William Heibein, Lakehead University

Research

Case Study Dementia Implementation Science Mechanisms Of Engagement Nature Outdoors Participatory Research Program Evaluation

Latest papers

The dementia-inclusive choices in exercise project: Using participatory action research to improve physical activity supports for persons with dementia.
Dementia (London, England) · 2023

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Dementia in the Outdoors: Exploring the Mechanisms of Engagement
CIHR · 2023 · Principal investigator
$739,800
Developing a Self-Management Program for Dementia: Integrating Research, Care Practices and Client Perspectives through Partnerships
CIHR · 2011 · Co-investigator
$196,336

All 2 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

The dementia-inclusive choices in exercise project: Using participatory action research to improve physical activity supports for persons with dementia.

Middleton LE, Pelletier CA, Koch M, Norman R, Dupuis S, Astell A, Giangregorio LM, Hart F, Heibein W, Hughes C, Johannesson C, Pearce B, Regan K, Rossignoli C, Andrew M, Pettersen JA, Freeman S, DICE Research Team

Dementia (London, England)2023

DOI: 10.1177/14713012231197144 PMID: 37715689

Dementia in the Outdoors: Exploring the Mechanisms of Engagement

Principal investigatorCIHR2023Op Gr.: Eval. of Dementia Programs, Services, & Care Models - Stream 1 - General

Principal investigators: Wiersma, Elaine C; Heibein, William A

Keywords: Case Study; Dementia; Implementation Science; Mechanisms Of Engagement; Nature; Outdoors; Participatory Research; Program Evaluation

$739,800

Developing a Self-Management Program for Dementia: Integrating Research, Care Practices and Client Perspectives through Partnerships

Co-investigatorCIHR2011Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action

Principal investigators: Wiersma, Elaine C; Harvey, David

Keywords: Chronic Disease Prevention And Management; Dementia Care; Early Stage Dementia; Self-Management

$196,336

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Kinesiology
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Shannon Freeman

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Melissa Andrew

Pediatrics

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Carole Johannesson

Kinesiology

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Arlene Astell

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2023

Melissa Andrew

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2023

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Case Study Dear Professor Heibein, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The dementia-inclusive choices in exercise project: Using participatory action research to improve physical activity supports for persons with dementia." (2023), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Dementia in the Outdoors: Exploring the Mechanisms of Engagement" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]