Grant: Knowledge Synthesis Grant - PA: Reproductive and Child Health

Canadian provinces are undergoing significant health reform in the area of primary care delivery. The Medical Home is a conceptual model of primary care that is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, compassionate, coordinated, family-centred and culturally effective which summarizes many of the goals of current reform efforts. Little is known about how the Medical Home has been operationalized for children and youth in Canada and whether it is meeting the needs of Canadian children, in particular those with chronic conditions. We are collaborating with the Canadian Institute for Child Health to produce an interactive online Profile of the Medical Home for Children and Youth in the Canadian Health Care System as part of a larger Profile of Canadian Children that will include current indicators of the Medical Home for children in Canada. We have the support and collaboration of an expert advisory committee consisting of provincial and national policy, clinical and advocacy leaders in the area of child health to ensure that the knowledge produced will be relevant and useful.