Ongoing Research
The following projects have been approved by the CBHSSJB and are currently ongoing.
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
Infection-related glomerulonephritis in Indigenous Peoples of Quebec
Subject
Kidney Health
Description
This study intends to increase awareness among clinicians of infection-related glomerulonephritis (IRGN) among the adult Indigenous population of northern Quebec. IRGN is a disease of the kidneys caused by an infection anywhere in the body. Detecting it early can mitigate the risk of progression towards dialysis.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Catherine Weber, 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
