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.

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.