Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the rapid availability of evidence to respond in a timely manner to the needs of practice settings and decision-makers in health and social services. Now that the pandemic is over, it is time to put in place actions to improve the capacity of sy...
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| author | Quan Nha Hong Esther McSween-Cadieux Maxime Guillette Luiza Maria Manceau Jingjing Li Vera Granikov Marie-Pascale Pomey Marie-Pierre Gagnon Saliha Ziam Christian Dagenais Pierre Dagenais Alain Lesage Thomas G. Poder Martin Drapeau Valéry Ridde Julie Lane |
| author_facet | Quan Nha Hong Esther McSween-Cadieux Maxime Guillette Luiza Maria Manceau Jingjing Li Vera Granikov Marie-Pascale Pomey Marie-Pierre Gagnon Saliha Ziam Christian Dagenais Pierre Dagenais Alain Lesage Thomas G. Poder Martin Drapeau Valéry Ridde Julie Lane |
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| description | Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the rapid availability of evidence to respond in a timely manner to the needs of practice settings and decision-makers in health and social services. Now that the pandemic is over, it is time to put in place actions to improve the capacity of systems to meet knowledge needs in a situation of crisis. The main objective of this project was thus to develop an action plan for the rapid syntheses of evidence in times of health crisis in Quebec (Canada). Methods We conducted a three-phase collaborative research project. First, we carried out a survey with producers and users of rapid evidence syntheses (n = 40) and a group interview with three patient partners to prioritize courses of action. In parallel, we performed a systematic mapping of the literature to identify rapid evidence synthesis initiatives developed during the pandemic. The results of these two phases were used in a third phase, in which we organized a deliberative workshop with 26 producers and users of rapid evidence syntheses to identifying strategies to operationalize priorities. The data collected at each phase were compared to identify common courses of action and integrated to develop an action plan. Results A total of 14 specific actions structured into four main axes were identified over the three phases. In axis 1, actions on raising awareness of the importance of evidence-informed decision-making among stakeholders in the health and social services network are presented. Axis 2 includes actions to promote optimal collaboration of key stakeholders in the production of rapid evidence synthesis to support decision-making. Actions advocating the use of a variety of rapid evidence synthesis methodologies known to be effective in supporting decision-making are presented in axis 3. Finally, axis 4 is about actions on the use of effective knowledge translation strategies to promote the use of rapid evidence synthesis products to support decision-making. Conclusions This project led to the development of a collective action plan aimed at preparing the Quebec ecosystem and other similar jurisdictions to meet knowledge needs more effectively in times of health emergency. The implementation of this plan and its evaluation will enable us to continue to fine-tune it. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d097571150b74ae6a869fb01993376942025-01-12T12:13:10ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632025-01-0125111410.1186/s12913-025-12204-yAddressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesisQuan Nha Hong0Esther McSween-Cadieux1Maxime Guillette2Luiza Maria Manceau3Jingjing Li4Vera Granikov5Marie-Pascale Pomey6Marie-Pierre Gagnon7Saliha Ziam8Christian Dagenais9Pierre Dagenais10Alain Lesage11Thomas G. Poder12Martin Drapeau13Valéry Ridde14Julie Lane15School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de MontréalDepartment of School and Social Adaptation Studies, Faculty of Education, Université de SherbrookeCentre RBC d’expertise universitaire en santé mentale, Université de SherbrookeCentre RBC d’expertise universitaire en santé mentale, Université de SherbrookeCentre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR)University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM)Faculty of Nursing, Université LavalSchool of Business Administration, Université TÉLUQDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Université de MontréalService of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Université de SherbrookeCentre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CR-IUSMM), CIUSSS-de-L’Est-de-L’île-de- MontréalDepartment of Management, Evaluation and Health Policy, School of Public Health, Université de MontréalDepartment of Educational and Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, McGill UniversityCentre Population et Développement (CEPED), IRD-Université de ParisDepartment of School and Social Adaptation Studies, Faculty of Education, Université de SherbrookeAbstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the rapid availability of evidence to respond in a timely manner to the needs of practice settings and decision-makers in health and social services. Now that the pandemic is over, it is time to put in place actions to improve the capacity of systems to meet knowledge needs in a situation of crisis. The main objective of this project was thus to develop an action plan for the rapid syntheses of evidence in times of health crisis in Quebec (Canada). Methods We conducted a three-phase collaborative research project. First, we carried out a survey with producers and users of rapid evidence syntheses (n = 40) and a group interview with three patient partners to prioritize courses of action. In parallel, we performed a systematic mapping of the literature to identify rapid evidence synthesis initiatives developed during the pandemic. The results of these two phases were used in a third phase, in which we organized a deliberative workshop with 26 producers and users of rapid evidence syntheses to identifying strategies to operationalize priorities. The data collected at each phase were compared to identify common courses of action and integrated to develop an action plan. Results A total of 14 specific actions structured into four main axes were identified over the three phases. In axis 1, actions on raising awareness of the importance of evidence-informed decision-making among stakeholders in the health and social services network are presented. Axis 2 includes actions to promote optimal collaboration of key stakeholders in the production of rapid evidence synthesis to support decision-making. Actions advocating the use of a variety of rapid evidence synthesis methodologies known to be effective in supporting decision-making are presented in axis 3. Finally, axis 4 is about actions on the use of effective knowledge translation strategies to promote the use of rapid evidence synthesis products to support decision-making. Conclusions This project led to the development of a collective action plan aimed at preparing the Quebec ecosystem and other similar jurisdictions to meet knowledge needs more effectively in times of health emergency. The implementation of this plan and its evaluation will enable us to continue to fine-tune it.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12204-yCOVID-19Health crisesPandemicEvidence-informed decision-makingHealth policymakersHealth managers |
| spellingShingle | Quan Nha Hong Esther McSween-Cadieux Maxime Guillette Luiza Maria Manceau Jingjing Li Vera Granikov Marie-Pascale Pomey Marie-Pierre Gagnon Saliha Ziam Christian Dagenais Pierre Dagenais Alain Lesage Thomas G. Poder Martin Drapeau Valéry Ridde Julie Lane Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis BMC Health Services Research COVID-19 Health crises Pandemic Evidence-informed decision-making Health policymakers Health managers |
| title | Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis |
| title_full | Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis |
| title_fullStr | Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis |
| title_short | Addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of Quebec (Canada): a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis |
| title_sort | addressing evidence needs during health crises in the province of quebec canada a proposed action plan for rapid evidence synthesis |
| topic | COVID-19 Health crises Pandemic Evidence-informed decision-making Health policymakers Health managers |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12204-y |
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