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Measurement, Design, and Analysis Methods for Health Outcomes Research
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Center for Executive and Continuing Professional Education
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Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making
The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT)
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Do parents’ support behaviours predict whether or not their children get sufficient sleep? A cross-sectional study
BMC Public Health
Sleep is an essential component of healthy cognitive and physical development. Lack of sleep may put children at risk for a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including overweight, obesity and related chronic diseases. Given that children’s sleep duration has decreased in recent decades, there is a need to understand the determinants of child sleep, including the role of parental support behaviours. This study aims to determine the relative contribution of different types of…
Sleep is an essential component of healthy cognitive and physical development. Lack of sleep may put children at risk for a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including overweight, obesity and related chronic diseases. Given that children’s sleep duration has decreased in recent decades, there is a need to understand the determinants of child sleep, including the role of parental support behaviours. This study aims to determine the relative contribution of different types of parental support behaviours for predicting the likelihood that children meet recently established Canadian sleep guidelines.
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The impact of different types of parental support behaviours on child physical activity, healthy eating, and screen time: a cross-sectional study
BMC Public Health
In Canada, 31.5 % of children are overweight or obese, putting them at an increased risk of chronic co-morbidities and premature mortality. Physical activity, healthy eating, and screen time are important behavioural determinants of childhood overweight and obesity that are influenced by the family environment, and particularly parents’ support behaviours. However, there is currently a limited understanding of which types of these support behaviours have the greatest positive impact on healthy…
In Canada, 31.5 % of children are overweight or obese, putting them at an increased risk of chronic co-morbidities and premature mortality. Physical activity, healthy eating, and screen time are important behavioural determinants of childhood overweight and obesity that are influenced by the family environment, and particularly parents’ support behaviours. However, there is currently a limited understanding of which types of these support behaviours have the greatest positive impact on healthy child behaviours. This study aims to determine the relative contribution of different types of parental support behaviours for predicting the likelihood that children meet established guidelines for daily physical activity, daily fruit and vegetable consumption, and recreational screen time.
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Parental Support for Child Health
Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario). Queen’s Printer for Ontario
Parents play a major role in supporting health behaviours and providing children opportunities for healthy, active living. In Canada, between 1979 and 2004, rates of obesity in children more than doubled.
Physical activity, healthy eating, and reducing recreational screentime are important for promoting and maintaining healthy weights.
These infographics and graphics present results from a telephone survey of 3,206 parents living in Ontario, conducted between February and March, 2015…Parents play a major role in supporting health behaviours and providing children opportunities for healthy, active living. In Canada, between 1979 and 2004, rates of obesity in children more than doubled.
Physical activity, healthy eating, and reducing recreational screentime are important for promoting and maintaining healthy weights.
These infographics and graphics present results from a telephone survey of 3,206 parents living in Ontario, conducted between February and March, 2015. All results are parent-reported.Other authors -
Honors & Awards
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Top 5 most influential articles of 2016 for BMC Public Health
BMC Public Health
Altmetric Attention Score of 681 for the paper "The impact of different types of parental support behaviours on child physical activity, healthy eating, and screen time: a cross-sectional study". Available at: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-016-3245-0
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McMaster University President’s Award
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Received President's Award for earning a final admission average to the BHSc program of 95%+
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McMaster University Senate Scholarship
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Received Senate Scholarship for academic performance each year of study
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Sharon Anderson
As a followup to my post Friday on the Canadian review about delayed hospital discharges, Decoding the persistence of delayed hospital discharge: An in-depth scoping review and insights from two decades, this morning I am posting about the Australian followup: The Simple Act of Waiting: Natural Language Processing in the Identification of In‐Hospital Delays Daksh Tyagi, Sheryn Tan Charis Tang Joshua Kovoor Aashray Gupta WengOnn Chan Samuel Gluck Toby Gilbert Andrew Zannettino Patrick G. O'CallaghanStephen Bacchi In Australia, the primary causes of delayed hospital discharges (DHD) include: 1. Poor Communication: Ineffective communication between hospitals, community health and social care providers, and within hospital departments is a significant factor contributing to DHD. This includes inadequate coordination among hospital staff, patients, and external healthcare institutions, which can lead to misunderstandings and delays in discharge processes. 2. Internal Processes and Management Issues: The study emphasizes that many delays stem from hospital management and internal processes. This includes the need for better organizational strategies to streamline discharge procedures and address foundational issues such as social and transitional care support. 3. Specific Hospital Processes: The research found that certain medical processes, such as waiting for imaging results (e.g., MRI, CT scans) and blood tests, were frequently associated with delays. The terminology used in ward round notes, such as "wait" and "chase," was linked to longer lengths of stay. Notably 2 of the 3 reasons for delays were linked to lack of collaboration/ integration hospitals, community health, and social care providers. I would also says this letter does not include the role of family caregivers! The largest care workforce, the person who is going to do the care on discharge home are not considered. While the letter does not explicitly detail their involvement, family caregivers typically play a crucial role in the discharge process by: 1. Facilitating Communication: They can help bridge communication gaps between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring that all parties are informed about discharge plans and necessary follow-up care. 2. Supporting Transitional Care: Family caregivers often assist in the transition from hospital to home, helping with medication management, understanding care instructions, and coordinating follow-up appointments. 3. Advocating for Patients: They can advocate for the patient's needs and preferences, ensuring that the discharge plan aligns with the patient's home care capabilities and support systems. Overall, enhancing the involvement of family caregivers in the discharge process can potentially reduce delays and improve patient outcomes. https://bit.ly/3UYqioT
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WifOR Institute
Our Health ROI Assessor Framework is a novel metric assessing economic returns on health investments. It illustrates the impact of health investment within and beyond the Health Economy as well as health-related productivity gains. WifOR Institute’s Team Lead and Senior Researcher Dr. Maike Schmitt will be presenting a recent use case where the framework is applied to investment in cancer prevention in Germany at #ISPOREurope2024 on November 18th, poster session 1, number EE108. How can the ROI Assessor Framework be applied? We build on previous evidence from the research field illustrating avoided morbidity and mortality due to the cervical cancer screening prevention program in Germany for a cohort of 100,000 women as an example: 💡 For every €1 million investment in cancer prevention in Germany, almost €2 million GDP contribution and 5 jobs are created within and beyond the healthcare sector over three years. 💡 Annual screening frequence evaluated yields significant human capital gains: 33 million hours in paid and 11million hours in unpaid work activity which corresponds to a monetary value of €328 million. 💡 Our results illustrate how this intervention generates well-being for the population and value to economy and society, promoting a new understanding of health investment as driver of economic stability and growth. Make sure to check it out to learn more about it! #Health #HealthIsAnInvestment
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PH SPOT
🎓 Considering a PhD in Public Health? If you're gearing up for the exciting yet daunting task of applying to PhD programs, we've got just what you need! "PhD in Public Health – Tips for applying to a public health PhD program" authored by Emma McGee, Tigist Menkir, Lorelei Mucci, and Kelsey Vercammen, PhD, is packed with practical tips from seasoned experts who’ve either gone through the PhD process or reviewed applications. You’ll find advice on: 📌 Key application components like your CV, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose. 📌 How to network with faculty members to boost your application. 📌 Tips for choosing the right schools for your public health PhD journey. Get the full scoop and start building your best PhD application today! 👇 Read here: https://lnkd.in/erwT_f9J #publichealth #phd #drph #blog
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Global Health Otherwise
🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🩺 Having navigated public health challenges in both low- and middle-income countries and Canada, I've seen how crucial cultural competence is for effective health interventions. It’s not just about understanding different cultures; It’s about integrating this understanding into every aspect of public health work. Sharpen your approach in #5 key areas: 𝟭. 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌐 👉Knowing your audience is crucial. ✔️ Learn about different cultures and traditions. ✔️ Use culturally relevant materials. ✔️ Build trust by showing respect for cultural differences. 𝟮. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 👩⚕️👨⚕️ 👉Equip your team with the right skills. ✔️ Offer cultural competence training. ✔️ Encourage language learning. ✔️ Promote empathy and active listening. 𝟯. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 📝 👉Policies must reflect diversity. ✔️ Create guidelines that respect cultural differences. ✔️ Ensure equal access to health services. ✔️ Adapt health programs to meet diverse needs. 𝟰. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 📊 Data drives better decisions. ✔️ Collect data on health disparities. ✔️ Identify at-risk groups through data. ✔️ Tailor interventions based on data insights. 𝟱. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🤝 👉Community involvement is key. ✔️ Partner with local leaders and organizations. ✔️ Host community events to raise awareness. ✔️ Encourage feedback and adapt based on it. Think about this often: "𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 Sadia A. Sony, MSc, MPH, BDS, Luchuo E. Bain. #CulturalCompetence #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Diversity #Equity #HealthPolicy #CommunityEngagement #DataDriven #HealthWorkerTraining #CareerGrowth
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Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
[FROM THE #BCCONF24 MAIN STAGE | THE PURSUIT OF SOCIAL EQUALITY] "I'm a strong believer that our superpower is collaboration. I love that we're partnering with the health department on health informatics programs and training students to use data to contribute to building new platforms that help the health department make more informed decisions." -Meke Egwuekwe, Executive Director, CodeCrew, Bank of America panelist on cross sector collaboration, the intersectionality of social progress, closing the racial wealth gap, addressing health inequities, and encouraging inclusive economic revitalization. Read more about what's happening at the Conference here: ccc.bc.edu/blog #collaboration #communitypartners #healthequity #business #nonprofit #community #socialjustice #socialimpact #corporatesocialresponsibility #banking #equity #equality #socialprogress
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Dr. Reem Al-Mutairi, PhD
Are you a data funnel or a data umbrella health economist? Your approach to data shapes healthcare decisions and outcomes. A data funnel health economist lets in: • Unfiltered biases • Redundant data points • Unfocused analysis • Knee-jerk reactions This overwhelms stakeholders and muddies insights. A data umbrella health economist shields their analysis from: • Data noise • External pressures • Outdated assumptions • Speculation They create clarity. Clarity to focus on what truly impacts health outcomes. Your role is more than just crunching numbers. ➟ Filter the noise from valuable insights. ➟ Be the umbrella for healthcare data integrity. ➟ Help stakeholders make informed, impactful decisions. When you protect the integrity of your data, you build trust. And that trust drives better healthcare outcomes. Are you keeping the noise at bay? Or letting it seep through your analysis? Be the umbrella. Healthcare depends on it. If this resonates, repost to share it with others ♻️. And follow for more insights on effective health economics. P.S. Agree? Disagree? Share your thoughts below. —— I am Reem from Integrity Anlytics, we specialize in: → Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) → Data Science and Advanced Analytics → Market Access and Pricing Strategy → Real-world Evidence and Evidence Synthesis → Value Communication and Market Development
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University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine
Are you ready to take your health research grant proposals to the next level? Join our comprehensive course led by Anne Libby, PhD and learn strategies for crafting compelling and successful research grants. Now on Coursera: Grant Proposal Plans, Sections, and Resubmission This course is part of the Grant Writing for Health Researchers Specialization. It's designed to equip early-career and novice researchers with the tools they need to: • Develop effective grant proposal plans • Structure compelling grant sections • Understand the resubmission process Enroll now and unlock the potential of your research! https://bit.ly/3YUjz1G Who has helped you improve your grant writing? Tag them in the comments! #GrantWriting #ResearchGrants #AcademicResearch
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Robert Urbanic
A few thoughts on this recent study from the University of Waterloo suggesting Canada is not on track to eliminate HCV by 2030. This is not surprising at all. The 2030 WHO goal is largely a tagline with no realistic chance of happening at all. To eliminate a disease you need efforts embedded across all aspects of the healthcare system plus incentives to make it worthwhile to eliminate/eradicate. Our Canadian federal and provincial governments do not really care about HCV and as a result it will fall to the few motivated stakeholders to pursue local strategies to do what they can with limited resources to make an impact. We should instead reframe the issue and pursue micro elimination where we can and empower those who can make a difference at a local level. Direct available funding to those few healthcare professionals on the front lines, who are passionate about solving this problem and who know how to solve the problem at their level. I refer to these people as unicorns 🦄. One strategy that can have a huge impact is a community pharmacy led HCV screening and linkage to care model within high prevalent settings (i.e., opiate agonist treatment settings). We need to meet patients where they are and stop trying to pull people into a system that is not set up to best serve them. So much potential exists to empower and enable community pharmacy to have a greater impact but instead, so much time and resources are devoted to mobilizing ‘stakeholders’ to draft ‘position statements’ and engaging ‘stakeholders’ to drive policy changes….things we all know very rarely translate into action that solves the problem at hand. Unfortunately (having worked in the Hepatitis C space for almost 15 years) I continue to see the same things being done over and over again where people expect different results…isn’t this the definition of insanity?? We need to enable the 🦄’s to broaden their impact….tag a 🦄 if you know one. Curious to hear what others think….
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Health Technology Assessment international (HTAi)
📢 Exciting News from the Lifecycle Approaches in HTA Task Force! 🎉 Two groundbreaking papers have been submitted to IJTAHC for publication. Check out the papers here: 1️⃣ "Lifecycle HTA: Promising Applications and a Framework for Implementation" https://lnkd.in/gVKXVZ4g 2️⃣ "An operationalization framework for lifecycle HTA" https://lnkd.in/g-U9MEgu Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to catch up on these insightful publications! #HTA #HealthcareResearch #LifecycleApproaches #Publication #ResearchInsights
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Dr. Ikjot Singh
So you want to switch from clinical medicine I'm listing down the pre-requisites. Save them for future reference. 1) Where to? Consulting? Pharma? Health-tech startups? Public health? Tech ( Yes it's possible!) Data science? Cybersecurity (Yes that too is possible!) Marketing? Finance? Think about it. 2) Reach out to people who are already in the #jobs you wanna be in 4) Read up on the #industry, the major players, deals, pipelines, mergers and acquisitions, future #growth areas. 3) These are the jobs you can apply to. So make a note for current and future openings. 4) Prepare a CV and a cover letter accordingly. The cover letter should mention why you are the right candidate, why that role and why the #company? 5) Apply, apply, apply and be patient. If you can score referrals, nothing like it. More on every pointer in the upcoming posts.
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Javeria Qadar
AI is revolutionizing the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including Medical Affairs Functions, by enabling data-driven decision-making, streamlining operations, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Through my recent learning in the "Healthcare Analytics: AI, Big Data & Digital Transformation" course at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, I’ve gained valuable insights into how AI shapes these industries and how various AI tools can optimize Medical Affairs functions to support informed decision-making. Key concepts covered in the course include data analysis, predictive analytics, and digital transformation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, essential for robust data collection and informed decision-making. AI-powered tools like Veeva Systems Salesforce HealthCloud, part of Alula Technologies IBM Watson Health Healthcare Flatiron Health and Medidata Solutions and the list are exhaustive with this advancement, but they are revolutionizing Healthcare, especially Medical Affairs functions in areas such as content management, stakeholder communication, KOL engagement, data analysis, and clinical trial management. These tools empower Medical Affairs teams to drive data-driven decisions, enhance stakeholder engagement, optimize clinical trials, and ensure regulatory compliance more efficiently. As AI continues to evolve, its role in transforming Medical Affairs and the broader healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape is undeniable. I’m curious to hear from my colleagues in the industry, how are you using AI in your day-to-day functions? What tools have been most beneficial for you and why? 💬 #AI #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals #MedicalAffairs #StakeholderEngagement #ClinicalTrials #ArtificialIntelligence #BigData #DigitalTransformation #KOLManagement #HealthcareInnovation #RegulatoryCompliance #DataDriven #HealthcareAnalytics #Emeritus #UniversityofToronto
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Arnaud Lavenue
As I prepare to join you all this Tuesday, June 18, at the Pharma Brand the Age of AI, by Propeller Events and the Ontario Pharmaceutical Marketing Association Summer Party that follows, I wanted to reflect on my take on AI, given its rapid growth over the last 18 months. 1) Productivity ChatGPT has established itself as the logical evolution of the digital tools at our disposal, becoming both our personal assistant and an extension of our office tools, resulting in improved productivity. Its popularity has made it the number-one choice for many of us. We have learned how to interact with it effectively, bringing back the art of the brief (yes, what a great idea!)—context, parameters to consider, target audience, and expected results, among other things—to guide it for the best outcomes. Some of us even nickname ChatGPT, reflecting our inclination to humanize it. 2) Proprietary We have also come to understand the ethical issues surrounding AI usage, such as intellectual property protection and the risks of misuse like fraudulent use of our images or voices, or as a tool for spreading news—true or false. It is therefore crucial to understand that data quality, protection, and curation will be the cornerstone of the most effective AI systems. See my post on the topic at a recent The PMCQ event: https://lnkd.in/eqRGiAGc 3) Discerning Human beings—homo sapiens (more often a wish than a reality)—must live up to their aspirations for wisdom. In this sense, the great ancient philosophers are making a significant return to remind us of the importance of developing critical thinking, avoiding the traps of biases, and steering clear of intellectual laziness. Our hunger for knowledge and curiosity should not be satisfied with pre-digested thoughts from a machine, no matter how amazing AI can be. Jonathan Cogan, our Toc Toc Communications Toronto Business Lead and I look forward to discussing this topic with you. Photo taken today on the way from Montreal to Toronto. My name is Arnaud Lavenue and I'm a senior partner at Toc Toc Communications. I'm passionate about bringing pharmaceutical brands to life to their full potential so that they can help the patients who need them most. Thank you for liking, sharing, commenting, or following. #AIRevolution #EthicalAI #ProductivityBoost #CriticalThinking #FutureOfWork #PharmaBrands #PharmaMarketing #MyPMCQ #TocTocCommunications
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Dr. Timos Papagatsias
Thoughts on this? >> Amplitude Ventures closes $263 million for second precision medicine VC fund - BetaKit - Canadian Startup News >> Comment below! >>> lqventures.com #strategy #competitiveintelligence #marketing #biotech #pharmaceutical #competitivemarketing #pharma #healthcare
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Pramod Rao, MBA, PMP, CPM
Hype is a double-edged sword in digital health innovation. Excitement drives progress, but noise can lead us astray. My approach after 20+ years in tech: 1. Listen to customers, not headlines 2. Focus on solving real problems 3. Embrace emerging tech thoughtfully 4. Validate ideas with real-world data 5. Build for long-term impact, not quick wins In pharma, patient outcomes matter more than buzzwords. #DigitalHealth #Innovation
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