Found in Translation Event

Found in Translation was designed to disseminate information about the current research initiatives supported by the CRGI. The objectives of Found in Translation were as follows:

1. Highlight the range of initiatives supported by the CRGI in each research domain.
2. Provide information and updates on the progress of these various initiatives.
3. Promote knowledge translation.
4. Create opportunities for networking.

2012

Oral Presentations

A keynote address was presented by Dr. Angus Thompson from the Institute of Health Economics on how research can inform policy.

• Thompson, A. - Research Informing Policy: Selected Hits and Misses in Alberta

Presentations were made by CRGI research grant recipients whose research is well underway or completed.

• Lee, J., & Slater, C. - Best Practices in Staff Training to Support Adults with Complex Service Needs
  
• Liu, L., Sekulic, A., Stroulia, E., Nikolaidis, Y., Boers, N., Golmohamadi, K., Lederer, R., Rasmussen, G., Woo, K., Zhang, R.R., Sadowski, C., Guirguis, L., Schalm, C., Maisey, S., Wilkey, B., King, S., Seale, L., Raso, J., Lechelt, K., Maier, G., & Grabusic, C. - Role of Technology in Therapeutic Environments for Seniors with Mental Health and Other Complex Needs
  
• Nicholas, D.B., Shand, T., Bodor, R., Calhoun, A., Challborn, I., Cole, K., Eklund, T., Elliott, G., Gibson, D., Hawkins, W., Joyce, A., Kalema, E., Kreitzer, L., McLaughlan, A.M., Peterson, D., Samek, D., Scott, R., Shankar, J., Tanchak, S., Uditshy, B., Wild, C., & Zuk, G. - Supporting Transitions: Institutional and Community Care for Persons with Mental Illness and Developmental Disability
  
• Zibin, T., & Prouten, S. - Barriers to the Discharge Process for Seniors with Complex Dementia and/or Mental Illness
  

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations were made by CRGI grant and studentship recipients. This gave participants an idea of the breadth of research being conducted under this grant.

• Arnold, A., Burles, F., Levy, R.M., & Laria, G. - The Path to Independence: Helping Seniors Orient in Diverse Environments
  
• Bolo, C., Williams, J., Lavorato, D., Currie, S., & Wang, J. L. - Labour Force Participation Among Canadian Seniors and Older Adults
  
• Brown, C., Bullock, M., Jones, A., Wilson, D., & Wielandt, T. - Exploring Canadian Healthcare Providers’ Usage of Non-Pharmacological Sleep Interventions for Persons with Dementia
  
• Clark, M., Geake, R., Biersdorff, K., Smith, A., Greiner, M., & Yost, E. - The Quality of Life of Adults with Developmental Disabilities and their Families in Calgary: A Pilot Study
• Cook, T., & Wang, J.L. - Low Social Supports as a Risk Factor for Major Depressive Episode in Canadian Community Dwelling Seniors
  
• Dobbs, B., McNeil, D., & Guo X. - Screening for Early Identification of Mental Health Issues in Seniors: The Development of an Evidence-Based, Standardized, User-Friendly Toolkit for Use in the Primary Care Setting
  
• Fiest, K., Dykeman, J., Jette, N., Wiebe, S., Kaplan, G., & Patten, S. - Depression in Epilepsy: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
  
• Friesen, S., & Rudrum, L. - Exploring the Unique Needs of Two Continuing Care Populations: Moving Bethany Forward with Collaborative Research
  
• Heighes, A. - From Dependence to Empowerment
  
• Heighes, A., Cowling, K., & Taylor, D. - Reconstructing Normalcy: Creating an Ablest Culture
  
• Hirst, S., & Lane, A. - Homeshare: It’s Contribution to Quality of Life
  
• Jakubec, S., DenHoed, D. C., Danelesko, E., & Durham, K. - Upstream Mental Health Promotion: A Three Phase Study of Inclusive Parks Programming
  
• Jones, A., Currie, S. & Wang, J. L. - Needs and Use of Homecare Services among Individuals with Disabilities
  
• Kerr, M. A., & Hemingson, R. - Predicting Potential for Positive Outcomes in a Slow Stream Rehab Program
  
• Knight, C., & Alarie, R. - Outcome Evaluation of a Geriatric Mental Health Day Treatment Service
  
• MacGregor, J., Hornby, T., L’Hirondelle, C., Modrovsky, B., & Phillips, L. - Evaluation of a Group Intervention for People with HIV, Substance Use & Trauma
  
• Mann, A., & Hoffman, B. - Caregiver Navigators: Enhancing Caregiver Supports
  
• Melrose, S. Urness, C., Forman, B., Holub, M., Denoudsten, A. - Creating a Client Self Managing Plan for Mental Wellness: Strengthening Quality of Life for Persons with Cognitive Disabilities and Complex Needs
  
• Moore, S., & Hall, S. - Hope in Day to Day Living of Residents in Long-Term Care
  
• Murray, K., & Mancini, V. - Workplace Wellbeing
  
• Purdon S.E., Oswald, R., Ayotte, B., Bolt, C., Devoulyte, K., Goddard, K., Hemrick, K., Joyce, A., Purser, S., Roper, L., & Stovel, L. - Providing Care to Adult Children with Serious Mental Illness: A Study of Needs and an Assessment of the Value of Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy


• Shankar, J., Liu, L., Lai, D., Khalema, N.E., Nicholas, D.B., Sliwa, L., Gane, D., MacArthur, B., Urichuk, L., Pepin, K., Rice, R., Mann, A., Garvin, D., Skinner, H., & Zulla R. - Employer Perspectives on Mental Illness and Disability: A Pilot Study
  
• Stiphout, M. - Youth Workplace Mentorship Program


• Winkelaar, D., Worrell, S., Askin, K., Lewis, M., & Neiman, J.- Smartphone/iPad Technology and Training Protocols as Memory Compensation Aids for Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury

Alberta Health Services staff, in conjunction with staff from the Ministry of Seniors, presented the following poster:

• Aspen, C., Scarlett-Ferguson, H., & Currie, M. - Collaborative Research Grant Initiative: Mental Wellness in Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Alberta Health Services presented the following poster:

• Khalili, P., McLean, C., Watchorn, R., Phare, S., & Aspen, C. - An Introduction to Evaluation Planning and Implementation: Piloting a Series of Workshops

2011

Oral Presentations

Presentations were made by four of our operating grant recipients:

• Dobbs, B., McNeil, D., and Guo, X. - Screening for Early Identification of Mental Health Issues in Seniors: The Development of an Evidence Based, Standardized, User-Friendly Toolkit for Use in the Primary Care Setting. 
•  Maxwell, C., Strain, L.A., Hogan, D., Patten, S.B., Wanless, D., Gilbert, E., and Soo, A. -The Quality and Continuity of Mental Health Care for Seniors in Assisted Living and Long Term Care.
•  Wang, JianLi - Major Depression in Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Purdon, Scot E. - Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Caregiver Burden.

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations were made by grant and studentship recipients that were able to attend:

• Ayles, E. - Quality of Life for Residents with Dementia Through Active Engagement.
• Cook, T., and Wang, J.L. - 8-Year Incidence Proportion of Major Depression in Canadian Community Dwelling Seniors.
• Dobbs, B., McNeil, D., and Guo, X. - Screening for Early Identification of Mental Health Issues in Seniors: The Development of an Evidence Based, Standardized, User-Friendly Toolkit for Use in the Primary Care Setting.
• Fiest, K., Currie, S., Williams, J., Verhulst, S., and Wang, J. - Trajectories of Employment and Major Depression in Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Hann, C. - Strength is in Knowing: Identifying Risk to Decrease Prevalence of Postpartum Depression.
• Konnert, C., DesCamps, E., and Pesut, B. - Mental Health Education and Trainign for Support Workers Assisting Older Adults Living in the Community.
• Nicholas, D., et al. - Examining the Transitional Needs of Adults who Experience Mental Ilness and Developmental Disability.
• Patten, S.B., Williams, J.V.A., Lavorato, D.H., Metz, L.M., and Buloch, A.G.M - Disability in a Community Population with MS with and without Mental Disorders.
• Winkelaar, D., Roy, M., Olson, L., Evernden, C., and Neiman, J. - Smartphone/iPad Technology and Training Protocols as Memory Compensation Aids for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury.
• Worton, K., Lee, J., Hillyard, A., and the Calgary Region Complex Service Needs Committee - Best Practices in Staff Training to Support Adults with Complex Service Needs.

Alberta Health Services staff, in conjunction with staff from the Ministry of Seniors and Community Supports, presented the following posters:

• Khalili, P., Phare, S., McLean, C., Schreiner, K., Scarlett-Ferguson, H., and Murphy-Black, M. - Building Evaluation Capacity Through Educational Workshops.
• Schreiner, K., Barron, G., Scarlett-Ferguson, H., and Lloyd, J. - Mental Wellness in Seniors and Adults with Disabilities: Making Connections.
• Schreiner, K., and Scarlett-Ferguson, H. - The Five W's of Knowledge Translation.