Ongoing Research
Understanding the Indigenous experience at the McGill University Health Centre
Subject
Culturally safe care
Description
Within the framework of cultural safety, this study will be used to develop and implement initiatives to allow the MUHC to better serve Indigenous patients.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Romina Pace, MUHC
Approval
2023
Identifying barriers to home dialysis modalities within Indigenous communities of Quebec: A cross sectional patient survey
Subject
Kidney Health
Description
This project sets out to understand the factors that prevent people from accessing at-home hemodialysis. This information will then be used to develop and implement appropriate educational and communication tools.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Emilie Trinh, MUHC
Approval
2023
Using data research to identify areas of improvement for patients of trauma from the Cree Territory of James Bay
Subject
Physical trauma
Description
This 5-year research project aims to evaluate outcomes of severely injured Eeyou/Eenou trauma patients who arrive at the Montreal General Hospital’s Trauma Centre from Eeyou Istchee. The principal aim is to identify ways to improve trauma care and outcomes for patients in the region.
The Research Project is composed of 5 sub-projects:
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Identifying the burden of trauma in Eeyou Istchee
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Trauma in Eeyou Istchee: epidemiologic features, transfers and patient outcomes
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Trauma-related admissions to intensive care units in Quebec: the influence of Indigenous status on outcomes
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Air travel post chest tube insertion from trauma: A review of patients transferred from Northern Quebec
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Trauma Recidivism Rates in Northern Quebec.
Each sub-project will undergo four reviews: cultural safety, suitability, scientific and ethical.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Jeremy Grushka, MUHC
Approval
Project 1: 2023
PARTNERING WITH THE CREE TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND EVALUATE A SUSTAINABLE DIABETES PREVENTION STRATEGY IN YOUNG FAMILIES WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES HISTORY
SUBJECT
Gestational Diabetes
DESCRIPTION
Study the impact of a set of behaviour change interventions (exercise, food preparation and food shopping habits), to be coordinated by a health behaviour change facilitator from one of the target communities.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, RI-MUHC
APPROVAL
2024
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF GENETIC INFORMATION BY INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES: LESSONS LEARNED FROM QUEBEC FIRST NATIONS WITH SPECIFIC MONOGENIC DISEASES
SUBJECT
CE-CLE
DESCRIPTION
Evaluate patient-level outcomes for individuals screened in a structured screening program.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Anne-Marie Laberge, CHU Ste-Justine
APPROVAL
2024
OPTIMIZED MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS IN CREE COMMUNITIES REQUIRING THIRD LINE EXPERTISE
SUBJECT:
Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:
To improve the clinical pathway of care for patients with diabetic foot ulcers and assess the benefits of combining technology with remote access to specialists for the treatment and management of wounds.
APPROVAL:
2024
