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Dana L. Riley, PhD Postdoctoral fellow, University of Ottawa May 28, 2014

An implementation evaluation of the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health: A qualitative study . Dana L. Riley, PhD Postdoctoral fellow, University of Ottawa May 28, 2014 CPHA PUBLIC HEALTH 2014 CONFERENCE. Acknowledgements. Support and guidance. Financial support.

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Dana L. Riley, PhD Postdoctoral fellow, University of Ottawa May 28, 2014

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  1. An implementation evaluation of the National Collaborating Centres for Public Health: A qualitative study Dana L. Riley, PhD Postdoctoral fellow, University of Ottawa May 28, 2014 CPHA PUBLIC HEALTH 2014 CONFERENCE

  2. Acknowledgements Support and guidance Financial support • Ivy Bourgeault, PhD • Postdoctoral supervisor • Donna Ciliska, PhD • Research Assistants: • Naomi Tschirhart • Heather Greenwood

  3. Outline Background Objective Methods Results Conclusion

  4. Background • Need to strengthen the Canadian public health system • Insufficient implementation of evidence-based practices and policies in public health • Largely due to the lack of appropriate communication channels between public health researchers, policy-makers and practitioners • National Collaborating Centres for Public Health (NCCs) established to fill this gap

  5. Rationale • The six NCCs represent a complex, interconnected network • Mission is to promote and improve the use of scientific research and other knowledge • Need to identify and understand the multiple components of this population health intervention • Gain greater breadth and depth of knowledge regarding the context that either promoted or hindered its development

  6. Objective To determine what factors contributed to or hindered the development, maintenance and productivity of the NCCs to facilitate continued sustainability and adaptability.

  7. Methods Document Analysis Focus Groups Key Informant Interviews

  8. Results Focus Groups Key Informant Interviews • Semi-structured guide • Five NCCs participated • 2 in person • 3 by phone Semi-structured guide Thirty key informants interviewed

  9. Characteristics of Key Informants

  10. Results

  11. Factors Associated with the Implementation of the NCCs

  12. Factors Associated with the Maintenance of the NCCs

  13. Factors Associated with the Sustainability of the NCCs

  14. Key Informant Recommendations

  15. Key Informant Recommendations

  16. Conclusion • Overall, positive perceptions of the NCCs • Essential contribution to the public health landscape in Canada, particularly in the area of knowledge translation and exchange • Need to consider contributing and hindering factors associated with the implementation, maintenance and productivity of the NCCs • Going forward, consider some of the recommendations to strengthen NCC program model

  17. For additional information: Fireside Chat June 12, 2014 1:00-2:00 pm EDT Register at: http://www.chnet-works.ca/ driley@uottawa.ca Comments?Questions?

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