Heather Colquhoun
Biographic Data
| ID | 149195 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Heather Colquhoun |
| GIVEN NAMES | Heather |
| FAMILY NAME | Colquhoun |
| SIGNATURE | COLQUHOUN H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toronto |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6226-2511 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on the Quality of Life of Older Adults Residing in Long-Term Care Facilities
Objective The objective was to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of dance interventions on quality of life (QoL) for adults aged 60+ living in long-term care (LTC). Methods A systematic review, initiated and co-led by patient partners, was conducted following a search across eight electronic databases. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and observational designs re…
Educators' Perspectives of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Appropriateness of the Buddy Program for Secondary School Students Post‐Concussion
BACKGROUND: Students want support from their peers to help them at school while they recover from concussion. Educators are responsible for implementing school-based programs, including peer support. We explored educators' perspectives of implementing a novel peer support program "Buddy Program" for students post-concussion. METHODS: We conducted a mixed-methods feasibility case study to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness…
Reflections From Participants Who Participated in a Photovoice Study
Participant feedback can help researchers identify aspects to consider and improve in the design of future studies. In this study, we explored the experiences and perceptions of participants who participated in a photovoice study, and their thoughts on how the study could be improved to enhance participant experiences, accessibility and inclusivity. Fourteen racialized individuals impacted by stroke, including individuals who have experienced a s…
Exploring the Poststroke Experiences and Needs of South Asian Communities Living in High-Income Countries
Stroke Experiences and Unmet Needs of Individuals of African Descent Living in High-Income Economy Countries
Background Stroke service disparities experienced by individuals of African descent highlight the need to optimize services. While qualitative studies have explored participants' unique experiences and service needs, a comprehensive synthesis is lacking. To address current knowledge gaps, this review aimed to synthesize existing literature on the experiences of individuals of African descent impacted by a stroke living in high-income economy coun…
Concussion Education in the School Setting
BACKGROUND: Concussions are a prevalent injury among youth, and concussion education has the potential to promote positive concussion-related behaviors. Recent recommendations and legislation have increased concussion education provided in schools; however, little is known about the education context, delivery method, development, and evaluation. A scoping review was conducted to identify peer-reviewed literature on concussion education delivered…
Models for establishing linkages between healthcare and community
Community-based programmes can support healthcare systems by delivering preventive services and health promotion. This study aimed to determine the nature, range, and extent of theoretical models that guide the development of linkages between healthcare settings and community programmes. A scoping review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the PRISMA-ScR was conducted. Four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and PsycINFO) were s…
Scoping reviews
Scoping reviews are an increasingly common approach to evidence synthesis with a growing suite of methodological guidance and resources to assist review authors with their planning, conduct and reporting. The latest guidance for scoping reviews includes the JBI methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses—Extension for Scoping Reviews. This paper provides readers with a brief update regarding ongoing work…
Developing a theory of peer mentorship in a knowledge translation trainee context
Background: Knowledge translation (KT) is an emerging field of practice, one in need of supports for growth, including, notably, peer mentorship.Aim: To enhance our understanding of peer mentorship, this qualitative research examines the lived experiences of peer mentorship among graduate students and junior faculty whose studies focus on knowledge translation (KT).Data collection and analysis: Interview data were collected from 12 members of a K…
A guide to using the Theoretical Domains Framework of behaviour change to investigate implementation problems
BACKGROUND: Implementing new practices requires changes in the behaviour of relevant actors, and this is facilitated by understanding of the determinants of current and desired behaviours. The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was developed by a collaboration of behavioural scientists and implementation researchers who identified theories relevant to implementation and grouped constructs from these theories into domains. The collaboration aimed…
A scoping review on the conduct and reporting of scoping reviews
BACKGROUND: Scoping reviews are used to identify knowledge gaps, set research agendas, and identify implications for decision-making. The conduct and reporting of scoping reviews is inconsistent in the literature. We conducted a scoping review to identify: papers that utilized and/or described scoping review methods; guidelines for reporting scoping reviews; and studies that assessed the quality of reporting of scoping reviews. METHODS: We search…
Scoping reviews
Scoping studies
BACKGROUND: Scoping studies are an increasingly popular approach to reviewing health research evidence. In 2005, Arksey and O'Malley published the first methodological framework for conducting scoping studies. While this framework provides an excellent foundation for scoping study methodology, further clarifying and enhancing this framework will help support the consistency with which authors undertake and report scoping studies and may encourage…
Stroke Experiences and Unmet Needs of Individuals of African Descent Living in High-Income Economy Countries
Background Stroke service disparities experienced by individuals of African descent highlight the need to optimize services. While qualitative studies have explored participants' unique experiences and service needs, a comprehensive synthesis is lacking. To address current knowledge gaps, this review aimed to synthesize existing literature on the experiences of individuals of African descent impacted by a stroke living in high-income economy coun…
Scoping studies
BACKGROUND: Scoping studies are an increasingly popular approach to reviewing health research evidence. In 2005, Arksey and O'Malley published the first methodological framework for conducting scoping studies. While this framework provides an excellent foundation for scoping study methodology, further clarifying and enhancing this framework will help support the consistency with which authors undertake and report scoping studies and may encourage…
Scoping reviews
A scoping review on the conduct and reporting of scoping reviews
BACKGROUND: Scoping reviews are used to identify knowledge gaps, set research agendas, and identify implications for decision-making. The conduct and reporting of scoping reviews is inconsistent in the literature. We conducted a scoping review to identify: papers that utilized and/or described scoping review methods; guidelines for reporting scoping reviews; and studies that assessed the quality of reporting of scoping reviews. METHODS: We search…
A guide to using the Theoretical Domains Framework of behaviour change to investigate implementation problems
BACKGROUND: Implementing new practices requires changes in the behaviour of relevant actors, and this is facilitated by understanding of the determinants of current and desired behaviours. The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was developed by a collaboration of behavioural scientists and implementation researchers who identified theories relevant to implementation and grouped constructs from these theories into domains. The collaboration aimed…
Developing a theory of peer mentorship in a knowledge translation trainee context
Background: Knowledge translation (KT) is an emerging field of practice, one in need of supports for growth, including, notably, peer mentorship.Aim: To enhance our understanding of peer mentorship, this qualitative research examines the lived experiences of peer mentorship among graduate students and junior faculty whose studies focus on knowledge translation (KT).Data collection and analysis: Interview data were collected from 12 members of a K…
Scoping reviews
Scoping reviews are an increasingly common approach to evidence synthesis with a growing suite of methodological guidance and resources to assist review authors with their planning, conduct and reporting. The latest guidance for scoping reviews includes the JBI methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses—Extension for Scoping Reviews. This paper provides readers with a brief update regarding ongoing work…
Concussion Education in the School Setting
BACKGROUND: Concussions are a prevalent injury among youth, and concussion education has the potential to promote positive concussion-related behaviors. Recent recommendations and legislation have increased concussion education provided in schools; however, little is known about the education context, delivery method, development, and evaluation. A scoping review was conducted to identify peer-reviewed literature on concussion education delivered…
Models for establishing linkages between healthcare and community
Community-based programmes can support healthcare systems by delivering preventive services and health promotion. This study aimed to determine the nature, range, and extent of theoretical models that guide the development of linkages between healthcare settings and community programmes. A scoping review guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the PRISMA-ScR was conducted. Four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and PsycINFO) were s…
Exploring the Poststroke Experiences and Needs of South Asian Communities Living in High-Income Countries
Stroke Experiences and Unmet Needs of Individuals of African Descent Living in High-Income Economy Countries
Background Stroke service disparities experienced by individuals of African descent highlight the need to optimize services. While qualitative studies have explored participants' unique experiences and service needs, a comprehensive synthesis is lacking. To address current knowledge gaps, this review aimed to synthesize existing literature on the experiences of individuals of African descent impacted by a stroke living in high-income economy coun…
Reflections From Participants Who Participated in a Photovoice Study
Participant feedback can help researchers identify aspects to consider and improve in the design of future studies. In this study, we explored the experiences and perceptions of participants who participated in a photovoice study, and their thoughts on how the study could be improved to enhance participant experiences, accessibility and inclusivity. Fourteen racialized individuals impacted by stroke, including individuals who have experienced a s…
The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on the Quality of Life of Older Adults Residing in Long-Term Care Facilities
Objective The objective was to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of dance interventions on quality of life (QoL) for adults aged 60+ living in long-term care (LTC). Methods A systematic review, initiated and co-led by patient partners, was conducted following a search across eight electronic databases. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and observational designs re…
Educators' Perspectives of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Appropriateness of the Buddy Program for Secondary School Students Post‐Concussion
BACKGROUND: Students want support from their peers to help them at school while they recover from concussion. Educators are responsible for implementing school-based programs, including peer support. We explored educators' perspectives of implementing a novel peer support program "Buddy Program" for students post-concussion. METHODS: We conducted a mixed-methods feasibility case study to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (7 works) · MEDLINE (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Management science (4 works) · Meta-analysis and systematic reviews (4 works)