The embedded researcher experience and population health system impact in Nova Scotia

Authors

  • Meaghan Sim Dalhousie University, Healthy Populations Institute; Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • Sara Kirk Dalhousie University, Healthy Populations Institute
  • Alice Aiken Dalhousie University
  • Janet Knox Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • Tricia Cochrane

Keywords:

health system, population health, embedded researcher, social determinants of health

Abstract

Our purpose is to present an overview of the embedded fellow experience of the inaugural CIHR Dalhousie University-Nova Scotia Health Authority Health System Impact fellowship.  The population health project for this fellowship is described, alongside its implications for broader health system impact and future directions using this embedded researcher model.

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Published

2019-07-03

Issue

2018: Healthy Living, Healthy Life Conference Proceedings

Section

Theme 4: Health equity, inclusion, diversity, and social determinants of health

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