Strengthening the health care system, improving health care outcomes
The Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation at Conestoga College is a regional leader in research that aligns industry, system and patient needs, to strengthen the health care system and improve health outcomes.
Our interdisciplinary team draws on their clinical, industry and research experience to support projects with partners across the health care system, working alongside faculty, researchers and students.
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Impact
Exploring the life-affirming impact of wish-granting for older adults
Conestoga’s Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation partnered with Chartwell Wish of a Lifetime to lead a research study on the impact of a wish-granting program for older adults.
Supporting internationally educated health care workers
This research examined the experiences of internationally educated nursing and personal support worker students at Conestoga College, as well as insights from industry stakeholders, faculty, and hiring managers, to identify strategies for improving onboarding and workplace support.
Clinical site assessment tool supporting the quality of nursing student placements
This study assessed the inter-rater reliability of the clinical site assessment tool (CSAT), a tool designed to evaluate the quality and readiness of clinical practicum environments for nursing students.
Our team
Linda Sheiban Taucar, RN, B.Sc., B.Sc.N, M.Sc.
Director, Centre for Health Care Research & Innovation
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