Julia Kontak
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View article: The process of student engagement in Health-Promoting Schools: a co-design approach with Youth Engagement Coordinators in Nova Scotia, Canada
The process of student engagement in Health-Promoting Schools: a co-design approach with Youth Engagement Coordinators in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Purpose Evidence supports meaningful student engagement in Health-Promoting Schools (HPS) approaches as an essential condition for enhancing student well-being, yet little is known about this process. This study sought to interpret the pro…
View article: Engaging youth to promote their well-being: methods and findings from a knowledge mobilization project in Nova Scotia, Canada
Engaging youth to promote their well-being: methods and findings from a knowledge mobilization project in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Engaging youth around the findings of the One Chance report supported their voices being heard, and their well-being needs to be considered by decision-makers.
View article: Engaging youth to take action to promote their well-being: Methods and findings from a knowledge mobilization project in Nova Scotia, Canada
Engaging youth to take action to promote their well-being: Methods and findings from a knowledge mobilization project in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Background The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the human right of children to have their voices heard about issues affecting their lives. The One Chance to be a Child (One Chance) report provided an evidence-in…
View article: Peering Deeper: Student Perspectives on School Well-being and Youth Engagement
Peering Deeper: Student Perspectives on School Well-being and Youth Engagement Open
We examined students’ perspectives on well-being and youth engagement in schools using a Youth Participatory Action Research approach. Students (N = 11) trained as peer researchers and then interviewed their peers. Interviews (N = 21) were…
View article: Barriers and enablers to implementing interprofessional primary care teams: a narrative review of the literature using the consolidated framework for implementation research
Barriers and enablers to implementing interprofessional primary care teams: a narrative review of the literature using the consolidated framework for implementation research Open
Background Interprofessional primary care teams have been introduced across Canada to improve access (e.g., a regular primary care provider, timely access to care when needed) to and quality of primary care. However, the quality and speed …
View article: The process of student engagement in school health promotion: A scoping review
The process of student engagement in school health promotion: A scoping review Open
Background Health Promoting Schools (HPS) is a whole school model that strengthens and maintains a healthy school environment. While a key component of HPS is the engagement of students, there is little known about the strategies for, faci…
View article: Process and experience of youth researchers within a Health Promoting Schools study in Nova Scotia, Canada
Process and experience of youth researchers within a Health Promoting Schools study in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) is an approach to research that engages youth across the research process. The peer researcher method is a technique used in YPAR where youth are trained in research and ethics to interview their …
View article: Implementation of interprofessional primary care teams in Nova Scotia: Results of a survey and knowledge sharing event
Implementation of interprofessional primary care teams in Nova Scotia: Results of a survey and knowledge sharing event Open
Background: Interprofessional primary care teams (IPCTs) work together to enhance care. Despite evidence on the benefits of IPCTs, implementation remains challenging. This research aims to 1) validate and prioritize barriers and enablers, …
View article: Barriers and enablers to implementing Interprofessional Collaborative Teams in Primary Care: A narrative review of the literature using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
Barriers and enablers to implementing Interprofessional Collaborative Teams in Primary Care: A narrative review of the literature using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Open
Background Interprofessional collaborative teams (teams) have been introduced across Canada to improve access to and quality of primary care. However, the quality and speed of team implementation has been challenging and has not kept pace …
View article: The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) Bridge Process: An Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach to Address Priority Health Issues and Increase Collaborative Research in Nova Scotia, Canada
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) Bridge Process: An Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach to Address Priority Health Issues and Increase Collaborative Research in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Background: There is evidence of the benefits of integrated knowledge translation (IKT), yet there is limited research outlining the purpose of a knowledge broker (KB) within this approach. The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) acts as a K…
View article: Process of youth engagement in school health promotion: a scoping review protocol
Process of youth engagement in school health promotion: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction School environments are an essential setting to shape and influence the health and well-being of students. Health promoting school (HPS) is a whole-school approach that strengthens and builds a safe and healthy school environm…
View article: Peering in: youth perspectives on Health Promoting Schools and youth engagement in Nova Scotia, Canada
Peering in: youth perspectives on Health Promoting Schools and youth engagement in Nova Scotia, Canada Open
Health Promoting Schools (HPS) is a whole-school approach that shapes the conditions necessary to support student health and well-being. Youth engagement is recognized as key to HPS implementation, yet research related to the involvement o…
View article: Provider perspectives of barriers and facilitators to the transition from pediatric to adult care: a qualitative descriptive study using the COM-B model of behaviour
Provider perspectives of barriers and facilitators to the transition from pediatric to adult care: a qualitative descriptive study using the COM-B model of behaviour Open
Objectives Transition of care can be a complex process that involves multiple providers working together across the pediatric and adult health care system to support youth. The shift from a primarily family-centred approach to a patient-ce…
View article: Knowledge translation strategies for policy and action focused on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and well-being: a rapid scoping review
Knowledge translation strategies for policy and action focused on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and well-being: a rapid scoping review Open
Objective The aim of this study was to identify knowledge translation (KT) strategies aimed at improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) and well-being. Design Rapid scoping review. Search str…
View article: A Pan-Canadian Framework for Cancer Survivorship Research
A Pan-Canadian Framework for Cancer Survivorship Research Open
Background and context: Across all cancer types, two-thirds of Canadians diagnosed with cancer today will survive long-term, reflecting great progress in cancer detection and treatment. Many survivors, however, will experience substantial …
View article: A translational approach to characterization and measurement of health-promoting school ethos
A translational approach to characterization and measurement of health-promoting school ethos Open
A health promoting schools (HPS) approach is hypothesized to influence student health and wellbeing by promoting a 'school ethos' that reflects the physical environment, social relations, organisational structure, policies and practices wi…
View article: Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing
Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing Open
Background: Health promoting schools (HPS) is hypothesized to influence student health and wellbeing by promoting a ‘school ethos’ that shapes the physical environment, social relations, organisational structure, policies and practices wit…
View article: Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing
Examining the context of health promoting schools: a translational approach to characterization and measurement of school ethos to support health and wellbeing Open
Background: Health promoting schools (HPS) is hypothesized to influence student health and wellbeing by promoting a ‘school ethos’ that shapes the physical environment, social relations, organisational structure, policies and practices wit…
View article: The picture of health: examining school-based health environments through photographs
The picture of health: examining school-based health environments through photographs Open
Health-promoting schools (HPS) is an effective approach to enhance the health and well-being of children and youth, but its measurement remains a challenge considering contextual differences across school environments. The purpose of this …