Current methodologies for the optimal operation of district heating systems use model predictive control. Accurate forecasting of the water temperature at critical points is crucial for meeting constraints related to consumers while minimizing the production costs for the heat supplier. A new forecasting methodology based on conditional Finite Impulse Response (cFIR) models is introduced, for w...

Objectives Patients undergoing haemodialysis report elevated symptoms and reduced health-related quality of life, often prioritise improvements in psychosocial well-being over long-term survival. Systematic collection use patient-reported outcomes (PROs) may help support tailored healthcare improve outcomes. This study investigates the methodological basis for routine PRO assessment, particular...

Background: Avoidable hospital readmission is a major problem among health systems. Although there are effective peri-discharge interventions for reducing avoidable readmission, successful implementation challenging. This systematic review of qualitative studies aimed to identify barriers and facilitators implementing from providers’ service users’ perspectives. Methods: We searched four databa...

BACKGROUND In 2014, nursing home administration and government officials were facing increasing public and media scrutiny around the variation of antipsychotic medication (APM) prescribing across Ontario nursing homes. In response, policy makers partnered to test an academic detailing (AD) intervention to address appropriate prescribing of APM in nursing homes in a cluster-randomized trial. Thi...

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent chronic that requires comprehensive approaches to manage; it accounts for significant portion of Canada’s annual healthcare spending. Interprofessional teams are effective at providing management meets the needs patients. As part an ongoing initiative, COPD program, Best Care program was implemented in primary care ...

Abstract Background Backed by over 20 years of research development, the Wheelchair Skills Program (WSP) has proven to be a safe and effective program improving wheelchair skills for adult users. However, evidence is lacking pediatric population, which may help explain limited use WSP in settings. While additional specific population needed, concurrent implementation into clinical practice equa...

Background Across the globe, women who deliver in health facilities report experiencing disrespect and abuse (D&A). In lowand middle-income countries, D&A is particularly catastrophic because it may cause women to opt against facility delivery, as well as violate their human rights. D&A is likely a frontline manifestation of multi-level problems in complex health systems; yet efforts to address...