Population Data BC

Identifying the effects of home-based and virtual palliative care to inform pan-Canadian health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Accessible end-of-life care across the healthcare system can be provided in a variety of ways, including through the use of virtual care and home care, which are important elements of out-of-hospital care.

Virtual primary care: A multi-provincial mixed methods study of access, experiences, and outcomes

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HDRN Canada’s Data Access Support Hub (DASH) webinar

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Are you a researcher seeking administrative health data from more than one province or territory in Canada?

HDRN Canada’s Data Access Support Hub (DASH) offers coordinated services to researchers interested in accessing multi-regional datasets. In preparation for the 2023 CIHR grant deadline, learn how DASH can help you navigate the data access process as well as the centralized services and tools available for researchers conducting research projects in more than one region, including:

Evaluating the intended and unintended consequences of opioid prescribing interventions on primary care

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Practical short-term training with lasting value and results!

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Here is Cathy's story…

Cathy is an experienced administrator who works in a social services organization.

She's been involved in evaluation projects in the past but was recently asked to take the lead on a new program evaluation. Cathy confided in a colleague. "Honestly, I’m feeling really overwhelmed," she said. "With a six-month deadline looming, I know I have to plan my time wisely, and I’m not sure exactly where to start!"

Micro-credential programs can help maximize your reach towards long term goals

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You've launched your career and now its time to sharpen your skills. But how can you expand your work horizons without sacrificing a manageable work/life balance?

Excellent options can be found in short term, micro-credential programs offered by many universities.

Can we predict the progression of multiple sclerosis through administrative data analysis?

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Assessing the impact of chronic disease medication on cancer risk

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A large number of prescription medicine bottles

In Canada, 44% of individuals aged 20 years and older have at least one chronic medical condition, many of which require long-term treatment with prescription medications. As such, the potential impact of these commonly used medications on cancer risk is an important public health concern.