The Nursing Research Laboratory is directed by Dr. Sylvie Cossette, Full Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at Université de Montréal. Her research at the MHI aims to evaluate new nursing practices for different clienteles to improve the management of patient health problems.
For example, the Transit-UC study showed that targeted and personalized nursing intervention that involves preparation at discharge and follow-up after discharge from the coronary unit almost doubles the number of patients with acute coronary syndrome who come to the ÉPIC Centre to take the secondary prevention program. Other studies by Dr. Cossette focus on smoking cessation.
Graduate students carry out research on improved recovery in heart failure patients (ADAPT-IC study), patients newly implanted with an ICD (PRO-CARE study), or patients who have experienced delirium or who are undergoing preventive therapy by adopting a healthy lifestyle. These clinical nursing research projects are carried out in collaboration with the medical team and focus on improving the quality of client care through a solid foundation of knowledge that helps transfer results to practice.
Current students
John Kayser, RN (2011-present) : Virtual Nursing Intervention TAVIEenM@rche aimed at increasing physical activity after a cardiac event : A randomized clinical trial. Grant: 2013-2016: FRQS $40 000/year. Conferences: CCCN (Toronto 2015); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted); CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Tanya Mailhot, RN (2010-end is expected in September 2016): Randomized study pilot for the management of delirium and validation of cerebral oximetry as a biomarker of delirium. Grants: 2010-2014: MELS $78 000 x 2, QNIRN $61 000, FSI UdeM $2000; 2014: FESP $12 000, MHI’s DN $8000; 2015-2016: FIICM-TD Bank $16 000. Publications: Journal of Critical Care, 2016; European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2016 (submitted). Conferences: SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); CCCN and Canada Critical Care Forum (Toronto 2015); American Delirium Society Meeting (Nashville 2016); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Patrick Lavoie (2012-end is expected in September 2016; co-direction). A RCT is ongoing to improve clinical judgement after a laboratory high-fidelity simulation of patient clinical deterioration situations (cardiogenic pulmonary edema). Grants: 2014-2017: FRQ-SC $70 000; 2014-2015: MESRS $39 000; 2012-12014 QNIRN $80 000. Publications: Nurse Education in Practice, 2015; Nurse Education Today, 2016; Advances in Health Education (submitted).
Émilie Caplette (2013-end is expected in summer 2016): Implantation and effects of a delirium screening tool at the MHI medical intensive care. Grants: 2015: MHI’s DN $5000, QNIRN $4000.
Guillaume Fontaine (2014-end is expected in summer 2016): Evaluation of a web-based e-learning MOTIV@coeur intervention on motivational approach for coronary patients. Grants: 2014: MHI-RC $12 000$, UdeM $750; 2015-2016: CIHR $17 500, MESRS $20 000; 2016: FSI UdM $1200. Conferences: SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Vanessa Fraser (2014-end is expected in summer 2016): Evaluation of a transfer of training intervention for the detection of delirium after cardiac surgery. Grants: 2016: FSI UdeM $1000, QNIRN-MHI $4000, QNIRN $6948; 2015:`MESRS $20 000, QNIRN $4000; 2014: CSSS Laval $2000, FSI $750. Conferences: CCCN (Toronto 2015); SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Amale Ghandour (2013-end is expected in summer 2016): Intervention with nurses to maximize end-of-life care at the MHI. Grants: 2014: MHI’s DN $5000; FSI UdeM $500.
Marie-Gabrielle Lessard (2013-present; co-direction with Dr. Marc Jolicoeur): Evaluation of a cognitive behavioural intervention for patients suffering a refractory angina: A randomized clinical trial. Conferences: CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte (2015-2017): Gender-differentiated predictive factors for emergency re-admission in a cardiac clientele. Grants: 2015: FSI UdeM $1500; 2016-2017: result: substitute candidate. Conferences: CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Zeynep Yegin, RN, Master's Student. Development of a support tool for self-pain management in cardiac surgery.
Graduate students
Marie-Andrée Gauthier (2013-2015): Be aware: Act as a team in decision-making about ventricular assist device with advanced heart failure patients. Grants: 2015: MHI’s DN $5000, Ordre régional des infirmières de la Montérégie $1000. Conferences : SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); CCCN (Toronto 2015). Publication in the Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Catherine Bolduc (2012-2015): Application of a home health monitoring program for heart failure patients. Publication in the Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Mélanie Charchalis, RN, MSc. 2012. Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of individualized nursing intervention on the adaptation of patients newly implanted with an ICD: a randomized clinical pilot study. (PRO-CARE project)
Evelyne Dufresne, RN, MSc. 2012. Brief nursing intervention for families with a loved one presenting with delirium following heart surgery.
Virginie Harris, RN, MSc. 2012. Ventricular assistance as definitive treatment: A professional codevelopment group to support nursing care. (Projet A-vos-SOINS)
Hayet Belaid, RN, MSc. 2012. Impact of nursing intervention to support self-determination on the practice of self-care among patients with heart failure. (ADAPT-IC Project)
Marie-Christine Malouin-Benoit, RN, MSc. 2010. Knowledge transfer to prevent falls in seniors who are hospitalized in an acute cardiovascular care environment.
Véronique Paradis, RN, MSc. 2009. Impact of motivational interviewing based on the stages of change (MISC) conducted by nurses on self-care behaviour in heart failure patients.
Lisa Connell, RN, MSc. 2009. Family members’ perceptions of nurse caring behaviours in the intensive care unit.
Caroline Mercier, RN, MSc. 2008. Development of an audiovisual document for patients in remote towns who need to be transferred to a specialized urban centre to undergo coronary angiography.
Marie-Carla Thermidor, RN, MSc. 2007. Evaluation of a screening tool for patients at risk of repeat visits to a cardiology emergency room.
Emilie Bouchard, RN, MSc. 2007. Survey of nurses to identify factors that facilitate and hinder the implementation of best practices for pain management in heart surgery: focus group findings.
Lluïsa Garcia Garrido, RN, MSc. 2006. Learning needs and feeling of self-efficacy in patients with acute coronary syndrome (in Girona, Spain).
Magali Morin, RN, MSc. 2006. Development of a nursing intervention model to help acute coronary syndrome patients (hospitalized at the coronary care unit) and their families deal with the transition from hospital to home.
Sylvie Décarie, RN, MSc. 2005. Development of an integrated approach for curative and palliative care for patients who are in hospital with severe heart failure.
Catherine Forbes, RN, MSc. 2004. Preliminary development and validation of an observation grid for patient/nurse interactions.
http://www.scinf.umontreal.ca/presentation/corps-professoral/sylvie.coss...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RswaMUDTn1U&feature=plcp
http://www.diffusionvideo.umontreal.ca/20111129-133605-6/
Team members
Current students
John Kayser, RN (2011-present) : Virtual Nursing Intervention TAVIEenM@rche aimed at increasing physical activity after a cardiac event : A randomized clinical trial. Grant: 2013-2016: FRQS $40 000/year. Conferences: CCCN (Toronto 2015); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted); CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Tanya Mailhot, RN (2010-end is expected in September 2016): Randomized study pilot for the management of delirium and validation of cerebral oximetry as a biomarker of delirium. Grants: 2010-2014: MELS $78 000 x 2, QNIRN $61 000, FSI UdeM $2000; 2014: FESP $12 000, MHI’s DN $8000; 2015-2016: FIICM-TD Bank $16 000. Publications: Journal of Critical Care, 2016; European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2016 (submitted). Conferences: SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); CCCN and Canada Critical Care Forum (Toronto 2015); American Delirium Society Meeting (Nashville 2016); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Patrick Lavoie (2012-end is expected in September 2016; co-direction). A RCT is ongoing to improve clinical judgement after a laboratory high-fidelity simulation of patient clinical deterioration situations (cardiogenic pulmonary edema). Grants: 2014-2017: FRQ-SC $70 000; 2014-2015: MESRS $39 000; 2012-12014 QNIRN $80 000. Publications: Nurse Education in Practice, 2015; Nurse Education Today, 2016; Advances in Health Education (submitted).
Émilie Caplette (2013-end is expected in summer 2016): Implantation and effects of a delirium screening tool at the MHI medical intensive care. Grants: 2015: MHI’s DN $5000, QNIRN $4000.
Guillaume Fontaine (2014-end is expected in summer 2016): Evaluation of a web-based e-learning MOTIV@coeur intervention on motivational approach for coronary patients. Grants: 2014: MHI-RC $12 000$, UdeM $750; 2015-2016: CIHR $17 500, MESRS $20 000; 2016: FSI UdM $1200. Conferences: SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Vanessa Fraser (2014-end is expected in summer 2016): Evaluation of a transfer of training intervention for the detection of delirium after cardiac surgery. Grants: 2016: FSI UdeM $1000, QNIRN-MHI $4000, QNIRN $6948; 2015:`MESRS $20 000, QNIRN $4000; 2014: CSSS Laval $2000, FSI $750. Conferences: CCCN (Toronto 2015); SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Amale Ghandour (2013-end is expected in summer 2016): Intervention with nurses to maximize end-of-life care at the MHI. Grants: 2014: MHI’s DN $5000; FSI UdeM $500.
Marie-Gabrielle Lessard (2013-present; co-direction with Dr. Marc Jolicoeur): Evaluation of a cognitive behavioural intervention for patients suffering a refractory angina: A randomized clinical trial. Conferences: CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte (2015-2017): Gender-differentiated predictive factors for emergency re-admission in a cardiac clientele. Grants: 2015: FSI UdeM $1500; 2016-2017: result: substitute candidate. Conferences: CCCN (Montreal 2016, submitted); MHI Research Day (Montreal 2016, submitted).
Zeynep Yegin, RN, Master's Student. Development of a support tool for self-pain management in cardiac surgery.
Graduate students
Marie-Andrée Gauthier (2013-2015): Be aware: Act as a team in decision-making about ventricular assist device with advanced heart failure patients. Grants: 2015: MHI’s DN $5000, Ordre régional des infirmières de la Montérégie $1000. Conferences : SIDIIEF (Montreal 2015); CCCN (Toronto 2015). Publication in the Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Catherine Bolduc (2012-2015): Application of a home health monitoring program for heart failure patients. Publication in the Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Mélanie Charchalis, RN, MSc. 2012. Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of individualized nursing intervention on the adaptation of patients newly implanted with an ICD: a randomized clinical pilot study. (PRO-CARE project)
Evelyne Dufresne, RN, MSc. 2012. Brief nursing intervention for families with a loved one presenting with delirium following heart surgery.
Virginie Harris, RN, MSc. 2012. Ventricular assistance as definitive treatment: A professional codevelopment group to support nursing care. (Projet A-vos-SOINS)
Hayet Belaid, RN, MSc. 2012. Impact of nursing intervention to support self-determination on the practice of self-care among patients with heart failure. (ADAPT-IC Project)
Marie-Christine Malouin-Benoit, RN, MSc. 2010. Knowledge transfer to prevent falls in seniors who are hospitalized in an acute cardiovascular care environment.
Véronique Paradis, RN, MSc. 2009. Impact of motivational interviewing based on the stages of change (MISC) conducted by nurses on self-care behaviour in heart failure patients.
Lisa Connell, RN, MSc. 2009. Family members’ perceptions of nurse caring behaviours in the intensive care unit.
Caroline Mercier, RN, MSc. 2008. Development of an audiovisual document for patients in remote towns who need to be transferred to a specialized urban centre to undergo coronary angiography.
Marie-Carla Thermidor, RN, MSc. 2007. Evaluation of a screening tool for patients at risk of repeat visits to a cardiology emergency room.
Emilie Bouchard, RN, MSc. 2007. Survey of nurses to identify factors that facilitate and hinder the implementation of best practices for pain management in heart surgery: focus group findings.
Lluïsa Garcia Garrido, RN, MSc. 2006. Learning needs and feeling of self-efficacy in patients with acute coronary syndrome (in Girona, Spain).
Magali Morin, RN, MSc. 2006. Development of a nursing intervention model to help acute coronary syndrome patients (hospitalized at the coronary care unit) and their families deal with the transition from hospital to home.
Sylvie Décarie, RN, MSc. 2005. Development of an integrated approach for curative and palliative care for patients who are in hospital with severe heart failure.
Catherine Forbes, RN, MSc. 2004. Preliminary development and validation of an observation grid for patient/nurse interactions.
Links
http://www.scinf.umontreal.ca/presentation/corps-professoral/sylvie.coss...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RswaMUDTn1U&feature=plcp
http://www.diffusionvideo.umontreal.ca/20111129-133605-6/