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New research: Improving the patient experience with Emergency Department wait times
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 09:29 AM
A quality improvement initiative led by Osler’s Emergency Program leadership and Organizational Performance teams, with Faisal Khan, Etobicoke General Hospital Emergency Department (ED) Manager, as lead author, was recently published in Healthcare Management Forum. The study, Implementation of the Admission Transfer Unit to reduce Emergency Department boarding, presents a new approach to managing patients with complex needs more effectively. The project introduced Admission Transfer Units (ATUs)...
Researcher profile: Champica Nicholas and liquid biopsy technology
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:24 AM
We don’t often hear about a young researcher making the leap from the classroom to working on research with cutting-edge technology, however, Champica Nicholas made this remarkable journey. Recently named first author on a paper published in the journal of Oncology - Cancers titled, Point of care liquid biopsy for cancer treatment—early experience from a community center, Champica’s career has always been driven by her curiosity.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from...
Discussing dysphagia: Presentation at the SAC national convention
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 10:09 AM
Daryn Cushnie-Sparrow, PhD, Speech Language Pathologist at Osler, presented her research on the prevalence of dysphagia at the 2024 Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) national convention held in Vancouver, British Columbia. The convention, a significant event for speech-language pathologists (SLP) and audiologists across Canada, provided a platform for sharing research, engaging in professional development, and networking.
During the convention, Daryn showcased her poster titled...
The unique role of Osler’s Ethics Research team
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 09:14 AM
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, ethical considerations play a crucial role in shaping policies, practices, and patient care. At the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, an exceptional team of ethicists is addressing some of these complex dilemmas and driving positive change. The research, focused on ethics quality improvement, allows important questions to be addressed while advancing the field of health care ethics and people-centered decision-making.
This approach is...
A new tool to support patients on dialysis
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 02:30 PM
A newly published evidence-based practice protocol, led by Jasleen Gill, a recent master’s graduate, focuses on using patient-reported symptom tracking to improve dialysis care. The study was conducted at two dialysis centres in the Greater Toronto Area: University Health Network’s (UHN) Toronto General Hospital and the Etobicoke Renal Centre, which is part of William Osler Health System’s Etobicoke General Hospital.
Under the guidance of primary investigator Dr. Istvan Mucsi from UHN, Jasleen...
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