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View article: The implementation and evaluation of the Ontario COVID@Home Clinical Primary Care Pathway
The implementation and evaluation of the Ontario COVID@Home Clinical Primary Care Pathway Open
Background The COVID@Home Clinical Care Pathway (the Pathway) was developed and implemented as an evidence-based remote monitoring clinical care pathway for the integrated management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the province o…
View article: Team approach to polypharmacy evaluation and reduction: feasibility randomized trial of a structured clinical pathway to reduce polypharmacy
Team approach to polypharmacy evaluation and reduction: feasibility randomized trial of a structured clinical pathway to reduce polypharmacy Open
Background Polypharmacy is associated with poorer health outcomes in older adults. Other than the associated multimorbidity, factors contributing to this association could include medication adverse effects and interactions, difficulties i…
View article: Health TAPESTRY Ontario: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial Testing Implementation and Reproducibility
Health TAPESTRY Ontario: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial Testing Implementation and Reproducibility Open
We found Health TAPESTRY was successfully implemented for patients in diverse primary care practices; however, implementation did not reproduce the effect on hospitalizations and physical activity found in the initial randomized controlled…
View article: Association between frailty, chronic conditions and socioeconomic status in community-dwelling older adults attending primary care: a cross-sectional study using practice-based research network data
Association between frailty, chronic conditions and socioeconomic status in community-dwelling older adults attending primary care: a cross-sectional study using practice-based research network data Open
Objectives Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome of loss of reserves in energy, physical ability, cognition and general health. Primary care is key in preventing and managing frailty, mindful of the social dimensions that contribute to it…
View article: Linking Patients’ Goals and Priorities to Recommendations for Medication Changes in a Polypharmacy-Focused Structured Clinical Pathway
Linking Patients’ Goals and Priorities to Recommendations for Medication Changes in a Polypharmacy-Focused Structured Clinical Pathway Open
Polypharmacy is associated with poorer health outcomes in older adults. It is challenging to minimize the harmful effects of medications while maximizing benefits of single-disease-focused recommendations. Integrating patient input can bal…
View article: “Primary care is primary care”: Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore the implementation of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario
“Primary care is primary care”: Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore the implementation of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario Open
Background In Ontario, Canada, healthcare for transgender individuals is accessed through primary care; however, there are a limited number of practitioners providing transgender care, and patients are often on waiting lists and/or traveli…
View article: Exploring the implementation and delivery of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario: case study protocol
Exploring the implementation and delivery of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario: case study protocol Open
Background: Historically transgender adults have experienced barriers in accessing primary care services. In Ontario, Canada, health care for transgender adults is accessed through primary care; however, a limited number of practitioners p…
View article: Primary Care for Transgender Individuals: A Review of the Literature Reflecting a Canadian Perspective
Primary Care for Transgender Individuals: A Review of the Literature Reflecting a Canadian Perspective Open
Literature related to transgender health in adults has focused on definitions, hormone therapy, and transgender-sensitive care provision. Further understanding is needed on the delivery of primary care for transgender adults. The aim of th…
View article: Primary Care for Transgender Individuals: A Review of the Literature Reflecting a Canadian Perspective
Primary Care for Transgender Individuals: A Review of the Literature Reflecting a Canadian Perspective Open
Literature related to transgender health in adults has focused on definitions, hormone therapy, and transgender-sensitive care provision. Further understanding is needed on the delivery of primary care for transgender adults. The aim of th…
View article: “Primary care is primary care”: Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore the implementation of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario
“Primary care is primary care”: Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore the implementation of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario Open
Background In Ontario, Canada, healthcare for transgender individuals is accessed through primary care; however, there are a limited number of practitioners providing transgender care, and patients are often on waiting lists and/or traveli…
View article: Exploring the implementation and delivery of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario: case study protocol
Exploring the implementation and delivery of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario: case study protocol Open
Background: Historically transgender adults have experienced barriers in accessing primary care services. In Ontario, Canada, health care for transgender adults is accessed through primary care; however, a limited number of practitioners p…
View article: A Web-Based Social Network Tool (GENIE) for Supporting Self-management Among High Users of the Health Care System: Feasibility and Usability Study
A Web-Based Social Network Tool (GENIE) for Supporting Self-management Among High Users of the Health Care System: Feasibility and Usability Study Open
Background Primary care providers are well positioned to foster self-management through linking patients to community-based health and social services (HSSs). This study evaluated a web-based tool—GENIE (Generating Engagement in Network In…
View article: A Web-Based Social Network Tool (GENIE) for Supporting Self-management Among High Users of the Health Care System: Feasibility and Usability Study (Preprint)
A Web-Based Social Network Tool (GENIE) for Supporting Self-management Among High Users of the Health Care System: Feasibility and Usability Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Primary care providers are well positioned to foster self-management through linking patients to community-based health and social services (HSSs). This study evaluated a web-based tool—GENIE (Generating Engagement in Network I…
View article: Exploring primary care providers’ understandings of body image in patient care
Exploring primary care providers’ understandings of body image in patient care Open
Research has shown that healthcare providers lack confidence in having the knowledge needed to have conversations about body image with their patients. No research to date has explicitly explored how providers in primary healthcare underst…
View article: Health TAPESTRY Ontario: protocol for a randomized controlled trial to test reproducibility and implementation
Health TAPESTRY Ontario: protocol for a randomized controlled trial to test reproducibility and implementation Open
Background Health TAPESTRY (Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: STRengthening qualitY) aims to help people stay healthier for longer where they live by providing person-focused care through the integration of four key program compon…
View article: Primary Care for Transgender Individuals: A Review of the Literature Reflecting a Canadian Perspective
Primary Care for Transgender Individuals: A Review of the Literature Reflecting a Canadian Perspective Open
Literature related to transgender health in adults has focused on definitions, hormone therapy, and transgender-sensitive care provision. Further understanding is needed on the delivery of primary care for transgender adults. The aim of th…
View article: Health TAPESTRY Ontario: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Reproducibility and Implementation
Health TAPESTRY Ontario: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Reproducibility and Implementation Open
Background: Health TAPESTRY (Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: STRengthening qualitY) aims to help people stay healthier for longer where they live by providing person-focused care through the integration of four key program compo…
View article: Health TAPESTRY Ontario: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Reproducibility and Implementation
Health TAPESTRY Ontario: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Reproducibility and Implementation Open
Background: Health TAPESTRY (Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: STRengthening qualitY) aims to help people stay healthier for longer where they live by providing person-focused care through the integration of four key program compo…
View article: Models of Care and Team Activities in the Delivery of Transgender Primary Care: An Ontario Case Study
Models of Care and Team Activities in the Delivery of Transgender Primary Care: An Ontario Case Study Open
Purpose: Transgender individuals experience barriers accessing primary care. In Ontario, primary care is delivered through a variety of delivery models. Literature supports team delivery of primary care for transgender individuals, yet lit…
View article: The Role of Primary Care in a Pandemic: Reflections During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
The Role of Primary Care in a Pandemic: Reflections During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada Open
As COVID-19 cases began to rise in Ontario, Canada, in March 2020, increasing surge capacity in hospitals and intensive care units became a large focus of preparations. As part of these preparations, primary care physicians were ready to b…
View article: Exploring the implementation and delivery of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario: case study protocol
Exploring the implementation and delivery of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario: case study protocol Open
Background: Historically transgender adults have experienced barriers in accessing primary care services. In Ontario, Canada, health care for transgender adults is accessed through primary care; however, a limited number of practitioners p…
View article: Health TAPESTRY Ontario: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Replicability and Implementation
Health TAPESTRY Ontario: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Replicability and Implementation Open
Background: Health TAPESTRY (Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: STRengthening qualitY) aims to help people stay healthier for longer where they live by providing person-focused care through the integration of four key program compo…
View article: Perceptions of older adults in Ontario, Canada on the implementation and impact of a primary care programme, Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY): a descriptive qualitative study
Perceptions of older adults in Ontario, Canada on the implementation and impact of a primary care programme, Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY): a descriptive qualitative study Open
Objectives The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of older adults on the implementation and impact of Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY), a multicomponent primary care programme …
View article: Combining volunteers and primary care teamwork to support health goals and needs of older adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Combining volunteers and primary care teamwork to support health goals and needs of older adults: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial Open
Health TAPESTRY did not improve the primary outcome of goal attainment but showed signals of shifting care from reactive to active preventive care. Further evaluation will help in understanding effective components, costs and consequences …
View article: “Primary care is primary care”: Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore the implementation of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario
“Primary care is primary care”: Use of Normalization Process Theory to explore the implementation of primary care services for transgender individuals in Ontario Open
Primary care services for transgender individuals can and should be delivered in all models of primary care. Training and awareness for healthcare practitioners are needed to develop capacity in providing primary care to transgender indivi…
View article: ‘I think this medicine actually killed my wife’: patient and family perspectives on shared decision-making to optimize medications and safety
‘I think this medicine actually killed my wife’: patient and family perspectives on shared decision-making to optimize medications and safety Open
Background: This study explored the perspectives and experiences from patients and families around how patient/family preferences and priorities are considered in medication-related discussions and decisions within the healthcare system. M…
View article: Legacy Drug-Prescribing Patterns in Primary Care
Legacy Drug-Prescribing Patterns in Primary Care Open
The phenomenon of legacy prescribing appears prevalent. These data demonstrate the potential of legacy prescribing to contribute to unnecessary polypharmacy, providing an opportunity for system-level intervention in primary care with enorm…