12 Oct 15:54
The Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN) is a Knowledge Exchange network that links caregivers, researchers and policy-makers with the goal of improving the health and healthcare for seniors in Ontario. The SHRTN Knowledge Exchange is a member of the SHRTN Collaborative – a network of networks focused on seniors’ health. Other members include the Ontario Research Coalition and the Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange.
19 Nov 20:15
SHRTN Library Service Brochure provides an overview of the services offered by the team. The SHRTN Library Service is free for any paid caregiver working with seniors in Ontario (long-term, home and community care). Managed by a Librarian and staffed by trained Information Specialists located in sites across Ontario the SHRTN library service: 1) facilitates access to current, evidence-based information, 2) supports the transfer of research knowledge into best practice, 3) raises information literacy through coaching and training, and 4) helps implement SHRTN’s vision.
20 Sep 21:08
This report presents the results of the developmental evaluation program that was carried out during the period from February 2009 to March 2010, encompassing parts of the fourth and fifth years of operation of the SHRTN Collaborative. This evaluation is based on data gathered from members of the SHRTN Knowledge Exchange and the Alzheimer's Knowledge Exchange (AKE), and does not include data drawn from the Ontario Research Coalition (ORC). In the report, statements made about the SHRTN Collaborative should be taken to apply to the SHRTN Knowledge Exchange and AKE. The evaluation programs is based on an evaluation framework and approach that has been thoroughly described in the reports issued in previous years (Conklin & Stolee, 2008). This report does not reproduce this earlier conceptual material. The report focuses on the detailed findings of the evaluation profram, and recommendations for SHRTN Collaborative leaders to consider as they move forward.
12 Nov 15:47
The ORC (Ontario Research Coalition) brings together interdisciplinary researchers from multiple institutions working to produce evidence that could help improve the quality of care provided to seniors in Ontario. Funding is now available for two major initiatives: 1) Early researchers who want to focus their work on seniors health, and 2) Promotion of new collaborative projects focused on: drug usage / patient safety, chronic disease, mobility and aging, and aging at home.
30 Mar 15:30
Current Awareness Topical Reading List: Constipation and Nutrition. For copies of any articles, please contact a SHRTN Information Specialist at one of our host partner sites.