Transferable Practices for Knowledge Mobilization: Lessons from a Community-Engaged Health Research Study

Ysseldyk, Renate; Paric, Angela; Luciani, Tracy

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“…A similar situation may have occurred in our study as well. Moreover, our experience of obtaining relatively small sample sizes may have also reflected the challenges inherent to community-based research, especially with older adults (see Ysseldyk, Paric, & Luciani, 2016). Thus, rather than negating the value of the research, this provides yet another example of the importance of reaching this socially isolated population.…”

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We Are Caregivers: Social Identity Is Associated with Lower Perceived Stress among Rural Informal Caregivers

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RÉSUMÉLes aidants naturels ressentent fréquemment de hauts niveaux de stress dans des contextes où les sources d’appuis sont limitées, particulièrement en milieu rural. Cette recherche a fait appel à une approche à méthodes mixtes afin d’explorer les expériences d’aidants naturels vivant en milieu rural, en considérant les liens entre le stress perçu et l’identité sociale de l’aidant, les interactions sociales, ainsi que les appuis formels et informels favorisant l’adaptation. Les thèmes principaux qui sont ressortis dans les groupes de discussion (n = 8) incluaient : le manque de services accessibles, la conciliation des difficultés rencontrées, les besoins pratiques non satisfaits, la forte identité communautaire. Les données de l’enquête (n = 22) ont révélé que le soutien perçu (p. ex. pouvoir compter sur quelqu’un), les interactions sociales et l’identité d’aidant (rôle perçu comme important pour l’image de soi) étaient tous associés à une diminution du stress provenant de bouleversements de la vie, mais seule l’identité d’aidant était associée à une atténuation de la détresse personnelle et des émotions négatives liées au stress de l’aidant. Ces résultats suggèrent que, bien que la disponibilité des services dans les milieux ruraux soit insuffisante, d’autres options pourraient aider à amoindrir le stress de l’aidant, telles que l’accroissement de l’accès à des services de soutien, la promotion des interactions sociales pour les aidants et les personnes âgées et la valorisation de l’identité sociale de l’aidant.

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“…Before a musical intervention can be successfully implemented, there are a number of logistical and ethical considerations that need to be overcome. In this regard, our study not only demonstrated the benefits of music listening for patients on a complex-care unit, but also served as a learning process through which good practices for implementing and conducting music interventions were identified (see Ysseldyk, Paric, & Luciani, 2016). These include suggestions regarding the simultaneous management of two ethics applications, creation of surveys that can be easily administered and understood by patients, administration of consent forms that are detailed enough to inform patients of study procedures without being tedious, and effective communication strategies with various stakeholders (e.g.…”

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Biopsychological Effects of Social Participation on Aging: The Role of Identity-Affirming Music and the Arts

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It is well-known that social participation contributes to health. Emerging evidence also suggests that musical and artistic groups uniquely promote emotional well-being, socialization, and engage multiple cognitive functions. In this regard, the intervening and preventative capacities of artistic social groups ought to be considered to a greater extent, especially in light of increased population aging. The present research examined three artistic interventions among complex-care patients, individuals with dementia, and their caregivers. Three larger studies were also conducted to determine associations among different social groups, social identities (e.g. artistic, sport, religious), and various well-being outcomes, and to explore the potential moderating role of genetic polymorphisms in the relationships between groups and health. In Study 1, complex-care patients who listened to personalized music playlists reported fewer negative emotions, increased life satisfaction, and greater self-esteem over time compared to controls. Among people living with dementia and their caregivers in Studies 2 and 3, an artistic reminiscence program and music-making intervention strengthened relationships between carers and their care recipients, encouraged socialization between group members, and supported wellbeing. Studies 4 and 5 further investigated differences across social group types and revealed that artistic and educational social groups explained the greatest amount of variation in depression, memory, and executive functioning compared to other social groups. Yet, in Study 6, for retirement home residents and students, social identification was more strongly correlated with well-being than social participation alone. Moreover, overall group identity was positively correlated with telomere length among older adults. Interestingly, there was a positive association between group memberships and perceived social status for homozygous carriers of an IGF-1 SNP (rs7136446). Among older and younger adults, there was also a positive BIOPSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SOCIAL PARTICIPATION ON AGING III correlation between group identification and health among carriers of the BDNF Met allele (rs6265), and an inverse relationship between group identification and depressive symptoms among carriers of an FGF-2 SNP (rs1048201). Taken together, participating in social groups, notably those involving music or the arts, appeared to confer health benefits among older adults. Knowledge of these associations can be used to help personalize future social interventions for older adults with the aim of maximizing their benefits. Behind every study presented here is a story of new friendships, challenges, triumphs, and inspiration, backed by a large team of individuals without whom this research would not have been possible. At the forefront are my supervisors, Dr. Renate Ysseldyk and Dr. Hymie Anisman. They meticulously combed through every research proposal and study design that amounted to this body of work, of which I am very proud. Renate's comp...

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Transferable Practices for Knowledge Mobilization: Lessons from a Community-Engaged Health Research Study

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We Are Caregivers: Social Identity Is Associated with Lower Perceived Stress among Rural Informal Caregivers

We Are Caregivers: Social Identity Is Associated with Lower Perceived Stress among Rural Informal Caregivers

Biopsychological Effects of Social Participation on Aging: The Role of Identity-Affirming Music and the Arts

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