COVID-19 Technical Report

COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. This novel disease impacted how health information was communicated as information on both the disease itself and on public health guidelines changed rapidly. The purpose of this research was to create knowledge translation (KT) tools about COVID-19 to increase public confidence in science and to encourage … Read more

Taking a Child with Medical Complexities to the Emergency Department? Here is what we learned from 9 parents!

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Taking a Child with Medical Complexities to the Emergency Department? Here is what we learned from 9 parents! Children with medical complexities have specialized healthcare needs. Children with medical complexities are a growing population of children who continue to grow and live longer in their communities as our medical treatments and technology improve. These children … Read more

Children’s Heart Failure

Heart failure in children can happen because of many health conditions. Caring for a child with heart failure can be a scary and huge learning curve. Good communication with your cardiology team and learning from research-based resources may help you understand your child’s care routine. Children’s Heart Failure: An Infographic for Parents & Caregivers​ This infographic provides … Read more

Asthma Technical Report

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children with an estimated 15% of children and youth living with asthma in Canada. Acute asthma exacerbations, or asthma attacks, are the main reason for children to seek emergency care, contributing to financial burdens for families and healthcare systems. This burden highlights opportunities to reduce health system … Read more

Anaphylaxis Technical Report

Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic reactions, are a severe allergic reaction with a rapid onset and can be fatal. Children are disproportionately at risk for hospitalization and emergency department visits due to anaphylaxis.    The purpose of this research was to work with parents to develop and test the usability of an animated video and an interactive … Read more

Trainee Feature: Kristin Zelyck

Q&A with Kristin Zelyck, RN Q: Tell us a bit about yourself! A: My name is Kristin Zelyck. I have been a registered nurse for over 20 years primarily in cardiology and intensive care settings. Initially, my clinical experiences ignited curiosity in ethical and moral issues in healthcare which led to completion of a master’s … Read more

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