What is an AHRQ?
An Applied Health Research Question (AHRQ) is a question posed by a health system policy maker or provider in order to obtain research evidence to inform planning, policy and program development that will benefit the entire Ontario health system. INSPIRE-PHC is one of several Research Providers associated with the AHRQ program.
How to Apply
Initiate direct contact with Research Providers before submitting the appropriate form. Project deliverables and reporting are due at the end of the fiscal year (March 31st). Submit completed AHRQ requests here:
Questions? Contact Eliot Frymire, Project Manager
Tel: (613) 533-6000 x 75251 frymire@queensu.ca
Research Providers: Research institutes, centres, programs or projects that receive funding from the Research, Analysis and Evaluation Branch through the Applied Health Evidence Program (AHEP) under a Transfer Payment Accountability Agreement
Knowledge Users: Individuals representing Ontario organizations that are seeking research evidence to inform planning, the provision of services, policy and/or program development in health and the health care system.
Forms
INSPIRE-PHC Funded AHRQs
2022-2023
Dr. Monica Aggarwal, University of Toronto, Knowledge Users: SGFP, AFHTO
The impact of remuneration and extrinsic and intrinsic incentives on interprofessional primary care teams: A rapid review.
Dr. Judith Belle Brown, Western University, Knowledge User: OMA Section on General & Family Practice, Allie Kinnaird/David Schieck
Factors influencing family physicians’ decision-making process to practice comprehensive care.
Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon, University of Ottawa, Dr. Shawna Cronin, University of Toronto, Dr. Lise Bjerre, University of Ottawa, Knowledge User: Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre
Evaluating a hybrid virtual primary care program: Health utilization and costs of unattached individuals by length of time without a family physician.
Dr. Morgan Slater, Dr. Catherine Donnelly, Queen’s University, Dr. Michelle Greiver, University of Toronto, Knowledge User: AFHTO, Kavita Mehta
Examining the work done by Interprofessional Healthcare Providers in primary care teams.
Dr. Lauren Lapointe-Shaw, University Health Network, Knowledge User: Ontario Health, Zahra Ismail
Do patients attending virtual-only clinics have higher healthcare utilization?
Dr. Maggie MacNeil, McMaster University, Knowledge user: Greater Hamilton Health Network
Making Primary Care Data Reports meaningful to the public: Co-produced infographics comparing Greater Hamilton Health Network and Ontario-based data.
2021-2022
Dr. Monica Aggarwal, University of Toronto, Knowledge User: Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO), Kavita Mehta & Ontario College of Family Physicians, Leanne Clarke
The role of primary care in the rollout of COVID 19 vaccines: A review of the international evidence and experience.
Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft, University of Toronto, Knowledge User: Ontario Health, Payam Pakravan
A policy-centered knowledge translation strategy to optimize patients’ experiences with virtual care appointments in primary care.
Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon, University of Ottawa, Knowledge User: Arnprior Regional Health
COVID-19 assessment in rural, remote and underserviced communities: Assessing the impact of Renfrew County’s Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (VTAC).
Dr. Colleen Grady, Queen’s University, Knowledge User: Muskoka Ontario Health Team, Dr. David Mathies
Primary Care in Ontario Health Teams: Self-organizing for a collective voice.
Dr. Michael Green, Queen’s University, Knowledge User: Ontario Health, David Kaplan
COVID-19 Vaccination status and Attachment to a primary care provider.
Dr. Sharon Johnston & Dr. Bill Hogg, University of Ottawa, Knowledge User: Community Navigations Services of eastern Ontario, John Hoyles
A community based Covid-19 health information and services needs assessment system for francophone and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Tara Kiran, University of Toronto, Knowledge User: Ontario Health, David Kaplan & Zara Ismail
Supporting family physicians to provide data-driven, planned care during the COVID-19.
2020-2021
Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft, University of Toronto, Knowledge User: AFHTO, Kavita Mehta
Recommendations for Patient-Centered Telemedicine: Learning from patients’ experiences with synchronous virtual primary care encounters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Catherine Donnelly, Queen’s University, Knowledge User: AFHTO, Kavita Mehta and Sandeep Gill
Understanding how primary care teams have responded to COVID-19 restrictions to support access for patients and communities.
Dr. Sathya Karunananthan, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Knowledge User: Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, Kelly Milne
Improving access to geriatric services for frail older adults through electronic consultation: A study of primary care providers’ use of an eConsult service.
Dr. Tara Kiran, University of Toronto, Knowledge User: Ontario Health, David Kaplan
Keeping doors open: Family physicians and who continues in person visits during pandemic.
Dr. JP Singh, University of Ottawa, Knowledge User: Public Health Ontario, Gary Garber
The utilization of an electronic consultation service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Amanda Terry, Western University, Knowledge User: MOH-Digital Health, Kathryn May
Creating an action plan for the use of artificial intelligence: COVID-19 pandemic and recovery in primary health care in Ontario.
2019-2020
Dr. Judith Brown, Western University, Knowledge User: OHTD, Allison Costello & RAEB Ministry of Health, Anne Hayes
Integrating primary care and home and community care – analysis of qualitative interviews.
Dr. Catherine Donnelly, Queen’s University, Knowledge User: AFHTO, Kavita Mehta
Interprofessional Observation and Analysis in Primary Care (INNOVATE –PC).
Dr. Michelle Greiver, North York General Hospital, Knowledge User: North York OHT, Ivy Wong
Identifying and predicting patients with type 2 diabetes that are not receiving diabetes care for the North York Toronto Health Partners OHT.
Dr. Ana Johnson, Queen’s University, Knowledge User: Central East, South East, Champlain LHINS, Renate Discenza
Evaluation of Health Links in the Southeastern Local Integration Network.
Dr. Derelie Mangin, McMaster University, Knowledge User: Hamilton Health Team, Tamar Packer
Pattern of frailty in community dwelling older adults attending primary care: A quantitative analysis of primary care Practice Based Research Network Data.