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EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION [9 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 approach
1, record 1, English, evidence%2Dbased%20approach
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - evidence%2Dbased%20approach
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Processus décisionnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- approche fondée sur les données probantes
1, record 1, French, approche%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación científica
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfoque basado en pruebas
1, record 1, Spanish, enfoque%20basado%20en%20pruebas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Co-operation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knowledge brokering
1, record 2, English, knowledge%20brokering
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A knowledge-transfer activity in which a third party liaises between researchers and research users to facilitate networking and information exchange, diffusion of innovation and mutual support. 3, record 2, English, - knowledge%20brokering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Knowledge brokering links decision makers and researchers, facilitating their interaction so that they are able to better understand each other's goals and professional cultures, influence each other's work, forge new partnerships, and promote the use of research-based evidence in decision-making. Knowledge brokering activities include finding the right players to influence research use in decision-making, bringing these players together, creating and helping to sustain relationships among them, and helping them to engage in collaborative problem-solving. Knowledge brokering in this context is ultimately about increasing evidence-based decision-making in the organization, management, and delivery of health services. 4, record 2, English, - knowledge%20brokering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There is one refinement that sets those doing knowledge brokering apart from others involved in knowledge transfer: the broker role is about bringing people together. 5, record 2, English, - knowledge%20brokering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
knowledge brokering: term in use at Environment Canada. 6, record 2, English, - knowledge%20brokering
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
knowledge brokering: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 7, record 2, English, - knowledge%20brokering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coopération scientifique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courtage du savoir
1, record 2, French, courtage%20du%20savoir
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- courtage de connaissances 2, record 2, French, courtage%20de%20connaissances
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité de transfert des connaissances dans laquelle un tiers assure la liaison entre les chercheurs et les utilisateurs de la recherche dans le but de faciliter le réseautage et l'échange d’informations, la diffusion des innovations et un soutien mutuel. 3, record 2, French, - courtage%20du%20savoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Fondation canadienne de recherche sur les services de santé accorde beaucoup d’importance aux pratiques de courtage de connaissances («knowledge brokering»). Le courtage consiste à inciter les personnes concernées par un même problème à collaborer pour trouver des solutions, en utilisant des données probantes afin de prendre des décisions éclairées. Le courtage vise également à construire des réseaux pour mettre en commun les connaissances existantes ainsi que pour développer des projets d’intervention et de recherche novateurs. 4, record 2, French, - courtage%20du%20savoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courtage du savoir : terme en usage à Environnement Canada. 5, record 2, French, - courtage%20du%20savoir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
courtage du savoir; courtage de connaissances : termes et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 6, record 2, French, - courtage%20du%20savoir
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cooperación científica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- intermediación de conocimientos
1, record 2, Spanish, intermediaci%C3%B3n%20de%20conocimientos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Es necesario que los enfoques [del desarrollo de la capacidad] puedan aumentar de escala. Una posibilidad sería establecer mecanismos de comunicación entre pares, “intermediación” de conocimientos, “concatenación” y aprovechamiento de los medios de comunicación modernos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - intermediaci%C3%B3n%20de%20conocimientos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Shipbuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- risk score
1, record 3, English, risk%20score
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The risk assessment methodology will be applied to the inventory to unify and standardize the prioritization of vessels based on the level of risk each individual vessel poses(risk score). The risk score will allow CCG VOC [Canadian Coast Guard vessels of concern] program personnel to rank the vessels in the inventory from greatest to lowest amount of risk, allowing for evidence-based decision making for vessel assessment and remediation. 2, record 3, English, - risk%20score
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Constructions navales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cote de risque
1, record 3, French, cote%20de%20risque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthode d'évaluation des risques sera appliquée à l'inventaire pour unifier et normaliser l'établissement de la priorité des navires selon le niveau de risque que chaque navire présente (cote de risque). La cote de risque permettra au personnel du programme des NP [navires préoccupants] de classer les navires dans l'inventaire, du risque le plus grand au risque le plus faible, ce qui permettra de fonder les décisions sur des données probantes concernant l'évaluation et l'assainissement des navires. 2, record 3, French, - cote%20de%20risque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
- Construcción naval
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- puntuación de riesgo
1, record 3, Spanish, puntuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20riesgo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El nivel o puntuación de riesgo es la combinación de los parámetros de consecuencias y probabilidad una vez estimados, y suele representarse mediante una matriz, de manera que cada celda de la matriz representa un nivel de riesgo, que se puede definir nuevamente de forma cualitativa o cuantitativa. 1, record 3, Spanish, - puntuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20riesgo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-06-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- evidence-based crime prevention
1, record 4, English, evidence%2Dbased%20crime%20prevention
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EBCP 1, record 4, English, EBCP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Evidence-based crime prevention(EBCP) — Uses the highest level of evidence available to consider the decision of whether to implement a program designed to prevent crime. This requires that results from evaluation be integrated into decisions about interventions. Additionally, one must use the most rigorous methods available to assess the available research evidence and must use the highest quality evaluation designs to investigate the effects of crime prevention programs. The evidence used in EBCP must be scientific evidence, meaning the program has been scientifically tested and demonstrated to work in several social and cultural contexts. 1, record 4, English, - evidence%2Dbased%20crime%20prevention
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prévention du crime basée sur les connaissances scientifiques
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9vention%20du%20crime%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20connaissances%20scientifiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PCCS 1, record 4, French, PCCS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prévention du crime basée sur les connaissances scientifiques (PCCS) — Cette approche utilise les connaissances corroborées par les études scientifiques les plus rigoureuses pour décider de la mise en œuvre d'un programme de prévention de la criminalité. Ceci requiert de tenir compte des résultats de l'évaluation avant de décider du choix d'un programme. Il est également essentiel de faire appel aux méthodes les plus rigoureuses pour évaluer les résultats de la recherche scientifique et d'utiliser des plans expérimentaux de haute qualité pour analyser les effets des programmes de prévention du crime. Les preuves utilisées dans le cadre de l'approche PCCS doivent être des preuves scientifiques, c'est-à-dire des résultats validés dans le cadre d'études scientifiques, démontrant que les interventions évaluées sont efficaces dans n'importe quel contexte social et culturel. 1, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9vention%20du%20crime%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20connaissances%20scientifiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Scientific Research
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- evidence-based decision making
1, record 5, English, evidence%2Dbased%20decision%20making
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- evidence-informed decision making 1, record 5, English, evidence%2Dinformed%20decision%20making
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The consideration of the findings from scientific and medical research in the decision-making process. 1, record 5, English, - evidence%2Dbased%20decision%20making
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
evidence-based decision making; evidence-informed decision making : terms and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment(HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 5, English, - evidence%2Dbased%20decision%20making
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Recherche scientifique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prise de décision fondée sur des données probantes
1, record 5, French, prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise en compte des résultats de la recherche scientifique et médicale dans le processus de prise de décision. 1, record 5, French, - prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prise de décision fondée sur des données probantes : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 5, French, - prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- evidence-based decision 1, record 6, English, evidence%2Dbased%20decision
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- décision fondée sur des données probantes
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9cision%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Cochrane%20Network%20and%20Centre
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CCNC 1, record 7, English, CCNC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre(CCNC) shares The Cochrane Collaboration's vision : Healthcare decision making throughout the world will be informed by high quality, timely research evidence. The Cochrane Collaboration will play a pivotal role in the production and dissemination of this evidence across all areas of health care. While the CCNC supports Collaboration's worldwide efforts, our focus is on making this vision a reality in Canada. The mission is to foster evidence-based healthcare decision making by identifying and supporting individuals in Canada who wish to become involved with the Cochrane Collaboration, and by promoting the awareness, appreciation, distribution and use of Cochrane systematic reviews of healthcare intervention. 1, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Cochrane%20Network%20and%20Centre
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Réseau-centre canadien Cochrane
1, record 7, French, R%C3%A9seau%2Dcentre%20canadien%20Cochrane
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- R-CCC 1, record 7, French, R%2DCCC
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau-centre canadien Cochrane (R-CCC) partage la vision de la Collaboration Cochrane : La prise de décisions en matière de soins de santé sera guidée par des données de recherche opportunes de haute qualité et cela, à l'échelle mondiale. À ce titre, la Collaboration Cochrane jouera un rôle primordial dans la production et la diffusion de ces données dans tous les domaines des soins de santé. Bien que nous appuyions les efforts entrepris par Collaboration aux quatre coins du globe, le Réseau-centre canadien Cochrane vise à faire de cette vision une réalité au Canada. La mission est de favoriser la prise de décisions fondée sur des données probantes en matière de soins de santé en identifiant et en soutenant au Canada les personnes qui souhaitent contribuer à la Collaboration Cochrane, ainsi qu'en cherchant à promouvoir l'existence, la distribution et l'utilisation des revues systématiques d'études Cochrane sur les effets des interventions cliniques. 1, record 7, French, - R%C3%A9seau%2Dcentre%20canadien%20Cochrane
Record 7, Key term(s)
- R/CCC
- Réseau centre canadien Cochrane
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-09-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Exploring the Links Between Substance Use and Mental Health
1, record 8, English, Exploring%20the%20Links%20Between%20Substance%20Use%20and%20Mental%20Health
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, advanced the availability of evidence-based knowledge on population health to decision makers and program leaders through the development and dissemination of resources including Exploring the Links Between Substance Use. 1, record 8, English, - Exploring%20the%20Links%20Between%20Substance%20Use%20and%20Mental%20Health
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Explorer les liens entre la santé mentale et l'usage de substances
1, record 8, French, Explorer%20les%20liens%20entre%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20et%20l%27usage%20de%20substances
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, en vue de faciliter l'accès des décideurs et des responsables de programmes à des données probantes sur la santé de la population, élaboration ou diffusion de ce document. 1, record 8, French, - Explorer%20les%20liens%20entre%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20et%20l%27usage%20de%20substances
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-07-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Creating a Culture of Evidence-Based Decision Making 1, record 9, English, Creating%20a%20Culture%20of%20Evidence%2DBased%20Decision%20Making
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Creating a Culture of Evidence Based Decision Making
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Création d'une culture de prise de décisions fondées sur des données probantes
1, record 9, French, Cr%C3%A9ation%20d%27une%20culture%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cisions%20fond%C3%A9es%20sur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Volume II du Forum national sur la santé. 1, record 9, French, - Cr%C3%A9ation%20d%27une%20culture%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cisions%20fond%C3%A9es%20sur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20probantes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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