Schroder Sattar - College of Nursing | University of Saskatchewan

Biography

Dr. Sattar received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of New Brunswick. She completed her Master’s degree as well as PhD in Nursing Science at the University of Toronto. Her background is geriatrics and geriatric oncology. Dr. Sattar’s latest projects include a randomized controlled trial that investigates the efficacy of a remotely delivered resistance and balance training program on lower body strength, balance, and fall risks in community-dwelling older adults with cancer.

Dr. Sattar is a former vice-chair of the Nursing and Allied Health professionals group at the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) (2020-2022). Currently, she serves as the National Representative for Canada at the SIOG.

Research Interests

Mobility and falls
Physical performance measures
Exercise interventions
Geriatric assessment in oncology

Methodology

Quantitative
Mixed Methods

Courses

NURS 306: Exploring Chronicity & Aging
NURS 322: Leadership in Education & Care
NURS 818: Statistical Methodology in Nursing

Publications

Grants

Sattar S, Candow D, McNeely M, Alibhai S, Harenberg S, Amir E, Penz K, Haase K, Campbell D, Chalchal H, Souied O, Kuster S, Pitter E. Testing the feasibility and effects of the STABLE program on reducing fall risk among community-dwelling older adults with cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) - Establishment Grant ($119,050)

Sattar S, Candow D, McNeely M, Alibhai S, Amir E, Penz K, Haase K, Campbell D, Chalchal H, Pitter E, The effects of strength and balance training on falls in older adults with cancer: A feasibility study. University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing CIHR Seed Grant ($8,798).

Sattar S, Ahmed S, Haase K, Puts M, Alibhai S. geriAtric onCology in aCtion: a nEeds aSsessment in Saskatchewan: The ACCESS project Align Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), $9,770. Funding period: 1 year (Sep 1, 2022 – Aug 31, 2023)

Sattar S, Haase K, Campbell K, Rediger C, Souied O, Compton R, Szafron M, Alibhai S.
Feasibility of virtual exercise program for men with prostate cancer: The TARGET study Align Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), $9,780. Funding period: 1 year (Jan 15, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024)

Alibhai S, Puts M, Noel K, Haase K, Lofters A, Wong C, Mariano C, Dawe D, Sattar S, Bell J, Hsu, T.
The NUANCE (iNeqUity in AgiNg and CancEr) Study. Princess Margaret Health Equity Grand Challenge, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, $345,000, Funding period: 3 years (July 2022 – June 2025)

Puts M, Santa Mina D, Jones J, Alibhai S, Matthew A, Sattar S, Szumacher E, Menjak I, Papadakos J, Eng L, Kryzanowska M, Mehta R, Jang R. Supporting Older adults with cancer and their support person through Geriatric Assessment and Remote Exercise and Education: the SOAR study. Project Grant, CIHR, 424,576, Funding period: 3 years (July 2022 – June 2025)

Shahid R, Ahmed S, Ahmed O, Hussein N, Khan A, Sattar S, Mondal P. Patients with Diabetes and Cancer: Treatment Experience, Challenges Align Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), 9,889.40, Funding period: 1 year (Apr 17, 2023 – Apr 16, 2024)

Haase K, Howell D, Ahmed S, Sattar S, Davis P. A prospective mixed-methods study of self-management in older adults with cancer and multimorbidity in two Canadian provinces. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) - Establishment Grant ($37,535)

External Committees

National Representative (Canada), International Society of Geriatric Oncology, Geneva, Switzerland.

Honours

Pfizer Award for Excellence in Nursing Research (Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology [CANO/ACIO], October 2022)