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: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:Campbell, Natalie G. Licensed Year(s):
2017
Summary:
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority - Fort Smith Region offers a youth-focused option for adolescents accessing health and mental health care, support, and services called The Health Café, located in a less intimidating, more comfortable environment - at the local high school. It is hoped that studying the evolution of The Health Café through the perspective of the provi...
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: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...
Principal Investigator:Mitton, Craig Licensed Year(s):
2012
2011 Summary:
The intent of this project is to develop an evaluative framework that identifies how health care organizations can be transformed to achieve excellence in priority setting and resource management. The ultimate aim is to form a benchmark of behaviors, processes and structures that can aid in directing organizations towards high performance.
Phase One: On-line survey of senior administrators in ...