Checking in with the Transitions in Care Team Grant (Phase 1) recipients

In 2018, CIHR launched the Transitions in Care Team Grants (Phase 1) funding opportunity. Since 2019, CIHR has been supporting 12 research teams that are implementing, evaluating, spreading, and sharing solutions to problems associated with transitions in care; that is, when responsibility for patient care shifts from one provider, institution, or sector to another—times when patients can be vulnerable owing to gaps in care or information-sharing.

In spring 2022, funded research teams reached the midway point in their projects and shared the work they have undertaken so far:

At a glance

  • 68 reports developed (e.g., technical reports, conference proceedings)
  • 66 presentations completed
  • 37 fact sheets and infographics produced
  • 24 interviews with journalists conducted, resulting in 10 media articles
  • 22 arts-based materials developed (e.g., videos)
  • 19 articles published in peer-reviewed journal with a further 22 submitted
  • 18 lessons learned ranging from the importance of continuous engagement of partners and stakeholders to providing research staff with psychological support due to the traumatic/sensitive nature of some studies
  • 13 online modules prepared
  • 5 websites created
  • 2 policy briefs and guidelines developed
  • 2 apps developed
  • 1 patient portal created
  • 1 e-consult and e-referral tool developed

Working toward Transition in Care objectives

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their research projects, teams reported significant progress toward the objectives of the Transition in Care Phase 1 Team Grants:

  • 10 teams reported significant progress in producing results that are applicable, adaptable, and ready for equitable spread and scale by a health provider.
  • Three teams reported significant progress in improving health outcomes, patient experience, effectiveness, and lowering the cost of care.
  • All 12 teams built novel multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary collaborations and partnerships with individuals and organizations in Canada that have an interest in transformative research in care transitions.
  • With respect to the initiative's objective to build research capacity by supporting teams that actively engage established researchers, early career investigators, trainees, and knowledge-users, a total of 266 individuals were supported, directly and indirectly, through these grants.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

The teams have prioritized equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations in their research:

  • 10 teams reported integrating equitable practices and strategies to accommodate the inclusion of diverse participants.
  • Three teams engaged with Indigenous Peoples across all stages of their research projects using culturally safe approaches.

Learn more about the Transition in Care Phase 1 research teams.

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