Research & Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Killackey, T., Lovrics, E., Saunders, S., Isenberg, S.R. (Submitted January 2020). Palliative care transitions from acute care to community-based care: A qualitative systematic review of the experiences and perspectives of health care providers. Palliative Medicine.
Cranley LA, McGilton K, Slaughter S, Caspar S, Heisey M, Huang M & Killackey T. (submitted December 2019). Strategies to facilitate shared decision-making in long-term care. International Journal of Older People Nursing.
Killackey, T., Peter, E., MacIver, J., & Mohammed, S., (2019). Advance Care Planning in Heart Failure: A Narrative Synthesis of the Perspectives of Patients, Family Members, and Healthcare Providers. Canadian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 29(3),16-25.
Killackey, T., & Morley, G. (2019). To Tweet or not to Tweet? An argument for nursing presence in the Twittersphere. Nursing Ethics, 26(7–8), 1903- 1905. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733019876801
Saunders S, Killackey T, Kurahashi A, Walsh C, Wentlandt K, Scott M, Lovrics E, Mahtani R, Bernstein M, Zimmerman C, Goldman R, Isenberg SR. (2019). Systematic Review of palliative care transitions between acute care to home-based care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 58 (4) 721–734.e1 IF: 3.249 ISSN 0885-3924, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.06.005
Killackey, T., Peter, E., MacIver, J., & Mohammed, S., (2019). Advance Care Planning for the Chronically Ill: The Merits of a Relational Autonomy Approach. Nursing Ethics. Published online: May 23, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733019848031
Macklin, J.A., Djihanian, N., Killackey, T. and MacIver, J. (2019). Engaging Patients in Care (EPIC): A Framework for Heart Function and Heart Transplant–Specific Patient Engagement. Canadian Journal of Cardiology Open, 1(2):43-46. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2019.01.002
Saari, M., Patterson, E., Killackey, T., Raffaghello, J., Rowe, A., & Tourangeau, A.E. (2017).Home-based supportive care: Barriers and facilitators to expanded unregulated care provider roles in Ontario, Canada. Home Healthcare Services Quarterly (Published online October 19,2017) DOI:10.1080/01621424.2017.1393482
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Strachan, P., Ross, H., & You, J. (2017). Put Me in Coach! Exploring Opportunities for Nurses to Act as Advance Care Planning Coaches in Heart Failure Care. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 33(10), S210-S211. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cjca.2017.07.415
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Murphy, P., Storey, H., Eason, M., & McKneally, M. (2016).Introducing Advance Care Planning Prior to High-Risk Operations: A Pilot Project in theCardiovascular Surgery Department. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 32(10), S329
Doran, D., Blais, R., Baker, G. R., Harrison, M. B., Lang, A., Macdonald, M., McShane, J & Killackey, T. (2014). The safety at home study: An evidence base for policy and practice change. Healthcare Quarterly, 17 (3): 42-47.
Doucette E, Cyr J, Graham R, Killackey T, Leblanc L, Martinson K, Verleun J. BiVADs: A bridge to the future for patients and their families; the art and science of nursing combined in the face of technology in Dynamics 2012 Fall; 23(3): 20-3
2. Published Conference Abstracts
Killackey, T., Maciver, J., Mohammed, S., & Peter, E. (2020). Advance Care Planning for Patients with Heart Failure: An Exploration of Relational Autonomy in the Context of Future Care Decision Making (TH311B). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 59(2), 410-411. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.12.046
Killackey, T., Lovrics, E., Saunders, S., & Isenberg, S. (2020). Palliative Care Transitions from Acute Care to Community-Based Care: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Experiences and Perspectives of Health Care Providers (FR420C). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 59(2), 458-459. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.12.133
Isenberg, S., Killackey, T., Kurahashi, A., Walsh, C., Wentlandt, K., Lovrics, E., ... & Goldman, R. (2020). Palliative Care Transitions from Acute Care to Community-Based Care—A Systematic Review (FR420A). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 59(2), 457. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.12.131
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Murphy, P., Storey, H., Eason, M., & McKneally, M. (2016). Introducing Advance Care Planning Prior to High-Risk Operations: A Pilot Project in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 32(10), S32
3. Oral Presentations
Killackey, T., Peter, E., MacIver, J., & Mohammed, S. (2020). Advance Care Planning for Patients with Heart Failure: An Exploration of Relational Autonomy in the Context of Future Care Decision Making. Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. San Diego, USA. 19 March 2020. Oral Presentation.
Killackey, T., Lovrics, E., Saunders, S., Isenberg, S.R. (2020). Palliative Care Transitions from Acute Care to Community-Based Care: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Experiences and Perspectives of Health Care Providers. Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. San Diego, USA. 19 March 2020. Oral Presentation.
Isenberg, S.R., Saunders, S., Killackey, T., Varenbut, J., Lovrics, E., Mahtani, E., Ernecoff, N., Stern, M., Wentlandt, K., Zimmermann, C. (2020). A qualitative study of patient and caregiver experiences of transitions from the hospital to the home within a palliative care program. Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. Toronto, Canada. 26 April 2020. Oral presentation.
Isenberg, S.R., Saunders, S., Killackey, T., Varenbut, J., Lovrics, E., Mahtani, R., Ernecoff, N., Kuluski, K., Bernstein, M., Goldman, R., Wentlandt, K., Zimmermann, C. (2020). Navigating autonomy during a vulnerable transition: Examining patient and caregiver experiences of transitions from the hospital to the home within a palliative care program. American Association for Hospice Palliative Medicine: State of the Science. San Diego, USA. 21 March 2020. Poster presentation.
Isenberg SR, Saunders S, Killackey T, Kurahashi A, Walsh C, Wentlandt K, Lovrics E, Scott M, Mahtani R, Bernstein M, Howard M, Tanuseputro P, Hsu A, Goldman R, Zimmermann C, Aslakson R. (2019). Palliative care transitions from acute care to home-based care – a systematic review. Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference, Richmond Hill, ON. Oral presentation.
Cranley LA, McGilton K, Slaughter S, Caspar S, Heisey M, Huang M & Killackey T. Fostering resident and family member involvement in healthcare team decision-making in long-term care environments. International Nursing Administration Research Conference (INARC): Advancing leadership, education and research for nurses. November 8-10th, 2018, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Saari, M., Patterson, E., Kelly, S., Killackey, T. & Tourangeau, A. (October 4, 2018). Addressing barriers to expanded PSW roles in home and community-based care. 2018 Canadian Health Workforce Conference, Gatineau, QC
Killackey, T. & MacIver, J. (2018). Exploring Opportunities for Nurses to act as Advance Care Planning Coaches in Chronic Illness Care. 19th International Nursing Ethics Conference; Cork, Ireland.
Killackey, T; Peter, E; MacIver, J & Mohammed, S. (2018). A Feminist Perspective on Advance Care Planning: The Merits of a Relational View of Autonomy. 19th International Nursing Ethics Conference; Cork, Ireland.
Killackey, T; Peter, E; MacIver, J & Mohammed, S. (2017). Advance Care Planning for the Chronically Ill: An Exploration of Relational Autonomy. 18th International Nursing Ethics Conference; Leuven, Belgium.
Killackey, T; Peter, E; MacIver, J & Mohammed, S. (2016). Advance Care Planning for the Chronically Ill: An Exploration of Relational Autonomy and the Importance of Self-Trust. 17th International Nursing Ethics Conference; Ribeirao Preto, Brazil;
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Murphy, P., Storey, H., Eason, M., McKneally, M. (2015). Introducing Advance Care Planning Prior to High-Risk Surgery: A Pilot Project in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department. 17th International Nursing Ethics Conference; Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; September 2016
Patterson, E., Saari, M., Rowe, A., Killackey, T. & Tourangeau, A.E. (Oct 22, 2015). Understanding the Evolving Role of the Personal Support Worker: Task Shifting in Home-Based Care. Ontario Community Support Association Conference 2015, Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Doucette, E, Brandys, D, Killackey, T, Coulter, A, Daoust, M, Lynsdale, J, Millson Taylor, E, Pinsonnealt, F, Shamy-Smith, E. (2013). Silent Witnesses: Student Nurses' Perspectives of Advocacy and End‐of‐Life Care in the ICU. Dynamics Conference, Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Doucette E, Cyr J, Graham R, Killackey T, Leblanc L, Martinson K, Verleun J. (2010). BiVAD’s: A Bridge to the Future for Patients and Families; the Art and Science of Nursing Combined in the Face of Technology. Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
4. Poster Presentations
Isenberg, S.R., Saunders, S., Killackey, T., Varenbut, J., Lovrics, E., Mahtani, R., Ernecoff, N., Bernstein, M., Goldman, R., Wentlandt, K., Zimmermann, C. Navigating autonomy during a vulnerable transition: Examining patient and caregiver experiences of transitions from the hospital to the home within a palliative care program. World Research Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care. Palermo, Italy. 15 May 2020. Poster Presentation.
Saunders S, Killackey T, Kurahashi A, Walsh C, Wentlandt K, Isenberg SR. (2019) Palliative care transitions from acute care to community-based care: A systematic review. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO/IPOS) Conference. Banff, Canada. Poster presentation.
Killackey, T, Peter, E, MacIver, J & Mohammed, S (2018). Advance Care Planning for Patients with Heart Failure: The Merits of a Relational View of Autonomy. Heart Failure Update; Toronto ON, Canada, May 2018
Killackey, T; Peter, E; MacIver, J & Mohammed, S. (2016). Advance Care Planning for the Chronically Ill: An Exploration of Relational Autonomy and the Importance of Self-Trust. Poster Presentation: International Congress on Palliative Care; Montreal, QC, Canada; October 2016
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Murphy, P., Storey, H., Eason, M., McKneally, M. (2015). Introducing Advance Care Planning Prior to High-Risk Surgery: A Pilot Project in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Poster Presentation: International Congress on Palliative Care; Montreal, QC, Canada; October 2016
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Murphy, P., Storey, H., Eason, M., McKneally, M. (2015). Introducing Advance Care Planning Prior to High-Risk Surgery: A Pilot Project in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Poster Presentation: Canadian Cardiovascular Congress; Montreal, QC, Canada; October 2016.
Killackey, T., MacIver, J., Murphy, P., Storey, H., Eason, M., McKneally, M. (2015). Introducing Advance Care Planning Prior to High-Risk Surgery: A Pilot Project in the Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Poster Presentation: 4th Annual Joint Centre for Bioethics Research and Awards Day, Student Poster Competition; June 2015
5. Non-Peer Reviewed Publication
Applied Health Research Question (AHRQ): Tourangeau, A., Killackey, T., Patterson, E., & Saari, M. (2015). AHRQ 2.4: Impact of Advanced Practice Nurse Involvement in Home Care and Patient Outcomes. Toronto, ON: Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-term Care. http://tourangeauresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/Tourangeau-Research-AHRQ-APN-support-and-HC-client-outcomes.pdf
Tourangeau, A., Villeneuve, M., Laporte, A., Berta, W., Patterson, E., Saari, M., Rowe, A., Ye, L., & Killackey, T. (2014 [December]). Examining the impact of home care nurse staffing, work environments and collaboration of patient outcomes: A scoping literature review. Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-term Care, Toronto, ON. http://tourangeauresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/Examining%20the%20Impact_of_Home_Care_Nurse_Staffing.pdf
6. Invited Talks
Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research: Translation and Commercialization Meeting. January 22, 2020
Practicing within a neoliberal health system: Autonomy and individualism Guest Lecture: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, NUR 1176: The History of Ideas in Nursing Practice; November 2019
Palliative and End of Life Care: Overview for Advanced Practice Nurses. Guest Lecture: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, NUR 1171: Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing; June 2018
Inaugural UHN Bioethics Grand Rounds: Dying on the Streets: Supporting the Advance Care Planning Needs of the Homeless and Vulnerably Housed by Dr. Naheed Dosani; Discussant: Tieghan Killackey; University Health Network, April 2018
Edges of Life: End of Life and Advance Care Planning: NUR 1021 Nursing Ethics. Guest Lecture: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Masters of Nursing Program, University of Toronto, March 2018
Relational Autonomy and Selfhood: Topics in Bioethics PHIL 2146. Guest Lecture: Joint Centre for Bioethics Masters of Health Science in Bioethics Program, University of Toronto; January, 2018
Palliative and End of Life Care: Overview for Advanced Practice Nurses. Guest Lecture: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, NUR 1171: Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing; May 2017
Medical Assistance in Dying: Overview for Nurses. Guest Lecture: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, NUR 410: Nursing and the Healthcare System: Policy, Ethics and Politics; January 2017
Challenges and Controversies of Medical Assistance in Dying for the Nursing Profession: The Perspective of the Practicing Nurse. Panel Presentation: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing Professional Development Conference: Assisted Dying in Canada – Is Nursing Ready? June 2016
Advance Care Planning for the Chronically Ill: An Exploration of Relational Autonomy and the Importance of Self-Trust. Seminar: Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto; March 2016
Ethical Conversations: Exploring the Voices of Patients and Healthcare Providers in Life Support Decision Making. Guest Lecture: Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, NUR 410: Nursing and the Healthcare System: Policy, Ethics and Politics; April 2015
Exploring Conversations between Surgeons and Patients Prior to High-Risk Operations: The Ethics of Preoperative Discussions Ethics Grand Rounds: St. Michael’s Hospital & St. Joseph’s Hospital Centre, Toronto, ON; January 2015; In-service presentation for RNs: St. Michael’s Hospital, Pre-Admission Clinic, Day Surgery & PACU, Toronto ON; January 2015
Introduction to Everyday Ethics in Community Health and Supportive Care. Oral Presentation: Community Ethics Network Fall Conference; November 2014