Our Recent Projects

 Integrating psychosocial oncology advocacy priorities as reported by cancer-related organizations:  Insights from a cross-Canada online survey
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 Integrating psychosocial oncology advocacy priorities as reported by cancer-related organizations:  Insights from a cross-Canada online survey

In collaboration with the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO), this project sought to better understand the advocacy priorities and challenges of Canadian organizations involved in psychosocial oncology (PSO). The goal was to gather insights that could inform the potential future co-development of a shared national PSO advocacy strategy. A 27-item survey was distributed to 54 organizations, with 30 responding.

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The Impact of French for Health and Psychosocial Services Courses and OQLF Exam Workshops on the Retention of Health Care Professionals in Quebec
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The Impact of French for Health and Psychosocial Services Courses and OQLF Exam Workshops on the Retention of Health Care Professionals in Quebec

McGill's French Language Centre recently shifted to a Task-Based Learning approach for its professional-focused French courses. This project aims to evaluate student language learning efficacy and satisfaction following these changes, as well as the impact on retention of anglophone and allophone graduates in Quebec. Additionally, it explores the relation between Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) workshop attendance and success rates in the OQLF exam.

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Dialogue McGill
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Dialogue McGill

Dialogue McGill focuses on improving access to health and social services for Quebec's English-speaking communities, with objectives including language training, program evaluation, knowledge translation, and enhancing professional recruitment and retention.

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