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View article: The role of patients, caregivers, and communities in Learning Health Systems: a narrative review
The role of patients, caregivers, and communities in Learning Health Systems: a narrative review Open
Learning Health Systems (LHSs) seek to continuously generate and apply evidence in clinical practice. Most Canadian LHS models emphasize engagement with patients, caregivers, and communities (herein contributors). Yet, there is limited gui…
View article: Effectiveness of general practitioner-delivered nutrition care on dietary and health outcomes in adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review
Effectiveness of general practitioner-delivered nutrition care on dietary and health outcomes in adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review Open
Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition care delivered by general practitioners (GPs) compared with usual or no care on dietary and health outcomes in adults with diet-related chronic conditions or risk states and to examine …
View article: Designing eHealth Interventions for Pediatric Emergency Departments: Protocol for a Usability Testing Study With Youth, Parent, and Clinician Participants
Designing eHealth Interventions for Pediatric Emergency Departments: Protocol for a Usability Testing Study With Youth, Parent, and Clinician Participants Open
Background Usability tests provide important insight into user preferences, functional issues, and differences between target groups for health interventions and products. However, there is limited guidance on how to adapt the usability te…
View article: Estimated inpatient malnutrition prevalence, screening tool utilization, and dietitian referral rates across hospitals during extension of phase 2 of More-2-Eat
Estimated inpatient malnutrition prevalence, screening tool utilization, and dietitian referral rates across hospitals during extension of phase 2 of More-2-Eat Open
Summary: Background & Aims: Malnutrition is associated with increased hospital length of stay, disease burden, and healthcare costs. The Integrated Nutrition Pathway for Acute Care (INPAC) is a validated multi-step algorithm that includes …
View article: Designing eHealth Interventions for Pediatric Emergency Departments: Protocol for a Usability Testing Study With Youth, Parent, and Clinician Participants (Preprint)
Designing eHealth Interventions for Pediatric Emergency Departments: Protocol for a Usability Testing Study With Youth, Parent, and Clinician Participants (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Usability tests provide important insight into user preferences, functional issues, and differences between target groups for health interventions and products. However, there is limited guidance on how to adapt the usability t…
View article: Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families: A mixed-methods study protocol
Uncovering the wider impact of COVID-19 measures on the lives of children with complex care needs and their families: A mixed-methods study protocol Open
Existing barriers to care were exacerbated by the development and implementation of necessary public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children with complex care needs and their families represent a small portion of the pae…
View article: Harm reduction strategies in acute care for people who use alcohol and/or drugs: A scoping review
Harm reduction strategies in acute care for people who use alcohol and/or drugs: A scoping review Open
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 …
View article: How Can We Find Out What Indigenous Children and Their Families Need to Manage Weight? Lessons from Formative Nutrition Intervention Research with First Australians
How Can We Find Out What Indigenous Children and Their Families Need to Manage Weight? Lessons from Formative Nutrition Intervention Research with First Australians Open
In Australia, Indigenous children have rates of overweight and obesity 1.5 times those of non-Indigenous children. Culturally safe and effective nutrition interventions are needed for this group. This paper aims to describe a Community-bas…
View article: Current Trends in Care for Infants Diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Canada: A Discussion Paper
Current Trends in Care for Infants Diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Canada: A Discussion Paper Open
Introduction: Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a growing epidemic across the globe. Infants diagnosed often require resource-intensive nursing care and are at risk for future complex health conditions. A shift in approaches to care fo…
View article: Implementation strategies and outcome measures for advancing learning health systems: a mixed methods systematic review
Implementation strategies and outcome measures for advancing learning health systems: a mixed methods systematic review Open
Background Learning health systems strive to continuously integrate data and evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes and ensure value-based healthcare. While the LHS concept is gaining traction, the operationalization of LHSs is…
View article: Implementing Electronic Discharge Communication Tools in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Multicountry, Cross-Sectional Readiness Survey of Nurses and Physicians
Implementing Electronic Discharge Communication Tools in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Multicountry, Cross-Sectional Readiness Survey of Nurses and Physicians Open
Background Pediatric emergency departments (ED) in many countries are implementing electronic tools such as kiosks, mobile apps, and electronic patient portals, to improve the effectiveness of discharge communication. Objective This study …
View article: Using a learning health system framework to examine COVID-19 pandemic planning and response at a Canadian Health Centre
Using a learning health system framework to examine COVID-19 pandemic planning and response at a Canadian Health Centre Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique opportunity to explore how health systems adapt under rapid and constant change and develop a better understanding of health system transformation. Learning health systems (LHS) have …
View article: Electronic Discharge Communication Tools Used in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Systematic Review
Electronic Discharge Communication Tools Used in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Systematic Review Open
Background Electronic discharge communication tools (EDCTs) are increasingly common in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). These tools have been shown to improve patient-centered communication, support postdischarge care at home, and re…
View article: Identifying children with medical complexity in administrative datasets in a Canadian context: study protocol
Identifying children with medical complexity in administrative datasets in a Canadian context: study protocol Open
Introduction Children with medical complexity and their families are an important population of interest within the Canadian healthcare system. Despite representing less than 1% of the paediatric population, children with medical complexit…
View article: Electronic Discharge Communication Tools Used in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Electronic Discharge Communication Tools Used in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Electronic discharge communication tools (EDCTs) are increasingly common in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). These tools have been shown to improve patient-centered communication, support postdischarge care at home, and r…
View article: What implementation strategies and outcome measures are used to transform health care organizations into learning health systems? A mixed methods review protocol
What implementation strategies and outcome measures are used to transform health care organizations into learning health systems? A mixed methods review protocol Open
Background A learning health system framework provides an opportunity for health system restructuring to provide value-based health care. However, there is little evidence showing how to effectively implement a learning health system in pr…
View article: 9 Should we be providing food directly to patients in primary care? A systematic review of the literature
9 Should we be providing food directly to patients in primary care? A systematic review of the literature Open
Background The World Health Organization recommends all countries to facilitate healthy eating through primary care settings; recognised as one of the 'best buys' for improving the health of societies. However, health professionals face ba…
View article: Public health implications of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: a rapid scoping review
Public health implications of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: a rapid scoping review Open
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…
View article: Identifying harm reduction strategies for alcohol and drug-use in inpatient care settings and emergency departments: a scoping review protocol
Identifying harm reduction strategies for alcohol and drug-use in inpatient care settings and emergency departments: a scoping review protocol Open
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…
View article: How do healthcare providers support people with prediabetes to eat well? An in-depth, mixed-methods case study of provider practices
How do healthcare providers support people with prediabetes to eat well? An in-depth, mixed-methods case study of provider practices Open
HCPs value nutrition care, yet are limited by the healthcare system to provide comprehensive care to people with prediabetes.
View article: Public Health and Health Systems Impacts of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: A Rapid Scoping Review
Public Health and Health Systems Impacts of SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern: A Rapid Scoping Review Open
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…
View article: Transmission characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern Rapid Scoping Review
Transmission characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern Rapid Scoping Review Open
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…
View article: Enhancing graduate employability through targeting ePortfolios to employer expectations: A systematic scoping review
Enhancing graduate employability through targeting ePortfolios to employer expectations: A systematic scoping review Open
Electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) are increasingly being used in university degrees to showcase graduate employability. However, evidence on employers’ views and use of ePortfolios has not been synthesised. This study aimed to systematic…
View article: Providing food to patients in primary care to induce weight loss: a systematic literature review
Providing food to patients in primary care to induce weight loss: a systematic literature review Open
Purpose Primary care is the ideal setting to promote weight management, warranting innovative ways to support patients. This systematic review aimed to determine whether providing food to patients in primary care can help to reduce body we…
View article: Altered pain processing in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis of pain detection thresholds and pain modulation mechanisms
Altered pain processing in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis of pain detection thresholds and pain modulation mechanisms Open
The first signs of diabetic neuropathy typically result from small-diameter nerve fiber dysfunction. This review synthesized the evidence for small-diameter nerve fiber neuropathy measured via quantitative sensory testing (QST) in patients…
View article: Providing nutrition care to people with prediabetes is challenging: qualitative exploration of healthcare providers' views
Providing nutrition care to people with prediabetes is challenging: qualitative exploration of healthcare providers' views Open
Background: Prediabetes presents an opportunity for healthy lifestyle intervention, including nutrition care, to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Primary care is the optimal setting for providing nutrition care to patients. However, it …