A case study of the impact of the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR) Contextualized Health Synthesis Research Program (CHRSP) on healthcare in Newfoundland and Labrador ...

• Main Author: Conway, Daniel
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 2024
• Subjects: Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.48336/0aat-4615; https://research.library.mun.ca/16364/

Applied health research, distinct from fundamental biomedical research, encompasses scientific exploration and a societal mission, emphasizing relevance to healthcare systems. Applied health services research specifically applies research methods to address real-world healthcare delivery, management, and policy issues, aiming to generate evidence-based solutions for improving quality, effectiveness, and accessibility. This type of research often involves collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers, utilizing various methods such as randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and qualitative research. The findings contribute to informed decisionmaking, guiding policy development and practices to enhance population health. The Contextualized Health Research Synthesis Program (CHRSP), introduced by the Newfoundland and Labrador Center for Applied Health Research (NLCAHR), is a vital initiative addressing the knowledge-to-action (KTA) gap with tailored evidence for ...