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. For INSPIRE-PHC related activities, contact:
Eliot Frymire, Project Manager
Tel: (613) 533-6000 x 75251
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.