Primary healthcare includes first-contact services
delivered by a range of providers. Most commonly in
Canada these providers are general practitioners and
family physicians. However, increasingly these providers
can also include nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and
telephone advice lines, among others....
While the term “civil society” is in widespread use in
many countries, particularly in low- and middle-income
countries, in some countries (such as Canada) the terms
“voluntary organization,” “non-governmental
organization,” and “advocacy group” are much more
commonly used.(1) The term ...
This evidence brief mobilizes both global and local
research evidence about a problem, three options
for addressing the problem, and key
implementation considerations. Whenever
possible, the evidence brief summarizes research
evidence drawn from systematic reviews of the
research literature and occasiona...
Problems underlying the current organization of diabetes management in Ontario that may be affecting the
overall accessibility and comprehensiveness of effective diabetes management can be understood by
considering: 1) the nature and burden of diabetes that the healthcare system must manage; 2) the effec...
Chronic pain is a serious health problem given its
prevalence, associated disability, impact on quality of
life, and the costs associated with the extensive use of
healthcare services by people living with chronic
pain.(1) In Canada, some investments have been made
to strengthen chronic pain management. ...
Nurse staffing makes a critical difference to patients. Research reveals a close link between inappropriate nurse staffing levels and higher rates of unwanted outcomes for patients. This report highlights evidence-informed recommendations for improvements in patient outcomes through advancements in nurse...
Baumann, Andrea;
Brien-Pallas, Linda O;
Armstrong-Stassen, Marjorie;
Blythe, Jennifer;
Bourbonnais, Ren e;
Cameron, Sheila;
Doran, Diane Irvine;
Kerr, Michael;
Hall, Linda McGillis;
Vzina, Michel;
Butt, Michelle;
Ryan, Leila.
The Canadian healthcare system is facinga nursing shortage that threatens patientcare. Many nurses, physically and mentallyexhausted, quit; employers can t fill thosevacancies, while paradoxically other nursescan t find secure jobs with hours that suitthem. Meanwhile, nursing schools can't keepup with th...
