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Reports (Archive)
Pan Canadian Task Force on Public Health Nutrition Practice
Strengthening Public Health Nutrition Practice in Canada
Prepared by The Pan Canadian Task Force on Public Health Nutrition Practice
Public Health Nutrition Competencies: Summary of Key Informant
Interviews
Prepared by Cathy Chenhall, M.H.Sc, P.Dt for Dietitians of Canada in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada
Competencies for Public Health Nutrition Professionals: A Review
of Literature
Prepared by Cathy Chenhall, M.H.Sc, P.Dt for Dietitians of Canada in partnership with Public Health Agency of Canada
Enhancing Public Health Nutrition Workforce Capacity in Canada:
Situational Assessment
Prepared by Cathy Chenhall, M.H.Sc, P.Dt for Dietitians of Canada in partnership with Public Health Agency of Canada
Executive Summaries - Evaluation of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program Phase II
The Executive Summary for the Evaluation of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program Phase
II: Children’s perceptions – Porcupine Final Report was authored by Charlene Beynon,
Dr. Meizi He, Jennifer Gritke, Joanne Kurtz, Michelle Sangster Bouck and Renée St Onge
from the Public Health Research, Education and Development (PHRED) Program, and
Michelle Henderson, RD, Brescia University College. The Ministry of Health Promotion
funded this project.
This study evaluated the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program, a free school-based fruit
and vegetable program in Northern Ontario, through an examination of the perceptions of
elementary school-aged children from the Porcupine region. Eleven focus groups were
conducted with students from grades 5-8 in June 2008.
The Executive Summary for the Evaluation of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program
Phase II: Children’s perceptions - Algoma Final Report was authored by Charlene Beynon,
Dr. Meizi He, Renée Chevrier-Lamoureaux, Jennifer Gritke, Melissa van Zandvoort and
Claire Warren from the Public Health Research, Education and Development (PHRED) Program,
and Michelle Henderson, RD, Brescia University College. The Ministry of Health Promotion
funded this project.
This study evaluated the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program, a free school-based fruit
and vegetable program in Northern Ontario, through an examination of the perceptions of
elementary school-aged children from the Algoma region. Seven focus groups were conducted
with students from grades 5-8 in October 2008.
Ontario Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS)
Evaluation of the Ontario Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS)
August 2006
The RRFSS partnership is dedicated to providing a surveillance system
which contributes to the provision of effective programs and services
within the Ontario public health system. This is the third evaluation of
RRFSS in the six years since its inception, showing the commitment of
the partnership to continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Evaluation of the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS) Website
December 2008
This report is an evaluation of the existing RRFSS website including a
description of how it is used and current barriers. Based on suggestions
from RRFSS members and other website users improvements are implemented
and this enhanced website is evaluated and a plan is outlined for
ongoing maintenance, support and improvement.
HEAL Communication Tool
This Communication Tool provides an overview of the work conducted by PHRED for the Ministry of Health Promotion as part of the evaluation of
Ontario's Action Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living. If you have
any questions or comments, please contact Charlene Beynon, PHRED
Director, Middlesex-London Health Unit (email:
cbeynon@uwo.ca or call:
519-663-5317 ext. 2484). January 2009
Locating Barriers and Supports to Risk Modification in Heart Disease
Fall 2008 Newsletter
Les obstacles et les appuis a la modification des risques dans le
domaine de maladies cardiaques
The final report, ‘Measuring Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in 4-9
Year Olds: A Search for a Valid and Reliable Population-Based Tool’,
was authored by Dr. Paula Dworatzek and Ms. Larissa Lenhardt from
Brescia University College, in collaboration with Dr. Meizi He, Dr.
Danielle Battram, and Ms. Elaine Murkin from the Public Health Research,
Education and Development (PHRED) Program. The Ministry of Health
Promotion funded this project.
This initiative examined the merits and challenges of measuring fruit
and vegetable consumption of four to nine year old children at a
population level through a literature search and nine in-depth
interviews with key informants. Experts in the field felt it was not
justified to develop new tools for these age groups.
The report’s
Executive Summary is available for download.
For further information, please contact Charlene Beynon, PHRED Director,
Middlesex-London Health Unit (email:
cbeynon@uwo.ca or call: 519-663-5317 ext. 2484).
The final report, ‘The Reliability and Validity of Using Self-Reported
Clothing Size as a Proxy for Waist Circumference at the Population
Level’, was authored by Dr. Danielle Battram, Ms. Charlene Beynon, and
Dr. Meizi He from the Public Health Research, Education and Development
(PHRED) Program. The Ministry of Health Promotion funded this project.
This report provides practical information relevant to overweight and
obesity surveillance at the population level. Using the study’s
findings, a Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS) module was
developed for the on-going collection of population-based waistline data
(http://www.rrfss.on.ca).
The report’s
Executive Summary is available for download.
It is our hope that this report will stimulate discussion at the local
health unit level and across the province. Furthermore, the summary will
be useful for those health units interested in using the RRFSS waist
circumference module.
For further information, please contact Charlene Beynon, PHRED Director,
Middlesex-London Health Unit (email:
cbeynon@uwo.ca or call: 519-663-5317 ext. 2484).
then... now... tomorrow alors... maintenant... demain - the 2008 PHRED Report (pdf) October 2008
Contents in English and French
Reporting on selected activities for Ontario public health.
Topics Include:
- Creating a Culture of Inquiry
- A partnership with Cancer Care Ontario
- Perceptions of CINOT
- Awareness of postpartum depression
- HPV vaccines - Ontario study
- Families in Action
- Is Ontario's Action Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) making a difference?
- Zoonotic diseases - a new resource
- Blood lead levels study
- Tools for research, knowledge exchange and program evaluation in local public health
- Benchmarking - an evolving tool
- Community medicine residency programs
- PHRED student award
- Addressing the social determinants of health
Parental Perceptions Of The Children In Need Of Treatment (CINOT) Dental Program
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care introduced the Children In
Need Of Treatment (CINOT) dental program in 1987. The objective of the
program is to provide a basic level of dental care to children, from
birth to 14 years of age or Grade 8 (whichever is later), who have
identified dental conditions requiring urgent care, and are residents of
Ontario. Children are eligible for this program if they have no dental
insurance and their parent/guardian has signed a written declaration
that the cost of the necessary dental treatment would result in
financial hardship. This study was to assess parental perceptions of the
CINOT program, specifically the awareness of the CINOT program, barriers
and facilitators to accessing CINOT, and the effect of CINOT on
children's health. One of the key findings revealed that if CINOT was
not available, almost half (45%) of respondents indicated that they
would be unable to pay for their child's future dental care; over
one-third indicated that they would take their child to the emergency
department; and 20% reported that they would not be able to get
treatment for their child. For further information please contact
ashley.hartford@mlhu.on.ca .
CCHS Cycle 2.2 Ontario Nutrition Data Analysis Project
The final report, ‘Analysis of Ontario Sample in Cycle 2.2 of the Canadian Community Health Survey (2004)’, was authored by Dr. Janet Vogt and Dr. Valerie Tarasuk from the University of Toronto. Feedback was provided by a Public Health Advisory Group made up of representatives from local public health units, the Ministry of Health Promotion, and the Public Health Research, Education and Development (PHRED)
Program.
The Executive Summary, Full Report, and an accompanying Power Point Presentation are available for download.
For further information, please email:
phred@sdhu.com or dial 1-866-705-522-9200 ext.
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Benchmarking Impact Evaluation Final Report
(pdf) January 2007
Data in this study support the need for PHRED to move forward with
benchmarking. Benchmarking has been identified as playing a valuable
role in health units over the last several years. The strength and value
of Benchmarking in Public Health has been experienced and is beneficial
for facilitating collaborative, improved practice across Ontario.
A Survey of Research Ethics Practices in Ontario Public Health Units (pdf)
March 2007
2007 PHRED Deliverables Report
(pdf) April 2008
This report provides a summary of all PHRED projects and achievements to date. Provincial and local applied research projects, education
and staff development initiatives are profiled. Please browse through this report. If you have any questions or
comments, feel free to contact the PHRED Chair, Isabelle Michel at micheli@sdhu.com
Assessing Local Public Health Data and Information Management
Capacity
The introduction of a new approach to performance measurement within
public health in Ontario will require that local health units are able to
collect, store, retrieve, protect and manage information in a professional
and appropriately confidential manner.
A self-assessment tool, and accompanying user guide, were developed, to
assess standards and practices with respect to data and information
management within local public health units. The results of the
self-assessment would be useful to public health units and relevant to
the Ministry’s performance management approach.
2006 Annual Report
(pdf)
November 2007 Contents in English and French
Reporting on selected activities for Ontario public health.
Topics include: - Gathering credible answers to your questions
- Surveys Galore! Which one is valid for Ontario schools?
- Evaluating an Innovative Fruit and Vegetable Snack
Program in Northern Ontario
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- National Collaborating Centre Methods and Tools:
Environmental Scan
- Multiple Intervention Programming
- Building tools for your teaching, helping you recruit students
and practitioners
- Preparing Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists
for Health Units
- Mentorship: Recruiting and retaining
the ‘best and the brightest’
- Building Preceptor Capacity
- What Students Say About Investing in Them
- Supporting your practice with reliable information
- The Benchmarking Experience
- Using the Effective Public Health Practice Project
- Practitioners and PHRED Staff Collaborate:
A story of knowledge exchange
Ontario Nursing Strategy:
Preceptorship/Mentorship Initiative (pdf) August 2007
The purpose of this report is to describe the implementation of mentorship in four Ontario
health units and to report the findings of an evaluation examining the barriers and enhancers
to implementation and the sustainability of mentorship when external funding is completed.
Resources for Health Units (Archive)
Preceptor Learning Module Kits
Beyond the Basics - Enhancing your Preceptor Practice Workshop Reach and Teach kits.
Program Evaluation Tool Kit
The Program Evaluation Tool Kit is a practical, step-by-step guide to
evaluating programs. It is presented in a series of short modules with
simple explanations and specific tools for planning, conducting and using
evaluation
Presentations (Archive)
NEW PHN Standards and Competencies
May 2008
(PowerPoint presentation)
Last Revised:
January 26, 2010
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