Research Projects
Co-designing a Sedative Hypnotic Deprescribing Postcard
The goal of this project is to co-design English and French versions of a mailout that shares information about sedative use and to encourage people to access resources and discuss…
Ask Me Anything
Supporting youth in developing a healthy understanding of sexuality is an important part of helping them make informed, confident, and responsible decisions about their bodies and relationships. Parents and caregivers…
Midwifery Myths & Misconceptions
Access to midwifery care in New Brunswick is very limited. Currently, only one public midwifery clinic operates in Fredericton, leaving many people across the province without access to this type…
Examining Physical and Psychological Barriers to Outdoor Leisure Trail Accessibility for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities in New Brunswick
This research aims to better understand the barriers and facilitators of accessing outdoor trail systems in New Brunswick — especially for individuals with mobility disabilities. With outdoor leisure activities impacting…
Identification of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis environmental risk factors in New Brunswick
This project has its grassroots in people with lived experiences of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) questioning their clinicians, “Why is there so much ALS in New Brunswick?” Their inquiries are…
Examining the Drivers of High Cost Healthcare Usage in Prince Edward Island
Building on the work of the Small Area Rate Variation (SARV) study completed in Nova Scotia by Kephart et al., this research aims to identify the main drivers of high…
Effectiveness of a Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac rehabilitation helps people with heart disease improve their quality of life, but its benefits often fade after 6 to 12 months. This study compared a traditional cardiac rehabilitation program…
Medical diagnoses and use of health resources prior to a FASD diagnosis: A retrospective study
To reduce the individual, public health, and economic burden associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), it is critical to increase early FASD diagnostic capacity and awareness. These knowledge gaps…