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The latest from the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training
Lunch and Learn: Data Services at NB-IRDT – What can we do for you?
Lindsey Gilbert
Posted: October 19, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Events
The New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) provides secure access to a variety of New Brunswick administrative data. Our data users include graduate students, researchers, clinicians, and representatives from government and industry and more. But where would someone start if they want to access NB-IRDT? How can data be shared with NB-IRDT? And how does one go about accessing these data? The NB-IRDT Data Services Team will present this session to answer these...
Introduction to Statistics 102: Drawing Conclusions
Sandra Magalhaes
Posted: September 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Events
Statistics provides a set of tools that can be used to develop insights and answer practical questions using data. How we draw conclusions from data was the focus of the second workshop in our Intro to Statistics series led by Dr. Sandra Magalhaes. This two-day course focused on developing an understanding of the statistical tools used to answer practical questions and provides an overview of methods to draw conclusions using statistics. It included a comprehensive introduction to topics...
Mental Health Impact of Covid 19 (Update) | Effets de la COVID-19 Sur la Santé Mentale (Mise à Jour)
Sandra Magalhaes
Posted: April 27, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Events
The research Pollara Strategic Insights and Mental Health Research Canada are conducting a series of 13 nationwide surveys to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Canadians. At NB-IRDT, we are focusing on how New Brunswickers responded. Previously, we reported on the results of Survey 2 (conducted in August 2020). This presentation focuses on the results of two additional surveys conducted in April 2021 and October 2021. In addition to investigating the social,...
Introduction to Statistics: Describing Data 101
Sandra Magalhaes
Posted: April 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Events
Statistics provides a set of tools that can be used to gain insight and answer practical questions using data, which always begins with describing data. This two-part course prestented by Dr. Sandra Magalhaes, (i) focuses on developing an understanding of the basic tools used to explore and describe data, and (ii) provides an overview of methods to generate and present summary statistics. The course includes a comprehensive introduction to statistical topics ranging from identifying different...
Eimeg Tan Tleiaoltieg (We Are Home Where We Belong): Home For Life: An applied research study supporting independent living for Elsipogtog First Nations Elders
Dr. Jennifer Dobbelsteyn, Donna Augustine
Posted: March 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Events
The research The aim of this research study was to explore the needs of Elders living at Elsipogtog First Nation (largest First Nation Community in New Brunswick) and understand the services and support they need to continue to live in their own homes as long as possible. The population of Elders in First Nations in Canada is estimated to skyrocket in the coming decade, so this research is timely and crucial. A unique approach to the research was developed, using a community-based research...
Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis
Herb Emery
Posted: March 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Events
Cost benefit analysis, or CBA for short, refers to a consideration of the costs and benefits of taking one course of action relative to another – including taking no action at all. Increasingly, decision makers are taking interest in cost-effective, value-for-money solutions and other ideas related to economic efficiency. However, CBA is not always straightforward to apply. There are several different ways to value interventions and spending decisions that depend on context and who the...
Technology-enabled Platform for Proactive Regular Senior-Centric Health Assessments | Plateforme technologique pour des évaluations régulières et proactives de la santé des personnes âgées
Erik Scheme
Posted: February 23, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Events
The research Hospitalizations and other negative health events are detrimental to seniors’ health and costly to the healthcare system. Proactive health monitoring may help seniors avoid negative health events and remain safely in their homes for longer. Many seniors do not have the skills, knowledge, or technology to regularly monitor their health at their own at home. Without regular, proactive health monitoring, we cannot identify seniors at risk of negative health outcomes (like...
Introduction to Knowledge Transfer
April English
Posted: February 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Knowledge Transfer (KT) is a process that helps facilitate moving research (what we know) into action (what we do). It involves processes and strategies that ensure knowledge is understandable, accessible, and can benefit a range of audiences. This involves dissemination (sharing research evidence) and can sometimes involve implementation (application of research evidence). One important skill that can assist effective KT is plain language: a type of communication your audience can understand...