Our Research Outputs
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
Depth matters: A step-by-step guide to packing hard-to-heal wounds. Costa, I. G., Strachan, R., & Brandão, M. G. S. A. (2024). Wound Care Canada, 22(2), 16-26. Doi: https://doi.org/10.56885/ghro294
Steer clear: inadvertent use of antimicrobials can cause unintentional harm to wound healing. Costa, I. G., Strachan, R., Schoales, C. (2024). Wound Care Canada. 22(1): 68-77. DOI: 10.56885/OPYU8295
An alternative approach: decellularized dermal matrices for pilonidal sinus when standard care falls short. Costa, I. G., Strachan, R., Everett, E. (2024). Wound Care Canada. 22(1): 10-14. DOI: 10.56885/LKQU7921.
Exploring 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)
ResearchGate
Nephrology Nursing Journal January/February 2024: C1
Bachynski, J.C., Duhn, L., Costa, I.G., Camargo-Plazas, P.
(2024)
Digital Edition
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. New Trends in. Qual. Res. (2023), 16:1-15 DOI https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.16.2023.e789
Advancing wound care in Canada: Using infographics to disseminate key insights of the first Patient’s Journey conference. Costa, I.G, Levine, D., Rosenthal, S. Wound Care Canada. (2023);21(1): 56-60. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56885/JOPZ2101.
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.0000000000000941
The 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: 10.1177/20552076231177155
Foot Skin and Nail Care For People With Diabetes: Are We Prioritizing Or Neglecting It?
Costa, I.G.
(Jun 2023)
ResearchGate PDF
Revisioning Diabetes Self-Management Education for Older Adults
Costa, I.G., et al.
(2023)
PMC Article
Supporting Older Persons on Their Aging Journey: An Emancipatory Approach to Nursing Care
Costa, I.G., Jones-Bonofiglio, K.
(2023)
Canadian Scholars
Our Voices, Our Stories: A patient journey initiative (English and French). Costa IG, Levine D. Wound Care Canada. (2022);20 Suppl:11–12
A 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.2022.03.010
Patients’ 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.0000000000000913
Are nurses being heard? The power of Freirean dialogue to transform the nursing profession
Costa, I.G.
(Aug 2022)
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Patients’ behaviour after referral to a wound care clinic for diabetic foot ulcer care: a grounded theory study
Costa, I.G.
(Sep 2022)
ResearchGate
The 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
Diabetes 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)
ResearchGate
Adapting 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.2020.10.017
Patients’ 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)
ScienceDirect
For a comprehensive list of publications, you can visit Dr. Idevania Costa’s ResearchGate profile:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Idevania-Costa