Founder & Director
Education
2023-2024
Post-Doctorat in Health Sciences
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Lévis, Canada
2022
End of Life Doula Certificate
Douglas College
British Columbia, Canada
2016-2022
Doctoral Degree in Community Health
Laval University
Quebec, Canada
2014-2016
Master Degree in Community Health
Laval University
Quebec, Canada
Media Articles, Radio Interviews, and videos of Live Conferences
Media Articles:
Meet Ariane Plaisance,
a leader in Research, Quality Improvement and Popular Science
A Multidisciplinary Expert
Ariane Plaisance, founder of Qulysis, brings a rich background in anthropology, qualitative research, and a PhD in Community Health with a focus on the organization of palliative and end-of-life care. Her unparalleled expertise, methodical rigour, and dedication enable her to craft customized solutions that address the unique needs of her clients.
From Data to Impact: Mastery in Research
Ariane excels in social sciences and qualitative research methodologies, guiding every step of the process—from data collection to analysis and dissemination. Her adaptable, context-specific approach ensures outcomes that are both reliable and actionable.
Bridging Gaps Across Sectors
With years of practical experience working with researchers, decision-makers, physicians, not-for-profits, healthcare organizations, individuals, and family caregivers, Ariane understands the distinct challenges her diverse clients face. Whether evaluating programs, empowering researchers or individuals, or enhancing practices, she tailors her services to deliver meaningful impact.
Collaboration at the Core
Ariane’s commitment to personalized collaboration sets her apart. She invests time in understanding her clients' goals and challenges. Her approachable, human-centric style fosters trust and ensures exceptional results.
Publishing Excellence
Having authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers, Ariane is an authority on scientific writing and publishing. She also excels at popularizing science, regularly publishing content, and offering conferences in a English or French in a language suitable for the general public.
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Media article on the scientific article 'The good death between consensus and paradoxes: perspectives of various stakeholders including persons nearing death'.
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Media acticle on the scientific article 'Le protocole de détresse respiratoire chez les personnes âgées en fin de vie : un choix thérapeutique de dernier recours ?' conducted by the team of Diane Tapp.
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On the results of the Study on Knowledge, attitudes and representation of continuous palliative sedation and medical aid in dying in Quebec conducted by the team of Diane Tapp.
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On Ariane's master research on goals-of-care in an intensive care unit.
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Media article on a study conducted by Ariane, with the support of the Chambre des notaires du Québec, on the influence of the advance medical directives on the end-of-life trajectory and ways to improve it.
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Media article on Ariane's postdoctoral work as part of a living laboratory on aging in rural areas.
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Media article highlighting Ariane's analysis of the influence of Quebec’s culture on the fact that Quebec has the highest rate of medical aid in dying in the world.
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Letter to the editor published in Le Devoir, about the fact the Quebec Advance Medical Directives are inefficient
Radio Interviews:
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Interview at Moteur de recherche, Radio-Canada on Ariane's work.
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QUB interview with Sophie Durocher on Medical Aid in Dying in Quebec.
Live conferences:
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Live conference at the University Laval Institute on Palliative and End-of-Life Care and advance care planning.
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A presentation on a scientific article at the University Laval Institute for Palliative and End-of-Life Care.
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Live recording of a presentation on the vulnerability of homeless people at the end of life, as part of the François-et-Rachel-Routhier graduate seminar.