Approved projects

WCB's Research Program provides full funding for projects and sponsorship for co-funding, data access and collection.

Active projects

Title Principal investigator Time period
Opportunities and challenges for minority language speakers navigating WCB Dr. Bronwyn Bragg
University of Lethbridge 		2025 - 2027
Feasibility and effectiveness of early psychoeducation intervention programs for psychologically injured first responders and their spouses/partners: A return-to-work small sample controlled trial study Dr. Kelly Dean Schwartz
University of Calgary 		2025 - 2027
Enhancing psychological safety in return-to-work: Addressing psychological workplace concerns for sustainable employment Dr. Janessa Griffith
Work Wellness Institute 		2025 - 2027
Optimizing psychological injury assessments for workers' compensation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of validity, reliability, and occupational applicability Dr. Mehri Karimi-Dehkordi
MacEwan University 		2025 - 2027
Predicting return to work in adults following concussion Dr. Chantel Debert
University of Calgary 		2024 - 2026
Research ExaMining the Opinions and Views Associated with orthopaedic impLant removal (REMOVAL) study Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2024 - 2026
Evaluating the effectiveness and functional outcomes of treatment options for distal biceps brachii tendon ruptures Dr. Koren Roach
University of Calgary 		2024 - 2026
Feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-informed brief virtual intervention to reduce perceptions of injustice following work injury Dr. Michael Sullivan
McGill University 		2024 - 2026
Assessing the efficacy of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in gauging the effectiveness of Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) initiatives and forecasting return-to-work outcomes Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson
University of Alberta 		2024 - 2026
Pragmatic implementation of a walking aid skills training program to prevent secondary harms Dr. Ranita Manocha
University of Calgary 		2024 - 2026
Improving discharge education and rehabilitation care pathway knowledge in ankle fracture patients Dr. Andrew Dodd
University of Calgary 		2023 - 2026
Hostile workplace: Investigating return-to-work practices after psychological injury caused by mistreatment from the public Dr. Candace Nykiforuk
University of Alberta 		2023 - 2026
Overview of telehealth treatments of psychological disorders Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2022 - 2026
Prospective validation of a model for predicting delayed displacement of distal radius fractures: A pilot study Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2022 - 2026
Gait kinematics and plantar pressure analysis using wearable sensors in patients treated operatively versus non-operatively for Achilles tendon ruptures Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2022 - 2026
Retrospective evaluation of a new method of shoulder surgery: The “openscopic method” Dr. Rich Boorman
University of Calgary 		2022 - 2026
A multi-centre prospective cohort study of surgically treated displaced mid-diaphyseal clavicle fractures Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2021 - 2026
Resources for the prevention and treatment of work-related traumatic psychological injuries Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2020 - 2026
Dynamic CT quantification of ankle kinematics following posterior malleolus fixation of ankle fractures Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2020 - 2026
Developing resources for the prevention and treatment of work-related traumatic psychological injuries Dr. Sebastian Straube
University of Alberta 		2019 - 2026
Does early weight-bearing for stable ankle fractures accelerate fracture healing and return to pre-injury function? Dr. Prism Schneider
University of Calgary 		2018 - 2026

Interested in learning about some completed research projects? Have a look at our archive.

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Learn about the research initiatives being sponsored by other Canadian workers' compensation boards by visiting the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) website.