Family Medicine
Research Newsletter
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Human Participant Research Guidance during COVID-19 Outbreak In light of the COVID 19 outbreak, the Research Ethics Boards (REBs) administered by the University advise investigators to: · consider if their research studies can be modified or delayed and
· limit personal contacts, laboratory visits or trips into clinics and hospitals. Specifically, in some research settings it may be possible to reduce in-person participant interactions or replace them with telephone or online communication. Considerations include the nature of your protocol, the type of participants engaged in the research, and any additional risk that may arise by switching from in-person to virtual communication. Revised participant consent forms or consent addendums may be required (e.g., to update privacy considerations with use of different communication channels). Where research staff are feeling unwell, care should be taken to stay home to prevent
transmission of any illness. If COVID 19 is known or suspected, AHS protocols should be followed (https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx) While the REBs typically review and approve modifications prior to implementation, an exception can be made where the change is necessary to eliminate an immediate risk to participant(s) (TCPS2 Article 6.15). Such changes may be implemented but must be reported to the REB at the earliest opportunity (within 5 business days as a guide). The REBs will work to expedite these requests to minimize research disruption. For
industry-sponsored clinical trials, researchers should also be working with the study sponsors to consult where possible to implement any changes. A reminder that where the research involves physical assessments and use of equipment (e.g., metabolic carts, facemasks, mouthpieces, noseclips, straps, turbines, valves, tubing, cannula, treadmills, etc.) disinfection according to manufacturer’s standards where applicable is paramount and use of single use accessories is advisable. In the absence of manufacturer’s standards, thorough cleaning between participants is advised. Note too that research plans involving travel and/or large public gatherings should be re-assessed in light of the University travel advisory issued on March 7, 2020 and the decision yesterday
by Alberta Health Services March 12, 2020 to cancel international events and events involving more than 250 people. https://www.ualberta.ca/services/health-centre/coronavirus-info/updates/03/update-4.html https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx#p22780s5 Please see Health Canada’s website for up-to-date information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Faculty Members Contribute to New Book About Managing Dementia Congratulations to Neil Drummond, co-editor and contributing author and Bonnie Dobbs, contributing author, on the publication of Evidence-informed Approaches for Managing Dementia Transitions. The book addresses topics such as improved living, driving cessation, hospitalizations, transitions to assisted living & creating caregiving systems. The chapter authored by Bonnie Dobbs is titled Driving Cessation in People with Dementia. In addition to being a co-editor, Neil Drummond authored the chapter titled Improving the Lived Experience of Dementia Transitions.
Co-Designing Relational Continuity Interventions for Urban Patients Experiencing Hospital-Primary Care Transitions
PI & Co-Is: Ginetta Salvalaggio, Eliane Hyshka, Gayle Halas, Stephanie Montesanti, Aisha Lofters, Cara Brown, Andrew Pinto, Lee Green
Competition: NACTRAC Bridge Funding A Meta-Ethnography of Methamphetamine Use: Mobilizing qualitative synthesis and the lived experiences of People Who Use Drugs to inform harm reduction and public health interventions in Alberta.
PI, Rebecca Haines-Saah; Co-I, Ginetta Salvalaggio
Competition: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
February 2020 Publications
Lindeman C, McCurdy A, Lamboglia CG, Wohlers B, Pham AN, Sivak A, Spence JC. The extent to which family physicians record their patients’ exercise in medical records: a scoping review. BMJ Open. 2020;10:e034542. Pottie K, Kendall CE, Aubry T, Magwood O, Andermann A, Salvalaggio G et al. "Evidence Based Clinical Guidelines for Homeless, Vulnerably Housed and People with Lived Homelessness Experience." CMAJ 2020 192(10):E240-254.
Podcast URL: https://soundcloud.com/cmajpodcasts/190777-guide McKinney M, Smith KE, Dong KA, Babenko O, Ross S, Kelly MA, Salvalaggio G. "Development of the Inner City Attitudinal Assessment Tool (ICAAT) for Learners Across Health Care Professions." BMC Health Services Research 2020 20:174.
Family Medicine Forum Call for Abstracts Family Medicine Forum (FMF) 2020 will be held November 4 to 7, 2020, in Winnipeg, MN. Submit your abstract now to host a session or workshop or to present a paper or poster. FMF
2020 abstract submission deadlines: Call for posters and free-standing papers: April 5, 2020
Canadian Mental Health Association Call for Abstracts The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division is hosting our Working Stronger Conference from October 26-27, 2020 at the Westin Edmonton. Working Stronger – Building the Health of Alberta’s Workforce is two days of networking, knowledge translation and conversation supporting healthier workplaces across the province. Each year, the conference brings together the most creative and inspiring mental health thinkers and leaders in the field to share their experiences and expertise. Call for abstracts opened: February 3, 2020
Abstract submission deadline: April 17, 2020
Results notification: May 4, 2020
Please view our Call for Abstracts information package We look forward to receiving your submission! For any questions, please contact us by phone or email.
Telephone: (780) 482-6576
Email: workingstronger@cmha.ab.ca
Submit Your Abstract here
FoMD Clinical Research Updates
Catalyst Grant: Health Effect of Vaping CIHR and its Institutes of Cancer Research (ICR); Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH); Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH); and Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Addiction (INMHA), in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, are pleased to announce the Health Effects of Vaping Catalyst Grant funding opportunity to support research to address urgent knowledge gaps related to the health effects of vaping in youth and
adults. This funding opportunity will advance our understanding of the health consequences of vaping, vaping behaviours, mental health and addiction health impacts, and will expand and strengthen the overall knowledge base related to vaping in Canada. Registration deadline: March 25, 2020
Application deadline: May 20, 2020 National Tri-agency Funding Opportunities A full listing of all CIHR opportunities are available on ResearchNet. Team Grant: Transnational Cardiovascular Research Projects
This fifth joint transnational call (JTC2020) is focused on Prevention of Vascular Cognitive Impairment through Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases. Funding to the Canadian component is $300K over 3 years per transnational research project.
Application deadline: April 2, 2020
Team Grant: Canada-EU Smart Living Environments – Transitions in Care.
The goal of this funding opportunity is to build a team of stakeholders in Europe and Canada in the research domain of smart living environments for ageing people. Research should focus on the development, integration and evaluation of eHealth innovations that addresses transition in care challenges and improve health outcomes. Funding available for the Canadian component of the team is $960 K over 4 years, per grant and requires partner contributions to a minimum of 30% of the total grant amount requested.
Application deadline: April 22, 2020
Operating Grant: Active and Assisted Living Program.
This funds projects that develop and integrate innovative information and communications technology (ICT) solutions for ageing well. This is part of the AAL European programme on ‘Healthy Ageing with the Support of Digital Solutions’. CIHR will fund Collaborative Projects from 1 year to 30 months. This requires 3 to 10 partners from at least 3 different participating countries. Funds available for $353K over 3 years.
Application deadline: May 22, 2020
Local Funding Opportunities Learning Opportunities AbSPORU Summer Institute 2020. Beyond Research: Transforming Health Systems.
Come explore, evaluate and share the impact and opportunities of patient-oriented research on May 11 to 13, 2020 in Calgary. Register here. Early bird rates apply until April 11. Cost ranges from $200 to $400.
Abstract submission deadline: February 28, 2020
SPH 566 Special Seminars: Fundamentals of Patient-Oriented Research.
Explore the what, why and how of patient-oriented research, including research design principles, theoretical foundations and practical strategies. This course includes attending the Alberta Summer Institute in Patient-Oriented Research (May 11-13, 2020 in Calgary). Non-SPH students can register by emailing diane.aubin@ualberta.ca. Course fees apply. The Summer Institute fees are included in this course and students can apply for a subsidy for their hotel. The course syllabus is available here.
Course runs from May 4 to 15, 2020.
Resource Highlights
NAAFP Request for Proposals Now Open The Northern Alberta Academic Family Medicine Physician (NAAFP) Fund Management Committee are pleased to announce the 14th Request for Proposals for the Northern Alberta Academic Family Medicine Fund (NAAFMF). In 2012 the Northern Alberta Academic Family Medicine Fund, an endowment held by the University of Alberta and managed by employees of the Department of Family Medicine, was established. The interest generated from this endowment is intended to support initiatives promoting the advancement of family medicine.
Please contact danica.erickson@ualberta.ca with questions or to receive an application form, which includes criteria and use of funds information. Deadline for submission is midnight on Friday, April 3, 2020
FYI: 2019-2020 Call for Proposals—Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) invites applications for TLEF Project Awards, TLEF Seed Grants, and TLEF Professional Teaching Development Awards. Note, revisions have been made to the TLEF program. Please review the parameters of each award carefully before applying. For further details, consult the TLEF website and 2019-2020 Handbook at: https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/grants/tlef.
NACTRC NACTRC Grant Development Support Fund: Financial support is available from the Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC) for developing applications to highly competitive grant competitions in
pillars 2 to 4. Requests for these funds are accepted at any time by emailing cladner@ualberta.ca with the following details about your grant application: name of grant competition, investigator eligibility details, proposed title and abstract.
Conference Calendar 2020 - 2021
For a complete list of popular conferences, please visit the Conferences webpage for the Family Medicine website.
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