Biography:
Dr. Fredericks is an Associate Professor in the school. Her research focus is on exploring the characteristics of teaching (timing, mode, dose) and learning (influence of culture, sex, age, and education) on health outcomes. Currently, Dr. Fredericks is working on several research studies in varying capacities that include Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator. Current research studies include: examining the influence of culture on patient education outcomes, exploring cardiac patients quality of life post Coronary Artery Bypass graft surgery, and examining students knowledge regarding health literacy in the classroom. Dr. Fredericks teaches in the undergraduate and graduate programs, with an emphasis on Research Methods. Dr. Fredericks also acts as a faculty advisor, thesis student supervisor, thesis student committee member, and graduate student clinical preceptor. She is actively involved in Sigma Theta Tau, acting as the President of the local Toronto Chapter, Lambda Pi-At-Large.
EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING
Title of Proposal: Patients’ hospital discharge experience following heart surgery
Funding source: Canadian Institute of Health Research
Year: 2011
Program: Randomized Controlled Trial Mentoring Grant
Amount: 160,000.00
Duration: 2 years
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Terrence Yau
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: Patients’ hospital discharge experience following heart surgery
Funding source: University of Western Ontario Primary Health Care Systems Program - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Year: 2010
Program: Operating Grant
Amount: 9365
Duration: 6 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Souraya Sidani, Dr. Sean Clarke
Status: Awarded
INTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING
Title of Proposal: Reducing hospital readmissions for patients diagnosed with heart failure: A scoping review
Funding source: Ryerson University
Year: 2010
Program: Work Study Research Assistant Program
Amount: 7107
Duration: 6 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Jasna Schwind
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: Patients’ hospital discharge experience following heart surgery
Funding source: Faculty of Community Services Operating Grant
Year: 2010
Program: Operating Grant
Amount: 5000
Duration: 6 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Souraya Sidani, Dr. Sean Clarke
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: Systematic review of heart surgery patients experience following hospital discharge
Funding source: Canadian Institute for Health Research Professional Student Award
Year: 2009
Program: CIHR Professional Student Award
Amount: 6858.00
Duration: 3 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Souraya Sidani, Dr. Sean Clarke
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: An examination of the cultural relevance of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgical patient education
Date: 2009-2010
Funding source: Ryerson University
Program: Research Assistant program
Amount: 7017.00
Duration: 6 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Mandana Vahabi, Dr. Souraya Sidani, Ms. Vaska Miceski
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: An examination of the cultural relevance of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgical patient education
Date: Summer 2009
Funding source: Ryerson University
Program: Summer Research Assistant program
Amount: 12000.00
Duration: 4 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Mandana Vahabi, Dr. Souraya Sidani, Ms. Vaska Miceski
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: An examination of the cultural relevance of self-care education for patients with cardiac disease
Date: 2009-2010
Funding source: SIG SSHRC
Program: Operating Grant
Amount: 10000.00
Duration: 2 years
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Mandana Vahabi, Dr. Souraya Sidani, Ms. Vaska Miceski
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: An examination of the cultural relevance of self-care education for patients with cardiac disease
Date: Summer 2009
Funding source: Canadian Institute for Health Research Professional Student Award
Program: CIHR Professional Student Award
Amount: 6858.00
Duration: 3 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Mandana Vahabi, Dr. Souraya Sidani, Ms. Vaska Miceski
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: A Systematic Review of the Cardiovascular Patient Education Self-Care Literature
Date: 2008-2009
Funding source: Ryerson University
Program: Research Assistant Program
Amount: 7017
Duration: 1 year
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: An examination of the satisfaction and learning needs of nurses enrolled in a professional organization: A descriptive, exploratory study
Date: 2008-2009
Funding source: G. Raymond Chang
Program: Student Placement
Amount: 0.00
Duration: 3 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigator: Dr. Elaine Santa Mina, Dr. Sherry Espin
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: Differences in learning needs of patients post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A pilot study
Date: Summer 2008
Funding source: Canadian Institute for Health Research Professional Student Award
Program: CIHR Professional Student Award
Amount: 6858.00
Duration: 3 months
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigator: Dr. Sepali Guruge, Dr. Souraya Sidani
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: Effects of the characteristics of teaching on the outcomes of heart failure patient education interventions: A systematic review
Date: 2006-2007
Funding source: Ryerson University
Program: Research Assistant Program
Amount: 7017.00
Duration: 1 year
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Heather Beanlands, Dr. Karen Spalding
Status: Awarded
Title of Proposal: Systematic review of differences in teaching and demographics
Date: 2005-2007
Funding source: Ryerson University
Program: Research Assistant Program and One Time Only Funds
Amount: 7017.00 and 450.00
Duration: 1 year
Principal Investigator: Dr. Suzanne Fredericks
Co-Investigators: Dr. Sepali Guruge, Dr. Souraya Sidani
Status: Awarded
Publications and Presentations:
Articles in refereed journals:
Fredericks, S., Sidani, S., Vahabi, M., Micevski, V. (in press). An examination of current patient education interventions delivered to culturally diverse patients following CABG surgery. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research.
Fredericks, S. (in press). Coaching in the cardiovascular surgical population. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Fredericks, S. & DaSilva, M. (2011). An examination of the post-discharge recovery experience of patients who have had heart surgery. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness: An International Journal, 2, pp. 281-291.
Fredericks, S., Lo, J., Ibrahim, S., & Leung, J. (2010). An examination of the difference in performance of self-care behaviours between white and non-white patients following CABG surgery: A secondary analysis. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20, 4, 21-29.
Fredericks, S., Guruge, S., & Sidani, S., Wan, T. (2010). Post-operative patient education: A systematic review. Clinical Nursing Research: An International Journal, 19, 2, pp. 144-164.
Fredericks, S., Beanlands, H., & Spalding, K., DaSilva, M. (2010). Effects of the characteristics of teaching on the outcomes of heart failure patient education interventions: A systematic review. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 9, 30-37.
Fredericks, S., Ibrahim, S., & Puri, R. (2009). Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery patient education: A systematic review. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 24, 4, 162-168.
Fredericks, S., Guruge, S., Sidani, S., Wan, T. (2009). Patient demographics and learning needs: Examination of relationship. Clinical Nursing Research: An International Journal, 18, 4, 307-322.
Fredericks, S. (2009). Timing for delivering individualized patient education intervention to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft patients: A RCT. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 8, 144-150.
Fredericks, S. (2009). The relationship between CABG patient characteristics and perceived learning needs: A secondary analysis. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19, 1, pp. 13-19.
Fredericks, S. & Sidani, S. (2008). An exploration of the relationship between CABG patients’ self-sought educational resources and outcomes. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 23, 5, pp. 422-431.
Fredericks, S., Sidani, S., & Shugurensky, D. (2008). The effect of anxiety on learning outcomes post-CABG. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 40, 1 pp. 127 - 140.
Fredericks, S., & DaSilva, M. (2007). A Canadian perception of the nursing practice, research, and theoretical implications associated with Autologous cell transplantation. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, 5, pp. 375-379.
Invited papers, commentaries:
Fredericks, S. (2010). A commentary on the influence of culture on caring for individuals living with heart failure. Clinical Nursing Research: An International Journal, 19, 3, pp. 230-233.
PRESENTATIONS: ORAL AND POSTER
Papers in refereed conference proceedings
Fredericks, S., Lo, J., Leung J., Ibrahim, S. (2010). An examination of the difference in performance of self-care behaviours between white and non-white patients following CABG surgery: A secondary analysis. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Research Day.
Zanchetta, M., Fredericks, S. (June 2009). Gathering evidences about students’ know-how regarding the promotion of health literacy to innovative in educational initiatives. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Collaborative Research Day.
Fredericks, S. (Nov 2008). The relationship between demographic characteristics and learning needs in patients who have had Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery: A pilot study. University Health Network, Nursing Research Day.
Fredericks, S. (Sept 2008). Use of an Evidenced Based Best Practice Guideline to Enhance Self Management Support in Chronic Conditions. International Nurse Practitioner Conference.
Fredericks, S. (June 2008). The influence of patient characteristics on perceived learning needs of patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Ryerson University School of Nursing Research Day.
Fredericks, S. (2006, Nov). Self-care in the CABG population: An evaluation of the most appropriate time for delivering individualized patient education. 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference of the School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies (Ireland).
Fredericks, S. (2006, July). Self-care in the CABG population: An evaluation of the most appropriate time for delivering individualized patient education. Sigma Theta Tau: 17th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice (Montreal).
Fredericks, S. (2005, May). An evaluation of the most appropriate time for delivering individualized patient education. University of Western Ontario Nursing Research Day.
Fredericks, S. (2004, Oct). Active learning in clinical settings. Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s Embracing the Future: Educating Tomorrow’s Nurses 2nd International Conference 2004.
Fredericks, S., & Tsang, K. (2004, June). Heart Failure and Autologous Cell Transplant: Nursing Implications. Ryerson University: Annual Teaching and Research Conference. Ryerson University.
Fredericks, S. (2003, May). Self-Care and Education: The Design of a Framework. Research Day: Papers, Posters, Symposium Abstracts. University of Toronto Press.
Poster Presentations at Refereed Conferences
Fredericks, S. (2011). Designing nursing interventions: An overview of the development of a coaching intervention to be delivered to patients following heart surgery. 1st International Symposium on Nursing Intervention Research.
Fredericks, S. & Sidani, S. (2010). An examination of patients’ experience following hospital discharge post coronary artery bypass graft surgery and/or valve replacement: A presentation of a systematic review in progress. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Research Day. Poster Presentation.
Fredericks, S., Ibrahim, S., Puri, R. (2010). Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery patient education: A systematic review. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Research Day. Poster Presentation.