The Behavioural Medicine Laboratory is located at the University of Calgary under the direction of Dr. Tavis Campbell. Our laboratory focuses on developing a better understanding of the bio-behavioural mechanisms involved in the development and progression of chronic illnesses including cardiovascular disease and cancer. We are also involved in the design and evaluation of behavioural interventions aimed at improving outcomes among patients suffering from chronic
Below, we describe our key research topics.
Adherence
We are interested in understanding the individual and health-system characteristics that influence patient adherence to complex health behaviours, including exercise and taking prescription medication.
Bariatric Surgery
We assess bariatric patient characteristics, bariatric surgery outcomes, and pre-bariatric surgery interventions.
Cardiac rehabilitation
We are investigating evidence-based motivational interventions to improve enrollment and attendance in out-patient cardiac rehabilitation among patients with cardiovascular disease.
Chronic Pain
Our lab is involved in exploring new methods of assessing and treating chronic pain, including treatment with intranasal oxytocin.
Land Acknowledgement
The Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, located at the University of Calgary, acknowledges that we reside on the traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7. Our laboratory pays tribute to these territories, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation within Alberta (including Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).