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Current Projects
Current Projects
The Barriers and Possible Facilitators for
Caregivers to Engage with a Pediatric Autism Services Team in New
Brunswick
Dr. Tara
Kennedy
Pediatrician, Pediatric Autism Services, Stan Cassidy
Centre for Rehabilitation
Tanya Browne,
Occupational Therapist, Pediatric Autism Services, Stan
Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation
One-third of our patients' families choose not to consult with our pediatric autism services team following referral. To improve access and use of our specialists, our study is working with families to learn more about their experiences with current autism services in New Brunswick, and what may be the barriers and facilitators in accessing these specialized services in the province.
Study File #: 100612; A
Qualitative Study of the Barriers and Possible Facilitators for
Caregivers to Engage with a Pediatric Autism Services Team in New
Brunswick
Factors Related to Wait Time to Breast Cancer Surgery in New Brunswick
Dr. Sharon Chiu and Dr.
Stephen Smith
General Surgeons, Saint John Regional
Hospital
Researching differences in patient care pathways for breast cancer in Horizon Health Network is important and necessary to inform clinical best practice. Our study is comparing data from two centres of care within Horizon Health Network (Saint John and Fredericton) to identify current referral patterns and determine the factors that influence the wait times from mammography to surgery, including patient, diagnostic, tumour, and treatment factors.
Study File #: 100463; An
Examination of Factors Related to Wait Time to Breast Cancer
Surgery in New Brunswick
A Colon Cancer Screening Program for Above Average Risk Patients
Dr. Stephen
Smith
General Surgeon, Saint John Regional Hospital
The intent of the New Brunswick Colon Cancer Screening Program (NBCCSP) is to detect colorectal cancer (CRC) early and save lives. However, only individuals deemed average risk are accepted to and followed by the program; above average risk individuals are managed through their family physician, being screened if there is family history. Our study will use NBCCSP data and interviews with family physicians to identify opportunities to improve colon cancer screening in the province.
Study File #: 100966; Investigating the Impact of a Colon Cancer Screening Program for Above Average Risk Patients: A Mixed Methods Study
Spiritual Care Screening and Assessment for Hospitalized Patients
Pam Driedger
Area Manager of Spiritual & Religious Care, Saint John
Regional Hospital
Evidence supports the inclusion of spiritual care as an essential part of holistic, patient-centered health care. However, addressing spiritual need and improving spiritual health depends on referral and matching to the right service. Our study will describe current spiritual care screening and assessment practices of health care providers at both regional health authorities in New Brunswick, in order to make recommendations for improving patients' experiences.
Study File #: 100963; Spiritual
Care Screening and Assessment for Hospitalized Patients: A Mixed
Methods Investigation of New Brunswick, Canada
Barriers and Facilitators for Breastfeeding Support for New Mothers
Dr. Kimberly
Butt
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Everett Chalmers
Regional Hospital
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is recommended by multiple health agencies and organizations, but over the past five years we have observed decreasing rates exclusive breastfeeding at some hospitals. In our study, we will interview new mothers about their experiences, and analyze program data to better understand risk factors, barriers, and facilitators for breastfeeding, and whether there are differences depending on a patient's use of a midwife, nurse practitioner, or general practitioner).
Study File #: 101014; Barriers
and Facilitators for Breastfeeding: A Mixed Methods Study of Mother
and Healthcare Provider Perspective.
Perceptions of Care for Pediatric Mental Health Inpatients
Sarah Smith
ICT Team Nurse, Addictions and Mental Health, Saint John
area
In our study, we will interview family caregivers and healthcare providers to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of and care practices for pediatric mental health inpatients. The goal of this study is to provide evidence that can be used to enhance mental health outcomes and services for these youth and their families.
Study File #: 100960;
Perceptions of Care for Pediatric Mental Health
Inpatients
Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment and Management in New Brunswick Older Adults
Dr. Richard
Louis
Provincial Injury Prevention Coordinator, NB Trauma
Program
Attention to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) has primarily focused on military and sports-related head injury as well as TBI in youth. However, in adults over the age of 65, even a mild and minimal TBI (mTBI) can have long-term consequences. Our study will help us gain a better understanding of current head CT scan practices for suspected mTBI in older adults in New Brunswick, and what may predict adverse outcomes for this population.
Study File #: 100646; Mild and Minimal Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment and Management in New Brunswick Older Adults