Research Grants

Yassi, A.,  Bryce, E., Gershon, R., Bigelow, P.L., Copes, R.A., Corbiére, M.,  Daly, P.C., Kerr, M.S., Noble, M.A., Patrick, D.M., Qureshi, K. Barriers And Facilitators To Implementing Protective Measures Against SARS For Healthcare Workers: A Collaborative Interdisciplinary Study.  Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). $240,397. Co-investigator. (2004-2006).

Kerr MS, Lemire Rodger G, Hepburn G, Laschinger HK, Gilbert J, O’Brien-Pallas L. Adopting a common nursing practice model across a recently merged multi‑site hospital. Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, Open Competition Grant #RC1-0858-06. $439,166. Principal Investigator.  (2002-2005).

Laschinger, H.K., Wong C., Armstrong-Stassen M., White J., Kerr M.S., Saxe-Braithwaite M.,  Matthews S., Vincent L., Almost J., Wilk, P.  A Profile of the Structure and Impact of Nursing Management in Canadian Hospitals.  Canadian Health Services Research Foundation $387,500.  Co-investigator. (2002-2005).

Kerr MS, Mustard CA, Franche RL, Laschinger HK, Shamian J, Schwartz JE.  Exploring Stress Differences Between Full-time and Part-time Nurses.  Nursing Effectiveness, Utilization and Outcomes Research Unit: $26,800.  Principal Investigator.  (2001-2003).

Kerr MS, Laschinger HK, Shamian J, O’Brien Pallas LL, Thomson D,    Koehoorn MW, LeClair S, McPerson D, Aiken L, Sochalski J.  Monitoring the Health of Nurses In Canada. Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, Open Competition Grant #RC1-0632-06. $264,800.  Principal Investigator. (2000-2002).

Kerr MS, Shamian J, Thomson D, O'Brien Pallas L,  Sochalski J, Aikens L, Koehoorn MW, Hogg-Johnson SA , Shannon HS.  The relationship between workplace effort and reward and various health outcomes, including stress, in a survey of Ontario acute care hospital nurses.  Health Evidence Application and Linkages Network, National Centre of Excellence.  $28,000.  Principal Investigator. (Apr 1999 - July 2001). 

Laschinger, H. K. S., & Kerr, M.S.  Predictors of Nurses Mental   and Physical Health with a Climate of Hospital Restructuring: Pilot Testing a Model.  Nursing Effectiveness Utilization and Outcomes Research Unit. $7,482.50.  Co-Investigator.  (2001-2003)

Wells RW, Brawley L, Cole DC, Frazer M, Kerr MS, Kerton R, Norman R,  Theberge, N.  Benefits and Costs of a Participative Ergonomics Change Process in Industry. Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.  $270,756.  (2001-2003)

Wells R, Eaton J, Kerr MS, Ferrier SE, King A, Gunning J, Frumin E, Polanyi M.  Prevention of WMSD in the Ontario Clothing Industry: A focus on small business. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Ontario): $250,240 (2001-2003).

Baumann A, O’Brien-Pallas L, Armstrong-Stassen M, Blythe J, Bourbonnais R, Cameron S, Irvine D, Kerr MS, McGillis Hall L, Vézina M.  The Working Environment and Health of the Nursing Workforce: A Policy Synthesis.  Canadian Health Services Research Foundation: $53,000 (Oct. 2000 - May 2001).

Robson LS, Shannon HS, Cole DC, Kerr MS, Brooker A-S, Eakin J. Collaborative research-workplace-stakeholder development of a “healthy workplace” performance assessment tool.  Health Evidence Application and Linkages Network, National Centre of Excellence. $151,237 (1999-2002).

Norman R, Wells R, Neumann P, Kerr MS, Cole DC, Shannon HS.  Assessment of the effectiveness of evidence-based ergonomic decisions in workplaces on prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Health Evidence Application and Linkages Network, National Centre of Excellence. $274,000 (1999-2002).

Lewchuk W, Robertson, D, Cole D, Haines T, Kerr MS, Landsbergis P, Schnall P, Sullivan T.  CAW/McMaster Work Related Health and Safety Risks Study.  Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Ontario): $290,000 (Sept. 99 - Aug 2001)

Wells R, Brawley L, Cole D, Frazer M, Kerr MS, Kerton R, Neumann P, Norman R, Shannon H. Evaluation of Participatory Ergonomic Interventions in Large and Small Industry. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Ontario): $290,000 (Sept. 99 - Aug 2001)

Shamian J, O’Brien-Pallas LL, Kerr MS, Koehoorn MW, Aiken L, Solcholski J, Thomson D, Shannon HS, Hogg-Johnson SA.  Effects of job strain, hospital organizational factors and individual characteristics on work-related disability among nurses. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Ontario): $270,000 (Sept. 99 - Aug 2001)

Eaton J, Kerr MS, Ferrier SE, King A.  Dealing with Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the Ontario clothing industry. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Ontario): $90,000 (Sept. 99 - Aug 2000)

Shannon HS, Eakin J, Kerr MS, Cole DC, Robson LS.  Workplace Performance Measures.  Health Evidence Application and Linkages Network, National Centre of Excellence: $55,000 (1998-1999).

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Modified by: Sarah Dusky