CONNECTing Concussion Care with Research Across Ontario.
Cindy HuntHeather MacKenzieAnil DosajJustina ZychMaria Carmela TartagliaMark BayleyRuth WilcockKarl ZabjekMatthew BurkeVicki KristmanBillie HardyLisa K FischerAndrew BakerPublished in: The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques (2024)
Common data elements (CDEs) for concussion, as established by international bodies, are not being widely used in Ontario, resulting in significant variability in the data being assessed and collected across clinics. CDEs support standardization of care as well as large-scale data sharing for high impact research. A collaborative network - Concussion Ontario Network: Neuroinformatics to Enhance Clinical care and Translation (CONNECT) - comprised of health care professionals, researchers, members from advocacy groups, and patients was formed to establish and implement CDEs for concussion care and research. While the seeds have been planted and initial effectiveness demonstrated, future challenges exist.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- electronic health record
- mild traumatic brain injury
- affordable care act
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