Capstone Projects
What are Capstone Projects?
Adapted from the definition of "Action Research" by Rory O'brien
TRP Capstone project is "learning by doing" - where learners "identify a person-centered problem or unmet need, try something to resolve it, and see how successful their efforts are. If not satisfied, they try again or propose what should be done differently next time."
Capstone Projects in Translational Research are a vehicle for learning to integrate knowledge and an opportunity to demonstrate new skills and competencies that are core-learning outcomes for the Masters in Health Science in Translational Research. The project course provides opportunities to network and develop professional contacts through student-initiated activities such as interviews, engaging contacts as mentors, and committee members and collaborators. Through capstone projects students gain skills and competencies to navigate ambiguity and deal with setbacks in real-world contexts.
Pilot Marshal Project
The Pilot Marshal Project aims to support researchers as they implement Pilot Projects within unique and complex environments.
Developing an implementation strategy for a systematic hepatitis C screening program in hospital inpatient units
This capstone project will support the potential introduction of a systematic point-of-care hepatitis C screening program in inpatient units at the Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children with Down Syndrome: Perspectives and Experiences of Healthcare Practitioners and Caregivers in Canada
This study aims to identify the factors contributing to diagnosis delays within the Canadian healthcare system and seeks to explore physicians’ current practices regarding DS-ASD and understand the challenges faced by caregivers.
Developing a Model of Care for the Primary Healthcare Program at the Eva Rothwell Centre in Hamilton’s Keith Neighbourhood
This Capstone puts into practice a shared passion for improving access to healthcare. They are collaborating with The Hamilton Family Health Team, who has championed the launch of a Primary Healthcare Program in Hamilton’s Keith neighbourhood.
Anestheffi Optima: Prototyping the use of a Digital Assistant to Improve Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Efficiency and Experience for the Obstetrical Population
At the heart of academic hospitals, we’re on a mission to transform the Pre-Anesthesia Clinic setting.
Revitalizing Tenant Wellness: Piloting the Implementation of a Wellness Hub at 100 High Park Avenue for Greater Access to Long-Term Mental Health Services for Tenants
In partnership with the West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT) and TCH, we aim to implement a Wellness Hub to increase access to key resources, namely mental Health Resources.
The MEND (Meaningfully Empowering the Neurodiverse) Initiative: Helping Autistic Adults in the GTA Express their Mental Health Needs
The MEND Initiative is a student-led Capstone project within the TRP. Our goal is to collaborate with autistic adults (18 years of age and older) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to develop an intervention that empowers them to express their mental health needs to their chosen healthcare provider(s).
Prototyping a mobile phone application to remotely monitor CAR T-cell therapy patients
The purpose of our capstone project is to prototype an app to monitor patients for parameters associated with potential adverse effects of CAR T-cell therapy, including cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, and infection.
Enhancing Youth Engagement Through Measurement-Based Care
This project aims to enhance the implementation of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) within Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) Networks, with a focus on youth accessing counselling services.
Protecting our Protectors: Empowering Wild Land Firefighter Health & Safety
Our current mission is to improve health and safety for wildland firefighters in Canada who are exposed to smoke for many months.
Eliciting Educational Perspectives of Oncological Patients, Caregivers & Clinicians in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic
We aim to explore the barriers and gaps of underutilization of Digital Education Prescription (DEP) and ensure its suitability to the patients, caregivers, and clinicians to improve patients’ health literacy during the treatment journey.
AID Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Decreasing psychological stress associated with the recent diagnosis of PD
Our project aims to broaden our understanding of the experience of recently diagnosed PD patients. We aim to delve deeper into the etiology of the main stressors affecting recently diagnosed PD patients.