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Implementation and Outcomes of a Perioperative Geriatrics Strategy, PRIME, for Older Adults Undergoing Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery Older adults undergoing gastrointestinal surgery for cancer or pre-cancerous lesions received a whole pathway perioperative geriatrics strategy which included preoperative comprehensive geriatric assessment, collaborative care between surgery, ...

...to sustain its continued impact across clinical settings and better patient outcomes.

Read the full paper, co-authored by KTP scientist Dr @ericwongmd.bsky.social, here!
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PRIME incorporates elements such as comprehensive geriatrics assessments and multidisciplinary care teams that provide personalized care for older adults.

The KT Program continues to build on previous work by identifying challenges and factors that support PRIME implementation...

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For World Cancer Day, we are highlighting an ongoing KT Program project supporting the implementation of PRIME. PRIME is a care pathway that was developed to address the unique needs of older adults undergoing cancer-related surgery.

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Reminder: the next KT Canada seminar series session is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 12th!

Get the details below ⬇️

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KT Canada newsletter for Jan. 28, 2026:

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Read the full paper here: bit.ly/ADmeds

See the follow up work here, which includes individual patient data NMA: bit.ly/3NZaVc9

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In this study, the team looked at the comparative safety and effectiveness of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer’s disease.

They found that cognitive enhancers in general have minimal effects on cognition and that the drugs appear safe, but this must be interpreted cautiously.

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For Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we are revisiting this publication, led by KTP Scientist Dr @andreatricco.bsky.social.

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Applications are OPEN for the 2026 KT Canada Summer Institute!

Get all the details here: bit.ly/KTCSI26

And email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to if you have questions.

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New patient-driven paper!

Robert Wells, Leah Boulos, Janet Curran & colleagues published a paper to determine the impact of digital education interventions for patients undergoing cardiac procedures on patient-level and health system-level outcomes.

Read the publication: shorturl.at/dvWgH

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The research team also found that there is a need for strategies at different levels to support LTCH & RH staff in preparation for future public health crises. The team used these data to develop the Wellness Hub Program.

Full paper: bit.ly/4sv2Qyj
Plain language brief: bit.ly/4sP2Mtq

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In addition, leaders faced difficulties with COVID-19 vaccine uptake, particularly among staff. Some staff had vaccine safety concerns, while others had trouble accessing vaccine clinics or reliable information.

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Some of the challenges reported by the LTCH and RH were: IPAC was hard to manage because of limited resources and staff capacity, and leaders struggled to explain changing COVID-19 restrictions and policies to residents’ families and caregivers, which caused worry, confusion, and frustration.

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The COVID-19 pandemic made existing problems in long-term care homes (LTCH) and retirement homes (RH) worse, and created new crises. This study explored the challenges homes faced and strategies they used, with the goal of designing a support program for the pandemic and beyond.

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Check out this recent publication from the KT Program – “Challenges Facing Canadian Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic”.

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Please share - Applications for the KT Canada Summer Institute (SI) open today!

This year we're excited to share that there will be two tracks for the SI...

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Dr. Eric Wong (MD, FRCPC, PhD) - Knowledge Translation Program Dr. Eric Wong is a Scientist with the KT Program and a Geriatrician at Unity Health Toronto. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research program at IHPME (University of Toron...

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. @ericwongmd.bsky.social has joined the KTP as a Scientist! He is interested in improving the outcomes of older adults in the hospital or community settings.
Learn more here! knowledgetranslation.net/profile/eric...

Welcome Dr. Wong! 🤩

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Join the next session of the KT Canada seminar series!

Dr @melaniebarwick.bsky.social and Alison Hoens will present on "Overview and Implications of the WHO Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-Making".

More info here! bit.ly/3Nh0za5

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KT Canada newsletter for Jan. 14, 2026 📰

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Understanding changes in complex care needs over time: key research insights into multimorbidity trajectories Multimorbidity, the coexistence of multiple chronic diseases or conditions, poses a major challenge for health-care systems worldwide. Traditional res…

.... the authors suggest shifting instead towards longitudinal studies. By doing this, they aim to learn more about multimorbidity evolution over time, with the end goal of improving patient care.

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Traditional research has largely relied on cross-sectional studies when looking at multimorbidity (multimorbidity is when multiple chronic diseases or conditions are present at once)...

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Understanding changes in complex care needs over time: key research insights into multimorbidity trajectories Multimorbidity, the coexistence of multiple chronic diseases or conditions, poses a major challenge for health-care systems worldwide. Traditional res…

Check out this “Personal View” piece from The Lancet Healthy Longevity, co-authored by KT Program Director Dr. Sharon Straus and a team of international researchers.

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Pls share! On Jan 19, we'll be opening applications for the 2026 KT Canada Summer Institute (SI)!
The SI will be taking place in Ottawa, ON from June 8-10, with a bonus day on June 11 for the inaugural "Ottawa Evidence to Action Showcase" event!

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In case you missed it! 😊

Reminder - this virtual talk with Dr. @gfontaine.bsky.social is coming up *tomorrow*, Thurs, Jan 8th!

Get all the info & register below ⬇️

Check out the full publication here: bit.ly/3KYG5lB

And the research brief here: bit.ly/4syaf04

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The research team suggests that the results should be used to develop strategies to support the implementation of routine sociodemographic data collection in acute care settings, since this info is a critical factor to understanding where health inequities exist so they can be addressed.

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...including the approach of the individual asking the questions, the types of questions asked, when the data were collected, and whether assurances around privacy and transparency regarding the use of data were provided.

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In this study, led by KTP scientist Dr. Tina Fahim, the research team sought to learn about patient perceptions related to disclosure of their sociodemographic information. They found that participants’ level of comfort in disclosing sociodemographic data was impacted by a number of factors..

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