A5076127816- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Theological Perspectives and Practices
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Health, psychology, and well-being
University of Alberta
2016-2022
Military members are at elevated risk of operational stress injuries, including posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. Although psychotherapy can reduce symptoms, some military may experience treatment-resistant PTSD. Multimodular motion-assisted memory desensitization reconsolidation (3MDR) has been introduced as a virtual reality (VR) intervention for with PTSD related to service. The 3MDR incorporates exposure therapy, psychotherapy, eye movement reconsolidation, VR, supportive...
In the context of global pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (COVID-19), healthcare providers (HCPs) have experienced difficult moral and ethical dilemmas. Research is highlighting importance injury (MI)-a trauma syndrome related to transgressing personal morals values-in understanding psychological harm occupational impairment by HCPs. To date, MI treatments largely been developed for military personnel veterans rely on in-person one-on-one psychotherapy.
Military members and veterans are at elevated risk of treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (TR-PTSD) due to higher rates exposure potentially traumatic events during the course duty. Knowledge TR-PTSD is limited, specific protocols or evidence-based therapies lacking. Multimodal motion-assisted memory desensitization reconsolidation (3MDR) therapy an emerging intervention for combat-related TR-PTSD. The purpose this study was preliminarily assess effectiveness 3MDR in addressing...
BackgroundThe Decision-Making Capacity Assessment (DMCA) Model includes a best-practice process and tools to assess DMCA, implementation strategies at the organizational assessor levels support provision of DMCAs across care continuum. A Developmental Evaluation DMCA was conducted.MethodsA mixed methods approach used. Survey (N = 126) focus group 49) data were collected from practitioners utilizing Model.ResultsStrengths include its approach, applicability independent inter-professional...
Public safety personnel (PSP) are at increased risk of developing operational stress injuries. Peer-led reintegration programs (RPs) for PSP, evidence-based research is lacking. This study explored the experiences PSP participating in a Reintegration Program Facilitator Training (RPFT) program. Participant ( n = 57) responses were collected from surveys, satisfaction and knowledge questionnaires, World Cafe. Four themes emerged: (1) traits an ideal RF; (2) holistic/complementary workplace...
Public safety personnel (PSP) impacted by operational stress injuries can find themselves needing both time off work and support reintegrating back into the workforce. Work reintegration programs have been introduced in PSP organizations to those who aim return work. One such peer-led workplace program (RP) was created 2009 members of Edmonton Police Service (EPS). The primary goal EPSRP is assist returning as soon possible following a critical incident, illness, or injury while diminishing...
Dementia and other chronic conditions can compromise a person's ability to make independent personal financial decisions. In the wake of an ageing population rising incidence conditions, number persons who may require Decision-Making Capacity Assessments (DMCAs) is likely increase. Legislation (e.g., Trusteeship, Guardianship, Medical Assistance in Dying) also necessitates that DMCAs adhere legislative requirements principles. An intentional, explicit systematic means implementing...
Introduction: Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Service members (SMs) experience higher rates of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) and psychosocial risk factors such as mental health diagnoses, sleep disturbances, alcohol consumption, post-concussion symptoms than civilians. Associated challenges with executive cognitive functioning (ECF) can significantly impede their performance, engagement, deployability. To address ECF, an occupational therapist providing rehabilitation services to CAF SMs...
Abstract Background/Objectives As the elderly population and associated number of persons with dementia increase, so does need for decision‐making capacity assessments (DMCAs). Many healthcare professionals (HCPs), however, do not feel prepared to conduct DMCAs. We have provided 4‐h DMCA workshops HCPs since 2006 offered physicians either a 3‐h or 2‐day workshop from 2013 present. evaluated effectiveness on self‐reported key concepts capacity. Design Pre‐/post‐test design. Setting across...
Introduction: A new vision of resilience and well-being for Canadian military service members (SMs), Veterans their families has been championed by the Armed Forces (CAF) Affairs Canada (VAC). Operationalizing this vision, which aims to support those who serve/have served as they navigate life during post-service, requires providers (SPs). Training SPs deliver complementary resilience-training programs Reaching In… Out (RIRO; adults working with parents young children) Bounce Back Thrive!...
Background: Military members, veterans, and public safety personnel have been noted to a higher risk of exposure potentially traumatic events morally injurious resulting in operational stress injuries (OSI) such as posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) moral injury (MI). Treatments that can quickly effectively address these conditions are desperately needed. The purpose this research was identify the impact participation non-evidence-based trauma-oriented retreat for above populations experiencing...
Introduction The resilience of Canadian military families (CMFs) – the main support Armed Forces service members (SMs) is imperative. aims to ensure that SMs and their are resilient ready respond when called upon for combat, peacekeeping or pandemic/disaster-response. Family concerns, however, can realistically distract from mission, potentially compromising themselves, unit mission. Resilience-training programs such as Bounce Back Thrive! (BBT) help manage realities life. Objective This...
On May 3, 2016, residents of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, Alberta were evacuated due to an uncontrolled wildfire. The short-notice evacuation had destabilizing consequences for residents, including changes in routines, loss control, and increased uncertainty. These especially detrimental women who pregnant or pre-conception during the evacuation. Pregnant are particularly susceptible a vast range negative post natural disasters, elevated stress higher incidence pregnancy complications...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Public safety personnel (PSP) impacted by operational stress injuries can find themselves needing both time off work and support reintegrating back into the workforce. Work reintegration programs have been introduced in PSP organizations to those who aim return work. One such peer-led workplace program (RP) was created 2009 members of Edmonton Police Service (EPS). The primary goal EPSRP is assist returning as soon possible following a critical incident,...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Military members are at elevated risk of operational stress injuries, including posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. Although psychotherapy can reduce symptoms, some military may experience treatment-resistant PTSD. Multimodular motion-assisted memory desensitization reconsolidation (3MDR) has been introduced as a virtual reality (VR) intervention for with PTSD related to service. The 3MDR incorporates exposure therapy, psychotherapy, eye movement...
(1) Background: Current military members, veterans, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) experience higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) moral injury (MI). Trauma-oriented retreats have been offered as a means addressing these concerns. This article aims to explore the impact non-evidence-based trauma-oriented retreat for above populations experiencing PTSD or MI; (2) Methods: qualitative study, nested within larger mixed-methods pre/post longitudinal follow-up examined...