Curriculum Vitae

Renée F. Lyons, PhD

Bridgepoint Chair in Complex Chronic Disease Research and TD Scientific Director, Collaboratory for Research and Innovation,

Bridgepoint Health

Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto (status)

Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation,

University of Toronto (status)

Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Professions and Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University

Renée Lyons holds the first Bridgepoint Chair in Complex Chronic Disease (University of Toronto and Bridgepoint Health) and is Scientific Director of the Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Bridgepoint Health. She is a Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr. Lyons has been a faculty member at Dalhousie University since 1981 where she held a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health Promotion and was the Senior Scientist at the Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre (www.ahprc.dal.ca), with appointments in the School of Health and Human Performance and the Department of Psychology. She is a member of Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada Science Advisory Board, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and a Board member of the Science Research and Demonstration Corporation, and the national research network of Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts. The goal of the Bridgepoint Chair in Complex Chronic Disease (CCD) Research is the development of a leading-edge research program in CCD and using multi-institutional collaborations on CCD research development and its use. The Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation has been in operation since late 2009. Its focus is health systems re-engineering for people with complex multiple health conditions around three integrated research themes: service and policy, clinical excellence, and technology and design solutions. The Collaboratory engages in training and mentoring of CCD scientists and students, development of new research methods, grants development, and knowledge mobilization. The Collaboratory has also developed a governance structure and committees, inter-disciplinary, inter-sectoral collaborations to advance research, donations and grants of approximately $3 million, and mechanisms to help use the research findings at Bridgepoint and elsewhere. Research proposals totaling over $5 million will have been submitted for funding this year. In addition to her responsibilities at the Bridgepoint Collaboratory, Dr. Lyons is currently involved with the Oxford International Learning Collaborative, focused on evidence development and use in the fundamentals of health service. She is also completing a 5-year nationally funded (CIHR, Heart and Stroke Foundation) multi-method study on optimizing policy investments in

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the built environment to address youth obesity, comparing rural, urban and suburban communities and socioeconomic status. Dr. Lyons’ research has focused on chronic disease, health systems improvement and knowledge translation. She was co-editor for the first book on multiple chronic conditions, When people live with multiple chronic diseases: a collaborative approach to an emerging global challenge (Escuela Andaluza de Salud Publica, 2010). A book chapter on the Future of chronic illness: translating what we know into what we do in Translating chronic illness into practice (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010) examines how we should use evidence to take bolder country-wide and global action on chronic illness prevention and management. Dr. Lyons has been principal investigator for over $25M in health research funding for large health research projects in rural health, stroke and health systems reform, public health, oral health of seniors, and chronic disease prevention in midlife and youth, settings and health, and human relationships and chronic illness. These funds were awarded primarily through national peer review research competitions. She has conducted research and published in knowledge translation (KT), including work with several Canadian Networks of Centres of Excellence (e.g. Stroke, Water) on KT development. Dr. Lyons was Special Advisor to Alan Bernstein, President of CIHR, providing research development leadership in rural and northern health. She also collaborated with over 100 researchers in the social sciences and humanities (SS/H) to develop a document explaining health related disciplines in SS/H and advances in social and behavioral research to facilitate cross-pillar collaboration. She was a member of the Canadian Academy of Health Science’s review panel on chronic disease in Canada (2009-10). Dr. Lyons provided research expertise and training to guide public health development in the Balkans and was a member of the Michael Smith Foundation expert advisory group for the evaluation of the BC ACT NOW initiative. In 2009, Dr. Lyons was a visiting scholar in Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, and hosted a Knowledge Translation Symposium with Alastair Buchan, Oxford’s Head of Medical Sciences. The symposium presenters collaborated on a monograph (www.ahprc.dal.ca) about innovative approaches and roadblocks in knowledge utilization in health services and public health. Dr. Lyons received her university education at Dalhousie University (BA in psychology and sociology), Xavier University, Cincinnati (MEd in counselling psychology), the University of Oregon, Eugene (PhD in health studies – coping and adaptation and systems improvements in chronic disease management).

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Research Awards - Principal Investigator 2013-2016 Young-Mid Life Adults with Chronic Conditions in Complex

Continuing Care. MOHLTC Health System Research Fund. Co-Principal Investigator with K. Kuluski, Bridgepoint Health and

University of Toronto. $315,300. 2007-2012 Optimizing Investments in the Built Environment to Reduce

Adolescent Obesity. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and CIHR- $597,437 ($395,911). Co-PI with Jill Grant (Chair, Planning and Architecture, Dalhousie University).

2005-2011 Beyond Dissemination: Assessing Receptor Capacity to use

Research in Health Systems and Policy. CIHR. Co-PI with Grace Warner (School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University). $294,720.

2003-2011 Reconfiguring Physical and Social Environments to Improve Health.

CIHR – IPPH, Centres for Research Development Competition- $2,133,772.

2005-2010 Knowledge Translation Lab in Health Promotion and Health Policy

Canadian Foundation for Innovation Award - $118,590. 2001-2009 Community Alliance for the Remodelling of Rural Health Systems:

Taking Action on Chronic Illness. CIHR and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Community Alliance for Health Research - $919,675.

2003-2008 Health Systems Utilization of Stroke Research. Canadian Stroke

Network (Networks of Centres of Excellence Program), Ottawa. Peer reviewed award for 4 stroke knowledge translation projects, including a four-province health systems intervention - $900,040.

2001-2007 Brain Gain: Increasing the Capacity of Rural Communities to Use

Social Science Research to Influence and Develop Policy. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Community-University Research Alliance CURA competition - $1,007,035.

2002-2004 The Silent Epidemic of Oral Disease: Evaluating Continuity of Care

and Policies for the Oral Health of Seniors. Canadian Health Services Research Foundation and Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation - $300,000. Co-PI with Mary McNally (Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University).

2001-2004 Aging Well in Rural Places: Development and Pilot Testing of a

Community-Based Strategy for Addressing Depression in Seniors in Atlantic Canada. Health Canada, Rural & Remote Health Innovations Initiative - $315,682.

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2001-2003 Furthering the Impact of Health Promotion Research on Healthy

Public Policy. Health Canada, National Health Research Development Program - $250,000.

2001-2003 Building Community Capacity to Influence Policy Development.

Population Health Fund, Health Canada - $300,000. 1999-2003 The Midlife Bulge: Population Health Scan and Best Practice

Strategies to Improve Health of Midlife Canadians. Manulife Financial - $100,000.

1998-2003 Testing of the Relationship Issues Profile. Social Sciences and

Humanities Research Council of Canada. Social Integration and Disability Strategic Research Initiative – SSHRC & HRDC - $51,720.

2001 Increasing Wellness in Canada: The Role of Health Charities.

Canadian Federation of Health Charities - $20,000. 1998-2001 National Research Synthesis Conference on Integration and

Disability. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Human Resources Development Canada - $92,000.

1999-2000 Fostering Vitality in Nova Scotia Communities: A Seniors’ Forum.

Human Resources Development Canada - $65,000. 1999-2000 Healthy Lifestyle: Strengthening the Effectiveness of Lifestyle

Approaches to Improve Health. Health Canada - $17,778. 1998-1999 The Private Sector and Population Health in Atlantic Canada. Health

Canada, Population Health Fund - $16,000. 1995-1996 National Forum on Physical Activity and Disability. Health Canada,

Active Living Alliance - $10,000. 1994-1996 Clarification of Relationship Issues in Chronic Illness and Disability.

SSHRC - $37,000. 1995-1995 Exercise Adherence and Activity Partnerships. Cardiac Prevention

Research Centre, Dalhousie University - $9,500. 1994-1995 Need Analysis: Persons with Stroke and Caregivers. Heart and

Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia - $15,000. Note: Detailed information about these projects is on the following website: www.ahprc.dal.ca

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Selected Research Awards - Co-Investigator 2013-2016 Impact of facility design on health outcomes in the context of

complex chronic disease. CIHR Partnership for Health System Improvement Grant. With C. Alvaro, Bridgepoint Health and Ryerson University. $577,240.

2013-2016 Electronic Patient Reports Outcomes (ePRO). MOHLTC Health

System Research Fund. With C. Cott, University of Toronto. $316,113. 2011-2015 Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts: Mobilizing Network

Knowledge to Prevent Problems and Promote Resilience. Networks of Centres of Excellence – Knowledge Mobilization (with M. Ungar, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University) - $1,600,000.

2009-2015 Pan Canadian Strategic Training in Population Intervention

Research for Chronic Disease Prevention. CIHR (with R. Cameron, University of Waterloo) - $1,950,000.

2012-2014 Post-Occupancy Evaluation of the New Bridgepoint Hospital.

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). (with C. Alvaro, Bridgepoint Health) - $318,000.

2011-2012 Fundamentals of Care and Patient Experience Initiative (with

A. Kitson, University of Adelaide, et al., Green Templeton College, University of Oxford - $15,000.

2009-2012 Program Grant for Patient Safety Research. NIHR (with P.

McCulloch, et al., University of Oxford) - $1,500,000 (pounds) 2009-2012 Obesity Management: The Invisibility of a Visible Epidemic. Nova

Scotia Health Research Foundation (with S. Kirk, Dalhousie University) - $150,000.

2011 Defining Quality Measures for Complex Care Patients Transitioning

Across the Continuum. CIHR, Meeting Planning and Dissemination, Planning Grants. (with L. Jeffs, C. Bell, S. Straus, G.R. Baker and M. Law) - $23,649.

2010-2011 Detecting and Responding to Safety Threats across Transitions of

Care: Patients’ and Clinicians’ Perspectives. Canadian Nurses Foundation Nursing Care Partnership (with L. Jeffs, C. Bell, S. Canzian, E. Ferris, S. Kitto, J. Merkley, O. Smith, S. Straus, and G. Wilson) - $48,050.

2007-2010 Understanding Gender Differences in Exercise from a Social

Ecological Perspective During and After Cardiac Rehabilitation. CIHR (with C. Blanchard (PI) Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine) - $335,307.

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2006-2009 Determinants of Physical Inactivity Among Older Adults in Atlantic Canada. CIHR (with J. Spence, University of Alberta) - $93,860.

2006-2009 A Scoping Review and Research Synthesis of Community Level

Interventions that Modify Social Environments and Influence Health. CIHR (with L. Jackson (PI), Dalhousie University, School of Health and Human Performance - $99,950).

2006-2007 Assessing Perceived Organizational Barriers to Research Utilization.

Research Capacity Award, NSHRF (With C. Alvaro, Post-doctoral trainee, AHPRC, Dalhousie University) - $11,318.

2003-2006 Taking Action to Enhance Health Behaviours in Teens: A School

Based Approach, CIHR and PEI Health Research Program (with D. Murnaghan, University of Prince Edward Island) - $242,000.

2000-2003 Environmental Health in Canadian Schools: Development and

Testing of Indoor Air Quality Guidelines. Health Canada, Population Health Fund. (with M. Joffres, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University) - $297,890.

2001 Health Services Research Mentor. CHSRF Foundation. (with S.

Tomblin, Memorial University of Newfoundland) - $60,000. 1999-2001 Improving the Quality of Life of Urban Canadian Seniors: A

Community-Based Participatory Project. (with I. Rootman, University of Toronto) - $262,845.

1998-2000 Environmental Scan of Rural and Remote Health Initiatives in

Atlantic Canada, Health Canada (with D. Bruce, Rural and Small Towns Research Program, Mount Allison University) - $23,290.

Selected Grants Submitted

2012 Stroke Rehabilitation and Patients with Multimorbidity: A Scoping Review. CIHR Knowledge Synthesis Grant. Co-Principal Investigator with M. Nelson, Bridgepoint Health and University of Toronto. $50,000.

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Selected Scholarly Publications: Peer Reviewed **Key: JA-Journal Article, IBC-Invited Book Chapter, B-Book, P-Proceedings, O-Other, R- Review, BR-Book Review, I-Invited Jeffs, L., Law, M.P., Straus, S., Cardoso, R., Lyons, R.F., Bell, C. (2013). Defining Quality

Measures for Complex Care Patients Transitioning Across the Continuum Using a Structured Panel Process. BMJ Quality & Safety, doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001473. JA

Schaink, A. K., Kuluski, K., Lyons, R. F., Fortin, M., Jadad, A., Upshur, R. E., & Wodchis, W.

(2012). A scoping review and thematic classification of patient complexity: Offering a unifying framework. Journal of Comorbidity, 2, 1–9. JA

Shearer, C. L., Blanchard, C., Kirk, S.F.L., Lyons, R., Dummer, T., Pitter, R., Rainham, D.,

Rehman, L., Shields, C., & Sim, M. (2012). Physical activity and nutrition among youth in rural, suburban, and urban neighbourhood types. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 103(Suppl. 3), 555-560. JA

Jeffs, L., Kitto S., Merkley, J., Lyons, R.F., & Bell, C.M. (2012). Safety threats and opportunities

to improve interfacility care transitions: insights from patients and family members. Patient Preference and Adherence. 6, 711-718. JA

Warner G., Lyons, R., Parker, V., & Phillips, S. (2011). Advancing coordinated care in four

provincial healthcare systems: Evaluating a knowledge-exchange intervention. Healthcare Policy, 7(1), 80-94. JA

Lyons, R., (Ed.). (2010). Using evidence: Advances and debates in bridging health research and

action. Halifax, Canada: Dalhousie University. Alvaro, C., Lyons, R., Warner, G., Hobfoll, Martens, P., Brown R., & Labonte, R. (2010).

Conservation of resources theory and research use in health systems. Implementation Science, 5(79), 1-20. JA

Alvaro, C., Jackson, L., Kirk, S., McHugh, T.L., Chircop, A., & Lyons, R. (2010). Moving

Canadian governmental policies beyond a focus on individual lifestyle: some insights from complexity and critical theories. Health Promotion International, 26(1), 91-99.

Jadad, A., Cabrera, A., Lyons, R., Martos, F., & Smith, R. (Eds.). (2010). When people live with

multiple chronic diseases: a Collaborative approach to an emerging global challenge. Granada, Spain; Escuela Andaluza de Salud Publica. B

Lyons, R., McIntyre, L., Warner, G., Alvaro, C., Buchan, A., Reckless, I., & Kitson, A. (2010).

Chronic illness research: Translating what we know into what we do. In D. Kralik. B. Patterson, & V. Coates (Eds.), Translating chronic illness research into practice (pp. 163-198). Oxford, UK; Wiley-Blackwell. IBC

Lyons, R. (2009). Health Promotion Practices in the Americas: Values and Research. POP News,

Issue 20, November 2009. BR

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Crowell, S., Langille, L., & Lyons, R. (2009). Six key roles of health promotion research centres: the Atlantic Canada experience. Health Promotion International, 24(1), 78-87. JA

Jackson, L., Langille, L., Lyons, R., Hughes, J. Martin, D., & Winstanley, V. (2009). Does moving from a high poverty neighbourhood improve mental health? A realist review of “Moving to Opportunity”. Health and Place, 15(4), 961–970. JA

Lyons, R., & LaFontaine, J. (2009). Disabilities, chronic illness, and relationship functioning. In

Reis, H., & Sprecher, S. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of human relationships (pp. 420-423), Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. O

Lyons, R. F., Rudd, A.G., & Alvaro, C. (2008). Advances in stroke policy. Stroke, 39, 264-267.

JA Newell, J.M., Lyons, R., Martin-Misener, R., & Shearer, C.L. (2009). Creating a supportive

environment for living with stroke in rural areas: Two low-cost community-based interventions. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 16(2), 147-156. JA

Langille, L., Munro, I., Romanow, P., Lyons, R., Bull, A & Williams, P. (2008). Building

collaborative capacity for research and influencing policy: The Rural Communities Impacting Policy (RCIP) Project. Journal of Rural and Community Development, 3(3), 23-55. JA

Cameron, J., Rappolt, S., Lewis, M., Lyons, R., Warner, G., & Silver, F. (2007). Development

and implementation of the Ontario Stroke System: the use of evidence. International Journal of Integrated Health Care, 7(22). JA

Lyons, R.F., Allain, M., Crowell, S., Wilson-Forsberg, S., MacKay, M., Manuel, R., Murnaghan,

D., et al. (2007). The Atlantic Provinces: A have or have-not region for health promotion? In M. O’Neill, S. Dupéré, A. Pederson, & I. Rootman (Eds.). Health promotion in Canada, (pp. 187-198) Toronto: University of Toronto Press. IBC

Lyons R.F., Allain, M., Crowell, S., Wilson-Forsberg, S., MacKay, M., Manuel, R., Murnaghan,

D., et al (2007). Les provinces atlantiques: une région favorable ou non á la promotion de la santé? Invited book chapter in Promotion de la santé au Canada et au Québec, perspectives critiques. (Sous la direction de Michel O’Neill, Sophie Dupéré, Ann Pederson, and Irving Rootman). Quebec: Les Presses de l’Université Laval. IBC

Lyons, R.F., Warner, G., Langille, L., & Phillips, S. (2006). Piloting knowledge brokers to

enhance health system utilization of stroke research. A casebook of health services and policy research knowledge translation stories. Ottawa, Canada: CIHR. IBC

Lyons, R.F., & Langille, L. (2005). Difficult relationships and relationship difficulties:

Relationship adaptation and chronic health problems. In D.C Kirkpatrick, S. Duck & M.K. Foley (Eds.), Relating difficulty: The processes of constructing and managing difficult interaction (pp. 203-224). Mahwah, NJ: L. Erlbaum and Associates. IBC

Lyons, R., McGrath, P., Jackson, L., & Stone, M. (eds.). (2005). The social sciences and

humanities in health research: A Canadian snapshot of fields of study and

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innovative approaches to understanding and addressing health issues. A joint CIHR/SSHRC document, Ottawa, Ontario. IBC

Lyons, R.F., Taylor, B., & Langille, L. (2004). Policy strategies to foster active living. In R.D.

Steadward, E.J. Watkinson & G.D. Wheeler (eds.), Adapted physical activity (pp. 99-114). Edmonton, Canada: University of Alberta Press. IBC

Lyons, R.F. (2004). Zukunftige herausforderungen fur theorie und praxis. (Communal coping:

Future challenges for theory and praxis). In P. Buchwald, C. Schwarzer & S. Hobfoll. (Eds), Stress gemeinsam bewaltigen (pp. 191-204). Hogrefe-verlag: Gottingen. IBC

Martin-Misener, R., Lyons, R.F., & Vollman, A. (2002). Providing evidence about the processes

needed to change health systems: A role for evaluation – The Community Alliance for Remodeling Rural Health Systems. Proceedings of Canadian Evaluation Society Conference, 2002, Halifax, Canada (May 5-8, 2002) P

Mickelson, K., Lyons, R.F., Sullivan, M.J.L., & Coyne, J.C. (2001). Yours, mine, ours: The

relational context of communal coping. In B.R. Sarason & S.W. Duck (Eds.), Personal relationships: Implications for clinical and community psychology (pp. 181-200). Sussex, UK: J. Wiley and Sons. IBC

Lyons, R., Duck, S., Langille, L., & Sullivan, M. (2000). Mobilizing support in chronic illness: A

relationships perspective. In M.J. Stewart (Ed.), Chronic Conditions and Caregiving in Canada (pp. 223-246). Toronto: University of Toronto Press. IBC

Lyons, R. (1999). Personal relationships, illness and disability. Journal of Leisurability, 26(3), 22-32.

JA(I) Lyons, R.F. (1999). Stress, Culture and Community: The Psychology and Philosophy of

Stress by Stevan Hobfoll (Plenum, 1998, 246 pps). In ISSPR Bulletin. (International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships. Spring, 1999, Vol. 16. BR

Lyons, R., Mickelson, K., Coyne, J., & Sullivan, M. (1998) Coping as a communal process. Journal of

Social and Personal Relationships, 15(5), 570-605. JA Lyons, R. & Sullivan, M. (1998). Curbing loss in illness and disability: A relationship perspective. In

J.H. Harvey (Ed.), Perspectives on personal and interpersonal loss: A sourcebook (pp.137-152). Bristol, PA: Taylor and Francis. IBC

Lyons, R., Sullivan, M., Ritvo, P., & Coyne, J. (1995). Relationships in chronic illness and

disability. Thousand Oaks, CA.: Sage. B Lyons, R. & Meade, D. (1995). Painting a new face on relationships: Relationship remodeling in

response to the challenges of chronic illness. In S.W. Duck & J.T. Wood, Confronting Relationship Challenges (pp. 181- 210). Los Angeles, CA: Sage. IBC

Lyons, R. (1994). Recreation policy and disability: Where to from here? Journal of

Leisurability, 10, 5-13. JA Lyons, R. (1993). Meaningful activity and disability: Maximizing the potential of outreach

recreation services in Canada. Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation, 6, 256-265. JA (I)

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Lyons, R., & Meade, L.D. (1993). The energy crisis: Relationship and support experiences of

mothers with chronic illness. Canadian Woman Studies, 13(4), 34-37. JA (I) Lyons, R. (1993). Research on relationships coping with stressful life events: An interview with

Ben Gottlieb and James Coyne. International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships Bulletin, 10(1), 11-14. JA (I)

Lyons, R. (1991). Moving beyond social support: New perspectives on personal relationships

and disability. Keynote address. Proceedings of the 5th Canadian Congress of Rehabilitation, May 26-29, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Canada. P

Lyons, R. (1991). The effects of chronic illness and disability on friendships. In D. Perlman and

W. Jones (Eds.), Advances in Personal Relationships,Vol. III (pp. 233-276). London: J. Kingsley Pub. IBC

Lyons, R., & Meade, D. (1990). Proceedings of the First Atlantic Provinces Symposium on

Rehabilitation Research, May, 1989, Halifax. P Lyons, R. (1987). Leisure adjustment to chronic illness and disability. Journal of Leisurability,

14(2), 4-10. JA Lyons, R. (1987). Friendship and loneliness: Challenges for the recreation profession.

Recreation Canada, 45(4), 8-13. JA Lyons, R. (1985). Are we still friends? The impact of chronic illness on personal relationships

and leisure. Society and Leisure, 8(2), 453-465. JA Lyons, R. (1983). Inhospitality in the tourism industry: Challenges and dilemmas. Proceedings

of the International Conference Tourism and Travel Research Association, Banff, Alberta. P

Lyons, R. (1982). Providing leisure opportunities for special populations in Canada. A national

study of municipal recreation departments. Proceedings VII Commonwealth and International Conference on Sport, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Brisbane, Australia. P

Lyons, R. (1981). Analysis of leisure service delivery to special populations by municipal

recreation departments in Canada, University of Oregon. Doctoral Dissertation. 0 Lyons, R. (1981). Status of leisure services for special populations. Proceedings, Third

Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton. P Lyons, R. (1981). Municipal leisure services and special populations in Canada. Status and

implications. Journal of Leisurability, 8(4), 14-24. JA Lyons, R., & Stanish, W.D. (1979). Improving leisure opportunities for disabled persons in

Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Medical Bulletin, 58, 19-24. JA Lyons, R. (1978). Nova Scotia leisure program features role of facilitators. Rehabilitation World,

4(3), 18-21. (Note: A condensed version of this article was published in the World Leisure and Recreation Association Bulletin, 21(5), 6-7. JA

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Published Reviews of Book: “Relationships in chronic illness and disability” (Lyons et al., 1995, Sage): Contemporary Psychology (one of 8 featured books, July, 1997); The Southern Communication Journal, 1997; The Canadian Medical Association Journal, Oct., 1996; Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1996; ISSPR Bulletin (news journal of the Int. Society for the Study of Personal Relationships) Winter, 1996

Accepted Refereed Papers

Chircop, A., Shearer, C., Flannery, M., Kirk, S., Pitter, R., Rehman, L., Grant, J., & Lyons, R. (In press). Privileging Physical Activity over Healthy Eating in Canadian Families: “Time” to “Choose?” Health Promotion International.

Kuluski, K., Hoang, S., Schaink, A.K., Alvaro, C., Lyons, R., Tobias, R., Bensimon, C.M. (In

press). The care delivery experience of hospitalized patients with complex chronic disease. Health Expectations.

Kuluski, K., Bensimon, C., Alvaro, C., Schaink, A., Tobias, R., Lyons., R.F. (In press). Life

interrupted: A qualitative exploration of the impact of complex chronic disease on the daily lives of patients receiving complex continuing care. Illness, Crisis & Loss.

Submitted Refereed Papers Blanchard, C.M., Giacomantonio, N., Lyons, R., Cyr, C., Rhodes, R.E., Reid, R.D.,

Spence, J.C., & McGannon, K. (Submitted April 2013). Examining the steps per day trajectories of cardiac rehabilitation patients: A latent class growth analysis perspective. Circulation.

Gibson, A., Kuluski, K., Lyons, R. (Submitted March 2013). Front-line service provider

perceived needs in addressing patient mental health in a non-psychiatric, post-acute setting. Healthcare Management Forum.

Jeffs, L.P., Lyons, R.F., Merkley, J., Bell, C. (Submitted March 2013). Clinicians’ views on

improving inter-organizational care transitions. BMC Health Services Research. Kuluski, K., Dow, C., Locock, L., Lyons, R., Lasserson, D. (Submitted March 2013). Coping

with stroke at a young age: A qualitative analysis of the experience of community dwelling stroke survivors in the UK. BMC Health Services Research.

Policy and Practice Documents **Key: RR-Research Report, RRG-Research Report Grant, BP- Best Practices Review, RPR-Research and Policy Report, RDT/D- Research Development Tool/Document

Kuluski, K., Lyons, R., Schaink, A., Alvaro, C & Bernstein, B (2012). The Face of Complex

Chronic Disease: Understanding the Patient Population at Bridgepoint Health.

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Toronto, Ontario: Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Bridgepoint Health. RR

Lyons, R.F., & Warner, G. (2006). Demystifying Knowledge Translation for Stroke

Researchers: A primer on theory and praxis. Canadian Stroke Network. RR Lyons, R., Brooks, D. (2006). Knowledge Translation Planning Tools for Canadian Water

Network Researchers. Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre (Dalhousie University) and Canadian Water Network (University of Waterloo). RDT/D

Lyons, R. (2006). Atlantic Networks for Prevention Research (ANPR). POP News, CIHR,

Institute of Population and Public Health. University of Toronto. RR Landry, R, Lyons, R.F., Amara, N., Warner, G. Ziam, S. Halilem, N. & Keroack, M. (2005)

Knowledge Translation Planning Tools for Stroke Researchers. For Canadian Stroke Network. RDT/D

Lyons, R.F., Langille, L. & Gardner, P. (2005). The Midlife Bulge: Promoting Health in

Canada’s Expanding Midlife Population. Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Halifax, NS. (84 pages) RR

Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre (2004). Oral Health of Seniors A Nova Scotia

Project. The Silent Epidemic of Oral Disease: Evaluating Continuity of Care and Policies for the Oral Health Care of Seniors. RR

McGee, P., Lyons, R., Pyra, K. (2003). Oral Health Services Evaluation & Promising

Practices Scan, Oral Health of Seniors Project, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. RR Lyons, R. et al. (2002). Critical Appraisal of Best Practices Literature Concerning Stroke

Rehabilitation with the Yarmouth Stroke Project's Best Practices Working Group, Yarmouth Stroke Project, Yarmouth, NS. BP

McGee, P., Lyons, R., Pyra, K. (Oct. 2003). The Silent Epidemic of Oral Disease: Evaluating

Continuity of Care and Policies for the Oral Health of Seniors – Forum Proceedings, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. P

Shookner, M., & Lyons, R. (2002). Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Policy and

Initiative Scan, Report and searchable database (www.ahprc.dal.ca/heal). PRP Langille, L., & Lyons, R. (2002). Aging Well In Rural Places: Development and Pilot Testing

of A Community Based Strategy for Addressing Depression in Seniors in Atlantic Canada – Project Findings Kit, including literature review, evaluation report, supplemental guide for IAQ coordinators, project findings and community profiles, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. RR

Lyons, R., & Shookner, M. (2002). Painting the Landscape of Rural Nova Scotia. Rural

Communities Impacting Policy Project. Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre and Coastal Communities Network, Halifax, NS. RR

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Langille, L., Shookner, M., Crowell, S., & Lyons, R. (2003). Rural Communities Impacting Policy Project (2002). Guidebook for Building Successful Research Internships, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre and Coastal Communities Network, Halifax, NS

Langille, L., Joffres, M., & Lyons, R. (2002). Indoor Air Quality in Canadian Schools

Project. Final Report to Health Canada on the Indoor Air Quality in Canadian Schools Project, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Halifax, NS. RDT/D

Lyons, R., Langille, L., & Crowell, S. (2002). What a Difference 8 Years Can Make:

Accomplishments of the Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre. Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. RR

Lyons, R.F., & Gardner, P. (2001). Strategic Initiative in Rural and Northern Health

Research: Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Submitted to the CIHR Governing Council. RR

Lyons, R.F., Gardner, P. (2001). Building a Strong Foundation for Rural and Remote Health

Research in Canada. Proceedings from the St. John’s Rural Health Research Forum, St. John’s, Nfld. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. RR

Lyons, R., Langille, L., & Latta, R., (2001). Increasing Wellness in Canadians: The Role of

Health Charities. Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Prepared for Health Charities Council of Canada. RRC

Lyons, R., & Langille, L. (2000). Healthy Lifestyle: Strengthening the effectiveness of

lifestyle approaches to improve health. Prepared for Health Canada, Health Promotion and Programs Branch. RRC

Lyons, R., & Williams, R. (1997). Equal citizenship for Canadians with disabilities: The will to act

(Federal Task Force on Disability Issues): Policy implications for active living. Prepared for Health Canada, Fitness Directorate, Ottawa, Canada. RRC

Lyons, R. (1997). Active living for Canadians with a disability: A blueprint for action (3rd

revision). Prepared for the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability, Ottawa, Ontario. RPR

Lyons, R., Langille, L., Coyne, J., Duck, S., Fitch, M., Gunter, A., Hood, C., Jackson, Z., Miller, D.,

Ritvo, P., & Thompson, P. (1996). Social integration and disability: Clarification of relationship challenges in work, family, and community. Publication of research findings prepared for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, 95 pp. RRG

Lyons, R., McDonald, A., MacKay-Lyons, M., Phillips, S., & Langille, L. (1995). Stroke: A needs

analysis in Nova Scotia: Perspectives from persons with stroke, family caregivers, and health professionals. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia (53 pp.); Summary Report, 16 pp. RRG

Lyons, R. (September, 1995). Stroke: A need analysis in Nova Scotia. University Hall,

Dalhousie University. Research presentation and press conference, Faculty of Health Professions and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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Lyons, R. (1991). Municipal government policy guidelines: Recreation services for persons with a disability. Canadian Parks/Recreation Association, Ottawa. RPR

Lyons, R. and committee (1990). Position paper and recommendations on standards of

professional practice in therapeutic recreation, Recreation Council on Disability in Nova Scotia. Halifax, NS. RPR

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (1989). Policy paper on enhancement of leisure

(lifestyle opportunities) for ill and disabled persons. Ottawa, Canada. RPR Nova Scotia Department of Education (1987). Physical Education for Children with Special

Needs. Curriculum guide, pp. 82 (joint authorship with Nova Scotia Task Force members - particularly responsible for pages 17-29). Disabling Conditions and Teaching Suggestions. RPR

Lyons, R. (1986). The impact of disability on activity patterns and friendships. Fitness and

Lifestyle Research Institute, Ottawa (132 pp.). RR Lyons, R., & Smith, D. (1983). Recreation and mentally retarded persons: A position

paper. Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded, Nova Scotia Division, Halifax, NS. RPR

Lyons, R. (1982). Hospitality research awareness program of Nova Scotia. Halifax Board of

Trade, Employment and Immigration Canada, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, 75 pp, (research report). RPR

Lyons, R. (1982). Leisure delivery for special populations in Canada, 19 pp., (Distributed to

900 Municipal Recreation Departments in Canada by the Fitness and Amateur Sport Branch). RPR

Lyons, R., & Reynolds, R. (1979). How to Improve Community Leisure Services for the

Disabled. Recreation Council for the Disabled in Nova Scotia, 19 pp. Lyons, R. (1978). Barrier free leisure facilities. Recreation Council for the Disabled in Nova

Scotia. RPR Note: Have been a co-author of all Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre annual Dalhousie Senate Reports (1996-2009); Atlantic Networks for Research Development Mid-term evaluation, 2007-8, and AHPRC Self-study Analysis for Senate Research Centre Review, 2009.

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Selected Scholarly Presentations

Rainham, D., Blanchard, C., Dummer, T., Kirk, S., Lyons, R., Rehman, L., & Shearer, C. (July 2013). Activity Space Measures of Access to Residential and School Neighbourhood Food Environments, Diet and BMI Among Youth. International Medical Geography Symposium. East Lansing, Michigan.

Lyons., R. (October, 2012). The Place of Mental Health Services in Chronic Disease Management and Prevention: A Major Health Policy Issue. In “Where’s mental health in chronic disease prevention?” Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance, Mental Health Association, Toronto, Ontario. (Live and online).

Lyon, R. & Kuluski, K. (June, 2012). The Fundamentals of Care for Individuals with Complex Chronic Disease. International Learning Collaborative and Health Experiences Institute Seminar. Templeton College, Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Kuluski, K. & Lyons, R., (June, 2012). Patient Experience and Complex Chronic Disease: Insights from Canada. Presentation for the Health Experiences Research Group, Department of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Lyons, R. The Environment, Nutrition, and Activity (ENACT): Optimizing Investments in the Built Environment to Reduce Youth Obesity. ENACT Symposium. Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Blanchard, C., Shearer, C., Rainham, D., Kirk, S., Shields, C., Pitter, P., Dummer, T., & Lyons, R. (June, 2012). The Role of the Built Environment from a GPS Perspective. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kuluski, K., Alvaro, C., Schaink, A., Lyons, R.F., & Tobias, R. (May, 2012). The Face of Complex Chronic Disease: Using Patient Experience to Inform Policy and Practice. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research Conference, Montreal, Quebec.

MacNeill, H., Hanna, E., Lyons, R., Soren, B., & Sparaggis, A. (April, 2012). Learner-Centred versus Team-Based Collaborative Online Learning. Canadian Conference on Medical Education 2012 – Global Health and Medical Education: Beyond Boundaries, Banff, Alberta.

Rainham, D., Shearer, C., Kirk, S., Blanchard, C., Dummer, T., Shields, C., Bates, C., & Lyons, R. (February, 2012). Navigating nutrition in the neighbourhood: The ENACT Project. Paper presented at American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting, New York, New York.

Lyons, R. (December, 2011). The Role of Primary Care in the Prevention and Management of Complex Chronic Disease/Multimorbidity: Definitions and Critical Research Themes. Team Grant Workshop on Multimorbidity. University of Sherbrooke and Department of Public Health, Montreal, Quebec.

Lyons, R. (October, 2011). The Bridgepoint Study: Understanding Complex Patients and their Health Care Needs. Research and Education Council Meeting, West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. & Kuluski, K. (October, 2011). The Bridgepoint Study: Understanding Complex Patients and their Health Care Needs. Health System Performance Network Seminar, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. & Kuluski, K. (October, 2011). The Bridgepoint Study: Understanding Complex Patients and their Health Care Needs. Faculty of Medicine, Health Policy, Management and Evaluation Meeting, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (September, 2011). The Bridgepoint Study: Understanding Complex Patients and their Health Care Needs. St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital Grand Rounds, Toronto, Ontario.

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Lyons, R., Alvaro, C., Kuluski, K., & Schaink, A. (August, 2011). The Bridgepoint Study: Preliminary Results. Rehabilitation and Complex Care Expert Panel, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. & Alvaro, C. (June, 2011). Assessing the Perceived Importance and Prevalence of Organizational Resources for Research Use in Health Systems. Canadian Public Health Association Conference, Montreal, Quebec.

Lyons, R. (June, 2011). Understanding Complexity and Care Need: The Bridgepoint Study. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (June, 2011). Implementing Chronic Disease Management: The Bridgepoint Study AND Recommendations of the Expert Panel appointed by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Chronic Disease Planning Day, Horizon Health, Moncton, New Brunswick.

Rehman, L., & Lyons, R., etc. (May, 2011). Exploring the Work Involved with Weaving the Tapestry of Active Family Leisure. Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, St Catherines, Ontario.

Lyons, R., Alvaro, C., Kuluski, K., Schaink, A., & Bernstein, B. (May, 2011). Identifying patient Needs to Inform Care and Policies Related to Complex Chronic Disease. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Lyons, R. (April, 2011). Building inter-professional research teams that optimize innovation and action. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference, IHI Open School, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (April, 2011). Popularizing Research and Care in Complex Chronic Disease. Promoting Evidence Informed Interprofessional Practice in Complex Continuing Care Conference, Toronto Rehab, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (February, 2011). Knowledge translation and complex chronic disease: Dilemmas and opportunities. Research Seminar, School of Nursing, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

Lyons, R. (February, 2011). Changing the culture: Increasing the value of KTE partnerships within government, NGO’s and in academia. Knowledge Transfer & Exchange: Doing What we Know, Knowing What We Do. Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Vancouver, BC.

Lyons, R. (January, 2011). Complex chronic disease: Development of measures that explain this population and its rehabilitation needs, Rehabilitation Science Rounds, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (January, 2011). Transforming care for Canadians with chronic health conditions. Ontario Health Assoc Conference, Chronic Disease Management and Prevention: Systems Solutions for Sustainability. Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (July, 2010). Settings research in low resource environments: Innovations in knowledge development and its use. (Symposium Discussant) 20th IUHPE Conference, Geneva, Switzerland

Sherwin, S., Lyons, R., & Jackson, L. (July, 2010). Global and relational solidarity: Repositioning health promotion. 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion. Geneva, Switzerland.

Lyons, R. (June, 2010). Complex chronic disease in an era of cost containment: The Bridgepoint Health strategy and research program. Transforming Systems for Chronic patients: The Challenge of Implementation, Govt. of the Basque region, Bilbao, Spain.

Lyons, R. (June, 2010). Dealing with complexity: The Bridgepoint Health experience. Quality of Care for People with Multiple Chronic Diseases: New Opportunities and Challenges Forum, Granada, Spain.

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Lyons, R. (February, 2010). Fundamentals of care in complex chronic disease – Perspectives from Canada. Third International Learning Collaborative Meeting, University of Oxford, England

Lyons, R. (February, 2010). Living well with multi-morbidity (Complex Chronic Disease). Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

Butler, B., Eskes, C., Ebert, P., & Lyons, R. (October, 2009). Making the most of your memory: A cognitive rehabilitation group for stroke survivors. Canadian Stroke Network AGM, Ottawa, Ontario.

Witcher, CSG, Spence, JC, Holt, NL, Beanihard, C., Murnaghan, D., & Lyons, R. (October, 2009). Assessing the availability of physical activity opportunities in Atlantic Canada long term care facilities. Canadian Association of Gerontology (38th annual science and educational meeting), Winnipeg, Manitoba.

McHugh, T., Lyons, R., et al. (June, 2009). Optimizing investments in the built environment to reduce youth obesity: methodological dilemmas and approaches (2009). Poster presentation, 7th International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods, Washington, DC.

Lyons, R., & Arthur, M (May, 2009). Optimizing investments in the built environment to reduce youth obesity. Built environment researcher interaction workshop, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Calgary, Alberta.

Lyons, R. (February, 2009). Chronic disease care in rural and remote regions: a case study. Best Brain Consultation: Improving access to healthcare in rural and remote regions. CIHR (HSPR, Saskhealth, and Sask. Health Research Foundation, Regina, Sask.

Lyons, R. (January, 2009). Knowledge translation: Reaching hard to reach populations: From Atlantic Canada to Oxford and Back Again. Canadian Cancer Society, Victoria, BC.

Lyons, R. (October, 2008). Reflecting on the link between ethics, theory and practice. Invited panel discussion. New Directions in Population Health Heath: Theory, Ethics and Practice, Canadian Population Health Annual Conference, Regina, Sask.

Grant, J., Lyons, R., et al. (October, 2008). Youth health and the built environment: What can planners do? Atlantic Planners Institute Conference, Charlottetown, PEI.

Alvaro, C., Lyons, R., & Warner, G. (June, 2008). Developing a Theoretical Basis for Strategies to Increase Knowledge Uptake in Health Systems. Poster Presentation at KT 2008: Forum, Banff, Alberta.

Crowell, S., Langille, L., & Lyons, R. (June, 2008). Health promotion research centres: Supporting evidence-informed health system change, CPHA Annual Conference, Halifax, NS.

Lyons, R. (May, 2008). Symposium introduction. Minding the gap. Knowledge translation advances and debates in bridging health research and action. Green Templeton College, University of Oxford.

Alvaro, C., Lyons, R., Warner, G., & MacVicar, N. (July, 2007). Conservation of Resources and KT in Health Systems. Oral Presentation at the Atlantic Networks for Prevention Research (ANPR) Conference, St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Alvaro, C., Warner, G., & Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Overcoming Fear of Resource Loss: Enabling Health Systems Transformation Through the Use of Research Evidence. Oral Presentation at the 19th International Union of Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Alvaro, C., Lyons, R., & Warner, G. (June, 2007). Beyond Dissemination: Assessing Receptor Capacity to Use Research in Health Systems and Policy – Project Overview and Preliminary Findings. Oral presentation at the 19th Meeting of the Manitoba Need to Know Team, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

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Lyons, R.F., & Crowell, S. (June, 2007). Two assessment tools to enhance the Knowledge Translation potential of research programs. CIHR Summer Institute, Banff, Alberta.

Alvaro, C., & Lyons, R. (July, 2007). Conservation of Resources Theory and Knowledge Translation in Health Systems.Atlantic Networks for Prevention Research Forum 2007. Assessment and Action for Healthy Settings, St. John’s, NL. Oral Presentation.

Walker, S., & Lyons, R. (July, 2007). Assessment and Action for Healthy Settings Atlantic Networks for Prevention Research Forum 2007. ANPR Forum St. John’s, NL. Oral Presentation.

Alvaro, C., Warner, G., & Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Overcoming Fear of Resource Loss: Enabling Health Systems Transformations Through the Use of Research Evidence. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Newell, J., & Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Creating a Supportive Environment for Persons with Chronic Disease and Their Caregivers in Rural Communities: Two Low Cost Interventions. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Walker, S., & Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Providing Clarity for Action in Creating Supportive Environments. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Lyons, R., Walker, S., Bornstein, S., Jackson, L., Murnaghan, D., Neis, B., Willms, D., Meagher-Stewart, D., & McIntyre, L. (June, 2007). Assessment and Action for Healthy Settings. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Crowell, S., McNally, M., & Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Open Wide! Examining Public Policy and Acting on the Silent Issue of Seniors’ Oral Health. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Crowell, S., Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Using the Research Impact Framework to Assess the Impact of the Yarmouth Stroke Project. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Langille, L., Munro, I., Romanow, P., Lyons, R., & Bull, A. (June, 2007). Building Collaborative Capacity for Research and Influencing Policy: The Rural Communities Impacting Policy Project. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Lyons, R. & McIntyre, L. (June, 2007). The Land of Honey: The New (False) Promise of Prevention. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Lyons, R. (June, 2007) Evidence Informed Health Promotion: What is the Role of Knowledge Translation? 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Debate and Dialogue Session.

Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Canada Centres for Research Development: Improving Health in the Context of Social and Physical Environments. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education. Vancouver, BC. Oral Presentation.

Lyons, R. (June, 2007). Value Added Research Partnerships. ICE Summer Learning Forum on Tobacco Control, Saskatoon, SK. Oral presentation.

Alvaro, C., Warner, G., & Lyons, R. (June, 2006). A study of the effectiveness of selected health promotion strategies in producing major health systems reform in chronic illness. Oral Presentation at the 5th Nordic Health Promotion Research Conference, Esbjerg, Denmark.

Alvaro, C., Warner, G., & Lyons, R. (May, 2006). Assessing health systems’ capacity to use research. Roundtable Presentation at the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) Research Use Week, Moncton.

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Lyons, R.F. (Nov 24, 2006) Road Trips and Tips in Improving Knowledge Translation in Atlantic Canada: What Will it Take to Achieve the Best? Keynote address, IWK Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Halifax, Nova Scotia).

Lyons, R.F. (Nov 23, 2006). Organizer and speaker. Doing Knowledge Translation Workshop for Canadian Water Network. Connecting Water Resources 2006. Annual Meeting of the Canadian Water Network. (Montreal, Quebec).

Lyons, R.F. (Nov 17, 2006) Why Don’t They Use our Research? Conservation of Resources Theory (COR) and Its Application to Knowledge Translation in Health Systems. Invited presentation Universitè de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec.

Lyons, R.F. (Nov 7, 2006). Clarity for Action: Enhancing the Use of Knowledge Gained from Gender and Health Research. CIHR- Gender and Health Institute 5th National Workshop for Research Trainees, Postdoctoral Fellows and New Investigators. (Halifax, Nova Scotia).

Lyons, R.F., (September, 2006). Best Practices in Lifestyle Modification: How Can We Do a Better Job at Preventing Stroke? Satellite Symposium. Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia).

Lyons, R. (August, 2006). Doing Knowledge Translation: Road Trips and Tips in Knowledge Utilization. Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Institute Advisory Board Meeting, Halifax, NS. Keynote address.

Alvaro, C., Warner, G., & Lyons, R. (June, 2006). A Study of the Effectiveness of Selected Health Promotion Strategies in Producing Major Health Systems Reform in Chronic Illness. 5th Nordic Health Promotion Research Conference, Esbjerg, Denmark. Oral Presentation.

Lyons, R.F. (June 1, 2006). Health Systems Utilization of Stroke Research- Four KT Research Projects, Invited presentation, Canadian Stroke Network Annual General Meeting. (St. John’s, Newfoundland).

Alvaro, C., Warner, G., & Lyons, R. (May, 2006). Assessing Health Systems’ Capacity to Use Research. CHSRF Research Use Weeks (Atlantic), Moncton, NB. Oral Presentation.

Lyons, R.F. (May 5, 2006). Getting Our Act Together in Atlantic Canada: Developing World-Class Integrated Approaches to Chronic Illness and Disability. Crossroads in Health Research Conference 2006, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia).

Lyons, R.F., P. Gregson, P. McGrath, & Newkirk, G. (Nov 3, 2005). Writing and Winning Grants for Interdisciplinary Research. Dalhousie Faculty of Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary PhD Lecture Series. (Halifax, Nova Scotia).

Lyons, R.F. & G. Warner (September 21, 2005). Health and Well-being Symposium. Canadian Stroke Network Annual General meeting. (Quebec City, Quebec).

Lyons, R.F. (June 2005) Rural and Remote Health: A Canadian Perspective – Are We Moving Forward? CIHR Summer Institute. (Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador).

Lyons, R.F., (January, 2005). Perspectives on Evaluation Pith and Provocation. Centres for Research Development and ICE Teams joint IHSPR/IPPH meeting: Toronto.

Lyons, R.F. (October, 2004). Connecting with Policy Makers: Using Policy to Reduce our Obesity “Challenge” in Atlantic Canada. (St. John’s, Newfoundland).

Lyons, R.F. (March, 2004). Health and Rural Communities: Clarifying the issues and developing strategies in small places. University of Belgrade, Serbia.

Lyons, R.F. (March, 2004). Lessons Learned from the Research and Development Teams Approach of the AHPRC. University of Novi Sad, Serbia.

Lyons, R.F. (March, 2004). Knowledge Translation for Health Promotion: How to use evidence in policy and practice. Social medicine Dept., University of Belgarde, Serbia.

Lyons, R.F. (March, 2004). Effectiveness of Health Promotion Initiatives – what works and how to measure what works. University of Belgrade, Serbia.

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Lyons, R.F., (April, 2004). Transforming Illness and Injury Prevention in Canada: A Plea for Clarity in Roles and Knowledge Development (Australia).

Lyons, R.F., Duck S. (March, 2003). A Dialogue on Health Communication: Models of Message Impact European Communication Association. University of Munich, Munich, Germany.

Lyons, R.F., (November, 2002). The Social Context of Coping with Significant Life Events: Communities and Individuals Under Stress, Psychology Colloquium, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS.

Lyons, R.F., Langille, Lynn L., & Crowell, S. (November 29, 2002). Social Policy as a Determinant of Health: Perspectives from Atlantic Canada. York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R.F. & Duck, S (November 21-24, 2002). Keynote Address - A Dialogue about New Frontiers in Health Research. National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA

Lyons, R.F., (November 16, 2002). Panel Discussion – Regional Linkages in Health Research. Workshop sponsored by CIHR, Halifax, NS.

Lyons, R.F., (October, 2002). Knowledge Translation – Canadian Stroke Networks Theme V. Stroke Strategy Collaboration, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Lyons, R.F. (October 25, 2002). Invited presenter with Minister of State Andy Mitchell – Dialogue on Urban/Rural Issues, Halifax County, NS.

Lyons, R.F., Langille, Lynn L., & Moores, L. (July, 2002) Designing A Tool to Clarify an Act on Relationship Issues. ICPR Conference, Halifax, NS

Lyons, R., Gushue, J., & Jones, S. (2002). Knowledge and Information Sharing Forum Proceedings. Yarmouth Stroke Project, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Halifax, NS.

Lyons, R.F., (April, 2002). Keynote Address – Working Across the Pillars: Food for thought in Research Proposal Development, NSHRF, Halifax, NS

Lyons, R.F., (2001). The Remodelling of Rural Health Systems: Taking Action on Chronic Illness. Presented to the Healthy Aging Advisory Board and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS

Lyons, R.F., (2001). Building a Strong Foundation for Rural and Remote Health Research in Canada. CIHR – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Lyons, R.F., (March, 2001) – Chair, presenter and organizer Rehabilitation Strategy Development CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, Toronto, Ontario.

Lyons, R. (April, 2000). Chair, Prince Edward Island Health Research and Policy Forum. 2000 and Beyond: Priorities for Health in PEI, Charlottetown, PEI.

Lyons, R.F. (April, 2000). Research Presentation on CAHR report – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Presented to the Board of Directors, HSF-NS, Halifax, NS

Lyons, R.F. (April, 2000). Research Presentation to Health Charities Council of Canada. Toronto, Ontario

Lyons, R.F., Mickelson, K.D., Sullivan, M.J.L., & Coyne, J. (July, 1999). Coping as a Communal Process. Symposium organized by K. Kaniasty, Making a figure out of ground: Coping is communal. 20th International Conference of the Stress and Anxiety Research Society, July 12-14, Kracow, Poland.

Lyons, R. (April, 1999). Keynote address. Moving Health Promotion Research to Policy. Western Region (NS) Health Research Conference, Liverpool, NS.

Lyons, R. (October, 1999). Keynote Address. Atlantic Stroke Research Conference. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS.

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Lyons, R. (October, 1999). Keynote Address. Canadian Parkinson’s Foundation Conference, Quebec City, PQ.

Lyons, R. (November, 1998). Applying the Determinants of Health – Policy implications. Taking Action on the Determinants of Health: The 12th Canadian Heart Health Network Meeting, Halifax, NS.

Lyons, R. (Fall, 1998). The Relationship Between Occupation and Health Promotion. Invited presentation- Occupations Seminar, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University

Lyons, R.F., & Taylor, B. (May, 1998) Equal Citizenship for Canadians with Disabilities: The Will to Act: Policy Implications for Active Living, 8th National Forum. Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.

Lyons, R., Coyne, J., Duck, S., Langille, L., & Hood, C. (June, 1998). The Relationship Issues Profile: A Unique Instrument for Assessing Personal Relationships in Illness and Disability. 9th International Conference on Personal Relationships, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Lyons, R., Langille, L. & Tsrigotis, S. (March, 1998). Chronic illness and disability: Clarification of relationship issues in family, work and community. Successful Relating Conference, University of Arizona, Tucson.

Lyons, R., & Taylor, B. (May, 1997). Active living and disability: A blueprint for action. 11th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, Quebec City, Quebec.

Lyons, R. (November 1, 1996) Personal Relationships, Illness and Disability, Invited Speaker, Research Colloquium, Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Lyons, R., & Hood, C. (September, 1996). Personal relationships and disability: Impacts and interventions. Full day pre-conference symposium. Conference of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, San Francisco, CA.

Lyons R., Mickelson, K., Sullivan, M., Benazon, N., & Coyne, J.C. (August, 1996). Coping as a communal process. (Symposium organizer and presenter), 8th International Conference on Personal Relationships, Banff, Alberta.

Lyons, R. (September, 1995). Stroke: A need analysis in Nova Scotia. University Hall, Dalhousie University. Research presentation and press conference, Faculty of Health Professions and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Lyons, R., Phillips, S., & Stanish, H. (June, 1995). The aftermath of stroke: A need assessment of persons with stroke and their caregivers in Nova Scotia. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences, Vancouver, B.C.

Lyons, R. (June, 1995). From hospital to community: Opportunities for meaningful activity through the development of recreation outreach networks. Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America Conference, Vancouver, B.C.

Lyons, R., & Mickelson, K. (July, 1994). Stressful life events and communal coping processes. Paper presented at the 7th annual Conference on Personal Relationships. Univ. of Groningen, The Netherlands.

Lyons, R., & Meade, D. (June, 1993). Coping and support as communal processes: A comparison of group and individual crises. International Network on Personal Relationships Conference, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Lyons, R., Meade, D., White, C., & Archibald, E. (May, 1993). The conceptualization of leisure adjustment and leisure adjustment styles. 7th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

Lyons, R. (May, 1993). The energy crunch: relationship and support experiences of mothers with chronic illness. Studying Human Lived Experience: Symbolic and Ethnographic Research '93. University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.

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Lyons, R., & Meade, D. (November, 1992). Social adjustment and chronic illness: Accounts from mothers with multiple sclerosis. 4th Rehabilitation Research Symposium, Halifax, N.S.

Lyons, R., Ritvo, P, & Sullivan, M. (July, 1992). Social functioning and chronic Illness: Relationship quality, friendship, and marriage. Symposium conducted at the Sixth International Conference on Personal Relationships, University of Maine, Orono, ME.

Selected Appointments and Contributions

2013 Reviewer, CRC Tier 1 application, Canada Research Chairs (July 2013) 2013 Scientific Officer, CIHR Roadmap Signature Initiative. Team Grant: Health

Challenges in Chronic Inflammation competition 2013 Member, Knowledge Management Workgroup, Vascular Health Coalition 2013 Representative, University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Medicine,

for the CIHR Open Operating Grant Reforms consultation process 2007-2013 Science Advisory Board, Health Canada 2012 Board Member, Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) 2012 Board Member, Children and Youth in Challenging Contexts (CYCC)

Network 2012 Invited consultation for research development, Coalitions Linking Action and

Science for Prevention 2 (CLASP2), Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)

2012 Member, Education & Knowledge Translation Advisory Group, Toronto Stroke Networks

2012 Scientific Officer, CIHR and Grand Challenges Canada, Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health Competition

2012 Reviewer, 2012 Competition for CIHR Training Grant in Population Intervention for Chronic Disease Prevention (PICPD): A Pan Canadian Program

2011 Judge, 2011 Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Awards (Health Category).

2011 Scientific Officer, CIHR, Conceptual and Theoretical Advances in Health Research Competition

2011 Theme lead, Complex care and Multi-Comorbidity, Population Health and Aging Network, Networks of Centres of Excellence Competition

2011 Judge, 2011 Rotman Design Challenge (March 25-6) Health and Wellness 7 teams from the US and Canada), University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management

2009-2011 Expert Panel on Chronic Disease, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences: What Will It Take to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Chronic Disease in Canada?

2010 External Reviewer, Application for Promotion to Professor file, Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

2010 Scientific Officer, CIHR, Innovations in Health Research: Operating Grants Competition

2010 External Examiner, PhD candidate, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta (Engaging with nature: a participatory study in the promotion of health

2008-2010 Advisory Committee, Behavioral Change Institute, Capital Health, Halifax, NS 2007-2010 Advisory Committee, Michael Smith Foundation, Vancouver, BC, ACT NOW 2004-2010 Tier 1 Canada Research Chair – Health Promotion Dalhousie University

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2007-2009 Member, Committee on Programs and Peer Review, CIHR 2005-2007 Member, Scientific Committee for Oversight of Grants and Awards, CIHR 2002-2006 Canadian Stroke Network (NCE) - Theme V Leader (Knowledge Translation)

with Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw, Department of Epidemiology, University of Ottawa 2005-2006 Theme Lead, Canadian Obesity Network 2001-2005 Special Advisor to Alan Bernstein, President, Canadian Institutes for Health

Research 2002-2003 Member, Networks of Centres of Excellence - Review Panel 2002&2003 Faculty of Medicine Committee on International Health Solutions 2001-2003 Member, University Advisory Group, Industry Canada 2002 Chaired and organized a strategic planning meeting of 15 leading researchers

in Canada on behalf of CIHR's Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, March 12-14, 2002. Toronto, Ontario

1998-2002 Chair, International Conference on Personal Relationships, July 2002, (theme: Health and Relationships, Dalhousie University (450 registrants from 22 countries) Halifax, NS

2001-2002 Ministerial Advisory Council on Rural Health representing CIHR 2000-2001 Scientific Officer, Interdisciplinary Health Research Teams Competition,

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Ottawa, Ontario 2000 Member of the Research Network for Social Participation (RNSP), project of

the International Network on the Disability Creation Process, Lac St. Charles, Quebec

2000 Scientific Review Committee Member. NS Health Research Foundation. 1998-2000 Canadian Consortium for Health Promotion Research and Workgroups - The

Role of Health Promotion in Primary Health 1999 Member of SSHRC Strategic Grants Centre - Society, Culture and the Health of

Canada 1999 Chair, Newfoundland Forum. Strengthening Partnerships Between Researchers

and policymakers in Newfoundland June 1999 Chair, Research and Evaluation Committee, Active Living Alliance for

Canadians with Disabilities May 1999 Chair, National Conference. Research to Action: Working Together for the

Integration of Canadians With Disabilities, Halifax, NS 1993-1996 Past President, Atlantic Rehabilitation Research Association 1992-1996 International correspondent, Bulletin of the International Society for the

Study of Personal Relationships Sept. 1995 Chair, 10th National Forum on Physical Activity and Disability, Active Living

Alliance of Canada, Halifax, NS Sept. 1994 Chair, Recreation Outreach Committee, and Recreation Council on Disability in

Nova Scotia May 1994 Member, Committee on Fitness Appraisal Disability, Canadian Association of

Exercise Physiology 1994 Research primary investigator Stroke Work Group, Heart and Stroke Foundation

of Nova Scotia 1993-1994 Reviewer, Canadian Leisure Research Symposium, Winnipeg Oct. 1992 Reviewer, social psychology abstracts for the Leisure Research Symposium,

Cincinnati

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Examples of University Service (Dalhousie)

2006-2009 Senior Scientist, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre 1996-2006 Director, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Dalhousie University 1998-2004 Selection Committee, Inter-disciplinary Ph.D. Program, Dalhousie University 2001 Selection Committee, Associate Dean of Research 2001 Tenure and Promotion Committee, School of Health and Human Performance 2002 Member Faculty of Medicine International Health Research Group 1999-2000 Chair, Healthy Dalhousie Committee, Dalhousie Faculty Association, Halifax,

NS 1994-1996 Member, T.J. Murray Visiting Scholar in the Medical Humanities, Faculty of

Medicine 1991-1994 Member, University Tenure and Promotion Committee for the School of

Education 1993-1997 Faculty advisor, Student's Association for Health Education, Physical Education,

Recreation and Kinesiology 1988-1993 President, Atlantic Rehabilitation Research Association. (Chair of the 3rd and

4th Rehabilitation Research Symposium) 1987-1989/ 1991-1994

Coordinator of Graduate Program, Leisure Studies Division

1987-1989 Member, Faculty Academic Planning Committee, Faculty of Health Professions 1984-1987 Head, Leisure Studies Division 1987-1988 1991-1992

Chairperson, Graduate Review Committee, School of Physiotherapy, proposal for a Master of Science degree. Faculty of Graduate Studies

1985-1987 Member, Planning Committee, Fifth Canadian Leisure Research Congress, Dalhousie University

1985 Member, Search Committee, Associate Dean of Health Professions

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Peer Reviewer (Program Reviews, Editorial Boards, Research Proposals, Review Committees, Articles)

Reviewer, Implementation Science (2012) External Reviewer, Promotion to Full Professor, School of Public Health, University of

Alberta (September 2012) Reviewer, International Journal of Integrated Care, Integrated Care Case “24/7 TIA-

service” (June 2012) Research project review panel, Applied Health Research Centre, MUN, St. John’s, NFLD Abstract Reviewer, 20th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion, Geneva,

Switzerland (July 2010) CLASP Initiative Peer Review Panel, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer – Primary

Prevention Action Group (May – September 2009) Mock review panel, Canadian Water Network, Networks of Centres of Excellence

renewal (September 2007) Reviewer, Student Applications, CIHR’s IPPH-HSP Summer Institute, Winnipeg, MB Editor, Outcomes and Policy Theme. Stroke – 2007-8; Journal of Loss and Trauma

(1996-2009) Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Public Health “The 20th Anniversary of the Ottawa

Charter: Challenges, gains, and future prospects (Commentary in Nov-Dec 2007 issue) (January 2007)

Research Proposals Reviewed for granting agencies - SSHRC, MRC, NCE, CIHR, CHSRF, NHRDP, CLASP – cancer knowledge translation, Alberta Heritage Foundation

Reviewer, CIHR Institute for Population and Public Health “Population and Public Health Research Methods and Tools” competition (January 2006)

Editorial Review Board: Journal of Leisure Research, CAHPER Journal- Avante, Journal of Leisurability, Journal of Personal and Interpersonal Loss

Papers reviewed for: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, Journal of Gerontology, Journal of Leisurability; Journal of Personal and Interpersonal Loss, Western Journal of Communication, Journal of Leisure Research, Journal of Leisurability, Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Social Science Federation of Canada, Avante, Chronic Disease Canada, Canadian Journal of Public Health

Abstract and conference papers reviews: Heart Health, Determinants of Health Conference, Nov., 1998; Rural Health Conference, Lethbridge, Alberta, 1998

Reviewer, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (Linking Public Health to Health Service), 2005

Reviewer, Michael Smith Foundation (Remote and Rural Health Research Network), 2006

Reviewer, Institute for Health Promotion Research, University of British Columbia, 2006

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Student Supervision Supervised 7 post doctoral trainees, 17 masters students, chaired 14 masters thesis, and have been a member of 40 other masters thesis committees in social work, health education, leisure studies, kinesiology, nursing, and psychology. The following are post doctoral fellows Dr. Lyons has supervised: 2011-2013 Post Doctoral Supervision Evidence in rehab and complex Michelle Nelson care 2010-2011 Post Doctoral Supervision Complex chronic disease and Kerry Kuluski health systems improvement 2008-2011 Post Doctoral Supervision Built environment influences on Cindy Shearer illness prevention 2008-2009 Post Doctoral Supervision Youth and obesigenic Tara McHugh (with S Kirk) environments 2005-2008 Post Doctoral Supervision Resource theory and health Celeste Alvaro system receptor capacity 2003-2006 Post Doctoral Supervision Knowledge translation and Grace Warner stroke health system reform 2001-2003 Post Doctoral Supervision Food security and health policy P. Williams Note: There was no PhD program in the School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University.

Examples of Graduate Supervision (Research Advisor)

Date of Completion Title Graduate Students 2008-11 Committee member, Interdisciplinary PhD (in process) S. MacWilliam 2009-10 Committee Chair, Midlife Women’s Participation K. Johnston

in Active Transportation in Halifax, NS: Exploring the Potential Role of the Built Environment (Supervisor - Lois Jackson)

2009-10 External Examiner for Ph.D. Dissertation R. McCloskey An Institutional Exploration of the Transitional Experiences of Nursing Home Residents to and from a Hospital Emergency Room

2008 Understanding Health Behaviour in Older H. Helpard Women with Coronary Artery Disease: Can Self-Regulation Theories Help? (Ind study)

2007-10 Health journalists and their Role in Knowledge P.A. Brown Translation 2006 Assessing Outcome Expectancy in Stroke Survivors S. Currie (Comp 1) Rural Men and Women’s Perceptions of the Factors H. Helpard That Influence their Physical Activity Levels and Cycles Post Discharge, 2 Months and 6 Months After A Cardiac Event (comprehensive)

Gender, Policy and Approaches to HIV/AIDS

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2002 Physical Activity and Midlife Women P. Gardner 2001 The Four Stages of Eating Disorders S. Tsigitoris 1998 Exercise Adherence and Activity Partnerships L. Wherry 1997 The Assessment of Pleasure in the C. Schurman Play of Severely Mentally Handicapped Children 1995 Socialization and Workaholism A. Truman 1994 Work-Leisure Adjustment of Workman's E. Archibald Compensation Recipients with Chronic Back Pain 1994 Companionate Leisure Adjustment C. White and Multiple Sclerosis 1994 The Social Health of Mothers with D. Meade Multiple Sclerosis 1990 Social Interaction Patterns Among T. Fagan Mentally Retarded Children in Integrated School Settings 1988 Analysis of Leisure Services in Adult A. Ritcey Residential Centres and Regional Rehabilitation Centres 1985 Leisure Behaviours of Older M. Vining Mentally Retarded Adults 1982 Behaviours and Friendship Patterns D. Smith in Two Integrated Settings (with A. Roadburg) 1982 Motor Creativity of Physically K. Glass Disabled Children

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Education

1979-1981 Doctor of Philosophy - University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon Counselling Psychology and Applied Health Studies (Adjustment to chronic illness & disability) 1970-1971 Master of Education - Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio Counselling Psychology 1967-1970 Bachelor of Arts - Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S. Psychology and Sociology

Sabbatical Leaves – Visiting Scholar

2008 University of Oxford, Green Templeton College

Oxford, United Kingdom 2000 Annenburg School of Communication Studies, University of

Southern California, Los Angeles, California 1995 Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University,

Halifax, Nova Scotia 1985 Department of Psychology, University of California,

Los Angeles, California Academic Appointments

2011-present Professor (status), University of Toronto, Institute of Health Policy,

Management and Evaluation 2009-present Professor (status), University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public

Health 2009-present Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, School of Health and Human

Performance and Department of Psychology 2004-2010 Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health Promotion 2006-2009 Senior Scientist, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre 1995-2009 Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie

University Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology and School of Nursing, Dalhousie University

2007-2009 Adjunct Professor, School of Graduate Studies and Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick

1997-2006 Director, Atlantic Health Promotion Research Centre, Dalhousie University

2001-2003 Special Advisor to the President of the CIHR 1991-1994 Graduate Co-coordinator, School of Health and Human Performance 1984-1987 Associate Professor, Dalhousie University 1987-1989 Head of Leisure Studies Division 1979-2009 Full-time, tenure track appointment, Dalhousie University, School of

Health and Human Performance

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Other Work Experience 1975-1978 Coordinator Recreation Council on Disability in Nova Scotia. Design of

strategies to increase the quality of life of persons with disabilities; provision of consulting services to agencies and organizations regarding persons with disabilities; organization of workshops (awareness and training); production of training materials.

1973-1975 Program Coordinator & Counsellor, Bonny Lea Farm, Chester, NS. Educational and vocational programs for adults with mental handicaps; individual and group counselling with clients and family members.

1972-1973 Medical Social Worker, Izaak Walton Killam Hospital for Children, Halifax, NS.