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Kristine Newman

Associate Professor
DepartmentDaphne Cockwell School of Nursing
EducationRN, CRN(C), PhD
OfficeDCC-540, Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex
Phone416-979-5000, ext. 554160
Areas of ExpertiseKnowledge translation – health evidence; Gerotechnology; Dementia awareness and intergenerational relations; Informal caregivers and young caregivers

Kristine Newman is an associate professor at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Canada. Newman's research interests lie in three broad themes:

  1. Knowledge translation - health evidence
  2. Assistive technologies to detect agitation in persons with dementia
  3. Dementia: Awareness, intergenerational relations and caregivers

She has built a research program surrounding her expertise in gerontological nursing practice and knowledge translation. Her knowledge dissemination involves an arts-based approach that makes research accessible and impactful to various audiences. Such projects include: Spare a Thought for Dementia (T4D) campaign (external link)  and Embody – Experiencing Dementia through New Media (external link) .

  • NSE 407: Professional Issues and Trends
  • NSE 212: Nursing Research: Quantitative Methods

Research Interests:

  • To assist knowledge users to become aware of and to use best available evidence to support health behaviours, practices and decision making through effective knowledge translation and brokering.
  • My research has evolved to address fundamental questions about aging and vulnerable populations such as youth (school aged, high school and university students) and persons with dementia and their carers.
  • The dissemination and implementation of new knowledge to healthcare providers, carers, clients, youth, or the community can provide a basis to effective and quality health care services and policies.
  • Expanding health evidence through novel innovations and approaches, such as, assistive technologies to detect agitation through multi-modal sensors, can be applied to solve problems, make better informed decisions and guide health care practices, education and delivery.
  • Use mixed-methods research design with triangulation (e.g., scoping reviews, interviews and surveys).

Research Projects:

  • Sigma - STTI Lambda Pi-At-Large, 2020 Health Initiative Seed Grant, Principal Applicant, $2000 Project Title: Young Caregiver Awareness Online Community Event - Connecting nurses with young caregivers
  • 2021/04-2024/03 SSHRC IG 2020, Principal Investigator, $90,000 Project Title: Resiliency and vulnerability of Young Caregivers: A longitudinal study of their navigation through COVID-19
  • 2021/10-2026/09 CIHR Project Grant 2020, Co-I, $749,700 Project Title: Bringing relief to caregivers: The effect of mindfulness training on psychosocial, biological and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adult informal caregivers of persons with dementia
  • 2019/04- 2023/03 AGE-WELL Core Research Program 2020-2023 (CRP Catalyst 2019), Co-I, Implementation team, $162,000 Project Title: Location tracking-based health status indices and their integration into clinical support tools in long-term care. [AWCRP-2020-02 (Original award number: AWCAT-2019-125)
  • Fall 2019 FCS Publication Grant, Principal Investigator, $1500 Publication: Impact of EMBODY Experiencing Dementia through New Media Exhibit: Engaging nursing students and the public about dementia through arts-based knowledge translation methods
  • 2019/03-2020/02 SSHRC PEG 2018, Principal Investigator, $25,000 (FCS matching funds $6000) Project Title: Young caregivers needs: Expanding support and resources in rural settings
  • 2018/9 - 2017/2018 Fall/Winter Work Study RA Program, Ryerson University,    2019/4     Principal Applicant, 198 RA hours for Fall and Winter term ($4000) Project Title: Partnership for Young Carers: Engaging the community in dementia-friendly initiatives
  • Principal Applicant: "Intelligent Intervention System to Deter Older People (Living with Mild Dementia) from Physical Inactivity", Funding Source: Ryerson University, Faculty of Community Services Seed Grant, Funding Amount: $6,000
  • Principal Applicant: "Building an Alliance with Young Carers: Increasing Awareness and Understanding Their Needs", Funding Source: Ryerson University, Faculty of Community Services Proposal Development Grant, Funding Amount: $6,000
  • Principal Applicant: "Partnership for Young Carers: Engaging the Community in Dementia-Friendly Initiatives", Ryerson University Fall/Winter WorkStudy RA Program
  • Co-Investigator: "Digital Inclusion for Unpaid Caregivers", Funding Source: eCampusOntario Digital Inclusion Research, Funding Amount: $20,000
  • Principal Applicant: "Experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia through Sexes' Perspectives: Interactive Art and New Media Exhibit", Funding Source: Ryerson University Internal Creative Fund, Funding Amount: $10,000
  • Co-Investigator: "A Pilot Study of an Innovative Online Dementia Education Intervention for Multidisciplinary Post-Secondary Health Care Students in Ontario", Funding Source: The RTO/ERO Foundation, Funding Amount: $37,324
  • Principal Investigator: "Detection of agitation in people with dementia using multimodal sensors: Towards a predictive system", 2016-2018, Funding Source: Alzheimer Society Research Program, Funding Amount: $120,000
  • Principal Investigator: "Experiences, awareness and supports for youth who have older relatives living with dementia", 2016, Funding Source: Nursing Research Interest Group, Funding Amount: $2000
  • Principal Applicant: "Recommendations for a global dementia symbol", 2016, Funding Source:  UK Department of Health, Funding Amount: £4000
  • Principal Investigator: “Youth dementia awareness symposium”, 2016-2017, Funding Source: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Connections Grant, Principal Applicant, Funding Amount: $25,000
  • Principle Investigator: “What Works, for Whom, and in What Circumstances? A mixed methods pilot study of knowledge brokering in the context of the health aging in Canada”, Funding Source: Ryerson Health Research Fund, Funding Amount: $7000.00
  • Principle Investigator: “Youth experiences with older relatives who have dementia: Impact on inter-generational relationships”
  • Principal Investigator: “What Works, for Whom, and in What Circumstances? Online Survey of Knowledge Brokering in the Context of the Healthy Aging in Canada”, Funding Source: Ryerson University – Faculty of Community Service Internal Seed Grant, Funding Amount: $5000.00
  • Principle Investigator: “Agitation detection for Alzheimer’s disease - Pilot to develop algorithmic software “, Funding Source: Ryerson University – Faculty of Community Service Internal Seed Grant, Funding Amount: $5000.00
  • Principle Investigator: " Public Health Professionals’ perception of problem-solving ability when in need of information” , Funding Source: KT Canada Post-Doctoral Fellowship; Master University, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing
  • Principle Investigator, “Identifying emerging priorities in Knowledge Translation from the perspective of trainees”
  • Co-Investigator, “Developing Capacity for Patient-centered care in nursing students: Implementing and Evaluating an Evidence Based Intervention to Decrease Stress and Support Emotional Well-being”, 2015, Funding Source: National League for Nursing, Nursing Education Research Grant. Nancy Langston Award., Funding Amount: $17,968.50 USD
  • Co-Investigator, “(Re)thinking International Volunteer Health Work: A Scoping Review of the Global Health Context and Nursing Practices”, Funding Source: Ryerson University – Faculty of Community Service Internal Seed Grant, Funding Amount: $5000.00
  • Co-Investigator, “Exploring peer mentorship in the field of knowledge translation”
  • Co-Investigator, “Preparing Students to Care for People with Dementia during Clinical Practice Placements: Gentle Persuasive Approaches Phase 3 – Online”
  • Co-Investigator, “Detecting behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia using multimodal sensors”
  • Co-Investigator, “An approach for detecting behavioral aspects of older adults with dementia using patterns of motion”
  • Co-Investigator, “Preparing Nursing Students to Care for People with Dementia: Phase 2 Study”
  • Co-Investigator, “Recognition of behavioral symptoms of dementia using a Kinect and an accelerometer sensor”

School of Professional Communications, CMN 324: Strategic Storytelling

  • Collaborative Storytelling: Raising Youth Awareness on Dementia.
  • On April 10, 2018 worked with a team of students to develop a 3-minute video (external link)  to tell the story of #T4Dementia

Spare a thought for Dementia

  • Spare a Thought for Dementia raises youth awareness of dementia and how it impacts communities. Founded by Dr. Kristine Newman at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Toronto Metropolitan University, Spare a Thought for Dementia (external link)  aims to inspire youth to become more involved in their communities and become advocates for persons living with dementia. The project consists of an online campaign that shares stories of lived experiences of youth who are care partners for persons with dementia, and an interactive in-school awareness program that educates, challenges, and inspires youth in high school and university to become more involved in the community.

 

Chapters:

Manuscripts in Peer Reviewed Journals:

  • Spasojevic, S., Nogas, J., Iaboni, A., Ye, B., Mihailidis, A., Wang, A., Li, S.J., Schindel Martin, L., Newman, K., Khan, S.S. (2021). A pilot study to detect agitation in people living with dementia using multi-modal sensors. Journal of Healthcare Informatics Research. (published online, May 2021). DOI: 10.1007/s41666-021-00095-7.
  • Grigorovich A, Kulandaivelu Y, Newman K, Bianchi A, Khan SS, Iaboni A, McMurray J. (2021). Factors affecting the implementation, use, and adoption of real-time location system technology for persons living with cognitive disabilities in long-term care homes: Systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 23(1):e22831. DOI: 10.2196/22831  PMID: 33470949
  • Newman, K., Kahlon, P. & Li, S.J. (2021). Raising nursing student awareness of how it feels to have dementia with the use of 360 video. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 11(2). DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v11n2p7
  • Beanlands, H., McCay, E., Wang, A., Aiello, A., Schwind, J., Schindel Martin, L., Santa Mina, E., Rose, D.,  Fredericks, S., & Newman, K. (2021). Undergraduate nursing students’ experiences of engaging with a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-Skills Group intervention: Findings of a Thematic Analysis. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research 53(1), 39-46. doi:10.1177/0844562119896487
  • Newman, K., Au Duong, J., Kahlon, P. & Li, S.J. (2021). Impact of EMBODY experience dementia through new media exhibit: Engaging nursing students and the public about dementia through arts-based knowledge translation methods. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 10(5). DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v10n5p100
  • Newman, K. (2020). Relevance of digitalization for informal caregivers to address support needs and reducing social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Aging Science 8, 243. (Commentary)
  • Newman, K., De Forge, R, Van Eerd, D., Mok, Y, W, A., & Cornelissen, E. (2020). A Mixed Methods Examination of Knowledge Brokers and their Use of Theoretical Frameworks and Evaluative Practices. Health Research Policy and Systems18(34). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-020-0545-8 (external link) 
  • Beanlands, H., McCay, E. Fredericks, S. Newman, K., Rose, D., Santa Mina, E., Schindel Martin, L. Schwind, J., Sidani, S., Aiello, A., & Wang, A. (2019). Decrease stress and supporting emotional well-being among senior nursing students: A pilot test of an evidence-based intervention. Nurse Education Today 76, 222-227. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.02.009
  • Schwind, J. K., Beanlands, H., McCay, E., Schindel Martin, L., Wang, A., Fredericks, S., Newman, K., Santa Mina, E., Aiello, A., & Rose, D. (2019). A river journey: Metaphoric reflection on a study exploring Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Skills Group with senior nursing students. Reflective Practice 20(4), 469-482. DOI: 10.1080/14623943.2019.1638245
  • Newman, K., Wang, A.H., Wang, A.Z, Hanna, D. (2019). The role of internet-based digital tools in reducing social isolation and addressing support needs among informal caregivers: A scoping review. BMC Public Health 19(1495). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7837-3 (external link) 
  • Newman, K., Bookey-Basset, S., Wang, A.H., Wang, A.Z. (2019). Carers need care too: Recalling the experience of being a young carer for a relative living with dementia. Perspectives 40(3), 6-16.
  • Khan, S., Chikhaoui, B,  Schindel Martin, L., Wang, A.H., Newman, K., Mihailidis, A., Iaboni, A.  (2018). Challenges in collecting big data in a clinical environment with vulnerable population: Lessons learned from a study using a multi-modal sensors platform. Science and Engineering Ethics, 1-20. DOI 10.1007/s11948-018-0072-y http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11948-018-0072-y (external link) 
  • Newman, K. & Wang, A.H. (2018). Promoting youth awareness and understandings of dementia. The International Journal of Aging and Social Change. 8(4), 93-102. doi:10.18848/2576-5310/CGP/v08i04/93-102. https://cgscholar.com/bookstore/works/promoting-youth-awareness-and-understandings-of-dementia (external link) 
  • Newman, K. & Wang, A.H. (2017). Promoting youth awareness and understandings of dementia. The International Journal of Aging and Society. [in press]
  • DeForge, R., Colquhoun, H., Richmond, S. A., Emberly, D. & Newman, K. (2018): Developing a theory of peer mentorship in a knowledge translation trainee context (external link) , Studies in Higher Education.
  • Newman, K., Chikhaoui, B. & Mihailidis, A. (2017). Feasibility of using heart rate variability to detect agitation de-escalation in an individualized music intervention. The International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society 7(2), 67-82.
  • Newman, K. (2017). Pre-tenures remain survival wise:  How to survive your first year in a tenure-track nursing faculty position. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice 7(6), 43-45. DOI: 10.5430/jnep.v7n6p43
  • Newman, K., Dobbins, M., Yost, J., Ciliska, D. (2016). Information-seeking when problem-solving: Perspectives of public health professionals (external link) . Worldviews of Evidence-based Nursing, 00(0), 1-8.
  • Van Eerd, D., Newman, K., DeForge, R., Urquhart, R., Dainty, K.N., & Cornelissen, E. (2016). Knowledge brokering for healthy ageing: A scoping review of potential approaches (external link) . Implementation Science 11(140).
  • Booi, L., Newman, K. & Jackson, P.  (2016). Comparison of global dementia discussions: perspective from the world young leaders in dementia (external link) . Quality in Ageing and Older Adults 17(4).
  • Newman, K., Bookey-Bassett, S. & Ze Wang. (2016). Youth experiences with older relatives who have dementia: Impact on inter-generational relationships. The International Journal of Aging and Society 7(2), 11-20.
  • Newman, K. & White, F. (2016). Gerontological Nursing and Dementia Care: Enhancing practice through collaboration and knowledge exchange. Perspectives Journal 38(4), 21-23.
  • Lal, S., Urquhart, R., Cornelissen, E., Newman, K., van Eerd, D., Powell, B.J. & Chan, V. (2015). Trainees’ self-reported challenges in knowledge translation research and practice (external link) . Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing 12(6), 348–354.
  • Newman, K. & Booi, L. (2015). Critical reflections from the millennials on the Global Action Against Dementia legacy events (external link) . Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, 16(3), 177-182.
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  • Newman, K., van Eerd, D., Powell, B.J., Urquhart, R., Cornelissen, E., Chan, V. & Lal, S. (2015).  (PDF file) Identifying priorities in knowledge translation from the perspective of trainees: Results from an online survey (external link) . Implementation Science 10(92).
  • Yost, J., Thompson, D., Ganann, R., Aloweni, F., Newman, K., Hazzan, A., McKibbon, A., Dobbins, M., Ciliska, D. (2014). The effectiveness of knowledge translation interventions for promoting evidence-informed decision making among nurses in tertiary care: A systematic review (external link) . Implementation Science 10.
  • Newman, K., Doran, D., & Nagle, L. (2014). The relation of critical care nurses’ information-seeking behaviour with personal control, training, and non-routineness of the task. Dynamics, 25(1), 13-18.
  • Yost, J., Thompson, D., Ganann, R., Aloweni, F., Newman, K., McKibbon, K., Dobbins, M., & Ciliska, D. (2014). Knowledge translation strategies for enhancing nurses’ evidence-informed decision making: A scoping review (external link) . Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 11(3), 156-167.
  • Newman, K. & Doran, D. (2012). Critical care nurses' information-seeking behaviour during an unfamiliar patient care task. Dynamics, 23(1), 12-17.
  • Doran, D.M., Haynes, R.B., Kushniruk, A, Straus, S., Grimshaw, J., McGillis Hall, L, Dubrowski, A., DiPietro, T., Newman, K., Almost, J., Nguyen, H., Carryer, J. & Jedras, D. (2010). Supporting Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses through Information Technologies. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing 7(1), 4-15.
  • Newman, K. & Howse, E. (2007). The Impact of a PDA Assisted Documentation Tutorial on Student Nurses’ Attitudes. Computer Informatics Nursing Journal 25(2), 76 -83; quiz 84-5.
  • Newman, K. (2005). Exercise and Obesity: A Critique of the Literature.  The Nursing Journal: Nursing Research Council of the Southeastern Ontario Health Sciences Centre.

Peer Reviewed Oral/ Poster Presentations:

  • Newman, K., Schindel Martin, L., Wang, A.H., Au Duong, J., Iaboni, A., Mihailidis, A., Khan, S., Ye, B. (2018). Detecting and Predicting Instances of Agitation and Aggression in Persons Living with Dementia (DAAD). CAG 2018 Conference, October 18-20th, 2018, Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster.
  • Beanlands, H., McCay, E. Aiello, A. (Presenter) Fredericks, S. Newman, K., Rose, D., Santa Mina, E., Schindel Martin, L. Schwind, J., Sidani, S., & Wang, A.  Implementing and evaluating a Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Skills Group intervention to alleviate stress and promote well-being among senior undergraduate nursing students.  The National League For Nursing Education Summit 2018, September 12-14, 2018, Chicago, Illnois, USA. (Accepted). Poster.
  • Newman, K., Khan, S., Iaboni, A., Mihailidis, A., Schindel Martin, L., Wang, A.H., Ye, B & Zhu, T. (2018). DAAD: A framework to detect and predict incidences of agitation and aggression in persons living with dementia. International Federation of Ageing 14th Global Conference on Ageing. August 8-10, 2018, Toronto, Canada. Oral.
  • Schindel Martin, L.  & Newman, K. (2018). Behavioural Observation Tools for Nurses of Older People Living with Dementia: Learning Needs of Clinicians and Students. Ryerson Teaching and Learning Conference, Toronto, Canada. May 17, 2018. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Wang, A.H., Wang, Z. & Hanna, D. (2018). Digital inclusion for unpaid caregivers. International Federation of Ageing 14th Global Conference on Ageing. August 8-10, 2018, Toronto, Canada. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Au Duong, J., Iaboni, A., Khan, S., Schindel Martin, L., Mihailidis, A., Wang, A.H., & Ye, B. (2018). Detecting and Predicting Instances of Agitation and Aggression in Persons Living with Dementia (DAAD), Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario – GNAO 2018 Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, April 12-13, 2018. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Au Duong, J., & Kahlon, P. (2018). Spare a Thought for Dementia: Your Story My Story Campaign, Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario – GNAO 2018 Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario, April 12-13, 2018. Poster.
  • Beanlands, H.  McCay, E., Fredericks, S., Newman, K. Santa Mina, E., Schindel Martin, L., Schwind, J., Sidani, S., Rose, D., Aiello, A. Lynch, J. Wang, A & Danaher, A.  (2018). Developing capacity for patient-centered care in nursing students:  Implementing and evaluating an evidence based intervention to decrease stress and support emotional well-being. Sigma Theta Tau International, Region 10 Conference 2018 Bridging Nursing Leadership, Research & Practice, March 24, 2018, Eagle Crest, Michigan, USA. Poster.
  • Khan, S.,  Zhu, T.,  Ye, B., Mihailidis, A., Newman, K., Wang, A.H. & Schindel Martin, L. DAAD: A Framework for Detecting Agitation and Aggression in People Living with Dementia using a novel multi-modal Sensor Network. In Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Data mining for Aging, Rehabilitation, and Independent Assistive Living, IEEE ICDM, November 18, 2017, New Orleans, USA. Oral.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Woo, P, Cowan, D. , McLelland, V., Newman, K., Rose, D., Miller, P., Ashbourne, J., Ashley, M, Julian, P, McNee, M, Vieira Zamora, F. (2017). Responsive behavior: Meeting the learning needs of inter-professional post-secondary healthcare students. Canadian Conference on Dementia, November 4, 2017, Toronto, Ontario. Oral.
  • Newman, K., Au Duong, J., Mok, A. & Wang, A.H. (2017). From academic symposia to local youth initiatives: The Spare a Thought for Dementia campaign. 9th Canadian Conference on Dementia, November 3, 2017, Toronto, Ontario. Poster.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Woo, P, Cowan, D. , McLelland, V., Newman, K., Rose, D., Miller, P., Ashbourne, J., Ashley, M, Julian, P, McNee, M, Vieira Zamora, F. (2017). Responsive behavior: Meeting the learning needs of inter-professional post-secondary healthcare students. Canadian Conference on Dementia, November 3, 2017, Toronto, Ontario. Poster.
  • Schindel-Martin, L., Woo, P., Cowan, D., McLelland, V., Miller, P., Newman, K., Rose, D., Ashbourne, J., Ashley, M., Julian, P., McNee, M., Vieira Zamora, F, Bliss, M., & Boucher, P. (2017). Evaluating the eLearning format of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches dementia education curriculum with interprofessional post-secondary health care students. 46th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, October 19-21, 2017, Winnipeg, Canada. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Wang, A.H. (2017). Outcomes of Youth Dementia Awareness Symposium: Mobilizing Knowledge. 46th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, October 19-21, 2017, Winnipeg, Canada. Poster.
  • Newman, K.,  Schindel-Martin, L., Laboni, A., Mihailidis, A.,  Wang, A.H.,  Khan, S.,Ye, B. (2017). Dementia Assessment tools and observational approach for subtle physiological and behavioural patterns associated with agitation. 46th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, October 19-21, 2017, Winnipeg, Canada. Poster.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Woo, T., Cowan, D., McLelland, V., Miller, P., Newman, K., Rose, D., Ashbourne, J., Ashley, M., Julian, P., McNee, M., Vieira Zamora, F., Bliss, M., Boucher, P. (2017). Evaluating the eLearning format of the Gentle Persuasive Approaches dementia education curriculum with interprofessional post-secondary healthcare students. 46th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, Winnipeg, Canada. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Bookey-Bassett, S., Armstrong, G., Wang. A.H. (2017). Recalling: Experiences, awareness and supports for adolescents who have older relatives living with dementia. 46th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, October 19-21, 2017, Winnipeg, Canada. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Schindel-Martin, L., Iaboni, A., Mihailidis, A., Wang, A.H., Khan, S., Ye, B. (2017). Dementia Assessment tools and observational approach for subtle physiological and behavioural patterns associated with agitation. 46th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, October 19-21, 2017, Winnipeg, Canada. Poster.
  • Newman, K. Dissemination of Youth Dementia Awareness Symposium Outcomes. Gerontological Nursing: Shaping Healthcare for those who Shaped Canada. CGNA 2017 Conference, May 4-6, 2017, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Oral.
  • Newman, K., Bookey-Bassett, S., Wang, Z. Youth experiences with older relatives who have dementia: Impact on inter-generational relationships. Gerontological Nursing: Shaping Healthcare for those who Shaped Canada. CGNA 2017 Conference, May 4-6, 2017, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Oral.
  • Newman, K. Promotion of dementia-friendliness in communities - Examples from WYLD Network and Canada's National Dementia Strategy Progress. Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) Conference 2017, April 26-29th, 2017, Kyoto, Japan (Invited Speaker and Panelist)
  • Newman, K. Wang, Z. Youth Experiences with Older Relatives who have dementia. Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) 2017 Conference, April 26-29th, 2017, Kyoto, Japan. Oral.
  • Newman, K. & Mok, Y. (April 6, 2017).  Knowledge brokering in Canada: what works, for whom, and in what circumstances. 2017 Faculty Achievement Event, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada. Oral.
  • Jacobsen, W., Walton, C., Booi, L., Newman, K. & Hu, W. Do we need a global symbol for Dementia Friendly Communities? Alzheimer Europe Conference, Copenhagen, November 1, 2016. Poster.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Romaniuk, D., Newman, K., Purdy, N., Kenmir, A. Weisenthal, S., Verkuyl, M., Hughes, M., Julian, P., McLelland, V., Boucher, P. Continued evaluation of an on-line dementia-specific educational intervention in a baccalaureate collaborative nursing degree program. 45th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, Montreal, Quebec, October 21 2016. Oral.
  • Newman, K., Chikhaoui, B. & Mihailidis, A. Using heart rate variability to detect agitation de-escalation in an individualized music intervention. 6th International Conference of Health, Wellness & Society, Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., USA, 20-21 October 2016 (Virtual Lighting Talk)
  • Newman, K., van Eerd, D., De Forge, R., Urquhart R., Dainty K.N. & Cornelissen E. Mixed Methods study of knowledge brokering in the context of the healthy aging in Canada. 45th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, Montreal, Quebec, October 22, 2016. Poster.
  • Walton, C., Booi, L., Newman, K. & Hu, W. Do we need a global symbol for Dementia Friendly Communities? 45th Annual Scientific and Education Meeting of the CAG, Montreal, Quebec, October 21 2016. Poster.
  • Newman, K., van Eerd D, DeForge R, Urquhart R, Dainty KN, Cornelissen E. What works, for whom, and in what circumstances? Mixed Methods study of knowledge brokering in the context of the healthy aging in Canada. Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum #CKF16 Systems and Sustainability – Creating enduring Knowledge Mobilization, Toronto, Ontario, June 28-29, 2016. Oral.
  • Newman, K., van Eerd D, DeForge R, Urquhart R, Dainty KN, Cornelissen E. What works, for whom, and in what circumstances? Mixed Methods study of knowledge brokering in the context of the healthy aging in Canada. KT Canada Scientific Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, June 13-14 2016. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Chikhaoui, B. & Mihailidis, A.  Feasibility of using Heart Rate Variability to detect Agitation De-escalation in an individualised music intervention. DCSN Scholarship Development Day, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, May 25 2016. Oral.
  • Newman, K., Bookey-Bassett, S. & Wang, Z. Inter-generational Relationships: Youth Experiences with Older Relatives who have Dementia. DCSN Scholarship Development Day, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, May 25 2016. Oral.
  • Romaniuk, D., Kenmir, A, Schindel Martin, L., Wiesenthal, S., Hughes, M., Newman, K., Purdy, N., Marasco, G. & Freeman, C. Introducing dementia care principles into a first year collaborative baccalaureate nursing program. 2016 CASN Canadian Nursing Education Conference, Toronto, Ontario, May 30-31 2016. Oral.
  • Beanlands, H., Fredericks, S., Newman, K., Santa Mina, E., Schindel Martin, L., Schwind, J., Sidani, S. & Rose, D. (2016). Developing capacity for patient-centered care in nursing students: Implementing and evaluating an evidence-based intervention to decrease stress and support emotional well-being. Faculty Achievement and Year End Celebration, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, April 7, 2016. Poster.
  • Newman, K. & Booi, L. (2015). Capacity building for global health dementia initiatives: Next generation leadership for research and practice. Canadian Conference on Global    HealthCapacity Building for Global Health: Research & Practice, Montreal, Quebec, November 6, 2015. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Bookey-Bassett, S. & Wang, Z. (2015). Youth experiences with older relatives who have dementia: Impact on inter-generational relationships, The Aging & Society Knowledge Community, 5thInterdisciplinary Conference on Aging and Society, Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., USA, November 5, 2015. Poster.
  • Newman, K. & Booi, L.  (2015). Capacity building: Intergenerational global dementia solutions. 8th Canadian Conference on Dementia, Ottawa, Ontario, October 2-3, 2015. Poster.
  • Newman, K., Mihailidis, A. & Chikhaoui, B. Development of intelligent assistive technologies to detect agitation symptoms of dementia. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing 7th Research Day, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, June 9, 2015. Poster.
  • Freeman, C., Schindel Martin, L., Romaniuk, D., Newman, K., Kenmir, A., Wiesenthal, S., Cooper, L., Purdy, N., Marasco, G. (2015). Preparing students for clinical placements: Impact of online dementia training. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing 7th Annual Research Day. Toronto, June 9, 2015. [Best Student Poster Award – DCSN 7th Research Day, June 9, 2015]
  • Newman, K., Mihailidis, A. & Chikhaoui, B. Development of Intelligent Assistive Technologies to detect agitation symptoms of dementia. Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) 2015 Biennial Conference, Rodd Charlottetown, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, May 27-30, 2015. Poster.
  • Newman, K., van Eerd, D., DeForge, R.T., Urquhart, R., Cornelissen, E., Dainty. K. What works, for whom, and in what circumstances? A mixed methods pilot study of knowledge brokering in the context of the healthy aging in Canada. Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) 2015 Biennial Conference, Rodd Charlottetown, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, May 27-30, 2015. Poster.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Romaniuk, D., Purdy, N., Newman, K., Cooper, L., Kenmir, A., Hughes, M., Wiesenthal, S., Bliss, M., McCoy, B. Embedding an online, dementia-specific educational intervention in a baccalaureate collaborative nursing degree program. 44th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the CAG, Calgary, Alberta, October 23-25, 2015. Oral.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Romaniuk, D., Purdy, N., Newman, K., Cooper, L., Kenmir, A., Hughes, M., Weisenthal, S., Marasco, G., Freeman, C. (2015). An online strategy to educate undergraduate nursing students in dementia care: Gentle Persuasive Approaches. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing 7th Annual Research Day. Toronto, June 9, 2015. Oral.
  • Newman, K. & Booi, L. Millennial nurse leadership and dementia: A new perspective on an old disease. Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) 2015 Biennial Conference, Rodd Charlottetown, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, May 29, 2015. Oral.
  • Schindel Martin, L., Romaniuk, D., Purdy, N., Newman, K., Cooper, L., Kenmir, A., Weisenthal, S., Bliss, M., McCoy, B. Introducing an online format of Gentle Persuasive Approaches into a baccalaureate nursing program. 18th Biennial Conference of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, Charlottetown, May 28, 2015. Oral.

Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations:

  • Newman, K., Kahlon, P. & Li, S. (2021). Nursing student awareness of how it feels to have dementia with the use of 360 video. International Conference Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation., McGill University, Quebec (virtual conference), June 14-15, 2021 (e-poster).
  • Newman, K. & Lewis, M. (2021). Academics collaborating with community partners to support young caregivers. CGNA 2021: Harnessing the wonder of gerontological nursing, Virtual conference, April 23-24, 2021. (e-poster)
  • Kahn, S.S., Spasojevic, S., Iaboni, A., Newman, K., Wang, A.H., Ye, B., Mihailidis, A. (2019). Agitation detection in people living with dementia using multi-modal sensor. RehabWeek 2019, Toronto, Ontario, June 24-28, 2019. (INRS conference).
  • Wang, A. H., Schindel Martin, L., Newman, K., & Lapum, J. Using mobile apps in caregiving: The user experiences of family caregivers of persons living with dementia. Poster presentation submitted for the 20th Biennial Conference of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association. Calgary, Canada. May 2-4, 2019.
  • Newman, K., Penna, A., Mathura, K., Katona, A.,  Au Duong, J.,  Schindel Martin, L., Lapum, J.,  Tang, H., Wang, A.H., Khan, S. & Ye, B. (2019). Embody – Experience Dementia through New Media, TRI Research Day 2019, Toronto, Ontario, January 30, 2019 (UHN KITE Awarded Best Interactive Display).
  • Newman, K., Schindel Martin, L., Wang, A.H., Au Duong, J., Iaboni, A., Mihailidis, A., Khan, S., Ye, B. (2019). Detecting and Predicting Instances of Agitation and Aggression in Persons Living with Dementia (DAAD). 20th Biennial National Conference, Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, Calgary, Alberta, May, 2019
  • Spasojevic, S., Khan, S.S., Iaboni, A., Newman, K., Wang, A.H., Ye, B., & Mihaildis, A. (2019). Predicting agitation and Aggression in people living with dementia. TRI Research Day. Toronto, Ontario.

Selected Peer Reviewed Oral Presentations:

  • McMurray, J., Grigorovich, A., Kulandaivelu, Y., Newman, K., Bianchi, A., Khan, S., & Iaboni, A. (2021). The context barriers & facilitators to adoption & use of real-time location systems in long-term dementia care settings. CAG 2021 [Submitted]
  • Newman, K., Schindel Martin, L., McLelland, V., Wang, A.H., Kahn, S., Iaboni, A., Mihailidis, A., & Ye, B. (2021). Reliability of nurses’ use of a direct behavioural observation tool in the dementia context: Implications for development of predictive systems of behavioural assessment. CGNA 2021: Harnessing the Wonder of Gerontological Nursing (Virtual Conference). April 23, 2021.
  • Bookey- Bassett, S., Newman, K., & Wang, A.Z.Y. (2021). Nurses’ knowledge, skills & experience with young caregivers: An opportunity for staff development. CGNA 2021: Harnessing the Wonder of Gerontological Nursing (Virtual Conference). April 23, 2021.
  • Newman, K. & Lewis, M. (2020). Working with community partners to support young caregivers. CFK20 KT Mobilization Virtual Conference. November 26, 2020.
  • Newman, K., Wang, A.Z.Y., Chalmers, H., Berardini (Lakman), Y. & Stamatopoulos, V. (2020). Young caregivers: COVID-19 online support created via recommendations of rural and urban communities. ADI 2020 Virtual Conference. December 11, 2020.
  • Bookey-Basset, A., Newman, K., & Wang, A.Z.Y. (2020). Exploring nurses’s knowledge, skills and experience with young caregivers. STTI Region 10 Biennial Conference 2020. Bridging nursing leadership & research: Innovation in health care. Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. March 21, 2020.
  • Khan, S., Spasojevic, S., Mihailidis, A., Ye, B., Iaboni, A., Newman, K., Wang, A.H., Schindel Martin, L., & Nogas, J. Agitation Detection in People Living with Dementia Using Multimodal Sensors, 2019 41st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC) (EMBC 2019), Berlin, Germany, July 23-27, 2019.
  • Khan, S, Spasojevic, S., Ye, B., Mihailidis, A., Iaboni, A., Wang, A., Schindel Martin, L., Newman, K. Agitation Detection in People Living with Dementia using Multi-modal Sensors, RehabWeek 2019, Toronto, Ontario, June 24-28, 2019.
  • Newman, K., Schindel Martin, L., Zanchetta, M., Bookey-Basset, S., Gorospe IV, F., Brousseau, L. (2019). Promoting gerontological nursing entry-to-practice competencies in a 4th year undergraduate course through an interactive art and new media exhibit, 2019 Learning and Teaching Conference, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, May 16, 2019.
  • Newman, K. Understanding User Empathy and Knowledge About Dementia: User Experiences of 360° Video, NPs in long-term care annual NPAO/OLTCA conference, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, May 3, 2019 [Invited Speaker].
  • Newman, K., Penna, A., Mathura, K., Katona, A., Au Duong, J.,  Schindel Martin, L., Lapum, J.,  Tang, H., Wang, A.H., Khan, S. & Ye, B. (2019). Embody – Experience Dementia through New Media, TRI Research Day 2019, Toronto, Ontario, January 30, 2019 (Minute Madness).

  • Ryerson University Knowledge Mobilization and Engagement Award, 2021   
  • UHN-KITE Best Interactive Display Award, TRI Research Day for "EMBODY - Experiencing Dementia through New Media", 2019  
  • Sigma International Nursing Research Dissemination Award, 2019   
  • Canadian Nurses Foundation Certification Award - Rehabilitation Nursing Certification, 2017