Using Administrative Data in Rural Dementia Health Services Research
The Rural Dementia Action Research (RaDAR) Team works to advance the quality of care for individuals living with dementia in rural communities. In this session, HRDP-SK researchers Dr. Julie Kosteniuk, Dr. Jaqueline Quail and Beliz Açan Osman discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing rural-specific issues in dementia care research and highlight related initiatives. They offer an overview of studies examining health service use, including those that use linked clinical and administrative data, and describes methods for identifying rural populations and persons with dementia.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Julie Kosteniuk is an Assistant Professor in the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health, Department of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. She holds a PhD in Psychiatry and a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan. She is Co-lead of the Rural Dementia Action Research (RaDAR) Team, which has partnered with primary health care teams in several rural communities in Saskatchewan to develop and implement local primary care memory clinics. Dr. Kosteniuk also collaborates on projects that use administrative health data to advance rural dementia health services research. Her research focuses on rural dementia care, including rural primary care for persons living with dementia, community-based services for older adults in rural settings, and health service use by rural persons with dementia.
Dr. Jacqueline Quail is a consultant supporting all aspects of research and analysis tasks through the lifecycle of a project. She was a researcher at the Health Quality Council for 15 years, using Saskatchewan’s administrative data to conduct health services research. In 2015, she joined the Canadian Network of Observational Drug Effect Studies team as a researcher and was the Saskatchewan Site Lead from 2018 – 2022. In 2023, she joined the Saskatchewan Coroners Service as a community coroner, seeking to see the front-line reality of the information captured in databases. She currently works for the Public Health Agency of Canada as a Public Health Officer in Substance-related Harms and Public Health Death Investigation. Dr. Quail holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a Master of Science in Community Health and Epidemiology from the University of Saskatchewan, and a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McGill University.
Beliz Açan Osman is a senior researcher at the Saskatchewan Health Quality Council supporting informed decision-making grounded in evidence and real-world needs, and using health and health services data to accelerate improvement in health and health care throughout Saskatchewan. Beliz guides research teams through every aspect of the research process, from data access to the establishment of analytical methodologies and development of study protocols. She also focuses on contributing to the foundational work around improving the infrastructure needed for research. Beliz has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bilkent University and a Master of Arts in Economics, with a specialization in health economics, from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to HQC, she served as the Co-lead, Data and Data Services Platform of the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research.
POR Alliance World Cafe
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, collaboration and connection over refreshments!
The POR Alliance World Cafe will introduce questions relevant to patient-oriented research and invite you to explore ideas and generate innovative solutions in an informal, engaging atmosphere.
Thursday, December 4 @ 3pm
Health Sciences Atrium, Room GD05 | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Project Management in Patient-Oriented Research
Join us online for this free workshop and gain an understanding of the fundamentals of project management on a patient-oriented research team.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 2-4 pm
Online via Zoom
REACH Resident Research Day
REACH Resident Research Day highlights the research being undertaken as part of residency education. Learn what exciting research is taking place right here in Saskatchewan!
Learn How to Access SK Health Data for Research - Regina
Are you interested in data-driven health research in Saskatchewan? Join us at the University of Saskatchewan on September 23 to find out how you can use health data in Saskatchewan and across Canada through HRDP-SK and HDRN Canada.
Effective Communication in POR - Regina Workshop
"If you just communicate, you can get by. But if you communicate skillfully, you can work miracles."
– Jim Rohn, author, speaker and entrepreneur
Effective Leadership in POR - Regina Workshop
There’s a leader in all of us! Join us to find yours.
Working Together to Improve Quality of Life for Older Adults
Join us as we launch another season of our speaker series, where experts in POR share their experiences!
Effective Leadership in POR - Saskatoon Workshop
There's a leader in all of us! Learn how you can improve your leadership skills in patient-oriented research and beyond.
Learn How to Access SK Health Data for Research - Saskatoon
Are you interested in data-driven health research in Saskatchewan? Join us at the University of Saskatchewan on September 23 to find out how you can use health data in Saskatchewan and across Canada through HRDP-SK and HDRN Canada.
Exploring HRDP-SK's Newest Datasets
New HRDP-SK data (Mental Health and Addictions Information System & Saskatchewan Cancer Registry Dataset) offer new insights in SK health
Effective Leadership in Patient-Oriented Research
There's a leader in all of us! Learn how you can improve your leadership skills in patient-oriented research and beyond.
Effective Communication in Patient-Oriented Research
Join us in-person for this free workshop and gain an understanding fundamentals of effective communication on a patient-oriented research team. This engaging and interactive session is free and available to everyone.
Accessing Health Data for Research Across Canada
The Health Research Data Platform - Saskatchewan (HRDP-SK) and Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada) collaborate with health data agencies across the country to make health data available to Saskatchewan researchers. Learn more about how to access the data you need, the type of data currently available and what enhancements we're working on at HRDP-SK. Join us at the in-person info session to learn more - refreshments provided!
Project Management in POR Workshop
Join us for the first workshop in our Professional Learning Series, where you'll learn the fundamentals of project management on a patient-oriented research (POR) team.
POR Alliance Speaker Series
Nitohtamowin and Nahihtamowin: Listening Well as the Foundation for Respectful, Patient-Oriented Research
Join us on March 27 for a lunch and learn webinar featuring Dr. Cari McIllduff, Reah Starr, Judy Upton and Karen LaRocque as they share their patient-oriented research journey. Click here to register.
Advancing Data-Driven Health Research in Saskatchewan: One Year of HRDP-SK
The HRDP-SK team is joining Love Data Week to share how the Health Research Data Platform – Saskatchewan (HDRP-SK) streamlines the process for researchers to access health data in Saskatchewan. As we celebrate our first anniversary, join us to learn how HRDP-SK continues to evolve to meet the needs of the health research community.
Presented by HRDP-SK team members Malori Keller, Cristina Diego and Victoria Martinez. Click here to register.
For more information and to learn about other activities taking place, visit the University of Saskatchewan Love Data Week website.
Building Together: ICU Bereavement in SK
Join us online for the next event in our POR Alliance Speaker Series Building Together: ICU Bereavement in Saskatchewan - a virtual presentation by Dr. Sabira Valiani and Patient Family Partners Carol Brons and Janelle Glessman.
Speaker Series: POR in the Forensic Setting
Join our guest speakers, patient-oriented researchers Dr. Colleen Dell and Dr. Linzi Williamson, along with research service dog Molly, as they share their insights and experiences on the topic of POR in the Forensic Setting.
There is no charge to attend - everyone welcome!
Click here to register.
REACH Resident Research Day
Postgraduate Medical Education, Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research and the Office of the Vice Dean Research invite you to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our resident researchers!
Learn about the research being conducted by residents and hear from keynote speaker, Dr. Darrien Rattray,on How (and Why) to do Part-Time Research as a Full-Time Clinician. The event will be wrapped up with an awards presentation to researchers and audience participants!
Click here for more information or contact Martha Rosas at 306.966.1358 or martha.rosas@usask.ca.
HRDP-SK Information Session
Are you interested in data-driven health research in Saskatchewan? Join us at the University of Saskatchewan on September 26 to find out how you can use health data in Saskatchewan and across Canada through HRDP-SK and HDRN Canada.
The Health Research Data Platform - Saskatchewan (HDRP-SK) is the province’s first fully integrated multi-agency data access platform for health research.
Over the last several years, the HRDP-SK team has worked with health system partners to create a streamlined, transparent process to support researchers with access to health data. We have collaborated nationally to further support inter-jurisdictional research via the Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada). This event will help you learn how to access health data to support your research projects.
SPOR Training Modules - Online
The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) modules are designed to give patients a foundational understanding of the research process to help prepare them for their role as patient/family advisor on a research team. SPOR modules are also intended to help equip patients, researchers and other stakeholders (i.e., health care professionals and system decision-makers) with the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in a variety of roles, including: governance, peer review or other committee work, priority-setting, and the conduct of patient-oriented research.
Online SPOR Modules consists of three separate sessions - please note, you will need to register for each session separately.
Friday, April 14, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 1 Part A
Friday, April 21, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 1 Part B
Friday, April 28: 10:00-11:00 am: SPOR Module 2
SPOR Training Modules - Online
The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) modules are designed to give patients a foundational understanding of the research process to help prepare them for their role as patient/family advisor on a research team. SPOR modules are also intended to help equip patients, researchers and other stakeholders (i.e., health care professionals and system decision-makers) with the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in a variety of roles, including: governance, peer review or other committee work, priority-setting, and the conduct of patient-oriented research.
Online SPOR Modules consists of three separate sessions - please note, you will need to register for each session separately.
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 1 Part A
Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 1 Part B
Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 2
SPOR Module Training
The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) modules are designed to give patients a foundational understanding of the research process to help prepare them for their role as patient/family advisor on a research team. SPOR modules are also intended to help equip patients, researchers and other stakeholders (i.e., health care professionals and system decision-makers) with the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in a variety of roles, including: governance, peer review or other committee work, priority-setting, and the conduct of patient-oriented research.
Online SPOR Modules consists of three separate sessions - please note, you will need to register for each session separately.
Friday, Jan. 13, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 1 Part A
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 1 Part B
Friday, Jan. 27, 2023: 10:00-11:30 am: SPOR Module 2
SPOR Training Modules
The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) modules are designed to give patients a foundational understanding of the research process to help prepare them for their role as patient/family advisor on a research team. SPOR modules are also intended to help equip patients, researchers and other stakeholders (i.e., health care professionals and system decision-makers) with the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in a variety of roles, including: governance, peer review or other committee work, priority-setting, and the conduct of patient-oriented research.
Online SPOR Modules consists of three separate sessions - please note, you will need to register for each session separately.
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2:00-3:30 pm: SPOR Module 1 Part A
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2:00-3:30 pm: SPOR Module 1 Part B
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2:00-3:30 pm: SPOR Module 2
2022 NorthWest SPOR Collaborative Forum
We have once again partnered with the Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit and others across Western Canada for 2022 NorthWest SPOR Collaborative Forum! This year's theme: Embracing the New Normal: Patient-Oriented Research Practices and Impacts will emerge throughout the event and we invite you to take part! The online event taking place on October 4, 2022, is free of charge and will feature great content you won't want to miss! Register today!
SHRF - SCPOR Solutions Program Information Session
** New Date** Learn more about the SHRF-SCPOR opportunities to support patient-oriented research and mental health and addictions through the Solutions program!
SPOR Module Training: Online
The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) modules are designed to give patients a foundational understanding of the research process to help prepare them for their role as patient/family advisor on a research team. SPOR modules are also intended to help equip patients, researchers and other stakeholders (i.e., health care professionals and system decision-makers) with the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in a variety of roles, including: governance, peer review or other committee work, priority-setting, and the conduct of patient-oriented research.
Online SPOR Modules consists of three separate sessions - please note, you will need to register for each session separately.
SPOR Module 1 Part A: April 8, 10:30 am - 12 noon
SPOR Module 1 Part B: April 22, 10:30 am - 12 noon
SPOR Module 2: April 29, 11 am to 12 noon
Building Research Relationships with Indigenous Communities Training Module (Online Event)
Building Research Relationships with Indigenous Communities (BRRIC) aims to to provide participants with practical skills for engaging in transformative research with Indigenous peoples that utilizes best practices to ensure research is effective and produces outcomes that benefit Indigenous communities.
Intro to SCPOR's Patient-Oriented Research Learning Health System Project
This session will provide an introduction to SCPOR's Patient-Oriented Research Learning Health System as well as information about how to complete a Learning Health System Expression of Interest and 'Stakeholder and Patient Engagement Application Development Award (SPEADA)' submission.
Building Research Relationships with Indigenous Communities Training Module (Online Event)
Building Research Relationships with Indigenous Communities (BRRIC) aims to to provide participants with practical skills for engaging in transformative research with Indigenous peoples that utilizes best practices to ensure research is effective and produces outcomes that benefit Indigenous communities.