Dr. Janet Squires

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Squires’ research primarily focuses on improving knowledge translation among healthcare professionals. Her current research centers on the design, implementation, and evaluation of theory-informed, context-optimized interventions aimed at increasing healthcare professionals' use of research-based behaviors and strategies that contribute to improved patient and system outcomes. Her research program has four main focuses: (1) exploring the role of the organizational context in knowledge translation; (2) designing and testing theory-informed interventions that change healthcare professionals' behaviors; (3) measurement, survey design, and psychometrics; and (4) systematic reviews. She is currently involved in nationally funded projects examining the role of context in knowledge translation and developing and testing interventions to change the behavior of healthcare professionals, such as increasing organ donation in adult hospitals, improving hand hygiene practices in adult hospitals, enhancing pain management practices in pediatric hospitals, and improving resident outcomes in nursing homes.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor, Assistant Director, Graduate Studies

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Leading graduate studies and contributing to research in nursing.

Post-doctorate Knowledge Translation

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Conducting research focused on knowledge translation.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History