Principal Investigator:Case, Cheryl A Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The questions posed are:
1. Did genotyping identify unknown TB contacts or transmissions among cases studied? Examination of the genotype of each isolate of M. tuberculosis from reported cases in the NWT may identify epidemiological links among the studied cases not previously identified through conventional contact tracing. The study will quantitatively review epidemiological links established ...
Principal Investigator:Valaitis, Ruta Licensed Year(s):
2008
Summary:
This licence is issued for the scientific research application #917.
The objectives of this research are 1) to identify community health nurses current practice activities and their continuing education needs based on the Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice 2) to investigate differences in continuing education needs by: i. workplace setting (e.g. primary care, home health care, publi...
Principal Investigator:Graham, John R. Licensed Year(s):2010
2008
2008
2007 Summary:
This study will ultimately allow the researchers to determine the factors that have the greatest impact on the subjective well being (SWB) of practicing social workers in northern communities, and develop recommendations for both the individual social worker and the employer that are likely to enhance SWB in social workers.
This research will involve a postal survey sent to 145 members of the Ass...
Principal Investigator:Klein, Michael C Licensed Year(s):
2006
Summary:
, which was submitted in August 2006. The application has been distributed for consultation, concerns have been addressed, and the application was approved by the community organizations and received ethics approval. The licence was not issued at the time. The study will only be conducted now in 2008.
The objective of this study is to determine the attitudes and beliefs of urban and rural mater...
Principal Investigator:Mao, Yang Licensed Year(s):2009
2008
Summary:
The primary objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical dysplasia in women of the Northwest Territories using a DNA technology (HPV-DNA Test). The study will also aim to determine whether cervical cancer screening programs should include the use of the HPV-DNA test to increase effectiveness of cervical cancer screening.
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Principal Investigator:Kronstal, Alana Licensed Year(s):
2008
Summary:
The purpose of this research is to document the experiences, perspectives and support needs of community mental health and addiction workers in the NWT.
The researcher will gather data through interviews with GNWT mental health and addictions service providers in various communities. Paraprofessionals from all of the regional health authorities will be asked to volunteer to participate in the ...
Principal Investigator:Underwood, Jane Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
This study is the third part of a 3- project study that began in September 2006. Its overall goal is to investigate how community health nursing (CHN) services could be optimized. Project 1 explored the demographic characteristics of community health nurses in Canada by reviewing CIHI data from the nursing colleges. Project 2 involved a survey of CHNs across Canada (except Ontario) using a stratif...
Principal Investigator:Underwood, Jane Licensed Year(s):
2007
Summary:
This national study addresses the enablers and barriers to the practice of nursing in Community Health settings. Factors that hinder as well as facilitate Community Health Nurses to practise the competencies associated with their specialty will be investigated. The information obtained in this project will assist policy planners in improving efficiency in the deployment of nurses and in better sup...
Principal Investigator:Fletcher, Chris Licensed Year(s):
2005
2004 Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to contribute to community-defined health research objectives; describe Dene concepts and models of health through interviews with project participants; develop community and culturally relevant indicators of health and wellness; document Dene ethno-botanical/ethno-medical knowledge and practice; and, investigate innovative research dissemination strateg...
Principal Investigator:Povey, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
2003
2002 Summary:
This project is a continuation of socio-economic and traditional knowledge studies in the Sahtu Settlement Area, which were initiated in 2002 as part of the baseline studies and assessment for the Mackenzie Gas Project. The primary focus of the socio-ec...