Archives: Project
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Sustainability of NIH-funded Implementation Projects
Summary Failure to sustain implementation of health interventions has implications on cost and patient care, and diminishes trust and support for future implementation. We aimed to determine if projects funded through National Institutes of Health Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (DIRH) Study Section of the Research Project Grants (R01) considered or planned for sustainability.…
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Best practices and common challenges with implementing appropriate prescribing and use initiatives worldwide: A qualitative content analysis
Summary Canada does not currently have a national strategy to address optimal prescribing of medications, however there are several initiatives across the country and worldwide aimed at improving appropriate prescribing of medications. The purpose of this study was to describe the various organizations that are conducting work in appropriate use (AU) to understand the types…
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Primary and Integrated Health Care Innovations (PIHCI) network summary report and infographic
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…
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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),…
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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…
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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…