Loiselle.Lab
Sous la direction de Carmen G. Loiselle, RN, PhD, FCAS, le LoiselleLab étudie la trajectoire du cancer depuis plus de 20 ans. Nos recherches sont axées sur la manière dont des solutions innovantes, y compris la santé numérique, peuvent améliorer l’accessibilité du soutien pour toutes les personnes touchées par le cancer.
À propos de nous
Le LoiselleLab est un laboratoire de recherche en oncologie psychosociale basé à l’École des sciences infirmières Ingram de l’Université McGill et dirigé par la Dre Carmen G. Loiselle. Grâce à nos recherches et à notre engagement passionné, nous nous consacrons à comprendre le parcours de soins contre le cancer et à faire progresser le domaine de l’oncologie psychosociale. Nous cherchons particulièrement à identifier comment des solutions innovantes, y compris la santé numérique et l’intelligence artificielle, peuvent élargir l’accessibilité aux soins et soutenir toutes les personnes touchées par le cancer. Au laboratoire, nous croyons que la science naît de la collaboration, de la curiosité et de l’engagement.
Surmonter les obstacles au traitement du cancer
Bien que les interventions psychosociales traditionnelles en personne soient efficaces, leur mise en œuvre est souvent entravée par des obstacles tels que des ressources financières et humaines limitées et les symptômes des patients comme la fatigue et la douleur. Nous nous sommes engagés à développer des solutions qui répondent à ces contraintes afin de rendre plus accessible le soutien essentiel dont les patients ont besoin tout au long de leur parcours de traitement du cancer.
Étudier les effets des interventions en santé numérique
Nous étudions activement la manière dont les interventions en santé numérique (en ligne et mobile) peuvent être optimisées pour renforcer l’autonomie des patients et améliorer leur état de santé. Nos recherches portent notamment sur la sensibilisation des patients aux questions biopsychosociales essentielles en oncologie, telles que l’importance de l’évaluation de la densité osseuse dans le cadre de certains traitements du cancer du sein, qui sont indispensables à la personnalisation des soins.
Innover grâce à des systèmes de soutien sur le web
Notre équipe est à l’avant-garde des approches en ligne, qui dépassent les limites des soins de santé traditionnels. En utilisant la technologie, nous créons des solutions évolutives qui garantissent un soutien continu et souple aux patients atteints de cancer en surmontant les obstacles géographiques, temporels et physiques qui entravent souvent les méthodes de soins traditionnelles.
Nos projets de recherche
The Rossy Cancer Network implemented an Ambulatory Outpatient Satisfaction Survey across three McGill-affiliated hospitals. Dr. Loiselle added questions on patients’ preferences for cancer information and services. With over 2,000 patients surveyed, this dataset offered valuable insights to test hypotheses and enhance patient care.
Past research focused on physician-patient communication, with less attention to the nurse-patient relationship and its impact on patients feeling “known” in healthcare. This study explored cancer patients' experience of “being known” in ambulatory care settings where nursing rounds had been implemented, highlighting the importance of nurse-patient communication.
The pilot study aimed to determine the feasibility of a volunteer-based electronic distress screening and support system for newly diagnosed cancer patients. It assessed the system's usability and acceptability, the nature of distress-related requests, and whether distress scores changed after participating in the program.
This study tested the BELONG app, designed to enhance the cancer patient experience. Focusing on women with gynecological cancer, 80-84% felt BELONG helped them feel less alone and better prepared for consultations. Findings highlighted the need for stakeholder involvement and integrating machine learning to improve implementation and uptake.
Dr. Loiselle’s lab joined Dr. Jacque Simard’s team at l’Université Laval in a Génome Québec-funded study to evaluate a website that educated women on genetic and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer. The team assessed community perceptions and the acceptability of this information.
Some women with breast cancer were at higher risk for bone fragility due to treatment. Hope & Cope and the Segal Cancer Centre led a program to promote bone health, resulting in a comprehensive toolkit for integrating bone health practices into breast cancer treatment across Quebec.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantations (HSCTs) shifted from inpatient to outpatient settings, increasing caregiver (CG) involvement. This study adapted the Coping Together (CT) manuals for HSCT patients and CGs, exploring their perceptions and adaptation to enhance coping during the first 100 days post-HSCT at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Documentary project by Carmen G. Loiselle and Hope & Cope that aimed to capture the complex experiences of young adults with advanced cancer, highlighting their unique challenges and growth. The film seeks to raise awareness and fundraise for supportive services, bringing their stories to a broader audience.
This project examines cancer team functioning during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring multi-stakeholder perceptions and the association between team functioning and patient care experiences. Key attributes of optimal team functioning were identified, with findings soon to be published.
Descriptive mixed-method project to assess the views of individuals affected by cancer who are enrolled in Hope & Cope’s Cancer Wellness Centre programs. By exploring perceived benefits and challenges across different time points, we seek to optimize support services to better meet participants' needs.
The ON-BOARD pilot trial evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of a multi-modal intervention designed to improve treatment adherence in cancer patients beginning oral chemotherapy. This randomized-controlled trial explores the preliminary effects of the intervention on patient outcomes, aiming to enhance support for those undergoing oral cancer treatment.
Pilot project at the Segal Cancer Centre to investigate the physical and psychosocial needs of oncology patients newly diagnosed with COVID-19. Project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of remote support services in addressing patient needs, reducing distress, and measuring patient satisfaction. Insights gained will help inform and improve care quality for patients facing a dual cancer-COVID-19 diagnosis.
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.
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.
The Rossy Cancer Network implemented an Ambulatory Outpatient Satisfaction Survey across three McGill-affiliated hospitals. Dr. Loiselle added questions on patients’ preferences for cancer information and services. With over 2,000 patients surveyed, this dataset offered valuable insights to test hypotheses and enhance patient care.
Past research focused on physician-patient communication, with less attention to the nurse-patient relationship and its impact on patients feeling “known” in healthcare. This study explored cancer patients' experience of “being known” in ambulatory care settings where nursing rounds had been implemented, highlighting the importance of nurse-patient communication.
The pilot study aimed to determine the feasibility of a volunteer-based electronic distress screening and support system for newly diagnosed cancer patients. It assessed the system's usability and acceptability, the nature of distress-related requests, and whether distress scores changed after participating in the program.
This study tested the BELONG app, designed to enhance the cancer patient experience. Focusing on women with gynecological cancer, 80-84% felt BELONG helped them feel less alone and better prepared for consultations. Findings highlighted the need for stakeholder involvement and integrating machine learning to improve implementation and uptake.
Dr. Loiselle’s lab joined Dr. Jacque Simard’s team at l’Université Laval in a Génome Québec-funded study to evaluate a website that educated women on genetic and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer. The team assessed community perceptions and the acceptability of this information.
Some women with breast cancer were at higher risk for bone fragility due to treatment. Hope & Cope and the Segal Cancer Centre led a program to promote bone health, resulting in a comprehensive toolkit for integrating bone health practices into breast cancer treatment across Quebec.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantations (HSCTs) shifted from inpatient to outpatient settings, increasing caregiver (CG) involvement. This study adapted the Coping Together (CT) manuals for HSCT patients and CGs, exploring their perceptions and adaptation to enhance coping during the first 100 days post-HSCT at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
The Rossy Cancer Network implemented an Ambulatory Outpatient Satisfaction Survey across three McGill-affiliated hospitals. Dr. Loiselle added questions on patients’ preferences for cancer information and services. With over 2,000 patients surveyed, this dataset offered valuable insights to test hypotheses and enhance patient care.
This study tested the BELONG app, designed to enhance the cancer patient experience. Focusing on women with gynecological cancer, 80-84% felt BELONG helped them feel less alone and better prepared for consultations. Findings highlighted the need for stakeholder involvement and integrating machine learning to improve implementation and uptake.
This exploratory study sought to understand how young adults with advanced cancer maintained control amid uncertainty. It also identified barriers and facilitators to empowerment in their care. The findings informed strategies and interventions to better support these young individuals facing a precarious cancer diagnosis.
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