Presentations

Research Minds is an educational series produced by the Bruyère Research Institute for the benefit of our staff, students, trainees, investigators, and research teams.

Program Evaluation Design for Health Services

Presented by: Anna Cooper Reed, MSW, RSW (April 2021)

This session covers various designs for completing program evaluations in health services research. Cooper-Reed provides an overview of developing logic models, needs assessments and feasibility studies, and process and developmental evaluations.

An Introduction to Knowledge Management

Presented by: Emily Farrell, MSc, Project Coordinator at the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation at Bruyère (May 2021)

This session covers the differences between knowledge management, knowledge mobilization, and information management. Farrell addresses strategies to change the knowledge sharing culture within a team and how to improve knowledge management practices.

Interpreting Logistic Regression and Survival Analysis Reporting with A Critical Eye in Journal Papers

In partnership with The Ottawa Methods Centre at OHRI

Presented by: Tim Ramsay, PhD, Senior Director at the Ottawa Methods Centre (July 2021)

This session covers interpreting survival analysis and logistical analysis in literature. Ramsay reviews practical examples of statistical analysis in health publications.

Quality 101: A Primer

In partnership with The Ottawa Methods Centre at OHRI

Presented by: Dr. Alan J. Forster, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation and Quality Officer at the Ottawa Hospital (August 2021)

This session covers the basics of quality improvement and management in health care. Dr. Forster addresses questions the what why, and how of managing quality, as well as the impact it can have in health care settings.

An Introduction to Survey Design

In partnership with The Ottawa Methods Centre at OHRI

Presented by: Stuart Nicholls, PhD, Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Program Facilitator at the Ottawa Methods Centre (November 2021)

This session covers introductory concepts of survey design and administration. Nicholls reviews developing a research question, evaluating existing tools, writing good questions, user experience, and maximizing response rates.

Conducting Research at Bruyère: The Nuts and Bolts to Make Your Research Happen

Presented by: Alex Cornett, MSc, Research Operations Manager at Bruyère & Kerry Moloney, MSc, Research Operations Manager at Bruyère (February 2022)
This session covers the key considerations and resources available to those conducting research at Bruyère. Cornett and Kerry outline the logistical considerations, processes, tools and resources, and the roles at the Research Institute that support research.

Grant Writing for Health Services and Public Health Research

Presented by: Dr. Peter Tanuseputro, Investigator at the Bruyère Research Institute & Clinical Research Chair in Palliative Care and Predictive Analytics at the University of Ottawa & Colleen Webber, Investigator at the Bruyère Research Institute (February 2022)
This session covers the fundamental components of a fundable grant. Dr. Tanuseputro reviews tactics that have contributed to his personal success, largely within the CIHR operating grants format.

Conducting Clinical Trials at Bruyère: How the Clinical Trials Research Unit Can Help Make Your Research Happen

Presented by: Helen Niezgoda, BScN, MSc, Research Operations Manager at Bruyère (March 2022)
This session covers the basics of running clinical trials research. Niezgoda discusses the available resources through Bruyère’s Clinical Trials Research Unit, working with industry partners, and considerations for investigator or sponsor led clinical trials.

Crucial Conversations – Let’s Get Unstuck

Presented by: Natalie Spence, Education Coordinator at the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation at Bruyère (March 2022)
This session covers Crucial Conversations; discussions where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Spence outlines nine skill sets to help individuals navigate these conversations without sacrificing the relationship or the intended results of the discussion.

Identifying and Responding to the Needs of Older Adults Across the Continuum of Care Through Data Linkage

Presented by: Luke Turcotte, PhD (April 2022)
This session covers how data linkage between clinical and administrative health information systems can be used to address pressing questions related to the health and well-being of older adults. Turcotte reviews a series of relevant case studies, including the identification of predictors of post-acute ALC designation, measurement of functional gain after rehabilitation in complex continuing care hospitals, frailty state transitions among home care recipients, and the association between the Clinical Frailty Scale and post-ICU survival.

Supporting Research and Science with Communications

Presented by: Jasmine Rooke, Communications Coordinator, Bruyère Research Institute (May 2022)
This session covers the basics of communications planning for science and research content. Rooke outlines the tools and resources available to research teams at Bruyère, as well as how to build a solid plan to ensure communications efforts are strategic and effective.