Research

The Research Department is a vibrant and multi-faceted department. We undertake research and evaluation in the areas of complex care, rehabilitation, long-term care, supportive housing, addictions and mental health that will support individuals living in northwestern Ontario. Our research originates from clinicians and staff within St. Joseph’s Care Group and from external healthcare and academic partners who are researching in key areas linked to our own goal and objectives.

All research undertaken with St. Joseph’s Care Group must have Ethics approval. The Research Department facilitates the Board Ethics Committee (BEC) process for SJCG by ensuring that researchers wishing to undertake research within, or on behalf of the Care Group have a copy of the Research Guidelines. We are able to provide guidance on completing the Ethics Protocol and are available to answer any questions that arise in the process of submitting your ethics submission. For more information follow the Research and Ethics link on this page.

The new Ontario Mental Health Reporting System (OMHRS) is being at implemented St. Joseph’s Care Group, Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital as it is across the province of Ontario. As such, administration and training on the Resident Assessment Instrument – Mental Health (RAI-MH) will be facilitated through the Research Department. For more information follow the RAI-MH link on this page.

Vision Statement:

The Research Department will support, develop, and conduct research to create new knowledge in the areas of: Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Addictions, and Long Term Care with a particular focus on prevention and treatment issues. A key function of the research department is to effectively disseminate this knowledge to relevant stakeholders.

Objectives:

• To develop and submit research proposals to external funding agencies.
• To conduct research focused on prevention and treatment issues.
• To disseminate our research finding to relevant stakeholders through presentations and publications.
• To facilitate the research of others through consultation and collaboration.
• To provide consultation and/or facilitation in the area of program evaluation.
• To foster a culture of research, evaluation, and evidence based practice.
• To provide supervision and mentoring to students from academic settings.
• To support the activities of the Board of Ethics Committee.
• To facilitate collaboration with other academic institutions and other health care facilities researchers in other settings.