Biography:
Dr. Lori Schindel Martin is the Associate Director, SRC, and an Associate Professor in the school and has held several advanced nursing practice positions in gerontological nursing over the past twenty years. Her program of research focuses on the health care needs of seniors living with cognitive impairments. Current research studies include: evaluating professional development programs developed to enhance the management of responsive behaviours exhibited by residents with dementia in long-term care facilities, and an exploration into the mealtime experiences of older adults with cognitive impairments. Lori currently teaches in the undergraduate and graduate programs, with a special interest in high-fidelity mannequin simulation. Lori also acts as a faculty advisor to graduate students and is involved in graduate student supervision. She is the Chair of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Steering Committee, a national initiative focusing on the development and evaluation of educational objects designed to enhance the practice of front-line staff working with frail older adults in long-term care facilities. She is also actively involved in the Ontario Gerontological Nursing Association, an interest group of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).
Research Grants (Past 5 years)
| 2012 | Co-Applicant “Letter of Intent for Program of Research - Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3): Finding solutions to malnutrition in LTC.” Other Investigators: Principal Investigator: Heather Keller, PhD, Schlegel Chair – Nutrition & Aging, University of Waterloo; Co-Principal Investigators: Steele, C., Duizer, L., Slaughter, S., Lengyel, C., Carrier, N.; Co-Applicants: Boscart, A., Boström, A., Brown, S., Chaudhury, H., Compton, S., Duncan, A., Dupuis, S., Heckman, G., Hung, L., Majowicz, S., Mourtzakis, M., Niezgoda, H., Rojas-Fernandez, C., Saletti, A., Schindel Martin, L., Stark, K., Villalon, L., Yoon, M. Funding Source: CIHR – Operating Grant, Programmatic Grants in Food and Health Funding Amount: $10,000.00 for development of full proposal |
| 2010-2012 | Principal Investigator “Investigating the Use of High-Fidelity Patient Simulation in the School of Nursing”. Co-Investigators: Margareth Zanchetta, Don Rose, Jennifer Lapum, Sharon Paton, Josephine Wong, Jacqui Schmid; Ryerson University Funding Source: FCS SRC Seed Grant Competition Funding Amount: $4994.00 |
| 2011 – 2012 | Collaborator “Proposal to Enhance, Safety, Health and Wellness in the Health and Community Care Sector.” Other Investigators: Boucher, P., Wilson, S., Van Hulle, H.; Public Services Health and Safety Association. Funding Source: MoHLTC - Health Sector Labour Market Policy Branch; Health Human Resources Strategy Division Funding Amount: $221,000.00 |
| 2010-2011 | Co-Investigator “Implementing GPA Approaches into Acute Care Environments”. Other Investigators: Leslie Gillies (PI), RN, Chief of Nursing Practice, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Henderson and St. Peter’s sites; Anne Pizzacalla, RN, MN, Clinical Nurse Specialist; Maureen Montemuro, RN, MHSc, Clinical Nurse Specialist; Esther Coker, RN, MScN, Clinical Nurse Specialist; Karen Robinson, RN, MN, Clinical Practice Manager, HHSC Funding Source: CHORD Project Funding Funding Amount: $150,000.00 |
| 2010-2011 | Principal Investigator “A systematic review of the literature exploring the experience of food insecurity amongst vulnerable communities”. Co-Investigators: Mandana Vahabi, Suzanne Fredericks, Sue Edwards, Margaret Malone, Beth McCay; Ryerson University – Diverse and At-Risk Populations Research Cluster, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Funding Source: DCSN SRC Research Cluster Competition Funding Amount: $4500.00 |
| August 2010 Awarded May 2011 | Principal Investigator “Maintaining Competency in Managing Dementia-related Aggression using an Activity-based Educational Approach in Long Term Care” Co-Investigators: Brazil, K.; Crawshaw, J.; Banks, J., McCoy, B. Funding Source: WSIB Funding Amount: $59,928.20 |
| 2008-present | Co-Investigator Other Investigators: Heather Keller, PhD (PI), Nutrition Studies, University of Guelph; S.L. Dupuis, PhD, Director, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Programme, University of Waterloo. Funding Source: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada |
| 2007 | FCS SRC Travel Grant For presentation of peer reviewed paper at Qualitatives Conference, St. Thomas/UNB, Fredericton, NB. Amount: $750.00 |
| 2007 | FCS SRC Publication Grant Amount: $2000.00 |
| 2005-2008 | Co-Investigator “The Eating Together Study”. Other Investigators: Heather Keller, PhD (PI), Nutrition Studies, University of Guelph; S.L. Dupuis, PhD, Director, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Programme, University of Waterloo. Funding Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada |
Publications and Presentations:
Articles in Refereed Journals (Past 5 years)
Keller, H., Schindel Martin, L., Dupuis, S., Genoe, R., Edward, H.., & Cassolato, C. (2010). Mealtimes and being connected in the community-based dementia context. Dementia 9(2), 191-213.
Cassaloto, C., Keller, H.H., Dupuis, S., Schindel Martin, L., Edward, H.G., & Genoe, R. (2010). The meaning and experience of eating out for families living with dementia. Leisure/Loisir, 34(10), 107-125.
Genoe, R., Dupuis, S., Keller, H.., Schindel Martin, L., Cassolato, C., & Edward, H. (2010). Honouring identity through mealtimes in families living with dementia. J Aging Studies 24, 181-193.
Janes, N., Fox, M., Lowe, M., McGilton, K., Schindel Martin, L. (2009). Facilitating best practice in aged care: Exploring influential factors through critical incident technique. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 4(3), 177-76.
Keller, H., Smith, D., Kasdorf, C., Dupuis, S., Schindel Martin, L., Edward, G., Cook, C., Genoe, R. (2008). Nutrition education needs and resources for dementia care in the community. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, Feb/March, 13-22.
Kaasalainen, S., Brazil, K., Ploeg, J., Schindel Martin, L. (2007). Nursing processes in palliative care for residents with dementia. Journal of Palliative Care, 23(3), 173-180.
Peer Reviewed Book Chapters (Past 5 years)
Schindel Martin, L. (2011). Older adult health. In L. Stamler & L. Liu (Eds.), Community Health Nursing: A Canadian Perspective (3rd Edition). Toronto: Pearson.
Ryan, E.B., Schindel Martin, L. (2011). Using narrative arts to foster personhood in dementia. In. P. Bakhaus (Ed.), Communication in Elderly Care. London: Continuum.
Cohen-Mansfield, J., Schindel Martin, L. (2010). Assessment of Agitation in Dementia. In P. A. Lichtenberg (Ed.), Handbook of Assessment in Clinical Gerontology (2nd Edition, pp. 381- 404). London: Elsevier.
Schindel Martin, L. (2008). Long-term care. In L. Stamler & L. Liu (Eds.), Community Health Nursing: A Canadian Perspective (2nd Edition, pp. 276-284). Toronto: Pearson.
Schindel Martin, L. (2008). Physically Responsive Behaviours in Chapter 5 (Contributing author). In M. Maynes (Ed.), Improving our response to older adults with substance use, mental health and gambling problems: A guide for supervisors, managers and clinical staff. The CAMH Healthy Aging Project, Ottawa: CAMH.
Invited Papers Read (Past 5 years)
Schindel Martin, L. Sexual health of older adults: Why gerontological nurses must acquire assessment knowledge. Keynote presentation to the Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario – Niagara Chapter, Nursing Week, May 9, 2012.
Schindel Martin, L. Gerontological Nursing: Shining a Spotlight on Our Health as a Practice Discipline. Keynote presentation, Nursing Week, Baycrest Hospital, May 8, 2012.
Schindel Martin, L. Sexual expression and physical intimacy in the dementia context: Considerations for care. McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Geriatric Information Day for Health Sciences Students, Hamilton Health Sciences (St. Peter’s Hospital site), March 31, 2012, Hamilton, Ontario.
Schindel Martin, L. Building a Research Program in Aging & Health Care: Lessons Learned. Keynote presentation at the SOIHAS Conference, Master University, Hamilton, Ontario, February 25, 2011.
Schindel Martin, L. Sexual expression and physical intimacy in the dementia context: Considerations for Care. Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario, October 28, 2011.
Schindel Martin, L. Sexual expression and physical intimacy in the dementia context: Care Issues. McMaster University Gerontological Studies, Gilbrea Institute, Fall Symposium, September 21, 2011.
Schindel Martin, L., If a Tree Grows in the Forest Does Anybody Hear: Raising the Bar for Gerontological Nursing in Canada. Keynote presentation. 16th bi-annual National Conference, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, Mississauga, Ontario, June 10, 2011.
Schindel Martin, L. Moving Forward in Dementia Care: What Difference Has 25 Years Made? Geriatric Refresher Day, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, May 4, 2011, London, Ontario.
Schindel Martin, L. Older Adults: Health professionals must assess their intimacy needs and sexual health. McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Geriatric Information Day for Health Sciences Students, Hamilton Health Sciences (St. Peter’s Hospital site), March 5, 2011, Hamilton, Ontario.
Schindel Martin, L., Fox, B., Towers, K., McCoy, B., Chohan, A., Ducak, K. Pilot Test of a 100-Minute Refresher Dose of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Program. Geriatric Research Day, LHIN 4 Dementia Network, Hamilton Health Sciences (St. Peter’s Hospital site), October 29, 2010, Hamilton, Ontario.
Schindel Martin, L., Keller, H., Dupuis, L., Genoe, R., Edwards, H.G., Cassolato, C. The Eating Together Study: An Experience with Inter-professional Team Research in Gerontology. Collaborative SRC Day, Ryerson University, June 3, 2010, Toronto, Ontario.
Schindel Martin, L. Communication Strategies and Bathing Techniques for Persons with Dementia. Allies in Aging: Alzheimer Societies of Guelph, Kitchener and Cambridge Annual Conference, Ontario, October 22, 2009, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Schindel Martin, L., Lapum, J., Santilli, M., Jones, W., Bempong, B., MacDonald, R. Meet Mrs. McGlin: Innovative use of high fidelity simulation with first year nursing students. Ryerson Faculty LTO Conference, May 12, 2009, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Schindel Martin, L., Lapum, J., Santilli, M., Jones, W., Hughes, J., MacDonald, R. Meeting Mrs. McGlin: Impact of high fidelity mannequin simulation scenarios with first year nursing students. Ryerson University DCSN Collaborative SRC Day, June 4, 2009, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Schindel Martin, L. Body work: Best practice for personal care of older adults with dementia. 5th Interdisciplinary Conference for Old Age in a New Age, Saint John, New Brunswick, April 23, 2009.
Schindel Martin, L. Older adults with dementia: How do we adjust to the shifting tide of their intimacy needs? NICHE Pre-Conference, Saint John, New Brunswick, April 23, 2009.
Schindel Martin, L. Talking about sex in long-term care: Policy and best practice. Trellis Health Professional Development Conference, Kitchener, Ontario, November 21, 2008.
Schindel Martin, L. Personhood in long term care. County of Lambton Senior Services Department Staff Retreat. Sarnia, Ontario, November 14, 2008.
Schindel Martin, L. The impact of relationships on aging, longevity and health. Successful Aging Series, Regional Geriatric Program Central, September 17, 2008.
Schindel Martin, L. Evidence-based bathing practices for older adults. ARNNL Conference. St. John’s, Nfld., June 4, 2008.
Schindel Martin, L. Talking about sex: Responding to risky romance in long term care. Tickle Trunks & Risky Romance Conference. Alzheimer Society of Peterborough and Area, May 21, 2008.
Schindel Martin, L. Body work: Best practices for bathing vulnerable older adults. Geriatric Medicine Refresher Day, London, Ontario, April 30, 2008.
Schindel Martin, L. Sexuality and intimacy in long-term care. York Region Annual Long-term Care Staff Conference, April l9, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Bathing issues for older adults with mental health and dementia diagnoses. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Team, Toronto, Ontario, April 17, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. “Sexual reformation: How do we adjust to the shifting tide of sexual expression in long-term care? Alzheimer Society of Toronto, Leave your Baggage at the Door Conference. Toronto, Ontario, November 30, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Sexual expression and dementia. Clinical Behavioural Sciences Programme, McMaster University, November 16, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Sexuality and best practice in long-term care. Ministry of Health/Long-Term Care Compliance Regulators and Advisors Professional Development Retreat, Toronto, Ontario, November 8, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. “Lovers and other strangers: Balancing risk with romance in long-term care.” Annual Gerontological Nursing Provincial Conference. Niagara Falls, Ontario, November 2, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Person-centred care and sexual expression in dementia. National Salvation Army Convention, St. John’s, Newfoundland, October 20, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Body work: The ART of bathing in dementia. Allies in Aging: Alzheimer Societies of Guelph, Cambridge Annual Conference, Cambridge, Ontario, October 19, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Why is target-directed, prevention and consequence-focused training necessary to manage aggressive/responsive behaviour associated with dementia? Divisional Rounds of the Divison of Geriatric Division, St. Joseph’s Healthcare, McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, September 14, 2007.
Peer Reviewed Papers Read (Past 5 years)
Schindel Martin, L., McCoy, B. Evidence-informed Management of Aggressive/Responsive Behaviour Associated with Dementia in LTC: The Gentle Persuasive Approach. OLTCPA Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario, October 31, 2011.
Schindel Martin, L., Fox, B., Tower, C., McCoy, B. Activity-based Education as a Platform for a 100-Minute Refresher Dose of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Program in Long Term Care. 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Ottawa, Canada, October 2011.
Schindel Martin, L., McCoy, B., Montemuro, M. Advanced Practice Facilitation for Responsive Behavior Management in Geriatric Care: Lessons Learned over Seven Years of Gentle Persuasive Approaches Coaching. 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Ottawa, Canada, October 2011.
Schindel Martin, L., Gillies, L., Pizzacalla, A., Montemuro, M., Coker, E. Gentle Persuasvie Approaches in Dementia Care: Raising the Bar for Excellence in Acute Care. 4th Annual DCSN Research Day, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, June 17, 2011.
Suva, G., Schindel Martin, L., Gillies, L., Pizzacalla, A. Evaluation of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Hospital-based Dementia Care - A Qualitative Analysis. 4th Annual DCSN Research Day, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, June 17, 2011.
Gillies, L., Montemuro, M., Pizzacalla, A., Coker, E., Schindel Martin, L. Implementing the Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Program for Care of Older Adults with Dementia in the Hospital Environment. 16th bi-annual National Conference, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, Mississauga, Ontario, June 10, 2011..
Schindel Martin, L. Sexual Health Promotion for older adults: Using Actor Simulations to Prepare Professional Nursing Students. 16th bi-annual National Conference, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, Mississauga, Ontario, June 10, 2011.
Dupuis, SL., McGilton, K., Jonas-Simpson, C., Schindel Martin, L. Changing our Understanding of Behavior in the Dementia Context. 16th bi-annual National Conference, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, Mississauga, Ontario, June 10, 2011.
Montemuro, M., Gillies, L., Benner, J., Pepper, H., Robinson, K., Gusciora, J., Schindel Martin, L. GPA Implementation in the Acute Care Setting. 26th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International, March 28, 2011, Toronto, Ontario.
Gillies, L., Pizzacalla, A., Coker, E., Montemuro, M., Robinson, K., Benner, J., Gusciora, J., Fram, N., Misaiszek, B., Schindel Martin, L. An Organizational Systems Approach to Implementation of Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Acute Care. Leadership Network of Ontario, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Conference, March 25, 2011, Toronto, Ontario. (Poster)
Schindel Martin, L., McCoy, B., Montemuro, M., Ducak, K. Responsive behaviour in persons with dementia: Using person-centred theories to shift educational curriculum and clinical practice; Part of a four-paper symposium titled Responsive Behaviors: A New Perspective for Care and Policy. 39th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Symposium Between Social Sciences and Health & Biological Sciences Division of CAG, December 3, 2010, Montreal, Quebec.
Schindel Martin, L. Reapproaching responsive behaviour in dementia care: Using narrative storytelling to build an intervention plan. 36th Annual Gerontological Nursing Association Conference, Hamilton, Ontario, November 5, 2010.
Schindel Martin, L., Keller, H., Dupuis, S., Genoe, H., Edward, G. The eating together study: An example of how nurses can navigate inter-professional team research. 15th Biannual Canadian Gerontological Nursing Conference, Banff, Alberta, May 2009.
Schindel Martin, L., Brown, S. Actor simulation as a teaching strategy for bathing competencies in dementia. 15th Biannual Canadian Gerontological Nursing Conference, Banff, Alberta, May 2009.
D'Hondt, A., Kaasalainen, S., Prentice, D., Schindel Martin, L. Bathing residents with dementia in long term care: Critical incidents described by personal support workers. 15th Biannual Canadian Gerontological Nursing Conference, Banff, Alberta, May 2009.
Genoe, R., Dupuis, S., Keller, H., Schindel Martin, L., Reimer, H., Edward, G., Cassolato, C. Mealtimes and changes in the context of dementia. IAGG, Paris, France, July, 2009.
Keller, H., Dupuis, S., Schindel Martin, L., Genoe, R., Reimer, H., Edward, G., Cassolato, C. Mealtimes as “the way we are”: The meaning and experience of mealtimes in the dementia context. IAGG, Paris, Frances, July 2009.
Schindel Martin, L. Guided Reflection for Nursing Students: Sexual Expression in Older Adults in the Dementia Context. 1st International Reflection in Health Profession Education Conference, London, Ontario, May 2009.
Visva, A., Schindel Martin, L., Janes, N., Spalding, K. Facilitation of Best Practice Knowledge in Long Term Care: Rogers Theory of Innovation Defusion. 2nd Annual Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing SRC Conference, June 2009.
Wickson-Griffiths, A., Schindel Martin, L., Keller, H., Dupuis, S., Genoe, R., Edward, H. Serving up mealtime strategies: How families experience dementia in the community. 15th Biannual Canadian Gerontological Nursing Conference, Banff, Alberta, May 2009.
Wickson-Griffiths, A., Schindel Martin, L., Keller, H., Dupuis, S., Genoe, R., Edward, H. Serving Up Mealtime Strategies for Dementia: Comparing Adult Children and Spousal Caregivers. 2nd Annual Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing SRC Conference, June 2009.
Schindel Martin, L., Brown, S. Bathing competencies in dementia care: Teaching strategies for front-line staff. The 34th Annual Provincial Gerontological Nursing Association Conference. London, Ontario, October 2008.
Genoe, R., Dupuis, S.L., Keller, H., Schindel Martin, L., Edward, G., Cassolato, C. Adapting to the new normal: Mealtimes as a mirror of the process of change in dementia. Conference Program 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Canadian Association on Aging, London, Ontario, October 2008.
Keller H., Schindel Martin, L., Dupuis, S., Genoe, R., Edward, G., Cassolato, C. Mealtimes and being connected in the dementia context. Conference Program 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Canadian Association on Aging, London, Ontario, October 2008.
Schindel Martin, L., Keller, H., Dupuis, S., Genoe, R., Edward, H. The eating together study: Navigating the [under]currents of interprofessional team research. Biennial Hamilton and Region Qualitative Health Research Conference, June 2008.
Schindel Martin, L., Brown, S. Evaluating the use of “actor/simulators” to reinforce bathing competencies associated with dementia in long-term care. 1st Annual Nursing Research Day, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto, Ontario, June 2008.
Cook, C., Keller, H., Dupuis, S., Edward, H., Genoe, R., Schindel Martin, L. The eating together study – Phase I: The meaning of ‘eating out’ in community-living families with dementia. Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology (FICCDAT). Toronto, Ontario, June 2007.
Genoe, R., Dupuis, R., Schindel Martin, L., Keller, H., Edward, H., Cook, C. The eating together study – Phase I: Preserving identity through the mealtime experience in the dementia context. FICCDAT. Toronto, Ontario, June 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Thematic Narrative Conversation. FICCDAT. Toronto, ON. June 19, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. The Experience of Front-line Leadership in Long-term Care. Presented at the “Toward New Heights”, the 24th Annual Qualitative Analysis Conference, University of St. Thomas and University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. May 19, 2007 (SRC Travel Grant).
Kaasalainen, S., Brazil, K., Ploeg, J., Schindel Martin, L. The process of providing palliative care to dementia patients in long-term care (Poster). 14th Biannual Canadian Gerontological Nursing Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 3, 2007.
Janes, N., Schindel Martin, L., Fox, M., Lowe, M., McGilton, K. Facilitating knowledge utilizaltion in long-term care settings: Exploring influential factors through critical incident technique. 14th Biannual Canadian Nursing Association Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 4, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L., Wickson, A. Coaching to build leadership in long-term care. 14th Biannual Canadian Nursing Association Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 3, 2007.
Schindel Martin, L. Body work: Exploring best practice in intimate personal care for vulnerable older adults. Canadian Standards Association/Ontario Safety Association for Community and Healthcare Safety Forum, Toronto, Ontario, March 5, 2007.