Knowledge Summaries


SPOT 1

Mythbusters is a series of research summaries revealing the research evidence contrary to accepted wisdom in Canadian healthcare debates.

Myth: Whole-body screening is an effective way to detect hidden cancers

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Myth: Whole-body screening is an effective way to detect hidden cancers (2009)

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SPOT 2

The Executive Training for Research Application (EXTRA) program develops capacity and leadership to optimize the use of research evidence in managing Canadian healthcare organizations.

Become an EXTRA fellow

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Become an EXTRA fellow (0)

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SPOT 3

Evidence Boost is a series of research summaries that looks at healthcare issues where research indicates a preferred course of action in health services management and policy.

Performance reporting to help organizations promote quality improvement

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Performance reporting to help organizations promote quality improvement (2008)

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Insight and Action

Insight and Action is a monthly digest that shares knowledge about knowledge exchange.

Public Engagement (Part III): How is it done? How can we tell if it's effective?

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Public Engagement (Part III): How is it done? How can we tell if it's effective? (2009)

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Pass is on!

Pass it on! is a series of stories about successful changes to the way healthcare is delivered.

Effective practices in healthcare governance

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Effective practices in healthcare governance (2009)

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Promising Practices in Research Use

Promising Practices in Research Use highlights organizations that have invested their time, energy and resources to try to improve their ability to use research.

How advanced access is reducing wait times in Cape Breton

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How advanced access is reducing wait times in Cape Breton (2009)

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Making Research Work