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Results for: 2009 2008

Making the AGREE tool more user-friendly: the feasibility of a user guide based on Boolean operators.

December 30, 2009

| Ann Scott, Carmen Moga, Christa Harstall

  Rationale, aims and objectives: The Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) instrument is a generic tool for assessing guideline quality. This feasibility study aimed to reduce the ambiguity and subjectivity associated with AGREE item scoring, and to augment the tool's capacity to differentiate between good- and poor-quality guidelines. Note: This is an Alberta…

Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Presentations

December 01, 2009

1 December 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Institute of Health Economics Fred Horne, Chair, Standing Policy Committee on Health Speakers / Keynote Presentations Robert Brook, Rand HealthDownload Presentation  Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera LivingDownload Presentation  Presentations & Panel discussion Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta…

Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Key People

December 01, 2009

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Robert Brook Dr. Robert Brook, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.P is Vice-President and Director of RAND Health, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Professor of Health Services at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also directs the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program.…

IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1)

December 01, 2009

1 December 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary’s Dean of Medicine, this third session considered the following theme: Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum III…

Innovation Forum III – Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency – Event Proceedings

December 01, 2009

Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary’s Dean of Medicine, this third session considered the following theme: Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency.

Disruption, Disruption, Disruption – Building a Successful Canadian Healthcare System

December 01, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Robert Brook, Rand Health. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

Three Perspectives on Maximizing Health System Performance: A Practioners View

December 01, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera Living. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

Institute of Health Economics Symposium on Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

December 01, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

The Role of Academic Medicine in Maximizing Health System Performance: Cost Containment & Improved Efficiency

December 01, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dr. Philip Baker, Dean of Medicine, University of Alberta. IHE Innovation Forum III - Maximizing Health System Performance (1): Cost Containment and Improved Efficiency

Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan

November 24, 2009

The Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan was produced by a panel of experts led by the Hon. Anne McLellan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. This consensus statement on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is the product of a unique conference: The IHE Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the…

Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés par l’alcoolisation foetale (ETCAF) – Tout au long de la vie

November 24, 2009

Le présent énoncé consensuel a été préparé par un panel indépendant de professionnels de la santé et de représentants du milieu universitaire et du public en se fondant sur: les études publiées pertinentes réunies par le Comité scientifique de la conférence pour l’établissement…

How can FASD be prevented? Mentoring programs for at-risk mothers

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Nancy Whitney, Clinical Director, King County Parent-Child Assistance Program, University of Washington. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

How can FASD be prevented? Strength and support: A women's perspective

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Amy Salmon, Managing Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Educational system, parental, and community support

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Frank Oberklaid, Director, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children's Hospital, and Professor, Pediatrics, University of Melbourne. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Shifting responsibility from the individual to communities of care

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Education policy – Elizabeth Bredberg

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Bredberg, Education Consultant, Bredberg Research and Consulting in Education. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Development of life skills: education, parenting, and family mentoring

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Claire Coles, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine; Director, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Exposure Clinic, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Health Care of Atlanta. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Life stages and transitions – Brenda Bennett

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Brenda Bennett, Executive Director, FASD Life's Journey Inc. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Social services and corrections

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Sharon Brintnell, Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, and Director, Occupational Performance Analysis Unit, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Treatment of FASD – John McLennan

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. John McLennan, Assistant Professor and Child Psychiatry Consultant, Departments of Community Health Sciences, Psychiatry, and Paediatrics, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Justice issues – Mary Kate Harvie

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by the Honourable Mary Kate Harvie, Associate Chief Judge, Provincial Court of Manitoba. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Policy development in FASD – Dorothy Badry

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dorothy Badry, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

What further research into FASD is needed? Health and social policy

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the…

What further research into FASD is needed? Clinical

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sara Jo Nixon, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Biobehavioral Core. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

How can FASD be prevented? Prevention of FASD: A Broader Strategy in women's Health

October 08, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nancy Poole, Research Associate, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health; Research Consultant, Women and Substance Use Issues, British Columbia Women's Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

About the FASD - Across the Lifespan Consensus Development Conference

October 07, 2009

7 – 9 October 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges.…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Key People

October 07, 2009

Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee | Communications Committee Chair Dr. Gail Andrew, MDCM FRCP(C) Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Speakers Susan Astley, PhD Professor…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Presentations

October 07, 2009

Wed 7 Oct 2009 | Thu 8 Oct 2009 | Fri 9 Oct 2009 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Conference Moderator: Nancy Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Wednesday, 7 October 2009 08:00 – 08:20 Opening Remarks The Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Finance…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Key Documents

October 07, 2009

Program Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Download Program  Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Across the Lifespan Download Consensus Statement  Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan

October 07, 2009

What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how is it diagnosed? Overview of FASD

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Andrew, Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Prevalence and incidence in Alberta and Canada

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Suzanne Tough, Scientific Director, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Prevalence and incidence internationally

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip May, Professor of Sociology and Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico; Senior Research Scientist, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Extent and impact on child development

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ben Gibbard, Developmental Pediatrician, Alberta Children's Hospital; Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Prevalence of FAS in foster care

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley, Professor of Epidemiology/Pediatrics, University of Washington; Director, Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Genetic pre-disposing factors

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Albert Chudley, Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Direct and indirect mechanisms for alcohol damage to the brain

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joanne Weinberg, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar and Acting Department Head, Cellular and Physiological Sciences, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Consequences of FASD: Economic implications

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Phil Jacobs, Professor, Gastroenterology Division, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta; Director of Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Consequences of FASD: Consequences on the community

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Mary Berube, Director, Intergovernmental Initiatives, Ministry Support Services Division, Alberta Children and Youth Services. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Consequences of FASD: Impact on system usage within foster care

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside, Executive Director, Disability Programs, Manitoba Family Services and Housing. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Consequences of FASD: Co-morbidities with mental health for an individual with FASD

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Dan Dubovsky, FASD Specialist for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), FASD Center for Excellence. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Consequences of FASD: Consequences for communities supporting adults with FASD

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Diane Malbin, Executive Director, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education and Training Services. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

How can FASD be prevented? Inventory of primary prevention campaigns

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Robin Thurmeier, FASD Resources Researcher, Saskatchewan Prevention Institute. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

How can FASD be prevented? Primary care physician perspective

October 07, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Across the Lifespan – Final Program

October 07, 2009

Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges. The IHE Consensus Development Conference on…

Cost Containment and Efficiency in National Health Systems: A Global Comparison

July 01, 2009

Written by health policy experts, the book gives a comprehensive overview of 8 different national health care systems and focuses in particular on the different approaches to maintain efficiency and to contain overall healthcare costs. Each chapter identifies the 4-5 specific policies with the highest impact for the respective country over the past 20-30 years and the current policy…

Making Difficult Decisions: Key People

May 29, 2009

Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Stephen Duckett Dr. Stephen Duckett has spent his professional life working in health care. As Alberta Health Services' new President and Chief Executive Officer (effective March 23, 2009). He has more than 35 years of experience in health care. Prior to coming to Alberta, Dr. Duckett was Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Healthcare Improvement…

Making Difficult Decisions: Presentations

May 29, 2009

25 May 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Introductions Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Board Institute of Health Economics, Professor and CIHR/GSK Virology Chair, University of Alberta Fred Horne, MLA, Chair, Standing Committee on Health, Alberta Ken Hughes, Board Chair, Alberta Health Services Presentations Generating evidence to inform difficult decisions: building capacity through…

IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

May 29, 2009

25 May 2009 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Innovation Forum series reflects one of the key goals of the Institute to promote open debate and dialogue on important issues in the health care system among academia, government, health service executives and industry. The Institute believes that the significant challenges facing the health system will only…

Innovation Forum II – Making Difficult Decisions – Event Proceedings

May 25, 2009

The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Innovation Forum series reflects one of the key goals of the Institute to promote open debate and dialogue on important issues in the health care system among academia, government, health service executives and industry. The Institute believes that the significant challenges facing the health system will only be addressed if all partners…

Generating evidence to inform, difficult decisions: building capacity through investment and partnership

May 25, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall, Pro-Vice Chancellor, York University, UK. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

Making Difficult Decisions

May 25, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sir Michael Rawlins, Chairman of National Institute of Clinical Excellence, UK. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

Producing and Incorporating Innovation

May 25, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Gregg Szabo, Executive Director, Policy, Reimbursement & Communicationa, Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

Alberta Health Services’ Step-Wise Approach to Improving Allocative Efficiency in Health Care

May 25, 2009

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, President and CEO, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum II - Making Difficult Decisions

Exercise Testing for the Prediction of Cardiac Events in Patients with Diabetes

May 01, 2009

| Bing Guo, Christa Harstall

The objective of this report is to assess research evidence on the safety and prognostic value of exercise testing (including electrocardiogram exercise testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing) for the prediction of cardiac events in patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and arthritis. Information Specialist: Trish…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) Testing in Alberta

May 01, 2009

| IHE Institute of Health Economics

Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report is about testing for Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and can also cause cervical cancer. Cervical screening aims to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality by detecting precancerous lesions early. Until…

Les statistiques économiques de la santé mentale: format poche

May 01, 2009

Les estimations indiquent que un canadien sur trois aura un problème de santé mentale durant sa vie. Peu de canadiens réalisent l’impact que la mauvaise santé mentale a sur les familles, les communautés, les systèmes de santé et l’économie. La santé mentale est aussi importante que la santé physique…

Financial Incentives to Physician Practices: A literature review of evaluations of physician remuneration models

March 19, 2009

| Charles Yan, JoAnn Kingston-Riechers, Anderson Chuck

This report provides information regarding the impact of physician reimbursement models on five dimensions specified in the Provincial Alternate Relationship Plan Program Evaluation. The impact of physician reimbursement models were assessed on the following five dimensions: Health service utilization Access to care Quality of services Patient satisfaction Physician satisfaction…

Comparative Effectiveness: An Overview

February 13, 2009

| David Hailey, Egon Jonsson, Philip Jacobs

The use of the term “comparative effectiveness” (CE) has attracted considerable attention, particularly in the United States. This booklet examines the concept of CE and its relationship to other assessment frameworks.

Costs of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Alberta, Canada

January 16, 2009

| Thanh Nguyen, Egon Jonsson

  Background: Although many programs targeting fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are implemented, the province of Alberta is still lacking information on costs of FASD. Objectives: To estimate the costs of FASD in Alberta based on available US and Canadian research on costs of FASD, and Alberta data.

Effectiveness of Organizational Interventions for the Prevention of Workplace Stress

January 13, 2009

| Lisa Bergerman, Paula Corabian, Christa Harstall

The purpose of this report is to advance the area of workplace mental health through a comprehensive synthesis of published research evidence. More specifically, this report examines the evidence on the effectiveness of organizational-level interventions for the prevention of stress in the workplace for adult employees without diagnosed mental illness. The main effectiveness outcomes…

Assistive Reproductive Technologies: a Literature Review and Database Analysis

January 01, 2009

| Anderson Chuck, Charles Yan

This report on assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) is a literature review and secondary analyses of administrative health data conducted to provide information on the direct health care costs associated with multiple pregnancies and the potential cost impact of ARTs in Alberta. It examines the impact of multiple pregnancies and Assistive Reproductive Technologies on health…

Determinants and Prevention of Low Birth Weight: A Synopsis of the Evidence

December 14, 2008

| Arne Ohlsson, Prakeshkumar Shah

The Institute of Health Economics sponsored Dr. Arne Ohlsson and Dr. Prakeshkumar Shah to write this book to inform the May 2007 Consensus Development Conference on Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: How to Prevent Low Birth Weight. The book provides a synopsis of the research evidence on the determinants and prevention of preterm/low birth weight births. This book is a synopsis (an…

Paying for What Works: Key People

December 02, 2008

Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Tom Feasby Dr. Tom Feasby has been Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary since 2007. Previously he was Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Capital Health and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta. He is a practicing neurologist and a health services researcher, who studies the appropriateness…

Paying for What Works: Presentations

December 02, 2008

2 December 2008Edmonton, Alberta Greetings Alberta Health and Wellness Introduction to the IHE Forum Lorne Tyrrell, IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in VirologyDownload Presentation  Comparative Effectiveness in Health Care Gail Wilensky, PhD, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPEDownload Presentation  Investing in Innovation - Impact of Comparative Effectiveness…

IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

December 02, 2008

2 December 2008 Edmonton, Alberta In December 2008, the Institute of Health Economics launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the health care system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Emceed by Andy…

Innovation Forum I – Paying for What Works: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Technologies and Programs – Event Proceedings

December 02, 2008

In December 2008, the Institute of Health Economics launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public and private sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the health care system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Emceed by Andy Greenshaw, Associate Vice President…

Innovation – Incremental or Big Leaps?

December 02, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in Virology.  IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Comparative Effectiveness in Health Care: Operationalizing Evidenced – Based Medicine

December 02, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Wilensky, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPE.  IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Paying for What Works: Comparative Effectiveness in Healthcare

December 02, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Newell McElwee, Pfizer, VP, Evidence-Based Strategies.  IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Decision-Maker Perspectives on Valuing Health Outcomes for Policy Decisions

December 02, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart McLeod, VP, Provincial Health Services Authority, British Columbia.  IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Cross-border Shopping for Innovation: The EPC Model

December 02, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Terry Klassen, U of A, Faculty of Medicine.  IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Comparative Effectiveness and Appropriateness

December 02, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Feasby, Dean of Medicine, University of Calgary.  IHE Innovation Forum I - Paying for What Works

Islet Transplantation for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes - An update

December 01, 2008

| Bing Guo, Paula Corabian, Christa Harstall

The purpose of this report is to update an earlier HTA report published in 2003. This report examines the newly published clinical research evidence on the safety and efficacy/effectiveness of islet transplantation in type 1 diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia episodes or hyperglycemia unawareness but are without kidney failure. The main clinical efficacy/effectiveness…

Depression: Have you been touched by it? – English

November 03, 2008

Canadian Health – Special Educational Supplement In one way or another, depression will eventually touch us all. Whether you are a friend, colleague or caregiver of a person diagnosed with depression, you are likely aware of the often debilitating impact this condition can have on people’s lives.

La Dépression: En avez-vous déjà souffert? – Français

November 03, 2008

Santé Canadien– Dossier d’Information Complémentaire Chacun d’entre nous sera, un jour ou l’autre, touché de près ou de loin par la dépression. Que vous soyez l’ami, le collègue de travail ou l’aidant naturel d’une personne atteinte de dépression, vous êtes probablement au courant des…

CT and MRI Services in Alberta: Comparisons With Other Health Care Systems

November 01, 2008

| David Hailey

This report presents summary information on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Alberta, with comparison to the use of these diagnostic imaging technologies in other jurisdictions. The aims of the report are to: illustrate the capacity in Alberta to diagnose and manage health problems with the help of these important technolgies compare the numbers,…

Review of Mental Health Economics Evaluation Studies

November 01, 2008

| Arto Ohinmaa, Carolyn Dewa, Trish Chatterley, Philip Jacobs

The mental health economics literature review shows that about one third of the articles found in the search did not include any or just minimal economic information. The database of 4005 references can be used to analyze the mental health economic literature e.g. by diagnosis, type of economic analysis, treatment, publication year, and targeted population.

Consensus Statement on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

October 17, 2008

The Consensus Statement on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment was produced by a panel of experts led by the Hon. Michael Kirby Chair, Mental Health Commission of Canada. This consensus statement was prepared by an independent panel of health professionals, academics, and public representatives based on: presentations by and questioning of experts…

Déclaration commune sur la dépression chez les adultes – Comment améliorer la prévention, le diagnostic et le traitement

October 17, 2008

L’honorable Michael Kirby (président de la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada) a présidé un éminent panel de citoyens et d’experts pour formuler des recommandations pratiques sur la façon d’améliorer la prévention, le diagnostic et le traitement des troubles dépressifs chez…

Current treatments for depression, safety and effectiveness: Electroconvulsive therapy

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Harold A. Sackeim, Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University; Emeritus Chief, Department of Biological Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Current treatments for depression, safety and effectiveness: Non-traditional forms of treatment of depression

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Obstacles to management and strategies to overcome them: Stigma

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Patrick Corrigan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Obstacles to management and strategies to overcome them: Mental health literacy: Tools for individuals and family

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thomas Ungar, Chief of Psychiatry, North York General Hospital. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Obstacles to management and strategies to overcome them: Access to health care for people with depression

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David J. A. Dozois, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What further research is needed: Biomedical

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Glen Baker, Professor and Vice-Chair (Research) and Director, Neurochemical Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What further research is needed: Clinical

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT). Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What further research is needed: Population Health

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What further research is needed: Policy

October 16, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus H. Thompson, Department of Psychiatry and Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research, University of Alberta; Research Associate, Institute of Health Economics. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Depression in Adults

October 15, 2008

Depression in Adults: Key Documents

October 15, 2008

Program Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program (510 KB) Download Program  Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment (275 KB) Download Consensus Statement  Déclaration commune sur la dépression…

Depression in Adults: Presentations

October 15, 2008

Wed 15 Oct 2008 | Thurs 16 Oct 2008 | Fri 17 Oct 2008 Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program Wednesday, 15 October 2008 08:15 – 08:30 Opening Remarks  08:30 – 09:00 Question 1: What is depression and how common is it? Depressive disorders, symptoms, prevalence, and incidence (1.8 MB)Scott B. Patten MD FRCPC…

About the Depression in Adults Consensus Development Conference

October 15, 2008

15 – 17 October 2008 Calgary, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in collaboration with the Alberta Depression Initiative Project, Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Mental Health Board and the Mental Health Commission of Canada organized a Consensus development conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Calgary,…

Depressive disorders, symptoms, prevalence, and incidence

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Scott B. Patten, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Effects of Depression: Impact on mortality and morbidity including other diseases – Eldon R. Smith

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Eldon R. Smith, Emeritus Professor, University of Calgary; Chair, Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Effects of Depression: Impact on mortality and morbidity including other diseases – Lauren Brown

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Lauren Brown BScPharm MSc ACPR, PhD Candidate, School of Public Health, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Effects of Depression: Impact on the workplace and society

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Zorianna Hyworon, Chief Executive Officer, InfoTech Inc. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Effects of Depression: Economic impact and utilization of health services

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Director, Research Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics; Professor, Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Risk factors for depression: Age, sex, race, and genetics

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sidney H. Kennedy, Professor of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, University Health Network, University of Toronto; Founding Chair, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT). Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Risk factors for depression: Adverse childhood experiences in relation to depression in adult ages

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Vincent Felitti, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California; Founding Chair of Preventative Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Risk factors for depression: The abuse of alcohol and other substances

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nady el-Guebaly, Professor and Head, Addiction Division, Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary; Medical Director, Addiction Program & Centre, Alberta Health Services/Calgary Health Region. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Appropriate ways to diagnose depression: Early detection, screening and other diagnostic methods

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. David L. Streiner, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Assistant Vice President, Research Director, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Appropriate ways to diagnose depression: Diagnosis and follow up from a family practitioner’s perspective

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. June Bergman, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Current treatments for depression, safety and effectiveness: Pharmaceutical treatment: Benefits and risks

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Raymond W. Lam, Professor and Head of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia; Director, Mood Disorders Centre of Excellence, University of British Columbia Hospital, Vancouver. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Current treatments for depression, safety and effectiveness: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Keith Dobson, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; Executive Director, Council of Canadian Departments of Psychology; President-Elect, Academy of Cognitive Therapy; President-Elect, International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How…

Current treatments for depression, safety and effectiveness: Psychotherapy

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Janet M. de Groot, Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Oncology and Associate Dean, Equity and Teacher-Learner Relations, University of Calgary. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Current treatments for depression, safety and effectiveness: Self-management

October 15, 2008

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Dan Bilsker, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University; Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program

October 15, 2008

The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), in collaboration with the Alberta Depression Initiative Project, Alberta Health and Wellness, the Alberta Mental Health Board and the Mental Health Commission of Canada organized a Consensus development conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Calgary, Alberta in October 2008. The main objective…

How Much Should We Spend on Mental Health?

September 04, 2008

| Kim-Lian Lim, Philip Jacobs, Carolyn Dewa

How much should we spend on mental health? provides an overview of the various approaches that have been used to answer the question of health spending, applied to the mental health context. Estimates using several of the approaches are provided. Information Specialists: Trish Chatterley, Liz Dennett

Chronic Pain: A Health Policy Perspective

September 01, 2008

Discussing all aspects of chronic pain management, this is the second volume of the new book series on health care and disease management, published with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Edmonton, Canada. The authors provide an introduction into the history, pathophysiology, ethics and epidemiology of chronic pain before covering the different aspects of treating chronic…

The Importance of Measuring Health Related Quality of Life

September 01, 2008

| Maria Jose Santana, David Feeny

The Importance of Measuring Health Related Quality of Life report provides an overview of health-related quality of life (HRQL) measurement to facilitate and understanding of such measures to be used in both clinical practice and research. Health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures have been widely used in health research in recent years and have been the endpoint in many clinical…

IHE In Your Pocket 2008: A Handbook of Economic Statistics

August 28, 2008

IHE In Your Pocket (IHE IYP) presents a bird’s eye view of the economic aspects of the Canadian healthcare system with international comparisons. IHE IYP 2008 has been reorganized and expanded, and includes the most currently available data. Topics are presented related to resources first, addressing in turn economic burden of illness, expenditures, physical resources, prices,…

Effective Dissemination of Findings from Research - A Compilation of Essays

June 01, 2008

| David Hailey, Jeremy Grimshaw, Martin Eccles, Craig Mitton, Carol E. Adair, Emily McKenzie, Scott Patten, Brenda Waye-Perry, Leif Rentzhog, Paul Taenzer, Christa Harstall, Saifee Rashiq, Pamela Barton, Don Schopflocher, Lynda Jobin

Effective Dissemination of Findings from Research contains essays resulting from a workshop on effective dissemination of findings from research organized by the Institute of Health Economics. The publication is intended as one of the many available resources on dissemination of research findings for those interested in the subject. Chapter 3 of this report originally appeared…

Using health technology assessment to identify research gaps: an unexploited resource for increasing the value of clinical research.

February 28, 2008

| Ann Scott, Carmen Moga, Christa Harstall, Jacques Magnan

  Abstract: Health technology assessments (HTAs) are an as yet unexploited source of comprehensive, systematically generated information that could be used by research funding agencies to formulate researchable questions that are relevant to decision-makers. We describe a process that was developed for distilling evidence gaps identified in HTAs into researchable questions…

The Actim™ Partus versus the TLIIQ® System as rapid response tests to aid in diagnosing preterm labour in symptomatic women

February 25, 2008

| Paula Corabian

This rapid assessment addressed a request to assess the published research evidence on how the ActimTM Partus test compares to the TliIQ® System in terms of diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and costs when added to preterm labour management in symptomatic women with intact membranes.

Air Ambulance With Advanced Life Support

February 05, 2008

| Carmen Moga, Christa Harstall

Air ambulance transportation with capabilities to provide advanced life support. The objective of this report is to present and synthesize the available published research evidence on the efficacy/effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of air ambulance transportation (helicopters) with on-board capabilities of advanced life support (ALS). The intent is to use this evidence to inform…

Financing Health Care: New Ideas for a Changing Society

January 27, 2008

Discussing issues of health care financing, this is the first volume in a completely new public health book series, edited by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Alberta, Canada. Starting with various funding methods, it also features sections on different health care payment and purchasing mechanisms, as well as equity issues. This book is of interest to medical and allied…

Spousal Violence Against Women: Preventing Recurrence

January 05, 2008

| Bing Guo, Christa Harstall

Risk assessment tools for predicting recidivism of spousal violence. The objective of this report is to assess the research evidence on the inter-rater reliability and predictive validity of various risk assessment instruments in predicting male-to-female spousal violence recidivism and lethality in those males who had contact with the police system. Information Specialist: Liz…

Using Fetal Fibronectin to Diagnose Pre-term Labour

January 01, 2008

| Paula Corabian, Christa Harstall

The role of rapid fetal fibronectin assay in the management of spontaneous preterm labour The objective of this report is to evaluate the added value of using fetal fibronectin (Rapid fFN for the TLiTM System, referred to here as the rapid fFN assay) to diagnose spontaneous preterm labour (PTL) in symptomatic women, which is the only fFN detection modality currently available in…

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