Publications & Outputs

Research findings, reports, policy briefs, and visual resources from our work across all research pillars.

Our Research Outputs

Explore our collection of research papers, reports, policy briefs, and infographics that translate complex insights into accessible knowledge for faith leaders, communities, and policymakers.

Aggarwal, M., Bourgeault, I., Dalo, S., Kokorelias, K. M., Greenberg, L., Kreutzweiser, B., ... & Upshur, R. E. (2025)

Plos one, 20(7), e0328708.

Hutchison, B., Aggarwal, M., Shannon, H., Katz, A., Wong, S. T., & Marshall, E. G. (2025)

Canadian Family Physician, 71(10), e244-e250.

Aggarwal, M., Dolovich, L., Al Hamarneh, Y., Kokorelias, K. M., Beall, R., & Upshur, R. (2025)

PloS one, 20(6), e0325270.

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Kokorelias, K. M., Bilgic, S., & Glazier, R. H. (2025).

BMC Primary Care, 26(1), 25.

Aggarwal, M., & Glazier, R. H. (2024)

Canadian Family Physician, 70(10), 634-641.

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Katz, A., Wong, S. T., Marshall, E. G., & Slade, S. (2024)

Canadian Family Physician, 70(5), 329-341

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B. G., Kokorelias, K. M., Ramsden, V. R., Ivers, N. M., Pinto, A., ... & Slade, S. (2024).

JMIR Research Protocols, 13(1), e55860

Aggarwal, M., Kokorelias, K., & Abdelhalim, R. (2024)

Canadian Family Physician, 70(4), 259-268

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Wong, S. T., Katz, A., Slade, S., & Snelgrove, D. (2024)

BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), 263

Grierson, L., Elma, A., Aggarwal, M., Bakker, D., Johnston, N., & Agarwal, G. (2023)

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 29(8), 1261-1270

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Abdelhalim, R., & Baker, G. R. (2023)

The Milbank Quarterly, 101(4), 1139-1190

Aggarwal, M., Abdelhalim, R., Fowler, N., & Oandasan, I. (2023)

Family Medicine, 55(10), 667

Aggarwal, M., Scott, G., Kokorelias, K. M., Kulasegaram, K., Katz, A., & Upshur, R. E. (2023)

BMJ open, 13(8), e072266

Aggarwal, M., Holtby, A., & Slade, S. (2023)

Family Medicine, 55(9), 591

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Kokorelias, K. M., Mehta, K., Greenberg, L., Moran, K., ... & Samson, K. (2023)

BMJ open, 13(6), e072076

Aggarwal, M., & Abdelhalim, R. (2023)

BMC Medical Education, 23(1), 370.

Aggarwal, M., Kokorelias, K. M., Glazier, R. H., Katz, A., Shiers-Hanley, J. E., & Upshur, R. E. (2023)

BMJ open, 13(4), e065306

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Abdelhalim, R., Glazier, R., & Baker, G. R. (2023)

Annals of Family Medicine, 21, 3948

Aggarwal, M., Hutchison, B., Katz, A., Wong, S., Snelgrove, D., Slade, S., & Marshall, E. G. (2023).

Annals of Family Medicine, 21, 3938

Aggarwal, M., Gill, S., Siddiquei, A., Kokorelias, K., & DiDiodato, G. (2022)

Plos one, 17(7), e0271122

Aggarwal, M., Katz, A., & Oandasan, I. (2021)

Healthcare Policy, 17(1), 48

Aggarwal, M., Knifed, E., Howell, N. A., Papneja, P., Charach, N., Cheung, A., & Grujich, N. (2020)

Academic Psychiatry, 44(1), 46-52

Aggarwal, M., Borycki, E. M., Wagner, E., & Gosselin, K. (2020)

Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 12(4), 448

Aggarwal, M., & Williams, A. P. (2019)

BMC Family Practice, 20(1), 128

Aggarwal, M., Cluett, H., Campbell, H., Korzeniowski, D., Jones, C., O'Donnell, L., & Mehta, K. (2019).

Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.), 22(1), 36-41.

Aggarwal, M., Gingras, C., & Deber, R. (2021).

In Multiple Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges (pp. 53-64).

Cham: Springer International Publishing

Aggarwal, M., & Borycki, E. M. (2019)

In Improving Usability, Safety and Patient Outcomes with Health Information Technology (pp. 1-8)

IOS Press

Aggarwal, M., Chaudhry, M., Gan, S., Ghandour, N. V., Kou, W., Mah, C. L., ... & Deber, R. B. (2014)

In Case Studies in Canadian Health Policy and Management, Second Edition (pp. 270-279)

University of Toronto Press

Aggarwal, M

Mississauga, ON: College of Family Physicians of Canada; 2022

Aggarwal, M., Holtby, A., & Oandasan, I. (2022)

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Aggarwal M., Oandasan I., Abdelhalim R., Fowler, N. eds

Mississauga, ON: College of Family Physicians of Canada; 2022.

Aggarwal M., Oandasan, I. eds

Mississauga, ON: College of Family Physicians of Canada; 2022

Harnessing an Innovation Agenda for Primary Care Transformation

Aggarwal, M. and O’Shaughnessy, T

Final Report; February 2014

The Palliative Care in The Community: An Environmental Scan of Frameworks and Indicators

McMurchy, D. and Aggarwal, M.

Final Report to Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association; June 2013

Aggarwal, M., & Hutchison, B. G. (2013)

Canadian foundation for healthcare improvement.

Aggarwal, M.

Final Report to the Ontario Quality Working Group; August 2011

Canadians Experiences with Primary Health Care

Aggarwal, M.

Final Report for Health Council of Canada; January 2008

Aggarwal, M. (2029)

Final Report for Health Council of Canada; January 2008

Dr. Monica Aggarwal delivers the Anne Crichton Lecture

Will they always be living the Sisyphus punishment? The triple whammy for racialized women: a qualitative investigation of primary care researchers in Canada.

Building High-Performing Primary Care System: After a Decade of Policy Change, Is Canada “Walking the Talk?

Factors that influence scope-of-practice decisions of early-career family physicians: Focus group study in Canada.

Papers

Our research papers explore key questions at the intersection of faith, community, and spiritual wellbeing. Each paper is grounded in real-world insights and aims to contribute meaningful knowledge that informs practice, leadership, and ministry initiatives.

Faith Practices in Modern Urban Communities

March 2023

Chen & Williams

An ethnographic study examining how traditional faith practices adapt to contemporary urban contexts, with implications for community resilience.

Prayer as Emotional Regulation: A Mixed-Methods Study

January 2023

Rodriguez et al.

Investigating the psychological mechanisms through which prayer supports emotional resilience across diverse faith traditions.

Digital Ministry Engagement Metrics

November 2022

Patel & O'Connell

A framework for evaluating spiritual engagement in digital spaces, with validation across multiple online faith communities.

Reports

Our reports provide in-depth analysis of ongoing and completed research projects. They are designed to offer practical findings, data-driven insights, and clear recommendations for faith leaders, organizations, and community stakeholders.

Annual Research Report 2025

December 2025

Research Team

Comprehensive overview of all research activities, key findings, and impact metrics across our five research pillars.

Community-Centered Faith Practices: Regional Analysis

January 2024

Field Research Division

Comparative analysis of faith community needs and practices across urban, suburban, and rural contexts.

Spiritual Wellness & Mental Health: Longitudinal Findings

May 2023

Wellbeing Research Group

Three-year study tracking the relationship between spiritual practices and mental health outcomes in diverse populations.

Policy Briefs

Our policy briefs translate research findings into concise, actionable insights for decision-makers. These documents focus on practical implications and strategic guidance to support informed policies, programs, and faith-based initiatives.

Supporting Faith Communities in Times of Crisis

October 2023

Policy Research Unit

Evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and community leaders to support spiritual resilience during community-wide challenges.

Integrating Spiritual Care in Community Health Programs

January 2024

Health & Faith Initiative

Guidelines for healthcare administrators and community organizations to incorporate spiritual support into holistic health services.

Digital Ministry: Policy Considerations for the 21st Century

May 2023

Digital Faith Lab

Framework for supporting meaningful digital faith engagement while addressing challenges of accessibility, privacy, and community building.

Infographics

Our infographics present key research findings in a clear, visual format. They are designed to make complex ideas easy to understand and share, supporting education, awareness, and community engagement.

Prayer & Emotional Resilience

Visualizing the connection between regular prayer practices and reported emotional wellbeing across different age groups.

Digital Faith Engagement Trends

Key statistics on how faith communities are adapting to digital platforms for worship, community, and spiritual growth.

Community-Led Ministry Impact

Data visualization showing the measurable outcomes of community-led faith initiatives compared to traditional approaches.

Aggarwal-Hutchison Framework

The Aggarwal-Hutchison Framework defines the structural attributes of high-performing primary care systems and provides the analytic foundation for our work. We use the framework to guide research design, evaluation, and knowledge translation across our projects. Click through each element to learn more.