Webinar

Successfully implemented research is completely contingent on recruitment of ample participants that fit inclusion criteria. Donna Thomson, parent and author and Dr. Lach, Associate Professor at McGill University, will discuss challenges associated with recruiting participants from parent and researcher perspectives, and they will identify strategies that increase likelihood of participation. Understanding the dialectic between parent motivation for participation in research and what researchers need for a successful study will shed light on pragmatic approaches that complement these perspectives.

Older adult residents in a Long-term and Assisted Living care facility in northern British Columbia partnered with researchers from the University of Northern British Columbia and representatives of the Northern Health Authority to inform development and planning of new gardening and horticulture program focused on promotion of the natural environment in their facility.

In this session we will explore how research teams and patient-partners can best facilitate a reciprocal relationship that ultimately enhances research progress. Specifically, what are the potential drivers of a successful reciprocal relationship and how can this be realized in patient-oriented research projects?

In this session, we will introduce some of the key historical, contextual, and ethical considerations when considering research involving First Nation peoples and populations; explore the importance of integrating both Indigenous and Western knowledge in research approaches; discuss the First Nation principles of ownership, control, access, possession (OCAP®); and share perspectives on patient-oriented research as Indigenous researchers and community members.

As part of the Patient Engagement Learning Series, the second webinar in the series will provide an overview of the work being done in primary care, specifically with the launch of Primary Care Networks in communities throughout the province.

Strategies to manage arthritis while in the workplace Arthritis can pose significant challenges to working life due to pain and fatigue. But most people with arthritis want to work. At this Arthritis Talks symposium you will learn: Your rights, accommodations employers must make and employment laws The dos and don’ts of medical cannabis while working […]

The goal of this virtual discussion is to expand our understanding how people from Indigenous communities experience patient safety. After hearing the perspectives of patients, providers and leaders from Indigenous communities on how they perceive safety and what solutions are/ can be implemented, we will leave the session with at least one practical idea for engaging all patients, families and/or the public in improving patient safety.

An event from the UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health

Marcia will discuss Indigenous leadership in historical and contemporary contexts, illuminating ancestral systems that were egalitarian, requiring a balance of male and female roles in families, clans and communities. Drawing from her knowledge of Gitxsan and Kwakwaka’wakw cultures, Marcia will discuss the roles of Indigenous women in leadership. Through her work in examining Indigenous laws embedded in ceremony, Marcia will discuss ways in which ancestral principles and practices can be applied in contemporary leadership contexts.

You want to know the hows of effective partnerships. Join Hélène Campbell, Leslee J. Thompson, Julie Drury and Heather Thiessen for another People Powered Health webinar as they get real with what effective engagement looks like.

Join the Arthritis Society for Arthritis Talks: Age with Optimism to get impactful tips and lessons about managing arthritis and flourishing as you age. Learn strategies for strengthening your mental health as you cope with arthritis. Get expert insight into the world of medical cannabis and the role of edibles, topicals and oils in helping to manage […]