Understanding and leveraging the role of networks and network actors in the implementation of practice change innovations in Ontario’s long term care homes

Issues involving the introduction, learning and embracing of new knowledge, innovation or practice change in healthcare are critical as the innovation impacts the quality of service and care of patients. Long-term care (LTC) is a sector that has historically faced its own unique challenges in moving research knowledge into practice. The proposed project codeveloped with Perley Health will focus on identifying the relational aspects of knowledge uptake and application, in addition to the barriers and methods of overcoming barriers to the implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines in LTC homes during the COVID-19 pandemic through a social network analysis and knowledge translation lens. As part of Perley Health’s Centre of Excellence Strategy, the development of a Knowledge Translation (KT) Hub was proposed in 2019. This hub aims to improve how knowledge and support is shared in the LTC sector. The HSI Fellow will support the organization by her direct involvement in the Hub’s development, and through application of findings from her research.

Faculty Supervisor:

Whitney Berta

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Partner:

Perley Health

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Toronto

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