Presentations (2000-2006)

Presentations - 2006

1. Edwards, N. Working towards evidence-based programs across professional boundaries: The good, the bad, the ugly. Clinical Nursing Research Conference, University of Ottawa. Ottawa, Ontario. June 2006. Keynote.

2. Mill, J., Austin, W., Chaw-Kant, J., Dumont-Smith, C., Edwards, N., Jackson, J., Leonard, L., MacLean, L., Reintjes, F. The stigma within the stigma: Accessing health services when you are living with HIV. CIHR, Institute of Gender and Health. Edmonton, Alberta. May 2006.

3. Edwards, N. Towards systems change: A multiple intervention approach to translate research into practice. University of Ottawa, Graduate Seminar. Ottawa, Ontario. March 2006. 

4. Edwards, N. Building and Nurturing Communities of Practice. Seniors Health Research Transfer Network Linking Caregivers, Researchers & Policy Makers. Toronto, Ontario. March 2006. Keynote

5. Edwards, N. Evaluation of community based health interventions in a policy context: A Canadian perspective. Valuing Evaluation Evidence in the Policy Process: A workshop of the Effectiveness of Community Interventions Project. Public Health Agency of Canada, Third National Workshop. Montreal. February 2006. 

6. Edwards, N., & Frankish, J. Challenges and solutions for developing and implementing programs. How do we measure outcomes? Vancouver Coastal Health. Health Promotion, Prevention & Population Health: Working Towards a Common Understanding. Richmond, BC. February 2006. Keynote

7. Riley, B., Edwards, N. Café “MIP”: Conversations about how principles of Multiple Intervention Programs can improve public health research, policy and practice. Canadian Public Health Association 97th Annual Conference: What determines the public’s health. Vancouver, British Columbia. May 2006.

Presentations - 2005

8. Edwards, N. What can research contribute to the local health integration network? University of Ottawa Applied Health & Social Research Network. (Panel presentation). Third Annual Symposium. "Fostering Research Connections." Ottawa. December 2005. Invited.

9. Kothari, A., MacLean, L., & Edwards, N. Increasing Capacity for Knowledge Exchange: Understanding How Some Researchers Engage Policy-Makers. 4th Canadian Cochrane Symposium. Montreal, QC. December 2005.

10. Edwards, N. Consultation Visit: Internationalizing a Nursing Research Internship. Pan

11. Edwards, N. Developing Programs of Research. Seminar. University of West Indies, Jamaica. November 2005.

12. Edwards, N. Multiple Intervention Research Framework in Clinical Practice. University of West Indies, Jamaica. November 2005.

13. Edwards, N. Asthma and Multiple Interventions. University of West Indies, Jamaica. November 2005.

14. Edwards, N. The Role of the CHSRF/CIHR Nursing Chair in Community Health Nursing: Strategy and Impact. VisitingScholar, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. October 2005.

15. Edwards, N. Falls prevention in ERs and ambulatory care settings. Montreal Neurological Hospital. October 2005. Invited

16. Edwards, N. Examining the Impact of Best Practice Guidelines Using a Systems Approach: Implications for Assessing Clinical Outcomes. GRISIM, University of Montreal. October 2005. Invited

17. Lang, A., Edwards, N., & Shamian, J. Fast-Tracking Research Findings into Service Programs and Policy--Improving the Care of Bereaved Families: A Strategic Think-Tank". From Cure to Prevention: Bringing Together the Partners for Change. Banff, AB. September 2005.

18. Downey, A., & Edwards, N. Using Nursing Best Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Cost Savings. From Cure to Prevention: Bringing Together the Partners for Change. Banff, AB. September 2005.

19. Edwards, N. Investing in multi-level and multi-strategy disease and illness prevention. Keynote address. From Cure to Prevention: Bringing Together the Partners for Change. Banff, AB. September 2005. Invited

20. Hamel, N., Kothari, A., Edwards, N., Valaitis, R., & Legault, F. CHNet-Works! Linking Community Health Nursing Researchers and Decision-Makers. Canadian Public Health Association 96th Annual Conference. Ottawa. September 2005. (Poster presentation).

21. Legault, F., Hamel, N., Kothari, A., Edwards, N., & Valaitis, R. Community Health Networks: Linking Research and Policy. 6th International Conference on the Scientific Basis of Health Services. Montreal, QC. September 2005. (Poster presentation).

22. St-Pierre, I., Davies, B., Edwards, N., & Griffin, P. Organizational Factors Related to the Revision of Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of Best Practice Guidelines. Promoting Evidence-Based Nursing: Innovation for Nursing Practice. Sigma Theta Tau International. International Evidence-Based Practice Pre-conference. Hawaii, USA. July 2005. (Poster Presentation)

23. Gifford, W., Davies, B., Edwards, N., & Griffin, P. Nursing leadership and support for evidence-based decision making: Creating conditions that facilitate practice innovations. Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Nursing Best Practice Guidelines: 3rd Biennial International Conference on Nursing Best Practice Guidelines. June 2005.

24. Fahey, K.E., Edwards, N., & Benjamin, K. A Discussion of Successful Aging with Seniors in Ottawa. Successful Aging Ottawa: Building Partnerships in Healthy Aging. Successful Aging Ottawa Symposium. June 2005.

25. Gifford, W., Davies, B., Edwards, N., & Griffin, P. Leadership strategies to sustain knowledge transfer of best practice guidelines. University of Ottawa Third Annual Clinical Nursing Research Conference: Knowledge Transfer-- Strategies for Success. May 2005.

26. St-Pierre, I., Davies, B., Edwards, N., & Griffin, P. Policy and Procedure Modification: An Organizational Strategy to Implement Best Practice Guidelines.. University of Ottawa Third Annual Clinical Nursing Research Conference: Knowledge Transfer--Strategies for Success. May 2005.

27. Edwards, N. Research, Practice and Decision-Making: A Journey into Research. Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference. Toronto. May 2005.

28. Grinspun, D., Virani, T., Edwards, N., & Davies, B. Best Practice Guidelines: A Phenomenal Journey! International Council of Nurses (ICN) Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. May 2005.

29. Danseco, E., Davies, B., & Edwards, N. A Framework for the Evaluation of Nursing Best Practice Guidelines: Dreams and Realities. University of Ottawa Health Sciences Symposium 2005. Ottawa. May 2005.

30. Davies, B., Edwards, N., Virani, T., Ploeg, J., Skelly, J., Griffin, P., Versteeg, C., & Gifford, W. Evaluation of the sustainability of Nursing Best Practice Guidelines. University of Ottawa Health Sciences Symposium 2005. Ottawa. May 2005.

31. Edwards, N. Population Health: What’s in a Name? VON Canada Education and Reflection Retreat. Toronto. March 2005. (Invited)

32. Lockett, D., Edwards, N., Sveistrup, H., Gallagher, E., Scott, V., Robitaille, Y., Maki, B., & Trickey, F. Stair Study: Stair Use and Stair Safety among Community Living Seniors. Fall Prevention Symposium, Ottawa. February 2005. (Invited)

Presentations - 2004

 

33. Edwards, N. How to Prepare a Grant for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research that Reviewers Will Find Hard to Refuse. Visiting Nursing Research Scholar. Seminar/Workshop II for faculty and graduate students. University of Windsor. November 2004.

34. Edwards, N. Preventing Falls and Fall-Related Injuries: Are Assistive Devices Worth the Expense? Visiting Nursing Research Scholar. Major public talk. University of Windsor. November 2004.

35. Edwards, N. Making the Connection: Establishing Research Teams and Developing Programs of Research. Visiting Nursing Research Scholar. Seminar/Workshop I for nursing faculty and graduate students. University of Windsor. November 2004

36. Edwards, N. Using Research to Shape Future Directions for Public Health Nursing Programs and Practice. Shaping the Future of Public Health Nurses' Primary Health Care Practice, Knowledge Sharing Forum, Halifax. October 2004.

37. Gifford, W., Davies, B., Edwards, N., & Griffin, P. Leadership to Sustain Knowledge Transfer. Building Community through Research. 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 2004.

38. Davies, B., Dobbins, M., Edwards, N., Griffin, P., Ploeg, J., Skelly, J., Virani, T., Versteeg, C., & Gifford, W. Sustained and Expanded Use of Research in Nursing: Definitions and Indicators. Building Community through Research. 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 2004.

39. Davies, B., Edwards, N., Dobbins, M., Griffin, P., Ploeg, J., Skelly, J., Helliwell, B., & St. Pierre, I. An Evaluation Framework to Assess the Impact of Implementing Best Practice Guidelines. Building Community through Research. 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 2004.

40. Votta, E., Edwards, N., Lockett, D., & Tugwell, P. Health disparities and injury prevention: A new, old, or different perspective to the problem of falls? Population Health in Our Communities. Canadian Public Health Association 95th Annual Conference, St. John's, June 2004. (Poster)

41. Degner, L., Edwards, N., Lander, J., & O'Brien-Pallas, L.L. Getting Down to It: How to Improve Practice. Plenary Session, CNA Biennial Convention, St. John's, June 2004.

42. Edwards, N., & Neufeld, V. Panel discussion: Global Health Research - The Contriubtion of Canadian Nurses. Plenary Session, CNA Biennial Convention, St. John's, June 2004.

43. Kothari, A., Edwards, N., Votta, L. & Ashley A. Minimize Confounding or Promoting Synergies? Balancing Design with Effectiveness in Tobacco Programs. Ontario Tobacco Research Unit Conference. May 2004.

44. Edwards, N., O'Brien-Pallas, L., Meyer, R., Bryant-Lukosius, D., Kothari, A., & DiCenso, A. Building Research Capacity: Role of Nursing Research Chairs. Canadian Nursing Research Conference, Symposium. London, ON. May 2004.

45. Gifford, W., Davies, B., Edwards, N., & Griffin, P. Nursing Leadership and Knowledge Transfer: A Critical Review of the Literature. Clinical Nursing Research Conference. Ottawa, May 2004.

46. Smith, D., Edwards, N., & MacMillan, K. Knowledge Transfer to Aboriginal Perinatal Policy: A Case Study of Lessons Learned. Clinical Nursing Research Conference. Ottawa, May 2004.

47. Versteeg, C., Gifford, W., Davies, B., Edwards, N., Ploeg, J., Skelly, J., Dobbins, M., Griffin, P., & Virani, T. Indicators of Sustained and Expanded Use of Best Practice Guidelines: A Composite Score Sheet. Second Annual University of Ottawa Nursing Research Conference. Ottawa, May 2004.

48. Meagher-Stewart, D., Aston, M., Edwards, N., Smith, D., Young, L., & Woodford, E. The Voices and Wisdom of Public Health Nurses in Primary Health Care in Nova Scotia. National Primary Health Care Conference. (Poster Presentation) Winnipeg, May 2004.

49. Benzies, K.M., Edwards, N., Tough, S., Donnelly, C., & Thompson, S. Community-University partnerships to improve outcomes for children living with the consequences of poverty. The Community Connection: Improving Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan Scholarship Exchange Conference. Calgary, March 2004.

Presentations - 2003

 

50. Presentations - 2003 Edwards, N. Towards systems change: A Multiple Intervention Approach to Translate Research into Practice. University of Alberta, Margaret Scott Wright Research Day. Edmonton, November 2003 (Keynote, Invited)

51. Mill, J., & Edwards, N. Mentorship in Nursing Research. University of Alberta, Margaret Scott Wright Research Day. Edmonton, November 2003

52. Edwards, N., & Mill J. Reflections on Research Mentorship. CASN Conference, Toronto. November 2003.

53. Danseco, E., Edwards, N., Davies,B., Ploeg, J., & Skelly, J. Poster presentation. University of Ottawa Applied Health & Social Research Network symposium, "Fostering Research Connections". November 2003

54. Edwards, N. Getting canes & grab bars out of the closet. KLARU 3rd Annual Conference-Promoting Well-Being in Older People: Environment, Body, Mind, & Spirit, Toronto. October 2003 (Invited) Powerpoint presentation (2.7 Mb)

55. Lockett, D., Bonnenfant, D., Asselin, G., & Edwards, N. Challenges and opportunities: Setting up falls prevention initiatives in community agencies and Legions. Canadian Association on Gerontology Annual Meeting. October, 2003. (Invited)

56. Boudreau, M.L., Edwards, N., Lockett, D., Sveistrup, H., Toal-Sullivan, D., & Von Zweck, C. Expanding the circle: Involving businesses in changing attitudes about assistive devices and falls prevention. Canadian Association on Gerontology Annual Meeting. October 2003.

57. Edwards, N., & Davies, B. Putting Best Practices to the Test: The Results Are... Best Practice Guidelines 2nd International Conference, Markham, ON June 2003. (Keynote)

58. Cragg, B., Edwards, N., Song, L.X., Zhao, Y., & Zou, D.H. Preparing for web based education for nurses in China: A survey of nurses in Tianjin on sources of nursing knowledge, and access and attitudes to computers and the Internet. Canadian Association of Distance Education Conference, Newfoundland, June 2003.

59. Edwards, N. Tackling the Underlying Complexity of Community Health Problems by Using Mixed Methods. Keynote address, 2003 PEI Health Research Forum, May 2003 (Invited)

60. Edwards, N. Reactor Panel (Research) member, Promoting Health - Intervention Strategies from Socio-Behavioural Research, S.L. Syme. CPHI Council and CIHR - Institute of Population and Public Health Institute Advisory Board, Dalhousie University, May 2003 (Invited)

61. Edwards, N. Putting Evidence to Work: The Public Health Perspective. CPHA Conference, Calgary, May 2003 (Invited)

62. Kothari, A., & Edwards, N.. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: "Context" in health research and multiple intervention programs. CPHA Conference, Calgary, May 2003 (Invited)

63. Meagher-Stewart, D., Aston, M., Edwards, N., Smith, D., Young, L., & Woodford, E. Primary Health Care Practice of Public Health Nurses and Health Care Reform in Nova Scotia. CPHA 94th Annual Conference, Calgary, May 2003.

64. Lockett, D., Edwards, N., & Sveistrup, H. Stair use as a means of active living or a risky proposition for seniors? BC Injury Prevention Conference, Richmond, BC, April 9-11, 2003.

65. Lockett, D., Edwards, N., & Sveistrup, H. Working with community partners to prevent falls. Poster Presentation, BC Injury Prevention Conference, Richmond, BC, April 9-11, 2003.

66. Sveistrup, H., Lockett, D., Edwards, N., & Aminzadeh, F. Optimal grab bar placement for seniors. Poster Presentation, BC Injury Prevention Conference, Richmond, BC, April 2003.

67. Edwards, N. The Journey, The Tools, The Destination. Plenary Session III, Panel No. 2, 2003 Nursing Leadership Conference, February 2003. (Invited)

Presentations - 2002

 

68. Presentations - 2002 Riley, B., d'Avernas, J., & Edwards, N. The Ontario Heart Health Program: Evidence-based Recommendations for Continuation and Modification. Public Health Education Days on the Preliminary Evaluation Report & Handout. Toronto. November 2002

69. Bryant-Lukosius, D., DiCenso, A., Edwards, N., Irvine Doran, D., O'Brien- Pallas, L., & Rukholm, E. Ontario Training Centre in Health Services and Policy Research: An Educational Opportunity for Nurses and Decision- Maker Partners. RNAO International Conference on Nursing Education. October 2002.

70. Riley, B., d'Avernas, J., & Edwards, N. Policy Recommendations for Heart Health Promotion in Ontario: Will the process influence the uptake? 6th National Health Promotion Conference on Links Between Research and Policy, Victoria, April 2002

71. Edwards, N. Strengthening Community Health Programs: Tackling Issues of Dose, Intensity and Reach. McMullen Lecture, Dalhousie University. March, 2002. (Invited)

72. Edwards, N. Lessons from the Field: Collaborative Health Research. Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation workshop. March, 2002. (Invited)

73. Edwards, N. Fall Prevention for Seniors: Programs Informed by Research. Capital Health Region, Symposium, Edmonton. March, 2002 (Keynote, invited)

74. Edwards, N. Comprehensive Fall Prevention Programs. Capital Health Region, Symposium, Edmonton. March, 2002 (Invited Panel)

75. Edwards, N. Fall Prevention for Seniors: Epidemiology and Best Practices. Capital Health Region, Symposium, Edmonton. March, 2002. (Invited)

Presentations - 2001

 

76. Presentations - 2001 Edwards, N. Multiple interventions in maternal child research. Maternal Child Nurse Researchers Forum, University of Ottawa. November, 2001 (Invited)

77. Edwards, N., Evans, S. Strategies for promotion of multi-site research. Maternal Child Nurse Researchers Forum, University of Ottawa. November, 2001 (Invited Panel)

78. Edwards, N. Best Practice Guidelines Project Methodology: An Evaluation Perspective. Best Practice Guidelines: Shaping the Future of Nursing - Issues in Development, Implementation, Evaluation and Dissemination, International Conference, Toronto. October 16-19, 2001. (Invited)

79. Edwards, N., & Davies, B. Evaluation of Best Practices in the Best Practice Guidelines Project, Cycle 1 - Preliminary Findings. Best Practice Guidelines: Shaping the Future of Nursing - Issues in Development, Implementation, Evaluation and Dissemination, International Conference, Toronto. October 16-19, 2001. (Invited)

80. Edwards, N. Tackling Smoking During Pregnancy and Postpartum: The Way Forward. Nova Scotia Communities Taking Action to Increase Community Awareness and Action to Positively Impact Nova Scotia's #1 Preventable Health Risk--Tobacco. Provincial Tobacco Conference, October 11-12, 2001. (Invited)

81. Edwards, N. Developing and Evaluating Best Practice Guidelines: Perspectives, Pitfalls and Policies. McMaster University, October 3, 2001 (Keynote)

82. Edwards, N. Evaluating Multiple Interventions in Community Health: An Epidemiological Conundrum. McMaster University, March 15, 2001 (Distinguished Alumni Lecture - Invited)

83. Edwards, N., Improving Best Practice for Nurses in Ontario: The Experience of Developing, Implementing and Evaluating 17 Guidelines, RNAO: A Platform for our Profession and our Practice, Moderator: Davies, B., University of Ottawa, February 26, 2001 (Invited).

Presentations - 2000

 

84. Presentations - 2000 Edwards, N. Multiple Interventions and Decision Support Tools. Decision Support Tools for the Design of Multiple Intervention Programs Workshop, Ottawa. December 13, 2000.

85. Edwards, N. Multiple Interventions: Challenges for Community Health Program Design and Evaluation. Dalhousie University, November 21, 2000 (Invited)

86. Riley, B., D'Avernas, J., Edwards, N., & Gough, M. Design of the Provincial Evaluation of the Ontario Heart Health Program. Canadian Heart Health Network meeting, November, 2000.

87. Edwards, N. Using Research in the Real World--Fall Prevention for Seniors: Meeting the Community Health Challenge with Multi-Component Interventions, London, ON, November 6, 2000 (Invited).

88. Edwards, N., & Lockett, D. A Multiple Intervention Approach to Reducing Stair-Related Falls and Promoting Greater Independence. Canadian Association on Gerontology Pre-Conference Workshop, October 26, 2000.

89. Rootman, I., Edwards, N., Feather, J., Ronson, B., & Roelofs, S. International Health Promotion: Lessons from Some CIDA-Funded Projects, CPHA/OPHA Conference "Health for All in the Year 2000", Ottawa, October 25, 2000.

90. Edwards, N., Gurd, G., Lockett, D., Leonard, L., & Simpson, J. The dissemination and uptake of best practices in community health: A report of a national project, Canadian Public Health Association Conference, October 24, 2000.