Chantal Backman

Adjunct Scientist ICES uOttawa Life Stage Research Program

Biography

Professor Backman’s research program focuses on enhancing healthcare for older adults, with an emphasis on improving patient safety and quality of care. Her work explores the role of nurses in optimizing care for aging populations, supports smoother transitions between healthcare settings, and evaluates the impact of digital health solutions in promoting safety and well-being for older adults.

BSc, Nursing, University of Ottawa
Master of Health Administration, University of Ottawa
PhD, Nursing, University of Alberta

Health services research
Elderly
Patient safety
Nursing care

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa
Senior Scientist, Institut du Savoir Montfort
Affiliate Investigator, Care of the Elderly, Bruyère Health Research Institute
Affiliate Investigator, Methodological & Implementation Research, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Journal Articles

Journal Article

25/02/2025

Factors influencing initial rehabilitation type after hip fracture surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Backman C, Li W, Shah S, Papp S, Fung SG, Dumicho AY, Tuna M, Engel FD, Webber C, Turcotte L, McIsaac DI, Beaulé PE, French-Merkley V, Poitras S, Lafleur B, Watt J, Vincent C, Straus S, Tran A, Pitzul K, Guilcher SJT, Senthinathan A, Tanuseputro P. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2025; Feb 25 [Epub ahead of print].

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30/10/2024

Data-driven insights and solutions for the health and human resource crisis in Canada

Myran D, Gibb M, Kendall C, Simpson A, Sood M, Backman C, Tranmer J, Tanuseputro P. Healthc Q. 2024 Jul;27(2):8-11.

Journal Article

20/09/2024

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of new residents of assisted living: a nested case-control study

Manis DR, Kirkwood D, Li W, Webber C, Fisher S, Tanuseputro P, Watt JA, Backman C, Stall NM, Costa AP. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2024; Sep 20 [Epub ahead of print].

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30/08/2024

Oral anticoagulant use and post-fall mortality in long-term care home residents

Yin CY, Scott M, Kimura M, Hakimjavadi R, Girard CI, Clarke A, Sood MM, Siegal DM, Tanuseputro P, Fung C, Sobala M, de Wit K, Hsu AT, Backman C, Kobewka D. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2024; Aug 30 [Epub ahead of print].

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29/12/2022

Postsurgery paths and outcomes for hip fracture patients (POST-OP HIP PATHS): a population-based retrospective cohort study protocol

Backman C, Shah S, Webber C, Turcotte L, McIsaac DI, Papp S, Harley A, Beaulé P, French-Merkley V, Berdusco R, Poitras S, Tanuseputro P. BMJ Open. 2022; 12(12):e065599. Epub 2022 Dec 29.

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Chantal Backman

Biography

Education

Research Focus

Other Affiliations

Journal Articles

Factors influencing initial rehabilitation type after hip fracture surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Data-driven insights and solutions for the health and human resource crisis in Canada

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of new residents of assisted living: a nested case-control study

Oral anticoagulant use and post-fall mortality in long-term care home residents

Postsurgery paths and outcomes for hip fracture patients (POST-OP HIP PATHS): a population-based retrospective cohort study protocol

Get in touch with
Chantal Backman

Chantal Backman

Biography

Education

Research Focus

Other Affiliations

Journal Articles

Factors influencing initial rehabilitation type after hip fracture surgery: a retrospective cohort study

Data-driven insights and solutions for the health and human resource crisis in Canada

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of new residents of assisted living: a nested case-control study

Oral anticoagulant use and post-fall mortality in long-term care home residents

Postsurgery paths and outcomes for hip fracture patients (POST-OP HIP PATHS): a population-based retrospective cohort study protocol

Get in touch with Chantal Backman

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Chantal Backman