Category: Implementation science
-
Implementation of Vaccine+: A co-created intervention to improve vaccine confidence among long-term care and retirement home staff in Ontario
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
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
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…
-
Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: Barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres
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…
-
Infographics
We have partnered with local, regional, and national knowledge users to co-create infographics and other tools to support evidence-based decision-making. See below for a sample of some of the tools we have co-developed and get in touch with us if you have an idea for a tool of your own. Fascia Iliaca Nerve Compartment Block…
-
Knowledge To Action Model
The evidence to practice gap is the gap between research evidence being produced to being used in practice. Research has shown that this time gap can be more than 17 years!1, 2 This often means that patients are not receiving care in line with the best available scientific evidence. Using knowledge translation methods can significantly…
-
FindTMF
Theories, models and frameworks (TMF) are key to any implementation/knowledge translation project or initiative. This tool is designed to identify appropriate TMF and is intended for use by individuals who are involved in supporting implementation practice activities. Currently, the tool includes models and frameworks; a further iteration of the tool will incorporate theories.
-
Ready, Set, Change!
This is a decision support tool to help implementers select the most applicable readiness for change assessment measure.