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| Best Practice Day 2007
Welcome to the post-conference web page of Best Practices Day 2007. This web page is designed to further promote the Best Practices Day objectives of knowledge transfer and dissemination. On this page you will find the presentations of some of the speakers. A special thank you to presenters for their permission to share their presentations here.
Overview of Best Practices Day 2007
Conference presentations
Abstracts
Favourites and feedback
Sponsors
Planning committee
Overview of Best Practices Day 2007
The seventh annual GTA Rehab Network Best Practices Day ~ Rehabilitation Relationships: Understanding the Human Factor, Maximizing Human Potential ~ was held on March 2, 2007 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
Rehabilitation professionals in Ontario produce excellent outcomes, focus on measurement and engage in important rehabilitation-related research and innovations. This was the message of Best Practices Day 2007 ~ where over 250 clinicians, researchers and policy management professionals met to share and discuss over 50 best practice and rehabilitation-related research initiatives occurring in Ontario.
To all those who participated, submitted abstracts, presented, planned or sponsored ~ we thank you for making Best Practices Day 2007 innovative, informative and inspiring. We look forward to seeing you in 2008.
Conference Presentations
Many of the presentations made at Best Practices Day 2007 are available below for personal use only. No other use of the presentations is authorized without the explicit consent of the authors.
Please note that not all presentations from Best Practices Day 2007 are available due to copyright or publication restrictions.
| OPENING REMARKS by Ms. Tina Smith, Chair of the GTA Rehab Network |
CHANGING TRENDS IN CCC/REHAB CARE
Keynote address by Dr. Gaetan Tardif, Toronto Rehab/University of Toronto |
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DEPRESSION AMONG CANADIANS WITH ARTHRITIS/RHEUMATISM
Shaked, Y., Holland Orthopaedic & Arthritic Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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STROKE THERAPY AMALGAMATING RESEARCH BASED TREATMENTS: THE START PROGRAM UNITING SCIENCE WITH HUMANISM
Kaleta, J., Lincoln Place Long-Term Care Home
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PROMOTING PATIENT CENTRED CARE THROUGH GOAL SETTING IN SPINAL CORD REHABILITATION
Young, J., Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto Rehab
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OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES: THE HUMAN FACTOR IN TRANSITIONING TO INPATIENT REHABILITATION
* Shaw, J., Trillium Health Centre
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ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THUMB CARPOMETACARPAL OSTEOARTHRITIS: LESS IS MORE
McKee, P., University of Toronto
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CONCEALED ALLOCATION: AN UNDER-REPORTED AND MISUNDERSTOOD COMPONENT OF TRIAL METHODOLOGY IN STROKE REHABILITATION
Norine Foley, Lawson Health Research Institute, London
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HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS: THE FOUNDATION OF MUTUAL GOAL SETTING
* Maheu, J., Bloorview Kids Rehab
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PATIENT PARTICIPATION IN REHABILITATION TREATMENTS: AN OVERVIEW AND SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Cleaver, S., Queen's University
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ONTARIO'S CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Plenary address by Dr. Meera Jain, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
LESSONS FROM JACOB
Keynote address by Ms. Ellen Schwartz |
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PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES: QUALITY INDICATORS OF CARE PLANS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT
* Davis, A.M., Toronto Western Research Institute (on behalf of the Total Joint Network, Greater Toronto Area. Funded by the MOHLTC)
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ELECTRONIC STROKE REHABILITATION REFERRAL IMPLEMENTATION: UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN FACTORS TO MAXIMIZE STROKE RECOVERY
Bayley, M., Toronto Rehab
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SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION OF A CARDIAC REHAB MODEL IN DIABETES MILLETUS
* Oh, P., Toronto Rehab
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RESULTS OF THE COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
* Maheu, J., Bloorview Kids Rehab (on behalf of the Child Development Implementation Committee of the Child Health Network for the GTA. Funded by the Primary Health Care Transition Fund)
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT USING RESIDENTIAL ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT: PHASE I PROCESS STANDARDIZATION
* Wong, S., Baycrest, University of Toronto
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THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN E-PATH FOR TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENTS ACROSS THE CONTINUUM OF CARE
* Romain, L., Lakeridge Health
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CARDIAC PATIENTS PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAMS AND CACR GUIDELINES
* Reitav, J., Toronto Rehab
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MENTORSHIP: MAXIMIZING NEW GRADUATES' POTENTIAL IN COMMUNITY PRACTICE
* Yu, B., COTA Health
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EVIDENCE-BASED RELATIONSHIPS? THE STATISTICS BEHIND THE ART OF CARING
Panel featuring Dr. Cheryl Cott, Ms. Marian Walsh, Mr. Patrick Conlon and Ms. Nancy Boaro |
* First presenter listed only
Abstracts
Favourites and Feedback
Most Innovative and Useful Practices
In evaluating Best Practices Day 2007, delegates were asked to name the three most innovative or useful practices/initiatives learned at the conference. With 40 posters and 16 podium presentations to choose from, there was a large range of responses to this question.
Presentation most frequently cited as favourites included:
- Optimizing Outcomes: The Human Factor in Transitioning to Inpatient Rehabilitation ~ Ms. Joan Shaw, Trillium Health Centre
- Changing Trends in Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care ~ Dr. Gaetan Tardif, Toronto Rehab
- Lessons from Jacob ~ Ms. Ellen Schwartz
- Evidence-based Relationships? The Statistics Behind the Art of Caring ~ Panel discussion featuring Dr. Cheryl Cott, Ms. Marian Walsh, Mr. Patrick Conlon and Ms. Nancy Boaro
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People’s Choice Awards for Best Poster Displays
Best Practices Day 2007 marked the fourth annual People's Choice Awards. Delegates were asked to review posters in three categories: research; best practices and innovations; and knowledge transfer/exchange. Suggested criteria included originality and innovativeness; relevance to previous work; building on and relevance to body of knowledge; clarity and presentation; quality and logical progress of argument; and theoretical and practical implications. Posters with the most votes in each category were the winners.
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Best Practice/Innovation
(co-sponsored by Bloorview Kids Rehab)
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Research
(co-sponsored by Toronto Rehab)
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Knowledge Transfer/Exchange
(sponsored by GTA Rehab Network)
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Student Award
(sponsored by the Ontario Rehabilitation Advisory Network)
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THE COACH PROGRAM: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO PATIENT SUPPORT -- Patricia Dickson, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
View Abstract |
RETHINKING PERSON-CENTRED DEMENTIA CARE -- Dr. Pia Kontos, Toronto Rehab
View Abstract
RETURN TO DRIVING FOLLOWING LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATION -- Dr. Tim Pauley, West Park Healthcare Centre
View abstract
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CONSENSUS ON BEST PRACTICES FOR TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES -- Yani Hamdani, Bloorview Kids Rehab
View Abstract
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REHABILITATION HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND EDUCATION STRATEGIES -- Diem Tran, University of Toronto
View Abstract
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| Delegates Reflections on the Program |
| “Good content of current issues and areas of research. Specific research can be applied to other rehab areas. Good variety of speakers and various rehab perspectives.” |
“This was my 1st experience at BPD and I was very impressed with the integration of the clinical and research worlds: components of our art and science that are often separate” |
“As a student (MSc Candidate) and home care PT, this is the most interesting and relevant conference ever! |
| “Very good balance of perspectives from client, family to expert” |
“The most enjoyable discussion was the panel discussion. Some very interesting information, comments, insights. More of this -- it was fun.” |
“Great -- something for everyone” |
| “Ellen Schwartz kept things real and human -- refreshing” |
“It is nice to see a widening of topics to include long term care and complex continuing care” |
“Posters were great!” |
Sponsors
The GTA Rehab Network gratefully acknowledges the following organizations, whose sponsorship helped to make the conference possible:
- Oatley, Vigmond
- Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
- Ontario Rehabilitation Research Advisory Network
- Bridgepoint Health
- Toronto Rehab
- Bloorview Kids Rehab
- Botox
- Med e-Care
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre / Holland Orthopaedic Institute
- Calgary Health Region
Planning Task Group
Dr. Gaetan Tardif, Director, Division of Physiatry, University of Toronto (task group chair)
Ms. Christine Anderson, Hamilton Health Sciences
Ms. Molly Verrier, University of Toronto
Ms. Christine Bidmead, Queensway-Carleton Hospital
Ms. Susan Bisaillon, Trillium Health Centre
Dr. Venera Bruto, Neuropsychologist
Ms. Debra Carson, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Ms. Catherine Cotton, Centre for Effective Practice/The Scarborough Hospital
Ms. Marie DiSotto-Monastero, St. John's Rehab Hospital
Dr. Gary Gerber, Sudbury Regional Hospital
Ms. Sharon Jankowski, St. Joseph's Health Care, London
Ms. Andrea Lee, Sudbury Regional Hospital
Ms. Charissa Levy, GTA Rehab Network
Ms. Isobel Manzer, Bridgepoint Health
Ms. Maureen McGuire, Providence Continuing Care Centre, Kingston
Ms. Jane Gibson, Institute for Work and Health
Ms. Tina Saryeddine, GTA Rehab Network |
