This research workshop is an opportunity for women firefighters to lead the direction of health research for their community. In firefighter health research studies, women firefighters are significantly underrepresented, and their unique health needs are not always taken into consideration. During this session, you will be provided an overview of past and ongoing women firefighting health research, the opportunity to identify gaps and needs in women firefighter health research in Canada, identify priorities for women firefighter health research and the resources needed to address them, and provide input into the development of a national women firefighters’ health research network.
Dr. Joy MacDermid
Dr. Joy MacDermid is a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Western University and the Scientific Director of FIREWELL, an independent knowledge translation platform and research collaborative with firefighters. Her research includes public safety personnel and Veteran health, work injury, and implementation science.
Dr. Robin Campbell Bromhead
Dr. Joy MacDermid is a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Western University and the Scientific Director of FIREWELL, an independent knowledge translation platform and research collaborative with firefighters. Her research includes public safety personnel and Veteran health, work injury, and implementation science.
