Principal Investigator:Rourke, Sean B Licensed Year(s):
2024
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5928.
Overall aim: This three-year implementation science program aims to implement and scale up to 100 interactive dispensing systems (IDS) in partnership with community-based agencies across Canada to provide low barrier access to HIV self-test kits, harm reduction and sexual health materials to reach those who are undia...
Principal Investigator:Neufeld, Hannah Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5373.
The objectives of this research are to gather the firsthand experiences of policymakers, administrators, and health care providers on implementing and supporting access to maternal health services among Indigenous mothers; and to apply and adapt the Interactive Theory of Breastfeeding to explore theoretical concepts i...
Principal Investigator:Kuziemsky, Craig Licensed Year(s):
2019
Summary:
This project aims to employ an evidence-based simulation modelling approach to estimate the endoscopy resources required to support a Fecal Immunohistochemical Testing (FIT)-based territorial screening program in the NWT and propose effective solutions to meet those requirements that are patient-centred, culturally competent and feasible within a rural and remote health system.
To populate the ...
Principal Investigator:Cueva, Katie Licensed Year(s):
2019
Summary:
This project aims to learn about the scope of work, strengths, and areas for improvement of the Community Health Worker (CHW) and Community Health Representative (CHR) programs in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
All CHWs and CHRs employed in March-April, 2019 will be invited to participate in interviews, as well as all CHR and CHW managers. Where possible, interviews will be conducted in pe...
Principal Investigator:Goodman, Karen J Licensed Year(s):
2018
2017 Summary:
The practitioner consultation project aims to engage targeted health care practitioners to describe current patterns of health care practice pertaining to H. pylori infection and related diseases, and to identify obstacles to best practices for managing this infection.
Initial testing and treatment for H. pylori infection usually occurs in the primary care setting.The research team will target ...
Principal Investigator:Tordiff, Robert Licensed Year(s):
2016
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to: 1) identify components of existing frameworks that might be suitable for a NWT cultural competency framework; 2) to measure the impact of frameworks on physician perception of patients; and, 3) to provide a foundation from which to begin design of a cultural competency framework and training program for health and social service care providers.
Th...
Principal Investigator:Young, Kue Licensed Year(s):
2016
20152014 Summary:
To assess the views of health care providers and managers in the Northwest Territories (NWT) regarding primary health care in the community in general and issues related to medical travel in particular.
A survey questionnaire will be filled out by the respondent, who has a choice of mailing in a paper copy or completing online. The survey is anonymous – information on name, community of residen...
Principal Investigator:Estabrooks, Carole A Licensed Year(s):20162015
2014
Summary:
The purpose of the study is to identify and understand existing advice seeking networks among nursing homes in Canada.
The overall objectives of the study are to:
1. Identify the structure of existing informal inter-organizational relationships among 958 nursing homes in Atlantic, Western and Northern Canada;
2. identify which nursing homes within the overall network link different groups of ho...
Principal Investigator:St. Pierre, Isabelle Licensed Year(s):
2014
Summary:
The goal of this project is to identify factors that support the successful integration, retention and career advancement of internationally educated nurses (IENs) into the Canadian healthcare system.
This can guide potential IENs by helping them understand how to prepare for employment as a nurse in Canada.
The research will also better assist educators and employers to develop the most app...
Principal Investigator:MacLeod, Martha Licensed Year(s):201520142013
2012
Summary:
The objective of this research project is to develop a survey instrument for planning primary health care for nursing groups within the NWT.
Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II is a four-year research project that aims to examine how the roles, work settings and practice modes of registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered psych...