CURRENT PROJECTS

Multi-Centre Cluster-Randomized Implementation of Canadian Syncope Risk Score based Practice Recommendations for Emergency Department Syncope Management:

In collaboration with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, this study will assess the effectiveness of the knowledge translation of implementing the practice recommendation based on the Canadian Syncope Risk Score. This was derived and validated in Canada. During the control phase, only baseline practice patterns will be collected (starting September 18th, 2023). During the intervention phase (start date TBD), providers will be able to apply the Canadian Syncope Risk Score, decide disposition and have 15-day outpatient live cardiac monitoring device available to be provided to the patients before discharge. The central monitoring station in Windsor, Ontario will detect arrhythmias immediately including those secondary to a non-cardiac condition and would dispatch an ambulance to the patient.

This YouTube video provides more details regarding the Control Phase:

Implementation of CSRS - UHN: Control phase

Rapid Access Additions Medicine in the ED

Understanding Barriers to the Medical Management of Alcohol Use Disorder in the Emergency Department (In Collaboration with Mount Sinai)

Oculomotor Function Testing in Patients who suffered Concussion

Implementation of serological and molecular tools to inform COVID-19 patient management (GENCOV) (Multi-site Study)

Saliva Assay for Viral Examination - SARS-CoV-2: A Pilot Study (SAVE-CoV)

Learning from Patient Safety Incidents Reported during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Identifying factors that influence patients' willingness to participate in health research in the Emergency Department during the COVID-19 pandemic

HEADSTRONG (Helmet Education, Advocacy, Distribution & Social Media Trial to Reduce Obstacles & Nudge Group) Behaviour Study

The Effect of Epic (™) Electronic Health Record Implementation on Burnout in Emergency and UHN Providers