Research news and highlights

Thoracic surgeons at Surrey Memorial Hospital participate in an international multi-center randomized clinical trial for lung cancer surgery.

“The Effect of Higher Protein Dosing in Critically Ill Patients (the EFFORT Protein Trial)” shows higher doses of protein do not improve clinical outcomes of some critically-ill patients.

This study has informed a series of recommendations that will hopefully translate to targeted services and support systems for frontline healthcare social workers.

Courtney Wedemire, Registered Dietitian, was awarded a Fraser Health Seed grant to better understand the influence of malnutrition and sarcopenia (low muscle amounts) in patients with higher BMI on ICU outcomes.

The 2021-2022 annual report with our highlights is now available.

Fraser Health Virtual Care is a health service available to Fraser Health residents that connects them via telephone, video or webchat with a registered nurse for care consults and virtual assessments, clinical information and advice, and referrals to Fraser Health services.

Since Fraser Centre’s inception, they are proud to have convened a group of interested patients and people with lived experience in the health system to become patient partners on research teams. Over time, this group of patients came together to form the PIiR (Patients Interested in Research) group.

The Department of Evaluation and Research Services engaged staff from various Departments across Fraser Health to inform an evaluation of the COVID-19 response. The objective of the evaluation is to inform Fraser Health’s recovery, planning, and future preparedness.

Build your knowledge and enhance your skills in trauma and resiliency informed research and evaluation practices in response to the effects of individual and collective experiences of trauma.

The 2020-2021 annual report with our highlights is now available.

BC SUPPORT Unit Fraser Centre: Patient-oriented research project focusing on the opioid crisis and Aboriginal health, yields results

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Drug that treats infections and inflammation now recommended for delaying onset of multiple sclerosis.

Study of Surrey’s middle aged and older South Asian population leads to changes in clinical services to prevent illness and chronic disease.

Oral care protocol became standard at all 12 acute care surgical sites after Royal Columbian Hospital study showing its contribution to reduced rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Service that helps avoid recurring bone fractures in middle aged and older patients moves from prototype to regular practice.

Targeted discharge planning for stroke patients became regular practice after study showing it reduced number of days in hospital.