PEAK Research Team
@peakresearch.bsky.social
Improving children's health through excellence in leadership, collaborative research, and knowledge translation at the Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta.
Children’s health is our future, and supporting it is both a duty and an honour. 🤝❤️🩹
The SKIP West Hub — housed at @stollerykids.bsky.social and led by Dr. Samina Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath — works in close partnership with PEAK. We’re so grateful to collaborate with this incredible network. 🤩
The SKIP West Hub — housed at @stollerykids.bsky.social and led by Dr. Samina Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath — works in close partnership with PEAK. We’re so grateful to collaborate with this incredible network. 🤩
We are deeply committed to being:
🤝 Collaborative
💗 Compassionate
⚖️ Equity-affirming
🧍 People-centred
🌈 Boldly hopeful
We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
🤝 Collaborative
💗 Compassionate
⚖️ Equity-affirming
🧍 People-centred
🌈 Boldly hopeful
We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Children’s health is our future, and supporting it is both a duty and an honour. 🤝❤️🩹
The SKIP West Hub — housed at @stollerykids.bsky.social and led by Dr. Samina Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath — works in close partnership with PEAK. We’re so grateful to collaborate with this incredible network. 🤩
The SKIP West Hub — housed at @stollerykids.bsky.social and led by Dr. Samina Ali and Dr. Tara McGrath — works in close partnership with PEAK. We’re so grateful to collaborate with this incredible network. 🤩
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We are deeply committed to being:
🤝 Collaborative
💗 Compassionate
⚖️ Equity-affirming
🧍 People-centred
🌈 Boldly hopeful
We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
🤝 Collaborative
💗 Compassionate
⚖️ Equity-affirming
🧍 People-centred
🌈 Boldly hopeful
We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We are deeply committed to being:
🤝 Collaborative
💗 Compassionate
⚖️ Equity-affirming
🧍 People-centred
🌈 Boldly hopeful
We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
🤝 Collaborative
💗 Compassionate
⚖️ Equity-affirming
🧍 People-centred
🌈 Boldly hopeful
We strive to live out these values in our programs and initiatives, our partnerships and workplaces, our public and community engagements – in everything we do.
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🧵 Partnership is at the heart of this Strategic Plan, and everything we do at SKIP! THANK YOU to all our passionate, motivated partners driving change and real impact for kids in pain!
November 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🧵 Partnership is at the heart of this Strategic Plan, and everything we do at SKIP! THANK YOU to all our passionate, motivated partners driving change and real impact for kids in pain!
Don’t forget to vote for our infographic in the IHDCYH Talks 2025 competition! 🗳️ #IHDCYHTalks
🗓️Deadline: Nov 30.
🤓Cast your vote here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
🗓️Deadline: Nov 30.
🤓Cast your vote here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Don’t forget to vote for our infographic in the IHDCYH Talks 2025 competition! 🗳️ #IHDCYHTalks
🗓️Deadline: Nov 30.
🤓Cast your vote here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
🗓️Deadline: Nov 30.
🤓Cast your vote here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Cozy up with PEAK's Winter 2025 Newsletter! ☕❄️
From big wins, publications, to fun highlights, see what our team’s been up to 👉 createsend.com/t/d-B0024FD4...
#PediatricEmergencyMedicine #PediatricResearch
@painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
From big wins, publications, to fun highlights, see what our team’s been up to 👉 createsend.com/t/d-B0024FD4...
#PediatricEmergencyMedicine #PediatricResearch
@painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
PEAK Winter 2025 Newsletter
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November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Cozy up with PEAK's Winter 2025 Newsletter! ☕❄️
From big wins, publications, to fun highlights, see what our team’s been up to 👉 createsend.com/t/d-B0024FD4...
#PediatricEmergencyMedicine #PediatricResearch
@painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
From big wins, publications, to fun highlights, see what our team’s been up to 👉 createsend.com/t/d-B0024FD4...
#PediatricEmergencyMedicine #PediatricResearch
@painmatters.bsky.social @perc-network.bsky.social
Last week was National Pain Awareness Week, and the PEAK and SKIP West Hub teams were busy, busy!
Here are a few highlights from an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and advocacy:
#NPAW @painmatters.bsky.social @kidsinpain.bsky.social
Here are a few highlights from an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and advocacy:
#NPAW @painmatters.bsky.social @kidsinpain.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Last week was National Pain Awareness Week, and the PEAK and SKIP West Hub teams were busy, busy!
Here are a few highlights from an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and advocacy:
#NPAW @painmatters.bsky.social @kidsinpain.bsky.social
Here are a few highlights from an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and advocacy:
#NPAW @painmatters.bsky.social @kidsinpain.bsky.social
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Developed by SKIP’s Western Hub, the infographic “Breathe In Comfort, Breathe Out Pain” has been submitted to this year’s #IHDCYHTalks competition! 🎉 Check it out below!
🗳️Cast your votes by November 30th! cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
🗳️Cast your votes by November 30th! cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Developed by SKIP’s Western Hub, the infographic “Breathe In Comfort, Breathe Out Pain” has been submitted to this year’s #IHDCYHTalks competition! 🎉 Check it out below!
🗳️Cast your votes by November 30th! cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
🗳️Cast your votes by November 30th! cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
Co-created with patient and parent partners 💜
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Co-created with patient and parent partners 💜
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
Our infographic on nitrous oxide for procedural pain (for
@KidsInPain
) has been selected for public voting in the #IHDCYHTalks competition!
Celebrate family–researcher partnership by voting 👇
🔗 cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
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🧵Safety is more than the absence of harm. Read why children’s pain must be treated as a patient safety incident 👇 Help close this gap! tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp #CPSW2025 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🧵Safety is more than the absence of harm. Read why children’s pain must be treated as a patient safety incident 👇 Help close this gap! tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp #CPSW2025 #ItDoesntHaveToHurt
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“Every child deserves care that sees their pain, treats it seriously, and prioritizes their comfort as a measure of safety.”
Op-Ed: “When Healing Hurts”: tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp
Help close the gap for kids in pain: tinyurl.com/3x5zr2uw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #CPSW2025
Op-Ed: “When Healing Hurts”: tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp
Help close the gap for kids in pain: tinyurl.com/3x5zr2uw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #CPSW2025
Opinion: Why children’s pain must be treated as a patient safety incident
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October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“Every child deserves care that sees their pain, treats it seriously, and prioritizes their comfort as a measure of safety.”
Op-Ed: “When Healing Hurts”: tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp
Help close the gap for kids in pain: tinyurl.com/3x5zr2uw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #CPSW2025
Op-Ed: “When Healing Hurts”: tinyurl.com/37d9pbtp
Help close the gap for kids in pain: tinyurl.com/3x5zr2uw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #CPSW2025
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🧵 Over the next two weeks, join SKIP in closing the gap for kids in pain by spreading the word and taking action! Keep reading to learn more👇 tinyurl.com/32nbnmh2
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🧵 Over the next two weeks, join SKIP in closing the gap for kids in pain by spreading the word and taking action! Keep reading to learn more👇 tinyurl.com/32nbnmh2
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
We’re so proud of all our learners who shared their incredible work at #wchriRD2025!
Here’s a look at their posters and presentations 👇
Here’s a look at their posters and presentations 👇
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October 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We’re so proud of all our learners who shared their incredible work at #wchriRD2025!
Here’s a look at their posters and presentations 👇
Here’s a look at their posters and presentations 👇
We're so excited to share our work at #WCHRIRD2025!
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're so excited to share our work at #WCHRIRD2025!
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
Our work will include:
🩺How social robots can support kids during IV insertions
🤖How social robots can improve children's waiting experience in the ED
Program details👉https://wchrird.ca/program/
@wchriuofa.bsky.social @painmatters.bsky.social
As part of our study on patient and family needs in the ED, we asked: What do children need most?
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
As part of our study on patient and family needs in the ED, we asked: What do children need most?
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
Here’s what parents/caregivers should know. 👇
🧐📖Scan the QR code to read the full paper!
@painmatters.bsky.social
Kids in the ED want more than treatment—they want to be heard. 💬
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
October 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Kids in the ED want more than treatment—they want to be heard. 💬
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
🧒 Understanding.
🕊️ Privacy.
👂 A voice in their care.
Check out our infographic on what matters most to children and families in emergency care.
In the ED?🚨 These questions help caregivers advocate for kids’ pain care and their own emotional needs. 🫂
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
September 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In the ED?🚨 These questions help caregivers advocate for kids’ pain care and their own emotional needs. 🫂
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
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🌟 Join our National Advisory Group and help improve pain care for children in Canada with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
🔗 Apply today tinyurl.com/494pr8cw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #EquityInCare @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social @inclusioncanada.bsky.social @caddra.bsky.social
🔗 Apply today tinyurl.com/494pr8cw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #EquityInCare @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social @inclusioncanada.bsky.social @caddra.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🌟 Join our National Advisory Group and help improve pain care for children in Canada with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
🔗 Apply today tinyurl.com/494pr8cw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #EquityInCare @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social @inclusioncanada.bsky.social @caddra.bsky.social
🔗 Apply today tinyurl.com/494pr8cw
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt #EquityInCare @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social @inclusioncanada.bsky.social @caddra.bsky.social
Supporting caregivers = better care for kids.
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
September 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Supporting caregivers = better care for kids.
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
🔎Are we meeting their emotional + communication needs in the ER?
📖 Read the full paper "Family caregivers’ emotional and communication needs in Canadian pediatric EDs" (scan QR or click the link: doi.org/10.1371/jour...)
Reposted by PEAK Research Team
🌟 Joignez-vous à notre comité consultatif national et aidez à l’amélioration des soins pour la douleur des enfants canadiens atteints de troubles du développement neurologique.
🔗 Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui tinyurl.com/4ucy9388
#PasBesoinDeFaireMal #EquiteDanslesSoins
🔗 Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui tinyurl.com/4ucy9388
#PasBesoinDeFaireMal #EquiteDanslesSoins
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌟 Joignez-vous à notre comité consultatif national et aidez à l’amélioration des soins pour la douleur des enfants canadiens atteints de troubles du développement neurologique.
🔗 Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui tinyurl.com/4ucy9388
#PasBesoinDeFaireMal #EquiteDanslesSoins
🔗 Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui tinyurl.com/4ucy9388
#PasBesoinDeFaireMal #EquiteDanslesSoins
Children deserve equitable, consistent, and safe care—right from the start.
This World Patient Safety Day, we stand with the global community to raise awareness under the theme:
“Patient safety from the start.”
This World Patient Safety Day, we stand with the global community to raise awareness under the theme:
“Patient safety from the start.”
September 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Children deserve equitable, consistent, and safe care—right from the start.
This World Patient Safety Day, we stand with the global community to raise awareness under the theme:
“Patient safety from the start.”
This World Patient Safety Day, we stand with the global community to raise awareness under the theme:
“Patient safety from the start.”
Help shape the future of children’s pain management!
SKIP invites you to take part in an important survey that will inform two exciting initiatives (strategic plan + implementation guide).
Click below to learn more!
SKIP invites you to take part in an important survey that will inform two exciting initiatives (strategic plan + implementation guide).
Click below to learn more!
📣 Help shape the future of pediatric pain care! SKIP is building a new strategic plan + implementation guide — and we want your input. 💬
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a prize pack! 🎁
🔗 tinyurl.com/mry746kb
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
Take the survey before Sept 15 + enter to win a prize pack! 🎁
🔗 tinyurl.com/mry746kb
#ItDoesntHaveToHurt
September 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Help shape the future of children’s pain management!
SKIP invites you to take part in an important survey that will inform two exciting initiatives (strategic plan + implementation guide).
Click below to learn more!
SKIP invites you to take part in an important survey that will inform two exciting initiatives (strategic plan + implementation guide).
Click below to learn more!
💊 Opioids aren’t the first or only option for managing pain, but when used appropriately, they're an important tool that helps many people manage their pain effectively.
August 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
💊 Opioids aren’t the first or only option for managing pain, but when used appropriately, they're an important tool that helps many people manage their pain effectively.
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💊 Les opioïdes ne sont pas la première ni la seule option pour soulager la douleur, mais utilisés à bon escient, ils constituent un outil important pour aider à gérer efficacement la douleur.
August 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
💊 Les opioïdes ne sont pas la première ni la seule option pour soulager la douleur, mais utilisés à bon escient, ils constituent un outil important pour aider à gérer efficacement la douleur.