We are starting the New Year with some exciting new changes for two of our key resources.

• We are launching an update to our Learning Centre in early April with a new look and updates to some key resources. The Learning Centre houses our online learning modules, the Evidence-Informed Decision Making Skills Assessment, and the interactive 6S Pyramid.
  • We will try to minimize any disruptions. However, there are some items to take into consideration.
    • The completion status of any modules completed before January 2017 will not be saved. Please download your module certificates before April 2020. You can download your certificates by logging into your account, accessing the Learning Centre, and downloading the certificates directly from the conclusion section of each module.
    • There will be a brief interruption in service for the Learning Centre at the end of March 2020.

• The Registry of Methods and Tools, home to over 270 evidence-informed decision making methods and tools, has recently been updated.  
  • Changes include: a new look for the filters, search results, and resource page; as well as functionalities to save a resource to your account to access later, or share it with a friend.
  • Continue to search for resources to help with the evidence-informed decision making process.
  • Keep an eye out for more changes coming soon!

These changes were made because of you - we listened to your feedback and integrated it into these products. Thank you!

Contact nccmt@mcmaster.ca, if you would like to learn more about these changes or if you have any questions or concerns.

The School of Nursing at McMaster University has released its bi-annual Research Report. The report features the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools’ (NCCMT) Scientific Director and School of Nursing professor, Dr. Maureen Dobbins, RN, PhD!

The NCCMT is proud to be hosted at McMaster University, and to contribute to the research excellence in the School of Nursing.

Check out all of the exciting research happening in the School of Nursing at McMaster University! Access the report by clicking the first link on this webpage, https://nursing.mcmaster.ca/news-events/reports.

These events will be presented in English. French presentation slides are available before the events upon request; please email us at nccmt@mcmaster.ca.

Peer-to-Peer Webinar Series: Success Stories in Evidence-Informed Decision Making

The development and implementation of standards in prenatal, postpartum and early childhood public health nurse practice in Manitoba

January 23, 2020
1:00-2:00 pm (EST)

Presented by: Cheryl Cusack, Jodi Unger, Michelle Johnson, Breanna Harms, April Gage, and Pam Noseworthy

Before 2013, there were no national public health nurse competencies for prenatal, postpartum and early childhood periods. Learn about how Manitoba Health, Seniors, and Active Living developed and implemented standards for prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood public health nurses to address this gap.

Click here to register.

Click here to read the full story in the third issue of the Evidence-Informed Decision Making Casebook.

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Promoting evidence-based food handler legislation in York region

February 26, 2020
1:00-2:00 pm (EST)

Presented by: Caitlyn Paget and Chetna Pandya

Prior to 2018, food handler certification was not mandatory in Ontario. As such, some municipalities developed their own bylaws. Learn more about how the Regional Municipality of York explored and implemented a bylaw in their region mandating food handler certification for food premises.  

Click here to register.

Click here to read the full story in the third issue of the Evidence-Informed Decision Making Casebook.

Online Journal Club – Improve your Critical Appraisal Skills!

How can we prevent depression in the workplace?

February 5, 2020
1:00-2:30 pm (EST)

Join us to learn about appraising a systematic review! We’ll discuss review methodology and practice interpreting forest plots and odds ratios. The session will take a small group, discussion-based, approach to understanding critical appraisal. Participants will be expected to read the session’s article in advance and be open to engaging in a discussion on the topic.

Featured article: Bellon JA, Conejo-Ceron S, Cortes-Abela C, Pena-Andreu JM, Garcia-Rodriguez A, & Moreno-Peral P. (2019). Effectiveness of psychological and educational interventions for the prevention of depression in the workplace: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 45(4), 324-332. https://www.sjweh.fi/show_abstract.php?abstract_id=3791

Critical appraisal tool: We will use the Health Evidence™ Quality Assessment Tool: https://www.healthevidence.org/documents/our-appraisal-tools/quality-assessment-tool-dictionary-en.pdf

Click here to register.

Spotlight on Knowledge Translation (KT) Methods and Tools

Online Course on Health Impact Assessment (HIA): A Tool for Developing Healthy Public Policies

February 13, 2020
2:00-3:00 pm (EST) (webinar presented in English)

February 20, 2020
2:00-3:00 pm (EST) (webinar presented in French)

In this webinar, we will present the HIA process as a tool for promoting the adoption of healthy public policies. We will also introduce the NCCHPP’s online course on HIA as a tool to support HIA capacity building. A health professional will speak about her HIA experience on its challenges and benefits, as well as her experience with the NCCHPP’s online course.

Click here to register for the February 13 session (presented in English).

Click here to register for the February 20 session (presented in French).

The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) hosts three knowledge repositories to share knowledge on what works in public health.

Explore the selections below for methods, tools and research to support you in your public health practice.

Registry of Methods and Tools

• Beginner’s guide to systematic reviews of public health policy interventions
• Finding systematic reviews: A SUPPORT tool

Health Evidence™

Please note, articles from Health Evidence™ are only available in English.

• Interventions to improve disposal of child faeces for preventing diarrhoea and soil-transmitted helminth infection
• Exercise as an alternative approach for treating smartphone addiction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of random controlled trials

Public Health+

Please note, articles from Public Health+ are only available in English.

• Screening for elevated blood lead levels in childhood and pregnancy: Updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force 
• Different doses, durations and modes of delivery of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

• Upcoming webinar from the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health! Disruptive opportunities to enhance capacity for equity-oriented action in the health sector, January 30, 2020, 1:00-2:00 pm (EST). Click here for more information.
• Last chance! Call for applications – the 2020 NCCPH Knowledge Translation Graduate Student Awards. Apply for your chance to have your work recognized at Canada’s national public health conference, Public Health 2020, and win one of three prizes of $1,500 to cover travel, accommodation, and registration fees for the annual CPHA conference. Click here for more information and to apply.
• Check out the News section of the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health’s website to learn what all six NCCs are up to!