Showcase 2016

The Cancer Survivorship Ambulatory Clinic: A Multi-disciplinary, Inter-professional, and Virtual Follow-up Network for Cancer Survivors
Simron Singh

July 27, 2016, 0

Cancer Care Simron Singh Simron.Singh@Sunnybrook.ca 416-480-4928 Matthew Cheung Matthew.Cheung@Sunnybrook.ca 416-480-4928 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of TorontoAdvances in the treatment of Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL/NHL) and colorectal cancer (CRC) have resulted in increasing cure rates and a growing population of long-term cancer survivors. The Transition Care Clinic (TCC),...

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The evaluation of a LHIN4 practice guideline for completion axillary lymph node dissection in breast cancer surgery
Peter Lovrics

July 27, 2016, 0

Cancer Care Peter Lovrics lovricsp@mcmaster.ca 905-521-6060 cornacs@mcmaster.ca Hamilton Academic Health Sciences OrganizationRecent evidence form the ACOSOC Z0011 trial and dissemination of a LHIN4 regional guideline for completion axillary node dissection (cALND) were associated with a marked decrease in cALND after positive sentinel node biopsy (SNB), even among some cases...

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The Quality Improvement in Colorectal Cancer in Local Health Integration Network 4 (LHIN4) Project (QICC-L4)
Marko Simunovic

July 27, 2016, 0

Cancer Care Marko Simunovic simunovi@hhsc.ca 905-575-6375 grubac@hhsc.ca \ 905-527-4322 ext 67165 Hamilton Academic Health Sciences OrganizationThe QICC-L4 is designed to optimize colorectal cancer surgical care in all LHIN4 hospitals by creating interventions that support surgeons at key points of care. A recent audit of data from LHIN4 hospitals demonstrated that...

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ShoeBOX Audiometery – Implementation and Global Scaling of an mHealth Audiometer
Matthew Bromwich

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine Matthew Bromwich mbromwich@cheo.on.ca 613-737-7600 ext 2706 matthew@clearwaterclinical.com Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario, University of OttawaOne third of adults over the age of 65 are affected by hearing loss and this number is set to double in the next 25 years. There are not enough Audiology...

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Comparing Coaches and Smart Phone Technology To Optimize Chronic Disease Management in Congestive Heart Failure
James E Calvin

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine James E. Calvin james.calvin@lhsc.on.ca 519-663-3892 AMOSO, London Health Science Center,Western UniversityTransformation:The use of both coaches and smart phone technology to assist heart failure(HF) patients in the self management of their disease expands our ability to chronically care for HF patients. Our hypothesis is that one...

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Heart Failure Telelink: Expanding the Reach using Interactive Voice Response Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes
Lisa Mielniczuk

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine Lisa Mielniczuk lmielniczuk@ottawaheart.ca 613-761-4059 Christine Struthers cstruthers@ottawaheart.ca 613-761-4134 University of Ottawa Heart InstituteHeart Failure (HF) Telelink became a UOHI program in 2014 and expanded to 4 regional partner hospitals in 2015. Lessons learned from these early adopters will lead to broader implementation. The automated call/IVR...

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Intelligent monitoring for hospital inpatients based on continuous physiologic signals
David Maslove

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine David Maslove david.maslove@queensu.ca 613-549-6666 x7471 david@conduitlab.org 613-650-7311 SEAMO, Queen's University, Kingston General HospitalTransformation - Critical illness is associated with a high risk of death and disability. Novel solutions are needed to identify deteriorating patients early, in order to intervene early and improve outcomes. Adoptability –...

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Harnessing mobile health technology to personalize the care of chronic kidney disease patients
Alexander G Logan

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine Alexander G. Logan logan@lunenfeld.ca 416-586-5187 alogan@mtsinai.on.ca 416-418-2772 Nephrology, Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network, Univ of TorontoSelf-management has been advocated as a way for patients to cope with the challenges of living with complex chronic illnesses. However, to be effective and sustainable self-care activities...

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TeleResuscitation ONtario (TRON): Developing a telemedicine support for rural and remote emergency physicians caring for patients in a crisis
Daniel Howes

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine Daniel Howes howesd@kgh.kari.net 613-453-5593 SEAMO, Queen's University, Kingston General HospitalAdoptability: This pilot project developed and tested an inexpensive Telemedicine system to provide rapid video-based support to Emergency Department physicians. The pilot was a success, and we are moving forward to expand the program provincially in...

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Virtual TEE: An interactive online teaching aid for learning transesophageal echocardiography
Massimiliano Meineri

July 27, 2016, 0

Technology: e-Solutions and Telemedicine Massimiliano Meineri massimiliano.meineri@uhn.ca 416-340-4800 Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, University of TorontoVirtual TEE is a free online transesophageal echocardiography simulator and has been visited by hundreds of learners worldwide. Its accuracy had been confirmed by numerous positive feedback from users. Its impact on learning...

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