Congratulations to the College of Nursing and MCNHR members on the following research and scholarly accomplishments that have been reported to us ...

Congratulations to the College of Nursing and MCNHR members on the
following research and scholarly accomplishments that have been reported
to us for June-September 2020

NEW GRANTS
Avery, L., Ducas, J., Shah, S., Udod, S., & Halas, G. (2020). The corona virus pandemic: Experiences of
patients with acute coronary syndromes. MCNHR Research Grant ($4,500) & Fort Garry Legion Poppy
Trust Fund Research Grant ($3,000).
Ballard, M., Martin, D., & Thompson, S. (2020). Ki thagi daba wanawug unji udu kiwangk: Promoting
health and mitigating trauma after the flood and permanent displacement of Lake St. Martin First Nation
community. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. ($100,000).
Balneaves, L.G., Woodgate, R. (Co-PIs), Turner, S., Hammond, D., Nickel, N., Kolar, K. (2020-2021).
Cannabis vaping experiences and decisions among youth and young adults in Manitoba (The CaVED
Project). CIHR Catalyst Grant: Health Effects of Vaping ($100,000).
Balneaves, L., Avanthay-Strus, J., Boscow, M., Davis, L., Graveline, K., Harrigan, T., Henriquez, N.,
Mitchell, K., Thompson, G. (2020). The cannabis and baccalaureate nursing students in Manitoba study
(CABiNS). College of Nursing Endowment Fund Professional Foundations Research Grant ($7,500).
Balneaves, L.G., and Woodgate, R., (Co-Principal Applicants) Turner, S., Hammond, D., Nickel, N.,
Kolar, K (Co-Applicants). (2020-2021). Cannabis Vaping Experiences and Decisions among Youth and
Young Adults in Manitoba (The CaVED Project). CIHR Catalyst Grant: Health Effects of Vaping.
($100,000).
Cordon, C., Collerman A., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Alvarado, K., Baxter, P., Dietrich, T., Krull, K.,
Lounsbury, J., MacPhee, M., Udod, S. (2020). Perceived and actual outcomes (organizational, patient,
and care provider) achieved using the synergy model: A mixed methods exploration. Hamilton Health
Sciences, Clinical Health Professional Investigator (HPI) Operating Grant ($14,856).
Decker, K. (PA), Thiessen, M., Pitz, M., Lambert, P., Singh, H., Hack, T., Park, J., Mhar, A., Aurangzeb,
Z., Koul, R., & Turner, D. (2020). Evaluating the impact of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic on
Manitobans diagnosed with cancer. Research Manitoba. June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. ( $244,308).
Dika, C., Lussier, A., Mitchell, K., Banman, L., Timmerman, L. (2020). What do faculty need to
facilitate undergraduate students’ writing? College of Nursing Endowment Fund Professional Foundations
Research Grant ($7,500).
Farthing, P., Duff, E., Pavloff, P. (2020-2021). Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Education
Program Accreditation Effectiveness: Development of a Pan-Canadian Measure. Saskatchewan
Polytechnic Applied Research Funding Application Seed Applied Research Project Sustainability
Initiative Fund. ($6,000).
Hack, T. (Co-PA), Sinclair, S. (Co-PA), McClement, S., Thompson, G., Barwich, D., Baxter, S.,
Chochinov, H., Cory, S., Dudgeon, D., Embleton, L., Forbes, H., Garland, E., Hagen, N., Harlos, M.,
Heyland, D. Krawczyk, M., Lechelt, L., Leget, C., Puchalski, C., Hail, P., Raffin-Bouchal, S., Russell, L.,
Selman, L., Singh, P., Sinnarajah, A., Stajduhar, K. (2020). Development and Validation of a Patient-
Reported Measure of Compassionate Care. Canadian Institutes of Health Research Project Scheme Bridge
Funding Grant. July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. ($159,000).
Karaparambil, J., Scanlan, J., Udod, S., MacDonald, S. (2020). The relationship between structural
empowerment and job satisfaction: A cross-sectional study. College of Nursing Endowment Fund Graduate
Student Research Grant ($3,000).

Loxley, J. (PA), Co-Applicants: Bartlett, N., Bernas, K., Berthiaume, S., Bonnycastle, C., Bonnycastle,
M., Buckland, J., Bucklaschuk, J., Charles, W., Chartrand, D., Cohen, B., Comack, E., Cooper, S., Das, A.,
Deane, L., Deegan, C., Denby, C., Desmarais, A., Dobchuk-Land, B., Ennab, F., Fernandez, L., Fiola, C.,
Fontaine, L., Fridell, M., Guard, J., Hajer, J., Hudson, I., Hudson, M., Kerr, J., Koshyk, J., Kulchyski, P.,
Linklater, J., Lougheed, B., MacKinnon, S., Mallett, K., Mauro, I., McCracken, M., Oguzoglu, U., Patzer,
J., Prentice, S., Romanow, J., Ross, I., Sanderson, J., Silver, J., Simms, T., Slater, J., Sylvius, R., Toews,
O., Warnar-Brown, H., Witt, J., Woolford, A., Yoon, E. (2020). Community-driven solutions to poverty:
Challenges and possibilities. SSHRC Partnership Grant. July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2027. ($2.5 million).
Madubuike, C., Harder, N. (2020). Undergraduate nursing students’ perspective of the learning
environment that fosters the development of self-efficacy in labour and delivery/post-partum care: A
qualitative descriptive study. Kathleen and Winnifred Ruane Graduate Student Research Grant ($3,000).
Moola, F., Woodgate, R. L., Buliung, R., Hansen, N., Heller, L., Blake, C., & Posa, S. (2020-2025). Behind
the paintbrush: Exploring artistic experiences, artistic leadership, and artistic creations among children
and youth living with physical disabilities in Ontario. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
(SSHRC) Insight Grant. ($188,388).
Murray, K., Martin, D., Scruby, L., Ateah, C., Russell, K., (2020). Parents’ experiences caring for a
child with persistent post-concussion symptoms: A qualitative study. College of Nursing Endowment Fund
Graduate Student Research Grant ($3,000).
Rieger, K., Hack, T., Kenny, A., Archibald, A., Duff, M., Faucher, P., Dyck, T., West, C. (2020).
Evaluating the impact of an art-based knowledge translation strategy in oncology. MCNHR Research
Grant ($7,500).
Scruby, L., Alessi-Severini, S., Fricke, M., Whetter, I., Harder, N., Isse, A. (2020). Designing
interprofessional simulation based on student feedback and evidence in the practice of refugee health care
provision. MCNHR Collaborative Health Grant ($7,500).
Udod, S. A., Baxter, P., & Gagnon, S. (2020). Leadership Competencies for Healthcare Leaders in MB:
Advancing High-Level Change Agents. University Research Grants Program, University of Manitoba. July
1,2020 to December 31, 2021. ($10,000).
Udod, S., A., Baxter, P., Gagon, S., & Halas, G. (July 1, 2020-Dec 31, 2021). The healthcare leader’s role
during the COVID-19 pandemic: Integrating crisis leadership and organizational resilience. Research
Manitoba COVID-19 Rapid Response. ($95,876).
Woodgate, R., L., Witt, J., Horodecki, L., & Leonard, C. (Sept 1, 2020- Aug 31, 2021). Finding solutions
for the challenges faced by young workers in the COVID-19 era. Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Council (SSHRC) Individual Partnership Engage Grant (PEG) COVID-19 Initiative. ($25,000).
Woodgate, R., L. (PI), Barriage, S., Bennet, M., Brownell, M., Martin, D., Balshaw, R., Edwards, J.,
Koltek, M., McDougall, A., McDougall, G., McPherson, A., Rocke, C., Snow, W., Thomsom, M., Werner,
P., Wilson, M., Witt, J., Fontaine, R., Harper, C., Harper, J., Mayer, T., Middendorp, L., & Taylor, E. (2020-
2025). Abinoonjees Nikanenim: Delivering mental health services to youth living in Island Lake
Anishininew Nations. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 2020 Spring Project Grant,
($1,296,676).

PUBLICATIONS (REPORTS, AND P EER-R EVIEWED ARTICLES)
Blair-Lawton, D., Mordoch, E., & Chernomas, W. (2020). Putting on the Same Shoes: Lived
Experiences of Women Who Are Reincarcerated. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 16, (2) 99-107 doi:
10.1097/JFN.0000000000000276.
Chapman, G.E., Ng, B., Levy-Milne, R. & Balneaves, L.G. (2020). Exploring the dietary choices of
Chinese women living with breast cancer in Vancouver, Canada. Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer.
[ePub]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05666-9.

Durrant J.E., Stewart-Tufescu A., Ateah C., Holden G.W., Ahmed R., Jones A., Ly G., Plateau D.P., and
Mori I. (2020). Addressing punitive violence against children in Australia, Japan and the Philippines.
Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, 14 (e19). doi.org/10.1017/prp.2020.12.
Fehr, C., Duff, E., & Kirsch, D. (2020). Health Policy and the Delivery System. In Edelman and
Kudzma’s Canadian health promotion throughout the life span (First, pp. 41–65). Elsevier, Inc.
Gregory, P. A., Heaman, M. I., Mignone, J. et al. (2020). Predictors of Women’s Satisfaction with
Prenatal Care in a Canadian Setting. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 24, 186–195
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-019-02834-0
Hazwani, T., Harder, N., Shaheen, N., Al Hassan, Z., Antar, Alshehri, A., M., Alali, H., & Kazzaz, Y.
(2020). Effect of a pediatric mock code simulation program on resuscitation skills and team performance.
Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 44, 42-49.
Hoplock, L., Lobchuk, M.M., & Lemoine, J. (2020). Perceptions of an evidence-based empathy mobile
app in post-secondary education. Education & Information Technologies, 1-20.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-020-10311-3.
Karpa, J., Chernomas, W., Roger, K., & Heinonen, T. (2020). Families’ experiences living with
acquired brain injury: “Thinking family” – a nursing pathway for family centered care. Nursing Research
and Practice. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8866534.
Kaur, G., Chernomas, W.M., & Scanlan, J.M. (2020). Nursing students’ perceptions of and experiences
coping with stress in clinical practice. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship. Doi:
https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1515/ijnes-2020-0005.
Lucas, A., Edwards, M., Harder, N., & Gillman, L. (2020). Teaching Crisis Resource Management
Skills to Nurses Using Simulation. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 51(6), 257-266.
Oberoi, S., Yang, J., Woodgate, R. L., Niraula, S., Banerji, S., Israels, S., Altman, G., Beattie, S.
Rabbani, R., Askin, N., Gupta, A., Sung, L., Abou-Setta, A. M., & Zarychanski, R. (2020). Mindfulness-
based interventions to reduce anxiety in adults and children with cancer: A systematic review and meta-
analysis. JAMA Network Open, 2020;3(8): e2012598. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.12598.
Rieger, K. L., Chernomas, W. M., McMillan, D. E., & Morin, F.L. (2020). Navigating creativity within
arts-based pedagogy: Implications of a constructivist grounded theory study. Nurse Education Today,
91(2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104465.
Sastre-Fullana, P., Gray, D. C., Cashin, A., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Schumann, L., Geese, F., Rae, B., Duff,
E., & Bird, B. (2020). Visual analysis of global comparative mapping of the practice domains of the nurse
practitioner/advanced practice nursing role in respondent countries. Journal of the American Association
of Nurse Practitioners, https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000458.
Sinclair, S., Hack, T.F., McClement, S., Raffin-Bouchal, S., Chochinov, H.M., & Hagen, N. (2020).
Training healthcare providers’ perspectives on compassion training: a grounded theory study. BMC
Medical Education, 20, 249. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02164-8.
Thompson, G., Hack, T., Roger, K., St. John, P., Chochinov, H., & McClement, S. (Published online,
May 28, 2020). Clarifying the information and support needs of family caregivers of nursing home
residents with advancing dementia. Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and
Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301220927617.
Tutty, L. M., Radtke, H. L., Thurston, W. E., Ursel, E. J., Nixon, K. L., Hampton, M., & Ateah, C. (in
press). A longitudinal study of the well-being of Canadian women abused by intimate partners: A healing
journey. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma.

Van Bewer, V. (2020). Kaskitamasowin miýw-āyāwin. Witness: The Canadian Journal of Critical
Nursing Discourse, 2(1), 9-10. https://doi.org/10.25071/2291-5796.47
Van Bewer, V., Woodgate, R., Martin, D., & Deer, F. (2020).The importance and promise of
integrating Indigenous perspectives in nursing education. Witness: The Canadian Journal of Critical
Nursing Discourse, Vol 2 (1), 11-24. https://doi.org/10.25071/2291-5796.46, Link:
https://witness.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/default/issue/current
Williamson, S., Hack, T.F., Bangee, M., Benedetto, V. & Beaver, K. (2020). The patient needs
assessment in cancer care: identifying barriers and facilitators to implementation in the UK and Canada.
Support Care Cancer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05542-6.
Witt, C., Balneaves, L.G., Carlson, L.E., Cohen, M., Deng, G., Fouladbakhsh, J.M., Kinney, A.Y.,
Mehta, A., Mailman, J., Pole, L., Rogge, A.A., O'Toole, C., Zick, S.M., & Helmer, S.M. (2020).
Education competencies for integrative oncology – Results of a systematic review and an international
and interprofessional consensus procedure. Journal of Cancer Education. [ePub]
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-020-01829-8.
Woodgate, R.L., Comaskey, B., Tennent, P. Wener, P. & Altman, G. (2020). The Wicked Problem of
Stigma for Youth Living with Anxiety: A Qualitative Study. Qualitative Health Research, 12 pages. DOI:
10.1177/1049732320916460; https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1049732320916460.
Woodgate, R. L., Tennent, P., Barriage, S., & Legras, N. (2020). The lived experience of anxiety and the
many facets of pain: A qualitative, arts-based approach. Canadian Journal of Pain, 4(3), 6-18, DOI:
10.1080/24740527.2020.1720501. Special Issue: Special Issue on Qualitative Research and Pain.
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/24740527.2020.1720501.
Woodgate, R. L., Tennent, P., & Barriage, S. (2020). Creating space for youth voice: Implications of
youth disclosure experiences for youth-centered research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods,
19, pages 1-13. Special Issue: Constructions of ‘Children’s Voices’ in Qualitative Research. Link:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1609406920958974.

PRESENTATIONS (KEYNOTE, INVITED, AND CONFERENCES)
Balneaves, L. G. (Sept, 2020). Cannabis and the nurse: What’s new. Webinar for the Association of
Registered Nurses of Manitoba. Winnipeg, Canada.
Ben-Arye, E. & Balneaves, L.G. (June 30, 2020). Global perspectives on integrative oncology care
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online webinar for the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO). [online]
Harder, N., McClement, S., Thompson, G., Harwood, R., Osachuk, T., Lucas, A., Ffrench, C. &
Chernomas, W. Processing feelings and emotions in a psychologically stressful simulation. INACSL
2020 Conference, June 24-27, 2020, virtual conference.
Harder, N., & Nestel, D. What are the editors reading? Editors’ top picks of influential simulation
articles. INACSL 2020 Conference, June 24-27, 2020, virtual conference.
Harder, N. Keynote speaker, (August 10, 2020). "Psychological Safety in Simulation.” 2020 Simulation
Workshop: Best Practice in Nursing Education, University of Kentucky, College of Nursing. (virtual).
Harder, N. Invited presenter, (August 2020). Simulation Canada Micro-Course Series. "Laying the
Foundation for Virtual Simulations: Briefing & Psychological Safety." (virtual).
Harder, N. Keynote speaker. (Sept 23, 2020). Addressing psychological stress in the health professions
through simulation: How this research can apply to funeral directors. Manitoba Funeral Service
Association Professional Development and Education Day, Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, Winnipeg, MB.

Lobchuk, M., & Penner, J. Invited Panel Presenters, (Sept 17, 2020). Introduction to family caregiving
across the lifespan: Promoting intergenerational and multidisciplinary student course learning. UC
Davis Health, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Innovations in Workforce Education for Family
Caregiving Virtual Summit, September 16 and 17, 2020, Sacramento, California. Note: Submitted as a
poster presentation but invited to do a panel presentation instead.

AWARDS, HONOURS AND DISTINCTIONS
Congratulations to Tara Horrill (Advisor: Dr. Annette Schultz) who is the recipient of the Canadian
Nurses Foundation Dr. Helen Preston Glass Fellowship for 2020-2021.
Congratulations to Naomi Armah, Ph.D. Student (Co-advisors, Dr. Michelle Lobchuk & Dr. Christina
West), recipient of the Irene E. Nordwich Foundation Award ($2,000).
Congratulations to Yael Gelfman, MN Student (Advisor, Dr. Benita Cohen), recipient of the Irene E.
Nordwich Foundation Award ($2,000).
Congratulations to Navindya Perera Undergraduate and Summer Research Student recipient of the Irene
E. Norwich Foundation Award ($2,000).
Congratulations to Jocelyn Elias MN student (Advisor: Dr. Judith Scanlan) who is a recipient of the
Irene E. Norwich Foundation Award ($2,000).
Congratulations to Micheala Lang, Miranda Stead and Mirabel Iwetan Undergraduate and Summer
Research Students recipients of the Irene E. Norwich Foundation Award ($2,000).
Congratulations to Tara Horrill (Advisor: Dr. Annette Schultz) recipient of the Foundation of
Registered Nurses of Manitoba Scholarship ($3,085).
Congratulations to Tara Horrill (Advisor: Dr. Annette Schultz) recipient of the Penny Stevenson
Brydon Memorial Scholarship in Nursing ($1,200).
Congratulations to Tara Horrill, PhD. (c), (Advisor: Dr. Annette Schultz) who has been awarded the
Murphy Scholarship for Graduate Research in Oncology Nursing.
Congratulations to Jeffrey Castillo (Advisors: Dr. Donna Martin, Dr. Darlene Pierce and Angela
Thable) for successfully completing the written and oral components of his capstone project on July 17th,
2020 entitled, “Integrating Concept Maps as a Teaching Strategy for Internationally Educated Nurses in
Canada.”
Congratulations to Kathryn Chachula, PhD candidate (Co-advisors: Drs. Noelle Rohatinsky and Gerri
Lasiuk) who successfully defended her PhD in Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan entitled,
“Shining a light: Compassion fatigue in psychiatric nursing and nursing students.”
Congratulations to Cherise Kellas (Advisor: Dr. Nicole Harder; Secondary Advisor: Dr. Els Duff) for
successfully completing the written and oral components of her capstone project on August 20th, 2020
entitled, “Smartphone and App Evaluation in Healthcare: Review and Recommendations.”
Congratulations to Michael Roach (Advisor: Dr. Judith Scanlan; Internal member: Dr. Wanda
Chernomas; External member: Dr. Richard Hechter.) for successfully defending his thesis on August
25th, 2020 entitled, “Jumping Off the Cliff: An Exploratory Descriptive Study Examining the
Development of Self-Efficacy in New Academic Nurse Faculty Transitioning to Classroom Teaching.”
Congratulations to Eadie Li (Advisor: Dr. Marie Edwards; Secondary Advisor: Dr. Susan
McClement) for successfully completing the written and oral components of her capstone project on
August 24th, 2020 entitled, “Models of Palliative Care Delivery and Barriers Preventing Ideal Palliative
Care Practice in the Adult Emergency Department: A Review of the Literature.”

Congratulations to Kim Mitchell (Advisor: Dr. Diana McMillan; Internal Member: Dr. Michelle
Lobchuk; External Member Dr. Nathan Nickel; and External Examiner: Dr. Roger Watson (UK).) for
successfully defending her PhD thesis on September 22nd, 2020 entitled, “The theoretical construction
and measurement of writing self-efficacy.”
Congratulations to Dr. Netha Dyck who has been appointed as an inaugural Fellow of the Canadian
Academy of Nursing.
INNOVATIVE KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION

Balneaves, L., Cannabis in Canada – Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Podcast, hosted by Dr.
Santosh Rao - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-oncology-
talk/id1468586421#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F859488862
Balneaves, L., G., & Chapman, K. (2020). Unit 5 – Complementary and Integrative Health. Adult Cancer
Survivorship: A Self-Learning Resource for Nurses. Vancouver, BC: Canadian Association of Nurses in
Oncology (CANO). http://www.cano-acio.ca/survivorship_manual
Kelly, L., Balneaves, L.G., & Daeninck, P. (2020). Meet the MUNCHIES: Manitoba University
Network for Cannabis in Health. University of Manitoba’s Café Scientifique competition. (To occur
June, 2021).

Velauthapillai, K., Gonzalez, M., & Shikako-Thomas, K. (2020). The rights of children with disabilities
in Canada: A call to action. Submitted to the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children. Available at:
http://rightsofchildren.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FACT-SHEET_Children-with-Disabilities.pdf

APPOINTMENTS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Congratulations to Dr. Mandy Archibald who has been invited to participate as co-Arts-based researcher
on international arts-COVID arts-based research project.
Congratulations to Dr. Mandy Archibald who has been invited to participate as a of an advisory board
for The SAGE Handbook of Mixed Methods Research Designs.
Congratulations to Dr. Mandy Archibald who has been invited to be a Member of Caring Futures
Institute, Knowledge Translation Theme, for Flinders South Australia.
Congratulations to Dr. Mandy Archibald who has been Invited to the Curriculum committee for the
Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program.
Congratulations to Dr. Lynda Balneaves who has been appointed to the Scientific Planning Committee
for the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health project, Cannabis use Among Older Adults (Health
Canada/SUAP-funded).
Congratulations to Dr. Lynda Balneaves who has been appointed as an Adjunct Senior Scientist at the
Research Institute for Oncology and Hematology (RIOH) at CancerCare Manitoba.
Congratulations to Dr. Lynda Balneaves who is now a member of the Scientific Planning Committee of
the Cannabis and Older Adult Project, sponsored by Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health.
Congratulations to Dr. Sonia Udod who has been accepted on the editorial board of MDPI Open Access
Journals.
Congratulations to Dr. Sonia Udod who has been appointed as the Topic Editor, Editorial Board of
Nursing Reports (open access online nursing journal).

Congratulations to Dr. Roberta Woodgate who has been appointed as a research partner of the office for
the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY).
Congratulations to Dr. Roberta Woodgate who was been invited to the Editorial Board Member for the
journal, Cancer Care Research Online (Open-Access Journal).
*Members of the MCNHR are indicated in bold text.