Anne Miller, Karenn Chan, Blair Wold, Bri Krekowski, Helen Lightfoot
{"title":"Collaborative Community Support for People Impacted by Dementia: A Social Return on Investment Analysis.","authors":"Anne Miller, Karenn Chan, Blair Wold, Bri Krekowski, Helen Lightfoot","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27628","DOIUrl":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27628","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Connecting People and Community for Living Well (CPCLW) initiative supports the well-being of people impacted by dementia in rural communities. From March 2022 to March 2023, a social return on investment (SROI) analysis was undertaken to assess the value created by the initiative. The analysis revealed that, for every dollar invested in CPCLW, over six dollars in social value was created. These results suggest that investment in multi-sector community-based teams in rural areas generates significant value for multiple stakeholders and that collaborative approaches to well-being maximize social value while positively affecting those impacted by dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"73-78"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anne Snowdon, Alexandra Wright, Saba Ghadiri, Cindy Ly
{"title":"Stronger Together: A Collaborative Approach to Solving Canada's Healthcare Supply Chain Crisis.","authors":"Anne Snowdon, Alexandra Wright, Saba Ghadiri, Cindy Ly","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27631","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Canada's healthcare supply chain faces persistent disruptions, and its fragility has been well documented. This jeopardizes patients' access to critical care and places significant stress on healthcare professionals, which points to the essential need for a collaborative approach to building relationships, strengthening self-reliance and advancing healthcare supply chain resilience in Canada. This paper documents the design and development of a community of practice (CoP) strategy, bringing together representatives from different sectors, including the private sector, government, health workforce, health system leadership and citizens, to successfully mobilize their diverse expertise and co-design practical solutions to support supply chain resilience in Canada.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"46-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Helen Harris, Megan Lynch, Mary Vaccaro, Chi-Ling Joanna Sinn
{"title":"Understanding the Population Health Needs of Tenants in Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) in Hamilton, Ontario.","authors":"Helen Harris, Megan Lynch, Mary Vaccaro, Chi-Ling Joanna Sinn","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Little is known about domiciliary hostels (known as residential care facilities [RCFs] in Hamilton, Ontario) for those needing affordable housing and minimal supports. Our multiple-methods study examined the characteristics and health needs of 36 RCF tenants across four RCFs. We found that 64.4% of participants were 50+ years old, 22.2% had ever been unhoused, 77.4% had comorbid physical and mental illness and 83.3% had been hospitalized. Financial resources, capacity for work and physical pain were key quality-of-life concerns. A whole-systems approach involving healthcare, social care and housing is needed to serve this marginalized and aging population.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"85-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Campus Community Project: Coming Together to Support Student Mental Health.","authors":"Selena Norman","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Complex student mental health needs are on the rise. The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) is a partnership project that supports Ontario's post-secondary campuses in addressing these needs. CICMH's Campus Community Partnership Project fills service gaps and improves student access to mental health services through pre-existing resources. By creating a collaborative model of care for students, this project supports the creation and expansion of programs between campuses and local community mental health organizations. To date, CICMH has supported more than 50 projects across 42 campuses, reaching 93% of Ontario's post-secondary institutions and supporting over 40,000 students.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"40-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaitlin G Saxton, Alexia Jaouich, Mary Bartram, Mélanie Hood, Janis Dawson, Hajin Lee, Peter Cornish
{"title":"Stepped Care 2.0: A Framework to Facilitate Leadership in Youth Mental Health System Building.","authors":"Kaitlin G Saxton, Alexia Jaouich, Mary Bartram, Mélanie Hood, Janis Dawson, Hajin Lee, Peter Cornish","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27633","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27633","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Canada, there has been an effort to address youth mental health through various initiatives and investments, although mental health struggles among young Canadians continue to increase. Despite these challenges, there is also recognition of the strength and resilience of youth, as well as the increasing empowerment and engagement of young people in shaping mental health support systems. In this article, the authors explore the role of leadership in facilitating the co-design and implementation of a comprehensive continuum of care, leveraging the Stepped Care 2.0 framework, to facilitate effective and sustainable youth mental health support systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"30-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kelli Wuerth, Karen Tee, Steve Mathias, Skye Barbic
{"title":"Foundry, the British Columbia Integrated Youth Services Initiative: Sharing Lessons From a Decade of Innovation.","authors":"Kelli Wuerth, Karen Tee, Steve Mathias, Skye Barbic","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27634","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Youth in Canada are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges at alarming rates. One response to address these concerns that has received considerable provincial/territorial, federal and philanthropic support is Integrated Youth Services (IYS). The British Columbia (BC) IYS initiative, called Foundry, is quickly approaching its 10-year anniversary, with the original proof-of-concept centre having opened in 2015. With 47,000 unique youth attending over 320,000 visits from April 2018 to March 2024 and with 17 operating physical centres (additional 18 in development) and a provincial virtual service, Foundry is filling a gap for youth mental health and substance use services in BC. In this article, we look back at the development of Foundry, share lessons for jurisdictions pursuing their own IYS initiatives, outline the vital role of policy makers in progressing IYS in Canada and look ahead to the next phase of IYS.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"22-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the Editors.","authors":"Anne Wojtak, Richard Lewanczuk","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27639","DOIUrl":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27639","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the world continues to shift in unpredictable and unsettling ways, Canadians are looking for opportunities both nationally and internationally to open new doors and build sustainable partnerships to support different aspects of our economy. In the last edition of <i>Healthcare Quarterly</i> (<i>HQ</i>), we reflected on the importance of building greater resilience into our society and our systems, including in healthcare. We are continuing this thread with the launch of our latest theme on integrated care, supported by our colleagues at the International Foundation for Integrated Care Canada.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Health Quality 5.0: Putting Patient Safety Back on the Front Burner: The Time Is Now.","authors":"Leslee J Thompson, G Ross Baker","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27630","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The focus on patient safety in Canada has been displaced - not because the safety issues have been solved, but because priorities have shifted. This article explores the risks of reduced vigilance and offers evidence-based strategies to recentre safety. It emphasizes the need to protect healthcare workers and meaningfully involve patients and families. Clear actions are outlined for governments, health systems, healthcare leaders, providers and the public. A coordinated, sustained approach to safety can unlock resources, boost productivity and enhance prosperity. Restoring safety as a core element of high-quality care is essential across all levels of the health system.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"56-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Our Aging Disconnect: Billions for Longevity, Pennies for Dignity.","authors":"Neil Seeman","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Venture capitalists invested $21.3 billion in longevity start-ups in 2024, yet frail elderly Canadians face lengthy waits for basic homecare services. This disconnect reveals troubling societal priorities: we fund theoretical life extension, while neglecting the dignity of those aging today. Private markets naturally target wealthy consumers, while public healthcare struggles to provide fundamental care. The inverse care law applies - the wealthy gain additional healthy years, while disparities widen for vulnerable populations. Canadian health leaders must rebalance investment priorities, establishing evidence-based standards and ethical frameworks that ensure innovation enhances rather than replaces human dignity in aging care.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"16-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tyler Pirie, Agata Logvin, Romaisa Pervez, Shannon Weir-Seeley, Laura Salter, Gregory Feng, Cathy Huynh, Andrew McCabe, Chantal Couris, Natalie Damiano
{"title":"Strengthening Canada's Health Workforce: The Role of Pan-Canadian Data.","authors":"Tyler Pirie, Agata Logvin, Romaisa Pervez, Shannon Weir-Seeley, Laura Salter, Gregory Feng, Cathy Huynh, Andrew McCabe, Chantal Couris, Natalie Damiano","doi":"10.12927/hcq.2025.27637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/hcq.2025.27637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The health workforce is the lifeblood of the Canadian health system. Comprehensive data is essential to inform policy and resources allocation and to address care gaps. While data collection challenges exist, Canadian Institute for Health Information's (CIHI's) new health workforce data standards and the establishment of Health Workforce Canada strive to improve data quality. Using findings from <i>The State of the Health Workforce in Canada, 2023</i> report, this article provides insights into Canada's health workforce and underscores the value of enhancing Canada's data collection and reporting. Strengthening health workforce data will drive improvements, fostering a healthier population and a sustainable health workforce.</p>","PeriodicalId":520276,"journal":{"name":"Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)","volume":"28 1","pages":"12-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144824722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}