Dr. Anna Gagliardi at University Health Network (UHN) is recruiting healthcare professionals for a one-time 20-minute phone interview for a research study about how to improve person-centred osteoarthritis (OA) care. During the interview, we will ask you for your perspectives, experiences, and recommendations regarding strategies to improve care for immigrant women affected by osteoarthritis.

You are eligible for this study if you:

-- Are a family physician, nurse practitioner, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, chiropractor, or community pharmacist who works with patients with osteoarthritis

OR

-- Are a healthcare executive or policymaker who oversees osteoarthritis services

For more information or to express interest in participating, please contact the study coordinator, Madeline Theodorlis, by email: madeline.theodorlis@uhn.ca.

We are inviting you to participate in a brief study exploring your perspective of using technology, like iPads, and mobile applications (apps) to facilitate the recovery of everyday activities, such as driving, after stroke.  

If you agree to participate in this study, you will receive a free copy of DriveFocus, which is an example of an app that can be used for addressing the occupation of driving (preview: https://youtu.be/YzMaKw6Rdps). Your participation in the study will involve 3 parts that are flexible, and designed to be done remotely at a time that is convenient for you:

1. Complete online questionnaire that asks you questions about your clinical experience and other demographic information (5-6 minutes). You will then be provided with a link where you can download the DriveFocus software to your iPad.

2. Watch a video tutorial (12 min) that will provide an overview of the study and introduce you to DriveFocus. 

3. After trying DriveFocus, you will be asked to participate in a 30-40 minute interview by telephone or by web-conference (i.e., Zoom). In this interview, you will be asked questions that explore the feasibility of using apps for OT stroke rehabilitation and to consider the potential implications on your clinical practice.

This study has been reviewed by the Hamilton Integrated research ethics board (HiREB) #12591

For more information, Michael Cammarata, PhD Candidate in the School of Rehabilitation Science who can be reached at cammarm@mcmaster.ca or by phone: 905-650-1264 

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The Trauma and Recovery Research Unit at McMaster University, led by Dr. Margaret McKinnon, is currently running a research study funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada regarding healthcare workers' mental health and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to understand risk and resilience factors related to psychological injury during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Interested healthcare workers may choose to participate in both a French language interview and a survey, or a survey alone. This study has been approved by the Hamilton Research Ethics Board (#12667) and will yield critical information to design targeted prevention and intervention strategies to support healthcare workers during and beyond the pandemic. 

SCPOR is excited to announce a new project opportunity! 

SCPOR will support two Patient-Oriented Research Learning Health System Projects within the focus area of Mental Health & Addictions in 2022. At least one of the selected projects will address First Nations and Métis health gaps, including culturally safe and culturally responsive care.

We invite patients, clinicians, researchers and decision makers to share their ideas within the area of mental health and addictions about how care is provided, how disease is prevented or how the people of Saskatchewan can live healthier lives. SCPOR will assist those interested throughout the process, from application to implementation. 

The two Patient-Oriented Research Learning Health System projects selected to receive support will be provided with the equivalent of up to four full-time SCPOR staff members to work on their project, along with other supports. Supports are valued at up to $900,000 of in-kind supports, $60,000 of trainee support and $10,000 in monetary funding over a two-year period. 

To learn more about SCPOR's Patient-Oriented Research Learning Health System Project, and to access the application guidebook, please visit scpor.ca/lhs. If you have further questions, please contact Charlene Haver at charlene.haver@usask.ca.

The University of Regina and SCPOR are pleased to announce the opportunity to apply for matched trainee funding. The purpose of these matched funding awards are to provide support to undergraduate, masters, and PhD students, and faculty supervisors from the University of Regina who demonstrate a passion for patient-oriented research. Click here to learn more about this funding opportunity .

Are you interested in participating in patient-oriented research? Visit the Patient & Researcher Connection Site (P&RCS), which connects patients and their families with research teams to help advance patient-oriented research in Saskatchewan. 
Are you a researcher looking to engage Patient Partners or find patient participants for your study? Visit today and learn how the P&RCS can help! Click and connect today.There are currently several opportunities available for patients looking to share their lived-experience and expertise. Click on the links below for additional details.

• Ultrasound Surveillance for Venous Thromboembolism Associated with Arm TIVADs for Oncology Patients 

• Investigating adverse effects of chemotherapy on oral cancer patients, survivors and the role of chronotherapy 

• A randomized, prospective study of the effects of lifestyle on quality of life for adults with rheumatoid arthritis 

• SCPOR Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Subcommittee

The Research Connections program aims to increase health research relevance, usability, and uptake by supporting short-term, targeted, knowledge mobilization or knowledge sharing initiatives taking place in, and having a practical application for Saskatchewan Knowledge Users.

Knowledge sharing and mobilization initiatives can encompass any activity that promotes and/or produces the use of established knowledge, including those that evolve from research or Traditional ways of Knowing, and may involve knowledge synthesis; dissemination; transfer; exchange; and/or co-creation of knowledge. 

Knowledge sharing includes connection with Knowledge Users. These individuals represent organizations that are interested in the practical application of knowledge. A Knowledge User may be a practitioner, health system manager, policymaker, educator, decision-maker, health care administrator, Elder, Knowledge Keeper, community leader or an individual from a health institution, patient group, government organization, etc. 

The primary objective of this call is to facilitate the sharing of health research knowledge in non-academic mediums or settings. Proposed activities must address any of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, and/or represent the spirit of the TRC demonstrated by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals guiding the project team.

For more information, please follow the link.

We would like to invite you to participate in a study which aims to understand current occupational therapy practice regarding the use of questionnaires assessing performance in activities of daily living and social participation among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders across Canada. 

To participate in this study, you must:

- Be a member of Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists;
- Work with older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders for at least six months in the past year;
- Perform assessments of performance in daily activities and social participation in your practice;
- Be able to respond to the survey in French or English.

If you meet the criteria above, you are invited to participate in our survey, which consists of two sections, for a total of 15 questions. It will take about 15-20 minutes of your time. Your participation is completely anonymous, and no information will be collected other than your answers to the questions. The consent form is available online when you click on the link below. Please note that this study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of McGill University.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Alia Osman, PhD candidate in rehabilitation sciences (alia.osman@mail.mcgill.ca), supervised by Isabelle Gélinas, PhD and Patricia Belchior, PhD. 

Link to the survey: https://surveys.mcgill.ca/ls3/133144?lang=en

I am writing to you today to solicit your interest in supporting a research study on cognitive screening of persons with vision and/or hearing impairment. In particular, we would like you to assist us in disseminating a survey for your membership.

My name is Shirley Dumassais and I am currently a Master's student at the School of Optometry of the Université de Montréal in the research laboratory of Professor Walter Wittich. We are currently recruiting healthcare professionals for participation in a survey on sensory-cognitive health and care delivery. The purpose of this survey is to explore the various adaptations and accommodations that Canadian healthcare professionals employ using when conducting cognitive screening tests with individuals with hearing impairment, visual impairment, and dual sensory impairment (vision & hearing). The purpose of the study is to determine whether practicing clinicians have strategies to meet the needs of individuals with sensory impairment(s). The results will greatly contribute to the development of guidelines and strategies for healthcare professionals to feel competent and equipped to deal with these clinical groups. 

To do this, we are looking for occupational therapists. 

This study consists of answering a short online questionnaire that will only take about 5 minutes to complete. All their information will remain confidential and anonymous. 

If you would like to endorse this study by providing a letter of support for our ethics approval, or obtain more information on the subject, you can reach me at +1 514-792-4541 or by email shirley.dumassais@umontreal.ca.  

Principal Investigator: Dr. Arlene Astell, PhD

Are you an Occupational Therapist who is or has helped support people living with early-onset dementia (EOD) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the workplace?

If yes, you are invited to participate in a research study looking to identify and investigate Occupational Therapists' role in supporting people living with EOD and MCI in the workplace. The study looks to identify and understand the role you had with that population, the methods you took to facilitate those roles, and any challenges you may have faced.  The study will help understand the unique challenges individuals living with EOD and MCI face related to continuing their employment after being diagnosed.

Participants will:

• Complete a demographic survey

• Complete a 90-minute interview where they will be asked about their experiences supporting individuals with EOD/MCI in the workplace.

Inclusion Criteria

• Must be an Occupational Therapist with experience working with EOD/MCI clients

• Must be able to speak and understand English

• Must not have a significant visual and/or hearing impairment

  For more details, please contact: (Study Coordinator) at 416 597 3422 ex. 7842  or datelab@uhn.ca

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Principal & Co-Investigators: Kevin Reel, MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.), Gloria Gutman, PhD, Katrina Jang, MScOT (c), Elizabeth Pezzutto, MScOT (c) 

Study Description: As part of a research project being conducted by the University of Toronto Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Department and Simon Fraser Gerontology Research Centre, we are conducting interviews to learn about your thoughts on and experience of initiating/facilitating Advance Care Planning with older adults 55+including LGBT+, Chinese, and/or South Asian older adult clients in your practice. 

You can choose to have the 30 minute interview conducted by telephone or over Zoom. As a thank you for participating you will receive a $25 gift card. 

Target audience for participation: OTs whose practice include older adults 55+ including those who are Chinese, and/or South Asian, and/or LGBT+. 

For more information or to participate please contact Katrina Jang or call 604-786-9790.
Response Deadline: February 25th, 2022

Seeking Healthcare Researchers for Arthritis Study

We are currently recruiting caregivers (psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoeducators, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, etc.) working with a clientele with psychotic disorders. The study focuses on the use of teletherapy with this population and the various challenges that practitioners and patients may encounter. It is an online questionnaire, the participation time is 15 minutes and the participant can complete the survey in French or English. Would it be possible to share this study with individuals who may be interested?

Link to the French survey: http://ls.sondages.umontreal.ca/839848?lang=fr
Link to the English survey: http://ls.sondages.umontreal.ca/776471?lang=en

We are a research laboratory at the Université de Sherbrooke that is launching a new research project on telerehabilitation. Despite the significant increase in the use of telehealth, many therapists still express a need for support to provide the best possible interventions for clients and their families. 

Our study explores the training needs for Canadian occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and physiotherapists as well as the barriers and facilitators to practice change in telerehabilitation, with the goal of co-creating a training and support program that meets these needs. For participants, this involves completing a short online questionnaire, and, for a subgroup of interested participants, taking part in a virtual focus group. 

We would like to disseminate our research project to your members. Would it be possible to advise us if this is possible, and how we could do it? We are open to several types of distribution such as via your Facebook group, emails or even a publication in a newsletter or online. 

To participate, please follow the link.

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences (CoRS) at the University of Manitoba is conducting a survey on telerehabilitation practice in Canada and we are interested in your perspective. 

The purpose of this survey is to obtain an overview of current telerehabilitation practice among rehabilitation clinicians and identify what are perceived barriers and facilitators to telerehabilitation practice including professional preparation. 

LINK to Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3SGV6B 

Your feedback would be collected through an anonymous online survey and would take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The survey must be completed in one sitting, as the survey system will not let you save your survey responses for later. 

Participation in this online survey is completely voluntary and you do not have to answer any questions you do not want to. The survey questions ask you about how you do or do not currently use telerehabilitation in practice; barriers and facilitators to using telerehabilitation; and your perspective on future telerehabilitation practice. Your responses will be held in strict confidence, and the survey system will not record your e-mail address or IP (Internet Protocol) address. Although the survey is anonymous, there is some risk that people reviewing the survey results may be able to identify who you are based on some data collected, particularly in the demographics section of the survey. The people reviewing the survey results are faculty members in CoRS. Individual survey respondents will be assigned an ID number prior to analysis. The results will be aggregated before they are shared with others, and we will not report any information unless there are at least five people in a response category. 

As a clinician we recognize that your schedule is very busy and appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is important to us and will help us better understand current practices in telerehabilitation.

We are conducting a national social network analysis survey to understand how groups of people involved in child development and rehabilitation connect with others to share and use knowledge. The overall goal of this work is to improve families’ access to safe, effective health care and knowledge.  The findings can be used to create strategies and to support connections that help move knowledge into action.

Who is this survey for?

This survey is for people who are involved in child development and rehabilitation in Canada, including family members and caregivers, health care providers, researchers, and knowledge translation support people.

Survey landing page:       www.tinyurl.com/connectingforcare

Statistics Canada is conducting a new cycle of the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS), in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF). 

Beginning in early April, a total of 100,000 randomly selected Canadians over the age of 18 will receive kits to participate over the three waves of this survey, which will occur in April, May and June.

We are seeking your support to raise Canadians’ awareness of this survey and encourage participation.

This important survey seeks to shed light on various components of the virus and its impact on Canadians, including:

• Chronic conditions and symptoms

• Long-term effects

• Health and well-being of Canadians

• Challenges associated with access to health care, and more 

This information will be collected in two parts: an electronic questionnaire and a self-administered dried blood sample COVID-19 antibody kit. Survey participants will receive a personal lab report to find out whether they have antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, and whether those antibodies may have been produced from a previous infection, vaccination, or both.  

The data collected will help protect the health and well-being of Canadians and guide Canada’s COVID-19 recovery efforts.

Guarding Canadians’ privacy is at the heart of everything our Agency does, and we follow rigorous protocols and procedures to keep Canadians’ data safe and secure. For more information, visit our Trust Centre.

To learn more about the survey, please contact infostats@canada.ca.  

Statistics Canada’s new cycle of the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF).

As wave 2 of this survey begins, we are again seeking your support to amplify the importance of this survey to help boost participation in your region.

This survey will shed light on the COVID-19 virus and its impacts on Canadians, including:

• chronic conditions and symptoms

• long-term effects

• health and well-being of Canadians

• challenges associated with access to health care

• immune responses to the virus and acute infection status

This information will be collected in two parts: an electronic questionnaire and a self-administered testing kit that collects dried blood and saliva samples.

Survey participants will receive a personal lab report to find out whether they have antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, and whether those antibodies were produced from an infection, vaccination, or both. The saliva test results will indicate whether survey participants had the virus when the test was completed.

The data collected will help protect the health and well-being of Canadians and guide Canada’s COVID-19 recovery efforts.

Guarding Canadians’ privacy is at the heart of everything our agency does, and we follow rigorous protocols and procedures to keep Canadians’ data safe and secure. For more information, visit our Trust Centre.

To learn more about the survey, please contact infostats@statcan.gc.ca.  

Do you work with a child aged 4-12 years with a neurodevelopmental disorder who has difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep?

Better Nights, Better Days for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders is a free online program based on behavioural principles that supports parents of children aged 4-12 years old with a neurodevelopmental disorder who experiences difficulties falling and staying asleep.

The online program encourages positive behaviours that will help children achieve a better quality and quantity of sleep throughout the night. To learn more about the program and the implementation study, visit the website:  Can I Participate? | BNBD (betternightsbetterdays.ca)

As an employee in the healthcare field, we are asking you to take 20 minutes to respond to this research survey. 

The survey is focused on identifying your primary concerns related to workplace psychosocial factors and hazards.  We also want to gather information on practices, programs, and policies that are having a positive impact on employee mental health. This topic may be of interest to you as you will be able to comment on some of the systemic issues that healthcare organizations should be addressing to better support healthcare workers. 

Our research is intended to understand the significant changes and challenges being faced by employees, share lessons learned, and inform revisions to the National Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. 

The study is being conducted in collaboration with researchers from Saint Mary's University and research partners Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Health Canada, CUPE, and Howatt HR Applied Workplace Research Institute. 

After completing the survey, you will have the option to receive a copy of the e-book, “The Coping Crisis” by Dr. Bill Howatt in French or English. 

Please click this link to complete the survey: www.EmployeePulse.ca

Thank you for your time and your contribution.
SMU Research Ethics File #21-053

Dayna Lee-Baggley, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist

Core Faculty, Behaviour Change Institute, Nova Scotia Health Authority Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University Adjunct Professor, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Saint Mary's University

Dear Occupational Therapist,

Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Occupational Therapy?

Did you know that currently there is no existing literature on OTs’ perspectives and opinions on AI?

We would like to invite you to participate in a study that explores the current perspectives and opinions of Occupational Therapists (OTs) on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In particular, we are interested in your current understanding of and attitude towards AI, and how you feel about AI involvement in the future of your OT practice. Our research project is titled, “Artificial Intelligence – Current Opinions and Perspectives of Occupational Therapists”. If you are a registered OT practicing in Canada, we would like to invite you to help us better understand your perspectives on AI by participating in an online survey.

Who is eligible to participate?

• Occupational Therapist registered with one of the ten provincial regulatory organizations in Canada
• Currently practicing in Canada

If you are eligible to participate, we kindly ask you to complete an online survey. The consent form for the study is accessible when you click the link to the survey below. Please review the consent form before participating. The survey will take approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. Once the survey is completed, you will also have the option to participate in a 60- to 90-minute focus group.  

This 8-10-minute electronic survey is available in both English and French and can be accessed through this link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ro46SL5QmSgSmW. The one-time survey will be open for 2 months. At the end of the survey, participants will have an option, in a separate survey, to include their email address and be contacted to participate in a one-time optional focus group to provide their perspectives on AI.