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EMPOWER Projects VIII RFP Released

Do you have a health-oriented systems or service research project that is or will be completed by December 31, 2024? Are you looking to engage patient partners to better mobilize the results of your research findings to real world application?…

Building a mental health system in Ontario

By Kim Barnhardt If Dr. Paul Kurdyak has his way, by the time he retires, Ontario will have an integrated mental health system to support people in the province who struggle with mental health and substance use issues. Although there…

Construire un système de santé mentale unifié en Ontario

Par Kim Barnhardt Si le Dr Paul Kurdyak atteint ses objectifs, d’ici à ce qu’il prenne sa retraite, l’Ontario disposera d’un système de santé mentale intégré pour soutenir les habitants de la province confrontés à des problèmes de santé mentale et…

The evolution of patient partnership

After almost 10 years, the torch has passed from OSSU’s Patient Partner Working Group (PPWG) to the Patient Partner Advisory Council (PPAC,) a new group that will build upon the strong patient partnership foundation laid over the past decade. “I…

L’évolution du partenariat avec les patients

Après presque dix ans d’existence, le Groupe de travail sur les patients partenaires de l’USSO passe le flambeau au Conseil consultatif sur le partenariat avec les patients, un nouveau groupe qui s’appuiera sur les solides bases du partenariat avec les…

Patient engagement in the US and UK

In the United Kingdom and the United States, there is a focus on patient engagement in research on a national scale. Both organizations, like OSSU, are increasing their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in health research and health care….

L’engagement des patients aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni

Au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis, l’engagement des patients dans la recherche est une priorité à l’échelle nationale. Tout comme l’USSO, les organisations de ces pays renforcent leur engagement envers la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion dans la recherche en santé et…

EMPOWER VII Projects 2024

Recognizing the importance of patient partnership in mobilizing knowledge, and that integrated knowledge translation requires adequate planning, support, and funding, the Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU) launched the Engaging Multi-stakeholders for Patient Oriented-research Wider Effects and Reach (EMPOWER) funding in…

Just what the doctor ordered

An innovative social prescribing initiative may help alleviate some of the social burden placed on health care providers and provide much-needed support for Ontarians. In social prescribing, primary care providers identify patients who have unmet non-medical health and social needs,…