Enabling virtual palliative care supports for family caregivers in rural Ontario navigating dementia and chronic conditions at the end of life through co-design
Kristina’s project aims to understand the needs of caregivers supporting individuals with dementia in palliative care, leading to the development of compassionate virtual-care interventions. By involving both caregivers and healthcare providers, we’ll co-design solutions that prioritize family-centeredness, aligning with the AMS’s focus on integrating technology with compassionate care. As the number of Canadians affected by…
Read MoreNavigating social isolation in older adults living in the community through compassionate digital connections
Attention has been drawn to the global epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. Older adults living in the community are among those significantly affected. A recommendation for addressing this concern is bolstering social connectedness through public health policy and interventions. Technological solutions have expanded to mitigate loneliness and social isolation in older adults. While healthcare…
Read MoreDeveloping compassionate virtually guided infant development abilities (VIDA) monitoring technology with children who were born preterm and their families
Infants who are born early are at high-risk of sustaining developmental disabilities affecting their families’ quality of life. Neonatal follow-up is critical for the early identification of developmental delays to improve outcomes. Traditionally, neonatal follow-up is performed via in-person visits. A myriad of geographic and socioeconomic factors present barriers for numerous families to access the…
Read MoreDeveloping tools that enable implementation of compassionate digital health
Carolyn’s project will advance meaningful adoption of digital health services and tools to enable the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and compassionate person-centred integrated care. Her project builds on work done as part of a Canadian Institute for Health Research funded catalyst grant that funded the development of an initial set of value-based prompts designed to…
Read MoreSupporting migrants and refugees with compassionate care: A study to develop and test digitally enabled care by community organizations (e-COMPASS)
Ibukun’s previous study found that virtual care can allow migrants and asylum seekers access to healthcare conveniently. Many providers that serve this population have similar migration and cultural experiences as their patients. This increases their ability to deliver compassionate care but is emotionally challenging and can worsen burnout. Her study will co-design and test an…
Read MoreImproving healthcare professional competencies through critical conversations about inclusion, diversity, fairness, and accessibility
David’s project aims to explore how digital technologies impact compassionate healthcare by advancing the Digital Compassion Professional Competencies Framework and developing a companion guide for healthcare professionals. Drawing on expertise and collaborations, centering people with lived experience, we investigate how to amplify an equity lens into Digital Compassion Professional Competencies Framework through critical dialogues. With…
Read MoreOptimizing the impact of a monitor configuration on alarm fire rate, alarm fatigue, and nurse well-being
Bren’s study seeks to evaluate the impacts of a physiological monitor configuration optimization on a general pediatric and paediatric cardiology inpatient unit in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. First, an evaluation of the alarm fire rate will be performed using the monitor system’s alarm audit data to quantitatively assess if fewer alarms fired. Staff interviews will then…
Read MoreDesigning self-compassion treatment for people with multiple sclerosis
Self-compassion refers to an attitude of kindness and caring directed towards one’s self, especially so at times of difficulty and distress. In this project Robert and colleagues at Unity Health will assess how people with multiple sclerosis experience training in online mindful-self compassion, a treatment designed to help manage stress. It is important to not…
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