Patrick Smith
A5101410685- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Ethics in medical practice
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Disaster Response and Management
- IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Family Business Performance and Succession
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
King's College London
2024
Bocconi University
2023
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
2021-2022
Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
2021-2022
University of Ottawa
2021-2022
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
2021
National Center for PTSD
2021
Rationale: Despite the importance of inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), immune cell landscape lung tissue patients with mild-moderate has not been well characterized at single-cell and molecular level. Objectives: To define from COPD resolution. Methods: We performed transcriptomic, proteomic, T-cell receptor repertoire analyses on (n = 5, Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease I or II), emphysema without airflow obstruction 5), end-stage 2),...
Background: Research is urgently needed to understand health care workers' (HCWs') experiences of moral-ethical dilemmas encountered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and their associations with organizational perceptions personal well-being. This research important prevent long-term moral psychological distress ensure that workers can optimally provide services.Objective: Evaluate between workplace during COVID-19, distress, well-being Canadian HCWs.Method: A total 1362 French-...
Background The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionally affected different population groups. Veterans are more likely to pre-existing mental health conditions compared general Canadian population, experience compounded stressors resulting from disruptions familial, social, and occupational domains, were faced with changes in health-care delivery (e.g. telehealth). objectives this study assess (a) impact related life on well-being (b) perceptions satisfaction treatments during...
Abstract Objectives Rates of PTSD are up to 12 times higher in care‐experienced young people (CEYP) compared their peers. Trauma‐focused CBTs (tf‐CBT) the best‐evidenced treatment for youth with PTSD, yet, practice, CEYP often struggle access this treatment. We worked alongside services understand barriers and facilitators implementation cognitive therapy (a type tf‐CBT) CEYP. Design This was an active, open trial. Methods recruited 28 mental health teams across England, including general...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in heightened moral distress among health care workers (HCWs) worldwide. Past research shown that effective leadership may mitigate potential for the development of distress. However, no to date considered mechanisms by which might have an influence on We sought evaluate longitudinally whether Canadian HCWs' perceptions workplace support and ethical work environment would mediate associations between distress.A total 239 French- English-speaking HCWs...
Background Health care workers (HCWs) have experienced several stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Structural stressors, including extended work hours, redeployment, and changes in organizational mandates, often intersect interpersonal personal such as caring for those infections; worrying about infection of self, family, loved ones; working despite shortages protective equipment; encountering various difficult moral-ethical dilemmas. Objective The paper describes protocol a...
Abstract Objective Young people in care (i.e., the child welfare system) are a group who have often experienced very high rates of potentially traumatic events, including maltreatment. It is well‐documented that they trauma‐related mental health difficulties, such as posttraumatic stress. To address needs large number young may benefit from support, scalable interventions crucial. But also important effective and deliverable – particularly given complexity this services. We assessed...
Over 85% of active members the Canadian Armed Forces have been exposed to potentially traumatic events linked development posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At time transition civilian life, as high 1 in 8 veterans may be diagnosed with PTSD. Given prevalence PTSD military and veteran populations, provision effective treatment considering their unique challenges experiences is critical for mental health support well-being these populations.This paper presents protocol a meta-analysis...
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes to everyday life, including social distancing mandates, health care, and a heightened risk of infection. Previous research shown that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans are at higher developing mental physical conditions. Veterans their families may face unique challenges can compound with pandemic-related disruptions negatively impact well-being. Objective This study aims longitudinally characterize the CAF spouses...
Abstract Objective Research is urgently needed to understand health care workers’ (HCWs’) experiences of moral-ethical dilemmas encountered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and their associations with organizational perceptions personal well-being. The purpose this research evaluate between workplace during COVID-19, moral distress, psychological well-being Canadian HCWs. Method A total 1383 French- English-speaking HCWs employed pandemic were recruited participate in an online survey....
The social, health, and economic burden of mental health problems in the veteran community is heavy. Internationally, array services support available to veterans their families are extensive but vary quality, often disconnected, complex navigate, lack clear coordination. This paper describes a conceptual framework guide design implementation system supports optimize wellbeing all families. recognizes diversity across intersecting identities that uniquely shape experiences posttraumatic...
Abstract Background The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionally affected different population groups. Veterans are more likely to pre-existing mental health conditions compared general Canadian population, experience compounded stressors resulting from disruptions familial, social, and occupational domains, were faced with changes in healthcare delivery (e.g., telehealth). objectives this study assess (a) impact related life on (b) perceptions satisfaction treatments during...
LAY SUMMARY In 2015, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) implemented Operation HONOUR to eliminate sexual misconduct (SM) in military. Sexual assault, inappropriate behaviours, harassment, and gender discrimination are all types of SM. Experiencing SM can result depression, substance abuse, physical health problems, even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite HONOUR, still happens CAF. At this time, many groups working together address support those who have experienced Canadian-based...
This study investigates the impact of socioemotional influences on a firm’s innovation strategy. By examining family propensity to file patent oppositions, this research is able identify effect non-economic, affect related such as perpetuation control and identity dispute negotiations. Results show that firms with lower levels more opposition lawsuits than high non-family firms. Furthermore, eponymous are likely oppositions non-eponymous
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes to everyday life, including social distancing mandates, health care, and a heightened risk of infection. Previous research shown that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans are at higher developing mental physical conditions. Veterans their families may face unique challenges can compound with pandemic-related disruptions negatively impact well-being. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aims...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Health care workers (HCWs) have experienced several stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Structural stressors, including extended work hours, redeployment, and changes in organizational mandates, often intersect interpersonal personal such as caring for those infections; worrying about infection of self, family, loved ones; working despite shortages protective equipment; encountering various difficult moral-ethical dilemmas. </sec>...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Over 85% of active members the Canadian Armed Forces have been exposed to potentially traumatic events linked development posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At time transition civilian life, as high 1 in 8 veterans may be diagnosed with PTSD. Given prevalence PTSD military and veteran populations, provision effective treatment considering their unique challenges experiences is critical for mental health support well-being these populations. </sec>...