Research Projects
This page highlights the most recent publications by the EQUIP@Action Research Hub team. Our work reflects a strong commitment to health equity, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Here, you’ll find peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, reports, and other scholarly outputs that showcase the diverse research interests and collective impact of our team. We update this section regularly to share the latest contributions from our ongoing projects and partnerships.
Research Publications
- “I Am Not Alone”: A Photovoice Exploration of Diabetes Self-Management for Older Persons in Rural Ontario, Canada
Duhn, L., Robertson, M., Costa, I.G., Camargo Plazas, P.
(Forthcoming, Jan 2025) We’re not There yet”: Exploring Contextual Factors Shaping Canadian Dialysis Nurses’ Engagement in Kidney Supportive Care
Bachynski, J.C., Duhn, L., Costa, I.G., Camargo Plazas, P.
(Jul 2023)The Impact of Diabetic Foot Ulcer on Individuals’ Lives and Daily Routine: A Qualitative Study Informed by Social Constructivism and Symbolic Interactionism Frameworks
Costa, I.G., Camargo-Plazas, P.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2023;50(1):73-77.
DOI: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000941Patients’ Perceptions of Reasons Contributing to Delay in Seeking Help at the Onset of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Grounded Theory Study
Costa, I.G., Tregunno, D., Camargo-Plazas, P.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2022;49(5):481-487.
DOI: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000913The Processes of Engagement in Information-Seeking Behavior for Individuals with Diabetes Who Developed Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Costa, I.G., Camargo-Plazas, P.
Digit Health. 2023;9:20552076231177155.
DOI: 10.1177/20552076231177155A Feasibility and Safety Study of a Novel Human Decellularized Dermal Matrix to Accelerate Healing of Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers in People With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Costa, I.G., Glazebrook, M., Lu, S., McLaren, A.M., Gratzer, P.F.
Can J Diabetes. 2022;46(7):671-677.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2022.03.010Adapting Paulo Freire’s Participatory Education to Develop Self-Management Education Programs for Seniors With Diabetes
Camargo-Plazas, P., Costa, I.G., Alvarado, B., Duhn, L., Tregunno, D.
Can J Diabetes. 2021;45(6):575-578.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.10.017Foot Skin and Nail Care For People With Diabetes: Are We Prioritizing Or Neglecting It?
Costa, I.G.
(Jun 2023)
ResearchGate PDFAre nurses being heard? The power of Freirean dialogue to transform the nursing profession
Costa, I.G.
(Aug 2022)
ResearchGate PDFResearchGate+3ResearchGate+3ResearchGate+3Depth Matters: A Step-by-Step Guide To Packing Hard-to-Heal Wounds
Costa, I.G., Strachan, R., Brandão, M.G.S.A.
(2025)
Wounds CanadaPatients’ behaviour after referral to a wound care clinic for diabetic foot ulcer care: a grounded theory study
Costa, I.G.
(Sep 2022)
ResearchGateRevisioning Diabetes Self-Management Education for Older Adults
Costa, I.G., et al.
(2023)
PMC ArticleExploring diabetes status and social determinants of health influencing diabetes-related complications in a Northwestern community, Ontario, Canada: A mixed method study protocol
Costa, I.G., McConnell, K., et al.
(2024)
ResearchGateSupporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey: An Emancipatory Approach to Nursing Care
Costa, I.G., Jones-Bonofiglio, K.
(2023)
Canadian ScholarsDiabetes self-management education for older adults in Western countries: a scoping review protocol
Camargo-Plazas, P., Robertson, M., Paré, G.C., Costa, I.G., et al.
(Nov 2022)
ResearchGateDecellularized Dermal Matrices For Pilonidal Sinus When Standard Care Falls Short
Costa, I.G., Strachan, R., Everett, E.
(2025)
Wounds CanadaIDF23-0503 Exploring factors influencing diabetes-related complications in a Northwestern Community, Ontario, Canada
Costa, I.G., et al.
(2024)
ResearchGateNephrology Nursing Journal January/February 2024: C1
Bachynski, J.C., Duhn, L., Costa, I.G., Camargo-Plazas, P.
(2024)
Digital EditionPatients’ Journey Toward Engagement in Self-care Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Costa, I.G., Tregunno, D., Camargo-Plazas, P.
(Jun 2020)
ScienceDirectThe meaning of diabetes for individuals who develop diabetic foot ulcer: a qualitative study informed by social constructivism and symbolic interactionism frameworks
Costa, I.G., Camargo-Plazas, P.
(Dec 2022)
ResearchGate
For a comprehensive list of publications, you can visit Dr. Idevania Costa’s ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Idevania-Costa
