Abram Oudshoorn - CV

CURRICULUM VITAE1. Name: Abram Oudshoorn, RN, PhD Assistant Professor and Year 3/4 Lead, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University2. Address:Home Work 345 Wortley Rd Room H142, Health Sciences Addition London, ON Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing Canada Western University N6C 3R8 London, ON N6A 5C1 Mobile: (519) 854-2085 Email: [email protected] Phone: (519) 661-2111 x86042 Fax: (519) 661-39283. Academic Preparation:Degree University Department Years Doctor of Philosophy in Western University Nursing 2005-2011 Nursing – Health Promotion Masters of Science in Nursing Western University Nursing 2004-2005 (Fast-track, – Health Promotion Degree not conferred) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Western University Nursing 2000-2004PhD Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Ward-Griffin Dissertation Title: Client-provider relationships in a community health clinic for people experiencing homelessness: A critical ethnography.4. Employment History:Date Institution Position 2015-Present Western University Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry 2011-Present Lawson Health Research Institute Associate Scientist 2011-Present Western University Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, and Year 3/4 Lead 2009-2011 Western University Lecturer, School of Nursing and Year 4 Coordinator 2007-2009 Western University Lecturer, School of Nursing 2004-2009 London InterCommunity Health Staff Nurse, Part-time Centre 2003-2004, 2006-2007 Western University Research Coordinator Summer 2004 London InterCommunity Health Chart Auditor/Relief Nursing, Contract Abram Oudshoorn - CVCentre 2001-2003 Western University Research Assistant 5. Honours and Awards:2015 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Recognition of Excellence for an outstanding contribution to teaching. 2014 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Recognition of Excellence for an outstanding contribution to teaching. 2014 Named a ‘Community Hero’, Community Living London 2014 Gala. 2013 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, FHS Travel Conference Fund ($500) 2013 CANNT Journal Award winner for “Wilson, B., Harwood, L., & Oudshoorn, A. (2013). Moving beyond the ‘perpetual novice’: Understanding the experiences of novice hemodialysis nurses and cannulation of the arteriovenous fistula. Canadian Nephrology Nursing Journal, 23(1), 11-18” 2013 Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Middlesex-Elgin Chapter, Nurse of Distinction, for contributions on poverty and homelessness. 2012 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Recognition of Excellence for an outstanding contribution to teaching. 2012 Nominee, The Outstanding Nurse Recognition Program, Grand Theatre, London 2011 University Students’ Council, Western University, Teaching Honour Roll Award of Excellence. 2011 Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Omicron Chapter 2011 Nominee, Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award – Community Leader 2011 Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University, Louise Rickwood PhD Scholarship in Nursing ($550) 2010 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Recognition of Excellence for an outstanding contribution to teaching. 2010 Canadian Homelessness Research Network, Travel Grant ($500) 2009 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Recognition of Excellence for an outstanding contribution to teaching. 2009 Canadian Nurses Foundation, AstraZeneca Urban Scholarship ($6,000) 2009 National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly, Student Travel Assistance Grant ($3,000) 2009 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, FHS Graduate Student Conference Travel Award ($236.25) 2009 National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly, NICE Student Mentorship Program ($1,000) 2009 Canadian Homelessness Research Network, Travel Grant ($1,000) 2008 University Students’ Council, Western University, Teaching Honour Roll Award of Excellence. 2008 Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Recognition of Achievement for an outstanding contribution to teaching. 2008 Canadian Association on Gerontology, Travel Grant ($145) 2008 Ontario Graduate Scholarship ($15,000) 2008 National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly, NICE Student Mentorship Program ($1,000) 2007 Canadian Association on Gerontology, Travel Grant ($306.60) 2007 Summer Program in Aging sponsorship, Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Aging. 2007 Jan Metcalfe Award, Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario ($1,000) 2007 Strategic Training Fellowship, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research - Primary Health Care ($15,437.50)2 Abram Oudshoorn - CV2006 Canadian Association on Gerontology, Travel Grant ($306) 2006 Nursing Education Initiative, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario ($1,500) 2006 The Graduate Student Research Award, VP Research and Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University ($330) 2006 People’s Choice for Best Student Research Project, Ontario Gerontology Association, 2006 Annual Conference ($100) 2006 Student Travel Award, School of Nursing, Western University ($416.08) 2006-2007 Research Traineeship, “Client-Caregiver-Provider Relationships in Home-Based Dementia Care: A Critical Analysis”, Alzheimer Society of Canada ($5,000) 2006-2007 Doctoral Fellowship, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council ($40,000) 2006 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Offer declined due to SSHRC Fellowship) 2006 The Dean’s Award for Research Excellence for a second place oral presentation at the Western Research Forum, Western University ($175) 2006 Educational Bursary, Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario ($1,000) 2006 Doctoral Scholarship, Nursing Research Interest Group, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario ($2,000) 2005 Nursing Education Initiative, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario ($1,500) 2005-2006 Research Traineeship, “Double Duty Caregiving: Development and Validation of the DDC Scale”, Canadian Institutes of Health Research ($8,000) 2005 Extendicare Scholarship in Gerontology, Canadian Nurses Foundation ($5,000) 2005 Canadian Association on Gerontology, Travel Grant ($457) 2004 Nursing Education Initiative, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario ($1,500) 2004-2005 Research Traineeship, “Understanding Client-Family-Nurse Relationships in Home-Based Palliative Care for Seniors”, Canadian Institutes of Health Research ($17,500) 2004 Outstanding Undergraduate Student, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Omicron Chapter 2004 Commissioner of Excellence Award, Western University 2003 Inductee, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Omicron Chapter6. Professional Memberships and Associations:2014-Present Partner, Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness 2004-Present College of Nurses of Ontario, Registered Nurse 2003-Present Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Omicron Chapter 2002-Present Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario 2004-2014 Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Nursing Research Interest Group 2010-2012 International Union for Health Promotion and Education 2007-2010 London Interprofessional Healthcare Students' Association 2007-2010 National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly 2007-2014 Community Health Nurses’ Association of Canada 2004-2014 Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Community Health Nurses’ Initiatives Group 2004-2010 Canadian Association on Gerontology 2006-2007 Canadian Association for Nursing Research 2005-2008 Ontario Gerontology Association 2003.2004 Nursing Students’ Organization 2003-2004 Student Representative, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Research Committee 2001-2004 Canadian Nursing Students’ Association7. Administrative Duties:3 Abram Oudshoorn - CVA) Western University2015-Present FHS Member, Master of Public Health Curriculum Committee 2015-Present Alternate, Nursing Workload Committee 2014-Present Member, Graduate Programs Council 2014-Present Chair, Graduate Programs Curricula and Evaluation Committee 2013-Present Steering Committee, Centre for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion 2011-Present Lead, Envisioning 2020 Group, School of Nursing 2010-Present Member, Undergraduate Programs Council 2013-2015 Member, NCLEX Preparation Sub-Committee 2012-2013 Mentor, School Within a University Program 2011-2014 Faculty Representative, Graduate Programs Educational Policy Committee 2005-2010 Doctoral Representative, Graduate Nursing Students’ Committee 2007-2009 Doctoral Representative, Graduate Scholarship Awards Committee 2005-2006 Doctoral Representative, Graduate Affairs Committee, Nursing 2003-2005 Student Representative, Facilities Management Committee, Nursing 2004-2005 Nursing Representative, Society of Graduate Students 2004-2005 First Year Representative, Graduate Nursing Students’ Network 2003.2004 Vice-President Student Affairs, Nursing Students’ Council 2003.2004 Student Representative, School Affairs Committee, Nursing 2003.2004 Committee Chair, Charity Committee, Nursing Students’ Council 2003.2004 Off-Campus Orientation Commissioner, University Students’ Council 2002-2003 Vice-President Administration, Nursing Students’ Council 2001-2002 Senior Social Commissioner, Nursing Students’ Council 2000.2001 Junior Social Commissioner, Nursing Students’ CouncilB) Other Academic2015-2016 Planning Committee, 2016 Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Conference 2011-2012 Planning Committee, 2012 Global Health Conference, Marginalized Communities Sub- Committee 2008-2009 Champion, Street Nurses Virtual Community of Practice 2006-2008 Secretary/Treasurer, Canadian Association on Gerontology, Student Connection/Connexion EtudianteC) Community2015-Present Member, Mayor’s Advisory Panel on Poverty 2015-Present Member, Steering Committee, Community Health Collaborative 2013-Present Member, Circles Community Advisory Board 2013-Present Member, London’s Homeless Prevention System Implementation Team 2013-Present Chair, London Homeless Coalition Steering Committee 2012-Present Board Member, United Way London & Middlesex 2012-Present Member, London CAReS Community Advisory Board 2010-Present Member, All Our Sisters Steering Committee 2005-Present Member, Street Nurses Network 2005-Present Member, London Homeless Coalition 2014-2015 Board Member, London Middlesex Housing Corporation 2012-2015 Chair, Housing Advisory Committee, City of London 2011-2014 Board Member, Thames Valley Family Health Team 2012-2014 External Member, Middlesex London Health Unit – Strategic Achievement 4 Abram Oudshoorn - CVGroup, Health Inequities 2010-2012 Founder, London Homelessness Outreach Network 2011-2012 Board Member, Daya Counselling Centre 2011-2012 Coordinator, Emerging Leaders – OnBoard Program 2006-2011 Member, London Harm Reduction Coalition 2007-2008 Volunteer, Hospice of London 2006-2007 Volunteer, The London Coffee House8. Scholarly and Professional Activities:A) Manuscript Reviewer2015-Present Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless 2013-Present Canadian Journal of Public Health 2012 Youth Homelessness in Canada: A Reader [Book] 2010-Present Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2009-Present Medical Care 2008-Present End Poverty Now Journal 2005-Present Journal of Clinical Nursing 2008-2014 Esurio: Ontario Journal of Hunger and Poverty 2009-2011 Western Undergraduate Research Journal: Health and Natural Sciences 2006-2007 Western Journal of Graduate ResearchB) Guest Manuscript ReviewerFall 2015 UWO Medical Journal Spring 2009 Canadian Journal of Nursing ResearchC) Abstract Reviewer2008 National Health Sciences Students Association. Annual Research Conference. 2006, 2007, 2009 Iota Omicron Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau. Annual Research Conference.9. Teaching RecordA) Courses TaughtWinter 2016 N3310 Health in a Global Context Fall 2015 N9661 Foundations of Nursing Science Fall 2015 N3340 Ways of Knowing: Data Analysis Fall 2015 N4440 Future Directions in Nursing and Healthcare Summer 2015 N4440 Future Directions in Nursing and Healthcare Winter 2015 N3310 Health in a Global Context Winter 2015 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Fall 2014 N4410 Operating Room Nursing – Course Coordinator Fall 2014 N4412 Nurses Influencing Change Fall 2014 N4420 Focused Clinical Concepts Fall 2014 N9661 Foundations of Nursing Science Winter 2014 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Winter 2014 N3361 Promoting the Health of Communities Fall 2013 N4410 Operating Room Nursing – Course Coordinator5 Abram Oudshoorn - CVFall 2013 N4412 Nurses Influencing Change Fall 2013 N4420 Focused Clinical Concepts Summer 2012 N3324 Community Health Promotion Winter 2012 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Fall 2012 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Fall 2012 N4410 Operating Room Nursing – Course Coordinator Fall 2012 N4412 Nurses Influencing Change Fall 2012 N4420 Focused Clinical Concepts Summer 2012 N3324 Community Health Promotion Summer 2012 N3341 Mental Health Care Winter 2012 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Fall 2011 N4420 Focused Clinical Concepts Fall 2011 N3362 Professional Practice in Communities Summer 2011 N3331 Mental Health Care and Community Health Promotion Winter 2011 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Summer 2010 N3331 Mental Health Care and Community Health Promotion Winter 2010 N4496 Preceptorship: Independent Practice in Nursing – a Synthesis Fall 2009 N4420 Focused Clinical Concepts Fall 2009 N3362a Professional Nursing Practice III: Promoting the Health of Communities Fall 2009 N3318a Elementary Statistics Summer 2009 N3331 Mental Health Care and Community Health Promotion Winter 2009 N3351 Promoting the Health of Families and Communities 2008-2009 N3352 Professional Nursing Practice III: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities 2007-2008 N352 Professional Nursing Practice III: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities B) Undergraduate Student Co-Supervision2006 Katherine Race, N319a – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Elizabeth Kent, N319a – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Sicong Liu, N319a – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Leeann Gibbs, N319a – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Melissa Smith, N319a – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Samantha Bondy, N319a – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Dawn Brunschwiler, N319b – Research Methodology in Nursing 2006 Anna Sullivan, N319b – Research Methodology in NursingC) MN-NP Program Research Supervision2014 Nina Medeiros – Health care for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. 2013 Carlie Mandrapilias – Methadone maintenance treatment in London, Ontario 2012 Samantha Corbett – Technology use and homelessnessD) Thesis SupervisionJill Moffatt, MA, co-supervisor (Helene Berman). Sept 2016 – In Progress.Nedra Peter, PhD, committee member. The power of labeling: Using labeling theory to understand the conceptualization of certain occupations as dark or antisocial. July 2014 – In Progress.6 Abram Oudshoorn - CVJennifer Doherty, PhD, committee member. November 2013 - In Progress.Michael Courey, PhD, committee member. Creating and Conceptualizing Sustainable Community Organizations: A Case Study of Old East Village. October 2012 - In Progress.Eric Collins, MSc, committee member. A Phenomenological Study of Prescription Drug Addiction during Childhood & Adolescence. Sept 2012 – Complete Dec 2014.E) Thesis ExaminationApr 22, 2016 Kathy Edmunds, PhD – Uprootedness and health of women temporary agricultural workers: A critical ethnography. Examiner.Dec 14, 2015 Sarah Benbow, PhD – Mothers experiencing homelessness: Social exclusion, resistance and health. Examiner.Aug 26, 2015 Noha Hamlan, MScN - The relationship between IPC, job satisfaction, and patient safety climate for nurses in a tertiary-level acute care hospital. Examiner.Aug 19, 2015 James Kennedy, MA - Evolution Towards “Housing First”: A Qualitative Analysis of Service Provider and Participant Perspectives. Examiner.Oct 3, 2014 Susan Williams, MScN – Comparison of housed and homeless patients with an orthopedic diagnosis. Examiner.Apr 24, 2014 Karen Haines, MScN – Transitioning to motherhood after trauma: Interacting with the healthcare system. Examiner.Dec 14, 2012 Ashley Ralph, MScN - The eShift Model of Care: Informal Caregivers' Experience of Caring for a Family Member who Received Palliative Care at Home. Examiner.Nov 9, 2012 Lisa Stam, MScN – Linking Psychological Capital, Structural Empowerment, and Perceived Staffing Adequacy to New Graduate Nurses’ Job Satisfaction. Chair.July 18, 2012 Diana Leone, MScN – The Lived Experience of Anxiety Among Adolescents during High School. Chair.Mar 27, 2012 Jennifer Molloy, MScN - Moral Distress Experienced by Registered Nurses in the Resuscitation of Extremely Premature Infants: A Qualitative Secondary Analysis. Examiner.Dec 15, 2011 Ana Paula Anjos, MScN - Understanding the Gendered Expectations and Exemptions Experienced by Male Double Duty Caregivers. Examiner.F) Dissertation Proposal ExaminationJan 29, 2015 Kay Vallee – Supporting Aboriginal students: A critical analysis of the sociocultural context of nursing education. Examiner.10. Peer Reviewed Research Funding7 Abram Oudshoorn - CV1. An Evaluation of Homes 4 WomenTerm 04/2016 – 03/2017Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Yeo, S., Macphail, S., Forchuk, C., Hall, J. & Smith-Carrier, T., Van Berkum, A.Grantor Women’s xchange, Women’s College HospitalTotal Amount $15,0002. An Evaluation of Homes 4 WomenTerm 08/2015 – 05/2018Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Forchuk, C., Hall, J. & Smith-Carrier, T.Grantor $5,000 – Health Sciences Faculty Research Development Fund, Western University + $10,000 CMHA MiddlesexTotal Amount $15,0003. Framework for Ending Women’s and Girl’s HomelessnessTerm 04/2014 – 03/2015Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Forchuk, C., Berman, H. & Gaetz, S.Grantor SSHRC - Connection Total Amount $7,2194. A Foundation for Ending Women’s Homelessness in LondonTerm 11/2014 – 03/2015Principal Yeo, S. Investigator8 Abram Oudshoorn - CVTerm 11/2014 – 03/2015Co-Investigators Oudshoorn, A. & Macphail, S.Grantor Homelessness Partnering Strategy through City of London Total Amount $6,8645. Improving nursing vascular access outcomes: Attributes of AVF successTerm Nov 2014 – Oct 2015Principal Harwood, L. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Wilson, B., & Oudshoorn, A.Grantor Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians: Amgen Research AwardTotal Amount $4,0006. The scope of methadone maintenance treatment in London, OntarioTerm Nov 2013 – Aug 2015Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Kirkwood, K., Fleming, J., Richardson, J., Baxter, D., & Hill, P.Grantor Sigma Theta Tau – Iota Omicron Chapter ($1500) & City of London, Planning Division ($2000)Total Amount $3,5007. Medical Respite for Persons Experiencing HomelessnessTerm July 2013 – Feb 2014Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Van Klooster, W., Harris, J., Rankin, B., Russell, G., Rozeluk, P., Richardson, J., Lazenby, C., Millian, J., Zeyl, L., Martin, G., & Sibley, L.Grantor Sisters of St Joseph, London ($15,000), City of London ($2000)9 Abram Oudshoorn - CVTerm July 2013 – Feb 2014Total Amount $17,0008. Understanding Skill Acquisition Among Registered Nurses: The ‘Perpetual Novice’ PhenomenonTerm June 2013 – May 2014Principal Wilson, B. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Harwood, L., & Oudshoorn, A.Grantor Sigma Theta Tau InternationalTotal Amount $5,0009. An Assessment and Evaluation of London CAReS: Facilitating Service Integration Through Collaborative Best PracticeTerm March 2013 - Sept 2014Principal Forchuk, C. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Richardson, J., Oudshoorn A , & Ciernick, R.Grantor Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Homelessness Partnering Strategy.Total Amount $70,290 + $25,000 City of London10. Information and Communication Technology use and Well-Being in the Context of HomelessnessTerm Jan 2012 – Dec 2013Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Donelle, L., Grzyb, A., & Hall, J.Grantor Research Western – Academic Development FundTotal Amount $8,46710 Abram Oudshoorn - CV11. The Influence of Structural and Systemic Violence on the Health of Children and Adolescents: Intersections Among Gender, Race, and ClassTerm 2011-2016Principal Berman, H. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Damant, D., Johnson, H., Thurston, W., Gonick, M., Richardson, C., Ashbourne, L., Donelle, L, Forchuk, C., Grzyb, A., Jaffe, P., Jiwani, Y., LaPierre, S., Lessard, G., Molgat, M., Nixon, K., Oudshoorn, A., Samuels-Dennis, J., Tutty, L.Grantor CIHR Team Grant: Gender, Violence, and HealthTotal Amount $1,371,51112. A Program for Peer-Facilitated Social Support for Persons Living in Poverty with Hepatitis CTerm 01/2010 – 12/2010Principal Tobin, S. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Oudshoorn, A.Grantor Public Health Agency of Canada - Hepatitis C Prevention, Support and Research Program, Community Acquired Infections DivisionTotal Amount $26,114.8013. Client-Provider Relationships in a Community Health Centre for Homeless Persons: A Critical EthnographyTerm 05/2009 – 12/2009Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H., Forchuk, C. & Poland, B.Grantor Registered Nurses Association – Nursing Research Interest Group, Open Research Grant Total Amount $2,00014. Client-Provider Relationships in a Community Health Centre for Homeless Persons: A Critical Ethnography11 Abram Oudshoorn - CVTerm 01/2009 – 12/2009Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H., Forchuk, C. & Poland, B.Grantor Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University – Graduate Thesis Research Award Total Amount $1,33315. Knowledge Exchange for Evidence Based Gerontology Content in Undergraduate Nursing EducationTerm 10/2008 – 10/2009Principal McCleary, L. InvestigatorCo-Investigators McDonald, L., McGilton, K. & Oudshoorn, A.Grantor CIHR – Meetings, Planning and Dissemination: Aging Total Amount $10,000.0011. Grant Proposals Under Review (pending)1. Conceptual Refinement of a Framework for Ending Women’s and Girls’ HomelessnessTerm 10/2016 - 09/2018Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Forchuk, C., Gaetz, S., Berman, H., Buccierri, K., Bonnycastle, M., Paradis, E., Pauly, B., Karabanow, J., Mosher, J., Bridgman, R. & Benbow, S.Grantor SSHRC – Insight Development Grant Total Requested $74,6712. Evaluation of Street Level Women at Risk Program12 Abram Oudshoorn - CVTerm 08/2016 – 07/2019Principal Forchuk, C. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Oudshoorn, A. & Babenko-Mould, Y.Grantor City of LondonTotal Requested $181,000.0012. Non-Peer Reviewed Funding:1. A Critical Analysis of Social Policies and Women’s HomelessnessTerm 05/2016 – 04/2017Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Van Berkum, A.Grantor Ursuline Sisters Chatham – Taylor FundTotal Amount $1,8002. CHIR Grant Development FundingTerm April-October 2013Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators McWilliam, C.Grantor Faculty of Health Sciences, Western UniversityTotal Amount $3,0003. Poverty in London and MiddlesexTerm 2011-2012Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators McManus, K., Cowan, K.13 Abram Oudshoorn - CVTerm 2011-2012Grantor United Way London & MiddlesexTotal Amount $4,5004. A Community Roundtable on Healthcare and Homelessness in London, OntarioTerm 07/2011 – 09/2011Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators Walker, C., Richardson, J., Coad, S.Grantor London Community Foundation, Ashley Grace Powell Memorial FundTotal Amount $2,5005. “Grit Uplifted”: A Magazine for Creative Writing and Visual Arts by People Experiencing Homelessness in London, OntarioTerm 05/2011 – 12/2011Principal Oudshoorn, A. InvestigatorCo-Investigators McConnell, K.Grantor London Community Foundation Total Amount $1,50013. Publications:Publication Type Total # Books: Chapters in Books: 1 Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals: 21 Articles in Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings: Articles in non-Peer-Reviewed Journals and Conference Proceedings: Abstracts, Presentations at Professional Meetings: 99 Technical Writings: 6 Other (e.g., Book Reviews, Letters to the Editor): 2 Submitted Manuscripts and/or Work in Preparation 2 (optional):14 Abram Oudshoorn - CVA) Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals1. Wilson, B., Harwood, L., & Oudshoorn, A. (2016). Improving vascular access outcomes: Attributes of AVF cannulation success. Clinical Kidney Journal, 1-7. doi: 10.1093/ckj/sfv158 2. Wilson, B., Harwood, L., & Oudshoorn, A. (2015). Understanding skill acquisition among registered nurses: The perpetual novice phenomenon. Journal of Clinical Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jocn.12978 3. Oudshoorn, A. & Sinclair, B. (2015). Using unfolding simulations to teach mental health concepts in nursing. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(9), 396-401. 4. Booth, R. & Oudshoorn, A. (2014). Comment on: Twitter and nursing research: How diffusion of innovation theory can help uptake. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 5. Wilson, B., Harwood, L., & Oudshoorn, A. (2013). Moving beyond the ‘perpetual novice’: Understanding the experiences of novice hemodialysis nurses and cannulation of the arteriovenous fistula. Canadian Nephrology Nursing Journal, 23(1), 11-18. 6. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Poland, B., Berman, H., & Forchuk, C. (2013). Community Health Promotion With People who are Experiencing Homelessness. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 30(1), 28-41. 7. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Forchuk, C., Berman, H., & Poland, B. (2012). Client-Provider Relationships in a Community Health Clinic for People who are Experiencing Homelessness. Nursing Inquiry. doi: 10.1111/nin.12007 8. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., & Oudshoorn, A. (2012). Relational Experiences of Family Caregivers Providing Home-Based End-of-Life Care. Journal of Family Nursing, 18(4), 491-516. doi:10.1177/1074840712462134 9. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., & Oudshoorn, A. (2012). Nursing relational care patterns in palliative home care. Journal of Palliative Care, 28(2), 97-104. 10. Ward-Griffin, C., Hall, J., De Forge, R., St Amant, O., McWilliam, C.L., Oudshoorn, A., Forbes, D., & Klosek, M. (2012). Dementia Home Care Resources: How Are We Managing? Journal of Aging Research, 2012. doi:10.1155/2012/590724 11. Mcwilliam, C. & Oudshoorn, A. (2011). Evidence-based refinement of health and social services: Exploring the possibilities of intravention research. Quality Management in Health Care 20, 280-292. 12. Wilson, B., Harwood, L., Oudshoorn, A. & Thompson, B. (2010). The Culture of Vascular Access Cannulation Among Nursing in a Chronic Hemodialysis Unit. Canadian Nephrology Nursing Journal, 20(3). 13. McCleary, L., McGilton, L., Boscart, V. & Oudshoorn, A. (2009). Improving Gerontology Content in Baccalaureate Nursing Education Through Knowledge Tranfer to Nurse Educators, Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, 22(3), 33-46. 14. Ward-Griffin, C., Martin-Matthews, A., Keefe, J., Kerr, M., Brown, J.B., Oudshoorn, A. (2009). The development and validation of the Double Duty Caregiving Scale (DDCS). Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 41(3), 108-128. 15. McWilliam, C., Kothari, A., Leipert, B., Ward-Griffin, C., Forbes, D., King, M.L., Klosek, M., Ferguson, K. & Oudshoorn, A. (2008). Accelerating Knowledge to Action in Client-Driven Care: Pilot Study for a Social Interaction Approach to Knowledge Translation. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 40(2), 58-74. 16. McWilliam, C., Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Krestick, E. (2008). Living while dying/dying while living: Older clients’ socio-cultural experience of home-based palliative care. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 10(6), 338-349. 17. Leipert, B.D., Kloseck, M., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Kothari, A. & Oudshoorn, A. (2007). Fitting a round peg into a square hole: Exploring issues, challenges, and strategies for solutions in rural home care settings. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 7(2).15 Abram Oudshoorn - CV18. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (2007). Nurse-client relationships in home-based palliative care: A critical analysis of power relations. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16(8), 1435-1443. 19. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A., Clark, K. & Bol, N. (2007). Mother-Adult Daughter Relationships Within Dementia Care: A Critical Analysis. Journal of Family Nursing, 13(1), 13-32. 20. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. & Oudshoorn, A. (2006). Perspectives of women with dementia receiving care from their adult daughters. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 38(1), 121-146. 21. Oudshoorn, A. (2005). Power and empowerment: Critical concepts in the nurse-client relationship. Contemporary Nurse, 20(1), 57-66.B) Chapters in Books1. Forchuk, C., Csiernik, R., Oudshoorn, A., Richardson, J., Martin, G., Taan, W. & Warner, L. (In Press). An Evaluation of the London Community Addiction Response Strategy (London CAReS): Facilitating Service Integration Through Collaborative Best Practices. In Nichols, Naomi; Doberstein, Carey (Eds.), Exploring Effective Systems Responses to Homelessness. Toronto: The Homeless Hub Press. 2. Oudshoorn, A. (Under Review). Reducing homelessness through primary care. In N. Arya & T. Piggott (Eds.) Pursuing Health: Intervening to Improve Health Care of Underserved Populations in Canada.C) Technical Writings1. Cassidy, M., Mackie, C., Ambtman-Smith, V., Berman, H., Lacey, D., Lockie, A., Oudshoorn, A. & Pearson, G. (2016). London For All: A Roadmap to End Poverty. Available at http://www.abeoudshoorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/London-for-All.pdf 2. Yeo, S., Ratnam, C., Paradis, E., Oudshoorn, A., et al. (2015). A Framework for Ending Women’s and Girl’s Homlessness. Available at http://www.abeoudshoorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/A- Framework-for-Ending-Womens-and-Girls-Homelessness.pdf 3. Van Berkum, A. & Oudshoorn, A. (2015). Best Practice Guideline for Ending Women’s and Girl’s Homelessness. Available at http://londonhomeless.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Best-Practice- Guideline-for-Ending-Womens-and-Girls-Homelessness.pdf. 4. Oudshoorn, A. (2013). Medical Respite for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Review for London, Ontario. Available at http://www.abeoudshoorn.com/?p=209 5. Oudshoorn, A. (2011). Health and Homelessness in London: Summary. Available at http://www.abeoudshoorn.com/?p=172. 6. Oudshoorn, A., Tobin, S. & Walsh, M. (2007). Community Response to Hepatitis C: A Strategic Plan for London, Ontario. Prepared for: Hepatitis C Secretariat, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ontario.D) Other1. Oudshoorn, A. (2011). Health and wellbeing: Protect yourself from the sun. The Pavement, 62, 24- 25. 2. Oudshoorn, A. (2011). Health and wellbeing: Do you know what to do in case of an overdose? The Pavement, 61, 24-25.14. Presentations:A) Abstracts/Presentations at Professional Meetings (Refereed)16 Abram Oudshoorn - CV1. Van Berkum, A., & Oudshoorn, A. (May 6, 2016). Best practice guideline for ending women’s and girl’s homelessness. Women’s Xchange 2016 Spring Event. Toronto, ON. 2. Bedard, M-A., Aston, M., Oudshoorn, A. & Richardson, J. (Nov 4, 2015). Building community partnerships to end homelessness. CAEH15: National Conference on Ending Homelessness, Montreal, QC. 3. Oudshoorn, A., Kirkwood, K., Fleming, J., Barrett, G., Carr, J., Baxter, D., & Richardson, J. (Oct 28, 2015). The scope of methadone maintenance treatment in London, Ontario. CURA2 5th Annual Research Conference, London, ON. 4. Oudshoorn, A., Berman, H. & Canas, E. (June 11, 2015). Youth-centred participatory action research: Creating spaces of resistance and change amid inherent inequalities. In Sickness and In Health, Mallorca, Spain. 5. Oudshoorn, A., Yeo, S., & Macphail, S. (Nov 3, 2014). All Our Sisters: A national collaborative to end women’s homelessness. Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness 2014. Vancouver, BC. 6. Oudshoorn, A., Kirkwood, K., Fleming, J., Barrett, G., Carr, J., Baxter, D., & Richardson, J. (Oct 28, 2015). The scope of methadone maintenance treatment in London, Ontario. CURA2 5th Annual Research Conference, London, ON. 7. Forchuk, C., Csiernik, R., Martin, G., Oudshoorn, A., & Richardson, J. (June 19, 2014). An assessment and evaluation of London CAReS: Facilitating service integration through collaborative best practices. Academic Research Day. Schulich Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry. London, ON. 8. Oudshoorn, A. (June 5, 2014). Inter-sectoral action for healthcare for the homeless. Prevent More to Treat Less: Public Health and Primary Care Together, Toronto, ON. 9. Oudshoorn, A., Donelle, L., Grzyb, A. & Hall, J. (June 3, 2014). Is Internet Access the Intervention to end Homelessness? 9th National Community Health Nurses Conference, Ottawa, ON. 10. Oudshoorn, A. (May 12, 2014). Homelessness, a new Phenomenon in Canada. All Our Sisters 2014 National Forum, London, ON. 11. Oudshoorn, A. (May 9, 2014). Nurse, Activist, Nurse-Activist? 27th Annual Research Conference. Reorienting the Health System to What Truly Matters: Values of Health Care, London, ON. 12. Forchuk, C., Csiernik, R., Martin, G., Oudshoorn, A., & Richardson, J. (May 9, 2014). An assessment and evaluation of London CAReS: Facilitating service integration through collaborative best practices. 27th Annual Research Conference. Reorienting the Health System to What Truly Matters: Values of Health Care, London, ON. 13. Oudshoorn, A., Donelle, L., Grzyb, A. & Hall, J. (Oct 29, 2013). The False Promise of Technology Use in Assisting People Experiencing Homelessness. National Conference on Ending Homelessness, Ottawa, ON. 14. Oudshoorn, A., Donelle, L., Grzyb, A. & Hall, J. (Oct 23, 2013). Internet Access, Mental Health, and Wellbeing in the Context of Homelessness. 3rd Annual Poverty and Social Inclusion Conference, London, ON. 15. Oudshoorn, A. & Shelley, J. (May 3, 2013). Addressing policies that increase poverty: Nurse and political action. 26th Annual Research Conference: Preparing for the Healthcare System of Tomorrow, London, ON. 16. Wilson, B., Harwood, L. & Oudshoorn, A. (October 27, 2012). Moving beyond the “perpetual novice”: Understanding the experiences of novice hemodialysis nurses and cannulation of the arteriovenous fistula. CANNT 2012, Ottawa, ON. 17. Oudshoorn, A., Cowan, K & McManus, K. (September 29, 2012). Poverty in London & Middlesex. 4th Biennial Nursing Conference, University of Windsor, Windor, ON. 18. Oudshoorn, A. (June 21, 2012). A life of its own: Experience of the critical mandate of critical ethnography. Annual Qualitative Analysis Conference: Cultures of Narrative/Narratives of Culture, St John’s, NL.17 Abram Oudshoorn - CV19. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H., Forchuk, C., & Poland, B. (May 15, 2012). Client- provider relationships in a community health clinic for people who are experiencing homelessness. 6th National Community Health Nurses Conference, Toronto, ON. 20. Oudshoorn, A. & Chadwick, A. (Apr 20, 2012). Connecting community and academia for learning and action on homelessness. STTI Region 10 Biennial Conference, Ann Arbor, MI. 21. Oudshoorn, A. (May 17, 2011). Caregiving relationships with homeless clients: Why every nurse should be a political activist. 5th National Community Health Nurses Conference, Toronto, ON. 22. Oudshoorn, A. (May 9, 2011). Developing a Network for Action on Homelessness in London, Ontario. All Our Sisters: First Canadian Forum on Housing and Safe Communities for Women, London, ON. 23. Ward-Griffin, C., DeForge, R., St-Amant, O., Hall, J., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Oudshoorn, A., Klosek, M., & Mowatt, J. (Dec 4, 2010). Advocating for equitable dementia home care services: Linking practice, policy and research. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 39th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Montreal, QC. 24. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H., Forchuk, C. & Poland, B. (Oct 28, 2010). An Insider and an Outsider: Conducting Critical Ethnographic Research in One’s Place of Employment. Rethinking Homelessness, Montreal, QC. 25. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H., Forchuk, C. & Poland, B. (Oct 15, 2010). Policy as a Barrier to Healthcare for Homeless Persons. Poverty 2010, Kingston, ON. 26. Oudshoorn, A. (June 17, 2010). Exploring Space and Place in Community-Based Healthcare with Homeless Persons. 4th National Community Health Nurses Conference, Toronto, ON. 27. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Oudshoorn, A., Mowat, J., St-Amant, O. & DeForge, R. (October 22, 2009). Resource management in dementia homecare: Merging divergent perspectives. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 38th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Winnipeg, MB. 28. Oudshoorn, A. & Ward-Griffin, C. (October 22, 2009). Using a Life Course Perspective to Understand Pathways into Homelessness. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 38th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Winnipeg, MB. 29. McCleary, L., DeForge, R., McGilton, K., Oudshoorn, A. (October 22, 2009). Knowledge Exchange for Advanced Geriatric Nursing Education. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 38th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Winnipeg, MB. 30. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., St-Amant, O., DeForge, R., Oudshoorn, A., Klosek, M., Mowat., J. and Bol, N. (October 6, 2009). Promoting Transformational Change in Dementia Homecare for Seniors. RNAO 8th International Edlercare Conference, Toronto, ON. 31. McCleary, L., DeForge, R., McGilton, K., Oudshoorn, A. (October 6, 2009). Increasing Capacity for Geriatric and Gerontology Content in Canadian Nursing Education. RNAO 8th International Edlercare Conference, Toronto, Ontario. 32. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H., Forchuk, C., Poland, B. (July 6, 2009). Why is Everyone at this Clinic Aged 30 to 40? Using Life Course Perspective to Understand Homelessness. 19th IAGG World Congress, Paris, France. 33. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Oudshoorn, A., Bol, N., Mowat, J., St- Amant, O. & DeForge, R. (July 6, 2009). Evaluating home-based dementia care practices: A critical analysis. 19th IAGG World Congress, Paris, France. 34. McCleary, L., DeForge, R., McGilton, K., Oudshoorn, A. (July 6, 2009). Increasing Capacity for Geriatric and Gerontology Content in Canadian Nursing Education. 19th IAGG World Congress, Paris, France. 35. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Bol, N., Mowat, J., Oudshoorn, A., St- Amant, O. & DeForge, R. (June 4, 2009). A critical analysis of home-based dementia care: Where have all the nurses gone? The 9th International Family Nursing Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland. 36. Ward-Griffin, C., Keefe, J., Martin-Matthews, A., Kerr, M., Brown, J.B., Oudshoorn, A. & St- Amant, O. (June 4, 2009). Providing care at home and at work: Investigating the impact of double 18 Abram Oudshoorn - CV duty caregiving on the health of nurses. The 9th International Family Nursing Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland. 37. McCleary, L., Oudshoorn, A. & McGilton, K. (May 28, 2009). Knowledge Exchange for Evidence Based Gerontology Content in Undergraduate Nursing Education. 15th National Conference on Gerontological Nursing: Making Moments Matter, Banff, AB. 38. Oudshoorn, A. & Ward-Griffin, C. (May 21, 2009). Aging in the Context of Homelessness. Annual NICE Knowledge Exchange 2009, Toronto, ON. 39. St-Amant, O., DeForge, R., Oudshoorn, A. & Ward-Griffin, C. (May 7, 2009). Creating equitable dementia homecare policies and practices. Showcase Health Policy at Western, London, ON. 40. Oudshoorn, A. & Ward-Griffin, C. (May 1, 2009). Engaging in critical ethnography: Navigating multiple roles. 22nd Annual Research Conference: Nursing Research The Path To Excellence, London, ON. 41. St-Amant, O., DeForge, R., Oudshoorn, A., & Ward-Griffin, C. (May 1, 2009). Negotiating relationships in home-based dementia care: A critical analysis of the evaluation of care practices. 22nd Annual Research Conference: Nursing Research The Path To Excellence, London, ON. 42. Oudshoorn, A. & Ward-Griffin, C. (February 19, 2009). Health services for homeless persons: Moving to relationship-centred care. Growing Home: Housing and Homelessness in Canada, Calgary, AB. 43. St-Amant, O., DeForge, R., Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Bol, N. & Mowat, J. (February 6, 2009). The social context of caregiving: A critical analysis of home-based dementia care. ARGC/FHS Symposium, London, ON. 44. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Krestick, E. (November 23, 2008). End-of-Life Home Care for Seniors and their Caregivers: Exploring the Practice Patterns of Nurses. Gerontological Society of America's 61st Annual Scientific Meeting, National Harbor, Maryland. 45. McCleary, L., Forbes, D., Platt, N., Ferguson, K., Bawden, M., Reid, D., Oudshoorn, A., Guse, L. & Dodge Wilson, L. (October 24, 2008). Successfully Integrating Gerontology in Undergraduate Nursing Curricula. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, London, ON. 46. Forbes, D., Platt, N., Ferguson, K., Bawden, M., Reid, D., Oudshoorn, A. (October 24, 2008). Workshop to Enhance Gerontological Curriculum for Nurse Educators. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, London, ON. 47. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A., St-Amant, O & DeForge, R. (October 24, 2008). Examining Relationships within Home-Based Dementia Care: “Lessons Learned” in the Field. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, London, ON. 48. St-Amant, O., Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & DeForge, R. (October 24, 2008). How do families negotiate the provision of home-based dementia care? Canadian Association on Gerontology: 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, London, ON. 49. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Bol, N., Mowatt, J., Oudshoorn, A., Clarke, K., St-Amant, O., & DeForge, R. (October 24, 2008). Negotiating Relationships-Navigating Positions in Home-Based Dementia Care: A Critical Analysis. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, London, ON. 50. St-Amant, O., Oudshoorn, A., DeForge, R., Chabot, S. & Ward-Griffin, C. (June 2008). A critical analysis of dementia care networks: Homecare providers’ perspectives. Annual NICE Knowledge Exchange, Toronto, ON. 51. DeForge, R., St-Amant, O., Oudshoorn, A., Chabot, S. & Ward-Griffin, C. (June 2008). Negotiating home-based dementia care: A critical ethnography. Annual NICE Knowledge Exchange, Toronto, ON. 52. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Bol, N., Mowatt, J., Oudshoorn, A., Clarke, K., St-Amant, O., & DeForge, R. (June 2, 2008). Negotiating dementia home care: A critical analysis. Canadian Public Health Association 2008 Annual Conference, Halifax, NS.19 Abram Oudshoorn - CV53. Oudshoorn, A., Tobin, S. & Walsh, M. (May 30, 2008). Project work and the community health nurse. 2nd National Conference for Community Health Nurses, Toronto, ON. 54. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Klosek, M., Bol, N., Mowatt, J., Oudshoorn, A., Clarke, K., St-Amant, O., & DeForge, R. (May 30, 2008). Client-provider relationships in dementia home care: A critical analysis. 2nd National Conference for Community Health Nurses, Toronto, ON. 55. Leipert, B., Klosek, M., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Kothari, A. & Oudshoorn, A. (May 30, 2008). Fitting a round peg into a square hole: Exploring issues, challenges, and solutions in rural home care. 2nd National Conference for Community Health Nurses, Toronto, ON. 56. St-Amant, O., Oudshoorn, A., Deforge, R., Chabot, S. & Ward-Griffin, C. (May 2, 2008). A critical analysis of dementia care networks: Homecare providers’ perspective. 21st Annual Research Conference: Nursing Research The Path To Excellence, London, ON. 57. Deforge, R., St-Amant, O., Oudshoorn, A., Chabot, S. & Ward-Griffin, C. (February 8, 2008). Negotiating home-based dementia care: A critical ethnography. ARGC/FHS Symposium: Bridging Partnerships in Aging and Rehabilitation Research, London, ON. 58. Leipert, B., Kloseck, M., McWilliam, C., Forbes, D., Kothari A. & Oudshoorn, A. (February 8, 2008). Rural Home Care Issues, Challenges, and Solutions. ARGC/FHS Symposium: Bridging Partnerships in Aging and Rehabilitation Research, London, ON. 59. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., St Amant, O. & Clark, K. (November 2, 2007). Negotiating Care: Power relationships within families providing home-based dementia care. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 36th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Calgary, AB. 60. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Krestick, E. (Nov 2, 2007). Exploring Nursing Practice Patterns in Home-Based Pallaitive Care. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 36th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Calgary, AB. 61. McWilliam, C., Ward-Griffin, C., Forbes, D., King, M.L., Klosek, M., Kothari, A., Leipert, B., Ferguson, K. & Oudshoorn, A. (Nov 2, 2007). Promoting knowledge translation to shape the landscape of in-home care. Canadian Association on Gerontology: 36th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Calgary, AB. 62. McWilliam, C. Coleman, S., Ward-Griffin, C., Laschinger, H., Kothari, A., Forbes, D., King, ML., Leipert, B., Kloseck, M., Walker, C., Ferguson, K., Oosterink, J., Peirce, T., Wilson, M., Golding, S., Stewart, M., Vingilis, E., Oudshoorn, A. (July 13, 2007). Using Transformative Knowledge Translation to Advance Practice in a Transdisciplinary Environment. 18th International Nursing Research Congress, Vienna, Austria. 63. McWilliam, C., Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Krestick, E. (June 17, 2007). Older Clients' Experiences of End-of-life Care. FICCDAT: The Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto, Ontario. 64. Ward-Griffin, C., Keefe, J., Martin-Matthews, A., Kerr, M., Brown, J. & Oudshoorn, A. (June 17, 2007). The development and validation of the DDC Scale. FICCDAT: The Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto, Ontario. 65. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (June 17, 2007). Clients’ perspectives of home- based palliative care: An experience of powerlessness. FICCDAT: The Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto, Ontario. 66. McWilliam, C. Coleman, S., Ward-Griffin, C., Laschinger, H., Kothari, A., Forbes, D., King, ML., Leipert, B., Kloseck, M., Walker, C., Ferguson, K., Oosterink, J., Peirce, T., Wilson, M., Golding, S., Stewart, M., Vingilis, E., Oudshoorn, A. (June 10, 2007). Putting "Health" into Health Professionals’ Practice. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Vancouver, British Columbia. 67. Oudshoorn, A. (June 10, 2007). Providing critique in health promotion research: Exposing oppression in a meaningful way. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Vancouver, British Columbia. 68. Ward-Griffin, C., Keefe, J., Martin-Matthews, A., Kerr, M., Brown, J., Oudshoorn, A. (June 10, 2007). Caring at home and at work: Investigating the impact of double duty caregiving on the health 20 Abram Oudshoorn - CV of caregivers. 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Vancouver, British Columbia. 69. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A., Clarke, K., & Bol, N. (June 5, 2007). Mother-daughter relationships within dementia care: A critical analysis. The 8th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Bangkok, Thailand. 70. Oudshoorn, A. (June 1, 2007). Palliative care and homelessness: Is dying with dignity possible? Ontario Gerontology Association: 26th Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario. 71. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C. & Krestick, E. (June 1, 2007). Providing home- based palliative care for seniors: Nurses’ perspectives. Ontario Gerontology Association: 26th Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario. 72. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Krestrick, E., Oudshoorn, A. (May 3, 2007). Client Centered versus family centred home-based palliative care: Nurses’ perspectives. Community Health Nurses Association of Canada 1st National Conference, Toronto, ON. 73. Oudshoorn, A. (May 3, 2007). Ideologies of Health Promotion and Community Health. Community Health Nurses Association of Canada 1st National Conference, Toronto, ON. 74. Oudshoorn, A. (April 23, 2007). Palliative care and homelessness: Where does palliation occur? Ontario Palliative Care Association: 17th Annual Ontario Provincial Conference on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Toronto, Ontario. 75. McWilliam, C. Coleman, S., Ward-Griffin, C., Laschinger, H., Kothari, A., Forbes, D., King, ML., Leipert, B., Kloseck, M., Walker, C., Ferguson, K., Oosterink, J., Peirce, T., Wilson, M., Golding, S., Stewart, M., Vingilis, E., Oudshoorn, A. (April 13, 2007). Accelerating Knowledge to Action : Promoting Evidence-Based Practice. Sigma Theta Tau – Iota Omicron Chapter: 20th Annual Research Conference, London, Ontario. 76. McWilliam, C. Coleman, S., Stewart, M., Vingilis, E., Ward-Griffin, C., Laschinger, H., Kothari, A., Forbes, D., King, ML., Leipert, B., Kloseck, M., Walker, C., Ferguson, K., Oosterink, J., Peirce, T., Wilson, M., Golding, S., Oudshoorn, A. (December 12, 2006). Promoting Evidence-Based Practice in Home Care. The 16th Annual Home Care Summit, Toronto, ON. 77. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Clark, K. (November 6, 2006). Negotiating Mother-Daughter Relationships within Dementia Care. Alzheimer Society: 28th National Conference, Toronto, Ontario. 78. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N., Oudshoorn, A. & Clark, K. (November 6, 2006). Interview-Based Research with Persons with Dementia: Methodological Issues. Alzheimer Society: 28th National Conference, Toronto, Ontario. 79. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Krestick, E. (October 27, 2006). Living in limbo: The family’s perspective of home based palliative care. Canadian Association on Gerontology: Acknowledging our past, Building our Future, Quebec City, Quebec. 80. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Clark, K. (September 28, 2006). Mother-daughter relationships within demntia care: A critical analysis. RNAO: 5th International Conference Older People Deserve the Best, Toronto, Ontario. 81. Oudshoorn, A. (September 26, 2006). A fading focus on health promotion. Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) – Mental Health and Housing Dissemination Conference, London, Ontario. 82. Ward-Griffin, C., Keefe, J., Martin-Matthews, A., Kerr, M., Brown, J. & Oudshoorn, A. (July 21, 2006). Nurses caring for aging relatives: Blurring the professional-personal boundaries. Sigma Theta Tau 17th International Nursing Research Congress: Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice, Montreal, Quebec. 83. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (April 27, 2006). Client-Nurse Relations in Palliative Care: Clients’ Perspectives. Ontario Gerontology Association: 25th Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario. 84. Ward-Griffin, C. & Oudshoorn, A. (April 27, 2006). Supporting Mother-Daughter Relationships Within Dementia Care. Ontario Gerontology Association: 25th Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.21 Abram Oudshoorn - CV85. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (April 23, 2006). Client-Nurse Relationships in Home-Based Palliative Care: Nurses’ Perspectives. Ontario Palliative Care Association: 16th Annual Ontario Provincial Conference on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Toronto, Ontario. 86. Oudshoorn, A. (April 21, 2006). Neo-Liberal Ideologies and the Co-optation of Health Promotion. Sigma Theta Tau – Iota Omicron Chapter: 19th Annual Research Conference, London, Ontario. 87. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (April 4, 2006). Client-Nurse Relationships in Home-Based Palliative Care: A Hierarchy of Power. Western Research Forum, London, Ontario. 88. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (March 28, 2006). Client-Nurse Relationships in Home-Based Palliative Care: A Critical Analysis of Power Relations. Lawson Health Research Institute: Sister Mary Doyle Research Day, London, Ontario. 89. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (October 21, 2005). Nurse-Client Relationships in Home-Based Palliative Care for Seniors: A Critical Analysis of Power Relations. Canadian Association on Gerontology: Navigating the Winds of Change, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 90. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Krestick, L. (October 21, 2005). Client-Family- Nurse Relationships within Palliative Care. Canadian Association on Gerontology: Navigating the Winds of Change, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 91. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A., Clark, K. & Bol, N. (October 21, 2005). Mother-Daughter Relationships within Dementia Care: A Transformative process. Canadian Association on Gerontology: Navigating the Winds of Change, Halifax, Nova Scotia. 92. Oudshoorn, A. & Ward-Griffin, C. (October 13, 2005). Palliative care research ethics: A new perspective. Nursing Research Day: Bridging the Gap Between Research & Nursing Practice, Hamilton, Ontario. 93. Ward-Griffin, C., Oudshoorn, A. & Bol, N. (May 6, 2005). Older women with Alzheimer’s Disease receiving care from daughters: A burden or a blessing? Sigma Theta Tau 18th Annual Research Conference, London, Ontario. 94. Oudshoorn, A. (April 12, 2005). Building a model of social inequalities in caregiving relationships. Western Research Forum, London, Ontario. 95. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. & Oudshoorn, A. (February 18, 2005). Interviewing people with dementia: Methodological considerations. The Sixth International Interdisciplinary Advances in Qualitative Methods Conference, Edmonton, Alberta. 96. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. & Oudshoorn, A. (October 22, 2004). Mother-daughter relationships: Supporting family ties within dementia. Canadian Association on Gerontology: Diverse Perspectives, Victoria, British Columbia. 97. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. & Oudshoorn, A. (September 22, 2004). Understanding mother-daughter relationships within Alzhemier Disease. 3rd International Conference on Elder Health Elder Care, Toronto, Canada. 98. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. & Oudshoorn, A. (July 22, 2004). Mother-daughter relationships within the care process of Alzheimer Disease: Daughter perspectives. Sigma Theta Tau 15th International Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland. 99. Ward-Griffin, C., Belle Brown, J., Vandervoort, A., McNair, S., Melles, P., Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 23, 2003). Health professionals as family caregivers of elderly relatives: Building policy through partnerships. 2nd International Conference on Elder Care – RNAO, Toronto, Ontario.B) Invited Presentations (Non-Refereed)1. Oudshoorn, A. (May 10, 2016). Housing stability for women. N9602: Housing and Mental Health. Western University, London, Ontario. 2. Oudshoorn, A. & Van Berkum, A. (Mar 22, 2016). A framework for ending women’s and girls’ homelessness. Faculty of Health Sciences Research Day, London, ON. 3. Oudshoorn, A. (Feb 18, 2016). Stronger communities: Putting an end to homelessness. Western Staff and Leaders Conference, London, ON.22 Abram Oudshoorn - CV4. Oudshoorn, A. (Jan 30, 2016). Poverty and homelessness. Understanding Poverty Workshop, St James Westminster Church, London, ON. 5. Oudshoorn, A. (Jan 12, 2016). Homelessness in London, Ontario. United Way Student’s Association of Western, London, ON. 6. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 26, 2015). Homelessness: A Solvable Problem. Classes Without Quizzes, Western University, London, ON. 7. Smith, H.L., Tiessen, K., Sas, J. & Oudshoorn, A. (July 21, 2015). Stand up for progress national tour. Broadbent Institute, London, ON. 8. Oudshoorn, A. (June 23, 2015). Knowledge in action: The new normal in nursing. Nurse Practitioner Annual Research Day, London, ON. 9. Oudshoorn, A. (Apr 22, 2015). Ending homelessness: Optimistic activism. Agape Foundation of London, London, ON 10. Oudshoorn, A. (Feb 18, 2015). End of life care with people experiencing homelessness. London Middlesex Hospice Palliative Care Collaborative, London, ON. 11. Oudshoorn, A. (Nov 14, 2014). [KEYNOTE] Housing and Health. Owen Sound Housing Forum, CMHC, Owen Sound, ON. 12. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 27, 2014). Homelessness, health, and social justice in Nursing. N2220: Health Promotion and Caring: Families and Communities, Western University, London, ON. 13. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 23, 2014). Poverty and homelessness in London. Food Security and Poverty Campaign – John Paul II Secondary School, London, Ontario. 14. Oudshoorn, A. (April 2, 2014). Challenges in conducting qualitative research. N9663: Interpretive and Critical Research Methodologies – Western University, London, Ontario. 15. Oudshoorn, A. (Mar 25, 2014). My personal Nursing philosophy. Foundations of Professional Nursing – Western University, London, ON. 16. Oudshoorn, A. (Mar 21, 2014). Find your passion, find your career. Health Sciences Leadership Lunch, Western University, London, ON. 17. Oudshoorn, A. (Mar 7, 2014). Reducing the harm of acute medical conditions in the context of substance use. Opening Doors Conference, London, ON. 18. Oudshoorn, A. (Mar 4, 2014). Global poverty, local pain. Schulich Medicine Global Health Conversations, Western University, London, ON. 19. Oudshoorn, A. (Feb 28, 2014). Activist and academic. CGS 3202G Seminar in Global Studies: Activism, Western University, London, ON. 20. Oudshoorn, A. (Feb 7, 2014). Promoting the health of communities: Focusing on absolute poverty. N2220: Health Promotion and Caring: Families and Communities, Western University, London, ON. 21. Oudshoorn, A. (Jan 30, 2014). Poverty and health. Health Promotion HS1002, Western University, London, ON. 22. Oudshoorn, A. (Jan 22, 2014). Ending homelessness. Women’s Probus Club London, London, ON. 23. Oudshoorn, A. (Dec 4, 2013). Implementing housing first. Municipal Human Service System Management, OMSSA, Toronto, ON. 24. Oudshoorn, A. & Kourtelessi, N. (Nov 25, 2013). Challenges and experiences navigating the healthcare system. London Partnering in Healthcare Transformation, Health Links, London, ON. 25. Oudshoorn, A. (Nov 21, 2013). Policy advocacy and the health professional. Health Policy HS3400, Western University, London, ON. 26. Oudshoorn, A. (Nov 12, 2013). Tips and tricks in qualitative data analysis. N9684 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology, Western University, London, ON. 27. Oudshoorn, A. (Nov 7, 2013). [KEYNOTE] Housing stability and health. Brant-Brantford Housing Forum, CMHC, Brantford, ON. 28. Berman, H. & Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 15, 2013). Youth-Centered Participatory Action Research: Creating Spaces of Resistance and Change amid Inherent Inequalities. Nursing Scholarship Forum, Western University, London, ON.23 Abram Oudshoorn - CV29. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 4, 2013). Homelessness, health, and social justice in Nursing. N2220: Health Promotion and Caring: Families and Communities, Western University, London, ON. 30. Oudshoorn, A. (Sept 5, 2013). Case study research on poverty and policies. Funded Agency ED Meeting, United Way London & Middlesex, London, ON. 31. Oudshoorn, A. (May 10, 2013). Advocacy and the health professional: Finding our voices. Meds 2, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON. 32. Oudshoorn, A. (April 2, 2013). Knowledge translation in the age of social media. Nursing Research Forum, Western University, London, ON. 33. Oudshoorn, A., Forchuk C., & Pearson, G. (Nov 15, 2012). Putting a picture to poverty. RNAO Middlesex Elgin Chapter, London, ON. 34. Oudshoorn, A. (Nov 8, 2012). Adventures in housing policy. Health Policy HS3400, Western University, London, ON. 35. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct15, 2012). Understanding homelessness in our community. Media, Information, and Technoculture 3901f: Getting the Message Out: Activism and the Mainstream Media, London, ON. 36. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 3, 2012). Would you rather...? The life context of poverty. United Way London & Middlesex GenNext Campaign Launch, London, ON. 37. Oudshoorn, A. (Sept 7, 2012). Ending poverty? United Way London & Middlesex Major Gift Breakfast, London, ON. 38. Oudshoorn, A. (June 22, 2012). Poverty and healthcare: A collaborative approach. The Harris Centre, St John’s, NL. 39. Oudshoorn, A., Richardson, J., Murray, P., Walker, C. & Coad, S. (Mar 29, 2012). Evolving health services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in London, Ontario. Faculty of Health Sciences Research Day, London, ON. 40. Oudshoorn, A. (Feb 1 & 2, 2012). Understanding homelessness in London, Ontario. Student Transitional Education Program, University Students’ Council, London, ON. 41. Oudshoorn, A. (Jan 25, 2012). Ethnography as a research Methodology. N9663: Interpretive and Critical Research Methodologies – Western University, London, Ontario. 42. Oudshoorn, A. (Jan 19, 2011). [KEYNOTE] Homelessness is a process of being de-housed. United Way London and Middlesex – Labour Appreciation Awards Night, London, ON. 43. Oudshoorn, A., Richardson, J., Waterfiled, D., & Tanner, G. (Nov 21, 2011). Connecting the dots between housing with supports and homelessness. Made in Canada Solutions: Partnerships for People, London, ON. 44. Oudshoorn, A. (May 6, 2011). [KEYNOTE] Homelessness and health: An exemplar of integrating research, practice, and social action. 24th Annual Research Conference: Nursing Research The Path To Excellence, London, ON. 45. Oudshoorn, A. (Mar 16, 2011). Data analysis in critical ethnography. N9663: Interpretive and Critical Research Methodologies – Western University, London, Ontario. 46. Oudshoorn, A. (Feb 22, 2011). A response to ‘In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness’. Presentation by the Honourable Art Aggleton, London, ON. 47. Oudshoorn, A., Forchuk, C., Gutmanis, I., Noble, E., & Teasell, R. (Feb 4, 2011). What drives research? Impetus for basic, applied, or clinical research. AGRC/FHS Symposium – Western University, London, Ontario. 48. Oudshoorn, A. (Oct 21, 2010). Creating an Engaging Poster Presentation. PACS 301: Special Topics – Trauma, Healing, and Conflict Resolution – The University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. 49. Oudshoorn, A. (July 29, 2010). Writing for University – School of Nursing. Summer Academic Writing Clinic - Western University, London, Ontario. 50. Oudshoorn, A. (November 25, 2009). The content and process of PhD dissertations. N680: Doctoral Seminar – Western University, London, Ontario.24 Abram Oudshoorn - CV51. Oudshoorn, A. (March 18, 2009). Navigating Policies and Philosophies in Delivering Health Care with Persons who are Homeless. Street Nurses Outreach: Fireside Chats – Online, http://sno.mcmaster.ca/. 52. Oudshoorn, A. (January 21, 2009). Methodological Issues in Health Promotion Research. N679: Advanced Concepts of Health Promotion – Western University, London, Ontario. 53. Oudshoorn, A. (November 17, 2008). Nursing families in transition: Families dealing with loss. N351: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities – Western University, London, Ontario. 54. DeForge, R., St. Amant, O., Oudshoorn, A., Chabot, S. & Ward-Griffin, C. (March 28, 2008). Negotiating home-based dementia care: A critical ethnography. FHS Research Day - Western University, London, Ontario. 55. Oudshoorn, A. (March 19, 2008). Getting critical: My experiences with an emergent paradigm. N663: Interpretive and Critical Research Methodologies – Western University, London, Ontario. 56. Oudshoorn, A., Tobin, S. & Walsh, M. (March 18, 2008). Community response to Hepatitis C: A strategic plan for London, Ontario. The Hepatitis C Toolkit Project: Workshop Series, London, Ontario. 57. Oudshoorn, A. (March 17, 2008). Achieving success in the comprehensive examination. N680: Doctoral Seminar – Western University, London, Ontario. 58. Oudshoorn, A. (March 10, 2008). Nursing families in transition: Families dealing with loss. N351: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities – Western University, London, Ontario. 59. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Berman, H. & Forchuk, C. (November 20, 2007). Therapeutic client-provider relationships in health care provision with persons experiencing homelessness. Nursing Research Forum – Western University, London, Ontario. 60. Oudshoorn, A. (November 5, 2007). Nursing families in transition: Families dealing with loss. N351: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities – Western University, London, Ontario. 61. Oudshoorn, A. (October 27, 2007). A student’s experiences of Doctoral studies in Nursing. CNSA 2007 Ontario Regional Conference – London, Ontario. 62. Oudshoorn, A. (June 4, 2007). Advancing research in aging in the context of absolute poverty. CIHR Summer Program in Aging, Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. 63. Oudshoorn, A. (March 26, 2007). Nursing families in transition: Families dealing with loss. N351: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities – Western University, London, Ontario. 64. McWilliam, C. Coleman, S., Ward-Griffin, C., Laschinger, H., Kothari, A., Forbes, D., King, ML., Leipert, B., Kloseck, M., Walker, C., Ferguson, K., Oosterink, J., Peirce, T., Wilson, M., Golding, S., Stewart, M., Vingilis, E., Oudshoorn, A. (February 27, 2007). Celebrating the Evidence to Date. Building Partnerships for Client-Driven Care. London, Ontario. 65. Oudshoorn, A. (February 22, 2007). Methodological issues in qualitative research: Household as unit of analysis. CIHR Recognition Reception – Western University, London, Ontario. 66. Ward-Griffin, C. & Oudshoorn, A. (February 20, 2007). Caring at Home and at Work: Investigating the Impact of Double Duty Caregiving on the Health of Caregivers. Nursing Research Forum – Western University, London, Ontario. 67. Oudshoorn, A. (January 16, 2007). Research in the margins: A focus on methodological issues. N679b: Advanced Concepts of Health Promotion in Nursing – Western University, London, Ontario. 68. Oudshoorn, A. (November 27, 2006). Nursing families in transition: Families dealing with loss. N351: Promoting the Health of Families and Communities – Western University, London, Ontario. 69. Oudshoorn, A. (November 21, 2006). Critical but fair: Exploring oppression without alienating an audience. Nursing Research Forum – Western University, London, Ontario. 70. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C. & McWilliam, C. (October 31, 2006). Home-Based palliative care and power: A critical analysis of caregiving relationships. N319a: Research Methodology and Statistics – Western University, London, Ontario. 71. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C. (June 15, 2006). The home-care system, power and powerlessness: A critical analysis. Aging and Health Research Centre, Western University, London, Ontario.25 Abram Oudshoorn - CV72. Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Krestick, E. & Oudshoorn, A. (January 25, 2006). Client-Family- Nurse relationships in home-based palliative care. Community Care Access Centre - London and Middlesex, London, Ontario. 73. Oudshoorn, A. (January 18, 2006). Health promotion research: A focus on methodological issues. N679b: Advanced Concepts of Health Promotion in Nursing – Western University, London, Ontario. 74. Oudshoorn, A. (December 12, 2005). Nurse-Client relationships in home-based palliative care: A critical analysis of power relations. Nursing Research Forum – Western University, London, Ontario. 75. Oudshoorn, A. (May 16, 2005). Palliative care research ethics: Unique but manageable challenges. AHRC 4th Annual Research Meeting – Western University, London, Ontario. 76. Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. & Oudshoorn, A. (February 15, 2005). Mother-daughter relationships within the care process of Alzheimer Disease. Nursing Research Forum - Western University, London, Ontario. 77. Oudshoorn, A., Ward-Griffin, C., Bol, N. (May 10, 2004). Mother-daughter relationships within the care process of Alzheimer Disease: Daughter perspectives. Aging and Health Research Meeting - Western University, London, Ontario.15. Policy Consultation:1. (April 25, 2016). Teleconference with Julia Drydyk, Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, policy lead on social assistance reform. Discussed poverty in London, Ontario and intersection with social assistance policies. 2. (April 13, 2016). Meeting at Queen’s Park with Scott Kirkham, Senior Advisor – Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Community and Social Services and colleagues. Discussed cross- sectoral policy implications regarding women’s homelessness and experiences of violence. 3. (April 5, 2016). Roundtable discussion with Francois-Phillipe Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Government of Canada. Discussed federal Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding and implications of newly announced funding increase. 4. (Mar 4, 2016). Roundtable with Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier, Government of Ontario. Discussed housing needs of women experiencing violence and trauma, and opportunities under the Local Poverty Reduction Fund. 5. (Jan 14, 2016). Meeting with Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament and staff. Discussed opportunities for a national housing strategy, federal homelessness funding, and federal contract expiration for co-op housing. 6. (May 14, 2015). Meeting with Mayor Matt Brown, City of London. Discussed opportunities for improving outcomes on homelessness and protecting individuals in vulnerable occupancies. 7. (Mar 30, 2015). Meeting with Teresa Armstrong, MPP. Discussed her private member’s bill on mental health services and the disconnect between addiction services and mental health services. 8. (Dec 16, 2014). Meeting with Harold Usher, City Councilor, City of London. Discussed affordable housing initiatives in London and current systemic approach to solving homelessness. 9. (Oct 15, 2014). Meeting with Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier, Government of Ontario. Discussed the concept of ending homelessness, measurement of homelessness, and updates to Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Plan. 10. (Apr 9, 2014). Appeared as an expert witness before the before House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding Bill C-23 “An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts”. Discussed impact of revisions to the Elections Act on people experiencing homelessness. 11. (Dec 13, 2012). Roundtable consultation with Teresa Armstrong MPP and Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Opposition, Government of Ontario. Discussed current healthcare needs in London, Ontario with a focus on the role of the social determinants of health and public policy/programs.16. Media Appearances:26 Abram Oudshoorn - CV1. (Apr 8, 2016). London mayor's poverty panel report recommends advocating for regulation of illegal group homes. London Free Press. 2. (Apr 1, 2016). City urged to target poverty. London Free Press. 3. (Mar 30, 2016). “Poverty can be solved”. London Free Press. 4. (Mar 14, 2016). Concerns building over affordable housing plan. London Free Press. 5. (Mar 8, 2016). Missing link explored. London Free Press. 6. (Feb 3, 2016). Demand for city shelter beds drops. London Free Press. 7. (Jan 21, 2016). London city budget: Their two cents. London Free Press. 8. (Jan 12, 2016). City to take part in national homeless count. London Free Press. 9. (Jan 1, 2016). A community as much as a bed. London Free Press. 10. (Dec 23, 2015). Nurses ready to fill the gap. London Free Press. 11. (Nov 5, 2015). London joins 20,000 homes campaign. The Londoner. 12. (Oct 31, 2015). Study reveals recovering addicts are scattered across London. London Free Press. 13. (Oct 8, 2015). Give homes to the homeless. London Community News. 14. (Sept 25, 2015). Homeless tour will be capped by memorial. London Free Press. 15. (Sept 16, 2015). London Mayor Matt Brown launches advisory panel to tackle poverty. London Free Press. 16. (Apr 27, 2015). Charlene Finch, angry mom of burned out group home resident challenges ‘procrastinating’ city politicians. London Free Press. 17. (Mar 26, 2015). Taking a fresh look at social housing. Western News. 18. (Jan 14, 2015). London’s housing advisory committee wants city to regulate group homes. London Free Press. 19. (Dec 29, 2014). Sadly reminiscent of group home blaze, motel fire threatens London’s most needy. London Free Press. 20. (Nov 25, 2014). London region fifth in Ontario for number of people in need of adequate, affordable shelter. London Free Press. 21. (Nov 21, 2014). An end to homelessness? London Free Press. 22. (Nov 14, 2014). Advocate for London’s homeless wonders if other tragedies are just waiting to happen. London Free Press. 23. (Nov 6, 2014). Fire death prompts call for housing probe. London Free Press. 24. (Oct 5, 2014). Middlesex-London Health Unit begins crack pipe distribution program. London Free Press. 25. (Sept 17, 2014). Trying to generate discussion on poverty. CTV London. 26. (Sept 9, 2014). Affordable housing: Hundreds added to London waitlist. Metro News. 27. (Sept 4, 2014). Poverty strategy to end homelessness – eventually. London Community News. 28. (Sept 3, 2014). Deputy Premier Deb Matthews blames feds for Ontario Government’s failure to reduce child poverty by 25%. London Free Press. 29. (July 31, 2014). Offering free laundry to those down on their luck. London Community News. 30. (June 23, 2014). City’s anti-crime lockdown of core park showplaces draws fire from critics. London Free Press. 31. (Feb 27, 2014). Bringing comfort to the community. Western News. 32. (Feb 5, 2014). London homeless may miss out on voting, advocate says. Metro News. 33. (Nov 12, 2013). Londoner’s wait for affordable housing growing shorter. Metro News. 34. (Nov 7, 2013). Re-mapping London’s methadone myths. London Community News. 35. (Oct 28, 2013). LCN article puts a face to those who died on London streets. London Community News. 36. (Oct 10, 2013). Monument revealed on World Homeless Action Day. The Londoner. 37. (Oct 10, 2013). Homeless memorial unveiled in downtown London park. London Free Press. 38. (May 15, 2013). Proposed changes to Ontario Works. London Free Press.27 Abram Oudshoorn - CV39. (May 7, 2013). Ontario Works recipients could be back to work sooner under changes proposed in provincial budget. London Free Press. 40. (Apr 27, 2013). Fundraising campaign clears way for homeless memorial. London Community News. 41. (Apr 11, 2013). Introducing new social loan fund. The Londoner. 42. (Mar 3, 2013). Did Twitter rebels kill London’s tax freeze? London Free Press. 43. (Feb 22, 2013). KUC students reach out to city’s homeless. The Londoner. 44. (Feb 18, 2013). Proposed London methadone clinic is too close to school, say city staff. London Free Press. 45. (Jan 24, 2013). Fearful of service cuts, Londoners speak out against zero budget. The Londoner. 46. (Jan 14, 2013). London budget: Tax freeze cuts draw heat. London Free Press. 47. (Jan 13, 2013). Social-program architects cheated. London Free Press. 48. (Jan 10, 2013). London health-care community rallies for medical respite centre for the homeless. Metro News. 49. (Dec 22, 2102). Londoner Heykel Kader is trying to raise awareness by living on the street. London Free Press. 50. (Nov 29, 2012). Homeless in London: Waves of help in an ocean of need. London Free Press. 51. (Nov 21, 2012). Another study break for Western University students. London Free Press. 52. (Nov 21, 2012). London Community Housing Strategy lagging as midway point nears: Official. Metro News. 53. (Oct 9, 2012). Cardboard town highlights housing shortage. London Free Press. 54. (Sept 5, 2012). Reality is a lot of ordinary Londoners are hooked. London Free Press. 55. (July 9, 2012). Higher taxes demanded. London Free Press. 56. (May 3, 2012). Not only ‘bad kids’ are homeless. London Community News. 57. (Feb 7, 2012). Nursing offered chance to aid homeless. London Free Press.28

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