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Chris Perlman is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health Sciences. His research focuses on health services aimed at improving systems for individuals with mental health conditions throughout their lifespan. He is particularly interested in defining and measuring quality of care for individuals experiencing mental health issues, as well as understanding the individual, organizational, and socio-environmental factors that relate to health system quality. His work includes the development of assessment tools for decision support and evaluating quality of care through various methods. Chris's specific research topics encompass shared decision-making in mental healthcare, particularly for long-term care residents, as well as issues related to suicide prevention and addiction assessment. Additionally, he provides graduate supervision opportunities for students interested in health services research, especially in psychiatric services and healthcare performance. Chris's teaching interests include evaluation methods, health services policy, and quality performance measurement in mental health systems and services.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.