Year 3 Call for Proposal Results

Technology-Enabled Interprofessional Team-Based Learning and Practice in Health: Optimal strategies for accreditation

Kendall Ho* (PI), Craig Campbell, Sandra Jarvis-Selinger*, Helen Novak Lauscher*, Linda Li, Cameron Norman, David F. Hardwick, Bernard Marlow, Gabrielle Kane, and Celine Cressman*

To investigate how an interprofessional eCoP can: 1) result in individuals learning from and with fellow team members; 2) influence behavioural change individually and in a team; and 3) be accredited to recognize effective CPD activities.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

Faculty Climate and Issues of Equity in the Faculty of Medicine: The Potential of a(n Electronic) Community of Practice to promote awareness, foster discussion, and build relationships

Helen Novak Lauscher* (PI), Lori Charvat, Yolanda Liman, Jasmin Abizadeh, Sandra Jarvis-Selinger*, and Kendall Ho*

To: 1) distribute survey online in an interactive format to FoM members on issues related to working climate and 2) conduct a qualitative follow-up to the survey and document strategies for using an online (or electronic) community of practice (eCoP) platform to share experiences, knowledge and practical information.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

Exploring Patient Perspectives on Web-based Education for Effective Self-Management of Chronic Disease

Kendall Ho* (PI), Helen Novak Lauscher* (PI), Francisco J Grajales III*, Sandra Jarvis-Selinger*, Elizabeth Stacy, and Jennifer Cordeiro*

To: 1) understand patients’ perspectives of barriers and facilitators related to effective web-based patient education resources; and 2) document patient feedback to inform future web-based patient resources.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

Engagement Initiative for Supervising Physicians of British Columbia International Medical Graduates (IMGs):  Needs assessment to enhance a Faculty development program

Harry Karlinsky* (PI), Brenna Lynn*, and Tunde Olatunbosun

To conduct a needs assessment by means of an online survey of supervising physicians in BC.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

eMentoring: A new gateway to effective supports for Aboriginal students pursuing health careers?

Michal Fedeles* (PI), Sandra Jarvis-Selinger* (PI), Helen Novak Lauscher* (PI), and Kendall Ho*

To assess: (a) whether eMentoring can serve as a catalyst to Aboriginal students' successful completion of a pre-health program; and (b) what the optimal composition of the mentor group is, and how to facilitate ongoing engagement.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

eLearning Resources for Orthopedic Educators

Sandra Jarvis-Selinger* (PI), Dan Pratt, Kevin Black, Stephen Pinney, Ed Campion, John Sarwark, Samir Metha, and April Armstrong

To investigate how best to create an “inter-conference eLearning environment” that will facilitate participant learning beyond the course.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

Evaluating Electronic Medical Record Competency Skills Using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCES)

Andre Kushniruk* (PI), Kendall Ho* (PI), Elizabeth Borycki*

To 1) determine what EMR competencies are necessary for medical students; 2) investigate how EMR competencies can be evaluated using OSCEs; 3) develop several EMR OSCEs; 4) pilot test the EMR OSCEs developed; and 5) evaluate the usability, validity and knowledge transfer of the EMR OSCEs developed.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

Explorations in Health Promotion through Music Technology Training for First Nations' Youth

Helen Novak Lauscher* (PI), Sandra Jarvis-Selinger* (PI), Yolanda Liman, Joel Liman, Katherine Wisener, Don Maki, and Nigel Warden

To: 1) explore the role of technology training on youth empowerment and healthy choices for self-expression and, 2) identify community benefits and challenges in engaging youth in creative music opportunities and technology training.

Amount funded: $9,970.00

Supporting Online Collaboration and Promoting KnowLedge Translation of the Western Interprofessional Health Collaborative

Lesley Bainbridge* (PI), Sandra Jarvis-Selinger* (PI), Kendall Ho* (PI), Ester Suter, Zahra Nurani, Ruby Grymonpre, Liz Harrison*, Grace Mickelson*, Sheila Achilles

To develop, implement, support and evaluate an eCommunity of Practice to support the Western Interprofessional Health Collaborative in completing a CIHR-funded research synthesis.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

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Community Learning Centres: Authentic community engagement through mentorship and sharing of best practices

Sandra Jarvis-Selinger* (PI), Kendall Ho* (PI), Helen Novak Lauscher* (PI), Jody Butler Walker, Karin Svec, Cheryl Moses, Lori Duncan, Don Maki, Katherine Wisener, and Yolanda Liman

To support collaboration for knowledge sharing between community leads involved in the development and implementation of the Ktunaxa CLCs and interested community members and groups in Yukon First Nations communities.

Amount funded: $10,000.00

Better Knowledge, Better Health: Promoting health literacy in the digital era

Michal Fedeles* (PI), Celine Cressman* (PI), Sandra Jarvis-Selinger*, Helen Novak Lauscher*, Katherine Wisener, Yolanda Liman, and Kathryn Hornby

To customize the 'Searching Health Information Online' module (from past application) and make training sessions available to future YCLC community research leads.

Amount funded: $10,000.00