Lessons Learned Conducting Implementation Science Research on the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout During a Global Pandemic

Autori

  • Dane Mauer-Vakil University of Waterloo
  • Christoffer Dharma University of Toronto
  • Mercedes Sobers University of Toronto
  • Kainat Bashir University of Toronto
  • Vajini Atukorale University of Toronto
  • Mariame Ouedraogo University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15273/hpj.v3i4.11588

Parole chiave:

health equity, COVID-19

Abstract

When the COVID-19 virus rapidly spread across Canada in 2020, provinces and territories implemented various vaccine rollout plans. This commentary shares the experience of an implementation science research group conducting an equity-focused evaluation of the vaccine rollout plans of six Canadian provinces through a literature review and key informant interviews. Key lessons learned include employing humility to understand varying perspectives, appreciating the importance of limiting project scope, and developing strategies for connecting with decision-makers.

Biografie autore

Dane Mauer-Vakil, University of Waterloo

PhD Student, School of Public Health Sciences

Christoffer Dharma, University of Toronto

PhD Candidate, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Mercedes Sobers, University of Toronto

PhD Candidate, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Kainat Bashir, University of Toronto

PhD Candidate, Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation

Vajini Atukorale, University of Toronto

PhD Candidate, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Mariame Ouedraogo, University of Toronto

PhD Candidate, Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Riferimenti bibliografici

Bashir, K., Ouedraogo, M., Dharma, C., Sobers, M., Atukorale, V., Mauer-Vakil, D., Ataullahjan, A., Fadel, S., & Allin, S. (2023). Strategies for greater access and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines by high-risk populations across Canada and determinants influencing their implementation. [Manuscript in preparation]. Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

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Sobers, M., Atukorale, V., Mauer-Vakil, D., Bashir, K., Ouedraogo, M., Dharma, C., Ataullahjan, A., Fadel, S., & Allin, S. (2023). An equity-focused evaluation of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans proposed by six Canadian provinces [Manuscript in preparation]. Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

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Pubblicato

2023-11-29

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Research Note