Congratulations to the College of Nursing and MCNHR members on the following research and scholarly accomplishments that have been reported to us for March, April and May 2025.
NEW GRANTS
Amponsah, V., & Udod, S. A. (2025). Empowerment of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from nurses experiences. Kathleen and Winnifred Ruane Graduate Student Research Grant, $3,000. Read abstract.
Archibald, M., & Roos, L. (co-leads) (2025-2027). PRIME x COMMUNITY. Royal Bank of Canada and Children’s Hospital Foundation, $450,000. Read abstract.
Archibald, M., & Roos, L. (Co- leads) (2025-2028) PRIME: Partnering for Research Innovation in Mental Health. Sobey’s Foundation, $450,000. Read abstract.
Carlson, L.E., Shore, R., Balneaves, L.G., Bates, A., Burnell, Chochinov, H., McKenzie, M., Richardson, H., Soares, C., Tu, W., & Williams, M. (2025-2030). The CAnadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT): Building a research, practice and policy foundation. Canadian Cancer Society Breakthrough Grant, $5,478,935. Read abstract.
Chachula, K. (2025). Practice readiness and resilience of senior students and new graduates entering practice in Canada and Australia. Brandon University Research Committee – Knowledge Mobilization Grant, $2,000. Click here for abstract.
Doell, K., & Thompson, G. (2025). Understanding the lived experience of being separated from your partner during the transition into long-term care: A phenomenological study. College of Nursing Endowment Fund Graduate Student Research Grant and the Fort Garry Legion Poppy Trust Fund Research Grant, $5,000. Click here for abstract.
Fowler-Woods, A. (NPA), Lavallee, B., Shingoose, L., Lavoie, J., Van Bewer, V., Horrill, T., Perry, A., McDonell, L., Star, L., Sinclair, S., Meawasige, A., Sjoblom, E., Schultz, A., Anderson, M., Leggett, C., Nickel, N, & McKinnon, M. (2025-2026). This is medical transport: The impact of medical transportation on the health and healthcare of First Nations Peoples in Manitoba. CIHR Catalyst Grant, $125,000.
Lau, J. (NPA), Powis, M., Wolfson-Stofko, B., Johnson, C., McLeod, A., Hyland, A., Peters, B., Di Gioacchino, L., Patenaude, S., Kahan, M., Anderson, A., Kryzanowska, M., Horrill, T., Sheikh, H., Stajduhar, K., Marier, P., Hawke, L., & Crépault, J. F. (2025-2026). Evaluation of the structural determinants of equitable cancer care for people who use drugs: A community-based participatory approach. CIHR Catalyst Grant, $124,970.
Lynch, W., Naismith, D., Chachula, K., & Lowe-Puhach, M. (2025). The effectiveness of immersive virtual reality simulation in psychiatric nursing education. Brandon University Research Committee – Early Career Researcher Grant, $7,599. Read abstract.
Mayer, B., & Thompson, G. (2025). The experience of families in long-term care advisory councils: A mixed methods study. College of Nursing Endowment Fund Graduate Student Research Grant, $5,000. Read abstract.
Prenovault, N., & Chernomas, W. (2025). Exploring thriving in newly graduated nurses: A qualitative descriptive study. Kathleen and Winnifred Ruane Graduate Student Research Grant, $3,000. Read abstract.
Roos, L & Archibald, M., Tomforh-Madsen, L., Unger, J.(Co-PIs), (2025-2027). Implementing BEAM, a scalable digital mental health program, for families of children referred to neurodevelopmental services. Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) innovation stream award. $200,000. Read abstract.
Strachan, S., Chudyk, A., & Rubenstein, D. (2025). Beyond tokenism: A communication based approach to strengthening patient-researcher partnerships. MCNHR Research Grant, $7,500. Read abstract.
Thompson, G., Funk, L., Dunsford, J., & Novek, S. (2025). Negotiating the dignity of risk in a culture of surplus safety of personal care homes.MCNHR Collaborative Health Research Grant, $7,500. Read abstract.
Thompson, G., Dunsford, J., Tallman, B., & McLelland, V. (2025). The impact of Gentle Persuasive Approaches dementia education for acute care staff on behavioural outcomes for persons living with dementia. Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association (CGNA) Research Grant award, $2,500.
PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, PEER REVIEWED, PROFESSIONAL ARTICLES AND REPORTS)
de Plaza, M. A. P., Lambrakis, K., Marmolejo-Ramos, F., Beleigoli, A., Archibald, M., Yadav, L., … & Causil, C. J. B. (2025). Human-centred AI for emergency cardiac care: Evaluating RAPIDx AI with PROLIFERATE_AI. International Journal of Medical Informatics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2025.105810
Mathias, H., Duff, E., Schulz, P. … Pijl, E., Savard, T., Hyshka, E. (2025). Rural community-based participatory research with families of people who use drugs: key considerations from a multi-provincial research partnership. Harm Reduct J, 22, Article 92. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01247-3
Sidloski, T., Edwards, M., Martin, D., & Olafson, K. (2025). Family member experiences with adult ICU multidisciplinary rounds: Transition from observers to participants. The Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing, 36(1), 37–46. DOI: 10.5737/23688653-36137
Tutty, L. M., Nixon, K., Ateah, C. A., Radtke, H. L. (April 2025). “My counselor helped me understand why the kids might be angry” or “Why I was having trouble disciplining”: Mothers’ sense of competency, perceptions of child well-being, and service use in the context of IPV. Journal of Family Violence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-025-00857-6
Udod, S., Shamian, J., & Cummings, G. G. (2025). Reimagining the state of nursing leadership science in Canada. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 55(5), 247-248. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001569.
Wilson, L., Klassen, T., Crombie, T., Gangwani, A., Wai Lai, V., Gripp, K., Doyle, E., Beer, D., Hogue, K., Florescu, O., Knisley, L., & Aregbesola, A. (2025). Practice variation in urine collection among emergency department providers in pre–toilet-trained children with suspected urinary tract infection. Pediatric Emergency Care ():10.1097/PEC.0000000000003337, DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003337.
PRESENTATIONS (KEYNOTE, INVITED, CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS)
Amponsah, A. V., Udod, S., Thompson, G., & MacDonald, S. (April 24, 2025). Empowerment during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from nurses’ experiences. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Archibald, M., & Roos, L. (March 7, 2025). The circle of importance priority setting method. Presentation, Rosemary Bryant Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia.
Archibald, M., (March 7, 2025). Timelines as a visual integration approach in mixed methods research. Presentation, Rosemary Bryant Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia.
Armah, N., West, C., Kramer, M., & Lobchuk, M. (April 24, 2025). Partnership towards empathy-based intercultural communication in undergraduate nursing education. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Bale-Nick, M., Knisley, L., & Klassen, T. (April 25, 2025). Co-development of resources with emergency healthcare providers. TREKK: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids. Poster presentation, Rural and Remote Medicine Conference, Winnipeg, MB.
Balneaves, L. G. (May 2025). Complementary and integrative medicine: What you need to know. Presentation, Manitoba Myeloma Support Group, Winnipeg, MB.
Balneaves, L. G. (May 2025). “After Cancer”: The Potential Role of NHPs in Symptom Management and Survivorship. Plenary presentation, 2025 Natural Health Product Research Society (NHPRS) Annual Conference, virtual national conference, Canada.
Balneaves, L. G., Thompson, G., Penner, J., St. John, P., Van Dyck, J., Scerbo, D., & Alraja, A. (May 2025). Exploring how cannabis use is addressed in long-term care: A case study. Oral presentation, 2025 Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association (CGNA), Winnipeg, MB.
Baxter, P., Kaasalainen, S., McDonald, L., O’Rourke, H., Papaioannou, A., Udod, S., & Meisenburg, N. (May 29-31, 2025). Resident-to-Resident Aggression (RRA) in long-term care homes: Examining the role of healthcare leadership in the identification, management, and reduction of RRA. Presentation, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association Conference, Winnipeg, MB.
Bell, A., & Woodgate, R. (April 24, 2025). “What a supportive roommate!”: The neonatal intensive care unit care experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ parents. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Benitez Buhisan, J., & Martin, D. (April 24, 2025). Nurse practitioners caring for patients with Non-English Language Preference (NELP): Best practices. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Bochen, K., & Kramer, M. (April 24, 2025). Beyond the diagnosis: Women’s experiences of cardiotoxicity secondary to cancer treatment. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Bourque, M., & Archibald, M. (April 24, 2025). A systematic review of living labs in child health. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Brandt, A., Scruby, L., Chernomas, W., & Nickel, N. (April 24, 2025). “I don’t know if you identify as female, but you should today”: Cis-heteroprofessionalism and the experiences of nurses who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ in navigating disclosure of their identities. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Carevic, M., Bale Nick, M., Knisley, L., & Klassen, T. (May 30-June 1, 2025). Co-development of fever in infants (≤ 60 days) and cannabis intoxication resources with emergency healthcare providers. TREKK: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids. Poster presentation, National Emergency Nurses Association Conference, Saskatoon, SK.
Charski, V., & Pijl, E. (April 24, 2025). Exploring the role of public health nurses in collaboration with key community stakeholders and migrant family care providers who are experiencing structural disadvantage to help their children be ready for school – A look at the preliminary findings. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Crawford. J. (April 2025). Gender affirming care in the classroom, and beyond: Insights from nursing students and educators. Virtual presentation, McGill Ingram School of Nursing, visiting scholar presentation.
Crawford, J. (May 2025). Crafting queer and trans community joy. Arts-based workshop, 2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Rendezvous, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
Crawford, J., Kramer, M., Ristock, J., & Schultz, A. (April 24, 2025). Addressing “The trans problem” in undergraduate nursing education: An interpretive description. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Crockett, L., Ajayi, M., Knisley, L., Gripp, K., Doyle, E., Beer, D., Hogue, K., Francois, J., Klassen, T., & Aregbesola, A. (May 28, 2025). Enhancing pediatric readiness in Manitoba’s general emergency departments: a multi-phase evaluation and intervention. International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Montreal, QC.
Doell, K., & Thompson, G. (April 24, 2025). Understanding the lived experience of being separated from your partner during the transition into long-term care: A phenomenological study.Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Duff, E., Pijl, E.,Fehr, C., Gudi, S., & Tourloukis, T*. (May 26, 2025). Post-COVID-19 symptoms, psychological distress, & cognitive dysfunction in healthcare workers. Presentation, Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) 2025 Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON. https://cahspr.ca/events/cahspr-conference-2025/
Dyck, N. (May 10, 2025). Celebrating the 20th anniversary: Reflections and insights. Invited speaker, 20th Anniversary of Nursing Education Program, Prince Albert, SK.
Dyck, N., Harder, N., Martin, D., & Balneaves, L. (May 23, 2025). Addressing Manitoba’s critical nursing shortage: Expansion of the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of Manitoba. Oral presentation, WNRCASN Conference, Kelowna, BC.
Dyck, N., Harder, N., Martin, D., & Balneaves, L. (May 23, 2025). Leading a major nursing program expansion: Key leadership insights and strategies. Oral presentation, WNRCASN Conference, Kelowna, BC.
Elias, J., & Scanlan, J. (April 24, 2025). Discovering and dreaming: Long-term care healthcare aide perceptions of structural empowerment. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Ens-Giesbrecht, T., Ginn, C., & Jackson, J. (May 2025). Safely removing needle debris off the streets of Canada. Poster presentation,Public Health 2025, Winnipeg, MB.
Gelfman, Y. (February 25, 2025). Reducing barriers to Covid-19 vaccines among structurally disadvantaged populations: The role of public health nurses in promoting health equity. Presentation, ARNM Talk Tuesday, Winnipeg, MB.
Fagbuyi, O., Archibald, M., & Knisley, L. (April 24, 2025). A scoping review of the barriers and facilitators to self-management in adolescents with youth-onset Type 2 Diabetes. Poster presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Golding, M., Nishat, F., Merrill, K., Lacaille, D., Oğuzoğlu, U., Protudjer, J. L. P., Woodgate R. L., Stinson, J., Peschken, C., Touma, Z., & Lim, L. S. H. (May 21-24, 2025). Abstract ID: 399, Comparing childhood-onset versus adult-onset systemic lupus erythematosus young adults’ lived employment experiences.Presentation,16th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (LUPUS 2025), Toronto, ON.
Kawadza, A., Scanlan, J., & Martin, D. (April 24, 2025). Leadership development for novice nurse leaders: Findings from a narrative review of literature. Poster presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Knisley, L. (March 24, 2025). The knowledge mobilization and knowledge synthesis platform. Invited presentation, the national RareKids-CAN Virtual Information Session, RareKids-CAN.
Knisley, L., Bale-Nick, M., & Klassen, T. (May 13-14, 2025). Co-creating pediatric resources: a national collaboration with emergency healthcare providers, youth and families. TREKK: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids. Poster presentation, ENRICH (Empowering Next-Generation Researchers in Perinatal and Child Health) Conference, Montreal, QC.
Kostal, K., Martin, D., Hamilton, J., Thille, P., Monnin, C., Jones, J., Williams, V., Gruber, J., Espada, A., & Raman-Wilms, L. (May 26-29, 2025). “It’s still a man’s world”: Towards gender equity in faculty advancement in the academic health sciences. Oral presentation, Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research, Ottawa, ON.
Lai, V., Knisley, L., Aregbesola, A., Bale-Nick, M., Elliott, S., Freedman, S., Hartling, L., Jabbour, M., Lang, E. S., MacPhee, S., Reid, S., Scott, S., Sinclair, D., & Klassen, T. (May 26, 2025). Evaluating the usability of pediatric emergency education resources: A qualitative study. Poster presentation, International Conference on Emergency Medicine, Montreal, QC.
MacMillan Gomez, J., & West, C. (April 24, 2025). “How do I understand this well enough to support my child?”: Dads’ experiences parenting gender diverse children and youth in Manitoba. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Mirza, N., Mathias, H., McCrindle, J., Gravel-Ouellette, A., Pijl, E., Auger, S., Duff, E., Haines-Saah, R., Lockhart, T., McCorriston, W., Savard, T., Schulz, P., Tooley, K., & Hyshka, E. (May 21, 2025). The hidden impact of the toxic drug crisis on families providing unpaid support to people who use drugs in rural Canada. International conference — 6th Edition: Addiction, Family Members, and Affected Others, Quebec City, QC. https://event.fourwaves.com/afinet/abstracts/2b3e9269-5b9b-4847-b39f-2be3586497d9
Ramer, S., & Thompson, G. (April 24, 2025). Conceptualizing existential wellbeing within healthcare to prevent the neglect of non-physical suffering. Presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Roos, L., & Archibald, M. (March 7, 2025). PRIME research initiative for child and family mental health in Manitoba. Presentation, Rosemary Bryant Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia.
Saraswat, H., & Harder, N. (April 24, 2025). Perspectives on the role of the nurse within the interprofessional team from senior practicum nursing students who received interprofessional education. Poster presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Tittlemier, B. J., Cooper, J., Li, L., Woodgate, R. L., Sibley, K. M. (May 29-31, 2025). A qualitative descriptive study to explore evaluation and effects of partnered rehabilitation research in Canada. Conference presentation,World Physiotherapy Congress 2025, Tokyo, Japan. https://world.physio/congress
Udod, S. A. (May 15, 2025). Advancing Health System Leadership Capacity for Psychological Health and Organizational Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. Poster presentation, National Nurses Week, Researcher Day, Winnipeg, MB.
Wilcox, A., & Scanlan, J. (April 24, 2025). Rural nurse leader perceptions of practice environment empowerment structures. Poster presentation, Helen Glass Research Symposium, University of Manitoba.
Woodgate, R. L. (May 29, 2025). Respite care: The perspectives and experiences of families of children and youth with special healthcare needs residing in Manitoba. Invited presentation, Community Respite Service (CRS) Annual General Meeting and 40th Anniversary, Winnipeg, MB.
Woodgate, R. L. (March 10, 2025). Respite care: The perspectives and experiences of families of children and youth with special healthcare needs residing in Manitoba. Luncheon presentation, Manitoba Children’s Coalition and Department of Families, Manitoba Government, Winnipeg, MB.
Woodgate, R. L., Bennett, M., Martin, D., Tennent, P., Sandy, C., Plaut, S., Legras, N., & Bell, A. (March 28-30, 2025). Alone, lost, and unprepared by the system: Indigenous care leavers’ experiences of aging out of child welfare care in Manitoba with attention to care leavers’ mental health challenges. 11th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health, Winnipeg, MB.
Woodgate, R. L., Isaak, C., Kipling, A., Hinds, A., Kirk, S., Keilty, K., Rempel, G., Ripat, J., & Bell, A. (April 15, 2025). Respite Care: A mixed methods study on the experiences of families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) residing in Manitoba, Canada. Poster Presentation, 2025 Children’s Healthcare Canada Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON.