Category: Method
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Scoping review of machine learning tools in hospital settings
Scoping review of ML tools in hospital settings. The goal of this study was to identify machine learning tools (ML) in hospital settings and how they were implemented to inform decision-making for patient care through a scoping review. They found limited evidence related to the implementation of ML tools to assist clinicians with patient healthcare…
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Fascia iliaca blocks in hip fracture care
We conducted a barriers and facilitators assessment and developed an implementation plan for the use of FI Blocks as pain management for hip fracture patients at St. Michael’s. We also assisted with the development of an education tool for patients on FI Blocks and a tool for Emergency Department nurses on their role in the…
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Impact of HPV-related diseases among males on healthcare cost in Ontario
The objective of this study is to address the public health policy question “What will be the impact of male vaccination strategies on the long-term burden of HPV infections and associated precancer and cancer among MSM?”
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WHO Rapid Review Guide
Overview Policy-makers require valid evidence to support time-sensitive decisions regarding the coverage, quality, efficiency, and equity of health systems. Systematic reviews and other types of evidence syntheses are increasingly employed to inform policy-making and produce guidance for health systems. However, the time and cost to produce a systematic review is often a barrier to its…
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Systematic Review Process Map
This tool was developed by the St. Michael’s hospital KT program. We have a defined and rigorous process for all our systematic reviews. This process map tool takes you through the steps to conduct a systematic review. Download the process map here.
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Synthesi.SR
Synthesi.SR is an online tool developed by the Knowledge Translation Program to assist reviewers with screening titles/abstracts and full-text reports of relevant studies to be included in knowledge synthesis.
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Economic analysis of enhanced syphilis screening among HIV-positive men
To compare the cost and effect of the intervention in the ESSAHM trial (opt-out standing orders for syphilis serological testing with HIV viral loads) versus the control condition (the maintenance of current, provider-initiated syphilis testing practice) from the perspective of the Ministry of Health (MoH). This project will be a secondary data analysis of a…