Susan Elaine Slaughter

SUSAN ELAINE SLAUGHTER

Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta

Level 3, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy

11405 - 87 Avenue

Edmonton Alberta T6G 1C9

Phone: 780-492-7321

Fax: 780-492-2551

Email:

Languages: English and French

Citizenship: Canadian

EDUCATION

2008 to 2010Postdoctoral Fellowship in Knowledge Translation

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Supervisor: Dr. Carole Estabrooks

2004 to 2008* Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences

University of Calgary, Calgary

*Degree requirements completed September 2008; Convocation June 2009

Supervisor: Dr. Neil Drummond

1979 to l982Master of Science in Nursing (Applied)

McGill University, Montreal

Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ellen Jeans

1974 to l978Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Honours)

Queen's University, Kingston

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Associate Professor 2014 to present

University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing

• Principal Investigator: START and M3 studies
• Collaborator: EASE study
• Instructor: Advanced Theory and Practicum: Research and Nursing (NURS 588)

Assistant Professor2010 to 2014

University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing

• Principal Investigator: RELATE, MOVE and START studies
• Instructor: Nursing Research and Statistics (NURS 497)
• Instructor: Statistics in Nursing Research (NURS 504)

Senior Research Associate2003 to 2007

University of Calgary, Department of Family Medicine

• Coordinated research projects, supervised research assistants, wrote grant applications, wrote manuscripts for publication as a member of the CIHR funded Dementia New Emerging Team (NET)

Adjunct Assistant Professor1999 to 2005

University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing

• Co-investigator on several research projects
• Preceptor for graduate and undergraduate nursing students
• Wrote solicited articles for publication with other faculty members

Gerontology Advisor1997 to 2004

Bethany Care Society

• Provided clinical consultation to interdisciplinary staff in six long-term care centres
• Chaired the Skin and Wound Committee
• Coordinated the Sleep – Wake quality improvement initiative
• Developed of a dementia curriculum
• Evaluated the Maximizing Dignity in Dementia with Expertise in Behaviour (MDE) unit in collaboration with the Calgary Regional Health Authority
• Developed of a model of care for long-term care residents
• Co-investigator for 2funded research projects (SSHRC and Alzheimer Society of Canada)

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Gerontology1993 to 1997

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Northern Alberta Regional Geriatric Program

• Clinical nurse educator for nursing staff in outpatient clinics and day hospital
• Researcher focusing on outcome based evaluative research in Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation
• Facilitated strategic planning for geriatric services
• Provided clinical consultation to interdisciplinary teams on issues pertaining to the assessment, rehabilitation and treatment of older adults
• Collaborated with Edmonton Home Care in the development, education and evaluation of a priority admission pilot project
• Co-investigator for one research grant application

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Gerontology1989 to 1993

Calgary General Hospital

• Participated in the short and long range planning for geriatric services
• Participated in developing geriatric programs (Geriatric Assessment Unit, Geriatric Consultation Service, Geriatric Clinic, Caregiver Education and Support Group)
• Provided clinical consultation to acute care nurses and gerontological nurses
• Precepted graduate nursing student clinical practicums at University of Calgary

Community Consultation Team Nurse and Research Nurse 1987 to 1989

Montreal General Hospital

• Assessed older adults at home upon the request of community health professionals
• Evaluated several innovative nursing care approaches

Lecturer1986 to 1989

McGill University, Montreal

School of Nursing & McGill Centre for Studies in Aging

• Precepted graduate student clinical practicums at McGill University

Staff Nurse with Research Responsibilities1985 to 1987

Montreal General Hospital

• Clinician on a Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit
• Clinical researcher in gerontological nursing practice

Assistant Head Nurse – Demonstrator1983 to 1985

Sir M.B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal

• Facilitated the professional development of nursing personnel on a Geriatric Unit
• Studied the effect of nursing staff education on falls incidence

Staff Nurse1982 to 1983

Montreal General Hospital

• Clinician on a 32 bed Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit

Nursing Assistant1981 to 1981

Grenfell Regional Health Services

Northwest River, Labrador, Nfld.

Pharmacology Research Assistant1978 to 1979

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario

Nurse's AideSummers, 1975/76/77

Westgate Lodge

Belleville, Ontario

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENTSHIPS

• CARNA Award of Excellence in Research (Nomination), 2014
• Nursing Graduate Students’ Association Prize for Excellence (Nomination), 2014
• Elizabeth Dickson KT Fellowship Supplement, 2008 ($5,000)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Institute of Aging, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2008-10 ($97,500)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, 2008-10 ($12,250)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mobility and Dementia, Alzheimer Society of Canada/CIHR Institute of Aging, 2008-10 (declined, $40,500)
• Ann C. Beckingham Scholarship, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, 2008 ($5,000)
• University of Calgary Open Scholarship Competition, 2006 (declined)
• Doctoral Studentship, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, 2004-08 ($86,000)
• Master’s Fellowship, National Health Fellowship, National Health Research and Development Program, l981 (approximately $9,000)
• Master’s Fellowship, Kellogg Fellowship, l979 ($1,000)
• Queen's Senior Matriculation Scholarship, l974-76 ($1,200)
• Ontario Scholarship, l974 ($100)

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• Canadian Nurses Association
• College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
• Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association
• Alberta Gerontological Nurses’ Association
• Canadian Association on Gerontology
• Alberta Association on Gerontology
• Knowledge Translation Canada

RESEARCH FUNDING

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Foundation Scheme, $1,500,000, July 2016 – June 2021 (UNDER REVIEW)

• Wellness of Elders: Living with Intention, Vigor and Engagement (WE LIVE)

(Principal applicant)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Open Operating Grant, $979,160, Sept 2014 – Aug 2016

• Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3): Finding Solutions to Malnutrition in Long Term Care (Co-principal applicant)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Open Operating Grant, $100,000, April 2014 – March 2015

• Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3): Finding Solutions to Malnutrition in Long Term Care (Co-principal applicant)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Operating Grant: Programmatic Grants in Food & Health, Development Grant, $9,465, September 2012 – August 2013

• Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3): Finding Solutions to Malnutrition in Long Term Care (Co-principal applicant)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, New Investigator Award, $300,000, July 2011 – June 2016

• Hearing loss as a contributor to excess disability of long-term care residents with dementia: Effects of an intervention (Principal Applicant)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Catalyst Grant: Pilot Projects in Aging, $45,312, August 2010 – July 2011

• Hearing loss as a contributor to excess disability of long-term care residents with dementia: Effects of an intervention (Co-principal applicant)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Operating Grant: Demonstration Projects in Mobility in Aging, $383,363, December 2010 – November 2012

• Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE): Translating knowledge to health care aides in long-term care facilities (Principal Applicant)

Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network [established by the Cognitive Impairment in Aging Partnership led by CIHR Institute of Aging], $20,000, March 2009 – December 2009

• Optimizing the mobility of nursing home residents with memory problems (Postdoctoral research funding: Principal Investigator)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Research on Aging Advancement Program, $10,000, November 2007

• International Dementia Research Workshop: Development of an International Dementia Research Program (Co-investigator)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research $25,000, November 2006

• International Dementia Research Workshop (Co-investigator)

Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (Previously Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research)

Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Health System Grant, $749,417, April 2014 – March 2017

• Optimizing Seniors Surgical Care - The Elder Friendly Surgical Unit (Collaborator)

Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, Collaborative Research and Innovation Opportunity Project Grant, $749,988, April 2013 – March 2016

• Sustaining Transfers through Affordable Research Translation (START): Knowledge Translation Interventions to Support the Uptake of Innovations in Continuing Care Settings (Principal applicant)

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, $10,000, May 2009 – April 2010

• Optimizing the functional mobility of people with dementia living in nursing homes (Postdoctoral research funding: Principal Investigator)

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research $1,550, April2006

• Visiting Lecturer – Dr Charlene Harrington (Principal Applicant)

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research $87,667, Sept 2004 – Sept 2008

• Health Research – Full-time Studentship (PhD research funding)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council $135,642, April 2006 – March 2010

• Pathways to Diagnosis (Co-investigator)

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada $166,417, April 1998

• Multidisciplinary Assessment of Quality of Life and Cost of Care in a Specialized Living Environment for Residents with Middle to Late Stage Dementia (Co-investigator)

Other

Network of Excellence in Seniors’ Health and Wellness, Innovation Fund, $199,943, Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (UNDER REVIEW)

• Older Person’s Exercise and Nutrition Study (OPEN) (Principal Investigator)

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - Spring 2015 Cycle, $750,000, Nov 2015 – Oct 2018 (UNDER REVIEW)

• Improving Methods in Interrupted Time Series (ITS) Analysis for Evaluating Impact ofComplex Interventions in Health Care Settings (Collaborator)

KT Canada, Edmonton Node, Seed Funding, $15,000, August 2012 – December, 2012

• Knowledge Translation Interventions Targeting Healthcare Aides in Residential Long-term Care (Principal Applicant)

Alberta Addition & Mental Health Research Partnership Program, Collaborative Research Grant Initiative: Mental Wellness in Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, $25,000, January 2010 – December 2011

• Enhancing the quality of life of seniors with dementia who live within assisted living settings: A review of the literature and current best practices (Co-applicant)

Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network [established by the Cognitive Impairment in Aging Partnership led by CIHR Institute of Aging], $20,000, March 2009 – December 2009

• Optimizing the mobility of nursing home residents with memory problems (Postdoctoral research funding: Principal Investigator).

Alzheimer Society of Canada (Ottawa-Carleton) $93,000, November 2004 – March 2008

• Effect of Environmental Design in Managing Behavioural Problems and Meeting the Needs of Residents with Dementia: Evaluation of the P.D. Clark Long Term Care Bungalow Design (Co-investigator)

University of Calgary, Research Services, Research Catalyst Program $10,000, November 2007

• International Dementia Research Workshop: An International Program of Research

(Co-investigator)

University of Calgary, Research Services, Research Catalyst Program $10,000, November 2006

• International Dementia Research Workshop:Transitions in Dementia: An International Cohort Study (Co-investigator)

Adult Research Committee, Calgary Regional Health Authority $7,500.00, June 2001

• Effect of Relocation on Persons with Alzheimer Disease or Related Dementia: A Systematic Review (Co-investigator)

Alzheimer Society of Canada$96,786, April1998

• Quality of Life & Cost of Providing Care for Residents with Middle to Late Stage Dementia (Co-investigator)

COURSES TAUGHT

Course Lead:

1. Capstone Project (NURS 900), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Spring/Summer, 2015, (B. Say).
2. Capstone Project (NURS 900), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Spring/Summer, 2015, (S. Reid).
3. Advanced Theory and Practicum: Research & Nursing (NURS 588), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Section 1, Fall 2014.
4. Capstone Project (NURS 900), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Spring 2015 (R. Wilson).
5. Capstone Project (NURS 900), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Spring/Summer 2014 (S. Chech Mathew).
6. Statistics in Nursing Research (NURS 504), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.

Section 1, Winter 2014.

1. Capstone Project (NURS 900), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Fall, 2013 (F. Foroozandeh).
2. Nursing Research and Statistics (NURS 497), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Section 2, Fall, 2010. Assigned one Graduate Teaching Assistant
3. Nursing Research and Statistics (NURS 497), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Section 1, Fall, 2011. Assigned one Graduate Teaching Assistant
4. Nursing Research and Statistics (NURS 497), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Section 2, Fall, 2011. Assigned one Graduate Teaching Assistant

Course Co-Lead:

1. Nursing Research and Statistics (NURS 497), Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Section 1, Fall, 2010. Collaborating with Dr. Shannon Scott and Teaching Assistant

Guest Lectures:

1. Theory Based Interventions. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Lisa Cranley in the graduate interdisciplinary course “Topics in Knowledge Utilization” (INTD 690) at the University of Alberta, February, 2015, Edmonton.
2. Quantitative Data Analysis: Descriptive & Inferential Statistics. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Nicole Pitre in the undergraduate nursing course “Nursing Research” (NURS 301) at the University of Alberta, November 2014, Edmonton.
3. Chronicity. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Kathleen Hunter in the graduate nursing course “Fundamentals of Aging” (NURS/HECOL 604) at the University of Alberta, February, 2014, Edmonton.
4. Theory Based Interventions. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the graduate interdisciplinary course “Topics in Knowledge Utilization” (INTD 690) at the University of Alberta, February, 2014, Edmonton.
5. Quantitative Data Analysis: Descriptive & Inferential Statistics. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Nicole Pitre in the undergraduate nursing course “Nursing Research” (NURS 301) at the University of Alberta, November 2013, Edmonton.
6. Responding to Continuing Care Residents during Dental Hygiene Care. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Minn Yoon in the undergraduate dental hygiene course “Long Term Care and Dental Hygiene Services” (D HYG 418) at the University of Alberta, November 2013, Edmonton.
7. Research Design, Sampling, and Data Collection. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Lisa Cranley in the undergraduate nursing course “Nursing Research” (NURS 301) at the University of Alberta, March 2013, Edmonton.
8. Scale-up and Sustainability: Real World Examples. Guest Lecturer for Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the graduate interdisciplinary course “Topics in Knowledge Utilization” (INTD 690) at the University of Alberta, March, 2013, Edmonton.
9. Mixed methods research, Guest Lecturer for Dr. Shannon Scott in the graduate nursing course “Research Foundations” (NURS 503) at the University of Alberta, February 2013, Edmonton.
10. Knowledge translation, Guest Lecturer for Dr. Anna Santos Salas in the undergraduate nursing course “Nursing Research” (NURS 301) at the University of Alberta, February 2013, Edmonton.
11. Chronicity, Guest Lecturer for Dr. Kathleen Hunter in the graduate interdisciplinary course “Fundamentals of Aging” (NURS/HECOL 604) at the University of Alberta, February 2013, Edmonton.
12. What Undergraduates Need to Know about Knowledge Translation. Presented at the Undergraduate Summer Series, University of Alberta, July 2012, Edmonton.
13. Critical Issues to the Conduct of Research. Panel discussion for Dr. Gerri Lasiuk in the Nursing Honours Seminar (NURS 399B), University of Alberta, January 2012, Edmonton.
14. Geriatric Assessment, Guest Lecturer for Barbara Wilson-Keates in the undergraduate nursing course “Health Assessment” (NURS 468) at the University of Alberta, November 2011, Edmonton.
15. Theory based interventions, Guest Lecturer for Dr. Carole Estabrooks in the graduate interdisciplinary course “Topics in Knowledge Utilization” (INTD 690) at the University of Alberta, February 2011, Edmonton.
16. An ethnographic approach to knowledge translation in the care of older adults, Guest Lecturer in the graduate interdisciplinary course “Inside Analysis” (INTD 560) at the University of Alberta, June 2010, Edmonton.

STUDENT MENTORSHIP

Post-Doc (In-Progress)

Hannah O’RourkeToronto Rehabilitation01/15 - ongoing

(Mentor) Institute

PhD (In-Progress)

Arlynn BrodieRehabilitation Medicine04/15 – ongoing

(Committee Member)University of Alberta

Uira Duarte WisneskyFaculty of Nursing09/14 – ongoing

(Co-Supervisor)University of Alberta

Tracy Danylyshen-LaycockInterdisciplinary Studies 09/10 - ongoing

(Committee Member)University of Saskatchewan

Scott KehlerFaculty of Kinesiology & 09/14 – ongoing

(Mentor)Recreation Management

University of Manitoba

Master’s (In-Progress)

Melissa CrozierFaculty of Nursing09/15 - ongoing

Jasper YeungSchool of Public Health09/13 - ongoing

(Committee Member)University of Alberta

Master’s (Completed)

Shawna ReidFaculty of Nursing01/13–08/15

(Co-Supervisor)University of Alberta

Roxanne WilsonFaculty of Nursing09/13–08/15

(Supervisor)University of Alberta

Bryan SayFaculty of Nursing09/13–07/15

(Supervisor)University of Alberta

Soniya MathewFaculty of Nursing01/13- 09/14

(Supervisor)University of Alberta

Heather CarletonFaculty of Nursing 08/13 - 08/14

(Committee Member)University of Alberta

Firouzeh ForoozandehFaculty of Nursing04/12 - 12/12

(Supervisor)University of Alberta

Graduate Research Assistant Mentorship

Mehri Karimi-DehkordiFaculty of Nursing09/14 - 04/15

University of Alberta

Fahreen RajaniFaculty of Nursing09/14 - 12/14

University of Alberta

Salima MeheraliFaculty of Nursing01/14 - 04/14

University of Alberta

Geoffrey MainaFaculty of Nursing09/13 - 12/13

University of Alberta

Shawna ReidFaculty of Nursing09/12 – 04/13

University of Alberta

Soniya MathewFaculty of Nursing09/12 – 04/13

University of Alberta

Lesley WolodkoFaculty of Nursing01/12 - 04/12

University of Alberta

Joan LewisFaculty of Nursing04/11 - 12/11

University of Alberta

Lea SandersonFaculty of Nursing01/11 - 04/11

University of Alberta

Undergraduate Student Mentorship

Kimberly TworekFaculty of Nursing05/15 – ongoing

University of Alberta

Shannon ShumFaculty of Physical Education05/15 –08/15

(supervisor)University of Alberta

Charice ChanFaculty of Sciences05/14 – 08/15

(co-supervisor)University of Alberta

Tanya NguyenFaculty of Education09/14 – 04/15

University of Alberta

Ariana JosephFaculty of Science09/14 – 04/15

University of Alberta

Jeanne AsareFaculty of Nursing07/14 – 04/15

University of Alberta

Whitney FagnanFaculty of Nursing02/14 – 08/14

(supervisor)University of Alberta

Lindsay OshustFaculty of Medicine05/14 – 07/14

(co-supervisor)University of Alberta

Kaitlyn GellatlyFaculty of Nursing03/12 – 06/14

University of Alberta

Joanne ReynoldsFaculty of Nursing11/11 –09/13

University of Alberta

Laura CowanFaculty of Physical Education05/13 - 08/13

(supervisor)University of Alberta

EXAMINING COMMITTEES

Hanna O’Rourke Faculty of Nursing 10/14

Doctoral Final Oral Examination University of Alberta

Hanna O’Rourke Faculty of Nursing 06/13

Candidacy Examination University of Alberta

Salima MeheraliFaculty of Nursing11/13

Candidacy Examination University of Alberta

Monica Cepoiu-MartinDepartment of Community 10/13

Candidacy ExaminationHealth Sciences

University of Calgary

Theresa Diane Campbell Faculty of Nursing 12/11 AND 06/12

Doctoral Final Oral Examination University of Alberta

Rubina Barolia Faculty of Nursing 02/12

Comprehensive Examination University of Alberta

COLLEAGUE MENTORSHIP

Michelle BennettSchool of Applied Health02/15 - ongoing

Lecturer in Speech PathologyAustralian Catholic University

Minn YoonFaculty of Medicine03/15 - ongoing

Assistant Professorand Dentistry

University of Alberta

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS(Students Underlined)

1. Say, B., Slaughter, S.E., & Paul, P. (Submitted). Exploring the use of comics to disseminate nursing research findings. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing.

1. Chan, C., Slaughter, S.E., Wagg, A., & Jones, A. (Submitted). Measuring activity performance of continuing care residents using the ActivPal: An exploratory study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

1. Wilson, R.Slaughter, S.E., & Forbes, D. (Submitted). Experiences of a novice researcher conducting focus group interviews. International Journal of Nursing Student Scholarship.

1. Hanson, H., Warkentin, L., Wilson, R., Sandhu, N., Khadaroo, R., & Slaughter, S.E. (Submitted). Facilitators and barriers of change toward an elder-friendly surgical environment: perspectives of healthcare stakeholder groups. BMC Health Services Research.

1. Hopper, T., Slaughter, S. E., Hodgetts, B., Ostevik, A., & Ickert, C. (Revise & Resubmit). Hearing loss and cognitive-communication performance among long-term care residents with dementia: Effects of amplification. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.

1. Slaughter, S. E., Hill, J., Snelgrove-Clarke, E. (2015). What is the extent and quality of documentation and reporting of fidelity to implementation strategies: A scoping review. Implementation Science.

1. Drummond, L., Slaughter, S. E., Jones, A., & Wagg, A. (2015). Affirming the value of the Resident Assessment Instrument: Minimum Data Set version 2.0 for nursing home decision-making and quality improvement. Healthcare. 3, 659-665. doi:10.3390/healthcare3030659

1. Chan, C., Slaughter, S.E., Jones, A., & Wagg, A. (2015). Greater independence in activities of daily living is associated with higher health-related quality of life scores in nursing home residents with dementia. Healthcare. 3, 503-518. doi:10.3390/healthcare3030503

1. Keller, H., Beck, A., Namasivayam, A. (2015). For the International-Dining in Nursing home Experts (I-DINE) consortium. Improving food and fluid intake for older adults living in long term care: A research agenda.Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.16(2),93-100. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2014.10.017

1. Slaughter, S.E., Wagg, A., Jones, A., Schopflocher, D., Ickert, C., Bampton, E., Jantz, A., Milke, D., Schalm, C., Lycar, C., & Estabrooks, C. (2015). Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE) study: Effect of the sit-to-stand activity on mobility, function and quality of life.Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.16(2),138-143.doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2014.07.020

1. Slaughter, S.E., Hopper, T., Ickert, C., Erin, D.F. (2014). Identification of hearing loss among residents with dementia: perceptions of health care aides. Geriatric Nursing.35(6), doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2014.07.001

1. Keller, H., Carrier, N., Duizer, L., Lengyel, C., Slaughter, S.E., & Steele, C. (2014). Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3): grounding mealtime interventions with a conceptual model. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 15(3), 158-161. doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2013.12.001

1. Slaughter, S.E. Estabrooks, C. (2013). Optimizing resident mobility: a pilot study promoting healthcare aide uptake of a simple mobility innovation in diverse nursing home settings.BMC Geriatrics.13(110). doi:10.1186/1471-2318-13-110

1. Slaughter, S.E., Estabrooks, C., Jones, A. Wagg, A.Eliasziw, M. (2013). Sustaining Transfers through Affordable Research Translation (START): A Protocol to Assess Knowledge Translation Interventions in Continuing Care Settings. Trials. 14: 355. doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-355

1. Slaughter, S.E., Hayduk, L.A. (2012). Contributions of environment, comorbidity, and stage of dementia to the onset of walking and eating disability in long-term care residents. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 60(9), 1624-1631.

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