Dr. Maureen Markle-Reid's Canada Research Chair seminar series examines research issues in the development, evaluation and translation of nurse-led interventions.
Key Topics
- The steps of intervention design, including identification of the health issue or problem, clarification of the key ingredients comprising an intervention, and the application of theory
- Implementation of an intervention, including development of the intervention manual, training interventionists, intervention fidelity, intervention adaptation for contextual environment, and implementation barriers
- Evaluating an intervention, including testing the acceptability, feasibility efficacy, and effectiveness of an intervention
- Translation of effective interventions into practice
Target Audience
- Graduate students (Master’s or PhD) enrolled in the Nursing Graduate Program at McMaster University
- School of Nursing Faculty Members, interested in developing and/or determining the effectiveness of nurse-led interventions
- Clinical faculty members with the School of Nursing interested in designing, implementing and evaluating the effects of nurse-led interventions
Format
- A mix of formal presentation and informal discussion
Time and Location
- Seminars are held bi-monthly through the Aging, Community and Health Research Unit
Evaluation
- Seminars are evaluated informally using unsolicited feedback from the participants as well as formally through the completion of a short evaluation form
Upcoming Seminar
Seminars will resume in September 2017 - watch for more details in August
Past Seminars
Seminar 1: Evaluating intervention fidelity in complex community-based interventions
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Seminar 2: The Essentials of Pilot Studies: The What, Why and How
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Seminar 3: Designing Complex Community-based Interventions for Older Adults
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Seminar 4: Mixed Methods in Health Intervention Research: Traditions, Myths and Strategies
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Seminar 5: Tips for using qualitative research in designing complex interventions
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Seminar 6: Evaluating the Implementation of Complex Interventions: Frameworks, Measures and Experiences from a Range of Studies
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Seminar 7: Successful Recruitment Strategies for Securing a Survey Sample of Caregivers of Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC)
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Seminar 8: Lessons Learned from the ACHRU Community Partnership Program for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Multiple Chronic Conditions
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Seminar 9: Evaluating and Optimizing Pragmatic Trials in Intervention Research with Older Adults with Chronic Morbidities
Seminar 10: Rapid Review Approaches
Seminar 11: Strengthening Collaborative Community-Based Research Partnerships: Insights from the Aging, Community and Health Research Unit