Baycrest

Support Type Project Description Study design Design of a qualitative evaluation study of an interdisciplinary gentle fitness program in long-term care Design of an evaluation study of Baycrest`s preparedness for dealing with sexuality and sexual expression Statistical analysis Identification of outcome metrics and qualitative analysis of interview data examining the experience of residents and personal support workers (PSWs) following implementation of a Gentle Fitness Program Identification of outcome metrics and analysis of antimicrobial outcome data examining the efficacy of Baycrest`s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) Identification of outcome metrics and analysis of pharmaceutical and clinical data evaluating the efficacy of the natural bowel care protocol at Baycrest Knowledge Dissemination Manuscript support & conference presentation assistance for dissemination of results of a qualitative evaluation study of an interdisciplinary Gentle Fitness Program in long-term care Manuscript support & conference presentation assistance for dissemination of results of a quantitative study examining Baycrest's ASP Methodological Consulting KLAERU has provided key research expertise and capacity through consultation with researchers across Baycrest. Key service offerings have included study design, statistical analyses, and knowledge dissemination support via poster, presentation, and manuscript preparation. In the past year, KLAERU has provided statistical consulting support to the following research projects: April 1, 2014- March 31, 2015 ● KLAERU-PE Annual Report Page 6 Applying Knowledge to Practice: KLAERU Project Update In fall 2013, KLAERU provided support for its first study. Led by Dr. Nasreen Khatri along with Dr. Norman Farb and Janet Murchison, occupational therapist, the 9- member Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) team consists of clinicians and staff from the Baycrest Mood and Related Disorders Clinic. This dynamic group was interested in examining the changes in well-being associated with an 8-week course on mindfulness training in older adults with health, social, or functional losses. By first organizing and synthesizing MBSR team members' ideas, the KLAERU unit provided assistance with the development of the comprehensive research protocol. KLAERU team members additionally offered their expertise in project management, research ethics procedures, and preparation of study-related documents, which contributed to the expedited ethics approval for the MBSR team to implement the study. The KLAERU team successfully facilitated five information sessions and recruited 36 prospective study participants. Since engaging with KLAERU, the MBSR team has successfully completed the assessments and intervention phases of the study. As part of evidence-based practice, MBSR has been implemented as a program in the Baycrest Mood & Related Disorders Clinic. MBSR is currently offered semi-annually for a fee to healthy seniors aged 65+ years coping with health, social, and/or functional losses. To practice mindfulness walk slowly, notice the contact of the feet on the ground, the interplay between muscles in the front and back of the leg, the slow shift of balance from one leg to another.

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