Search all research fields for members of the teaching staffThe professors included in the list below are members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This means that they are authorized to supervise or co-supervise theses. A complete list of the faculty and staff members associated with the program can be found at http://www.otc-hsr.ca/
DAVIES, Barbara, Full Professor
Knowledge transfer; maternal infant health; collaborative multi-disciplinary maternity care; supportive care in childbirth; clinical practice guidelines
Students who apply for the Diploma will already be in one of the parent programs. To receive the Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research, the student is required to fulfill all the parent program requirements as well as those of the Diploma. Both credentials will be awarded simultaneously upon successful completion.
Students who are interested in applying for the Diploma will be required to demonstrate the following:
- academic excellence as evidenced by grades on completed graduate courses, scholarships and academic awards received, or stipend support from funding agencies;
- aptitude for health services research (letter of recommendation from a graduate faculty member, usually the thesis supervisor in a thesis-based graduate program, commenting on the student's academic abilities, oral and written communication skills, and potential for success as a health services researcher);
- career plans (autobiographical letter describing why they want to become a health services researcher and their career plans);
- plan of study in the Diploma Program.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is March 31. To obtain the application form please communicate with the Academic Assistant.
Language Requirements
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual institution. The MSc (Nursing) program offers courses in both English and French, and the mode of delivery for each is either face-to-face or distance education. Laurentian University, one of the participating universities, also offers many programs and courses in English and French. Both the University of Ottawa and Laurentian University will collaborate to offer diploma courses in French as well as English. However, the Diploma program is offered mainly in English. A very good knowledge of English is therefore required. According to university regulations, students can write their papers and exams in the official language of their choice (either English or French).
In addition to the requirements in each of the eight participating program, students must successfully complete 9 or 12 credits of course work as follows:
STUDENTS REGISTERED IN A THESIS-STREAM PROGRAM (9 cr.):
Compulsory courses (6 cr.):HSR6920 STAGE EN POLITIQUES / POLICY PRACTICUM (3cr.)
HSR6930 INSTITUT D'ÉTÉ / SUMMER INSTITUTE (3cr.)
Electives (3 cr.):One of the following:
HSR6110 SEMINAR IN HEALTH SERVICES AND POLICY RESEARCH (3cr.)
HSR6120 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND POLICY RESEARCH (3cr.)
HSR6130 CANADIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: ORGANIZATION AND POLICY (3cr.)
HSR6140 WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH, POLICY AND SERVICES (3cr.)
EPI7184 HEALTH POLICY (3cr.)
A course offered by the OTC consortium STUDENTS REGISTERED IN A NON-THESIS PROGRAM (12 cr.):
Compulsory courses (9 cr.): HSR6920 STAGE EN POLITIQUES / POLICY PRACTICUM (3cr.)
HSR6930 INSTITUT D'ÉTÉ / SUMMER INSTITUTE (3cr.)
HSR6940 STAGE EN RECHERCHE / RESEARCH PRACTICUM (3cr.)
Electives (3 cr.): One of the following:
HSR6110 SEMINAR IN HEALTH SERVICES AND POLICY RESEARCH (3cr.)
HSR6120 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND POLICY RESEARCH (3cr.)
HSR6130 CANADIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: ORGANIZATION AND POLICY (3cr.)
HSR6140 WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH, POLICY AND SERVICES (3cr.)
EPI7184 HEALTH POLICY (3cr.)
A Course offered by the OTC consortium HSR 6940 is compulsory only for students in a non-thesis program.
Depending on the parent program of the student, the sequencing of the required activities will vary. For students not following the thesis option, a mentor will be assigned to work with them throughout the diploma program. For thesis students, their supervisors will be their mentors.
Duration of the ProgramThe requirements of the diploma are usually fulfilled within three years of initial registration to the program.
HSR6110 SEMINAR IN HEALTH SERVICES AND POLICY RESEARCH (3cr.)
Discussion on the varying perspectives of epidemiology, nursing, health care management and population health and their relevance for the development of effective health services and policy research. Graded S (satisfactory)/NS (not satisfactory).
HSR6120 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FOR HEALTH SERVICES AND POLICY RESEARCH (3cr.)
Critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines, systematic
reviews and published research for analysis of the evidence supporting the transfer of knowledge in a
health care facility, professional organization, or an academic institution. Design of innovative transfer strategies (e.g. consumer, practitioner, multi-dimensional
organizational supports). Methodological issues
related to knowledge transfer including conceptualization,
design and evaluation. Practical issues articulated by invited guests from national, provincial and regional
health care organizations. Student opportunity to select a topic of their choice and develop a pragmatic intervention.
Prerequisites: Completion of a graduate
research design course or permission of the program director.
HSR6130 CANADIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: ORGANIZATION AND POLICY (3cr.)
Evolution of the Canadian health care sector, overview of its organization, governance structures, financing
and delivery of services. Examination of systems in other industrialized countries with a view to drawing
lessons relevant to Canada, and of policy-making processes and outcomes in health care. Discussion on
specific thematic issues such as rural health, equity and access, population health and health care reform in the
context of policy, organization and delivery.
HSR6140 WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH, POLICY AND SERVICES (3cr.)
Overview of approaches and issues in women’s health research, policy and services in Canada. Contributions of the women’s health movement in Canada and internationally. Critical analysis of policy and service responses to women’s health, including impact of citizen engagement, empowerment and equity.
HSR6920 STAGE EN POLITIQUES / POLICY PRACTICUM (3cr.)
L'étudiant devra passer au moins 200 heures dans un contexte d'élaboration de politiques et de prise de décisions où il travaillera en collaboration avec les responsables et les parties intéressées dans le domaine des soins de santé. Le but est de permettre à l'étudiant de mieux comprendre ce milieu, d'y trouver sa place et d'apprendre des techniques de communication efficaces. Les membres et les décideurs du Centre ontarien de formation évalueront les étudiants d'après l'échelle S(satisfaisant)/NS(non satisfaisant) / The Diploma student must spend at least 200 hours in a policy/decision-making environment working with stakeholders in the health care system to better understand that environment, how to relate to it, and how to communicate effectively with other stakeholders in the health care system. Ontario Training Center faculty and decision makers will evaluate students on a "satisfactory/not satisfactory" basis.
HSR6930 INSTITUT D'ÉTÉ / SUMMER INSTITUTE (3cr.)
Formation intensive comprenant soit deux sessions d'une semaine chacune, soit une session de quinze jours dans l'une des six universités qui participent au Centre ontarien de formation. Les étudiants devront avoir une préparation préalable et faire des travaux complémentaires sous la direction de leur conseiller facultaire. Échanges avec les étudiants issus de toutes les universités participantes; réflexion et discussion sur les points importants relatifs à la recherche en matière de services de santé avec des professeurs et des décideurs éminents. Noté: S/NS par un professeur membre du programme / Intensive learning for a period of two weeks (either separately or consecutively) held at one of the six universities participating in the Ontario Training Centre. Students will be required to do prior preparation and follow-up work under the guidance of their faculty mentor. Institutes will bring diploma students together from all participating universities to reflect and discuss important issues in health services research with distinguished faculty and policy makers. Graded S/NS by a participating faculty member.
HSR6940 STAGE EN RECHERCHE / RESEARCH PRACTICUM (3cr.)
Stage d'au moins 200 heures au sein d'une équipe de recherche sous l'égide du Centre ontarien de formation dans le domaine des services de santé afin de développer les aptitudes à mener un projet de recherche, comme le choix d'un plan, d'une stratégie d'échantillonnage et de vérification; la gestion et l'analyse de données; la présentation et la discussion des résultats avec les parties intéressées. Noté S/NS par un professeur membre du Centre ontarien de formation / Placement for at least 200 hours within a health services research team to home skills in the development of a research project including selection of design, sampling strategy and measurement; ongoing data management and analysis; and presentation and discussion of results with stakeholders. Graded S/NS by a faculty member of the Ontario Training Centre.
EPI7184 HEALTH POLICY (3cr.)
Exploration of key issues relating to health policy within and outside Canada. Topics covered: rationale for public provision and funding of health care in Canada; historical and current perspectives regarding structure and process of the Canadian health care system; specific micro and macro policy issues relating to health and health care provision (Canadian and international).