Research Chairs

Director, Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship
Institutional Research Chair

Dr. Michelle Pavloff is leading patient-oriented research that supports the mental health of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers (Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative)

Profile

Dr. Michelle Pavloff is a registered nurse, Sask Polytech alumna, was a faculty member of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing since 2010 and is now the director of the Centre for Health Research, Innovation and Scholarship, School of Health Sciences and Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, a Master of Nursing degree, and a PhD in nursing from the University of Saskatchewan. She is currently enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program in Effective Writing for Health Care through Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. Before becoming the director and institutional research chair of CHRIS, Michelle was in a four-year research chair position for rural health. Michelle’s current program of research includes patient-oriented research, rural nursing, farmer mental health, telephone-based social programming for rural older adults, and rural health.

Research/Scholarship

Dr. Pavloff is the principal investigator of the award-winning Saskatchewan Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative. She is the former president of the Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing (carrn.com). Michelle is the Research Lead and co-founder of the SaskAgMatters Network and member of the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Research (SCPOR) Affiliated Research Alliance. Michelle received an award from the RCE Saskatchewan’s Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Program for FARMh as an innovative project that has helped to increase the capacity for sustainable development in the Saskatchewan region and contributed to the advancement of the United Nations Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 (2023). She was also the recipient of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award (2022). Dr. Pavloff was the chair of the committee that developed A Framework for Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada (rrh.org.au/journal/article/7545) and is the former president of the Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing (carrn.com).  Dr. Pavloff is also a member of the Canadian Nurses Association Network for Nursing Specialties Advisory Committee.

Selected Grants

1. Saskatchewan Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative. (Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. Establishment Grant. $119,000 (2022).
2. The Impact of COVID-19 Knowledge Support on Rural and Remote Saskatchewan Nurses’ Mental Health. (Co-Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. COVID-19 Rapid Response. $10,000 (2020).
3. Saskatchewan Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative. (Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation & Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research. Sprout Grant. $180,000 (2020).
4. Saskatchewan Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative. (Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Center for Patient Oriented Research. Mental Health & Addictions Program. $3750 (2020).

Service

• Canadian Nurses Association Network of Nursing Specialties Advisory Committee, Member
• Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing, Member; Former President
• Rural Nurse Organization, Member
• Western North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Member

Selected Awards

2022               Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Award for Excellence in Applied Research

2021               University of Saskatchewan - Marion Ruth Jackson Quality of Patient Care

2019                SCPOR & Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Research Chair, Rural Health

2014-2017       University of Saskatchewan - College of Nursing Devolved Scholarship

2016                Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation Bursary

2014                 Ernest and Isabella Forsman Bursary

2014                Margaret Inglis Doctoral Bursary in Nursing

2014                Norma Fulton Scholarship in Graduate Studies

2014                Saskatchewan Ministry of Health Nurse Educator Bursary

2012                Myrtle Evangeline Crawford Memorial Scholarship

Selected Publications

1. Pavloff, M., Kulig, J., & Edge, D. (2022). A framework for nursing practice in rural and remote Canada. Rural and Remote Health, 22, 7545. https://doi.org/10.22605/RRH7545
2. Pavloff, M., & Labrecque, M.E. (2021). Continuing nursing education for home care nurses: An integrative literature review. Home Healthcare Now, 39(6). 310-319.
3. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P., Duff, E., Disiewich, K., & Dykhuizen, M. (2018). Survey Report, Continuing Education for Rural and Remote Saskatchewan Registered Nurses: A Needs Assessment Survey. Retrieved from www.carrn.com
4. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P., & Duff, E. (2017). Rural and Remote Continuing Nursing Education: An Integrative Literature Review. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Heath Care,17(2). http://dx.doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v17i2.450

Selected Presentations

1. Pavloff, M., Beck, C., Farthing, P., Duff, E., Lustig, L., Laventure, S., & Cooley, M. The impact of farm culture on mental health support for rural farmers [Accepted for oral presentation – unable to attend due to COVID-19]. 16th National Rural Health Conference, “Bridging Social Distance: Rural Health Innovating & Collaborating”. Perth, Western Australia. May 30-June 1, 2022.
2. Pavloff, M. & Wasko, K. “They have no idea what you’re going through”: Understanding farm culture for provision of mental health care with farmers and ranchers [Oral presentation]. Society of Rural Physicians of Canada, 29th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course, “Out of the Ashes of COVID: Stronger Rural Communities”. Ottawa, Ontario. April 21-23, 2022.
3. Labrecque, M. E., Pavloff, M., Jahner, S., Wentzel, J., Luimes, J., Taylor, S., Smith, E., Farthing, P., Kaczur, M., & Inverarity, C. The impact of COVID-19 on rural and remote Saskatchewan nurses’ mental health lifestyle [Oral presentation]. Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses, 2021 Bi-Annual Conference, “Human Rights and Mental Health Nursing: Equity and Inclusion”. Virtual, Canada. October 28, 2021. August 6-September 3, 2021.
4. Pavloff, M. & Labrecque, M.E. Continuing education for urban and rural home care nurses: An integrative literature review [Poster presentation]. International Rural Nursing Conference, Greeley, Colorado. Virtual, International.
5. Ruth Lee, R., Wankel, M., Hare, J., Pavloff, M. Attracting pre- and post-arrival internationally educated nurses to employment opportunities in rural and northern communities [Oral presentation].13th Annual Conference: Partners in Education and Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses. Virtual, International. April 27-28, 2021.

Profile

Dr. Pamela Farthing has been a faculty member of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing since 2008. She is currently an adjunct professor with the University of Regina and a research chair of Diabetes Care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Masters of Science in Medicine (Community Health and Epidemiology) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) from the University of Saskatchewan, a diploma in nursing from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences and has specialized graduate training in Public Health and the Agricultural Rural Ecosystem. Pamela’s nursing background includes long term care, rural nursing, and neonatal intensive care.

Research/Scholarship

Pamela Farthing holds a research chair in Diabetes Care at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She is President of the Saskatchewan Nursing Informatics Association and jurisdictional representative of the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association. Her research experience includes rural pediatric respiratory epidemiology, informatics, and rural advanced nursing education. She has published articles and presented internationally. Pamela’s PhD focus was type 1 diabetes in adolescents and her program of research is focused on diabetes care. Her most recent grants funded a diabetes care program of research at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Selected Grants

1. Farthing, P. (Principal Investigator). Canadian Institute of Health Research/Saskatchewan Polytechnic, $110,000, 2023 – 2024.
2. Farthing, P. (Principal Investigator), Rural and Remote Advanced Nursing Education, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Seed Applied Research Grant, $6,000, 2023-2024.
3. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P. (co-investigator), Duff, E., Beck, C., Pavloff, G., Lustig, J., Disiewich, K., Wasko, K., Heuchert, B., McDonald, S., Labrecque, M., Szafron, M., Cooley, M., Laventure, S., Schmalenberg, T., & Todd, V. (2022-2023). Saskatchewan farmer and rancher mental health (FARMh) initiative: Evaluating the effectiveness, appropriateness, and equitable access to virtual care for the delivery of mental health and addictions services in rural and remote Saskatchewan (awarded $119, 507). Establishment Grant. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
4. Pavloff, M., Laventure, S., Lustig, J., Pavloff, G., Farthing, P., Duff, E., Disiewich, K., Labrecque, M., Beck, C., Szafron, M., Schmalenberg, T., Cooley, M., Wasko, K., Weinheimer, A., McDonald, S., & Heuchert, B. (2021-2022). Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) Initiative (awarded $5,000). Cargill Cares Industry Grant.
5. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P. (co-investigator), Duff, E., Beck, C., Pavloff, G., Lustig, J., Disiewich, K., Wasko, K., Heuchert, B., McDonald, S., Labrecque, M., Szafron, M., Cooley, M., Laventure, S., Schmalenberg, T., & Weinheimer, A. (2020-2022). Saskatchewan farmer and rancher mental health (FARMh) initiative (awarded $180,000). Sprout Grant. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Orientated Research. 
6. Pavloff, M., New, L., Lawrence, L., Steffen, R., Ziola, J., Jahner, S., Bjorkman, L., Helt, K., Szafron, M., Duff, E., Farthing, P. (collaborator), & Moss, E. (2021-2022). YOUth Matter: Supporting Saskatchewan Youth in Mental & Emotional Wellness. (Awarded $6,000). Applied Research Funding Seed Applied Research Sustainability Initiative Fund.
7. Farthing, P., Duff, E. (Co-PI.), & Pavloff, M. (2020-2021). Registered nurse and nurse practitioner education program accreditation effectiveness: Development of a pan-Canadian measure (awarded $6,000). Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applied Research Funding Seed Applied Research Sustainability Initiative Fund.
8. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P. (co-investigator), Duff, E., Schmalenberg, T., McDonald, S., Beck, C., Disiewich, K., Kaczur, M., Poisson, D., & Cooley, M. (2020-2021). Saskatchewan farmer and rancher mental health (FARMh) initiative (Awarded $3750). Saskatchewan Centre for Patient Oriented Research Mental Health & Addictions Program. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
9. Farthing, P., Duff, E., Maddison, T. (2019-2020). Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Supports Among Mothers with Diabetes, Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing Internal Grant (Awarded $2500).
10. Labrecque, M.E., Pavloff, M., Farthing, P. (co-investigator), Jahner, S., Wentzel, J., Luimes, J., Taylor, S., & Smith, E. (2020). The Impact of COVID-19 Knowledge Support on Rural and Remote Saskatchewan Nurses’ Mental Health. (awarded $10,000). Research Connections COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
11. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P. (co-investigator), Duff, E., Schmalenberg, T., McDonald, S., Beck, C., Disiewich, K., Kaczur, M., Poisson, D., & Cooley, M. (2019-2020). Agricultural producer mental health: An integrative literature review of programs and Resources (awarded $2500). Saskatchewan Polytechnic Centre for Health Research, Improvement and Scholarship.
12. Farthing, P. (Principal Investigator). Canadian Institute of Health Research/Saskatchewan Polytechnic, $220,000, 2017 – 2019.
13. Farthing, P., Pavloff, M. (Co-Principal Investigator), Rural and Remote Nursing Continuing Education: A Needs Assessment Survey of Rural and Remote Saskatchewan Registered Nurses, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Internal Grants, $2,500, 2017 – 2018.
14. Farthing, P., Ahlquist, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Perspectives in nursing  education of professional presence on social media. Saskatchewan Polytechnic Internal Grants, $2,500, 2017 – 2018.
     

Selected Honors and Awards

2023    Research Chair of Diabetes Care

2017    Research Chair of Diabetes Care

2015    Saskatchewan Polytechnic Outstanding Service Award Nominee

2007    Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student’s Association Instructor of Excellence Nominee

2006    College of Medicine Graduate Students Graduate Student of the Year

Service

Saskatchewan Nursing Informatics Association (SNIA) President

Canadian Nursing Informatics’ Association (CNIA) Jurisdictional Representative

Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Member

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Digital Health Interest Group

Diabetes Canada Professional Sector Member

International Family Nursing Association (IFNA)

Society of Nurse Scientists Innovators, Entrepreneurs, & Leaders (SONSEIL)

Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation Member

CNIA Informatics Conference 2023 Planning Committee

Canadian Association of Rural and Remote Nursing (CARRN) member

Selected Publications

1. Farthing, P., Bally, J., Dietrich Leurer, M., Holtslander, L., Nour., M. A., & Rennie, D. (2022). Managing the unmanageable through interdependence in adolescents living with type one diabetes and their parents: A constructivist grounded theory. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 67, e191-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2022.07.016
2. Farthing, P., Bally, J., Rennie, D. C., Dietrich Leurer, M., Holtslander, L., & Nour, M. A. (2022). Type 1 diabetes management responsibilities between parents and their adolescents: An integrative review. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 27(4), Article e12395. https://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12395
3. Farthing, P. (2022) Managing the Unmanageable through Interdependence in Adolescents Living with Type One Diabetes and their Parents: A Constructivist Grounded Theory. [PhD Dissertation, University of Saskatchewan]. HARVEST, U of S Research Archive. https://harvest.usask.ca/handle/10388/14289
4. Farthing, P., Bally, J., & Rennie, D. C. (2022). Perceptions related to death in adolescents and their parents during the management of type 1 diabetes: A thematic analysis. [Unpublished manuscript]. College of Nursing. University of Saskatchewan.
5. Farthing, P., Pavloff, M., Alraja, A., Disiewich, K., & Duff, E. (submitted). A continuing education needs assessment of rural Saskatchewan registered nurses. Quality Advancement in Nursing Education.
6. Pavloff, M., Duff, E., Farthing, P., Beck, C., & Disiewich, K. (submitted). Farmer mental health integrative review: Programs, interventions, and resources. Journal of Rural Mental Health. 
7. Farthing, P., Bally, J., Rennie, D., & Nour, M. (2021). Managing the Unmanageable through Interdependence in Adolescents with Type One Diabetes and their Parents: A Constructivist Grounded Theory. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 45(7): s25-s26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2021.09.077
8. Farthing, P., Duff, E., Maddison, T., Weiler, C., & Kaczur, M. (2020). Pregnancy and breastfeeding in mothers with diabetes: A needs assessment survey. Canadian Journal of Diabetes, 44(7): s21-s21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.08.054
9. Hubbard Murdoch, N. L., Ahlquist, A. D., Farthing, P. M., & Mennie, J. N. (2018). A review of perceptions of professional presence on social media in nursing education. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 13(1). http://cjni.net/journal/?p=5346

Patient Oriented Curriculum

Dr. Sarah Kostiuk is leading a patient-oriented curriculum research project: Towards Integrating Patients as Co-Designers, Implementers, and Evaluators of Patient-Oriented Health Care Training Curricula in Saskatchewan that will focus on the development of patient-oriented curricula. Health care educational institutions are faced with the challenge of preparing students to provide patient-oriented care to diverse populations. There is a push to use patient-orientated research for creating policies and determining the best approach to patient-orientated care. As such, patients are to be engaged in all aspects of a project, including the dissemination, such as teaching how to provide patient-oriented care. Little is known about engaging patients in health care educational curricula. This project aims to address this gap in the literature and to help health care educational institutions engage patients in patient-orientated curricula to prepare students to provide patient-oriented care. Dr. Kostiuk’s work can make a significant contribution to policy, education, and practice environments for nursing and health science programs.

Profile

Dr. Sarah Kostiuk is a faculty member of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing , an Adjunct Professor with the University of Regina and a Research Chair for Patient Oriented Curriculum. She has been nursing for over 15 years and has been teaching in various undergraduate nursing programs for the past 10 years. Sarah obtained a master’s in nursing with a focus on education and in 2014 obtained her Doctorate in Higher and Post-secondary Education. Her prior research focuses on nursing reporting practices, refugee health/wellbeing, and cultural competency/safety.

Dr. Kostiuk has a passion for community nursing and population health nursing. She has experience in various community settings working with vulnerable populations. Sarah was a part of the CICan Virtu-WIL Equity Diversity and Inclusion project, working for the creation of virtual simulation scenarios across Canada. She is a member of the Community Nurses of Canada, a research advisory committee member for Prairie Skies.

Selected Grants

1. Kostiuk, S., (PI) Mantesso, J., Horbach, J., Winkler, L, Obafemi, W., Obidi, O. (2022, July) Towards Integrating Patients as Co-Designers, Implementers, and Evaluators of Patient-Oriented Health Care Training Curricula in Saskatchewan, SCBScN Collaborative Grant, Funder: Saskatchewan Polytechnic and University of Regina. Amount $5000
2. Kostiuk, S., (PI) Mantesso, J., Horbach, J., Winkler, L, Obafemi, W., Obidi, O. (2022, July) Towards Integrating Patients as Co-Designers, Implementers, and Evaluators of Patient-Oriented Health Care Training Curricula in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing Internal Grant. Funder: Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Amount $2500
3. Kostiuk, S., (PI) Mantesso, J., Horbach, J., Winkler, L, Obafemi, W., Obidi, O. (2022, July) Towards Integrating Patients as Co-Designers, Implementers, and Evaluators of Patient-Oriented Health Care Training Curricula in Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Office of Applied Research Seed Applied Research Project Grant. Amount: $6000.
4. Kostiuk, S., (2022, July) Sharing Stories to Inspire and Innovate Patient-Oriented Care and Health Care Curricula in Saskatchewan. Funder: SHRF Research Connections Grant. Amount: $2000.
5. Kostiuk, S., (PI) Naylen Horbach, (Co I) (2021, July) Accessing and navigating the Saskatchewan healthcare system: Exploring International students experience Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing internal Grant, $2500 
6. Kostiuk, S., (2018, July) Understanding cultural awareness, cultural competence, and culturally safe care: A preliminary study of Registered Nurses in Saskatchewan Funder: Saskatchewan Polytechnic SARP Grant. Amount: $6000 
7. Kostiuk, S., (Co-PI) (2018, April). Exploring New Refugees in Saskatchewan Experiences Maintaining and Creating Social Connections. Funder: Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing. Amount $20,000 

Selected Publications

1. Teame, D., Nakajima, A., and Kostiuk, S. (in press). Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing.
2. Kostiuk, S. (2019). The Potentials of Actively Engaging Refugees in Creating Canadian Healthcare Policies aimed at Improving their Mental Health. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. DOI:10.1080/01612840.2019.1585498
3. Kostiuk, S. and Arvidson, S. (2019). Balancing Rest & Activity. In Gregory, D., Raymond-Seniuk, C., and Patrick, L. (Eds.). Fundamentals: Perspectives on the Art and Science of Canadian Nursing. Second Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
4. Kostiuk, S. and Naylen Horbach, J. (2018). Anticipating and Addressing Challenges Utilizing Patient Oriented Research. Journal of Nursing and HealthCare, 3(1). ISSN 2475-529X

Selected Presentations

1. Teame, D., Nakajima, A., and Kostiuk, S. (Accepted). Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Simulation. (Oral presentation). INACSL22 Virtual Conference. July 27th, 2022 (Milwaukie, Michigan, USA).
2. Kostiuk, S. and Naylen Horbach, J. (2022, June). Gaining Perspectives on Access and Equity to Health Care in Rural Saskatchewan for Postsecondary International Students. (Oral presentation). CHNC Virtual Conference. June 8-10th 2022.
3. Kostiuk, S. (Dec 3rd, 2018). The importance of language and connection in addressing refugees’ mental health and wellbeing. (Oral presentation). University of Alberta QualWorld Interactive Virtual Conference. December 3rd and 4th (Americas, Europe, & Africa). 
4. Kostiuk, S., & Naylen Horbach, J. (2018, February). Experiential Education with Refugees & Immigrants: fostering Cultural Competencies and Cultural Safety in 4th year undergraduate Nursing Students. (Lightening talk presentation). WNRCASN: Reimaging Nursing Education: Innovations for the Future, Calgary, Alberta.

Mental Health and Wellness Technologies

This research explores how virtual reality (VR) technology can be used to promote mental health and well-being. VR-based mental health supports offer an appealing, safe, non-judgmental, and innovative approach to accessing care and resources that may otherwise not be accessed by those in need. VR technology holds the potential to increase access to existing tools, reduce the sense of stigma, and meet individualized needs in a culturally responsive way.

Lindsey’s current research projects explore how VR technology can be used to enhance the mental health and well-being of Indigenous youth living in rural and remote communities and investigate the value of virtual meditation as a preventative and proactive mental health and wellness tool for paramedics and police officers. 

Profile

Lindsey practiced as an advanced care paramedic (ACP) in urban, rural, and northern settings for more than a decade prior to becoming an educator. She began with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Health Sciences in 2015 as a Paramedic programs faculty member, transitioning into the role of Program Head in 2017. Lindsey obtained her Master of Arts- Leadership from Royal Roads University in 2019 and is currently a PhD student in the Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Selected Grants

1. Connecting Communities: Sharing the potential of using virtual reality technology to support the mental health and wellness of Indigenous youth living in rural and remote Saskatchewan (Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), Truth and Action Fund. $10,000 (2022).
2. Meditative Policing: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Value of Virtual Wellness Practices for Law Enforcement (Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Seed Applied Research Program (SARP).  $6,000 (2021).
3. Assessing the mental health support needs for Indigenous adolescents residing in rural and remote Sask: A mixed methods study exploring the potential of virtual reality technology (Principal Investigator). Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF). $360,000 (2021).
4. Assessing the mental health support needs for Indigenous adolescents residing in northern Saskatchewan: A community based participatory action research study exploring the potential use of virtual reality technology to promote mental health and wellbeing (Principal investigator). Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), Research Innovation funding. $50,000 (2021).
5. Exploring the use of virtual reality technology to promote mental health and well-being of Indigenous adolescents and young adults in rural and remote Saskatchewan (Principal Investigator). Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Provost’s NSERC Research Fund. $8,000 (2021).

6. The experience of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: The knowledge translation plan (Co-Investigator). Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), Research Connections COVID-19 Rapid Response funding. $10,000 (2020).

Selected Dissemination

1. Boechler, L. (2022, December). Community wellness connections for Indigenous youth across Canada. Aspen Films. Available from https://vimeo.com/783047907/9da3a0a6ae 
2. Hatch, A., Boechler, L., Morin, M., Roth-Howat, K., Lemaigre, K., Herman, D., Piche, B., & Gailey, L. (2022, November). Community of La Loche and Sask Polytech co-create wellness initiative with virtual reality [Video file]. Aspen Films. Available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-54XF4fz9PQ 
3. Boechler, L., Ford-Jones, P., Smith, C., Suthers, P., & Cameron, C. (2022). Challenges, changes, and implications of COVID-19: Canadian paramedics’ experiences. International Paramedic Practice, 12 (3).  https://doi.org/10.12968/ippr.2022.12.3.45 
4. Boechler, L., Renwick, S., Alabi, A., de la Torre, H., Kumar, S., Singh, H., Xavier, R., Hector, D., McTaggart, L., & Shrubsole, J. (2021). Beyond the role of participant: a firsthand account of the experiences of a patient-oriented research team. Research Involvement and Engagement. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-021-00323-9 
5. Boechler, L., Cameron, C., Smith, J.C., Ford-Jones, P. & Suthers, P. (2021). Impactful approaches to leadership on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic: Lived experiences of Canadian paramedics. Healthcare Quarterly, 24(3), 42-47. https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2021.26620    

Selected Presentations

1. Boechler, L. & Herman, R. (2022, October). Sekwe’ha: A community-based research approach to virtual mental health supports for Indigenous youth [Oral presentation]. 3rd Edition of Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry, Florida, USA.
2. Boechler, L. & Herman, R. (2022, September). Sekwe’ha: Exploring the use of virtual reality technology to support the mental health of Indigenous youth [Oral presentation]. National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness, Indigenous Services Canada, Ontario, Canada.
3. Boechler, L., Hussain, A., Cameron, C. & Suthers, P. (2022, September). Lessons from COVID-19: A case for an ethical framework for paramedic decision-making [Oral presentation]. Paramedics Across Canada Expo (PACE), Saskatchewan, Canada.
4. Boechler, L., Peirce, R., Holah, J., & Charlton, K. (2021, November). Where is the patient’s voice? Involving community engagement (patient and public) in EMS research [Virtual invited panel presentation]. International Paramedic Research Conference 2021: Global Developments in Paramedic Research in partnership between London, UK, Sydney Australia, and New York, US.
5. Boechler, L. (2021, November). Addressing the Mental Health Support Needs of Indigenous Adolescents Residing in Rural and Remote Communities [Virtual presentation as a Launchpad Finalist]. Alberta Health Services i4 conference, Alberta, Canada.

Selected Awards

2022                       Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

2022                      Paramedic Association of Canada, Award of Excellence for Research and Innovation

2021                       Saskatchewan Health Research Showcase Award, Poster Presentation People’s Choice Award

2010                       Stars of Life Award presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan