Evidence Related to Rural and Remote Health
You’ll find our best evidence related to the use of health technologies in rural and remote communities.
We’ve selected the following materials to get you started:
- Enablers for Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic (Policy Insight, Apr 22, 2022)
- Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (Health Technology Assessment, April 21, 2022)
- Tuberculosis: A pandemic overshadowed by another pandemic (Hospital News article, March 2022)
- Evaluations of Virtual Care (Environmental Scan, January 12, 2022)
- Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions (Optimal Use, November 4, 2021)
- Sepsis in Rural and Remote Areas of Canada (Tool, May 2019)
In this Bundle
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Community Water Fluoridation Exposure: A Review of Neurological and Cognitive Effects – A 2020 Update
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, November 16, 2020)
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety a 2020 Update
(Reference List, October 26, 2020)
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: Clinical Effectiveness and Safety
(Reference List, March 30, 2020)
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Community Water Fluoridation Exposure: A Review of Neurological and Cognitive Effects
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, October 23, 2019)
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Community Water Fluoridation Programs: A Health Technology Assessment
(Health Technology Assessment, April 25, 2019)
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Dental Amalgams Compared With Composite Resin
(Health Technology Assessment, March 29, 2018)
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Public Dental Programs and Reimbursement for Dental Restorative Procedures
(Environmental Scan, March 21, 2018)
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Dialysis Modalities for the Treatment of End-Stage Kidney Disease
(Optimal Use, March 23, 2018)
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Occupational Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection
(Rapid Review, September 2, 2021)
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Shortened Drug Regimens for the Treatment of Active Tuberculosis
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, August 30, 2021)
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Prevention of Tuberculosis Reactivation
(Rapid Review, August 27, 2021)
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Community Pharmacist–Led Medication Reviews
(Policy Insight, August 9, 2021)
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Visual Examination Frequency for People Taking Ethambutol for Tuberculosis
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 25, 2021)
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Tuberculosis Screening for People with Chronic Conditions
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 13, 2021)
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Interferon Gamma Release Assay for Identifying Latent Tuberculosis Infection in People With Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Vaccination
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 5, 2021)
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Tuberculosis Stigma and Racism, Colonialism, and Migration: A Rapid Qualitative Review
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, April 19, 2021)
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Building Inclusive Health Care Services: A Rapid Qualitative Review
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, August 17, 2020)
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Interferon Gamma Release Assay for the Identification of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Rural and Remote Settings: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, August 17, 2020)
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Once-weekly Isoniazid and Rifapentine for 12 Weeks for the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Clinical Utility and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, August 14, 2020)
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Biomarker-Based Point-of-Care Tests for the Evaluation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
(Emerging Health Technologies, June 23, 2020)
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Direct Observational Therapy for the Treatment of Tuberculosis: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, May 12, 2020)
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Bacille Calmette-Guérin Vaccination: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, April 6, 2020)
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Vitamin D Supplementation for the Prevention of Tuberculosis Infection: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, March 31, 2020)
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Shared Smoking Devices and the Transmission of Tuberculosis: Clinical Evidence
(Summary of Abstracts, March 23, 2020)
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Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Review of the Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 18, 2020)
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Treatment of Tuberculosis: A Review of Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 18, 2020)
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Tuberculosis in People with Compromised Immunity: A Review of Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 18, 2020)
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Identification of Tuberculosis: A Review of the Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 18, 2020)
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Prevention of Tuberculosis: A Review of Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 18, 2020)
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Palivizumab For Infection Prevention in Inuit Infants: A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Blood Transfusions in Rural and Remote Settings: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, February 24, 2020)
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Screening and Diagnostic Services for People at Risk of Breast Cancer: A Rapid Qualitative Review
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, October 31, 2019)
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Point of Care Ultrasound for Assessment of Patients with Physical Trauma in Emergency Departments: Clinical Utility and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, September 16, 2019)
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Interventions for the Treatment or Management of Tuberculosis: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, July 8, 2019)
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Interventions Used to Screen for Tuberculosis: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, June 24, 2019)
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Detection and Diagnosis of Sepsis in Rural and Remote Areas: An Environmental Scan
(Environmental Scan, January 9, 2019)
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Access to and Availability of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Canada: An Environmental Scan
(Environmental Scan, November 21, 2018)
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Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery: Implementation Considerations
(Environmental Scan, May 3, 2018)
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Characteristics of Remote and Isolated Managed Health Care Facilities: An Environmental Scan
(Environmental Scan, April 18, 2018)
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Optimal Strategies for the Diagnosis of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Short on time? Read the In Brief
(Optimal Use, March 1, 2018) -
Emerging Non-Opioid Drugs for the Treatment of Pain
(Environmental Scan, February 16, 2018)
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Recognition and Diagnosis of Sepsis in Adults: Evidence-Based Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, January 24, 2018)
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Recognition and Diagnosis of Sepsis in Rural or Remote Areas: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, January 23, 2018)
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Nurses as First Responders in Rural and Remote Locations: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 10, 2017)
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Online Peer Support for the Treatment of Mental Illness: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, September 6, 2017)
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Adults in Rural and Remote Healthcare Settings
(Reference List, November 11, 2021)
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Point-of-Care Testing and N-Acetylcysteine for Acute Acetaminophen Overdose
(Rapid Review, July 28, 2021)
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Flash Glucose Monitoring and Continuous Glucose Monitoring for People with Diabetes in Acute Care Settings
(Summary of Abstracts, April 6, 2021)
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Point-of-Care Testing of International Normalized Ratios for People on Oral Anticoagulants: A Rapid Qualitative Review
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, March 30, 2021)
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Rapid Testing for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Rifampicin Resistance: A Review of Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, February 19, 2021)
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Rapid and Simultaneous Tuberculosis and Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Rifampicin Resistance: A Review of Diagnostic Accuracy
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, December 10, 2020)
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Point-of-Care Testing of International Normalized Ratios for People on Oral Anticoagulants: A Reference List
(Reference List, December 7, 2020)
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Creatinine and Urea Point of Care Testing for Patients with Suspected Renal Failure: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, April 20, 2020)
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Electrolyte Point of Care Testing for Patients with Dehydration or Electrolyte Abnormalities: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, April 13, 2020)
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Troponin I Point of Care Testing for Patients with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome or Myocardial Infarction: Clinical Utility, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, March 31, 2020)
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Smartphone-, Tablet-, or App-Based Portable Ultrasound: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, September 27, 2019)
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Point of Care Ultrasound for Assessment of Patients with Obstetrical Issues in Emergency Departments: Clinical Utility and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, September 11, 2019)
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Point of Care Ultrasound for Assessment of Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis in Emergency Departments: Clinical Utility and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, August 29, 2019)
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Point of Care Ultrasound for Assessment of Patients with Suspected or Known Chronic Heart Failure in Emergency Departments: Clinical Utility and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, August 27, 2019)
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Point of Care Ultrasound for Assessment of Patients in Emergency Departments: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, August 20, 2019)
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Portable Stroke Detection Devices for Patients with Stroke Symptoms: A Review of Diagnostic Accuracy and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, August 7, 2019)
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Point-of-Care Urine Dipstick Testing for Suspected Urinary Tract Infections for Adults: Diagnostic Accuracy
(Reference List, February 15, 2019)
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Home Blood Pressure Monitors: Clinical Accuracy and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, February 12, 2019)
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Point-of-care Fluorescence Imaging for Wound Care: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, June 21, 2018)
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Rapid Tests for the Diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal Infection: A Review of Diagnostic Test Accuracy, Clinical Utility, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness
(Peer-reviewed Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 31, 2018)
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Point-Of-Care D-Dimer Testing: A Review of Diagnostic Accuracy, Clinical Utility, and Safety
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, November 14, 2017)
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Point of Care Testing: An Environmental Scan
(Environmental Scan, October 4, 2017)
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A Rapid Test for Microbial Identification in Patients With Suspected Sepsis
(Emerging Health Technologies, September 13, 2017)
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Automated versus Manual Blood Pressure and Cardiac Monitors in Prehospital Settings: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 2, 2020)
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Methoxyflurane for Acute Pain: Clinical Effectiveness
(Reference List, May 25, 2020)
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Inotropes and Vasopressors for Septic or Cardiogenic Shock in Rural Settings: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, February 24, 2020)
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Chest Wound Management in Pre-Hospital Settings: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Reference List, July 25, 2019)
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Pelvic Binders for Patients with Suspected Fracture in the Pre-Hospital Setting: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, July 11, 2019)
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Thrombolytics for Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Prehospital Setting: A Review of Comparative Safety, and Guidelines
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
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Portable Stroke Diagnosis Devices for Adults with Stroke Symptoms: A Review of Diagnostic Accuracy and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, July 2, 2019)
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Portable Stroke Diagnosis Devices for Adults with Stroke Symptoms: Diagnostic Accuracy and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, June 17, 2019)
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Ketamine for Pharmacological Management of Aggression and Agitation in Pre-Hospital Settings: A Review of Comparative Clinical Effectiveness, Safety and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 13, 2019)
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Methoxyflurane in Pre-Hospital Settings: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, November 9, 2018) -
Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Placement in the Pre-Hospital Setting: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, March 7, 2018)
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Active versus Passive Warming Devices for Patients with Hypothermia in Pre-Hospital Settings: Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness
(Summary of Abstracts, February 1, 2018)
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Prevention of Respiratory Illness in Patient Transfers: Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, November 27, 2017)
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Approaches to Diagnosing Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Canada: current practice, challenges, and availability of testing
(Environmental Scan, September 8, 2017)
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Virtual Clinical Assessments for Adults With Back Pain
(Reference List, June 24, 2022)
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Enablers for Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Policy Insight, April 22, 2022)
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
(Health Technology Assessment, April 21, 2022)
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Evaluations of Virtual Care
(Environmental Scan, January 12, 2022)
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Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
(Optimal Use, January 10, 2022) -
Remote Substance-Monitoring Devices and Mobile Applications for Substance Use Disorders
(Summary of Abstracts, November 15, 2021)
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mental Health Services: An Environmental Scan
(Environmental Scan, June 14, 2021)
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Direct to Patient Virtual Visits
(Emerging Health Technologies, June 4, 2021)
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Remote Monitoring Programs for Cardiac Conditions in Canada
(Environmental Scan, March 12, 2021)
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Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Pain: Clinical Effectiveness
(Reference List, December 15, 2020)
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Connected Devices to Support Remote Examination and Diagnosis in Primary Care and Specialty Care
(Emerging Health Technologies, December 10, 2020)
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Telemedicine Use in Pediatric Emergency Departments: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, December 8, 2020)
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Direct Observational Therapy for the Treatment of Tuberculosis: A Review of Clinical Evidence and Guidelines
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, December 7, 2020)
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Smartphone-Connected Ultrasound Devices
(Emerging Health Technologies, April 3, 2020)
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Early Identification of Ischemic Stroke
(Emerging Health Technologies, March 19, 2020)
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Telehealth and Mobile Services for Substance Use Disorder: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, February 17, 2020)
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Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
(Optimal Use, January 20, 2020) -
Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders: A Health Technology Assessment
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
(Optimal Use, July 22, 2019) -
Remote Monitoring for Non-Cardiac Chronic Conditions: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, April 29, 2019)
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eConsult for Patients Requiring Specialist Consultation: Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness, and Guidelines
(Reference List, April 17, 2019)
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Remote Monitoring for Chronic Cardiac Conditions: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness
(Reference List, April 9, 2019)
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e-Therapy Interventions for the Treatments of Substance Use Disorders and Other Addictions: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, June 27, 2018)
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e-Therapy Interventions for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Clinical Evidence
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, June 13, 2018)
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e-Therapy Interventions for the Treatments of Patients with Depression: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness
(Summary with Critical Appraisal, May 18, 2018)
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Mental Health Crisis Lines: Guidelines
(Summary of Abstracts, April 9, 2018)
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Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Services: A Summary of a Literature Review
This summary tool summarizes findings from a literature review that evaluated the published evidence on artificial intelligence (AI) for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health illnesses. It also summarizes findings on the clinical effectiveness of AI applications, purpose of use, patient populations, primary users, and related evidence-based guidelines.
(Tools, August 17, 2021) -
Evidence Highlights: HPV Testing for Primary Cervical Cancer Screening
Highlights from the CADTH Optimal Use project that assessed the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, patients’ perspectives and experiences, ethical considerations, and implementation issues associated with HPV testing for primary cervical cancer screening.
(Tools, October 7, 2019) -
Sepsis in Rural and Remote Areas of Canada
(Tools, May 10, 2019)
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Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Patients with Suspected Sepsis
(Tools, May 10, 2019)
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Point-of-Care Testing: Summary of Evidence — January 2019 Update
A summary of the evidence (based on a number of CADTH reviews) on the topic of point-of-care testing.
(Tools, January 22, 2019) -
Monitoring tuberculosis treatment by video: Might convenience increase compliance?
Hospital News Article, April 2019
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Canadian Medical Imaging Inventory
(Tools)
- CADTH Webinar - Tuberculosis: International and Canadian perspectives on the “other” global pandemic
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Remote monitoring programs for chronic heart conditions: Implementation considerations
(Hospital News article, January 2022)
- Dialysis Modalities for the Treatment of End-Stage Kidney Disease
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Tuberculosis: A pandemic overshadowed by another pandemic
Hospital News article, March 2022