Applied Health Research & Knowledge Mobilization Lab

Description: Sepsis is a medical complication of the body’s response to fighting an infection. Sepsis can very quickly lead to organ damage and death if not recognized and treated early. Globally public awareness of sepsis is generally low, but we do not know what people living in Canada know about sepsis. This 5-year study aims to assess sepsis awareness and knowledge in Canada, identify major knowledge gaps, and address these gaps with the end-goal to improve sepsis literacy. We will apply a multi-phased, mixed method study design involving national surveys, focus groups, and the development a national campaign to engage, educate, and empower the public to be able to make informed decisions about their health.

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Description: Current ProjectsSocio-Cultural Implications of COVID-19: Educating, Engaging & Empowering the PublicInitiated early in the pandemic, this study aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of potential social and cultural factors that contributed to public knowledge and perceptionsof COVID-19. Using surveys and interviews, we identified and examined major factors influencing public knowledge, perceptions and behaviours during the COVID-19 outbreak,offering recommendations around information access and dissemination in efforts to combat misinformation, stigma, and fear.

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Description: The overarching aim of our youth and family focused project is to rapidly identify underlying drivers of stress and trauma due to the pandemic, as well as associated protective mechanisms, in diverse subpopulations of youth and families in Canada to help shed light on how we can best support families through pandemic recovery and beyond. To achieve this goal, we are conducting a multi-phased mixed-methods study to comprehensively assess youth and family experiences, outcomes, and needs.  

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Description: The overarching aim of our program of research is to examine the knowledge, behaviours, underlying drivers, and associated implications relating to COVID-19 vaccination confidence and hesitancy. We aim to use our study results to educate, engage, and empower the Canadian public to be informed stewards of their own health. To achieve this goal, we are conducting a multi-phase mixed-methods study, involving a national cross-sectional survey, interviews and focus groups with a diverse group of Canadians, and knowledge translation activities.

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Description: The aim of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of individual’s perceptions of Canada’s current healthcare system and potential ways the system could be changed to better meets the needs of Canadian residents. To meet our aim, we will interview individuals representing four stakeholder groups: public citizens; healthcare leaders; academics and researchers; and decision makers, including individuals involved in professional industries that might influence healthcare. By gathering insight into the similarities and differences in their perceptions and experiences, we will be able to get a well-rounded idea of what can be done to improve the current system, and how to go about doing this.

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Description: Using a multiple baseline trial design, this study implemented and evaluated a structured electronic health record-embedded discharge summary tool (eDischarge tool) for patientsdischarged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a hospital ward. We hypothesized that the electronic transfer tool will positively impact two inter-related outcomes: (1) Improve thecompleteness and timeliness of clinical documentation on transfer, and (2) Reduce the incidence of associated adverse patient clinical outcomes after transfer (e.g., adverse events,ICU readmission).

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