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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · 10d

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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · 10d

Check out our September 2025 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including member spotlights, publications, and engagement opportunities!

📩 Read it here: mailchi.mp/smh/spor-evi...

#PatientOrientedResearch #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeMobilization

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 11d

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KTP scientists Drs. Tina Fahim, Sharon Straus & team recently published a manuscript detailing how the COACH trial was implemented across study sites. Read the article here: bit.ly/3TqEgic

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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…

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Maureen Smith 🇨🇦 @maureenchats.bsky.social · 12d

Great to see this update has added perspectives « It builds up on a 2014 scoping review by our team and aims to enhance the usability, completeness, and transparency of NMA reporting for diverse audiences, including patients and the public. » @sporalliance.bsky.social

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology @jclinepi.bsky.social · 12d

Updating the PRISMA reporting guideline for network meta-analysis: a scoping review - Journal of Clinical Epidemiology www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...

Updating the PRISMA reporting guideline for network meta-analysis: a scoping review

This scoping review is the first step in updating the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for network meta-analysis (NMA). It builds up on a 2014 scop...

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KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 14d

📰 In case you missed it!

KT Canada newsletter from Sept. 24, 2025:

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats to Hajra Turabi & Gabrielle Tsai on receiving the Graduate Training Award from Unity Health Toronto/Providence Healthcare & the University of Toronto’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute!

Hajra is a Masters student who works at the Knowledge Translation Program with Dr. Jennifer Watt. 🎉

Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 22d

A new research award from Unity Health Toronto/Providence Healthcare & U of T’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute is an opportunity for graduate trainees to do a fellowship program at Providence Healthcare, under the supervision of Unity Health scientists. Learn more: unityhealth.to/2025/09/rese...

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 18d

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Do you want to learn about flu & COVID-19 vaccines, to make informed decisions about your health & help your peers do the same?

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 18d

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We’re offering #LongTermCare and #RetirementHome staff & leaders:

-A Vaccine Champions course
-Expert-led town halls
-Vaccine educational materials

Learn more & sign up! bit.ly/47soGL0

Join the Vaccine+ Project – Wellness Hub

Calling all long-term care home and retirement home leaders and staff in Ontario! Join the St. Michael’s Hospital Vaccine+ Project to share your insights,and access free resources on Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. The Vaccine+ Resources include: Information on how to participate can be found below.

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KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for our next Seminar Series presentation, taking place Oct 9 with Dr Monika Kastner!

Topic: Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with #multimorbidity: Lessons learned from a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial

Register here! bit.ly/4gWBAUp

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KT Canada Seminar Series - expert-led webinars dedicated to current and emerging knowledge translation topics.
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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · 17d

#ICYMI: Check out this recent article by Dr. Tina Fahim, implementation scientist with the @ktprogram.bsky.social at St. Michael’s Hospital and her team. Published in @plos.org, the study examines long-term care homes during the pandemic and the models of care implemented.

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 16d

The Vaccine+ Project is hosting a virtual town hall for #LongTermCare & #RetirementHome staff on October 24 at 12PM ET.

Join us to hear about COVID-19 & influenza vaccines from infectious disease expert, Dr. Allison McGeer!

Register & learn more here: bit.ly/4n9hp7M

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Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom ...

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Evidence & Implementation Summit @eisummit.org · 15d

'The #CoDesign Imperative: Partnering for Implementation Success' Last chance to register www.eisummit.org

#EIS2025 #ImpSci #Evidence #Health #Research #Framework #Evaluation @unimelb.bsky.social @mcri.bsky.social @menziesresearch.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @ishca-25.bsky.social

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KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · 24d

In case you missed it - KT Canada newsletter from Sept 10:

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 22d

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In this study, led by Knowledge Translation Program Scientist Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social, the team looked at the comparative safety and effectiveness of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer’s disease.

🔗 bit.ly/ADmeds

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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Cognitive Enhancers for Treating Alzheimer's Disease: Systematic Review and Network Metaanalysis

Background/Objectives To examine the comparative effectiveness and safety of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Design Systematic review and Bayesian network metaanalysis (NMA). S...

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · 23d

Do you want to learn more about #KnowledgeSynthesis from the experts? By the end of our online course, "Intro to KS for Knowledge Users", you'll have a protocol ready for registration.

Apply & find out more here: bit.ly/42AoohE

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Introductory online course – Knowledge Synthesis for Knowledge Users.

Learn from KS experts!

January to April, 2026

Scan the QR code to find out more, or visit (link to course page).

Delivered by the Knowledge Translation Program.

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congratulations to KTP Scientist Dr Jennifer Watt and Michael Page on being accepted to present their work at the 2025 #AngelsDen event - Canada's biggest research competition! Visit the link below to learn more.

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#angelsden2025 #angelsden | St. Michael's Hospital Foundation

What if artificial intelligence could solve hallway medicine? Dr. Jennifer Watt and Michael Page, MBA are designing a tool to do just that. On October 22, they’ll take the stage at Koerner Hall to p...

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Sept is #WorldAlzheimersMonth & we'll be showcasing some of our work in this area. In this study, led by KTP Scientist Dr Jenn Watt, the team wanted to compare the safety of pharmacologic (drug-based) alternatives to antipsychotic drugs for treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms of #dementia.

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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

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SPORAlliance @sporalliance.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check out our August 2025 e-newsletter for the latest SPOR Evidence Alliance updates, including patient-led research spotlights, publications, and engagement opportunities!

📩 Read it here: mailchi.mp/smh/spor-evi...

#PatientOrientedResearch #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeMobilization

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Aug 27

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👂 Listen to the podcast here: bit.ly/4lZckxH

📖 Read Dr. Wong's manuscript here: bit.ly/4keyVFt

📰 See Dr. Silva's editorial related to the manuscript here: bit.ly/3HUJK2d

#GeriSky #GeronSky

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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Benefits, Cost-Effectiveness, and Who It Helps Most: Eric Wong and Thiago Silva

In today’s podcast, talk with about the comprehensive geriatrics assessment and who it helps most with guests Eric Wong and Thiago Silva.

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Check out the full paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres - The Pharmacogenomics Journal

The Pharmacogenomics Journal - Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Sep 2

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For #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, we're showcasing our project on improving implementation of pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing. PGx is the study of how genetic differences contribute to different peoples' reactions to different drugs.
📖 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres - The Pharmacogenomics Journal

The Pharmacogenomics Journal - Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in pediatric oncology: barriers and facilitators assessment at eight Canadian academic health centres

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Managers noted the need for policy makers to focus on funding & legislation to improve LTCHs, and support the implementation of promising, effective models of care.

Read the full paper here! bit.ly/45uIUT6

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Identifying models of care to support residents in long-term care homes (LTCHs) both during and beyond COVID-19

Long-term care homes (LTCHs) implemented various models of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to identify these models of care and provide suggestions on best practices t...

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...and workplace inequalities, especially in racialized and underserved communities.
Read the full article here: 🔗 bit.ly/4leHKzG
Find the plain-language research brief here: bit.ly/41ErOj0

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Patterns of SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among essential workers in long term care and retirement homes in Ontario, Canada: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Understanding patterns of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among Long-Term Care Home and Retirement Home (LTCH/RH) staff is critical to designing effective public health interventions. We estimated SARS-CoV-...

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KTCanada.bsky.social @ktcanada.bsky.social · Aug 5

KT Canada newsletter for July 30, 2025: 📰

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#ImpSci #PatientEngagement #KnowledgeSynthesis

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