontario.
Mujica I. (2015). A conversation about Problem Based Learning (PBL). 10 year Anniversary Academic symposium. Fundacion Universitaria Sanitas, Colombia.
Mujica I. & Manankil-Rankin L. (2015). Facilitating large PBL groups. Faculty Development. McMaster University.
Mujica, I. (2014). Why prepare before a Global Health Clinical Experience
Connecting Theory and Practice. INIG-RNAO student Workshop: Students Becoming Global Citizens: Let’s Talk. Hamilton-Ontario, Canada.
Mujica, I., & Pierazzo, J. (2014). Effective Assessment and Feedback for Learning. The Teaching Professor Conference, Boston, MA, USA.
Mujica, I., & Ladouceur, M. (2012). An Undergraduate Curriculum with a Global Health Focus. Canadian Conference on Global Health. Ottawa, Canada.
Mujica, I., & Pierazzo, J. (2012). Fostering Praxis using Problem Based Learning Methodology in Large Groups. 23rdInternational Networking for Healthcare Education Conference (NET2012), Cambridge, UK.
Mujica, I., & Wahoush, O. (2010). How to Map out the Learning Process for Students in a PBL Course. 1st Asia-Pacific Joint PBL Conference 2010. Taipei-Taiwan.
Mujica, I., & Wahoush, O. (2010) Survival Skills for Tutors and Course Planners: How to Map out the Learning Process for Students in a PBL Course. PBL2010 International Conference – Problem – Based Learning and Active Learning Methodologies. São Paulo, Brazil.
Sanchez, O., Ladouceur, M.,Mujica, I., Thibeault, L., Bracken, S., Wahoush, O., Skoko, K., & Gabriele, N. (2010). Multicultural Perspectives in Educational Activities. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Santiago de Chile. Santiago, Chile.

Dr. Iris Mujica

Teaching Professor, School of Nursing

mujicai@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BScN, MSc Clinical Health Sciences (Nursing), PhD (McMaster)

BIO

Dr. Northwood joined the School of Nursing in 2004 as an Assistant Clinical Professor. She became an Assistant Professor in 2020.

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Select Journal Publications

Northwood, M., Markle-Reid, M., Sherifali, D., Fisher, K, & Ploeg, J. (2020). A cross-sectional study of the prevalence and correlates of urinary incontinence in older home-care clients with diabetes. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.05.005
McArthur, C., Saari, M., Northwood, M., Sheiban Taucar, L., & Boscart, V. (2019). Profiling the characteristics of people who are comatose in long-term and complex continuing care settings. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 20(10), 1331-1334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2019.04.026
Ganann, R., Peacock, S., Garnett, A., Northwood, M., Hyde, A., Bookey-Bassett, S., Kennedy, L., Markle-Reid, M., Ploeg, J., Valaitis, R. (2019). Capacity development amongst academic trainees in community-based primary health care research: The Aging, Community and Health Research Unit Experience. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 20(e139): 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423619000732
Northwood, M., Ploeg, J., Markle-Reid, M., & Sherifali, D. (2019). Understanding the complexity of diabetes and urinary incontinence in older adults receiving home care services: Protocol for a mixed methods study. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1609406919852000
Ploeg, J., Northwood, M., Duggleby, W., McAiney, C., Chambers, T., Peacock, S., Fisher, K., Ghosh, S., Markle-Reid, M., Swindle, J., Williams, A., & Tricsott, J. (2019). Caregivers of older adults with dementia and multiple chronic conditions: Exploring their experiences with significant changes. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1471301219834423
Ploeg, J., Ireland, S., Cziraki, K., Northwood, M., Davies, B., Higuchi, K., & Murray, M. (2018). A Sustainability Oriented and Mentored Approach to Implementing a Fall Prevention Guideline in Acute Care Over 2 Years. Sage Open Nursing, 4, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F2377960818775433
Northwood, M., Ploeg, J., Markle-Reid, M., & Sherifali, D. (2018). Integrative review of the social determinants of health in older adults with multimorbidity. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 74, 45-60. doi: 10.1111/jan.13408

Select Contributions to Books

Hirdes, J., Heckman, G., Geffen, L., Saari, M., Hogeveen, S., & Northwood, M. (2020). interRAI COVID-19 Vulnerability Screener (CVS) Assessment Form and User’s Manual.
Peden-McAlpine, C., Northwood, M., & Bliss, D. (2018). Fecal incontinence definition and impact on quality of life. In D. Bliss (Ed.). Management of Fecal Incontinence for the Advanced Practice Continence Nurse. France: Springer Nature.
Ostaszkiewicz, J., Peden-McAlpine, C., Northwood, M., Eustice, S., Bliss, D., & Nishimura, K. (2018). Advanced practice continence nursing. In D. Bliss (Ed.). Management of Fecal Incontinence for the Advanced Practice Continence Nurse. France: Springer Nature.
Hunter, K.F., Northwood, M., Haggar, V., & Bates, F. (2018). Management of Fecal Incontinence in Community-Living Older/Frail Adults. In D. Bliss (Ed.). Management of Fecal Incontinence for the Advanced Practice Continence Nurse. France: Springer Nature.
Bliss, D., Mimura, T., Berghmans, B., Bharucha, A., Chiarioni, G., Emmanuel, A., Maeda, Y., Northwood, M., Peden-McAlpine C., Rafiee, H., Rockwood, T., Santoro, G., Taylor, S., & Whitehead, W. (2017). Assessment and conservative management of faecal incontinence and quality of life in adults. In P. Abrams, L. Cardozo, A. Wagg & A. Wein (Eds). 6th International Consultation on Incontinence. ICUD/ICS.

HONOURS

Health System Impact Fellowship, Post-Doctoral Central Canada Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research. School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo and SE Research Centre. Enhancing collaborative care planning with older adults receiving home-care services. $155,000. 2019-2020.

GRANTS

Northwood, M., Heckman, G., Didyk, N., Hogeveen, S., & Nova, A. Mobilizing Specialized Geriatric Services to Identify and Triage Older Adults at Risk due to COVID-19 Pandemic Social-Distancing Practices. Specialized Geriatric Services Grants (RGP Central and Department of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, McMaster University). $14,838. 2020-2021.
Northwood, M., Heckman, G., Harrington, C. Leveraging Community Support Services to Support Integrated Health and Social System Response to COVID-19. Mitacs Accelerate. $15,000. 2020.

RESEARCH

The focus of Dr. Northwood’s program of research is health-care system integration for older adults with clinical complexity and their caregivers informed by her clinical practice as a certified gerontological nurse in acute care, complex continuing care, and most recently, home and community care. Dr. Northwood’s aim is to conduct highly embedded research with health- and social-care partners to change and benefit the quality of life and well-being of older adults, the culture of the practice environment, and the integration of the health-care system. The first theme of her program of research is to understand the factors, correlates, and outcomes of clinical complexity for different populations of older adults across different settings of the health-care system using routinely collected, point-of-care assessment data from standardized instruments. The second theme is to develop best practices for nurses and the interprofessional team to assess and care plan for older adults in a person- and family-centred manner that is focused on achievement of client goals. The third theme is to co-design, test and scale nursing and interprofessional interventions that support an integrated health care system.

Dr. Melissa Northwood

Assistant Professor

northwm@mcmaster.ca

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MSc (McMaster University), BScN (University of Toronto), Hon BSc (University of Toronto)

BIO

Amy Palma is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and teaches in a variety of levels in the undergraduate program. She started at McMaster in 2006 as a clinical instructor, and joined the School of Nursing as a full time faculty member in 2008. Her clinical background is in pediatric nursing. Amy is currently the Level 3 Lead for the basic stream at the McMaster site.

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Viegas, J., Palma, A., Benson, L., Manlhiot, C., & McCrindle, B. (2013). Use of local anesthetic for pain control in paediatric cardiac catheterization: A randomised controlled trial [Abstract]. Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 24(1), 71.

GRANTS

Matthew-Maich, N., Martin, L., Ackerman-Rainville, R., Hammond, C., Mines, C., Palma A., Roche, C., Sheremet, D., Stone, R. (2012-2013). What makes an effective tutor in each level of the BScN curriculum? Funded by the Center for Leadership and Learning, McMaster University, $1000, and the Nursing Education Research Unit (NERU), McMaster University, $2000.
Palma, A., & Viegas, J. (2009-2012). Use of local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) for pain control in pediatric cardiac catheterization: A randomized controlled trial. Nursing Research Fellowship, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, $2000.

RESEARCH

Amy’s research interests include clinical teaching in nursing education, the use of simulation, and pediatric nursing. She is actively involved in a variety of activities related to the scholarship of teaching and learning, including the development of new PBL/PBL scenarios for the undergraduate curriculum and the creation of new high fidelity simulation scenarios.

COURSES

In her teaching, Amy strives to motivate and challenge students to achieve their full potential and help shape them into caring, capable, and confident nurses for the future.

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

2014 BScN Program, McMaster University
Levels 1, 3 and 4, with main focus on clinical teaching.
N1I02 Introduction to Nursing Practice, Level 1 basic stream – Course planner
N1J02 Professional Nursing Practice I, Level 1 basic stream – Course planner
(Academic year 2014/2015)

Amy Palma

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

palmaaj@mcmaster.ca

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BSc (University of Western Ontario), BEd (Brock University), MScN, Post-Master’s Tertiary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and PhD in Educational Psychology (University of Western Ontario)

BIO

Dr. Joanna Pierazzo is currently the Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Programs. She joined McMaster University in 1999. As an Associate Professor, she has been immersed in several leadership and educational roles in the School of Nursing. Most recently, she completed a three-year term as Chair of Curriculum for the BScN Programs. In this role, she provided educational leadership in curriculum and program evaluation across the BScN Consortium.

Dr. Pierazzo completed her BScN, MScN and Acute Care NP in the School of Nursing at Western. She also completed her BEd, followed by a PhD in the Faculty of Education at Western. Her doctoral studies specialized in Educational Psychology and Curriculum.

She brings a wealth of educational leadership expertise to our nursing program. She has provided leadership in clinical nursing education, including the scholarship of Simulation-based Learning. Her clinical expertise is in the field of Clinical Neurosciences, with previous clinical appointments as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Regional Neurosurgery Programs.

CV Available on Request.

RESEARCH

Dr. Pierazzo’s research interests include principles of educational psychology within the context of nursing education, including motivational theory, learner engagement, affect (anxiety) and self-efficacy. Content areas of focus include simulation-based learning, cognitive appraisal of affect, and factors impacting student success in professional practice and theoretical courses.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Pierazzo has taught several courses in the BScN program. These have included clinical and theoretical courses in all levels and streams of the program. She has contributed to many teaching and learning enhancements in these courses.

GRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Pierazzo has primarily taught courses in two Graduate Programs: Nursing and Health Sciences Education. Her teaching has been concentrated in the following courses: Quantitative Methodology, Scholarly Writing, Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice, Technical and Non-technical Skills and Educational Assessment and Evaluation.

Dr. Joanna Pierazzo

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Programs, and Associate Professor, School of Nursing

pierazj@mcmaster.ca

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Lynda Bentley Poole

Assistant Professor, Teaching Professor, School of Nursing

bentlel@mcmaster.ca

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BA Hons (McMaster), BScN (McMaster), MScN (Western), PhD (McMaster)

Assistant Professor, BScN Programs Curriculum Chair, School of Nursing

BIO

Dr. Maria Pratt began her academic career as a sessional instructor in 2008. She has a clinical nursing practice history of working in adult critical care, emergency, and medical–surgical nursing for almost two decades. She was the BScN stream Accelerated Lead from 2016-2024 and was recently appointed as the new Curriculum Chair of the BScN Programs.

COURSES

Dr. Pratt’s primary responsibilities include teaching nursing theory (N2I04, N2V04, N3SS3, N3TT3, N3V03, 4QQ3) and professional practice courses (N2U04, N2J04, N2L03, N4J07, N4K10) in the BScN programs. She is also a faculty advisor and supervisor to course and thesis-based nursing graduate students.

RESEARCH

Dr. Pratt holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from McMaster University and conducted her doctoral research on evaluating unsatisfactory student performance in professional nursing practice. Her research interests are centred broadly on nursing education, faculty development, and student-faculty pedagogical partnerships in higher education.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Alostaz, N., Walton-Roberts, M., Chen, R., Pratt, M., & Wahoush, O. (2024). Integration trends of internationally educated nurses in Canada and Australia. Internation Health Trends and Perspectives, 4(1), 88-113.
Skipper, A., Jacinto, K., Siddiqui, S., Pratt, M., & Gandza, S. (May 13, 2024). Strengthening a peer mentorship program for accelerated nursing students. International Journal for Students as Partners, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.15173/ijsap.v8i1.5584
Pratt, M., Martin, L., & Chen, R. (December, 2021). A multimodal orientation program for new clinical faculty. SCIREA Journal of Education, 6(6). 197-213. doi: 10.54647/education88289
Pratt, M. (2019). Evaluation of unsatisfactory student performance. Clinical Teacher, 16(4), 1-6.
Pratt, M., Martin, L., Mohide, A., & Black, M. (2013). A descriptive analysis of the impact of moral distress on the evaluation of unsatisfactory students. Nursing Forum Journal, 48(4), 231-239.
Felten, P., Bagg, J., Bumbry, M., Hill, J., Hornsby, K., Pratt, M., & Weller, S. (2013). Expanding access to the SoTL borderland: A call for inclusive student engagement in the enhancement of teaching and learning. Teaching and Learning Inquiry, 1(2), 63-74.
Pratt, M. (2012) The utility of human sciences in nursing. Nurse Researcher Journal 19(3),12-15.
Pratt, M, Kerr, M, & Wong, C. (2009). The impact of ERI, burnout, and caring for SARS patients on hospital nurses’ self-reported compliance with infection control. Canadian Journal of Infection Control 24(3), 167-174.

SELECT PRESENTATIONS

Fang, C., Pratt, M., Carter, N., & Martin, L. (June 7, 2023). The Experiences of Nursing Clinical Instructors Supporting Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Development of Resilience: A Proposed Qualitative Descriptive Study. Poster presented at the Norman Education Research Day. Hamilton, Ontario.
Pratt, M., & Helmy, H. (December 9 & 10, 2021). Remote Teaching and Learning Tools for Nursing PBL Tutorials. (ePoster Presentation). Innovations in Education Conference, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
Cavey, N., Pratt, M., & Mujica, I. (November 2-4, 2021). A Partnership Between Nursing Student and Public Health in the Fight Against COVID-19: A Quality Improvement Project (ePoster Accepted in English & Spanish). ICN Congress: Nursing Around the World.
Tong, C., Lee, M., Pratt, M., Monteiro, M., Linkins, L.A., & Chan, T. (August 31, 2021). Vignettes: A Novel Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool for Faculty Development. International Conference of Faculty Development in the Health Professions.
Saini, A., Chen, R., Martin, L., Palma, A., Pilla, J., Pratt, M., & Seabrooke, A. (May 3-6, 2021). A Realist Evaluation on the Program for Excellence in Clinical Instruction. 7th Annual International Conference on Nursing. Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER).
Pratt, M., Pierazzo, J., Jewiss, T., Culver, K., Chen, R., Martin, L., & Wahoush, O. (July 21, 2020). Exploring cognitive and non-cognitive predictors of student success. Paper presented at the 10^th World Congress on Nursing and Healthcare (Virtual Conference).

GRANTS

Skipper, A., Jacinto, K., Siddiqui, S., Pratt, M., & Gandza, S. Students Supporting Students: An Exploration of Peer Mentorship to Enhance Learning and Foster Confidence in Accelerated Nursing Students. MacPherson Institute of Teaching and Learning. May 2022-August 2022, $1,980.
Pratt M. Remote Teaching Resources in PBL Student Partner’s Program. MacPherson Institute of Teaching and Learning. Sep 2021- April 2022, $3,420.
Palma, A., Martin, L., Jewiss, T., Pratt, M., Shuhaibar, E., & Hui, S. Virtual simulation game development in nursing education. McPherson PALAT, May 2020-May 2021, $3,980.
Chen, R., Martin, L., Palma, A., Pratt, M., Pilla, J., & Seabrooke, A. Building a program for excellence in clinical instruction in the school of nursing, McPherson LTL Fellowship Grant, August 2018-August 2020, $14,906.
Pierazzo, J., Pratt, M., Jewiss, T., Culver, K., Martin, L., Chen, R., Wahoush, O., & Lunyk-Child, O. CASPer^TM: An innovative tool to assess the best candidates for admission to the BScN program, NERU, April 2018-April 2019, $2,000.
Pratt, M., Lynn, M., & Chen, R. Developing a multimodal orientation program for professional practice nursing instructors, McPherson PALAT, June 2017-June 2018, $4,980.
Pratt, M. Evaluation of unsatisfactory student performance in professional practice. RNFOO Provincial Nursing Educator Interest Group, June 2012-June 2013, $5,000.

Dr. Maria Pratt

Assistant Professor, BScN Curriculum Chair, School of Nursing

prattm@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BScN (McMaster), PhD (McMaster), CDE

BIO

Career Development – Diabetes Nurse Scientist
Dr. Sherifali is the inaugural holder of the Heather M. Arthur Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Inter-Professional Health Research at McMaster University. I am a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, at McMaster University. I also completed a 3-yr Post-Doctoral Heart and Stroke Fellowship, examining the impact of community-based self-management interventions on diabetes and its complications.

Diabetes Health Services Research – Diabetes Coaching & Technology-enabled Diabetes Self-Management
Dr. Sherifali’ s health services research has focused on co-designing, evaluating, and implementing diabetes interventions to support patients and health care providers. Starting in my Post-Doc, I have explored the role of coaching through pilot studies, community-based studies, and evidence syntheses. Since 2014, I have co-designed, implemented and/or evaluated technology solutions to support individuals living with type 2 diabetes, collaborating with industry and academic leaders in digital diabetes self-management.

McMaster Evidence Review & Synthesis Team
Dr. Sherifali is the Lead of the McMaster Evidence Review & Synthesis Team (MERST). MERST produces high-quality systematic reviews/meta-analyses which are the bedrock of evidence-based healthcare. Our work includes evidence syntheses and guidelines to support informed decision-making for healthcare providers and decision-makers, to improve the health and social care of various populations. To date, we have worked with a variety of partners and stakeholders.

Website: https://merst.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/

Dr. Diana Sherifali

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

dsherif@mcmaster.ca

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BIO

Dr. Patricia Strachan is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. Following a MSc in Rural and Extension Studies at the University of Guelph, she completed a PhD (Nursing) at McMaster. Following this she completed a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. She was a post-doctoral trainee with the FUTURE Program for Cardiovascular Nurse Scientists, a CIHR Strategic Training Initiative aimed to develop capacity of cardiovascular nurse scientists in Canada. Her clinical background is in emergency, intensive care and adult medical-surgical nursing. She is particularly interested in developing, implementing and supporting the optimization of nurses’ communication with patients with advanced illness and their families. This has included the development of a graduate nursing education course (NUR 704) and the use of arts-based strategies to support reflexive practice and learning. Dr. Strachan is currently assessing the feasibility of and adaptations required to implement the Serious Illness Conversation training in undergraduate nursing education.

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Strachan, P.H., Kryworuchko, J., Nouvet, E., Downar, J., You, J.J. (2018).Canadian hospital nurses’ roles in communication and decision-making about goals of care: An interpretive description of critical incidents. Applied Nursing Research, 40(April), 26-33. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29579495
Strachan, P.H., Kryworuchko, J., Lin, L. (2018). Challenges in clarifying goals of care in patients with advanced heart failure. Current Opinion in Supportive ?and Palliative Care, 12(1):32-37. doi: 10.1097/SPC.0000000000000318.
Kryworuchko, J., Strachan, P.H., Nouvet, E., Downar, J., You, J.J. (2016) Factors influencing communication and decision making about life-sustaining technology during serious illness: A qualitative study. BMJ Open, http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/bmjopen-2015-010451?ijkey=xycJYPncp8tFYpO&keytype=ref
Currie, K., Strachan, P.H., Spaling, M., Harkness, K., Barber, D., Clark, A.M. (2015). The importance of interactions between patients and healthcare professionals for heart failure self-care: A systematic review of qualitative research into patient perspectives. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, [Epub ahead of print 08/2014]. DOI: 10.1177/1474515114547648
Strachan, P.H., Currie, K., Harkness, K., Spaling, M., Clark, A.M. (2014). Context matters in HF self-care: A qualitative systematic review. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 20(6), 448-455. Epub 2014 Apr 13. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.03.010.
Strachan, P.H., Joy,C., Costigan, J., Carter, N. (2014, Apr). Development of a practice tool for community-based nurses: The Heart Failure Palliative Approach to Care (HeFPAC). European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 13(2), 139-146. First published online before print on January 15, 2014. doi: 10.1177/1474515113519522. (Summarized on MDLinx.com in April 2014)
Strachan, P.H., Kaasalainen, S., Horton, A., Jarman, H., D-Elia, T., Van Der Horst, M., Newhouse, I, Kelley, M.L., McCainey, C., McKelvie, R., Demers, C., Heckman, G. (2014). Managing heart failure in the long-term care setting: nurses’ experiences in Ontario, Canada. Nursing Research, 63(5), 357-365. DOI: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000049

HONOURS

Nursing Award (Oral Presentation). European Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Congress 2008, Milan, Italy.

GRANTS

Strachan P.H., Pierazzo J. Engaging nursing students in serious illness conversation training. McPherson Institute (ELAP grant). Aug 2018- Mar 2019. $3,164.
Strachan, P.H. Bridging Heart Failure and Hospice Palliative Care: Evaluation of the Heart Failure Palliative Approach to Care (HeFPAC) pocket guide for nurses. Hospice of Waterloo Region – HPC Consultation Services. 2014-2015, $5,000.
You, J., Ross, H.J., MacIver, J., Downar, J., Demers, C., Strachan, P.H., Fowler, R., Heyland, D., Day, A., Giannetti, N., Clarke, B., Zeiroth, S., Mielniczuk, L., Toma, M., Ducharme, A. Decision-making about goals of care for hospitalized patients with Heart Failure (DECIDE-HF). Heart and Stroke Foundation (Ontario Provincial Office). July 2014-June 2015, $70,000.
Lingard, L., Arnold, M., Bates,J., Burge,F., Kimel, G., Marshall, D., McDougall, A., Schulz, V., Shadd, J., Stewart, M., Strachan, P.H., Tait, G., Palliative care on the heart failure care team: mapping patient and provider experiences and expectations. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. 2012-2014. $116,024.
Heyland, DK. (Scientific Director), Gramlich, L., Mourtzakis, M., Khursheed, J., Graham, T., Mutch, M., Duncan, A., Kutsogiannis, J., Pichora, D., Bryant, T., Tremblay, A., Rockwood, K., Bitritz, L., Newhouse, I., Fowler, R., Albert, M., Muscedere, J., Sinuff, T., Cook, D., Kumar, A., Dodek, P., Skrobik, Y., Meade, M., Lamontagne, F., Bagshaw, S., Cohen, R., Stajduhar, K., Kelley, M.L., Rodney, P., You, J., Johnson, A., Brazil, K., Strachan, P.H., Kryworuchko, J., Kozak, J.F., Heckman, G., Barwich, D., Taylor, C., Jones, K., McKee, M., Yeates, K., Krahn, M., Baxter, S., Stockley, D.. (2012[July]-2017). Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network (TECH VALUE NET). $23, 888, 157 (plus in-kind contributions $21,409,646). Networks of Centres of Excellence. Role in grant: Co-applicant. Project member; Training Committee.
You, J., Heyland, D.K., Albert, M., Brazil, K., Day,A., Downar, J., Fowler, R., Ilan,R., Jayaraman, D., Kryworuchko, J., Lamontagne, F., Ma, I., Palepu,A., Roberts,D., Shik,D., Strachan, P.H. Decision-making about goals of care for hospitalized medical patients: a multicentre, mixed-methods study. The DECIDE Study. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. 2012-2014. $157,908.
Strachan, P.H., Arthur, H.M., Carroll, S., Schwartz, L. Exploring patients’ decisions regarding implantable defibrillators for primary prevention. CIHR Operating Grant. 2008-2010, $ 91,979.

RESEARCH

?Dr. Strachan’s research focuses on optimizing health team (specifically nurses’) communication within a palliative approach for patients living with advanced chronic, progressive life-limiting illness (specifically Heart Failure) and their families. This includes the development, implementation and support of patient-centered communication approaches and tools for pre- and post-licensure nurses and other healthcare professionals across care contexts. She led the development of the Heart Failure Palliative Approach to Care (HeFPAC): A guide for nurses. This pocket guide is available for download and hosted by the Canadian Virtual Hospice at the following weblink: Virtual Hospice.

Dr. Strachan’s research expertise is in qualitative methods. Educational and research interests are informed by a continuing quest to learn about complex adaptive systems and how this can contribute to our understanding about the art and science of communication in nursing practice.

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

2014 NUR 700, Philosophical Basis of Nursing

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

2014 BScN Program, McMaster University
PBL, Problem Based Learning courses
N2I05, Introduction to Professional Nursing
N2V04, Nursing Concepts in Health & Illness for Basic Accelerated I
4NR3, Nursing Research practicum students
(Academic year, 2014/2015)

Dr. Patricia Helen Strachan

Associate Professor, School of Nursing

strachan@mcmaster.ca

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RN, BNSc (Queen’s University), MSc (Queen’s University), PhD (University of Toronto)

Level 4 Lead, BScN program, School of Nursing

BIO

Dr. Sanja Visekruna joined McMaster University in July 2021 as an Assistant Professor. She is passionate about teaching, learning, and curriculum development. Sanja’s nursing practice experiences in critical care, paediatric type 1 diabetes (community), research, and education inspire the health systems lens that positions her pedagogy about topics grounded in professional practice.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Geddie, H., Visekruna, S., Lawrence, S., Sherifali, D., & Bassilious, E. (2024). Type 1 diabetes in Ontario schools; policy and practice. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 48(4), 218-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2024.01.005
Horvath, S., Visekruna, S., Kilpatrick, K., McCallum, M. & Carter, N. (2023). Models of care with advanced practice nurses in the emergency department: A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Research, 148, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104608.
McGillis Hall, L., Lalonde, M., Visekruna, S., Chartrand, A., Reali, V., & Feather, J. (2019). A comparative analysis of NCLEX pass rates: Nursing health human resources considerations. Journal of Nursing Management, 27(6), 1067-1074. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12752
Visekruna, S., McGillis Hall, L., Parry, M., Spalding, K. (2017). Intersecting health policy and the social determinants of health in pediatric type 1 diabetes management and care. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 37, 62-69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2017.06.001
Visekruna, S., Edge, D. S., & Keeping-Burke, L. (2015). “Being in balance”: Self-management Experiences Among Young Women with Type 1 Diabetes. The Qualitative Report, 20(9), 1373-1393. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2015.2279

GRANTS

McGillis Hall, L. (Principal Investigator), Lalonde, M., Price, S., & Visekruna, S. (Co-Investigator). Addressing COVID-19 Impacts on Canada’s Nursing Workforce. Funding: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). $265,486.00. 2022-2024.
McGillis Hall, L. (Principal Investigator), & Visekruna, S. (Co-Investigator). CFNU National Nurse Study: Outlook on Nursing Study. Funding: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). $101,595.00. June 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020.
McGillis Hall, L. (Principal Investigator), Sermeus, W., Lalonde, M., Visekruna, S. (Co-Investigator), & Harris, A. RN4Cast Ontario – Canada. Funding: Ontario Nurses Association. $237,300.00. June 2017 – May 2020.

RESEARCH

Dr. Visekruna’s research interests include nursing roles, competencies and education, and paediatric diabetes care.

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Sanja teaches in Level 4 of the BScN program: nursing research, theory (problem-based learning/PBL), and professional practice courses. She has also taught in Level 2 (PBL) and the Accelerated Stream (PBL, research appraisal & utilization in evidence informed decision making) of the program.

GRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Visekruna has graduate faculty status and can participate on nursing MSc and PhD committees.

Dr. Sanja Visekruna

Assistant Professor

visekrus@mcmaster.ca

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BIO

Dr. Carly Whitmore joined the School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor in August 2023. Dr. Whitmore (BScN – Trent University, MSc and PhD – McMaster University), is a certified psychiatric and mental health nurse with clinical experience in acute and tertiary care. Dr. Whitmore is a Collaborator Scientist in the INTREPID Lab at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health where she completed her Post-doctoral Fellowship. Dr. Whitmore’s program of research braids together her clinical practice focused on mental health and wellbeing with her training in chronic condition management and multimorbidity.

PUBLICATIONS

Recent publications include:

Sherifali, D., Whitmore, C., Naeem, F., Melamed, OC., Dragonetti, R., Kouzoukas, E., Marttila, J., Tang, F., Tanzini, E., Ramdass, S., & Selby, P. (2024). Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health (TECC-D): Findings from a mixed methods feasibility trial of a responsive co-designed virtual health coaching intervention. International Journal of Integrated Care, 24(12). https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.7608

Whitmore, C. (2023). Getting it “just right”: Achieving integrated diabetes and mental health care. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 47(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2023.04.005

Campbell, KA., Cammer, A., Moisey, LL., Orr, E., Whitmore, C., & Jack, SM. Critically appraising and utilizing qualitative health research evidence in nutrition practice. (2023). Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 37(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13259

Campbell, KA., Orr, E., Durepos, P., Nguyen, L., Li, L., Whitmore, C., Gehrke, P., Graham, L., & Jack, SM. (2021). Reflexive thematic analysis for applied qualitative health research. The Qualitative Report, 26(6). https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.5010

Bird, M., Ouellete, C., Whitmore, C., Li, L., Nair, K., McGillion, MH., Yost, J., Banfield, L., Campbell, E., & Carroll, S. (2020). Preparing for patient partnership: A scoping review of patient partner engagement and evaluation in research. Health Expectations, 23(3). https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13040

Whitmore, C., Bird, M, McGillion, MH., Carter, N., Chen, R., Pierazzo, J., Carroll, S. (2020). Impact of nurse scientist-led digital health interventions on management of chronic conditions. Nursing Outlook, 68(6). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2020.06.010

RESEARCH

Dr. Whitmore studies health system integration, implementation, and evaluation to optimize care and care delivery for those who live with chronic conditions including mental health challenges.

COURSES

Dr. Whitmore has taught in all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.

Dr. Carly Whitmore

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

whitmorc@mcmaster.ca

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Dr. Marie-Lee Yous

Assistant Professor, CLA, School of Nursing

yousm@mcmaster.ca

BSc (Ferdowsi), MSc (Shiraz), PhD (Newcastle)

Associate Member, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact
Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)
Member, Nursing Health Services Research Unit (NHSRU)

BIO

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Akhtar-Danesh N, Baumann A, Crea-Arsenio M, Antonipillai V. (2022) COVID-19 Excess Mortality among Long-Term Care Residents in Ontario, PLOS ONE. 17(1):e0262807.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Shargall Y. (2021) Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Lung Cancer Patients: A Provincial Population-Based Study. Ann Thorac Surg. Epub 20211113. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.10.018.
Mackinnon C, Akhtar-Danesh N, Palombella A, Wainman B. (2021) Using Q-methodology to determine students’ perceptions of interprofessional anatomy education. Anat Sci Educ. Epub 20210617. doi: 10.1002/ase.2109.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Finley C. (2021) Uptake and Survival Effects of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer: A Population-Based Study. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(7):1791-1796.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Logie K, Akhtar-Danesh GG, Finley C. (2020) Uptake of minimally invasive surgery for early-stage colorectal cancer and its effect on survival: A population-based study. Surgical Oncology, 35:540-546.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Wingreen SC. (2020) How to analyze change in perception from paired Q-sorts. Communication in Statistics-Theory and Methods. DOI: 10.1080/03610926.2020.1845734
Emary PC, Oremus M, Houweling TAW, Wangler M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Attitudes, beliefs, and practices among Swiss chiropractors regarding medication prescribing for musculoskeletal conditions: a national Q-methodology study, Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 28(1):54.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Finley C, Seow H, Shakeel S, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Change in treatment modality and trends in survival among stage I lung cancer patients: a population-based study. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(9):4670-4679.
Nouri S, Mahmoudi MM, Mohammad K, Mansournia MA, Yaseri M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Methods of Competing Risks Flexible Parametric Modeling for Estimation of the Risk of the First Disease among HIV Infected Men. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 29;20(1):17.
Mirza NA, Akhtar-Danesh N, Noesagaard C, Martin L, Byrne C. (2019) Usefulness of Abductive Reasoning in Problem-Based Learning: A Pilot Study. Nurse Educator, doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000755.
Durepos P., Ploeg J., Akhtar-Danesh N., Sussman T., Orr E., & Kaasalainen S. (2020) Caregiver Preparedness for Death in Dementia: An Evaluation of Existing Tools. Aging and Mental Health, 24(10):1671-1680.
Brewer-Deluce D, Bhanu S, Jackson T, Akhtar-Danesh N, Wainman B. (2020). Beyond Average Information: How Q-methodology Enhances Course Evaluations in Anatomy. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13(2):137-148.
Baumann A, Hunsberger M, Crea-Arsenio M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018). Policy to practice: Investment in transitioning new graduate nurses to the workplace. Journal of Nursing Management, 35(16):373-381.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018) Using Cohen’s Effect Size to Identify Distinguishing Statements in Q-methodology. Open Journal of Applied Science, 8(2):73-79.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018) qfactor: A command for Q-methodology analysis. The Stata Journal, 18(2):432-446.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2017) An Overview of the Statistical Techniques in Q-methodology: Is there a better way of doing Q-analysis (With Discussion)? Operant Subjectivity, 38(3/4):29-36.

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GRANTS

Baumann A, Deber R, Laporte A, Berta W, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Akhtar-Danesh N, Roblin B, Meershoek A.Long-term Care in Crisis: The Reality of COVID-19. Canadian Institute of Health Research, $959,328, 2019-2022.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Wainman BW, Darling L, Wojkowski S, Brewer-Deluce D, Jackson T. Q-Methodology: A Revolutionary Approach to Course Evaluation. Funded by Education Scholarship Fund, McMaster University, $25,000, 2020-2022
Cordon C, Collerman A, Alvarado K, Baxter P, Akhtar-Danesh N, Dietrich T, Krull K, Lounsbury J. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant, $14,856. 2020-2021.
Kaasalainen S, Sussman T, Akhtar-Danesh N, Hunter P, McCleary L, Thompson G, Venturato L, Wickson-Griffiths A. Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluation. Funded by CIHR, Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) Grant: “Multinational research projects on Health and Social Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases”, $349,998, 2019-2022.
Kaasalainen S, Costello A, Hunter P, Neves P, Sussman T, Thompson G, Venturato L., Akhtar-Danesh N, Bourgeois-Guérin V, Chochinov H, dal Bello-Haas V, et. al. Partnering Together to Improve Palliative Care in Long Term Care. Co-funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Partnerships in Health System Improvement; Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions; Manitoba Health Research Council; Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, for $740,000, 2015-2018

Kaasalainen S, Sussman T, Neves P, O’Leary J, Akhtar-Danesh N, Brazil K, Bonifas R, Bourgeois Guérin V, dal Bello-Haas V, Earl M, Kelley ML, McCleary L, et. al. Improving Palliative Care in Long Term Care Homes Using Participatory Action Research. TVN 2014 Strategic Impact Grant Program Application, $607,520, 2015- 2017.

RESEARCH

COURSES

Dr. Akhtar-Danesh has been teaching statistical course to undergrad and graduate programs. He supervises students in the School of Nursing and Department of Health Research, Evidence & Impact.

BSc (Ferdowsi), MSc (Shiraz), PhD (Newcastle)

Associate Member, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact
Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)
Member, Nursing Health Services Research Unit (NHSRU)

BIO

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Akhtar-Danesh N, Baumann A, Crea-Arsenio M, Antonipillai V. (2022) COVID-19 Excess Mortality among Long-Term Care Residents in Ontario, PLOS ONE. 17(1):e0262807.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Shargall Y. (2021) Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Lung Cancer Patients: A Provincial Population-Based Study. Ann Thorac Surg. Epub 20211113. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.10.018.
Mackinnon C, Akhtar-Danesh N, Palombella A, Wainman B. (2021) Using Q-methodology to determine students’ perceptions of interprofessional anatomy education. Anat Sci Educ. Epub 20210617. doi: 10.1002/ase.2109.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Akhtar-Danesh N, Finley C. (2021) Uptake and Survival Effects of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lung Cancer: A Population-Based Study. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 47(7):1791-1796.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Logie K, Akhtar-Danesh GG, Finley C. (2020) Uptake of minimally invasive surgery for early-stage colorectal cancer and its effect on survival: A population-based study. Surgical Oncology, 35:540-546.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Wingreen SC. (2020) How to analyze change in perception from paired Q-sorts. Communication in Statistics-Theory and Methods. DOI: 10.1080/03610926.2020.1845734
Emary PC, Oremus M, Houweling TAW, Wangler M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Attitudes, beliefs, and practices among Swiss chiropractors regarding medication prescribing for musculoskeletal conditions: a national Q-methodology study, Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 28(1):54.
Akhtar-Danesh GG, Finley C, Seow H, Shakeel S, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Change in treatment modality and trends in survival among stage I lung cancer patients: a population-based study. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(9):4670-4679.
Nouri S, Mahmoudi MM, Mohammad K, Mansournia MA, Yaseri M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2020) Methods of Competing Risks Flexible Parametric Modeling for Estimation of the Risk of the First Disease among HIV Infected Men. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 29;20(1):17.
Mirza NA, Akhtar-Danesh N, Noesagaard C, Martin L, Byrne C. (2019) Usefulness of Abductive Reasoning in Problem-Based Learning: A Pilot Study. Nurse Educator, doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000755.
Durepos P., Ploeg J., Akhtar-Danesh N., Sussman T., Orr E., & Kaasalainen S. (2020) Caregiver Preparedness for Death in Dementia: An Evaluation of Existing Tools. Aging and Mental Health, 24(10):1671-1680.
Brewer-Deluce D, Bhanu S, Jackson T, Akhtar-Danesh N, Wainman B. (2020). Beyond Average Information: How Q-methodology Enhances Course Evaluations in Anatomy. Anatomical Sciences Education, 13(2):137-148.
Baumann A, Hunsberger M, Crea-Arsenio M, Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018). Policy to practice: Investment in transitioning new graduate nurses to the workplace. Journal of Nursing Management, 35(16):373-381.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018) Using Cohen’s Effect Size to Identify Distinguishing Statements in Q-methodology. Open Journal of Applied Science, 8(2):73-79.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2018) qfactor: A command for Q-methodology analysis. The Stata Journal, 18(2):432-446.
Akhtar-Danesh N. (2017) An Overview of the Statistical Techniques in Q-methodology: Is there a better way of doing Q-analysis (With Discussion)? Operant Subjectivity, 38(3/4):29-36.

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GRANTS

Baumann A, Deber R, Laporte A, Berta W, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Akhtar-Danesh N, Roblin B, Meershoek A.Long-term Care in Crisis: The Reality of COVID-19. Canadian Institute of Health Research, $959,328, 2019-2022.
Akhtar-Danesh N, Wainman BW, Darling L, Wojkowski S, Brewer-Deluce D, Jackson T. Q-Methodology: A Revolutionary Approach to Course Evaluation. Funded by Education Scholarship Fund, McMaster University, $25,000, 2020-2022
Cordon C, Collerman A, Alvarado K, Baxter P, Akhtar-Danesh N, Dietrich T, Krull K, Lounsbury J. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant, $14,856. 2020-2021.
Kaasalainen S, Sussman T, Akhtar-Danesh N, Hunter P, McCleary L, Thompson G, Venturato L, Wickson-Griffiths A. Scaling up the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention: A transnational effectiveness-implementation evaluation. Funded by CIHR, Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease (JPND) Grant: “Multinational research projects on Health and Social Care for Neurodegenerative Diseases”, $349,998, 2019-2022.
Kaasalainen S, Costello A, Hunter P, Neves P, Sussman T, Thompson G, Venturato L., Akhtar-Danesh N, Bourgeois-Guérin V, Chochinov H, dal Bello-Haas V, et. al. Partnering Together to Improve Palliative Care in Long Term Care. Co-funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Partnerships in Health System Improvement; Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions; Manitoba Health Research Council; Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, for $740,000, 2015-2018

Kaasalainen S, Sussman T, Neves P, O’Leary J, Akhtar-Danesh N, Brazil K, Bonifas R, Bourgeois Guérin V, dal Bello-Haas V, Earl M, Kelley ML, McCleary L, et. al. Improving Palliative Care in Long Term Care Homes Using Participatory Action Research. TVN 2014 Strategic Impact Grant Program Application, $607,520, 2015- 2017.

RESEARCH

COURSES

Dr. Akhtar-Danesh has been teaching statistical course to undergrad and graduate programs. He supervises students in the School of Nursing and Department of Health Research, Evidence & Impact.

B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N., Ph.D., FAAN, Distinguished University Professor

BIO

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Baumann, A., & Hinohara, S. (2017). Leadership – Challenging Times: 100 Years of Wisdom. Tokyo, Japan: Fuzambo International.

Oldenburger, D., Baumann, A., Schwartz, L., & Bhatt, M. (2017). Characteristics of medical teams in disaster. Journal of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine.

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HONOURS

Fellow in Canadian Academy of Health Science
Award of Excellence for Exemplary Leadership from the Aga Khan University
Canadian Bureau for International Education, Panorama Award for Outstanding Program

B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N., Ph.D., FAAN, Distinguished University Professor

BIO

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Baumann, A., & Hinohara, S. (2017). Leadership – Challenging Times: 100 Years of Wisdom. Tokyo, Japan: Fuzambo International.

Oldenburger, D., Baumann, A., Schwartz, L., & Bhatt, M. (2017). Characteristics of medical teams in disaster. Journal of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine.

See additional select publications

PubMed

Google Scholar

HONOURS

Fellow in Canadian Academy of Health Science
Award of Excellence for Exemplary Leadership from the Aga Khan University
Canadian Bureau for International Education, Panorama Award for Outstanding Program

RN (Mohawk College), BA, Sociology (Wilfrid Laurier University), BScN, MScN, and PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

Dr. Baxter teaches in the undergraduate program and teaches qualitative health research methods and healthcare leadership at the graduate level. She is currently accepting new graduate students.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Whitmore, C., Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J., Baxter, P. (senior author). (2019). Transitioning to practice in long-term care: New graduate nurses’ experience of an accelerated transition to nurse leader. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 75(6): 1272-1283.
Wong, A., McKey, C., Baxter, P. (2019). “What’s the fuss?”: Gender and academic leadership. Journal of Health Organization and Management. 32(6): 779-792.
Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Perry, K., Armijo-Olivo, S., Estabrooks, C., Gordon, D., Cummings, G. (2019). Learning to lead: A review and synthesis of literature examining health care managers’ use of knowledge. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy. 24(1): 57-70.
Whitmore, C., Baxter, P.(senior author), Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J. (2018). Protocol for a Case Study to Explore the Transition to Practice of New Graduate Nurses in Long-term Care. SAGE Open Nursing, 4, 1-11. doi: 10.1177/2377960818797251.
Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Perry, K., Armijo-Olivo, S., Estabrooks, C., Gordon, D., Cummings, G. (2018). Learning to lead: A review and synthesis of literature examining health care managers’ use of knowledge. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 2018 0(0), 1-14. doi: 10.1177/1355819618786764. [Epub ahead of print].
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Jack, S., & Ploeg, J. (2014). Exploring new graduate nurse confidence in interprofessional collaboration: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. [published on-line]
Pfaff, K.A., Baxter, P., Jack, S., & Ploeg, J. (2014). Factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration: An integrated review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(1), 4-20.
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Ploeg, J., Jack, S. (2013). A mixed methods exploration of the team and organizational factors that may predict new graduate nurse engagement in collaborative practice, Journal of Interprofessional Care, published on-line at http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13561820.2013.851072
Pfaff, K.,Baxter, P., Jack, S., Ploeg, J. (2013). An integrative review of the factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration, Journal of Advanced Nursing, early on-line 2013 at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.12195/abstract
Czeraki, K., McKey, C., Peachey, G., Baxter, P., Flaherty, B. (2013). Factors that Attract and Retain Registered Nurses in the First-Line Nurse Manager Role. Journal of Nursing Management, Jun 27. DOI:10.1111/jonm.12093. [Epub ahead of print]
Baxter, P., & Norman, G. (2011). Self-Assessment or Self-Deception? A Negative Association Between Self-Assessment and Performance. Journal of Advanced Nursing first published on April 25, 2011 as DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05658.x
Baxter, P. (2010). Providing orientation programs to new graduate nurses: Points to consider Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 26(4), 1-6.
Baxter, P., & Markle-Reid, M. (2009). An exploration of interprofessional collaboration to prevent falls in the community setting: No time to waste. International Journal of Integrated Care. 9, 1-12, ISSN 1568-4156
Baxter, P., & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers. The Qualitative Report, 13(4), 544-559.
Baxter, P., Boblin, S., Rideout, L., & Ofosu, C. (2007). The CCARE Model of Clinical Supervision: Bridging the Theory-Practice gap. Nurse Education in Practice, 7(2), 103-111.
Baxter, P., & Boblin, S. (2007). The moral development of baccalaureate nursing students: Understanding unethical behaviour in classroom and clinical settings. Journal of Nursing Education, 46(1), 1-8.
Baxter, P., & Rideout, L. (2006). Decision making of 2nd year baccalaureate nursing students Journal of Nursing Education, 45(4), 121-128.

HONOURS

2013 – Emerging Researcher Award, University of Ottawa, Ontario Health Human Resource Network, $15,000.

GRANTS

Udod, S.A., Baxter, P., & Gagnon, S. Leadership Competencies for Healthcare Leaders in MB: Advancing High-Level Change Agents. University Research Grants Program, University of Manitoba. Jul-01-20 to Dec-31-2. $10,000.
Baxter, P. (PI). Co-investigators: Boamah, S.; Hsieh, J.; Udod, S. Nurse leaders in LTC: Preventing, identifying, managing and reporting resident-to-resident aggression. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing. 2020/6 – 2021/5. (United States dollar): $4,963.
Baxter, P. (PI). Co-investigators: Kaasalainen, S.; McDonald, L.; O’Rourke, H.; Papaioannou, A.; Udod, S.; Co-knowledge Users: Acorn, M.; Muscedere, J.; Schulz, M.; Collaborators: Caspi, E.; Kristijansson, J.; Puchniak, J.; Purdon, L. Resident-to-Resident Aggression (RRA) in long-term care homes: Examining the role of healthcare leadership in the identification, management, and reduction of RRA. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Planning and Dissemination Grant – Institute Community Support. 2020/1 – 2021/1. $16,818.
Duggleby, W.; O’Rourke. H. (Co-PIs). Co-investigators: Baxter, P. (Ontario Lead); Dube, V.; Ghosh,S.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; McAiney, C.; Nekoliachuk, C.; Peacock, S.; Thompson,G. Supporting family caregivers of persons living with dementia: Effectiveness and sustainability of My Tools 4 Care-In-Care. Canadian Public Health Association Dementia Community Investment Grant. 2019/4 – 2023/3. $882,000.
Cordon, C. (PI). Co-applicants: Collerman, A.; Co-investigator : Alvarado, K.; Baxter, P. (Scientific Mentor); Dietrich, T.; Krull, K.; Lounsbury, J. Perceived and actual outcomes achieved using the Synergy Model: A mixed methods exploration. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant. 2019/9 – 2020/5. $14,856.
Baxter, P. (Co-PI and Ontario Lead); Duggleby, W. (co-PI); O’Rourke, H. (Co-PI). Co-investigators: Dube, V.; Ghosh, S.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; McAiney, C.; Nekoliachuk, C.; Peacock, S.; Thompson, G. Supporting family caregivers of persons living with dementia: Effectiveness and sustainability of My Tools 4 Care-In-Care (sub-grant). Canadian Public Health Association, Dementia Community Investment Grant Sub-Grant. 2019/4 – 2023/3. $147,030.
Udod, S.A. (PI), Co-investigator: Baxter, P. Nurse leader forum: Transitional care services for cardiac patients from hospital to home. University of Manitoba Research Start Up Funds. 2019/1 – 2019/12. $10,000.
Petrisor, B., Sonnadara, R., Bhandari, M., Kelly, S., Bosnyak, D., Baxter, P. Using EEG to measure mind wandering: A stepping-stone to more effective teaching in medical education, McMaster Surgical Associates (MSA), Educational Research Grant. 2016 – 2018. $30,000.

Baxter, P., Kennedy, L., Semogas, D. Seniors Helping Seniors: Evaluation of a Peer to Peer Intervention for Socially Isolated Older Adults & the Impact on Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Older Adults. New Horizons Grant. 2016 – 2017. $21,013.
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Echlin, J., & Hamilton, L. Promoting Interprofessional Palliative Care in Long-term Care: The Impact of Leadership. University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing Internal Grant, 2015 – 2017. $2,978.
Baxter, P. Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. CIHR, 2013 – 2017. Sub-grant.$19,000.
Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Baxter, P., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. Royal Bank of Canada Foundation – Children¹s Mental Health Project. 2012 – 2017. $500,000.
Bergman, H., Borges Da Silva, R., Gruneir, A., Lapointe, L., Lee, L., McAiney, C., Moore, A., Vedel, I., Aubin, M., Baird, J., Baptiste, S., Baxter, P., Bergman, S., Beland, F., Denis, J., Dupuis, S., Emond, M., Emond, V., Grignon, M., Ingram, J., Kroger, E., Lamothe, L., Levasseur, M., Macaulay, A., Muggah, E., Patterson, C., Pimlott, N., Rodriguez, C., Ruel, G., St-Laurent, D., Strumpf, E., Tourigny, A., Tousignant, M., Yaffe, M. Submitted to CCNA team grant (Alzheimer study) Team 19: Assessing care models implemented in primary health care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. CIHR and The Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA). 2014 – 2019. $1.2 million.
Bergman, H., Borges Da Silva, R., Gruneir, A., Lapointe, L., Lee, L., McAiney, C., Moore, A., Vedel, I., Aubin, M., Baird, J., Baptiste, S., Baxter, P., Bergman, S., Beland, F., Denis, J., Dupuis, S., Emond, M., Emond, V., Grignon, M., Ingram, J., Kroger, E., Lamothe, L., Levasseur, M., Macaulay, A., Muggah, E., Patterson, C., Pimlott, N., Rodriguez, C., Ruel, G., St-Laurent, D., Strumpf, E., Tourigny, A., Tousignant, M., Yaffe, M. Submitted to CCNA team grant (Alzheimer study) Team 19: Assessing care models implemented in primary health care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Howard Bergman & Isabelle Vedel (co-PIs), The Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA). 2014-2019. The total of the grant is $6,499,899 (Requested from CCNA: $1,799,899, Funding already obtained from Quebec (FRQS): $200,000 Funding pledged by New-Brunswick (NBHRF): $500,000).
Baxter, P., & Donald, F. Building capacity for incorporating research evidence into practice: Needs Assessment of Faculty in the Primary Health Care nurse practitioner program questionnaire for course professors, tutors/Instructor, & Deans/Directors, CIHR. 2013, $4,000 Sub-grant.
Wong, A., McKey, C., Baxter, P. Leaning in: Gender and Leadership, McMaster University. 2013-2015, $14,000.
Baxter, P., Alvarado, K., Cummings, G., Kennedy, D., & McKey, C. Health Care Organization Leaders’ Responses to Patient Based Funding. CIHR, 2013-2014, $22,664.
Baxter, P., Alvarado, K., Cummings, G., Kennedy, D., & McKey, C. Quality-Based Funding in Ontario: Exploring organizational leaders’ responses, innovations, barriers and outcomes. Ontario Health Human Resource Research Network, planning grant competition. 2013, $15,000.
Baxter, P., Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. CIHR, 2013-2017, $19,000 Sub-grant.
Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Baxter, P.,Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. Royal Bank of Canada Foundation – Children¹s Mental Health Project. 2012-2017, $500,000.
Newton, M., McGrath, P., Baxter, P., Carandang, C., Curtis, S., Fitzpatrick, E., Jabbour,M., Johnson, D., Joyce, A., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., & Young, M. Refining an internet-based, cognitive behavioural program for anxious youth, CIHR, 2012-2015, $331, 716.

RESEARCH

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

PRESENTATIONS

(Presenter is underlined)

Baxter, P., Udod, S. Priority setting in nursing administration research: A rapid review of the literature. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, New Orleans, LA, February 22-24, 2019.
Wagner, N., Baxter, P., Pierazzo, J., Amin, N., Kelly, S., Sonnadara, R.R. Incorporating Collaborative Learning in a Surgical Boot Camp at the Onset of Residency. Geoffrey Norman Day in Education Research. Hamilton, ON. June 2018.
Wong, A., Baxter, P., McKey, C. Gender and Academic Health Leadership. Short Communication at The Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference 2018, Basel, Switzerland, Aug 25-29, 2018.
Whitmore, C., Baxter, P., Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J. Practicing in Isolation: New Graduate Nurses’ Experience Transitioning to Practice in Long-term Care. Oral Presentation at Faculty of Health Sciences Plenary Session, McMaster University, Hamilton, May 15, 2018.
Baxter, P., Hewko, S., Tate, K., McLane, P., Whitmore, C., & Cummings, G. A systematic review of the factors influencing healthcare managers’ engagement inevidence-informed practice. 28^th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin Ireland, July 28-31, 2017.
Cummings, GG., Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Armijo-Olivo, S., & Estabrooks, CA. A Review and Synthesis of Literature Examining Healthcare Managers’ Use of Knowledge in Their Practice. Oral presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 28-31 July 2017.
Baxter, P., Hewko, S., Tate, K., McLane, P., Whitmore, C., & Cummings, G. A systematic review of the factors influencing healthcare managers’ engagement in evidence-informed practice. GANES Conference: Catalyzing Nursing Education and Scholarship for Global Health. Miami, Florida, April 2-4, 2017.

RN (Mohawk College), BA, Sociology (Wilfrid Laurier University), BScN, MScN, and PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

Dr. Baxter teaches in the undergraduate program and teaches qualitative health research methods and healthcare leadership at the graduate level. She is currently accepting new graduate students.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Whitmore, C., Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J., Baxter, P. (senior author). (2019). Transitioning to practice in long-term care: New graduate nurses’ experience of an accelerated transition to nurse leader. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 75(6): 1272-1283.
Wong, A., McKey, C., Baxter, P. (2019). “What’s the fuss?”: Gender and academic leadership. Journal of Health Organization and Management. 32(6): 779-792.
Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Perry, K., Armijo-Olivo, S., Estabrooks, C., Gordon, D., Cummings, G. (2019). Learning to lead: A review and synthesis of literature examining health care managers’ use of knowledge. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy. 24(1): 57-70.
Whitmore, C., Baxter, P.(senior author), Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J. (2018). Protocol for a Case Study to Explore the Transition to Practice of New Graduate Nurses in Long-term Care. SAGE Open Nursing, 4, 1-11. doi: 10.1177/2377960818797251.
Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Perry, K., Armijo-Olivo, S., Estabrooks, C., Gordon, D., Cummings, G. (2018). Learning to lead: A review and synthesis of literature examining health care managers’ use of knowledge. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, 2018 0(0), 1-14. doi: 10.1177/1355819618786764. [Epub ahead of print].
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Jack, S., & Ploeg, J. (2014). Exploring new graduate nurse confidence in interprofessional collaboration: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. [published on-line]
Pfaff, K.A., Baxter, P., Jack, S., & Ploeg, J. (2014). Factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration: An integrated review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 70(1), 4-20.
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Ploeg, J., Jack, S. (2013). A mixed methods exploration of the team and organizational factors that may predict new graduate nurse engagement in collaborative practice, Journal of Interprofessional Care, published on-line at http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13561820.2013.851072
Pfaff, K.,Baxter, P., Jack, S., Ploeg, J. (2013). An integrative review of the factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration, Journal of Advanced Nursing, early on-line 2013 at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.12195/abstract
Czeraki, K., McKey, C., Peachey, G., Baxter, P., Flaherty, B. (2013). Factors that Attract and Retain Registered Nurses in the First-Line Nurse Manager Role. Journal of Nursing Management, Jun 27. DOI:10.1111/jonm.12093. [Epub ahead of print]
Baxter, P., & Norman, G. (2011). Self-Assessment or Self-Deception? A Negative Association Between Self-Assessment and Performance. Journal of Advanced Nursing first published on April 25, 2011 as DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05658.x
Baxter, P. (2010). Providing orientation programs to new graduate nurses: Points to consider Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 26(4), 1-6.
Baxter, P., & Markle-Reid, M. (2009). An exploration of interprofessional collaboration to prevent falls in the community setting: No time to waste. International Journal of Integrated Care. 9, 1-12, ISSN 1568-4156
Baxter, P., & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers. The Qualitative Report, 13(4), 544-559.
Baxter, P., Boblin, S., Rideout, L., & Ofosu, C. (2007). The CCARE Model of Clinical Supervision: Bridging the Theory-Practice gap. Nurse Education in Practice, 7(2), 103-111.
Baxter, P., & Boblin, S. (2007). The moral development of baccalaureate nursing students: Understanding unethical behaviour in classroom and clinical settings. Journal of Nursing Education, 46(1), 1-8.
Baxter, P., & Rideout, L. (2006). Decision making of 2nd year baccalaureate nursing students Journal of Nursing Education, 45(4), 121-128.

HONOURS

2013 – Emerging Researcher Award, University of Ottawa, Ontario Health Human Resource Network, $15,000.

GRANTS

Udod, S.A., Baxter, P., & Gagnon, S. Leadership Competencies for Healthcare Leaders in MB: Advancing High-Level Change Agents. University Research Grants Program, University of Manitoba. Jul-01-20 to Dec-31-2. $10,000.
Baxter, P. (PI). Co-investigators: Boamah, S.; Hsieh, J.; Udod, S. Nurse leaders in LTC: Preventing, identifying, managing and reporting resident-to-resident aggression. Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing. 2020/6 – 2021/5. (United States dollar): $4,963.
Baxter, P. (PI). Co-investigators: Kaasalainen, S.; McDonald, L.; O’Rourke, H.; Papaioannou, A.; Udod, S.; Co-knowledge Users: Acorn, M.; Muscedere, J.; Schulz, M.; Collaborators: Caspi, E.; Kristijansson, J.; Puchniak, J.; Purdon, L. Resident-to-Resident Aggression (RRA) in long-term care homes: Examining the role of healthcare leadership in the identification, management, and reduction of RRA. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Planning and Dissemination Grant – Institute Community Support. 2020/1 – 2021/1. $16,818.
Duggleby, W.; O’Rourke. H. (Co-PIs). Co-investigators: Baxter, P. (Ontario Lead); Dube, V.; Ghosh,S.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; McAiney, C.; Nekoliachuk, C.; Peacock, S.; Thompson,G. Supporting family caregivers of persons living with dementia: Effectiveness and sustainability of My Tools 4 Care-In-Care. Canadian Public Health Association Dementia Community Investment Grant. 2019/4 – 2023/3. $882,000.
Cordon, C. (PI). Co-applicants: Collerman, A.; Co-investigator : Alvarado, K.; Baxter, P. (Scientific Mentor); Dietrich, T.; Krull, K.; Lounsbury, J. Perceived and actual outcomes achieved using the Synergy Model: A mixed methods exploration. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant. 2019/9 – 2020/5. $14,856.
Baxter, P. (Co-PI and Ontario Lead); Duggleby, W. (co-PI); O’Rourke, H. (Co-PI). Co-investigators: Dube, V.; Ghosh, S.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; McAiney, C.; Nekoliachuk, C.; Peacock, S.; Thompson, G. Supporting family caregivers of persons living with dementia: Effectiveness and sustainability of My Tools 4 Care-In-Care (sub-grant). Canadian Public Health Association, Dementia Community Investment Grant Sub-Grant. 2019/4 – 2023/3. $147,030.
Udod, S.A. (PI), Co-investigator: Baxter, P. Nurse leader forum: Transitional care services for cardiac patients from hospital to home. University of Manitoba Research Start Up Funds. 2019/1 – 2019/12. $10,000.
Petrisor, B., Sonnadara, R., Bhandari, M., Kelly, S., Bosnyak, D., Baxter, P. Using EEG to measure mind wandering: A stepping-stone to more effective teaching in medical education, McMaster Surgical Associates (MSA), Educational Research Grant. 2016 – 2018. $30,000.

Baxter, P., Kennedy, L., Semogas, D. Seniors Helping Seniors: Evaluation of a Peer to Peer Intervention for Socially Isolated Older Adults & the Impact on Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Older Adults. New Horizons Grant. 2016 – 2017. $21,013.
Pfaff, K., Baxter, P., Echlin, J., & Hamilton, L. Promoting Interprofessional Palliative Care in Long-term Care: The Impact of Leadership. University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing Internal Grant, 2015 – 2017. $2,978.
Baxter, P. Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. CIHR, 2013 – 2017. Sub-grant.$19,000.
Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Baxter, P., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. Royal Bank of Canada Foundation – Children¹s Mental Health Project. 2012 – 2017. $500,000.
Bergman, H., Borges Da Silva, R., Gruneir, A., Lapointe, L., Lee, L., McAiney, C., Moore, A., Vedel, I., Aubin, M., Baird, J., Baptiste, S., Baxter, P., Bergman, S., Beland, F., Denis, J., Dupuis, S., Emond, M., Emond, V., Grignon, M., Ingram, J., Kroger, E., Lamothe, L., Levasseur, M., Macaulay, A., Muggah, E., Patterson, C., Pimlott, N., Rodriguez, C., Ruel, G., St-Laurent, D., Strumpf, E., Tourigny, A., Tousignant, M., Yaffe, M. Submitted to CCNA team grant (Alzheimer study) Team 19: Assessing care models implemented in primary health care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. CIHR and The Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA). 2014 – 2019. $1.2 million.
Bergman, H., Borges Da Silva, R., Gruneir, A., Lapointe, L., Lee, L., McAiney, C., Moore, A., Vedel, I., Aubin, M., Baird, J., Baptiste, S., Baxter, P., Bergman, S., Beland, F., Denis, J., Dupuis, S., Emond, M., Emond, V., Grignon, M., Ingram, J., Kroger, E., Lamothe, L., Levasseur, M., Macaulay, A., Muggah, E., Patterson, C., Pimlott, N., Rodriguez, C., Ruel, G., St-Laurent, D., Strumpf, E., Tourigny, A., Tousignant, M., Yaffe, M. Submitted to CCNA team grant (Alzheimer study) Team 19: Assessing care models implemented in primary health care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Howard Bergman & Isabelle Vedel (co-PIs), The Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration and Aging (CCNA). 2014-2019. The total of the grant is $6,499,899 (Requested from CCNA: $1,799,899, Funding already obtained from Quebec (FRQS): $200,000 Funding pledged by New-Brunswick (NBHRF): $500,000).
Baxter, P., & Donald, F. Building capacity for incorporating research evidence into practice: Needs Assessment of Faculty in the Primary Health Care nurse practitioner program questionnaire for course professors, tutors/Instructor, & Deans/Directors, CIHR. 2013, $4,000 Sub-grant.
Wong, A., McKey, C., Baxter, P. Leaning in: Gender and Leadership, McMaster University. 2013-2015, $14,000.
Baxter, P., Alvarado, K., Cummings, G., Kennedy, D., & McKey, C. Health Care Organization Leaders’ Responses to Patient Based Funding. CIHR, 2013-2014, $22,664.
Baxter, P., Alvarado, K., Cummings, G., Kennedy, D., & McKey, C. Quality-Based Funding in Ontario: Exploring organizational leaders’ responses, innovations, barriers and outcomes. Ontario Health Human Resource Research Network, planning grant competition. 2013, $15,000.
Baxter, P., Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. CIHR, 2013-2017, $19,000 Sub-grant.
Newton, M. (PI), McGrath, P. (Co-PI), Joyce, A., Johnson, D., Ohinmaa, A., Baxter, P.,Rosychuk, R., Jabbour, M., Fitzpatrick, E., Curtis, S., & Young, M. Developing an Internet-based program for anxious youth who visit the emergency department for mental health care. Royal Bank of Canada Foundation – Children¹s Mental Health Project. 2012-2017, $500,000.
Newton, M., McGrath, P., Baxter, P., Carandang, C., Curtis, S., Fitzpatrick, E., Jabbour,M., Johnson, D., Joyce, A., Ohinmaa, A., Rosychuk, R., & Young, M. Refining an internet-based, cognitive behavioural program for anxious youth, CIHR, 2012-2015, $331, 716.

RESEARCH

COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

PRESENTATIONS

(Presenter is underlined)

Baxter, P., Udod, S. Priority setting in nursing administration research: A rapid review of the literature. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, New Orleans, LA, February 22-24, 2019.
Wagner, N., Baxter, P., Pierazzo, J., Amin, N., Kelly, S., Sonnadara, R.R. Incorporating Collaborative Learning in a Surgical Boot Camp at the Onset of Residency. Geoffrey Norman Day in Education Research. Hamilton, ON. June 2018.
Wong, A., Baxter, P., McKey, C. Gender and Academic Health Leadership. Short Communication at The Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference 2018, Basel, Switzerland, Aug 25-29, 2018.
Whitmore, C., Baxter, P., Kaasalainen, S., Ploeg, J. Practicing in Isolation: New Graduate Nurses’ Experience Transitioning to Practice in Long-term Care. Oral Presentation at Faculty of Health Sciences Plenary Session, McMaster University, Hamilton, May 15, 2018.
Baxter, P., Hewko, S., Tate, K., McLane, P., Whitmore, C., & Cummings, G. A systematic review of the factors influencing healthcare managers’ engagement inevidence-informed practice. 28^th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin Ireland, July 28-31, 2017.
Cummings, GG., Tate, K., Hewko, S., McLane, P., Baxter, P., Armijo-Olivo, S., & Estabrooks, CA. A Review and Synthesis of Literature Examining Healthcare Managers’ Use of Knowledge in Their Practice. Oral presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, 28-31 July 2017.
Baxter, P., Hewko, S., Tate, K., McLane, P., Whitmore, C., & Cummings, G. A systematic review of the factors influencing healthcare managers’ engagement in evidence-informed practice. GANES Conference: Catalyzing Nursing Education and Scholarship for Global Health. Miami, Florida, April 2-4, 2017.

BScN (McMaster University), MN (Ryerson University), PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Belita, E., Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Miller, A., Anderson, L.N., Apatu, E., Bellefleur, O., Kapiriri, L., Read, K., Sherifali, D., Tarride, J.E., & Dobbins, M. (2022). A scoping review of strategies to support public health recovery in the transition to a “new normal” in the age of COVID-19. BMC Public Health 22, 1244. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13663-2
Belita, E., Jack, S. M., Lokko, H., & Dobbins, M. (2022). Exploring the context, role and impact of public health nursing during COVID-19: A multiple case study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 00, 1– 10. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15304

Belita, E., Schofield, R., Currie, G., Dietrich Leurer, M., Dosani, A., Cusack, C., Danaher, A., Dilworth, K., Etowa, J., Filion, F., Joseph, C., Lukewich, J., MacDonald, J., & Reid- Haughian, C. (2021). Advancing excellence in community health nursing through evidence-based national standards of practice. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 52(4), 168-175. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20210315-05
Belita, E., Yost, J., Squires, J.E., Ganann, R., Dobbins, M. (2021). Development and content validation of a measure to assess evidence-informed decision-making competence in public health nursing. PLoS ONE, 16(3): e0248330. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248330
Belita, E., Squires, J.E., Yost, J., Ganann, R., Burnett, T. & Dobbins, M. (2020). Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: A psychometric systematic review. BMC Nursing, 19(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8
Belita, E., Carter, N., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2020). Stakeholder engagement in nursing curriculum development and renewal initiatives: a review of the literature. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 6(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.17483/2368- 6669.1200
Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Belita, E. Levinson, A., Boyko, J., & Dobbins, M. (2019). Evaluation of an online knowledge translation intervention to promote cancer risk reduction behaviours: findings from a randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer, 19(1138), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-019-6361-2
Belita, E., Yost, J., Squires, J.E., Ganann, R., Burnett, T., & Dobbins, M. (2018). Measures assessing attributes of evidence-informed decision-making competence among nurses: A systematic review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews, 7, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0849-8
Sidani, S., Brewster, J., Miranda, J., Walkerley, S., & Belita, E. (2016). Exploring the contribution of treatment factors to preferences for smoking cessation interventions. International Archives of Nursing and Health Care 2(1): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5823/1510028
Belita, E., & Sidani, S. (2015). Attrition in smoking cessation intervention studies: A systematic review. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 47(4), 21-40. https://doi.org/10.1177/084456211504700402

HONOURS

RNAO NRIG Research Grant for the Novice Researcher (2021)
CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Travel Award (2020)
Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Scholarship (2020)
Joyce Shack Memorial Scholarship – Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (2019)
Mary Keyes Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to McMaster (2018)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2017-2018; 2018-2019)
Saint Elizabeth Health Care Community Nursing Scholarship (2018)

GRANTS

Belita, E. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-Principal Investigators: Dobbins, M., Neil-Sztramko, S.E. Principal Knowledge Users: Cabaj, J., Neudorf, C. Co-applicants: Boamah, S., Jack, S., Watson-Creed, G. Prioritizing the public health workforce in Canada: Understanding psychological health and intention to leave during COVID-19. CIHR Operating Grant. ($223,190). 2022-2024.
Riazi, N. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-applicants: Belita, E., Duncan, M., Leatherdale, S., Patte, K. Elevating youth voice on mental health: Mobilizing co-created knowledge translation resources for Canadian secondary schools. CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant. ($9950). 2022-2023.

Belita, E. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-applicants: Patte, K., Riazi, N., Leatherdale, S., Michaelson, V.E., Craig, W., & Pickett, W. Amplifying youth voice: Mobilizing co-created knowledge on youth engagement strategies for quantitative research. SSHRC Connection Grant. ($16,230). 2021-2022
Patte, K. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Principal Knowledge Users: Carsley, S., Laxer, R., Vanderloo, L. Co-applicants: Belita, E., Carson, V., Chaput, J.P., Duncan, M., Faulkner, G., Leatherdale, S., & Riazi, N. Changes in Health behaviours among Adolescents and Social-Ecological Influences: Pandemic Evidence for an Equitable Recovery (The CHASE PEER Study). CIHR Operating Grant. ($149,700). 2021-2022.
Neil-Sztramko, S., Dobbins, M. (Co-Principal Investigators). Co-Investigators: Anderson, L., Apatu, E., Belita, E., Bellefleur, O., Kaasalainen, S., Kapiriri, L., Sherifali, D., & Tarride, J.E. Identifying and disseminating strategies to support the long-term care sector following Covid-19. Regional Geriatric Program central (RGPc) and St. Peter’s / McMaster University Chair in Aging Specialized Geriatric Services Grant. ($14,960). 2020-2021
Dobbins, M., Yost, J. (Co-Principal Investigators). Co-Investigators: Neudorf, C., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Levinson, A., & Belita, E. Supporting evidence-informed public health decision-making in cancer prevention. CIHR Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action. ($200,000). 2015-2019

RESEARCH

1) public health workforce and system planning: investigating the context and impact of public health workforce roles on individuals, organizations, communities, and populations

2) knowledge translation in youth health research: exploring the integration and impact of youth engagement in child and youth research

COURSES

BScN (McMaster University), MN (Ryerson University), PhD (McMaster University)

BIO

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Belita, E., Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Miller, A., Anderson, L.N., Apatu, E., Bellefleur, O., Kapiriri, L., Read, K., Sherifali, D., Tarride, J.E., & Dobbins, M. (2022). A scoping review of strategies to support public health recovery in the transition to a “new normal” in the age of COVID-19. BMC Public Health 22, 1244. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13663-2
Belita, E., Jack, S. M., Lokko, H., & Dobbins, M. (2022). Exploring the context, role and impact of public health nursing during COVID-19: A multiple case study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 00, 1– 10. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15304

Belita, E., Schofield, R., Currie, G., Dietrich Leurer, M., Dosani, A., Cusack, C., Danaher, A., Dilworth, K., Etowa, J., Filion, F., Joseph, C., Lukewich, J., MacDonald, J., & Reid- Haughian, C. (2021). Advancing excellence in community health nursing through evidence-based national standards of practice. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 52(4), 168-175. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20210315-05
Belita, E., Yost, J., Squires, J.E., Ganann, R., Dobbins, M. (2021). Development and content validation of a measure to assess evidence-informed decision-making competence in public health nursing. PLoS ONE, 16(3): e0248330. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248330
Belita, E., Squires, J.E., Yost, J., Ganann, R., Burnett, T. & Dobbins, M. (2020). Measures of evidence-informed decision-making competence attributes: A psychometric systematic review. BMC Nursing, 19(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-00436-8
Belita, E., Carter, N., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2020). Stakeholder engagement in nursing curriculum development and renewal initiatives: a review of the literature. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education, 6(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.17483/2368- 6669.1200
Neil-Sztramko, S.E., Belita, E. Levinson, A., Boyko, J., & Dobbins, M. (2019). Evaluation of an online knowledge translation intervention to promote cancer risk reduction behaviours: findings from a randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer, 19(1138), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-019-6361-2
Belita, E., Yost, J., Squires, J.E., Ganann, R., Burnett, T., & Dobbins, M. (2018). Measures assessing attributes of evidence-informed decision-making competence among nurses: A systematic review protocol. BMC Systematic Reviews, 7, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0849-8
Sidani, S., Brewster, J., Miranda, J., Walkerley, S., & Belita, E. (2016). Exploring the contribution of treatment factors to preferences for smoking cessation interventions. International Archives of Nursing and Health Care 2(1): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.23937/2469-5823/1510028
Belita, E., & Sidani, S. (2015). Attrition in smoking cessation intervention studies: A systematic review. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 47(4), 21-40. https://doi.org/10.1177/084456211504700402

HONOURS

RNAO NRIG Research Grant for the Novice Researcher (2021)
CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Travel Award (2020)
Toronto General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Scholarship (2020)
Joyce Shack Memorial Scholarship – Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (2019)
Mary Keyes Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to McMaster (2018)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2017-2018; 2018-2019)
Saint Elizabeth Health Care Community Nursing Scholarship (2018)

GRANTS

Belita, E. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-Principal Investigators: Dobbins, M., Neil-Sztramko, S.E. Principal Knowledge Users: Cabaj, J., Neudorf, C. Co-applicants: Boamah, S., Jack, S., Watson-Creed, G. Prioritizing the public health workforce in Canada: Understanding psychological health and intention to leave during COVID-19. CIHR Operating Grant. ($223,190). 2022-2024.
Riazi, N. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-applicants: Belita, E., Duncan, M., Leatherdale, S., Patte, K. Elevating youth voice on mental health: Mobilizing co-created knowledge translation resources for Canadian secondary schools. CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant. ($9950). 2022-2023.

Belita, E. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Co-applicants: Patte, K., Riazi, N., Leatherdale, S., Michaelson, V.E., Craig, W., & Pickett, W. Amplifying youth voice: Mobilizing co-created knowledge on youth engagement strategies for quantitative research. SSHRC Connection Grant. ($16,230). 2021-2022
Patte, K. (Nominated Principal Applicant). Principal Knowledge Users: Carsley, S., Laxer, R., Vanderloo, L. Co-applicants: Belita, E., Carson, V., Chaput, J.P., Duncan, M., Faulkner, G., Leatherdale, S., & Riazi, N. Changes in Health behaviours among Adolescents and Social-Ecological Influences: Pandemic Evidence for an Equitable Recovery (The CHASE PEER Study). CIHR Operating Grant. ($149,700). 2021-2022.
Neil-Sztramko, S., Dobbins, M. (Co-Principal Investigators). Co-Investigators: Anderson, L., Apatu, E., Belita, E., Bellefleur, O., Kaasalainen, S., Kapiriri, L., Sherifali, D., & Tarride, J.E. Identifying and disseminating strategies to support the long-term care sector following Covid-19. Regional Geriatric Program central (RGPc) and St. Peter’s / McMaster University Chair in Aging Specialized Geriatric Services Grant. ($14,960). 2020-2021
Dobbins, M., Yost, J. (Co-Principal Investigators). Co-Investigators: Neudorf, C., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Levinson, A., & Belita, E. Supporting evidence-informed public health decision-making in cancer prevention. CIHR Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action. ($200,000). 2015-2019

RESEARCH

1) public health workforce and system planning: investigating the context and impact of public health workforce roles on individuals, organizations, communities, and populations

2) knowledge translation in youth health research: exploring the integration and impact of youth engagement in child and youth research

COURSES

BScN (University of Windsor), PhD (Western University)

BIO

Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=qGGn1fUAAAAJ

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Boamah, S.A. (2022). The impact of transformational leadership on nurse faculty satisfaction and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: a moderated mediated analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Jan-2021-1815. http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15198
Boamah, S.A. (2022). Investigating the work-life experiences of nursing faculty in Canadian academic settings and the factors that influence their retention: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2022;12:e056655. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056655
Boamah, S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., Havaei, F., Smith, H., & Webb, F. (2022). Striking a balance between work and play: The effects of work-life interference and burnout on faculty turnover intentions and career satisfaction. IJERPH, 19(2), 809. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020809
Boamah, S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., & Spaulding, A.C. (2022). Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduction Program, Racial and Ethnic Diversity, and Magnet Designation in the United States. Journal of Patient Safety, 1-6. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001014
Havaei, F., Tang, X., Smith, P., Boamah S.A., & Frankfurter, C. (2022). The association between mental health symptoms and quality and safety of patient care before and during COVID-19 among Canadian nurses. Healthcare, 10(2), 314. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020314
Boamah, S.A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Weldrick, R., Durepos, P., & Kaasalainen, S. (2021). The cost of isolation: A protocol for exploring the experiences of family caregivers. Social Science Protocol, 4, 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.7565/ssp.2021.v4.6190
Boamah, S.A., Weldrick, R., Lee, T.J., & Taylor, N. (2021). Social isolation among older adults in long-term care: A scoping review. Journal of Aging & Health, 33(7–8). https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643211004174
Boamah^,S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., Bailey, C.E., Apatu, E., Spaulding, A.C. (2021). The influence of community health on hospitals attainment of Magnet designation: Implications for policy and practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15015
Lo, T.K.T, Boamah, S.A., Poss, J.W., Teare, G. F., Norton, P.G., & Estabrooks, C.A. (2021). How does the facilitation effort of clinical educators interact with aspects of organizational context to affect research use in long-term care? Evidence from CHAID analysis. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12690
Havaei, F., Ji, X.R., & Boamah, S.A. (2021). Workplace predictors of quality and safe patient care delivery among nurses using machine learning techniques. Journal of Nursing Care Quality. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000600
Boamah, S.A. (2019). Emergence of informal clinical leadership as a catalyst for improving patient care quality and job satisfaction. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75, 1000–1009. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13895

Boamah, S.A., & Tremblay, P. (2019). Examining the factor structure of the MLQ transactional and transformational leadership dimensions in nursing context. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 41(5), 743-761. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918778833
Boamah, S.A., Laschinger, H.K., Wong, C., & Clarke, S. (2018). Effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and patient safety outcomes. Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 180–189. doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.004
Boamah, S.A. (2018). Linking nurses’ clinical leadership to patient care quality: The role of transformational leadership and workplace empowerment. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 50(1), 9–19. doi.org/10.1177/0844562117732490
Boamah, S. & Laschinger, H.K. (2015). Engaging new nurses: the role of psychological capital and workplace empowerment. Journal of Research in Nursing, 20(4), 265–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987114527302

HONOURS

U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Researcher Award, University of Birmingham, UK
2019: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, Faculty of Nursing (Windsor)
2017: Provincial Nurse Educators Interest Group Scholarship, Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario
2016–2017: TD Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Canadian Nurses Foundation
2016: Research Award, Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario
2016: Research Grant, Nursing Health Services Research Unit, University of Toronto

GRANTS

Boamah, S.A. (PI), Vrkljan, B., Alvarez, E., Weldrick, R., Mitchell, S., & Moll, S. Healing the Healers: Using experience-based co-design approach to address occupational burnout among health care workers in long-term care. CIHR Project Grant; $227,181.00. 2022–2024.
Havaei, F. (PI), Keselman, D., MacPhee, M., Salmon, A., Sims-Gould, J., Boamah, S., Zhang, W., Easterbrook, A., Dawson, L., Croll, L., Mackenzie, I., Dhalla, S., Biggs, K., & Lee, S.Workload management through understanding and addressing resident needs in long term care: A study to adapt, validate, implement and evaluate the Synergy Model. CIHR Catalyst Grant: Quadruple Aim and Equity; $100,000. 2022–2023.
Dal Bello-Haas, V., Boamah, S., & Hamidian, R. Healthcare Provider Perceptions about the Management and Care of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence. Alzheimer Society Foundation – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton, and Halton; $12,530. 2022–2022.
Belita, E., Dobbins, M., Neil-Sztramko, S. (co-PIs); Cabaj, J., Neudorf, D., Boamah, S., Jack, S., & Watson-Creed, G. Prioritizing the public health workforce in Canada: Understanding psychological health and intention to leave during COVID-19. CIHR Operating Grant; $223,190. 2022–2024.
Durepos, P., MacBean, C. (co-PIs); Cormier, N., Gould, O., Olthuis, J., Bateman, S., McCloskey, R., Boamah, S., Sussman, T., Gardner, P., Robitaille, A., & Kaasalainen, S. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy through Tele-Counselling for Caregivers in New Brunswick. Mental Health Research Commission and New Brunswick Health Research Foundation; $50,000. 2022–2023.
Boamah, S.A. Comparative Analysis of Nursing Faculty Experiences in Canada and the United States. U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Researcher Fund; £5,000. 2021–2022.
Daniel, J., & Waldron, I. (co-PIs); Boamah, S., Marignani, P., Mbuagbaw, L., Hostovsky, C., Delisle, L., Kim, J., & Sweeney, E. Genes and Geography: Disparities in Cancer Incidence and Outcomes in a Black Canadian Community. New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration; $250,000. 2021–2023.
Boamah, S.A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Kaasalainen, S., Willams, A., Chalifour, J., & Edwards, C. The cost of isolation: Exploring the experiences of people with dementia and their family caregivers. Fall 2020 SSHRC Explore – Major Collaborative Project Seed Grant; $15,000.00. 2021-2022.
Barrett J (NPI), Agarwal G, Alvarez E, Boamah S, Castillo E, D’Souza R, Darling E, (co-PIs); Dunn J, Iorio A, Alton G, Apatu E, Bisnaire L, Bogler T, Cook J, Dube E, El-Chaar D, Ellis S, Fadel S, Fell D, Katherine W, Kuret V, Lavis J, MacDonald S, Malhame I, Poliquin V, Schwartz L, Scott H, Sprague AE, Sussman D, Thabane L, Walker M, Yudin M, DeFrance B, Downey B, Money B, Schoenfeld E, Vohra-Miller S, Wolfe S. Encouraging vaccine confidence among pregnant and breastfeeding Canadians. NSERC – Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada Spring 2021 competition; $50,000. 2021–2023.
Boamah, S.A., Baumann, A., & Arku, G. Worklife in Canada: Perspectives of early career nursing faculty. SSHRC-Insight Development Grant; $64,564. 2020-2022.
Boamah, S.A., Carter, N., & Pierazzo, J. Exploring Female Faculty Perspectives on Worklife and Strategies for Academic Mentorship. Academic Mentorship Research Starter Fund; $2,000. 2020-2021.

RESEARCH

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Boamah’s expertise is in teaching leadership and management and global health courses at the undergraduate level using various teaching modalities.

BScN (University of Windsor), PhD (Western University)

BIO

Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.ca/citations?hl=en&user=qGGn1fUAAAAJ

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Boamah, S.A. (2022). The impact of transformational leadership on nurse faculty satisfaction and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: a moderated mediated analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Jan-2021-1815. http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15198
Boamah, S.A. (2022). Investigating the work-life experiences of nursing faculty in Canadian academic settings and the factors that influence their retention: protocol for a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2022;12:e056655. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056655
Boamah, S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., Havaei, F., Smith, H., & Webb, F. (2022). Striking a balance between work and play: The effects of work-life interference and burnout on faculty turnover intentions and career satisfaction. IJERPH, 19(2), 809. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020809
Boamah, S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., & Spaulding, A.C. (2022). Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduction Program, Racial and Ethnic Diversity, and Magnet Designation in the United States. Journal of Patient Safety, 1-6. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000001014
Havaei, F., Tang, X., Smith, P., Boamah S.A., & Frankfurter, C. (2022). The association between mental health symptoms and quality and safety of patient care before and during COVID-19 among Canadian nurses. Healthcare, 10(2), 314. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10020314
Boamah, S.A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Weldrick, R., Durepos, P., & Kaasalainen, S. (2021). The cost of isolation: A protocol for exploring the experiences of family caregivers. Social Science Protocol, 4, 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.7565/ssp.2021.v4.6190
Boamah, S.A., Weldrick, R., Lee, T.J., & Taylor, N. (2021). Social isolation among older adults in long-term care: A scoping review. Journal of Aging & Health, 33(7–8). https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643211004174
Boamah^,S.A., Hamadi, H.Y., Bailey, C.E., Apatu, E., Spaulding, A.C. (2021). The influence of community health on hospitals attainment of Magnet designation: Implications for policy and practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.15015
Lo, T.K.T, Boamah, S.A., Poss, J.W., Teare, G. F., Norton, P.G., & Estabrooks, C.A. (2021). How does the facilitation effort of clinical educators interact with aspects of organizational context to affect research use in long-term care? Evidence from CHAID analysis. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12690
Havaei, F., Ji, X.R., & Boamah, S.A. (2021). Workplace predictors of quality and safe patient care delivery among nurses using machine learning techniques. Journal of Nursing Care Quality. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000600
Boamah, S.A. (2019). Emergence of informal clinical leadership as a catalyst for improving patient care quality and job satisfaction. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75, 1000–1009. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13895

Boamah, S.A., & Tremblay, P. (2019). Examining the factor structure of the MLQ transactional and transformational leadership dimensions in nursing context. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 41(5), 743-761. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945918778833
Boamah, S.A., Laschinger, H.K., Wong, C., & Clarke, S. (2018). Effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and patient safety outcomes. Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 180–189. doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.004
Boamah, S.A. (2018). Linking nurses’ clinical leadership to patient care quality: The role of transformational leadership and workplace empowerment. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 50(1), 9–19. doi.org/10.1177/0844562117732490
Boamah, S. & Laschinger, H.K. (2015). Engaging new nurses: the role of psychological capital and workplace empowerment. Journal of Research in Nursing, 20(4), 265–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987114527302

HONOURS

U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Researcher Award, University of Birmingham, UK
2019: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award, Faculty of Nursing (Windsor)
2017: Provincial Nurse Educators Interest Group Scholarship, Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario
2016–2017: TD Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Canadian Nurses Foundation
2016: Research Award, Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario
2016: Research Grant, Nursing Health Services Research Unit, University of Toronto

GRANTS

Boamah, S.A. (PI), Vrkljan, B., Alvarez, E., Weldrick, R., Mitchell, S., & Moll, S. Healing the Healers: Using experience-based co-design approach to address occupational burnout among health care workers in long-term care. CIHR Project Grant; $227,181.00. 2022–2024.
Havaei, F. (PI), Keselman, D., MacPhee, M., Salmon, A., Sims-Gould, J., Boamah, S., Zhang, W., Easterbrook, A., Dawson, L., Croll, L., Mackenzie, I., Dhalla, S., Biggs, K., & Lee, S.Workload management through understanding and addressing resident needs in long term care: A study to adapt, validate, implement and evaluate the Synergy Model. CIHR Catalyst Grant: Quadruple Aim and Equity; $100,000. 2022–2023.
Dal Bello-Haas, V., Boamah, S., & Hamidian, R. Healthcare Provider Perceptions about the Management and Care of People with Dementia: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence. Alzheimer Society Foundation – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton, and Halton; $12,530. 2022–2022.
Belita, E., Dobbins, M., Neil-Sztramko, S. (co-PIs); Cabaj, J., Neudorf, D., Boamah, S., Jack, S., & Watson-Creed, G. Prioritizing the public health workforce in Canada: Understanding psychological health and intention to leave during COVID-19. CIHR Operating Grant; $223,190. 2022–2024.
Durepos, P., MacBean, C. (co-PIs); Cormier, N., Gould, O., Olthuis, J., Bateman, S., McCloskey, R., Boamah, S., Sussman, T., Gardner, P., Robitaille, A., & Kaasalainen, S. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy through Tele-Counselling for Caregivers in New Brunswick. Mental Health Research Commission and New Brunswick Health Research Foundation; $50,000. 2022–2023.
Boamah, S.A. Comparative Analysis of Nursing Faculty Experiences in Canada and the United States. U21 Health Sciences Group Early Career Researcher Fund; £5,000. 2021–2022.
Daniel, J., & Waldron, I. (co-PIs); Boamah, S., Marignani, P., Mbuagbaw, L., Hostovsky, C., Delisle, L., Kim, J., & Sweeney, E. Genes and Geography: Disparities in Cancer Incidence and Outcomes in a Black Canadian Community. New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration; $250,000. 2021–2023.
Boamah, S.A., Dal Bello-Haas, V., Kaasalainen, S., Willams, A., Chalifour, J., & Edwards, C. The cost of isolation: Exploring the experiences of people with dementia and their family caregivers. Fall 2020 SSHRC Explore – Major Collaborative Project Seed Grant; $15,000.00. 2021-2022.
Barrett J (NPI), Agarwal G, Alvarez E, Boamah S, Castillo E, D’Souza R, Darling E, (co-PIs); Dunn J, Iorio A, Alton G, Apatu E, Bisnaire L, Bogler T, Cook J, Dube E, El-Chaar D, Ellis S, Fadel S, Fell D, Katherine W, Kuret V, Lavis J, MacDonald S, Malhame I, Poliquin V, Schwartz L, Scott H, Sprague AE, Sussman D, Thabane L, Walker M, Yudin M, DeFrance B, Downey B, Money B, Schoenfeld E, Vohra-Miller S, Wolfe S. Encouraging vaccine confidence among pregnant and breastfeeding Canadians. NSERC – Encouraging vaccine confidence in Canada Spring 2021 competition; $50,000. 2021–2023.
Boamah, S.A., Baumann, A., & Arku, G. Worklife in Canada: Perspectives of early career nursing faculty. SSHRC-Insight Development Grant; $64,564. 2020-2022.
Boamah, S.A., Carter, N., & Pierazzo, J. Exploring Female Faculty Perspectives on Worklife and Strategies for Academic Mentorship. Academic Mentorship Research Starter Fund; $2,000. 2020-2021.

RESEARCH

COURSES

GRADUATE TEACHING

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

Dr. Boamah’s expertise is in teaching leadership and management and global health courses at the undergraduate level using various teaching modalities.

RN, CON(C), BScN (McMaster), MScN (D’Youville), PhD (McMaster)

Inaugural holder of the Alba DiCenso Chair in Advanced Practice Nursing.
Canadian Centre for Advanced Practice Nursing Research (CCAPNR)
Oncology Advanced Practice Nursing (OAPN)

BIO

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Lamb, A., Martin Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., & Latimer, M. (2018). Describing the leadership capabilities of Advanced Practice Nurses using a qualitative descriptive study. Nursing Open, 00, 1-14. DOI: org/10.1002/nop2.150.
Wong, F., Lau, A., Ng, R., Wong, E., Wong, S., Kan, S., Kan, E., Liu, E., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2017). An exploratory study on exemplary practice of nurse consultants. Journal of Nursing Scholarship. doi:10.1111/jnu.12324.
Lopatina, E., Donald, F., DiCenso, A., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Reid, K., & Marshall, D.A. (2017). Discussion paper: Considerations in the economic evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 72, 71-82.
Oldenburger, D., Cassiani, S., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Valaitis, R., Baumann, A., Pulcini, J., & Martin-Misener, R. (2017). Advanced practice nursing in primary care in Latin America and the Caribbean. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 41, e40.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Liu, X., & Zhang, J. (2017). The status and prospects of advanced practice nurse-led transitional care. Chinese Journal of Nursing Management,17(4): 433-437.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Valaitis, R., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Morán Peña, L., & Brousseau, L. (2017). Advanced practice nursing: a strategy for achieving universal health coverage and universal access to health. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 25:e2826. DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.1677.2826
Yuille, L, Bryant-Lukosius, D., Valaitis, R., & Dolovich, L. (2016). Optimizing Registered Nurse roles for cancer survivorship care within primary care settings. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 29(4), 46-58.
Harbman, P., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R, Carter, N., Covell, C, Donald, F., Gibbons, S., Kilpatrick, K., McKinlay, J., Rawson, K., Sherifali, D., Tranmer, J., & Valaitis, R. (2016). Partners in Research: Building Academic-Practice Partnerships to Educate and Mentor Advanced practice Nurses. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 1-9, doi: 10.1111/jep.12630.
Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Donald, F., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Rayner, J., Valaitis, R., Carter, N., Miller, P.A., Landry, V., Harbman, P., Charbonneau-Smith, R., McKinlay, R.J., Ziegler, E., Boesveld, S., & Lamb, A. (2016). Benchmarking for Nurse Practitioner Panel Size in Primary Health Care: Scoping Review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 62, 170-182.
Boyko, J., Carter, N., & Bryant Lukosius, D. (2016). Assessing the spread and uptake of framework for introducing and evaluating advanced practice nursing roles. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. 2016; DOI:10.111/wvn.12160.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Spichiger, E., Martin, J., Stoll, H., Degen Kellerhals, S. Fliedner, M., Grossman, F., Henry, M., Herrman, L., Koller, A., Schwendimann, R., Ulrich, A., Weibel, L.,Callens, B., De Geest, S. (2016). Framework for evaluating the impact of advanced practice nursing roles. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 48(2), 201-209.
Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2015). Mentorship: A navigation strategy for promoting oncology nurse engagement in research. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 23(3), 1-4.
Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Charbonneau-Smith, R., & DiCenso, A. (2015). The development of evidence briefs to transfer knowledge above advanced practice nursing roles in providers, policy-makers and administrators. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership,28(1), 11-23.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Reid, K., Donald, F., Martin-Misener, R., Kilpatrick, K., Harbman, P., Kaasalainen, S., Marshall, D., & DiCenso, A. (2015). The clinical effectivenessand cost-effectiveness of clinical nurse specialist-led hospital to home transitional care: A systematic review. Journal of Evaluation of Clinical Practice, 21, 763-781.
Marshall, D.A., Donald, F., Lacny, S., Reid, K., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Charbonneau-Smith, R., Harbman, P., Kaasalainen, S., Kilpatrick, K., Martin-Misener, R., & DiCenso, A.(2015). Assessing the quality of economic evaluations of clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners: A systematic review of cost-effectiveness. NursingPlus Open, 11-17 DOI:10.1016/j.npls.2015.07.001
Martin-Misener, R., Harbman, P., Donald, F., Reid, K., Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Kaasalainen, S., Marshall, D., Charbonneau-Smith, R., & DiCenso, A. (2015). Asystematic review of the cost-effectiveness of nurse practitioners in outpatient care. BMJ Open 5(6), e007167 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007167.
Cosman, T.L., Arthur, H.M., Bryant-Lukosius, D., & Strachan, P.M. (2015). Reliability of vascular access site bruise measurement. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 23(1), 179-200.
Donald, F., Kilpatrick, K., Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P., Marshall, D., Reid, K., & DiCenso, A. (2015). Hospital to community transitional care by nurse practitioners: A systematic review of cost-effectiveness. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52, 436-451. DOI : 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.07.01
Donald, F., Kilpatrick, K., Reid, K., Carter, N., Martin-Misener, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., …..& DiCenso, A. (2014). A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists: What is the quality of the evidence? Nursing Research & Practice, Vol 2014, Article ID 896587, 28 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/896587
Carter, N., Miller, P.A., Murphy, B.R., Payne, V.J., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2014). Clinicians’ perspectives of the supportive care needs of men with advanced prostate cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 41(4), 421-430.*
Tsangaris, E., Johnson, J., Taylor, R., Fern, L., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Barr, R., Fraser, G., Klassen, A. (2013). Identifying the health and supportive care needs of adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer: A qualitative analysis and systematic literature review. Supportive Care in Cancer, DOI 10.1007/s00520-013-2053-7, November 24.
Kilpatrick, K., DiCenso, A., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Ritchie, J.A., Martin-Misener, R., Carter, N. (2013). Practice patterns and perceived impact of clinical nurse specialist roles in Canada: Results of a national survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies, http://dxdoi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu2013.03.005.
Carter, N., Bryant-Lukosius, D., DiCenso, A., Blythe, J., & Neville, A. (2011). The supportive care needs of men with advanced prostate cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 38(2), 189-198.*
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Browne, G., DiCenso, A., Whelan, T., Gafni, A., Neville, A., & Sathya, J. (2010). Evaluating health related quality of life and priority health problems in patients with prostate cancer: A strategy for defining the role of the advanced practice nurse. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, 20(1): 5-14.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Carter, N., Kilpatrick, K., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Kaasalainen, S., Harbman, P., Bourgeault, I., & DiCenso, A. (2010). The current and future role of clinical nurse specialists in Canada. Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership,23(special issue), 140-166.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., & DiCenso, A. (2004). A framework for the introduction and evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 48(5), 530-540.

CONTRIBUTION TO BOOKS
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Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Roussel, J., Carter, N.,Kilpatrick, K., &Brousseau, L. (2018). Policy and the integration of advanced practice nursing roles in Canada: Are we making progress? Chapter in K.A. Goudreau and M. Smolenski (eds.). Health Policy and Advanced Practice Nursing, Impact and Implications, 2nd Ed. New York: Springer.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Wang, S., & Zhu, X. J. (2018). Advanced Nursing Practice Research. Chapter in K. Y. Wong & H. O. Xia (eds). Advanced Nursing Practice (PP. Pages). Beijing: People’s Health Publishing House.
Bryant-Lukosius, D. & Wong, F.K.Y. (2018). Global development of advanced practice nursing. Chapter in M.F. Tracy and T O’Grady (eds). Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, (6th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Martin-Misener, R., Donald, F., Tranmer, J., Brousseau, L., & DiCenso, A. (2017). Resources to facilitate APN outcome research. Chapter in R. Kleinpell (ed.). Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing, (4th ed). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2009). Designing Innovative Cancer Services and Advanced Practice Nursing Roles: Toolkit. Toronto: Cancer Care Ontario. https://www.cancercare.on.ca/cms/one.aspx?pageId=9387

PRACTICE GUIDELINES, HEALTH POLICY BRIEFS AND REPORTS (SELECTED)

Bryant-Lukosius, D. & Martin-Misener, M. (2015). Advanced Practice Nursing: An Essential Component of Country Level Human Resources for Health. Policy Paper for the International Council of Nurses.http://www.who.int/workforcealliance/knowledge/resources/icn_policy_brief/en/
Moat, K.A., & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2015). Evidence-Brief: Improving Pain and Symptom Management in Cancer Care in Ontario. Hamilton: Canada: McMaster Health Forum, www.mcmasterhealthforum.org
Bryant-Lukosius, D., Cosby, R., Bakker, D., Earle, C., & Burkoski, V. (2015). Practice Guideline on the Effective Use of Advanced Practice Nurses in the Delivery of Adult Cancer Services in Ontario. Toronto: Cancer Care Ontario. https://www.cancercare.on.ca/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=340702
Martin-Misener, R. & Bryant-Lukosius, D. (2014). A Pan-Canadian Primary Care Framework: Optimizing the Role of Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Final report. Canadian Nurses Association. http://cna-aiic.ca/en/on-the-issues/better-care/interprofessional-collaboration