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Are you interested in KT research on aging and mental health?

Register now for the next KT Canada seminar series presentation >> ktcanada.org/event/kt-can...

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Frontiers | Using an implementation science approach to enhance advance care planning practice: a community case study The process of advance care planning (ACP) can educate and prepare patients and caregivers to make better in-the-moment end of life decisions. Two nationwide...

This study describes how the team used an implementation science approach to support the development of a national practice guideline to improve ACP implementation.

Visit the link to see how the team used the KTA model, their reflections & lessons learned: bit.ly/4aYYNSZ

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In this case study, the research team's goal was to support people to plan for end of life care that aligned with their wishes. One way of doing this is through advance care planning (ACP). ACP can educate & prepare patients & caregivers to make better end of life decisions.

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Frontiers | Using an implementation science approach to enhance advance care planning practice: a community case study The process of advance care planning (ACP) can educate and prepare patients and caregivers to make better in-the-moment end of life decisions. Two nationwide...

Check out this recent publication about improving implementation of advance care planning, led by the Geriatric Education & Research Institute in Singapore & co-authored by KT Program Director & Scientist Dr. Sharon Straus:

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Unity Health Toronto’s February Honour Roll Every month, staff, researchers, physicians, learners and teams across Unity Health Toronto celebrate important honours, achievements and awards. Congratulations to all who’ve been recognized in…

Check out the @unityhealthto.bsky.social Honour Roll for February, featuring KT Program Scientist Dr. Jennifer Watt! 😊

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Promotional graphic for a webinar presented by Dr. Andrea Tricco titled “Co-production with patients and the public.”

Dr. Andrea Tricco and colleagues discuss the co-production of evidence synthesis, with a focus on meaningful patient and public involvement and practical examples of this work.

Access the recording: tinyurl.com/4kwrfa7z

Access the presentation slides (PDF, 3 MB): tinyurl.com/3m6d3v9k

KT Canada e-Newsletter

KT Canada newsletter for Feb. 25, 2026:

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> The recording of our “Vaccines 101” Town hall: bit.ly/4qIetjm

*Vaccine+ was developed with financial contribution and collaboration from the Public Health Agency of Canada & others*

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Components of Outbreak Preparedness in Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes – Wellness Hub A Vaccine+ Project resource that covers 3 different components important to consider in preparing for, preventing, & managing infectious disease outbreaks.

> “Components of Outbreak Preparedness in Long-Term Care & Retirement Homes”, covers 3 components vital to consider in preparing for, preventing, & managing infectious disease outbreaks: bit.ly/46dGeZZ

> “CARE+”, a mental health & wellness resource support package: bit.ly/4orMuU8

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Identifying Misinformation and Trustworthy Sources – Wellness Hub A Vaccine+ Project resource with steps on how to find credible online health sources and avoid misinformation.

> “Identifying Misinformation and Trustworthy Sources”, provides steps on how to find credible online health sources & avoid misinformation: bit.ly/3ZJyMC4

> The recording of our “Practical Vaccine Championing in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes” Town hall: bit.ly/4kGoJYh

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Approaching Vaccination Discussions: Communication Tips – Wellness Hub A Vaccine+ Project resource with tips on how to approach vaccine-related conversations

> “Vaccination Communication Tips”, gives tips on approaching vaccine conversations: bit.ly/4tJQzqm

> “Vaccination Discussions: In Practice”, shows examples of where you can apply the tips from the ”Communication Tips” resource: bit.ly/4s3yySx

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Looking for free, online COVID-19 and Influenza vaccine-related resources to support you and your long-term care home or retirement home? Check out the resources in this thread!

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Pls share - upcoming workshop on Advanced Methods for Economic Evaluation: With Health Equity and Person-Level Data

Registration is required but there is no fee.

Download the course PDF for more info, including prerequisites: bit.ly/4kU3GBu

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Join us for the next session of the KT Canada Seminar Series!

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Implementation of the Comparison of Outcomes and Access to Care for Heart Failure (COACH) Trial The Comparison of Outcomes and Access to Care for Heart Failure (COACH) trial demonstrated that use of a point-of-care risk assessment tool and a rapi…

KTP scientists Drs. Tina Fahim, Sharon Straus & team also published a manuscript detailing how the COACH trial was implemented across study sites.

Read that article here! bit.ly/3TqEgic

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Trial of an Intervention to Improve Acute Heart Failure Outcomes | NEJM Patients with acute heart failure are frequently or systematically hospitalized, often because the risk of adverse events is uncertain and the options for rapid follow-up are inadequate. Whether th...

February is #HeartMonth!

Learn here about the COACH trial, led by Dr. Doug Lee in collaboration with KTP scientists. The COACH trial, published in the @nejm.org, improved outcomes for patients with acute heart failure outcomes.

Read on: bit.ly/3Ut7ezB

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Use of implementation science methods to design Wellness Hub, a responsive program to address long-term care and retirement homes' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic - PubMed Use of implementation science methods to design Wellness Hub, a responsive program to address long-term care and retirement homes' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

And the journal article here!

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41580744/

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They then developed strategies to drive change at individual and organizational levels and delivered tailored support to homes while minimizing unnecessary resource use.

Check out the plain-language research brief here: knowledgetranslation.net/wp-content/u...

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Through this work, the research team identified key obstacles related to infection prevention and control, COVID-19 vaccine access and uptake, and staff well-being.

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... and many of these became more serious during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a response, the KTP developed the Wellness Hub Program to provide real-time support to LTCHs and RHs during the pandemic and in the period that followed.

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Check out this recent journal article and research brief on implementation science and the Wellness Hub project!

Long-term care homes (LTCH) and retirement homes (RH) have faced ongoing challenges for many years...

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Promotional graphic for the report entitled, Street Outreach Programs for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness. It features an image of the report, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

Linda M. Riches, Nkiruka Eze, Dr. Fiona Clement & colleagues published a report to provide an overview of Canadian street outreach programs and evaluate their potential to improve the quality of life of individuals experiencing homelessness.

Read the report: shorturl.at/wNy0Q

On this International day of women and girls in science, we want to highlight the amazing women scientists who lead the KT Program: Dr. Tina Fahim, Dr. Sharon Straus, and Dr. @andreatricco.bsky.social!

Learn more about who we are at the KT Program:
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White text on blue background: Applications are now open for the next KT Canada Summer Institute, taking place June 8-11, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario. Join us on June 11th for the Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase. Event theme: Implementation science – Application and Advancement. Presented by KT Canada, the University of Ottawa School of Epidemiology and Public Health, and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Questions? Email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to. Image of parliament buildings in Ottawa, university of Ottawa building, National Gallery, tulips. Image of QR code with the text: apply now! Scan the QR code or click here to go to our website for more details and to apply. Images of logos: Knowledge Translation Canada, Knowledge Translation Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa School of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Reminder that applications are currently *open* for the 2026 KT Canada Summer Institute, and will close on Monday, Feb. 16!

Check out our website for more details 😊

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This work is part of a patient-led project funded by the SPOR Evidence Alliance.

Learn more about the impactful project and co-leads here: sporevidencealliance.ca/projects/pat...

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Promotional graphic for the report entitled, Patient Engagement in Health Education Curriculum: A Scoping Review. It features an image of the report, names of all co-authors, and the SPOR Evidence Alliance logo in the bottom right corner.

New patient-driven report!

Candace Skrapek, Diana Ermel, Kim Sears and colleagues published a report to understand the issues involved in the engaging of patients in the education of health and social care professionals.

Read the report: sporevidencealliance.ca/wp-content/u...

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Implementation and Outcomes of a Perioperative Geriatrics Strategy, PRIME, for Older Adults Undergoing Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery Older adults undergoing gastrointestinal surgery for cancer or pre-cancerous lesions received a whole pathway perioperative geriatrics strategy which included preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment, collaborative care between surgery, ...

...to sustain its continued impact across clinical settings and better patient outcomes.

Read the full paper, co-authored by KTP scientist Dr @ericwongmd.bsky.social, here!
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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PRIME incorporates elements such as comprehensive geriatrics assessments and multidisciplinary care teams that provide personalized care for older adults.

The KT Program continues to build on previous work by identifying challenges and factors that support PRIME implementation...

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For World Cancer Day, we are highlighting an ongoing KT Program project supporting the implementation of PRIME. PRIME is a care pathway that was developed to address the unique needs of older adults undergoing cancer-related surgery.

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Reminder: the next KT Canada seminar series session is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 12th!

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