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EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Decision-Making Process
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- evidence-based
1, record 1, English, evidence%2Dbased
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[That is] supported by a large amount of scientific research. 2, record 1, English, - evidence%2Dbased
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
evidence-based approach, evidence-based medicine, evidence-based practice 3, record 1, English, - evidence%2Dbased
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Processus décisionnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fondé sur les données probantes
1, record 1, French, fond%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
approche fondée sur les données probantes, médecine fondée sur les données probantes, pratique fondée sur les données probantes 2, record 1, French, - fond%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación científica
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- basado en pruebas
1, record 1, Spanish, basado%20en%20pruebas
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Decision-Making Process
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- evidence-based approach
1, record 2, English, evidence%2Dbased%20approach
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An evidence-based approach to decision-making is based on a combination of using critical thinking and the best available evidence. It makes decision makers less reliant on anecdotes, received wisdom and personal experience, sources that are not trustworthy on their own. 2, record 2, English, - evidence%2Dbased%20approach
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Processus décisionnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- approche fondée sur les données probantes
1, record 2, French, approche%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación científica
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfoque basado en pruebas
1, record 2, Spanish, enfoque%20basado%20en%20pruebas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Cycling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy
1, record 3, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20National%20Active%20Transportation%20Strategy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- National Active Transportation Strategy 2, record 3, English, National%20Active%20Transportation%20Strategy
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Active Transportation Strategy is the country's first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting active transportation and its benefits. The strategy's aim is to make data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and expanded active transportation networks, while supporting equitable, healthy, active, and sustainable travel options. 2, record 3, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20National%20Active%20Transportation%20Strategy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Infrastructure Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20National%20Active%20Transportation%20Strategy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Mesures antipollution
- Cyclisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie nationale de transport actif du Canada
1, record 3, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20de%20transport%20actif%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Stratégie nationale de transport actif 2, record 3, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20de%20transport%20actif
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Stratégie nationale de transport actif du Canada est la première approche stratégique pancanadienne visant à promouvoir le transport actif et ses avantages. La stratégie a pour objectif d'effectuer des investissements fondés sur des données et des preuves dans le but d'élargir les réseaux de transport actif et d'en construire de nouveaux, ainsi que de favoriser des déplacements plus sains, plus actifs, plus équitables et plus durables. 2, record 3, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20de%20transport%20actif%20du%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Infrastructure Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20de%20transport%20actif%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- infection prevention and control
1, record 4, English, infection%20prevention%20and%20control
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IPC 2, record 4, English, IPC
correct
- IPAC 3, record 4, English, IPAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Infection prevention and control(IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC requires constant action at all levels of the health system, including policymakers, facility managers, health workers and those who access health services. 4, record 4, English, - infection%20prevention%20and%20control
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Infection prevention and control affects all aspects of health care, including hand hygiene, surgical site infections, injection safety, antimicrobial resistance and how hospitals operate during and outside of emergencies. 4, record 4, English, - infection%20prevention%20and%20control
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prévention et contrôle des infections
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9vention%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20infections
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PCI 2, record 4, French, PCI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hygiène des mains (HDM) est la pierre angulaire de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI). Elle est une des mesures des plus efficaces pour prévenir la transmission d'infections et la dissémination des microorganismes dans l'environnement. Elle est essentiellement la moins coûteuse. 3, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9vention%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20infections
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- prevención y control de infecciones
1, record 4, Spanish, prevenci%C3%B3n%20y%20control%20de%20infecciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PCI 1, record 4, Spanish, PCI
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Hybrid-in-a-Box
1, record 5, English, Hybrid%2Din%2Da%2DBox
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an initiative to support departments and agencies across the Government of Canada in experimentation efforts surrounding hybrid work. 1, record 5, English, - Hybrid%2Din%2Da%2DBox
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This initiative] takes a structured, iterative, and evidence-based approach to determine what works and does not work as federal organizations experiment with new ways of working. 1, record 5, English, - Hybrid%2Din%2Da%2DBox
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This initiative has been implemented by The Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer within the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. 2, record 5, English, - Hybrid%2Din%2Da%2DBox
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Hybride-en-boîte
1, record 5, French, Hybride%2Den%2Dbo%C3%AEte
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] initiative visant à soutenir les ministères et les organismes de l'ensemble du gouvernement du Canada dans leurs activités liées à l'expérimentation du travail hybride. 1, record 5, French, - Hybride%2Den%2Dbo%C3%AEte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette initiative adopte une approche structurée, itérative et fondée sur des données probantes pour déterminer ce qui fonctionne et ce qui ne fonctionne pas alors que les organismes fédéraux expérimentent de nouvelles façons de travailler. 1, record 5, French, - Hybride%2Den%2Dbo%C3%AEte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette initiative a été mise en œuvre par le Bureau du dirigeant principal des ressources humaines, qui relève du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. 2, record 5, French, - Hybride%2Den%2Dbo%C3%AEte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
- Criminology
- Police
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Crime Prevention Ottawa
1, record 6, English, Crime%20Prevention%20Ottawa
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CPO 1, record 6, English, CPO
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crime Prevention Ottawa uses a collaborative, evidence-based approach to reduce crime and increase community safety. Our strategic plan identifies key issues, which we address through research, projects and strategic initiatives. 1, record 6, English, - Crime%20Prevention%20Ottawa
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
- Criminologie
- Police
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Prévention du crime Ottawa
1, record 6, French, Pr%C3%A9vention%20du%20crime%20Ottawa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PCO 1, record 6, French, PCO
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prévention du crime Ottawa fait appel à une approche collaborative et factuelle pour lutter contre la criminalité et améliorer la sécurité de la collectivité. Notre plan stratégique fait état des grands problèmes, auxquels nous apportons des solutions grâce à des travaux de recherche, à des projets et à des initiatives stratégiques. 1, record 6, French, - Pr%C3%A9vention%20du%20crime%20Ottawa
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hub model
1, record 7, English, hub%20model
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- situation table 2, record 7, English, situation%20table
correct
- hub table 3, record 7, English, hub%20table
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an evidence-based collaborative problem solving approach that draws on the combined expertise of relevant community agencies to address complex human and social problems before they become policing problems. 4, record 7, English, - hub%20model
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Situation tables represent a "whole of community" approach to supporting individuals who are at high risk of harm – e.g. crime, mental health crisis, victimization, homelessness. The proactive multi-sector interventions conducted by situation table teams seek to prevent negative outcomes before they require an emergency response. 5, record 7, English, - hub%20model
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- modèle du carrefour
1, record 7, French, mod%C3%A8le%20du%20carrefour
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- table d'intervention 2, record 7, French, table%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] méthode de résolution de problèmes par la collaboration, qui repose sur des observations factuelles et qui fait intervenir les experts des organismes communautaires pertinents dans le but d'agir sur des problèmes humains et sociaux complexes avant qu'ils nécessitent l'intervention de la police. 1, record 7, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20du%20carrefour
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-05-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Social Policy Research Network
1, record 8, English, New%20Brunswick%20Social%20Policy%20Research%20Network
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- NBSPRN 1, record 8, English, NBSPRN
correct, New Brunswick
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of the New Brunswick Social Policy Research Network(NBSPRN) is to advance an evidence-based approach to policy development. 1, record 8, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Social%20Policy%20Research%20Network
Record 8, Key term(s)
- NB Social Policy Research Network
- New Brunswick SPRN
- NB SPRN
- Social Policy Research Network of New Brunswick
- N.B. Social Policy Research Network
- N.B. SPRN
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Réseau de recherche sur les politiques sociales du Nouveau-Brunswick
1, record 8, French, R%C3%A9seau%20de%20recherche%20sur%20les%20politiques%20sociales%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- RRPSNB 1, record 8, French, RRPSNB
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau de recherche sur les politiques sociales du Nouveau-Brunswick (RRPSNB) a pour mandat de promouvoir une approche fondée sur des données probantes dans l'élaboration de politiques. 1, record 8, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20de%20recherche%20sur%20les%20politiques%20sociales%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Réseau de recherche sur les politiques sociales du N.-B.
- RRPS du Nouveau-Brunswick
- RRPS du N.-B.
- RRPS du NB
- Réseau de recherche sur les politiques sociales du NB
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-10-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medication
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Expert Drug Advisory Committee
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Expert%20Drug%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CEDAC 1, record 9, English, CEDAC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment(CCOHTA). The Canadian Expert Drug Advisory Committee is an independent advisory body of health and other professionals with expertise in drug therapy and drug evaluation that makes recommendations to each of the participating federal/provincial/territorial, publicly funded, drug plans regarding the listing of drugs on their formularies. The approach is evidence-based and the advice reflects medical and scientific knowledge and current clinical practice. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Expert%20Drug%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Médicaments
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif canadien d'expertise sur les médicaments
1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20canadien%20d%27expertise%20sur%20les%20m%C3%A9dicaments
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CCCEM 1, record 9, French, CCCEM
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office canadien de coordination de l'évaluation des technologies de la santé (OCCETS). Le Comité consultatif canadien d'expertise sur les médicaments (CCCEM) est un organisme consultatif indépendant constitué de professionnels de la santé et d'autres professionnels ayant des connaissances spécialisées en pharmacothérapie et en évaluation des médicaments qui font des recommandations aux divers régimes publics d'assurance-médicaments participants, au niveau fédéral, provincial et territorial, à propos de l'établissement de la liste des médicaments sur leurs formulaires. Cette approche est fondée sur des données probantes et les conseils font foi d'une connaissance médicale et scientifique et d'une pratique clinique actuelle. 1, record 9, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20canadien%20d%27expertise%20sur%20les%20m%C3%A9dicaments
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Medication
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Common Drug Review
1, record 10, English, Common%20Drug%20Review
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CDR 1, record 10, English, CDR
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment. The Common Drug Review(CDR) is a single process for reviewing new drugs and providing formulary listing recommendations to participating publicly-funded federal, provincial and territorial(F/P/T) drug benefit plans in Canada. All jurisdictions are participating except Quebec. The objectives of the CDR are to : Provide a consistent and rigorous approach to drug reviews and an evidence-based listing recommendation; reduce duplication of efforts by drug plans; maximise the use of limited resources and expertise and provide equal access to the same high level of evidence and expert advice by all participating plans. 1, record 10, English, - Common%20Drug%20Review
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Médicaments
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Programme commun d'évaluation des médicaments
1, record 10, French, Programme%20commun%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20m%C3%A9dicaments
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- PCEM 1, record 10, French, PCEM
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office canadien de coordination de l'évaluation des technologies de la santé. Le Programme commun d'évaluation des médicaments (PCEM) est une initiative pancanadienne mise de l'avant par les régimes d'assurance-médicaments fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux participants. Le Québec est la seule province qui n'adhère pas au PCEM. Le PCEM a pour objectif de réduire le dédoublement des tâches, d'optimiser l'utilisation des ressources limitées et de l'expertise, et de rehausser l'uniformité et la qualité du processus d'examen des médicaments. 1, record 10, French, - Programme%20commun%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20m%C3%A9dicaments
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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