Dr. Shaw is English but has lived in Canada for 22 years in BC, AB, and ON. Her expertise includes health informatics, health services research, disability studies, and medical professionalism and ethics. She teaches courses in Biology (Health Sciences) and Philosophy. Currently, she is a full professor in Biology at Algoma University. She is also the Sault Ste. Marie Family Medicine Residents Research Tutor for NOSM University. Nikki is deaf, uses a service dog, and is open to collaboration.
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Professor Department of Biology (Health Sciences), Algoma University
Community Living Algoma in Northern Ontario moved from routine-led, behaviour-focused care towards person-centred support. Staff reframed behaviour as communication, individualised plans and added flexible staffing, scheduling and housing transitions. Reported outcomes included greater autonomy, independence and emotional stability, fewer crises, stronger social belonging and reduced staff burn1
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