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Consolidated principles for screening based on a systematic review and consensus process by Dobrow, Mark J., PhD, Sullivan, Terrence, PhD, Rabeneck, Linda, MD MPH, Hagens, Victoria, MA, Chafe, Roger, PhD

“…ABSTRACT BACKGROUND In 1968, Wilson and Jungner published 10 principles of screening that often represent the de facto starting point for screening decisions…”
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Identification and assessment of factors that impact the demand for and supply of dental hygienists amidst an evolving workforce context: a scoping review by Dobrow, Mark J, Valela, Angela, Bruce, Eric, Simpson, Keisha, Pettifer, Glenn

“…This study involved a scoping review to explore factors influencing dental hygienist demand and supply in high-income countries. A six-stage scoping review was…”
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Interviewee Transcript Review: assessing the impact on qualitative research by Hagens, Victoria, Dobrow, Mark J, Chafe, Roger

“…This paper assesses interviewee transcript review (ITR) as a technique for improving the rigour of interview-based, qualitative research. ITR is a process…”
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Understanding relevance of health research: considerations in the context of research impact assessment by Dobrow, Mark J, Miller, Fiona A, Frank, Cy, Brown, Adalsteinn D

“…With massive investment in health-related research, above and beyond investments in the management and delivery of healthcare and public health services, there…”
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Paucity of qualitative research in general medical and health services and policy research journals: analysis of publication rates by Gagliardi, Anna R, Dobrow, Mark J

“…Qualitative research has the potential to inform and improve health care decisions but a study based on one year of publications suggests that it is not…”
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Health system learning with Indigenous communities: a study protocol for a two-eyed seeing review and multiple case study by Milligan, Crystal, Mantla, Rosa, Blake, Grace, Zoe, John B, Steinwand, Tyanna, Greenland, Sharla, Keats, Susan, Nash, Sara, Kakfwi-Scott, Kyla, Veldhorst, Georgina, Mashford-Pringle, Angela, Stewart, Suzanne, Chatwood, Susan, Berta, Whitney, Dobrow, Mark J

“…It is well documented that Canadian healthcare does not fully meet the health needs of First Nations, Inuit or Métis peoples. In 1996, the Royal Commission on…”
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A multidisciplinary systematic review of the use of diagrams as a means of collecting data from research subjects: application, benefits and recommendations by Umoquit, Muriah J, Tso, Peggy, Burchett, Helen E D, Dobrow, Mark J

“…In research, diagrams are most commonly used in the analysis of data and visual presentation of results. However there has been a substantial growth in the use…”
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Factors affecting the implementation of complex and evolving technologies: multiple case study of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in Ontario, Canada by Bak, Kate, Dobrow, Mark J, Hodgson, David, Whitton, Anthony

“…Research regarding the decision to adopt and implement technological innovations in radiation oncology is lacking. This is particularly problematic since these…”
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Identifying the conditions needed for integrated knowledge translation (IKT) in health care organizations: qualitative interviews with researchers and research users by Gagliardi, Anna R, Dobrow, Mark J

“…Collaboration among researchers and research users, or integrated knowledge translation (IKT), enhances the relevance and uptake of evidence into policy and…”
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Interoperable Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchanges: Systematic Review by Dobrow, Mark J, Bytautas, Jessica P, Tharmalingam, Sukirtha, Hagens, Simon

“…As the availability of interoperable electronic health records (iEHRs) or health information exchanges (HIEs) continues to increase, there is greater need and…”
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What do we mean when we talk about the Triple Aim? A systematic review of evolving definitions and adaptations of the framework at the health system level by Mery, Gustavo, Majumder, Shilpi, Brown, Adalsteinn, Dobrow, Mark J

“…Highlights • Definitions of the Triple Aim framework reflect important variation. • Triple Aim is interpreted differently when applied to whole health care…”
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Developing a decision aid to guide public sector health policy decisions: a study protocol by Tso, Peggy, Culyer, Anthony J, Brouwers, Melissa, Dobrow, Mark J

“…Decision aids have been developed in a number of health disciplines to support evidence-informed decision making, including patient decision aids and clinical…”
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The efficiency and effectiveness of utilizing diagrams in interviews: an assessment of participatory diagramming and graphic elicitation by Umoquit, Muriah J, Dobrow, Mark J, Lemieux-Charles, Louise, Ritvo, Paul G, Urbach, David R, Wodchis, Walter P

“…This paper focuses on measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of two diagramming methods employed in key informant interviews with clinicians and health…”
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A prospective multiple case study of the impact of emerging scientific evidence on established colorectal cancer screening programs: a study protocol by Geddie, Hannah, Dobrow, Mark J, Hoch, Jeffrey S, Rabeneck, Linda

“…Health-policy decision making is a complex and dynamic process, for which strong evidentiary support is required. This includes scientifically produced…”
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A scoping review of online repositories of quality improvement projects, interventions and initiatives in healthcare by Bytautas, Jessica P, Gheihman, Galina, Dobrow, Mark J

“…Quality improvement (QI) is becoming an important focal point for health systems. There is increasing interest among health system stakeholders to learn from…”
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Evaluating investment in quality improvement capacity building: a systematic review by Mery, Gustavo, Dobrow, Mark J, Baker, G Ross, Im, Jennifer, Brown, Adalsteinn

“…PurposeLeading health systems have invested in substantial quality improvement (QI) capacity building, but little is known about the aggregate effect of these…”
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Referral and access to heart function clinics: A realist review by Fowokan, Adeleke, Frankfurter, Claudia, Dobrow, Mark J., Abrahamyan, Lusine, Mcdonald, Michael, Virani, Sean, Harkness, Karen, Lee, Douglas S., Pakosh, Maureen, Ross, Heather, Grace, Sherry L.

“…Rationale, aim, and objectives Heart failure (HF) clinics are highly effective, yet not optimally utilized. A realist review was performed to identify contexts…”
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How can we improve cancer care? A review of interprofessional collaboration models and their use in clinical management by Gagliardi, Anna R, Dobrow, Mark J, Wright, Frances C

“…Abstract Background Multimodal cancer care requires collaboration among different professionals in various settings. Practice guidelines provide little…”
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Evidence-based health policy: context and utilisation by Dobrow, Mark J, Goel, Vivek, Upshur, R.E.G

“…Evidence-based decision-making is centred on the justification of decisions. In the shift from an individual-clinical to a population-policy level, the…”
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Access to electronic health records by care setting and provider type: perceptions of cancer care providers in Ontario, Canada by Orchard, Margo C, Dobrow, Mark J, Paszat, Lawrence, Jiang, Hedy, Brown, Patrick

“…The use of electronic health records (EHRs) to support the organization and delivery of healthcare is evolving rapidly. However, little is known regarding…”
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