Select Peer-Reviewed Research Manuscripts
*indicates supervising/corresponding author
- Majid U*, Hussain SAS, Wasim A, Farhana N, Saadat P. (2021). A Systematic Map of Evidence Syntheses Published Globally on COVID-19. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. https://www.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2021.236
- Truong J, Bakshi S, Wasim A, Ahmad M, Majid U*. (2021). What Factors Promote Vaccine Hesitancy orAcceptance During Pandemics? A Systematic Review of 28 Health Promotion International. Daab099, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daab105
- Majid U*, Wasim A. (2020). Patient-Centric Culture and Implications for Patient Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Patient Experience Journal. 7(3): 5-16. https://doi.org/35680/2372-0247.1398
- Majid U*, Wasim A, Bakshi S, Truong J. (2020). Knowledge, (Mis-)conceptions, Risk Perception, and Behavior Change During Pandemics: A Scoping Review of 149 Studies. Public Understanding of Science 29(8): 777-799. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0963662520963365
- Majid U*, Ahmad M. (2020). The Factors that Promote Vaccine Hesitancy, Rejection, or Delay in Parents. Qualitative Health Research. 30(11): 1762-1776. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1049732320933863
- Majid U. (2020). Using Shared Mental Models to Conceptualize Patients as Professionals, Decision-Makers, Collaborators, and Members of Interprofessional Healthcare Teams. Patient Experience Journal. 7(1): 20-30. https://doi.org/10.35680/2372-0247.1378
- Ennis J, Majid U*. (2019). “Death from a Broken Heart”: A Systematic Review of the Relationship between Spousal Bereavement and Physical and Physiological Health Outcomes. Death Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2019.1661884
- Majid U*, Gagliardi A. (2019). Clarifying the Degrees, Modes, and Muddles of “Meaningful” Patient Engagement in Health Services Planning and Designing. Patient Education and Counseling. 102: 1581-1589 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2019.04.006
Peer-Reviewed Methodological Manuscripts
- Majid U*, Weeks L. (2020). Rapid Qualitative Evidence Syntheses (rQES) in Health Technology Assessment: Experiences, Challenges and Lessons. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0266462320000720
- Majid U*, Kandasamy S. (2020). The Rationales for and Challenges with Employing Arts-based Health Services Research (ABHSR): A Qualitative Systematic Review of Primary Studies. BMJ Medical Humanities. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/medhum-2020-011845
- Majid U*, Kandasamy S, Ramlakhan J. (2020). How to Design an Arts-Based Health Services Research Study: A Participatory Qualitative Study on the Determinants of Telehealth Adoption in Rural Seniors with Depression. SAGE Research Methods Cases. https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781529734874
- Majid U. (2020). Uncommon Methodologies for Conducting Literature Reviews: Part 2 – A Systematic Review and Concept Analysis of the Terms That Depict Tokenism in Patient Engagement. SAGE Research Methods Cases. https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781529735017
- Majid U*, Zain S, Shaikh R, Jameel B. (2020). Uncommon Methodologies for Conducting Literature Reviews: Part 1 – A Policy Analysis of How Maternal Health Concepts Have Been Framed in Policy Documents of a Low-Income Country. SAGE Research Methods Cases. https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781529734867
- Zain S, Majid U*. (2018). An Introduction to Knowledge Translation in Healthcare. URNCST Journal. 2(11): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.26685/urncst.67
- Jameel B, Shaheen S, Majid U*. (2018). Introduction to Qualitative Research for Novice Investigators. URNCST Journal, 2(6): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.26685/urncst.57
- Jameel B, Majid U*. (2018). Research Fundamentals: Data Collection, Data Analysis, and Ethics. URNCST Journal, 2:4 (1-8). https://doi.org/10.26685/urncst.39
- Majid U. (2018). Research Fundamentals: Study Design, Population, and Sample Size. URNCST Journal, 2:1 (1-7). https://doi.org/10.26685/urncst.16
- Majid U*, Vanstone M. (2018). Appraising Qualitative Research for Evidence Syntheses: A Compendium of Quality Appraisal Tools. Qualitative Health Research. 28(13): 2115-2131 https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1049732318785358
- Majid U. (2017). Research Fundamentals: The Research Question, Objectives and Background. URNCST Journal, 1:2 (1-7). https://doi.org/10.26685/urncst.14
Government/Policy Reports
- Majid U*, Savern M. (2021). Cognitive Remediation Therapy for People with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder: A Rapid Qualitative Review. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Rapid Response Review.
- Majid U*, Hannedige D, Sharma P, Patel P. (2021). Elements of Anti-racist Early Childhood Education: A Literature Review. Office of Community Engagement, McMaster
- Majid U*, Najeeb H, Lam M, Sharm N, Mohammad (2021). Social Service Needs and Gaps of Muslims in Hamilton: Key Informant Interviews. Office of Community Engagement, McMaster University. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/26489
- Salamanca-Buentello F, Cheng D. K, Sabioni P, Majid U, Upshur R. Sud A. (2020). A Mixed EvidenceSynthesis of Opioid Substitution Therapy During Major Disruptions to Medical Final report for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52047.html
- Majid U*, Nauman H, Muhammad T, Sadek R. (2020). The Impact of Intergenerational Conflict on Mental Health: A Pilot Interview Study. An internal report prepared for Naseeha Youth Helpline.
- Majid U*, Dzerounian J, Pavalagantharajah S, Hutchison H, Wu K. (2020). Measuring Social Impact in Arts and Cultural Organizations: A Review. Office of Community Engagement, McMaster University. https://macsphere.mcmaster.ca/handle/11375/25843
- Majid U*, Bakshi S, Truong J, Wasim A. (2020). Sustaining Social Distancing and Mass Quarantine in the COVID-19 Era: Lessons Learned. Healthcare Quarterly. 23(2): 21-23. http://doi.org/12927/hcq.2020.26279
- Majid U*, Levesque J, Amjad S, MacDougall H, Shoukry E. (2020). Financial Empowerment Programs in Canada: An Environmental Scan. Office of Community Engagement, McMaster University. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/25435
- Majid U, Argaez C. (2020). Off-Loading Devices for People with Diabetic Neuropathic Foot Ulcers: A Rapid Qualitative Review. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Rapid Response Review. Available from: https://cadth.ca/loading-devices-people-diabetic-neuropathic-foot-ulcers-rapid-qualitative-review
- Majid U. (2020). Meeting the Demand for Identifying and Developing Solutions for Quality Improvement in Health Service Organizations. Student Experience Design (SXD) Lab, eCampus Ontario, Government of Ontario, Canada. https://sxdlab.ecampusontario.ca/templates/quality-improvement-in-health-service-organizations/
- Majid U*, Killip S, Pahwa M, Bagri P, Jamal S. (2020). Strengthening Diversity and Inclusivity in Non-Profit Organizations and Community Land Trusts. Office of Community Engagement, McMaster University. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/25215
- Majid U, Loshak H. (2019). Patients’ and Providers’ Experiences with Opioid Agonist Treatments for Opioid Use Disorders: A Rapid Qualitative Review. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Rapid Response Review. Available from: https://cadth.ca/buprenorphine-opioid-use-disorders-rapid-qualitative-review-0
- Majid U, Frey N. (2019). The Perspectives of Prescribers and Dispensers on Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: A Rapid Qualitative Review. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Rapid Response Review. Available from: https://cadth.ca/prescription-drug-monitoring-programs-rapid-qualitative-review
- Majid U, Kandasamy S, Arora N, Vanstone M*. (2019). HPV Testing for Primary Cervical Cancer Screening: A Health Technology Assessment – Patients’ Perspectives and Experiences Review. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) HTA Review, p. 105-129. Accessible from: https://www.cadth.ca/sites/default/files/ou-tr/op0530-hpv-testing-for-pcc-report.pdf
- Vanstone M*, Cernat A, Majid U, Trivedi F, & De Freitas C. (2019). Perspectives of pregnant people and clinicians on noninvasive prenatal testing: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser [Internet]. 18 (No.): 1-38. Retrieved from: https://www.ca/Portals/0/documents/evidence/reports/qualrep-noninvasive-prenatal-testing.pdf
- Majid U, Visintini S. (2018). Patients’ Experiences with Cardiac Monitors for Stroke, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure: A Rapid Qualitative Review. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Rapid Response Review. Available from: https://cadth.ca/patients-experiences-cardiac-monitors-stroke-atrial-fibrillation-and-heart-failure-rapid-qualitative
- Paramalingam A, Majid U, Okelana-Awolusi O, Cranmer-Byng S. (2018). Exploring Barriers for Immigrant, Refugee, and Racialized Children and Youth: The Role of After-School Programs in Promoting Academic and Life Success. McMaster Research Shop. Prepared for: Empowerment Squared.
- Kandasamy S, Khalid AF, Majid U, Vanstone M. (2017). Prostate cancer patient perspectives on the use of information in treatment decision-making: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser [Internet]. 17(7):1-33. Available from: http://www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Improve-Care/Journal-Ontario-Health-Technology-Assessment-Series
Select Presentations/Abstracts
- Zowmi R, Shaikh R, Bowen B, Zahid M, Jameel B, Shahzadi Z, Kandasamy S, Munir M, Majid U*. Maternal Health Programs, Interventions, and Services in Pakistan: A Scoping Review. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research Conference 2019. Halifax, NS. 2019 May 29 [poster]
- Majid U. Meaningful patient engagement in planning and designing of administrative or health services and interventions: findings from a scoping review. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research Conference 2019. Halifax, NS. 2019 May 29 [poster]
- Majid U, Weeks L. Conducting Rapid Qualitative Evidence Syntheses (rQES) in Health Technology Assessment: An Overview of Reflections and Methodological Challenges. Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research Conference 2019. Halifax, NS. 2019 May 29 [oral]
- Majid U, Kandasamy S. Arts-based Research in Health Technology Assessment: A Comparative Analysis of Methods and Impact. CADTH Symposium, 2019. Edmonton, AB. 2019 Apr 14 [poster]
- Majid U. Comparing how Patients, Clinicians, and Managers Experience the Barriers to Meaningful Patient Engagement: Findings from a Scoping Review. CADTH Symposium, 2019. Edmonton, AB. 2019 Apr 14 [oral]
- Ennis J, Majid U. A Scoping Review of the Relationship between Bereavement from the Loss of a Spouse and Physical Health Outcomes. Ontario Psychiatric Association Annual Conference 2019. Toronto, ON. 2019 Mar 22 [poster]
- Majid U, Weeks L. Rapid Qualitative Evidence Syntheses (rQES) in Health Technology Assessment: An Overview of Experiences, Challenges and Lessons Learned. 2018 Qual-World Interactive World Conference. 2018 Dec 3 [poster]
- Kandasamy S, Majid U. Converging Qualitative and Quantitative Data in Mixed-Evidence Syntheses (MES): An Overview of Reflections and Practical Issues. Qualitative Health Research Conference, Halifax, NS. 2018 Oct 25 [oral]. International Journal of Qualitative Methods: 18: 24-25. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1609406918819362
- Majid U, Kandasamy S, Arora N, Vanstone M. Women’s Preferences and Perspectives on Cervical Cancer Screening. Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), Vancouver, BC. 2018 Jun 1 [oral]. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. 34(S1): p. 44. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462318001423
- Majid U, Vanstone M. Appraising Qualitative Research for Qualitative Evidence Syntheses. Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi), Vancouver, BC. 2018 Jun 1 [oral]. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. 34(S1): 44-45. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462318001435
- Majid U, Vanstone M. Appraising the Quality of Qualitative Research for Inclusion in Evidence Syntheses: A Compendium of Quality Appraisal Tools. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies (CADTH) Symposium, Halifax, NS. 2018 Apr 14 [oral]
- Majid U, Ennis J, Bhola M. The Role of Meaning in Life in Adjustment to a Chronic Medical Condition. Research Poster Abstracts, Canadian Journal of Pain, 1:1, A88
- Majid U, Vanstone M. Appraising the Quality of Qualitative Research for Inclusion in Evidence Syntheses: A Comparison of Quality Appraisal Tools. Cochrane Canada Symposium, Hamilton, ON. 2017 May 11 [poster]
Media
- Majid U. (2019). The Unintended Effects of Reorganizing Regional Health Authorities on Patient Engagement. Longwoods, retrieved from: https://www.longwoods.com/content/25778
- Majid U. (2019). Professional Development Fundamentals: Curriculum Vitae vs. Résumé. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: https://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2019/04/14/professional-development-fundamentals-curriculum-vitae-vs-resume/
- Majid U. (2019). Maximizing Your Potential at Academic Conferences: Abstracts, Posters, Presentations, and Network. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from:https://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2019/04/02/maximizing-your-potential-at-academic-conferences-abstracts-posters-presentations-and-networking/
- Majid U. (2019). Maintaining Professionalism in an Environment of Unprofessionalism: Challenges and Opportunities. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: https://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2019/02/21/maintaining-professionalism-in-an-environment-of-unprofessionalism-challenges-and-opportunities/
- Majid U. (2018). A Reminder to Decision-Makers and Healthcare Professionals of the “Why” of Patient Engagement: Ethical Imperatives and Economic and Social Benefits. Longwoods, retrieved from: https://www.longwoods.com/content/25661//a-reminder-to-decision-makers-and-healthcare-professionals-of-the-why-of-patient-engagement-e
- Majid U. (2018). Where do I Start? Strategies for Writing Effectively. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: https://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/12/05/where-do-i-start-strategies-for-writing-effectively/
- Majid U. (2018). A Short Guide to Promoting Your Research. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: https://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/09/19/a-short-guide-to-promoting-your-research/
- Majid U. (2018). Cultivating a Culture of Patient Engagement in Health Care. Policy Options. Retrieved from: http://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/august-2018/cultivating-culture-patient-engagement-health-care/
- Majid U. (2018). What have we done? The piths and perils of tokenistic engagement in healthcare. Longwoods. Retrieved from: https://www.longwoods.com/content/25582
- Byun JH, Noorani R, Majid U, Ng JY. (2018). Celebrating Our One-Year Anniversary: Highlights of the URNCST Journal. URNCST Journal. 2(7): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.26685/urncst.68
- Majid U. (2018). Three Strategies to Alleviate Stress. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/05/23/three-strategies-to-alleviate-stress/
- Majid U. (2018). Four Suggestions to Overcome Feelings of Burnout. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/04/19/four-suggestions-to-overcome-feelings-of-burnout/
- Majid U. (2018). Steps to Expanding Your Personal Comfort Zone. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/03/29/steps-to-expand-your-personal-comfort-zone/
- Majid U. (2018). Ways to Enhance Your Personal Capacity for Creativity. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/02/15/ways-to-enhance-your-personal-capacity-for-creativity/
- Majid U. (2018). A Short Guide to Living a More Efficient Life. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2018/02/01/a-short-guide-to-a-living-a-more-efficient-life/
- Majid U. (2017). Strategies to Succeed in Moments of Failure. Gradifying: Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies. Available from: http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2017/11/30/strategies-to-succeed-in-moments-of-failure/