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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Canadian healthcare workforce: a rapid evidence synthesis of key considerations, lessons learned, and promising practices to address the healthcare workforce crisis Open

Gail Tomblin Murphy, Tara Sampalli, Andrea Carson, Mark Embrett, Meaghan Sim , et al. · 2025

This review highlights a significant gap in literature regarding evaluated interventions to address healthcare workforce challenges during the pandemic. While numerous sources document the adverse impacts on healthcare workers, detailed re…

Identifying Factors That Influence How Pediatric Patients or Their Caregivers Decide to Present to an Emergency Department: A Scoping Review Protocol Open

Emily Devereaux, Leah Boulos, Audrey Steenbeek, Emily Gard Marshall, Janet Curran · 2025

Objective: To map and describe the extent and type of evidence in relation to factors that influence how pediatric patients or their caregivers decide to present to an emergency department (ED). Introduction: Studies in countries with univ…

Goal‐oriented practices in youth mental health and wellbeing settings: A scoping review and thematic analysis of empirical evidence Open

Jenna Jacob, Lori Wozney, Hanne Weie Oddli, Charlie Duncan, Jill Chorney , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine Sociology

Introduction Goal‐oriented practices involve practitioners working collaboratively with clients to identify, develop and focus on objectives for the therapeutic work. It has been suggested that the key mechanism underpinning goal‐oriented …

Barriers and enablers to implementing interprofessional primary care teams: a narrative review of the literature using the consolidated framework for implementation research Open

Amy Grant, Julia Kontak, Elizabeth Jeffers, Beverley Lawson, Adrian MacKenzie , et al. · 2024

Medicine Political science Computer science

Background Interprofessional primary care teams have been introduced across Canada to improve access (e.g., a regular primary care provider, timely access to care when needed) to and quality of primary care. However, the quality and speed …

Harm reduction strategies in acute care for people who use alcohol and/or drugs: A scoping review Open

Daniel Crowther, Janet Curran, Mari Somerville, Doug Sinclair, Lori Wozney , et al. · 2023

Medicine Psychology Political science

Background People who use alcohol and/or drugs (PWUAD) are at higher risk of infectious disease, experiencing stigma, and recurrent hospitalization. Further, they have a higher likelihood of death once hospitalized when compared to people …

Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review Open

Leah Boulos, Janet Curran, Allyson Gallant, Helen Wong, Catie Johnson , et al. · 2023

Computer science Medicine Sociology

This rapid systematic review of evidence asks whether (i) wearing a face mask, (ii) one type of mask over another and (iii) mandatory mask policies can reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, either in community-based or healthcar…

Exercise treatments for chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis Open

Jill A. Hayden, Rachel Ogilvie, Shazia Kashif, Sareen Singh, Leah Boulos , et al. · 2023

Medicine Psychology

Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. The objectives of this systematic review, conducted using a collaborative review model, are to:. Assess the effectiveness of exercise trea…

Organizational and Institutional Initiatives for the Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement of Black Nurses in the Canadian Healthcare System: A Rapid Review Protocol Open

Keisha Jefferies, Andrea Carson, Meaghan Sim, Leah Boulos, Tara Sampalli , et al. · 2023

Political science Medicine Psychology

Introduction: In response to protests for racial justice, several organizations and institutions have made public declarations denouncing anti-Black racism. One prominent sector emphasizing their commitment to addressing anti-Black racism …

Barriers and enablers to implementing Interprofessional Collaborative Teams in Primary Care: A narrative review of the literature using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Open

Amy Grant, Julia Kontak, Elizabeth Jeffers, Beverley Lawson, Adrian MacKenzie , et al. · 2023

Medicine Political science Computer science

Background Interprofessional collaborative teams (teams) have been introduced across Canada to improve access to and quality of primary care. However, the quality and speed of team implementation has been challenging and has not kept pace …

Continuous Ultrafiltration Enhances Recovery After Adult Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open

Joel Bierer, David Horné, Roger Stanzel, Mark J. Henderson, Leah Boulos , et al. · 2023

Medicine

Continuous forms of ultrafiltration enhance recovery after adult cardiac surgery by reducing ICU LOS, ventilation time, and incidence of pneumonia. A multicentre randomized trial could confirm and generalize these findings.

The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) Bridge Process: An Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach to Address Priority Health Issues and Increase Collaborative Research in Nova Scotia, Canada Open

Julia Kontak, Amy Grant, Elizabeth Jeffers, Leah Boulos, Juanna Ricketts , et al. · 2023

Business Computer science Psychology

Background: There is evidence of the benefits of integrated knowledge translation (IKT), yet there is limited research outlining the purpose of a knowledge broker (KB) within this approach. The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) acts as a K…

Appendix 2 - Excluded studies from Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review Open

Leah Boulos, Janet Curran, Allyson Gallant, Helen Wong, Catie Johnson , et al. · 2023

Computer science Medicine

This rapid systematic review of evidence asks whether (i) wearing a face mask, (ii) one type of mask over another and (iii) mandatory mask policies can reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, either in community-based or healthcar…

Appendix 6 - Supporting data from Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review Open

Leah Boulos, Janet Curran, Allyson Gallant, Helen Wong, Catie Johnson , et al. · 2023

Computer science Medicine Sociology

This rapid systematic review of evidence asks whether (i) wearing a face mask, (ii) one type of mask over another and (iii) mandatory mask policies can reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, either in community-based or healthcar…

Supporting data - Figures 2-4 from Effectiveness of face masks for reducing transmission of SARS-CoV-2: a rapid systematic review Open

Leah Boulos, Janet Curran, Allyson Gallant, Helen Wong, Catie Johnson , et al. · 2023

Computer science Medicine Sociology

This rapid systematic review of evidence asks whether (i) wearing a face mask, (ii) one type of mask over another and (iii) mandatory mask policies can reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, either in community-based or healthcar…

Patient perspectives on primary care for multimorbidity: An integrative review Open

Elaine Moody, Ruth Martin‐Misener, Larry Baxter, Leah Boulos, Fred Burge , et al. · 2022

Psychology Medicine Computer science

Introduction Improving healthcare for people with multiple chronic or ongoing conditions is receiving increased attention, particularly due to the growing number of people experiencing multimorbidity (MM) and concerns about the sustainabil…

Knowledge translation strategies for policy and action focused on sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and well-being: a rapid scoping review Open

Janet Curran, Allyson Gallant, Helen Wong, Hwayeon Danielle Shin, Robin Urquhart , et al. · 2022

Medicine Political science Biology

Objective The aim of this study was to identify knowledge translation (KT) strategies aimed at improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) and well-being. Design Rapid scoping review. Search str…

Public health implications of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: a rapid scoping review Open

Mari Somerville, Janet Curran, Justine Dol, Leah Boulos, Lynora Saxinger , et al. · 2021

Medicine Political science

Objectives The four SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC; Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta) identified by May 2021 are highly transmissible, yet little is known about their impact on public health measures. We aimed to synthesise evidence relat…

Women’s experiences of safety apps for sexualized violence: a narrative scoping review Open

Nicole Doria, Christine Ausman, Susan K. Wilson, Annalisa Consalvo, Jad Sinno , et al. · 2021

Medicine Political science Sociology

Background Sexualized violence against women is a significant human rights problem worldwide. Safety apps have the capacity to provide women with resources to prevent or respond to experiences of sexualized violence. Methods The aim of the…

Use of environmental scans in health services delivery research: a scoping review Open

Patricia Charlton, Terri Kean, Rebecca Liu, Daniel A. Nagel, Rima Azar , et al. · 2021

Medicine

Objective To examine the extent and nature of evidence on the use of the environmental scan (ES) in the health services delivery literature. Design Scoping review. Methods This scoping review followed the five-stage scoping review methodol…

Barriers To and Strategies To Address COVID-19 Testing and Testing Hesitancy: A Rapid Scoping Review Open

Meaghan Sim, Hilary A. T. Caldwell, Kathryn Stone, Leah Boulos, Ziwa Yu , et al. · 2021

Medicine Computer science Political science

Background : Testing is a foundational component of any COVID-19 management strategy; however, emerging evidence suggests that barriers and hesitancy to COVID-19 testing may affect uptake or participation and often these are multiple and i…

Identifying harm reduction strategies for alcohol and drug-use in inpatient care settings and emergency departments: a scoping review protocol Open

Janet Curran, Mari Somerville, Leah Boulos, Alexander Caudarella, Daniel Crowther , et al. · 2021

Medicine Psychology Economics

Introduction People who use alcohol and/or drugs (PWUAD) are at high risk of medical complications, frequent hospitalisation and drug-related death following discharge from inpatient settings and emergency departments (EDs). Harm reduction…

Public Health and Health Systems Impacts of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: A Rapid Scoping Review Open

Janet Curran, Justine Dol, Leah Boulos, Mari Somerville, Holly McCulloch · 2021

Medicine Political science Art

Background As of April 2021, three SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC: B.1.1.7, B.1.351 and P.1) have been detected in over 132 countries. Increased transmissibility of VOC has implications for public health measures and health system arr…

Transmission characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern Rapid Scoping Review Open

Janet Curran, Justine Dol, Leah Boulos, Mari Somerville, Holly McCulloch , et al. · 2021

Medicine Geography Biology

Background As of March 2021, three SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have been identified (B.1.1.7, B.1.351 and P.1) and been detected in over 111 countries. Despite their widespread circulation, little is known about their transmission…

Search methods for prognostic factor systematic reviews: a methodologic investigation Open

Leah Boulos, Rachel Ogilvie, Jill A. Hayden · 2021

Medicine Computer science Psychology

Objective: This study retroactively investigated the search methods used in the 2019 Hayden et al. study, one of the first systematic reviews of prognostic factors that was published in the Cochrane Library. The review was designed to addr…

Additional file 1 of Women’s experiences of safety apps for sexualized violence: a narrative scoping review Open

Nicole Doria, Christine Ausman, Susan K. Wilson, Annalisa Consalvo, Jad Sinno , et al. · 2021

Psychology Computer science Art

Additional file 1.

Rapid review methods more challenging during COVID-19: commentary with a focus on 8 knowledge synthesis steps Open

Andrea C. Tricco, Chantelle Garritty, Leah Boulos, Craig Lockwood, Michael Wilson , et al. · 2020

Medicine Computer science Psychology

What is new?Key findings•Guidance is available on the conduct of rapid reviews. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has created several unique challenges.•Challenges to the conduct of rapid reviews include the urgency of the request from decisi…

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