Trevor Frise Smith
Associate Professor

Dr. Trevor Frise Smith

Positions

Full-time Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Science - Social and Cultural Studies - Sociology
Full-time Faculty
Graduate Studies - Sociology, MA

Education

PhD, Sociology, University of Toronto
1996.
MA, Sociology, University of Guelph
1985.
BA, Sociology, University of Guelph
1983.
Areas of specialization
Canadian Health Care System
Social Gerontology
Sociology of Health
Illness and Mental Disorder
Social Determinants of Health

Teaching Areas

Undergraduate Programs

  • Sociology

Graduate Studies

  • Sociology, MA

Graduate Supervision

Accepting Students for Supervision

Supervised Theses / Projects

  • 2024/09 – 2026/01, Meghan Sloan, MA in Sociology, Nipissing University. Major Research Paper Title: Gender differences in addictive behaviours among post-secondary education students. Role: Supervisor.

  • 2024/09 – 2025/8, Katelyn Macintosh, MA in Sociology, Nipissing University. Major Research Paper Title: Mapping international undergraduate experiences in Canada: A scoping review of post-secondary stressors, supports, and structural challenges. Role: Supervisor.

  • 2021/9 – 2023/8, Jacqueline Johnson, MA in Sociology, Nipissing University. Major Research Paper Title: The psychosocial implications of diabetic amputations. Role: Supervisor.

  • 2017/9 – 2020/2, Alicia Hoffman, MA in Sociology, Nipissing University. Thesis Title: Police interaction with children and youth with mental health problems. Role: Supervisor.

  • 2017/9 – 2018/8, Amanda Kopp, MA in Sociology, Nipissing University. Major Paper Title: Social Relationships & the Mental Health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: A Systematic Review.  Role: Supervisor.

Current Courses

  • Soci_1016 – Introduction to Sociology
  • Soci_2036  – Social Gerontology
  • Soci_2066 – Social Stratification
  • Soci_2196 – Sociology of Medicine
  • Soci_3166  – Social Epidemiology (Social Determinants of Health)
  • Soci_3186  – Health & the Family
  • Soci_3956 – Mental Disorder & Society
  • Soci_4136 – Social Theories in Aging
  • Soci_4137 – Selected Topics in Aging:  Health Care for an Aged Population
  • Soci_4096 / 4097 – Honours Undergraduate Thesis Proposal & Honours Thesis
  • Soci_5216 – Research Design (MA Program)

 

Research

Research Interests

Collaborations / Affiliations

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Open to Media Inquiries

Publications

cted Publications

Please see Google Scholar for full list of publications.

*update: March 10, 2026

Mathias K-L, Martin L,  Alharbi K, Smith TF, de Almeida Mello J, Hermans K,  Vereker N, de Stampa M, Intrator O.  A Rapid Review of International Evaluations of interRAI Systems. Healthcare Management Forum. 2026, 39(2), 93-100. DOI 10.1177/08404704251389191.

Hoffman AM, Hoffman RE, Smith TF, Brown GP, Hirdes JP. Mental Health Issues of Children and Youth Encountered by Police. Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, 2024, 9(2), 62–72. https://doi.org/10.35502/jcswb.366

Fries BE, Hirdes JP, Declercq A, Morris JN, Vereker N, Betini RSD, Berg K, Björkgren M, Costa AP, Finne-Soveri H, Gray L, Head MJ, Heckman G, Howard EP; James ML, Ljunggren G, Martin L, Meehan B, Smith TF, Stewart SL, Szczerbinska K, Topinková E. interRAI Self-Reported Carer Needs (SCaN) Assessment Form and User’s Manual. Version 10.0 Washington, DC:interRAI, 2023. ISBN: 9781622552214 https://lirias.kuleuven.be/4077071?limo=0

Stewart SL, Theall LA, Morris JN, Berg K, Björkgren M, Declercq A, Finne-Soveri H, Fries BE, Frijters D, Gray L, Henrard JC, Hirdes JP, James, M., Ljunggren G, Martin L, Meehan B, Smith TF, Steel K, Szczerbinska K; Topinková E. interRAI Self-Reported Quality of Life – Child and Youth Mental Health (QOL-ChYMH) Surveys and User’s Manual; interRAI Standard Edition, Version 10.0.0; Washington, DC:interRAI, 2020. ISBN 978-1-62255-169-9.Read more

Stewart SL, LaRose L, Gleason K, Nicolson R, McKnight M, Knott W, Currie M, Morris JN, Berg K, Björkgren K, Declercq Anja, Fries BE, Frijters D, Gray L, Head MJ, Henrard JC ,  Hirdes JP, Ljunggren G, Meehan B, Smith TF, Steel K, Szczerbińska K, Topinková E.  interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health and Developmental Disability (ChYMH-DD) Assessment Form and User’s Manual. Version 9.3. 2018. ISBN: 978-1-62255-044-9. Publisher: interRAI; Washington DC.

Freeman S, Smith TF, Neufeld E, Fisher K, Ebihara S. The Wish to Die Among Palliative Home Care Clients in Ontario, Canada: A Cross-Sectional Study. BMC Palliative Care. 2016, (15)24: 1-11. DOI:10.1186/s12904-016-0093-8.

Freeman S, Hirdes JP, Stolee P, Garcia J, Smith TF. Correlates and Predictors of Changes in Dyspnea Symptoms Over Time Among Community-Dwelling Palliative Home Care Clients, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2015, DOI:10.1016/ j.jpainsymman.2015.06.016.

Arbeau K, Stewart SL, Jordan P, Smith TF, TheallL, Hirdes JP, Thorsdottir R, & Szczerbinska K. “Social and Peer Relationships CAP”. In S.L. Stewart, L.A. Theall, J.N. Morris, K. Berg, M. Björkgren, A. Declercq, et al. interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative Action Plans (CAPs): For Use with the Child and Youth Mental Health Assessment Instrument. Version 9.3. Washington, DC: interRAI, Published by Open Book Systems, 2015.  ISBN 978-1-62255-027-2.

Freeman S, Hirdes JP, Stolee P, Garcia J,  Smith TF, Steel K, Morris J.  Care Planning   Needs of Ontario Palliative Home Care Clients Based on the interRAI Palliative Care      (interRAI PC) Assessment Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs). BMC Palliative Care, 2014, 13:58 DOI:10.1186/1472-684X-13-58.

Fisher K, Seow H, Brazil K, Smith TF, Guthrie DM.  Dimensionality, Reliability and Validity of the InterRAI Depression Rating Scale in a Canadian Palliative Care Population. Social Indicators Research, 2014,  DOI:10.1007/s11205-014-0685-8.

Fisher K, Seow H, Brazil K, Freeman S, Smith TF, Guthrie DM. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depressive Symptoms in a Canadian Palliative Home Care Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. BMC Palliative Care, 2014, 13:10. DOI:10.1186/1472-684X-13-10.

Steel K, Smith TF, Morris JN, Freeman S, Hirdes JP, Curtin-Telegdi N, Berg K, Björkgren M, Declercq A, Finne-Soveri H, Fries BE, Frijters D, Gray L, Henrard J-C, Ljunggren G, Szczerbińska K, Topinková E. interRAI Palliative Care Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs):  For Use with the Palliative Care Assessment Instrument. Version 9.1. Washington, DC: interRAI, Published by Open Book Systems, 2013. ISBN 978-1-62255-009-8.

Rabinowitz T, Hirdes JP, Curtin-Telegdi N, Martin L, Smith TF. interRAI Emergency Screener for Psychiatry (ESP) Assessment Form and User’s Manual. Version 9.1. Washington, DC: interRAI, Published by Open Book Systems, 2013.

Brink P, Stones M, Smith TF. A Brief Report: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Burden Interview of the Caregivers of Terminally Ill Home Care Clients. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2012, 9, 967-970.

Hirdes JP, Freeman S, Smith TF, Stolee P.  Predictors of Caregiver Distress among Palliative Home Care Clients in Ontario: Evidence based on the interRAI Palliative Care (interRAI PC). Palliative and Supportive Care, 2012, 10, 155-163. DOI:10.1017/S1478951511000824.

Smith TF, Steel K, Fries BE, Morris JN, Belleville-Taylor P, Curtin-Telegdi N, Frijters D, Hirdes JP, Ljunggren G, Murphy KM, Nonemaker S, Rabinowitz T, Ribbe M, Topinkova E, Berg K, Björkgren M, Declercq A, Finne-Soveri H, Gilgen R, Gray L, Hawes C, Henrard J-C, Szczerbińska K. interRAI Palliative Care (PC) Assessment Form and User’s Manual. Version 9.1. Washington, DC: interRAI, Published by Open Book Systems, 2010. ISBN 978-1-936065-28-8.             http://catalog.interrai.org/catalog/10/interraipalliativecarepcassessmentsyst 

Hirdes JP, Curtin-Telegdi N, Rabinowitz T, Fries BE, Morris JN, Ikegami N, Yamaguchi K, Smith TF, Perez E, Martin L.  interRAI Community Mental Health (CMH) Assessment Form and User’s Manual. Version 9.2.  Washington, DC: interRAI, Published by Open Book Systems, 2010. ISBN 978-1-936065-33-2                    http://catalog.interrai.org/CMH-community-mental-health-manual

Feng Z, Hirdes JP, Smith TF, Finne-Soveri H, Chi I, DuPasquier JN, Gilgen R, Ikegami N, Mor V.  Use of physical restraints and antipsychotic medications in nursing homes: a cross national study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2009, 24, 1-9.

Smith TF, and Hirdes JP. Predicting social isolation among psychogeriatric patients. International Psychogeriatrics. 2009, 21, 50-59.

Brink P, Smith TF. Determinants of home death in palliative home care: using the interRAI Palliative Care to Assess End-of-Life Care.  American Journal of Hospice and  Palliative Medicine. 2008, 25, 263-270.

Brink P, Smith TF, Kitson M.  Determinants of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders in palliative home care.  Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2008, 11, 226-232.

Martin L, Hirdes JP, Fries BE, Smith TF. Development and psychometric properties of an assessment for persons with ID, the interRAI ID. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. 2007, 4, 23-29.

Brink P, Smith TF, Linkewich B. Risk of developing pressure ulcers among palliative home care clients. Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2006, 9: 1369-1375.

Smith TF. Standardized Comprehensive Assessment in Palliative Care: the interRAI PC. Stride: Excellence in Long Term Care, 2006, 8, 6-9.

Gruneir A, Smith TF, Hirdes JP, Cameron R. Depression in patients with advanced illness: an examination of Ontario Complex Continuing Care Using the Minimum Data Set 2.0. Palliative and Supportive Care, 2005, 3, 99-105.

Allison KR, Adlaf EM, Irving HM, Rondeau JL, Smith TF, Dwyer JJ, and Goodman J. Relationship of Vigorous Physical Activity to Psychological Distress Among Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2005, 37, 166-168.

Hirdes JP, Smith TF, Rabinowitz T, Yamauchi K, Perez E, Telegdi NC, Prendergast P, Morris JN, Ikegami N, Philips C, and Fries BE. The resident assessment instrument-mental health (RAI-MH): Evidence on inter-rater reliability and convergent validity. Journal of Behavioural Health Services and Research, 2002, 29, 419-432.

Hirdes JP, Marhaba M, Smith TF, Clyburn L, Mitchell L, Lemick RA, TelegidiNC,Perez E, Rabinowitz T, and Yamauchi K.Development of the resident assessment instrument-mental health (RAI-MH). Hospital Quarterly, 2001, 4, 44-51.

Eakin JM, Cava M, and Smith TF. From theory to practice: The challenge of a “determinants” approach to workplace health promotion. Health Promotion Practice, 2001, 2, 172-181.

Smith TF. Social support needs among the institutionalized elderly with schizophrenia. Stride: Excellence in Long Term Care, 2000, 12-14.

Raphael D, Smith TF, Brown I, Renwick R.  Development and properties of the short and brief versions of the Quality of Life Profile: Seniors Version. International Journal of Health Sciences. 1995. 6, 161-168.

Rogers R , Gillis JR , Turner RE , Frise-Smith T. The clinical presentation of command hallucinations in a forensic population. The American Journal of Psychiatry. 1990, 147(10):1304-7. doi: 10.1176/ajp.147.10.1304.

Canitz B , Smith T , Boutilier M , Glynn K , Hodgson K , McDonough P , Rondeau K , Thompson L. (1987). Achieving Health for All: a perspective from the field. Canadian Journal of Public Health. 1987, 78(6):416-417.