More than a third of those over the age of 65 fall
each year, which can lead to devastating physical and
mental health consequences including functional
decline, decline in independence and self-efficacy,
morbidity, quality of life and risk of prolonged
hospitalization.(1) In Canada, falls are the number...
With the Canadian government set to introduce
legislation in the spring of 2017 to legalize the use of
cannabis, there is a need to plan for any health and
social challenges associated with this policy change.(1)
Though the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and
Regulation has produced a report outlinin...
A number of current pressures on the health system,
including an aging population, increased prevalence
of chronic and co-morbid conditions, and increasing
focus on patient self-management and patientcentred care, are driving interest in delivering care in new ways. With technology playing an increasingl...
Improvements in science, technology, nutrition and
social care have meant that with few exceptions,
populations in low-, medium- and high-income
countries are living longer, and this trend is expected to
continue into the future. This increase in life expectancy
has resulted in more people living with ch...
Total expenditure on health and long-term care is rising
across Canada and is predicted to continue rising over the
next decade.(1) The increased need for public resources to
be allocated to this sector is straining government budgets
and represents a major area of public concern.(1) This strain
is felt ...
Background: The objective of this work was to inform the design of a rapid response program to support evidence-informed decision-making in health policy and practice for the Americas region. Specifically, we focus on the following: (1) What are the best ethodological approaches for rapid reviews of the ...
Today, 1 percent of patients account for more than 20 percent of health care expenditures, and 5 percent account for nearly half of the nation’s spending on health care (Figure S-1) (Mitchell, 2016). Improving care management for this population while balancing quality and associated costs is at the fo...
Governments across the WHO European Region need to take urgent action to address the growing public health, inequality, economic and environmental challenges in order to achieve sustainable development (meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs) ...
This review focuses on existing immunization policies and practices for migrants and refugees and provides an overview of barriers and facilitators for access to and utilization of immunization services. Evidence was obtained by a scoping review of academic and grey literature in English and a further 11...
Evidence indicates that actions within four main themes (early child development, fair employment and decent work, social protection, and the living environment) are likely to have the greatest impact on the social determinants of health and health inequities. A systematic search and analysis of recommen...
