A5010772576- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Community Health and Development
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Safe Handling of Antineoplastic Drugs
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Public Health Agency of Canada
2025
St. Michael's Hospital
2020-2024
Unity Health Toronto
2021-2024
Yale University
2024
Health Solutions (Sweden)
2024
<sec> <title>Résumé</title> En raison de la crise d’intoxication aux drogues qui sévit au Canada et ailleurs, il est plus que jamais nécessaire disposer données à jour pertinentes pour orienter les politiques programmes visant atténuer méfaits liés substances. Bien qu’il existe un certain nombre systèmes suivi ciblant des composantes précises consommation substances en découlent Canada, ces ne sont pas guidés par cadre conceptuel global. Cet exposé politique fondé sur probantes décrit...
<sec> <title>Executive summary</title> The drug toxicity crisis in Canada and elsewhere has increased the need for timely relevant data to inform policies programs aimed at mitigating substance-related harms. While a number of monitoring systems addressing specific components substance use related harms exist, they are not guided by an overarching conceptual framework. This evidence-informed policy brief describes development framework public health resulting includes four primary topic...
Objective To investigate how primary care access, intensity and quality of changed among patients living with schizophrenia before after the onset COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada. Methods This cohort study was performed using electronic medical record data from University Toronto Practice-Based Research Network (UTOPIAN), a network > 500 family physicians Data were collected during visits 2643 schizophrenia. Rates health service use (in-person virtual physicians) key preventive...
Importance Breast cancer screening with mammography is recommended in Ontario, Canada, for females 50 years or older. Females schizophrenia are at higher risk of breast cancer, but Ontario it currently unknown whether completion differs between those vs without and primary care payment models a factor. Objective To compare within 2 after the 50th birthday among schizophrenia, to identify association different models. Design, Setting, Participants This case-control study analyzed Ontario-wide...
High quality comprehensive primary care is essential for the health and well-being of individuals communities, but provision services inadequate to fully address these needs. Social isolation loneliness are associated with poor outcomes increasingly prevalent among older adults. The St. Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team, a large interdisciplinary organization that serves approximately 55,000 people in downtown east Toronto, Ontario, developed implemented social prescribing...
Objectives: This study examined factors contributing to decision conflict and the support needs of PrEP-eligible Black patients. Methods:The Ottawa Decision Support Framework (ODSF) was used guide development a key informant for qualitative data collection. patients assessed by healthcare providers as meeting basic criteria starting PrEP were recruited through St. Michael's Hospital Academic Family Health Team clinical community agencies in Toronto. Participants interviewed trained research...
Since the legalization of medical cannabis in Canada 2013, prescription for purposes has become commonplace and a multibillion dollar industry formed. Much media coverage surrounding been positive nature, leading to Canadians potentially underestimating adverse effects use. In recent years, there large increase clinic websites advertising use health indications. However, little is known about quality evidence used by these describe effectiveness purposes.We aimed identify indications...
Background Black men who have sex with (MSM) experience disproportionately high HIV incidence globally. A comprehensive, intersectional approach (race, gender, and sexuality or sexual behavior) in understanding the experiences of MSM Canada along prevention care continuums has yet to be explored. Objective This scoping review aims examine available evidence on access, quality, gaps, facilitators, barriers engagement identify interventions relevant continuum for Canada. Methods We conducted a...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> African, Caribbean, and Black (Black) communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective option for prevention of HIV. However, use PrEP among eligible clients remains far below thresholds necessary to achieve goal zero new infections. In recent study Toronto, PrEP-eligible were found have decisional conflict unmet needs, which quality their decision-making process regarding...
Background African, Caribbean, and Black (Black) communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective option for prevention of HIV. However, use PrEP among eligible clients remains far below thresholds necessary to achieve goal zero new infections. In recent study Toronto, PrEP-eligible were found have decisional conflict unmet needs, which quality their decision-making process regarding initiation adherence PrEP....
In Canada, public health measures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a rapid onset and prolonged, widespread increase use of virtual primary care services, including for mental conditions. Our aim was to develop standards on delivery services Canada using information obtained from an earlier review as well participant feedback through interviews focus group. We developed three interlinked processes. First, we completed guidelines regarding services. then invited workers people...
Psychedelics, including ketamine, 3,4-Methyl enedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA), and psilocybin, have gained attention for their potential therapeutic role in mental health treatment. While recreational use is prohibited Canada, medicinal exemptions can be granted. There are several psychedelic clinics Ontario, promoting the of psychedelics a variety medical indications. Our objective was to identify indications which being prescribed Ontario assess quality evidence used support these claims....
Introduction: Healthcare settings can build towards a specific social environment, in which Black patients make informed health decisions, including those about whether or not to use PrEP. We utilize self-determination theory for guidance identify the extent current HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) decision support practices from healthcare professionals (HCP) are autonomy supportive. This identifies future developments and implementations of interventions HCP capacity building enhance...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Since the legalization of medical cannabis in Canada 2013, prescription for purposes has become commonplace and a multibillion dollar industry formed. Much media coverage surrounding been positive nature, leading to Canadians potentially underestimating adverse effects use. In recent years, there large increase clinic websites advertising use health indications. However, little is known about quality evidence used by these describe effectiveness purposes....
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Black men who have sex with (MSM) experience disproportionately high HIV incidence globally. A comprehensive, intersectional approach (race, gender, and sexuality or sexual behavior) in understanding the experiences of MSM Canada along prevention care continuums has yet to be explored. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This scoping review aims examine available evidence on access, quality, gaps, facilitators, barriers engagement identify interventions relevant...