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Acknowledgements<br />

While I enjoyed m<strong>an</strong>y rewarding relationships throughout my training at U <strong>of</strong> C, I would<br />

especially like to th<strong>an</strong>k my advisor, Dr.Robert Hilsden, <strong>for</strong> advising <strong>an</strong>d mentoring me<br />

through the training. I would like to extend my gratitude <strong>an</strong>d appreciation <strong>for</strong> the<br />

guid<strong>an</strong>ce provided to me by my dedicated thesis committee members, Dr.Hude Qu<strong>an</strong> <strong>an</strong>d<br />

Dr.Remo P<strong>an</strong>accione.<br />

I would like to th<strong>an</strong>k the staff members in the Calgary Health Region especially Quality,<br />

Safety <strong>an</strong>d Health In<strong>for</strong>mation portfolio.<br />

I would like to th<strong>an</strong>k all my friends particularly, Robin Walker <strong>an</strong>d Deidre Hennessy <strong>for</strong><br />

their wise advice <strong>an</strong>d patient consultation.<br />

Finally, I would like to th<strong>an</strong>k my sister, her husb<strong>an</strong>d, my nephew <strong>an</strong>d my little niece <strong>for</strong><br />

being my greatest source <strong>of</strong> strength <strong>an</strong>d renewal. I w<strong>an</strong>t to give special th<strong>an</strong>ks to my<br />

parents <strong>for</strong> their unwavering love <strong>an</strong>d support. I feel blessed to have such a family <strong>for</strong><br />

teaching me how to embrace what life has to give.<br />

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