Find out more about the Nursing Handoff Study supported by the ۲ݮƵ Nursing Collaborative - Newton/JGH Foundation!
This study examined nurses’ change-of-shift handoff and clinical judgements regarding patient’s risk of deterioration as well as the interactions during handoff on medical and surgical units.Learn more about the study in our recent publications and/or upcoming oral presentation
Recent publications:
Lavoie, P., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Frunchak, V. et Clarke, S. P. (2021). Nurses’ experience of handoffs on four Canadian medical and surgical units: A shared accountability for knowing and safeguarding the patient.Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(10), 4156-4169.
Lavoie, P., Clarke, S. P., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Cosencova, L., & Frunchak, V. (2020, Jul 9). Nursing handoffs and clinical judgments regarding patient risk of deterioration: A mixed methods study. J Clin Nurs.
Lavoie, P., Clarke, S. P., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Mailhot, T., Fontaine, G., & Frunchak, V. (2020, Jul - Aug). Nurses' judgments of patient risk of deterioration at change-of-shift handoff: Agreement between nurses and comparison with early warning scores. Heart & Lung, 49(4), 420-425.
Upcoming oral presentation for the International Council of Nurses 2021 Congress, Online, November 2021 ICN Congress 2021 | ICN - International Council of Nurses Nurses’ experience of handoffs on medical and surgical units: Sharing accountability for knowing and safeguarding the patient. Concurrent session, International Council of Nurses 2021 Congress, online
Other Collaborative Publications
Bernard L., Biron A., Lavigne G., Frechette J., Bernard A. Mitchell J. Lavoie-Tremblay M. (2018). An exploratory study of patient safety, biological risk management and infection control practices of healthcare professionals. Journal of Advanced Nursing,74(4), 827-837.
Bernard, L., Briand, A., Biron, A., & Lavoie-Tremblay, M. (2017). Exploring Canadians' and Europeans' health care professionals' perception of biological risks, patient safety, and professionals' safety practices.The Health Care Manager,36(2), 129–139.
Boitor, M., Ballard, A., Emed, J., Le May, S., & Gélinas Céline. (2020). Risk factors for severe opioid-induced respiratory depression in hospitalized adults: a case–control study.Canadian Journal of Pain,4(1), 103–110.
Clausen, C., Emed, J., Frunchak, V., Purden, M. LEAP-IN: A leadership development program for nurse managers in an academic network. Conference abstract for 2018 Canadian Health Human Resources Network Conference, Gatineau, QC
Clausen, C., Emed, J., Frunchak, V., Purden, M., & Bruno, F. S. (2019). Toward resilient nurse leaders: The leadership-in-action program in nursing (LEAP-IN). Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.), 32(3), 40-56.
Gélinas, C., Ferland, C. E., & Daoust, R. (2018). Short-term and long-term consequences of opioid use for the treatment of acute pain: Appropriate practices to improve safety and clinical outcomes. Symposium, 39th Scientific Annual Meeting, Canadian Pain Society, Montréal, Québec, May 23-25. Abstract published in Canadian Journal of Pain 2018:2(1);A26-A27
Lavoie, P., Clarke, S. P., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Mailhot, T., & Frunchak, V. (2018). Acceptability and feasibility of recruitment and data collection in a field study of hospital nurses’ handoffs using mobile devices.Pilot and Feasibility Studies,4(1).
Lavoie, P., Clarke, S. P., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Mailhot, T., … Frunchak, V. (2020). Nurses' judgments of patient risk of deterioration at change-of-shift handoff: Agreement between nurses and comparison with early warning scores.Heart & Lung : The Journal of Critical Care,2020 Feb 25.
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Cyr, G., Primeau, G., & Aubé, T. (2019). Nurse leaders’ perceptions of the impact of their participation in a reflective practice program. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 9(4), 38-47.
Lavoie-Tremblay M, Filion F., Cyr G., Aube T., Laporte G. (2020). The perceptions of community-based organizations collaborating with nursing faculty to promote students’ public health nursing competencies. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice. Volume 10(8), p. 58-65.
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Maheu, C., Octeau, D., Primeau, G., & Lavigne, G. L. (2019). Evaluation of a mentorship program for new and more-experienced nursing faculty. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 9(7) 1-8.
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Sanzone, L., Primeau, G., & Lavigne, G. L. (2019). Group mentorship programme for graduating nursing students to facilitate their transition: A pilot study. Journal of Nursing Management, 27(1), 66-74. doi:10.1111/jonm.12649
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Sanzone, L., Aubé, T., Bigras, C., Cyr, G., & Primeau, G. (2020). A university/healthcare institution mentorship programme: improving transition to practice for students. Journal of Nursing Management, (2020).
Marchionni, C., Aube, T., Gauthier, M., & Lavoie-Tremblay, M. (2018). Development of a vascular access and infusion nursing curriculum for entry-to-practice baccalaureate students. Vascular Access, 12(3), 13–22.
Smith, R., Andrews, S., Oliver, & C, Chambers-Evans, J. (2018). Putting reflective practice into action: A case study. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 8, 10: 36-47.
Conferences, Poster Presentations, Guest Lectures
Biron A, Frunchak V., Clausen C., Murray L. Lavoie-Tremblay M. (2018). Collaboration entre les milieux cliniques et universitaires : L’exemple du réseau ۲ݮƵ. Oral Presentation at the Secrétariat International des Infirmières et Infirmiers de l'Espace Francophone Annual Conference, Bordeaux, France June 2018
Boccardi, S., Bédard, D., & Carapetian, M. (2019, June). Guiding Students in the Implementation of an Early Warning System (EWS) on a Medical and a Surgical Unit. CNS National Conference. Oral presentation at the meeting of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Association of Canada, Hamilton, Canada
Bruno, F., Clausen, C., *Emed, J., Purden, P., Frunchak, V. LEAP-IN: Évaluation d’un Programme de Développement de Leadership chez les Infirmières Gestionnaires.Poster Presentation at the Secrétariat International des Infirmières et Infirmiers de l'Espace Francophone Annual Conference, Bordeaux, France June 2018
Chevrier, A., Armistead, C., Arnaert, A., Biron, A., Clausen, C., Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Maheu, C. & Oliver, C. (2019, September). Strengthening faculty development: The ۲ݮƵ Nursing Collaborative for Education and Innovation in Patient-and Family-Centered Care. 5th International Conference on Faculty Development in the Health Professions. Poster presented at the 5th International Conference on Faculty Development in the Health Professions. Ottawa, Canada.
Clausen, C. (2020, January). Building a leadership orientation at the institutional level. NUR2 611 Leadership Policy Development. Invited guest lecture presented at NUR2 611 class at ۲ݮƵ University, Montreal, Canada.
Clausen, C. & Castiglione, S.A. (2020, Nov 24-26).The Leadership in Action Program in Nursing Education (LEAP-IN (ED))-Promoting a tailored experiential approach to develop nurses as change agents.Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Clausen, C., Emed, J., Frunchak, V., Purden, M., LEAP-IN: A leadership development program for nurse managers in an academic network. 2018 Canadian Health Human Resources Network Conference, Gatineau, QC
Clausen, C., *Emed, J., Frunchak, V., Purden, M., Bruno, F. LEAP-IN: Formation en leadership chez les infirmieres gestionnaires d'un reseau de sante universitaire. Oral Presentation at the Secrétariat International des Infirmières et Infirmiers de l'Espace Francophone Annual Conference, Bordeaux, France June 2018
Clausen, C., Emed, J., Frunchak, V., Purden, M. (2019, October). Courage in action: Advancing nurse leaders’ capabilities to manage turbulent times in healthcare with LEAP-IN. International Leadership Association 21st Global Conference. Oral presentation conducted at the meeting of the International Leadership Association, Ottawa, Canada.
Clausen, C., Emed, J., Frunchak, V., Purden, M., & Sol Bruno, F. (2019, November). Vers un leadership infirmier résilient: le programme de leadership en action en soins infirmiers (LEAP-IN). Congrès 2019 de l’Ordre des infirmières et des infirmiers du Québec. Oral presentation presented at the national conference of L’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), Montreal, Canada.
Clausen C., Lavoie-Tremblay, Biron A., Frunchak, & Murray, L. (2018). Strengthening academic nursing networks: The ۲ݮƵ Nursing Collaborative for Education and Innovation in Patient- and Family-Centered Care. 2018 CASN Canadian Nursing Education Conference. Oral presentation at the meeting of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Toronto, Canada.
Clausen, C., Lavoie-Tremblay., M., Primeau, M.D., Frunchak, V., Purden, M., & Emed, J. (2018, October). Nurses' perceptions of the impact of reflective practice sessions that use a Strengths-based Nursing value driven approach. Haute École de Santé Vaude. Oral presentation at the meeting of HESAV, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Clausen C., Lavoie-Tremblay, Biron A., Frunchak, & Murray, L. (2018). Strengthening academic nursing networks: The ۲ݮƵ Nursing Collaborative for Education and Innovation in Patient- and Family-Centered Care. 2018 CASN Canadian Nursing Education Conference. Oral presentation at the meeting of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Toronto, Canada.
Clausen, C., Lavoie-Tremblay. M., Primeau, M.D. Frunchak, V., Purden, M., & Emed, J. Nurses' perceptions of the impact of reflective practice sessions that use a Strengths-Based Nursing value driven approach. Poster presented at Nursing Explorations 2018 Conference, Montreal, Canada.
Clausen, C., Primeau, M.D., & Lavoie-Tremblay, M. (2019, November). Co-création d’un modèle logique dans une démarche d’amélioration continue: Le cas du Strengths-based nursing. Congrès 2019 de l’Ordre des infirmières et des infirmiers du Québec. Oral presentation presented at the national conference of L’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), Montreal, Canada.
Gélinas, C. Risk factors of opioid-related respiratory depression in adult acute care settings. 39th Scientific Annual Meeting, Canadian Pain Society. Canadian Pain Society, Montreal, Quebec.
Laporte G., Gausden D., Filion F., Lavoie-Tremblay M. (2018). Community-Academic Partnerships: Collaboration between Academic Institutions and their Community Partners According to the Authentic Partnership Framework. Research Institute ۲ݮƵ University Health Centre Summer Student Research Day.
Laughrea, E., Leblanc, M.E., Clausen, C., Mailhot, T. (2019, November). La prise en charge infirmière du délirium chez les personnes âgées hospitalisées en soins aigus. Poster presented at the national conference of L’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), Montreal, Canada.
Lavoie, P., Clausen, C., Clarke, S. & Emed, J. (2019, November). L’influence du rapport sur le jugement clinique infirmier. Congrès 2019 de l’Ordre des infirmières et des infirmiers du Québec. Oral presentation at the meeting of l’Ordre des infirmières et des infirmiers du Québec, Montréal, Canada.
Lavoie, P., Clarke, S., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Mailhot, T., & Frunchak, V. (2018, November). Feasibility and acceptability of a mixed methods study of nursing handoffs using mobile devices. Poster presented at Nursing Explorations 2018 Conference, Montreal, Canada.
Lavoie, P., Clarke, S., Clausen, C., Purden, M., Emed, J., Frunchak, V. L'influence du rapport infirmier sur le jugement clinique infirmier: Resultats preliminaire d'une etude mixte. Oral Presentation at the Secrétariat International des Infirmières et Infirmiers de l'Espace Francophone Annual Conference, Bordeaux, France June 2018
Lavoie, P., Clausen, C., The handoff study: An illustration of the research cycle and mixed methods. Oral presentation for NUR1 312. October 23, 2018. Duff Theatre, Neurological Hospital, Montreal, QC
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Biron, A., Chevrier, A., Clausen, C., Frunchak, V. & Oliver, C. (2019, May). Collaboration en sciences infirmières des milieux cliniques et universitaire de ۲ݮƵ pour le développement de la discipline infirmière. 87e Congrès de l’Association francophone pour le savoir. Oral presentation at the meeting of the Association Francophone pour le Savoir. Gatineau, Canada.
Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Sanzone, L.,, Murray, L., Frunchak, V., & Primeau, G. (2018, June). Partenariat université et milieux cliniques pour une meilleure transition des nouvelles infirmières. Congrès des infirmières et infirmiers francophones. Oral presentation at the meeting of the Secrétariat International des Infirmières et Infirmiers de l'Espace Francophone, Bordeaux, France.
Octeau D., Primeau G., Lavigne G., Lavoie-Tremblay M. (2018). Evaluation of the Ingram School of Nursing Faculty Mentorship Program. Research Institute ۲ݮƵ University Health Centre Summer Student Research Day. Poster Presentation. August 13th. Research Institute. ۲ݮƵ University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec.
Primeau, M.D., Clausen, C., & Lavoie-Tremblay, M. (2019, August). Co-création d’un modèle logique dans une démarche d’amélioration continue: Le cas du Strengths-based nursing. Congrès International CALASS. Oral presentation at the meeting of the Association Latine pour l’Analyse des Systèmes de Santé, Montreal, Canada.
Sanzone, L, Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Bilodeau, I. (2017) : Collaboration des milieux cliniques et académiques pour une meilleur transition des étudiants finissants vers le travail de nouvelles infirmières. Congrès de l’OIIQ – atelier thématique. November 21, 2017 Montreal, QC
Sanzone, L., Lavoie-Tremblay, M. (2018). Nightingale Fellows Program: An Inter-establishment collaboration between academic & clinical settings allowing for a smoother transition from student nurse to new clinician. 2018 CASN Canadian Nursing Education Conference. May 28, 2018, Montreal, QC