Ongoing Research Projects

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Utilization of Canadian EDs
This multi-centre study aims to quantify and characterize the use of EDs by children and to collect data on ED utilization by children through Canada, in the periods before, during, and after the pandemic.

Measuring Workload of Pediatric Emergency Physician with a Questionnaire Survey Using the NASA Task Load Index (TLX)
This study aims to develop a physician-centered Standardized Workload Assessment Metric for Pediatric Emergency Departments (SWAMPED). Using the NASA Task Load Index (NASA-TLX), a validated multidimensional workload measurement, SWAMPED will assign an overall workload score to each patient based on the workload of their care. This approach aims to better align patient needs with current staffing capacity to enhance efficiency and distribute workload evenly, preventing provider overload.

Evaluating the predictive validity of MyHEARTSMAP-C: a psychosocial self-assessment tool for mental health concerns in Chinese Canadian youth
The MyHEARTSMAP tool was culturally adapted into MyHEARTSMAP-C for Chinese Canadian youth and families with consideration of cultural relevance and language accessibility in mental health screening. This study aims to evaluate the predictive validity of MyHEARTSMAP-C by comparing to the assessment of mental health care clinician.