Reflections on conversations with Robert Bell and Michael Guerriere: what is relevant research?
Two decision-makers from the acute-care sector weigh in on the issue of relevant research. Between the two of them they look for patient-defined research, evidence to support the conclusions, information that can lead to interventions designed to improve quality and outcomes and defined control mechanisms to properly identify the practices that improved the system. Three examples are cited and discussed. The context is set by comments from one of Canada's leading researchers and the use of research from one of this decade's most lauded system turnarounds.