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Heart Valve Disease in Canada: Recommended Components for a National Strategy

March 30, 2022

| John Sproule, Ken Bond, Lindsey Warkentin, Bing Guo, Nancy Zuck

This report is the result of a national consultation and roundtable deliberations conducted by the Institute of Health Economics to support the development of a National Strategy for Heart Valve Disease in Canada. Two virtual policy engagements with clinical leaders, patients and health system managers were conducted in November 2021. These workshops identified 9 thematic areas…

Secondary Prevention of High-Risk Heart Disease in Alberta: Identification, Surveillance, and Management

November 30, 2021

| Jennifer Seida, John Sproule, Ken Bond

The Institute of Health Economics conducted an environmental scan to: describe available Alberta data assets to support the identification, surveillance, and management of high-risk patients with known cardiovascular disease; identify preliminary gaps in the available information; and formulate potential strategies to address the gaps identified. This environmental scan represents…

Optimizing vascular risk reduction initiatives in Alberta: A clinical review and economic analysis

September 09, 2021

| Bing Guo, Carmen Moga, Charles Yan, Gareth Hopkin, Jeff Round, Jennifer Seida, Lisa Tjosvold, Michelle Pollock

This health evidence review assesses the clinical effectiveness and economic impact of various vascular risk reduction (VRR) initiatives that have been implemented in Alberta, and promising new initiatives, to inform priority-setting decisions regarding risk-reduction initiatives. The assessment also examines the clinical benefit that future projects would need to achieve for them…

Preventing Harm From Alcohol Use During Pregnancy (Table of Contents)

February 17, 2015

This book includes the plenary presentations made at the first international conference on prevention of FASD, which was attended by about 700 people from 35 countries around the globe. The issues addressed are FASD as a priority in health policy making; its prevalence and incidence; strategies for prevention; current applied and basic research in the field; the role of the medical…

An economic evaluation of the parent-child assistance program for preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Alberta, Canada.

January 30, 2015

| Thanh Nguyen, Egon Jonsson, Jessica Moffatt, Liz Dennett, Anderson Chuck, Shelley Birchard

    Abstract: Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP) is a 3-year home visitation/harm reduction intervention to prevent alcohol exposed births, thereby births with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, among high-risk women. This article used a decision analytic modelling technique to estimate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio and the net monetary benefit of the P-CAP…

The impact of the universal infant varicella immunization strategy on Canadian varicella-related hospitalization rates

October 01, 2013

| Arianna Waye, Philip Jacobs, Ben Tan

  INTRODUCTION: Varicella vaccine was introduced to the infant immunization schedule in each province or territory between 2000 and 2007 as a result of the Canadian ImmunizationStrategy. The impact of vaccinating children against this disease is potentially far reaching, asimmunization may also benefit those segments of the population not immunized. The objective of this paper…

For Which Strategies of Suicide Prevention is there Evidence of Effectiveness – WHO Health Evidence Network Synthesis Report

July 30, 2012

| Ann Scott, Bing Guo

For which strategies of suicide prevention is there evidence of effectiveness? This report aims to synthesize research findings from existing systematic reviews to address two questions: What types of preventive interventions have been evaluated in the published literature? Which strategies have good-quality evidence to support them? Limited evidence - as well as variability by…

Return on Investment for Mental Health Promotion: Parenting Programs and Early Childhood Development

January 11, 2012

| Carissa Escober-Doran, Philip Jacobs, Carolyn Dewa

This study measures the return on investment for parent training at the pre- or early childhood stage. The purpose is to prevent conduct disorders in childhood, and mental health problems in adolescence and adulthood. The program studied is the Triple P program. The context is a one year birth cohort in Alberta. The costs are for a universal parental training program. The downstream…

Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD: Who is Responsible?

May 01, 2011

This in-depth book contains an introduction to prevention of FASD and to the different methods that are used. There is also a systematic review of the effectiveness of prevention approaches and an overview of reviews on FASD. The book ends with a chapter called “Five perspectives on prevention of FASD” written by professionals in the field who are working to prevent…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Across the Lifespan

December 09, 2010

The IHE has produced a book of the proceedings from the Consensus Development Conference: FASD - Across the Lifespan. Hardcover copies are available for purchase at a unit cost of $25.00 CAD plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Click on the Add to Cart button at the bottom of this page to proceed with your purchase. In followup to the conference, the Institute has produced two…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Management and Policy Perspectives of FASD

November 01, 2010

Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact, and prevention strategies of FASD. Edited by world-renowned experts, this compendium includes the latest research results to provide new insights and realistic estimations…

Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Over the Internet: A Rapid Review of the Scientific Literature

April 04, 2010

| Maria Ospina, Christa Harstall, Liz Dennett

The Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Over the Internet: A Rapid Review of the Scientific Literature report examines the research evidence on the frequency, effects, risk factors of sexual exploitation of children and youth over the Internet. The report also provides information on available resources in Alberta and Canada regarding Internet safety and prevention of child…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Consensus Statement on Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: How to Prevent Low Birth Weight

May 23, 2007

This consensus statement on how to prevent low birth weight was developed to inform patients, health policy, and practice. It is a product of the IHE Consensus Development Conference on Healthy Mothers - Healthy Babies: How to Prevent Low Birth Weight held April 23 to 25, 2007

Economics of Childhood Immunizations in Canada: Data Book

May 13, 2007

| Philip Jacobs, Rita Yim, Arto Ohinmaa, Janice Varney, Anita Hanrahan, Joy Loewen, Laura Mashinter, Bev Baptiste, Margaret Russell

This booklet is a compendium of existing statistics related to the economic aspect of childhood immunizations in Canada. It brings together, in one document, data obtained from a wide range of sources. It covers topics related to the economic and epidemiological burden of childhood diseases, resources used, and system performance from provincial, national, and international viewpoints.

Suicide Prevention Strategies: Evidence from Systematic Reviews

February 01, 2003

| Bing Guo, Ann Scott, Samantha Bowker

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #28. This report provides an overview of the evidence from systematic reviews on the effectiveness of suicide prevention strategies. NOTE: In 2006 the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research HTA unit moved to IHE. Documents produced in and prior to 2006 have different formats; the format was determined…

Efficacy of Suicide Prevention Programs for Children and Youth

January 01, 2002

| Bing Guo, Christa Harstall

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #26. Given the very broad range of suicide prevention strategies, it is unrealistic to cover all of them in this report. Thus, the main focus of this review is to present the findings from primary research that assessed the efficacy/effectiveness of suicide prevention programs on school aged children and youth…

Interface pressure measurement systems for management of pressure sores

September 01, 1996

| Christa Harstall

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #1. This report has been prepared to provide information and assist discussion on the management of pressure sores, a significant source of morbidity in health care institutions. The focus of the report is on a specific technology, interface pressure measurement. It is expected that other issues in this are will…

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