Michelle Johnson-Jennings
Research Projects
The “Food Wisdom” Repository: Information Resources for Native Nutritional Health (SEEDS Repository Prototype)
Yappalli: Choctaw Road to health
Global Indigenous Health: Creating Relationships for Indigenous Land-based Healing
Tangata Whenua Tangata Ora: Investigating health gain through whenua initiatives
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Developing a Tribal Health Sovereignty Framework for Obesity Prevention (link)
Growing from Our Roots: Strategies for Developing Culturally Grounded Prevention Programs in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities (link)
Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Action: The Food Wisdom Repository (forthcoming)
Expertise
Indigenous Health Psychology
Land Based Health Psychology
Community Based Research
Indigenous Health
Sandy Kassir
Email:
Sandy.Kassir@saskhealthauthority.ca
Research Projects
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Exploring Mitochondrial System Properties of Neurodegenerative Diseases through Interactome Mapping (link)
An Efficient Lentiviral-based Proteomics Approach Identifies Mitochondrial Complexes with Neurodegenerative Function (link)
A Map of Human Mitochondrial Protein Interactions Linked to Neurodegeneration Reveals New Mechanisms of Redox Homeostasis and NF-κB Signaling (link)
Expertise
Internal Medicine
Clinical Research
Biostatistical Methods
Quantitative Methods
Epidemiology
Tarun Katapally
Research Projects
SMART Youth: A Digital Platform for Population Health Interventions (link)
SMART Indigenous Youth (link)
SMART Adults (link)
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The SMART Study, a Mobile Health and Citizen Science Methodological Platform for Active Living Surveillance, Integrated Knowledge Translation, and Policy Interventions: Longitudinal Study (link)
Methodology to Derive Objective Screen-State from Smartphones: A SMART Platform Study (link)
Catalyzing Action on First Nations Respiratory Health Using Community-based Participatory Research: Integrated Knowledge Translation through Strategic Symposia (link)
A community-based participatory research methodology to address, redress, and reassess disparities in respiratory health among First Nations (link)
Expertise
Digital Epidemiology
Population Health Policy
Mobile Health
Alexandra King
Research Projects
The Butterfly Project: Exploring Patient-Centered Knowledge Mobilization
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Expertise
Indigenous Wellness
HIV and AIDS
Community Based Research
Arts Based Research
Land Based Research
Malcolm King
Research Projects
Development of the Patient-Oriented Research Level of Engagement Tool (PORLET)
Indigenous Knowledge Development Centres with a Focus on Wellness - Miyo-Pimâtisiwin
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Water Journey: methods for exploring the research priorities for Indigenous peoples in Canada and hepatitis C
In the eyes of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Exposing the underlying colonial etiology of Hepatitis C & the imperative for trauma-informed care (link)
A Synthesis: Indigenous Wellness Indicators Day. IAPH-FNHA-IGIHM Conference Report, 2018
Expertise
Determinants of Indigenous Health
Social Determinants of Health
Wellness
Indigenous Health
Interdisciplinary
Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis
kisikawpiyesis@allnationshope.ca
Research Projects
Aboriginal HIV & AIDS Community-Based Research Collaborative Centre (link)
Development of the Aboriginal Women’s Research Initiative (AWRI)
Family Matters: Informing a family-based model of care with Aboriginal families affected by HIV
Stable Homes, Strong Families: Housing and Health for Aboriginal Peoples Living with HIV and AIDS
The Impacts of the Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure on Indigenous People Living with HIV/AIDS: An Urban Case Study of Regina
Mâcîpiciw: Restoration of Indigenous men's roles and responsibilities
Kiskinowâpamew (s/he imitates her/him in order to learn): An Indigenous-led organization’s research journey
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Expertise
HIV and AIDS
Indigenous Wellness
Indigenous Health
Women and Gender
Bridget Klest
Research Projects
Exploring Institutional Betrayal in the Canadian Medical System
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Assessing opinions on trauma-informed care in primary care (Poster Presentation)
Patients’ opinions on family physician training of trauma-informed care (Poster Presentation)
Patient dissatisfaction and institutional betrayal in the Canadian medical system: A qualitative study (link)
Betrayal Trauma, Healthcare Relationships, and Health in Patients with a Chronic Neurovascular Condition (link)
Institutional betrayal in the Canadian medical system: Reliability and validity of a self-report questionnaire (link)
A model exploring the relationship between betrayal trauma and health: The roles of mental health, attachment, trust in healthcare systems, and nonadherence to treatment (link)
Expertise
Clinical Psychology
Traumatic Stress
Institutional Betrayal
Katherine Knox
Research Projects
Individualized behavior change strategies for physical activity in multiple sclerosis
Maintaining neuro-'connectivity': a virtual approach
Saskatchewan Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Research Program
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Impact of comorbidity on hospitalizations in individuals newly diagnoses with multiple sclerosis: a longitudinal population-basedstudy. (link)
Adherence to physiotherapy-guided webbased exercise for persons living with moderate to severe multiple sclerosis: a randomized-controlled pilot study. International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Care. (link)
Association between disease-modifying therapies formultiple sclerosis and healthcare utilisation on a population level: aretrospective cohort study. BMJ Open. (link)
Expertise
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Physical Activity
Rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Saija Kontulainen
Research Project
Bone Strength Development Study: Assessing details of bone growth and related factors to optimize bone strength development in children with type 1 diabetes (link)
Nordic Walking Study: assessing safety and efficacy of Nordic walking intervention on posture, functional mobility and quality of life in individuals at risk of fracture (link)
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Patient-driven COVID-19 accommodations in the Nordic walking intervention (link)
Nordic Walking study accommodations to COVID-19 pandemic (link)
Expertise
Musculoskeletal Health
Bone Health
Physical Activity
Diabetes
Karen Lawson
Research Projects
Gender Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Initiative
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Expertise
Program Evaluation
Health Services Research
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Survey Design
Stacey Lovo
Research Projects
A Community-Informed Team and Technology Approach to Chronic Back Pain Management in Partnership with a Northern Saskatchewan Cree First Nation
Patient experiences of health care access challenges for back pain care across the rural-urban continuum
Development and Evaluation of VR Teaching Tools in the School of Rehab Science
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Experience of Patients and Practitioners with a Team and Technology Approach to Chronic Back Disorder Management (link)
Building Partnerships in Indigenous Wellness (link)
Use of real-time videoconferencing to deliver physical therapy services: a scoping review of published and emerging evidence (link)
Bridging Health Care Access Gaps in a Remote Indigenous Community (link)
Use of videoconferencing technologies for physical therapy in people with musculoskeletal conditions (link)
Expertise
Telerehabilitation
Indigenous Wellness
Community Engagement
Musculoskeletal Health
Professional practice
Juxin Lui
Research Projects
Improving Health Outcomes of Kidney Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Pre-transplant Education Intervention
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Randomised controlled trial of a video intervention and behaviour contract to improve medication adherence after renal transplantation: the VECTOR study protocol (link)
Expertise
Complex Data
Computational Methods
Bayesian Inference
Stéphanie Madill
Research Projects
TRANS: Trans Research and Navigation Saskatchewan
A Telemetered Device to Assess Continence Function and Predict Therapeutic Outcomes in Women with Urinary Incontinence
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Saskatchewan Medical Transition Guide (link)
Changes in urethral sphincter size following rehabilitation in older women with stress urinary incontinence (link)
Expertise
Pelvic Floor Biomechanics
Urinary Incontinence
Trans Health
Gender Diverse Health
2SLGBTQ Health
Geoffrey Maina
Research Projects
Exploring the needs for and developing resources for families affected by addiction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Engaging and empowering youth at risk of alcohol and drug use in Prince Albert: An art-based intervention
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Exploring health-care providers’ experiences in the care of clients on opioid agonist treatment in two western Canadian clinics (link)
Nurses Taking the Lead: A Community Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Forum on Substance Abuse and Addiction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (link)
Sociodemographic Profiles and Clinical Outcomes for Clients on Methadone Maintenance Treatment in a Western Canadian Clinic: Implications for Practice (link)
Expertise
Community Based Research
Qualitative Methods
HIV and AIDS
Mental Health and Addictions
Cameron Mang
Research Projects
Developing community exercise and rehabilitation programming for people with chronic neurological conditions.
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Expertise
Community Exercise Programming
Neurorehabilitation
Stroke
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation
Holly Mansell
Research Projects
Improving Health Outcomes of Kidney Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Pre-transplant Education Intervention
Video Education and Behaviour Contract to Optimize Adherence in Renal Transplants (VECTOR)
A Qualitative Study to Explore the Needs of Lung Transplant Caregiver
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Randomised controlled trial of a video intervention and behaviour contract to improve medication adherence after renal transplantation: the VECTOR study protocol (link)
Development of a patient-centered video series to improve education before kidney transplantation (link)
Education before kidney transplant: What do patients need to know? (link)
Health Literacy, Knowledge, and Patient Satisfaction Before Kidney Transplantation (link)
Expertise
Transplant
Pharmacy Practice
Patient Education
Patient-Oriented Research
Michelle McCarron
Michelle.McCarron@saskhealthauthority.ca
Research Projects
Trans Health Research and Navigation SK
The 3 Wishes Project: Individualized, Patient-Oriented, Compassionate Care for Palliative Care Patients and Their Families
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A prospective assessment of PTSD symptoms using analogue trauma training with nursing students. (link)
Experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress in western-Canadian HEMS personnel. (link)
Effectiveness of the Dedicated Substance Abuse Treatment Unit in the Regina Correctional Centre: A seven-year retrospective analysis. (link)
An innovative service collaboration to reduce criminal recidivism for inmates with severe addictions. (link)
Assessment and Treatment for Persons with Coexisting Ability and Substance Use Issues: A Review and Analysis of the Literature. (link)
Expertise
Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries
Mental Health and Addictions
Qualitative Methods
Ethics
Jacqueline Messer-Lepage
jmesserlepage@collegeofparamedics.sk.ca
Research Projects
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Expertise
Paramedics
Patient Outcomes
Policy and Regulation
Nazeem Muhajarine
Research Projects
Research Lead: Saskatchewan Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations (PIHCI) Network
Screening for Poverty And Related social determinants and intervening to improve Knowledge of and links to resources (SPARK) Study
Hotspotting mental health and addictions: Putting the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Strategy for Patient Oriented Research into action (link)
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Case management in primary care among frequent users of health care services with chronic conditions: a realist synthesis (link)
Improving birth outcomes for women who are substance using or have mental illness: a Canadian cohort study comparing antenatal midwifery and physician models of care for women of low socioeconomic position (link)
Creating an initial program theory for a realist evaluation of Healthy Start-Départ Santé intervention in childcare centres (link)
Facilitators and barriers of sociodemographic data collection in Canadian health care settings: A multisite case study evaluation (link)
Reduced prevalence of small-for-gestational-age and preterm birth for women of low socioeconomic position: a population-based cohort study comparing antenatal midwifery and physician models of care (link)
Expertise
Epidemiology
Quantitative Methods
Realist Research
Maternal Health
Early Childhood Development
Knowledge Translation
Heather Nelson
Research Projects
Impact of Sport for Low Income Youth
Success strategies and barriers for Indigenous students in the School of Nursing
The role of essential skills in post-secondary success
Supporting a Growing International Student Population at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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Indigenous students: Barriers and success strategies–A review of existing literature (link)
Promoting Indigenous nursing student success in post-secondary education: A phenomenological study (link)
Expertise
Marginalized Populations
Health Promotion
Sports