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View article: Frameworks and models that promote Métis health: a narrative review
Frameworks and models that promote Métis health: a narrative review Open
Culture is a determinant of health for Indigenous peoples, providing a sense of belonging, strengthening resilience, and promoting wellness. Consequently, there is growing interest in exploring the relationship between Métis (distinct Indi…
View article: Gathering Voices from Patients, Families, and Communities: A University and Health System Partnership
Gathering Voices from Patients, Families, and Communities: A University and Health System Partnership Open
Background: This novel university and health system initiative was designed to meet two needs: ) the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) challenge to gather healthcare experience data from underserved communities, and 2) the university stu…
View article: Integrating Patient Reported Data into Primary Care Networks in Saskatchewan
Integrating Patient Reported Data into Primary Care Networks in Saskatchewan Open
To ensure patient priorities are driving health system decision making, a team co-led by patient and family partners developed and implemented systems to collect patient experience data in four Saskatchewan health networks. The Saskatchewa…
View article: Who Said What Now and How? Evaluating Saskatchewan's Patient-Reported Measures in Primary Care
Who Said What Now and How? Evaluating Saskatchewan's Patient-Reported Measures in Primary Care Open
Background: A team of patient partners, researchers, and health system collaborators evaluated the pilot implementation of patient reported metrics in primary care health networks in Saskatchewan, Canada with the intent to recommend best p…
View article: The colliding cultures of healthcare systems and academic research: the role of research teams
The colliding cultures of healthcare systems and academic research: the role of research teams Open
Background: The imperative to conduct relevant and responsive research to improve healthcare for patients, families, and communities, means researchers must develop best practices to work in concert with the health system research needs. A…
View article: Transforming Health through Integrated Care. A Canadian collective research platform.
Transforming Health through Integrated Care. A Canadian collective research platform. Open
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) launched a strategic research funding program called Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC). This initiative is a bold step forward to address the very complex challenges associat…
View article: Cancer Prevention and Cultural Continuity for Métis Peoples in Canada: A Scoping Review
Cancer Prevention and Cultural Continuity for Métis Peoples in Canada: A Scoping Review Open
The purpose of this scoping review was to map the literature on the relationship between cultural continuity and health among Métis people as well as how this knowledge could be translated into cancer prevention initiatives. We included an…
View article: Understanding the impact of a residential housing program for people living with HIV/AIDS: results from a realist evaluation
Understanding the impact of a residential housing program for people living with HIV/AIDS: results from a realist evaluation Open
Background In Canada, the Public Health Agency surveillance of new HIV cases has demonstrated annual increasing rates since 2020. The rates of new HIV cases are highest in the province of Saskatchewan. Objectives The aim of the project was…
View article: Sepsis screening protocol implementation: a clinician-validated rapid realist review
Sepsis screening protocol implementation: a clinician-validated rapid realist review Open
Introduction The failed or partial implementation of clinical practices negatively impacts patient safety and increases systemic inefficiencies. Implementation of sepsis screening guidelines has been undertaken in many settings with mixed …
View article: Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Saskatchewan, Canada: A Developmental Evaluation Approach
Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Saskatchewan, Canada: A Developmental Evaluation Approach Open
Background The Developmental Evaluation of a COVID-19 vaccination program was an early response to assess a complex emergent mass vaccination program to support learning and adaptation. Objective The primary objective of a multi-disciplina…
View article: “Somebody That can Meet you on Your Level:” Cancer Survivors’ Perspectives on the Role of Indigenous Patient Navigators in Cancer Care
“Somebody That can Meet you on Your Level:” Cancer Survivors’ Perspectives on the Role of Indigenous Patient Navigators in Cancer Care Open
Background Cancer incidence has increased for First Nations and Métis Peoples in Canada over recent years. Despite a growing cancer burden, there remain challenges to accessing culturally appropriate and quality care in Saskatchewan. Objec…
View article: COVID-19 Containment in Indigenous Communities in North-West Saskatchewan: Community and Multi-Sectoral Stakeholder Perspectives
COVID-19 Containment in Indigenous Communities in North-West Saskatchewan: Community and Multi-Sectoral Stakeholder Perspectives Open
In the spring of 2020, remote Indigenous communities in the far north-western region of Saskatchewan, Canada, experienced a COVID-19 outbreak that required the collaboration of local leaders, Indigenous governments, and other multi-sectora…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Recipients in Saskatchewan: A Patient-Oriented Realist Evaluation
COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Recipients in Saskatchewan: A Patient-Oriented Realist Evaluation Open
Background: When the COVID-19 vaccination program started in Saskatchewan, Canada, there was a need to understand what worked or did not work during the vaccination pilot phase that took place in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert to pla…
View article: Evaluating a learning health system initiative: Lessons learned during <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Evaluating a learning health system initiative: Lessons learned during <span>COVID</span>‐19 in Saskatchewan, Canada Open
Introduction Evaluating a learning health system (LHS) encourages continuous system improvement and collaboration within the healthcare system. Although LHS is a widely accepted concept, there is little knowledge about evaluating an LHS. T…
View article: Virtual surgical consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a patient-oriented, cross-sectional study using telephone interviews
Virtual surgical consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a patient-oriented, cross-sectional study using telephone interviews Open
We found that virtual consultations are an effective and efficient way to deliver surgical care but are not appropriate for every situation and cannot completely replace face-to-face interactions. Our study identified the advantages and di…
View article: Community and Public Health Responses to a COVID-19 Outbreak in North-west Saskatchewan: Challenges, Successes, and Lessons Learned
Community and Public Health Responses to a COVID-19 Outbreak in North-west Saskatchewan: Challenges, Successes, and Lessons Learned Open
In spring 2020, Indigenous communities in north-west Saskatchewan, Canada, experienced the first significant outbreak of COVID-19. Through the collective efforts of public health measures by local, provincial, federal, and community partne…
View article: Facilitators and Barriers to Clinical Pathway Uptake and Utilization Among Primary Care Providers in Saskatchewan - A Qualitative Study
Facilitators and Barriers to Clinical Pathway Uptake and Utilization Among Primary Care Providers in Saskatchewan - A Qualitative Study Open
Purpose Clinical Pathways (CPWs) are multidisciplinary, evidence-based, complex interventions designed to standardize patient care. In Saskatchewan, development, implementation and evaluation of the seven provincial CPWs (Hip & Knee, Spine…
View article: Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review
Exploring Indigenous Traditional Healing programs in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: A scoping review Open
This study demonstrated the various ways Indigenous Traditional Healing practices are supported within the mainstream healthcare systems in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Indigenous Traditional Healing practices can be utilized as eit…
View article: Sâkipakâwin: Assessing Indigenous Cancer Supports in Saskatchewan Using a Strength-Based Approach
Sâkipakâwin: Assessing Indigenous Cancer Supports in Saskatchewan Using a Strength-Based Approach Open
Given that the health care system for Indigenous people tends to be complex, fragmented, and multi-jurisdictional, their cancer experiences may be especially difficult. This needs assessment study examined system-level barriers and communi…
View article: Métis Peoples and Cancer: A Scoping Review of Literature, Programs, Policies and Educational Material in Canada
Métis Peoples and Cancer: A Scoping Review of Literature, Programs, Policies and Educational Material in Canada Open
Much of the existing Indigenous cancer research focuses on First Nation populations or reports on pan-Indigenous data that include First Nations, Métis, and Inuit metrics together, which fails to capture the distinct lived realities, exper…
View article: Developing a patient-oriented realist evaluation for COVID-19 vaccine implementation in Saskatchewan: a methodologic framework
Developing a patient-oriented realist evaluation for COVID-19 vaccine implementation in Saskatchewan: a methodologic framework Open
This protocol describes how we developed a final program theory for COVID-19 vaccination implementation with patient and family partners to show for whom, under what circumstances, how and why Saskatchewan's COVID-19 vaccination program ha…
View article: Service providers’ perceptions of support needs for Indigenous cancer patients in Saskatchewan: a needs assessment
Service providers’ perceptions of support needs for Indigenous cancer patients in Saskatchewan: a needs assessment Open
Background In Saskatchewan, Canada, Indigenous cancer care services at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels are intended to improve quality care but can result in a complex, fragmented, and multi-jurisdictional health care system.…
View article: Combined lumbar spine MRI and CT appropriateness checklist: a quality improvement project in Saskatchewan, Canada
Combined lumbar spine MRI and CT appropriateness checklist: a quality improvement project in Saskatchewan, Canada Open
Background As rates of advanced imaging for lower back pain (LBP) continue to increase, there is a need to ensure the appropriateness of imaging. Objective The goal of this project was to reduce the number of inappropriate magnetic resonan…
View article: Developing a rapid evidence response to<scp>COVID</scp>‐19: The collaborative approach of Saskatchewan, Canada
Developing a rapid evidence response to<span>COVID</span>‐19: The collaborative approach of Saskatchewan, Canada Open
Introduction The COVID‐19 Evidence Support Team (CEST) was a provincial initiative that combined the support of policymakers, researchers, and clinical practitioners to initiate a new learning health cycle (LHS) in response to the pandemic…
View article: Understanding the impact of a residential housing programme for people living with HIV/AIDS: a realist evaluation protocol
Understanding the impact of a residential housing programme for people living with HIV/AIDS: a realist evaluation protocol Open
Introduction Housing instability and homelessness are significant barriers to medical treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS. For these individuals, lack of stable housing and stigma is associated with insufficient access to care, poor …
View article: Development of a Patient-Oriented Intervention to Support Patient-Provider Conversations about Unnecessary Lower Back Pain Imaging
Development of a Patient-Oriented Intervention to Support Patient-Provider Conversations about Unnecessary Lower Back Pain Imaging Open
Background: despite the efforts of multiple stakeholders to promote appropriate care throughout the healthcare system, studies show that two out of three lower back pain (LBP) patients expect to receive imaging. We used the Choosing Wisely…
View article: Service Providers’ Perceptions of Support Needs for Indigenous Cancer Patients in Saskatchewan: A Needs Assessment
Service Providers’ Perceptions of Support Needs for Indigenous Cancer Patients in Saskatchewan: A Needs Assessment Open
Background: In Saskatchewan, Canada, Indigenous cancer care services at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels are intended to improve quality care but can result in a complex, fragmented, and multi-jurisdictional health care system…
View article: Service Providers’ Perceptions of Support Needs for Indigenous Cancer Patients in Saskatchewan: a Needs Assessment
Service Providers’ Perceptions of Support Needs for Indigenous Cancer Patients in Saskatchewan: a Needs Assessment Open
Background: In Saskatchewan, Canada, Indigenous cancer care services at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels are intended to improve quality care but can result in a complex, fragmented, and multi-jurisdictional health care system…
View article: Decisions on cancer care by Indigenous peoples in Alberta and Saskatchewan: a narrative analysis
Decisions on cancer care by Indigenous peoples in Alberta and Saskatchewan: a narrative analysis Open
The vignettes demonstrate the similarities and differences among Indigenous people with cancer from other countries. A primary feature is that family members play a central role in participants' cancer treatment decisions. While some parti…