Michael Garron Hospital
Join a research study about risk factors for COVID-19 in hospital workers
Status: Currently enrolling Click here to join Already a participant? Click here to log in
What is being studied?
• The number of COVID-19 infections and factors linked with infection
• Antibodies against COVID
• Effect of COVID-19 vaccines
• Psychological impact of working during a pandemic
We are looking for…
Staff working at Michael Garron Hospital or an affiliated rehabilitation or complex care site who…
• are 18-75 years of age
• Work anywhere in the hospital for more than 20 hours per week
OR are MDs/NPs/midwives with privileges and spends at least 8 hours per week in the hospital
• have access to a computer/ phone with internet access, and
• Plan to be available for at least the next 3 months
What is required?
• online baseline questionnaires every 12 months;
• brief online reports every 2nd week;
• online questionnaires about your level of stress every 6 months;
• online reports when you are tested for COVID-19 or have symptoms that may be COVID;
• blood samples to assess COVID-19 antibody levels
• Optional: invite adults and children in your home to join (optional, see the information sheets & consent forms, below, for details)
Participation is voluntary
A small monetary gift is available for participating
Staff can join regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated or already tested positive for COVID-19
If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (416) 294-6383 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM business days.
Michael Garron Hospital Site Investigator: Dr. Jeff Powis
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