[Event] Interior Health Research Week 2023

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Join IH Research Week 2023! This October 10th-12th and October 18th, the IH Research Department and BC SUPPORT Interior Centre, in partnership with the British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research(BC NEIHR) and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), will host a series of virtual educational dialogues and presentations to showcase and share research happening within the Interior region of B.C. and beyond!

Dates: OCTOBER 10TH-12TH and OCTOBER 18TH

Times: Oct. 10th -12th from11:00 AM-1:00 PM PST ; Oct. 18th from 11:00AM - 2:00 PM

Location: VIA ZOOM

NOTE: October 12th will be offered as a hybrid event! In-person sessions will be held at 2312 Pandosy St, Kelowna, UBC Clinical Academic Campus Lecture Theatre (located beside Kelowna General Hospital). *Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.*

Schedule of Events- more information to be added soon:

October 10th, 11:00AM- 11:30AM PST - WELCOME!

Territorial Acknowledgement

Welcoming Words of Wisdom

Opening Remarks

Host: Kim Peake, Research Navigation and Community Facilitation Lead , Interior Health Research Department & BC SUPPORT Unit Interior Centre

October 10th, 11:30AM- 1:00PM PST - INDIGENOUS GRADUATE STUDENT PANEL

INDIGENOUS HEALTH AND WELLNESS

What you will hear... Indigenous graduate students from across BC studying health and wellness will participate in a panel discussion on their research. More details to come.

Facilitator: Laura McNab Coombs, Indigenous Health Research Facilitator - Northern & Interior BC, British Columbia Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research(BC NEIHR), University of Victoria

October 11th, 11:00AM- 1:00PM PST - PRESENTATIONS

RURAL AND REMOTE RESEARCH

What you will hear... Rural and remote research aspires to improve the health and wellbeing of each unique community. Hear from RCCbc connective partners and members such as researchers, physicians, and healthcare leaders, who will present on their collective passion for improving rural health equity in BC! More details to come.

Facilitator: Tracey Deleeuw, Research Facilitator, Interior Health Research Department, Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) – Interior Node

TITLE: Environmental Impacts of Healthcare and Research

Presenter: Dr. Ilona Hale, MD FCFP. Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC Department of Family Practice, Director, Rural Scholars Program

Abstract: There is growing recognition that climate change and environmental degradation are growing problems which have direct health effects. The healthcare system itself also contributes to these issues as everything we do in healthcare has an environmental footprint. Typically we think about these impacts based on the visible waste that we confront day to day (paper, plastic, electricity, etc) and focus our efforts on reducing these. This presentation will focus on new research that has made it clear that the majority of our environmental impact arises from the "invisible" upstream waste in our system.

TITLE: A snapshot of research collaborations in the East Kootenay Region

Presenters: Dr. Denise Jaworsky and Jen Siemens, College of the Rockies (CotR), and 4th year UVic BSN students at CotR- Ashley Giesbrecht, Nik Eliasson and Catherine Motion

Abstract: In this presentation, we will discuss existing and developing research collaborations in the East Kootenay Region. We will highlight the nursing research program at the College of the Rockies as well as plans to bring clinical trials to the East Kootenay Region. We will discuss opportunities for student and community engagement, share highlights from the recent Accelerating Clinical Trials national meeting in Prince Edward Island and discuss Interior Health collaborations to support clinical research in small and rural communities.

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TITLE: Understanding the Impacts of Team Culture on Primary Care Teams

Presenter: Ashmita Rai, PhD Student and Project Coordinator, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

Abstract: Primary care teams (PCT) in British Columbia have evolved with the development and implementation of primary care networks, urgent and primary care centres, and community health centres. Team culture can have a great impact on team functioning and processes. This study aims to explore how PCT members work together as a team and to better understand how team culture impacts team functioning. Results will benefit each of the PCTs in better understanding team culture and team functioning within their team across primary care settings.

October 12th, 11:00AM- 1:00PM PST - PRESENTATIONS

EVIDENCE-INFORMED HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

What you will hear...

• IH Clinical Research Coordinators will share information about projects happening NOW within the Interior Health region!
• Students from across BC will present on their research (UBC-O, TRU, and UVic)!
• Keynote presentation listed below!

Facilitators:

Tess Topor, RN, BN, Clinical Research Leader, Clinical Research Department, Interior Health

Amanda Annett, BSN, RN, BA Psych, Clinical Research Coordinator - Clinical Research Department, Kelowna General Hospital, Interior Health

Kim Peake, Research Navigation and Community Facilitation Lead , Interior Health Research Department & BC SUPPORT Unit Interior Centre

Lindsay Milton, Project Coordinator Research, Royal Inland Hospital, Interior Health Research Department

VIDEO PRESENTATION

IH Clinical Research Coordinators share information about projects happening NOW within the Interior Health region! Session will be followed by an open Q&A panel

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

TITLE: Nav-CARE for caregivers of people living with dementia: what did the pilot study show us?

Presenter: Madison (Maddy) Huggins, UBC-O

TITLE: Putting Patients First: Harnessing Evidence-Based Personas for Digital Preventive Care Intervention Design

Presenter: Lindsay Burton, UBC-O

KEYNOTE

TITLE: Building a Model of Community Support for Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Patients within Interior Health: Research, Evaluation, and Care in a Learning Health System

Presenters: Dr. Barbara Jean Buckley, Principal Investigator and Danielle Wittal, Clinical Research Coordinator

Abstract: In British Columbia, efforts to manage Post-Acute Sequelae began in late 2020 through the Post COVID-19 Interdisciplinary Clinical Care Network (PC-ICCN). Support for this network arose out of increasing concern that patients could overwhelm primary care and hospital services with complex care needs, requiring future chronic disease management and rehabilitation. This network supported collaboration among clinical specialists, researchers, patients, and health administration to form a Learning Health System (LHS) across the province to provide services for post Covid “long-haulers.” In response to evolving needs in the region, the Interior Health Research Department has received funding to develop an IH node for the PC-ICCN network using a LHS approach. IH developed a post-COVID community-based interdisciplinary care model that integrated research into all core care activities of the virtual clinic. Using a two-stage sequential exploratory mixed method research design we explored both provider and participant experiences; and found what facilitated or constrained our model in creating better outcomes for patients. In this presentation, we will present both patient and provider experiences with a virtual community-based interdisciplinary team led Post-Acute Sequelae of Covid-19 care model.

OCTOBER 18th, 11:00AM-1:30PM - PRESENTATIONS

SENIORS HEALTH

What you will hear... Research and Quality Improvement projects will be presented, and all teams hope to improve the quality of life for our older and aging population throughout the Interior and beyond! More details to come.

Facilitators:

Michelle Smith, BSc, MSc, Cert VA III , Regional Practice Lead, Research & Quality - Long Term Care & Seniors Care, Interior Health, Canada, Interior Region Lead, BC Long Term Care Quality Initiative (LTCQI)

Paula Morrison, Research Coordinator, Research and Quality, Long Term Care and Seniors Care, Interior Health

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TITLE: Family Involvement in British Columbia LTC Facilities During a Pandemic: The Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions

Presenter: Tracy Christianson RN, MN, DHEd, CCNE Associate Professor Graduate Programs Coordinator School of Nursing

Abstract: In long-term care (LTC) family involvement has been linked directly to better LTC resident quality of life and family satisfaction with care. The public health restrictions implemented to protect the vulnerable LTC population created a serious infringement of families’ ability to visit and care for their loved ones in these care facilities. While much of the early research on the impact of the restrictions focused on the LTC resident and the paid care staff, the purpose of this study was to explore what the consequences COVID-19 restrictions had on family involvement and family well-being in LTC facilities across the province of British Columbia.

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OCTOBER 18th, 1:30PM-2:00PM - CLOSING REFLECTIONS

Host: Kim Peake, Research Navigation and Community Facilitation Lead , Interior Health Research Department & BC SUPPORT Unit Interior Centre