Category: Method

Efficacy of falls prevention interventions: A living systematic review and network meta-analysis

in Aging, Health services and policy research, Population and public health, Systematic review with network meta-analysis

Summary Falls among adults over 65 years are an ongoing public health concern, associated with fractures, hospitalization, and even death. Given the aging global population, the incidence of falls continues to rise. Therefore, reducing falls among older persons with fall-prevention interventions is increasingly important. Given the rapid production of new evidence, World Falls Guidelines (WFG)…
KT Canada Seminar Series – Strategies for involving patients and the public in scaling – Dr. Roberta de Carvalho Corôa

in Knowledge synthesis, Scoping review

As part of KT Canada’s mandate, we have developed and hosted the first, expert-led seminar series dedicated to current and emerging topics in knowledge translation (KT). Reception to the series has been impressive, as we continue to establish links to researchers, health care professionals, policy makers and trainees.
Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations (PIHCI) network summary report and infographic

in Dissemination, Evaluation, Health services and policy research, Implementation science

Summary This project was commissioned by the Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations (PIHCIN) Network, to develop an infographic and summary report that provides an overview of Network activities and impact since their launch in 2014. The PIHCI Network is a pan-Canadian network of networks that was launched through the Canadian Institutes for Health Research…
Implementation of Vaccine+: A co-created intervention to improve vaccine confidence among long-term care and retirement home staff in Ontario

in Evaluation, Implementation science, Infection and immunity, Mixed methods (qualitative & quantitative), Population and public health

Summary This project builds on the Wellness Hub study (www.wellness-hub.ca) which aimed to support Ontario’s Long-Term Care Homes (LTCHs) and Retirement Homes (RHs) to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Over a 2-year period, our team co-created a virtual community of practice for 72 LTCH/RH through which we delivered educational resources, newsletters, training (e.g., vaccine champions course),…
Co-creating a new model of long-term care home for older adults experiencing homelessness: Long-term caring

in Aging, Dissemination, Evaluation, Health services and policy research, Implementation science, Population and public health

Summary More than 25% of people experiencing homelessness in Canada are older adults (>50 years); in Toronto alone, more than 3000 adults older than 50 years are homeless. They are at higher risk of adverse outcomes such as death compared with people who have stable housing. These numbers grew during COVID-19 because of the increased…
MAP & Knowledge Translation Program Implementation Science Series

in Implementation science

Ten virtual ‘flipped lectures’ followed by moderated group discussion sessions on implementation research methods for community-based programs. Lectures will explore methods relevant to a range of health domains with a focus on the optimization of equity and measurement of context in implementation research. The series runs from November 2024 – March 2025, one part series…
Tips and tricks for writing a plain language summary

in Dissemination

Download the full document here, from the SPOR Evidence Alliance website.
SPOR Evidence Alliance

in Rapid Review, Rapid Scoping Review, Scoping review, Systematic review, Systematic review with meta-analysis, Systematic review with network meta-analysis

Summary The Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Evidence Alliance is a partnership between researchers, patients and members of the public, healthcare providers, health system managers, policy-makers, and other decision-makers across Canada (and beyond) who are committed to building a Canadian health system that is increasingly informed and improved using the best available health research evidence.…
Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: Barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres

in Cancer, Genetics, Implementation science

Summary Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing can improve drug safety, improve how well a drug works, and reduce the risk of side effects. However, the use of PGx testing in Canadian children’s cancer centres has been limited. To address this gap, the aim of this study was to assess the barriers and facilitators to using PGx testing for…