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http://fraserhealth.ca/research
Aug.14/20
DERS Education
Calendar 2020-2021
Research, Evaluation, and Library Skills Workshops
FOSTERING A CULTURE OF CURIOSITY IN A
CLIMATE OF SPIRITED SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY.
Aug.14/20
Workshop Calendar at a Glance
http://fraserhealth.ca/research
These workshops are free for all Fraser Health employees, medical staff
and those from partner institutions.
SEPTEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021
02 Finding Funding for Your Research Project 12 Designing Quantitative Research Projects
17 Library Lunch & Learn: Favourite Bookmarks from 19 Finding Funding for Your Research Project
Library Staff 21 Library Lunch & Learn: Finding Patient-Level
22 Get Ready to Do Research: Roadmap and Supports Information Without Consulting Dr. Google
24 Library Lunch & Learn: Graphic Medicine/Medical 27 Evaluation 101: Conducting Evaluation for
Video Games Decision Making
30 The Research Process in Nine Steps FEBRUARY 2021
OCTOBER 2020 02 Get Ready to Do Research: Roadmap and Supports
06 Using Effective Knowledge Transfer and Exchange 09 Best Practices for Retrospective Chart Review
Strategies 11 Setting up Research Spreadsheets and Building
13 Everyday Evidence-Based Practice Datasets
15 Library Lunch & Learn: The Good, The Bad and The 18 Library Lunch & Learn: Pictures for Presentations
Ugly: Unanswerable Questions and How to Avoid 23 Everyday Evidence-Based Practice
Them
MARCH 2021
27 Critical Appraisal of Evidence: Quantitative and
03 Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
Qualitative Research
18 Library Lunch & Learn: Journal Quality and Predatory
28 Library Lunch & Learn: Formula for Success:
Publishing
Increasing the Value of Library Services to Your
Portfolio APRIL 2021
13 How to Publish Your Work: Research, Evaluation and
NOVEMBER 2020 Quality Improvement Projects
05 Logic Models and Indicators 15 Library Lunch & Learn: Pro Tips for Literature
17 Survey and Questionnaire Design Searching
19 Library Lunch & Learn: Subscribing to Journal 22 Logic Models and Indicators
Updates/Staying on Top of the Latest Research
26 Analyzing Research Data Using Excel
24 Qualitative Designs for Research and Evaluation
MAY 2021
DECEMBER 2020 05 Accessing Health Data for Research
02 Analyzing Research Data Using Excel 13 Focus Groups and Interviews
08 Disseminating Your Research Results: Posters and
Oral Presentations JUNE 2021
08 Clinical Research 101 02-11 15th Annual Research WeekAug.04/20
Workshop Schedule and Overview
http://fraserhealth.ca/research
SEPTEMBER 2020
02 Finding Funding for Your Research (virtual class)
11a.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register Continuation of OCTOBER 2020
Continuation of Using Effective Knowledge
Do you have a really cool research idea but no time or money?
Transfer and Exchange Strategies
Is lack of funding keeping you from doing your research?
This workshop will provide you with knowledge translation
Believe it or not, there is a lot of research funding out basics and help you understand how to effectively use
there. However, it can be challenging to find the right evidence to make your case as strong as possible. You’ll learn
opportunities to fit your research needs and to write how to use the concepts of legitimacy, feasibility and support
competitive proposals. This workshop will give an to organize an effective briefing memo.
overview of the research funding landscape, how to
13 Everyday Evidence-Based Practice
identify a good match for your project and provide tips on
9a.m.-12p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
how to write a successful proposal.
Do you need to locate evidence to support your everyday
22 Get Ready to Do Research: Roadmap and Supports
practice? Are you thinking of starting a research project and need
(virtual class)
to know about searching the literature?
1p.m.-2p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
Fraser Health librarians will walk you through the essentials of
Are you interested in finding out how to get the support
developing a good question, selecting resources and forming
services you need to start on your research journey in Fraser
an effective search strategy.
Health?
27 Critical Appraisal of Evidence: Quantitative and
This workshop will outline how you can access support
Qualitative Research
services from the Department of Evaluation and Research
1p.m.-4p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
Services and the BC SUPPORT Unit Fraser Centre to help
you develop your research project. We will also go over Would you like to improve your skills in assessing evidence?
key requirements for conducting research to set you on Critical appraisal is a necessary part of working in a health
the path to success. Come to learn and be inspired! care environment. It helps one decide whether a piece of
30 The Research Process in Nine Steps information is reliable or can be applied in your setting. This
9a.m.-11p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register workshop will provide tips on how to assess journal articles
and make decisions about whether to use the information in
How can I get started in research? What is research, anyway?
them.
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your everyday health
care questions into a research project, this workshop will NOVEMBER 2020
show you the way. You’ll get an overview of a typical 05 Logic Models and Indicators
research project and try your hand at writing different 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
types of research questions.
Are you going to plan or evaluate a Fraser Health program
(includes initiatives, interventions, processes)?
OCTOBER 2020
06 Using Effective Knowledge Transfer and Exchange A logic model is the core of program planning and
Strategies evaluation. It illustrates what the program is planned to do
1p.m.-4p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register and accomplish. A logic model is a tool used to facilitate
transparency during the planning/evaluation process,
Do you need to justify a decision for your program (includes
anticipate unintended consequences and guide the selection
initiatives/interventions/processes)? Are you interested in
of outcomes. The workshop will cover basic components of
finding out how to translate your knowledge in effective ways
logic models and you will learn how to develop one for your
to influence decisions?
program.
continued...Aug.14/20
Workshop Schedule and Overview
http://fraserhealth.ca/research
Continuation of NOVEMBER 2020
17 Survey and Questionnaire Design
9a.m.-4p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
Continuation of DECEMBER 2020
Are you planning to do a survey? Are you looking for effective
08 Clinical Research 101
and useful strategies to create them?
12p.m.-1p.m. | Skype/ Lync | Register
Surveys are one of the most common ways to collect data,
Are you a research investigator or a member of a research team
but it’s harder to design a good survey than most people
preparing to participate in an industry sponsored study? Do you
would guess. To ensure that your survey will be effective
need guidance on how to manage an industry-sponsored study
and useful, this workshop will cover key elements such
from start-up to closeout?
as sample size, identifying which concepts to measure
and question types, as well as practical considerations for This workshop covers the many facets of clinical research
doing a survey in Fraser Health. from setting up a study to institutional approvals to study
conduct. It helps guide the researcher on their specific roles
24 Qualitative Designs for Research and Evaluation
and responsibilities and provide resources for managing the
1p.m.-4p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
clinical trials operation in a research site.
Are you planning to conduct a qualitative research or
08 Disseminating your Results: Poster and Oral
evaluation study but need some help in choosing which
Presentations
method to use?
1p.m.-4p.m. | Skype/ Lync | Register
Come to this workshop for an overview of qualitative
Are you presenting a poster at an upcoming conference? Do you
methods so you can choose the right one for your study.
quake in your boots at the thought of giving a presentation? Our
Find out how qualitative data can help to provide a depth
workshop will help you meet these challenges. And it’s not just for
of understanding about a subject area. In addition, you’ll
research!
learn how to collect qualitative data to ensure you can
answer your research or your evaluation question. Hands- We are often called on to present on the results of a project
on work will be included in this interactive workshop. at a work meeting or conference. Whether the presentation
is for research, evaluation or quality improvement, formal or
DECEMBER 2020 informal, oral or poster format, this workshop will give you tips
02 Analyzing Research Data Using Excel on how to approach all these situations with confidence.
9a.m.-3p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
JANUARY 2021
Are you proficient in using Excel 2016 and want to grow your
12 Designing Quantitative Research Projects
expertise in analyzing numerical data? Are you planning
9a.m.-12p.m. | Skype/ Lync | Register
to collect and analyze data for research, evaluation or
quality improvement projects? Are you interested in learning Would you like to learn about proper project design and data
strategies that ensure data accuracy? collection techniques for research projects?
This workshop is meant for participants familiar with This workshop tackles common design features for projects
Excel 2016 and heavily relies on hands-on and interactive that use numbers to answer questions. Statistics are used to
learning. It provides an overview of ways Excel can be analyze numbers, but what comes before analysis? Proper
used to organize and analyze your data. We will discuss project design and data collection techniques are key to
best practices in designing data spreadsheets and getting correct answers. This workshop will cover important
developing data dictionaries to help capture your data. design considerations, such as how to minimize bias and
Using mock data, we will use descriptive statistics to choose the right design for each question.
examine data distribution to determine the best analytical
test that would answer your question.Aug.04/20
Workshop Schedule and Overview
http://fraserhealth.ca/research
Continuation of JANUARY 2021
19 Finding Funding for Your Research (virtual class)
11a.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register
Do you have a really cool research idea but no time or money?
Continuation of FEBRUARY 2021
Is lack of funding keeping you from doing your research?
11 Setting up Research Spreadsheets and Building
Datasets
Believe it or not, there is a lot of research funding out 9a.m.-12p.m. | Central City | Register
there. However, it can be challenging to find the right
Are you a beginner in using Excel 2016 and the thought of setting
opportunities to fit your research needs and to write
up a research spreadsheet overwhelms you?
competitive proposals. This workshop will give an
overview of the research funding landscape, how to This workshop is designed to provide beginner participants
identify a good match for your project, and provide tips on with hands-on experience in setting up an Excel research
how to write a successful proposal. spreadsheet and starting to build a research dataset. We
will discuss best practices in designing data spreadsheets
FEBRUARY 2021 and developing data dictionaries to help capture your data,
02 Get Ready to Do Research: Roadmap and Supports followed by hands-on and interactive practice in designing
(virtual class) data spreadsheets and entering data.
11a.m.-12p.m. | Skype/Lync | Register 23 Everyday Evidence-Based Practice
Are you interested in finding out how to get the support 1p.m.-4p.m. | Central City | Register
services you need to start on your research journey in Fraser Do you need to locate evidence to support your everyday
Health? practice? Are you thinking of starting a research project and need
This workshop will outline how you can access support to know about searching the literature?
services from the Department of Evaluation and Research Fraser Health librarians will walk you through the essentials of
Services and the BC SUPPORT Unit Fraser Centre to help developing a good question, selecting resources and forming
you develop your research project. We will also go over an effective search strategy.
key requirements for conducting research to set you on
the path to success. Come to learn and be inspired! MARCH 2021
09 Best Practices for Retrospective Chart Review 03 Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
9a.m.-12p.m. | Central City | Register 9a.m.-12p.m. | Central City | Register
Are you planning to use data from medical records for Do you want to learn more about the process of conducting a
research, evaluation or quality improvement projects? meta-analysis or systematic review?
Curious to know the advantages/disadvantages of using This workshop is an introductory look at some of the steps and
secondary data such as medical records? Do you want to processes involved in these types of studies. Whether you’re
learn strategies that ensure data accuracy? new to research and want to join a research team with some
This workshop is designed to review the process of knowledge going in, or if you’re more seasoned at research
completing chart review from start to end. Topics such and are curious about the details around these types of
as standardization of data collection procedures, sample publications, this workshop is for you.
size, and sampling strategies will be discussed to ensure
that data collection processes produce reliable and
representative data.Aug.14/20
Workshop Schedule and Overview
http://fraserhealth.ca/research
APRIL 2021
13 How to Publish Your Work: Research, Evaluation
and Quality Improvement Projects
MAY 2021
9a.m.-12p.m. | Central City | Register
05 Accessing Health Data for Research
You’ve done your project, got your data, and are now 9a.m.-12p.m. | Central City | Register
wondering what to do with the results? Publish, of course!
Are you seeking ways of getting population and administrative
Come to this workshop for tips on becoming a published
data for your research or evaluation project ? What data sources
author.
are even out there?
Publishing in a journal is one way to make sure that your Learn about the different sources of data available in Fraser
research project has impact. And it looks great on your Health to support your research and evaluation projects.
resumé, too! This workshop will help you understand A review of data sources and access procedures will be
how journal publishing works, how to choose the right covered in this workshop along with the advantages and
journal, and how to maximize your chances for successfully disadvantages of using secondary data.
becoming a published author.
13 Focus Groups and Interviews
22 Logic Models and Indicators 9a.m.-4p.m. | Central City | Register
8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. | Central City | Register
The collection of opinions and beliefs from people is a rich
Are you going to plan or evaluate a Fraser Health program source of data for both research and evaluation projects. If
(includes initiatives, interventions, processes)? you’re interested in learning about focus groups as one way to
A logic model is the core of program planning and do this, this workshop is for you. You’ll get hands on practice
evaluation. It illustrates what the program is planned in being a moderator or a participant in a focus group and in
to do and accomplish. A logic model is a tool used to developing questions for this purpose.
facilitate transparency during the planning/evaluation
process, anticipate unintended consequences and guide
the selection of outcomes. The workshop will cover basic
components of logic models and you will learn how to
develop one for your program.
26 Analyzing Research Data Using Excel
9a.m.-3p.m. | Central City | Register
Are you proficient in using Excel 2016 and want to grow your
expertise in analyzing numerical data? Are you planning
to collect and analyze data for research, evaluation or
quality improvement projects? Are you interested in learning
strategies that ensure data accuracy?
This workshop is meant for participants familiar with
Excel 2016 and heavily relies on hands-on and interactive
learning. It provides an overview of ways Excel can be
used to organize and analyze your data. We will discuss
best practices in designing data spreadsheets and
developing data dictionaries to help capture your data.
Using mock data, we will use descriptive statistics to
examine data distribution to determine the best analytical
test that would answer your question.Aug.14/20
Library Services Workshops
http://library.fraserhealth.ca/
Library Lunch & Learn
Favourite Bookmarks from Library Staff
September 17, 2020 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync
By the end of this online session, you will know how to: Formula for Success: Increasing the Value of
• Find the best bookmarks pooled from our entire Library Services to Your Portfolio
Fraser Health Library Services staff October 29, 2020 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync
• Use tools for research discovery, data visualization By the end of this online session, you will know how to:
and more! • Gain insights into how the literature searching and
Register literature retrieval processes work
• Explain qualitative differences as they relate to
Graphic Medicine/Medical Video Games different literature searching methodologies
September 24, 2020 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync • Get the most out of library services literature search
By the end of this online session, you will know how to: and article retrieval
• Describe what Graphic Medicine and Medical Games • Find ways in which library services can enhance your
is, and is not portfolio, and support your role as leaders
• Explain the potential value of medical games/graphic Register
novels for patient education & communication
• Explain the potential value of medical games/graphic Subscribing to Journal Updates/Staying on
novels to staff education, learning and team-building Top of the Latest Research
• Illustrate ways that Graphic Medicine can encourage November 19, 2020 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync
staff wellness By the end of this online session, you will know how to:
Register • Create saved searches in EBSCO, Ovid, PubMed,
Google Scholar for journals, subject headings and
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: authors
Unanswerable Questions and How to Avoid • Use Fraser Health Library Services Evidence Updates
Them and contact liaison librarians who can help you keep
October 15, 2020 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync current
By the end of this online session, you will know how to: Register
• Decide what makes a “bad” question when
researching Finding Patient-Level Information Without
• Apply various search strategies to get at the research Consulting Dr. Google
you need January 21, 2021| 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync
Register By the end of this online session, you will know how to:
• Find key external patient resources, including mobile
apps
• Use the consumer health collection at Abbotsford
Regional Hospital library
• Identify freely available consumer publications
RegisterAug.14/20
Library Services Workshops
http://library.fraserhealth.ca/
Continuation of Library
Lunch & Learn
Pictures for Presentations
February 18, 2021 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync
By the end of this online session, you will know how to: Using Library Search Tools
• Learn about Canadian copyright and fair use Basic Level (30 Minutes) - ONLINE
• Properly give attribution for photos By the end of this online session, you will know how to:
• Find public domain and copyrighted images for use • Find the library web pages on Fraser Health Pulse
Register • Access electronic databases for published evidence
• Run searches using keywords
Journal Quality and Predatory Publishing • Find articles
March 18, 2021 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync • Contact library staff
By the end of this online session, you will know how to: Register
• Assess the quality and impact factor of journals
• Use tools for selecting journals Intermediate Level (30 Minutes) - ONLINE
• Explain predatory publishing and how to avoid these By the end of this online session, you will know how to:
journals • Find appropriate subject headings
Register • Combine subject headings and keywords to make
complex searches
Pro Tips for Lit Searching • Narrow your search using limits
April 15, 2021 | 12p.m.-12:30p.m. | Skype/Lync • Find your article from a citation
By the end of this online session, you will know how to: Register
• Locate recent articles on your desired topic efficiently Advanced Level (30 Minutes) - ONLINE
• Know basic search language to speed up your search By the end of this online session, you will know how to:
process • Use PICO to develop your search question
• Visit websites designed to help you discover new • Improve your search results with explode, major
research concept, wildcard, and truncation
Register • Find full text articles from outside the database
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