The overarching aim of Health Information Exchange Laboratory work is to understand the unique health-related needs of population groups, ascertain gaps in information and services, and work with groups to create information, resources, and services that will meet their targeted needs.
We draw on a range of research methodologies in our work, including qualitative, quantitative, epidemiological, mixed-methods, website evaluation, intervention science, and integration of physiological measurements.
Current/Ongoing Projects: K. Reynolds Principal Investigator
1. The CONNECT Program
In partnership with A&O: Support Services for Older Adults, as well as faculty and students from the University of Manitoba and Brandon University, our team is expanding The CONNECT Program (a 6-session telephone- and virtual- program for the management of loneliness, social isolation, and co-occurring mental health symptoms) across four community sites in Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia). This initial development and pilot evaluation was funded by Research Manitoba, and current refinement and expansion work is funded by CIHR.
- Stay tuned for more information on how to get involved!
2. Overcoming Perinatal Anxiety Online Self-Directed Program
Our team has developed and evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of an online self-directed Cognitive Behavioural Program for perinatal anxiety. This work was funded by Research Manitoba. We are currently revising this program and working collaboratively with Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba in developing perinatal peer support programming. Stay tuned for updates!
3. Mamas United
Funded by Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, our team has developed a 6-session virtual group treatment for perinatal trauma. We are currently completing a pilot evaluation of this program. Stay tuned for updates!
4. Understanding Maternal Mental Health Impacts and Support Needs Concerning Infant Allergy
Our term is engaging in focus group research to understand the maternal impacts of infant allergy and corresponding support needs. With this information, we will collaborate to co-develop online information and supports. Stay tuned for updates!
5. Long-Term Care Staff Experiences and Supports
With initiatives funded by Riverview Health Centre and SSHRC, our team is exploring the continued mental health impacts (including moral injury) and support needs of long-term care staff and management. Stay tuned for updates!
6. Let’s Talk About Late-Life Mental Health
Funded by the Centre for Healthcare Innovation, our team is in the process of co-developing a late-life service map, based on focus groups and priority setting work with key partners. Stay tuned for updates!
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