Submit a Research Query (English Form) Fields marked with an * are required HTML To minimize delay in processing your research query, please complete the form below to the best of your ability. To start the submission process, please tell us how we may contact you. If you would prefer to speak with someone directly or are have difficulty answering any of the questions, please include your telephone number and we will call you and go through the questions together.Fields marked with a * are required.Contact Information First Name * Last Name * Organization Name (if applicable) Your Role or Position Email * Phone HTML Research Query Information 1. I am a... * Researcher (on behalf of a knowledge user) Healthcare provider Health policy maker Manager/leader of a health institution or organization Other (please specify below) Please select ALL that apply. If other, please specify below. 2. I am seeking information in the form of a: Clinical practice guideline (an evidence-based statement of guidance and recommendations when treating a specific health condition) Knowledge synthesis (a systematic summary of all relevant evidence) Knowledge translation (a systematic strategy to distribute research information and/or use it to change practice) 3. Did you previously submit this research query or one alike to another organization offering similar services? Yes No For example, the Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit. If yes, please provide the organization name: 4. Research Question 4. Tell us more about your research question! A good research question clearly describes the problem, population, interventions and outcomes of interest, as demonstrated in the examples below: Clinical practice guideline example: What are the recommendations for prevention and treatment of tobacco smoking in school-aged children and youth using behavioural interventions? Knowledge synthesis example: In seniors aged 65 years and older living in any setting (acute care, community, long-term care and rehabilitation), what are the most effective falls prevention interventions compared to usual care? Knowledge translation example: To implement and evaluate the impact of a multi-component quality improvement strategy targeting staff to promote early mobilisation and preventing functional decline in older patients (aged 65 years and older) admitted to hospitals. Please provide as much detail as you can on your research question by completing the sections below. 4a. What is the health topic or problem that your question addresses? Clinical practice guideline example: Tobacco smoking in school-aged children and youthKnowledge synthesis example: Injuries from falls in any setting (acute care, community, long-term care and rehabilitation) Knowledge translation example: Mobility of older patients in hospital settings 50 of 50 Word(s) left 4b. What is the target population that you are interested in? Clinical practice guideline example: School-aged children and youth (5-18 years)Knowledge synthesis example: Older adults (aged 65 years or older)Knowledge translation example: Older adults (aged 65 years or older) 50 of 50 Word(s) left 4c. What intervention, exposure or health care service would you like to investigate? Clinical practice guideline example: Behavioural-based interventionsKnowledge synthesis example: Single and multifactorial interventions to prevent fallsKnowledge translation example: Implementation of a multi-component quality improvement strategy targeting staff to promote early mobilization 50 of 50 Word(s) left 4d. What outcomes would help you determine the benefits or harms of the intervention, exposure or health care service in question? Please describe. Clinical practice guideline example: Incidence of cessation of tobacco smokingKnowledge synthesis example: Reduction in number of fall-related injuriesKnowledge translation example: Changes in patient mobility 100 of 100 Word(s) left 5. Why is this information needed? Provide as much information as you can using the guiding questions below:Which knowledge gaps exist?Who will this information benefit?How important and useful will the information be?What are some possible detriments to the healthcare system if information is not obtained now? 300 of 300 Word(s) left Knowledge user consultation 6. Tell us about any individual experts, organizations, clinical practice guidelines, or relevant studies that you would like us to consult to answer this question. 6a. List of experts (if applicable) 100 of 100 Word(s) left 6b. List of organizations (if applicable) 100 of 100 Word(s) left 6c. List of clinical practice guidelines (if applicable) 100 of 100 Word(s) left 6d. List of relevant studies (if applicable) 100 of 100 Word(s) left 7. Do you wish to engage patients, clinicians, decision-makers or any other end-users in this project? Yes No If yes, tell us more about individuals you wish to engage. 8. How do you or your organization anticipate using the findings from this research question? Example: Creating a checklist, developing guidelines, informing policy or practice 9. How quickly do you need your question to be answered? I would like some information within 3 months I would like some information within 12 months This is an important topic, but I can wait more than 12 months Other 10. Do you or your organization have funding or in-kind support for this research request? Yes (please specify below) No 10a. Name of the funder 10b. Amount of funds available (CAD) 10c. Date the fund is valid until 10d. Any in-kind support available This includes support in the form of research staff, library support, other technical services, etc. towards the project. Before you submit your research question, please note the following: In an effort to maintain transparency and open communication in all of the work the SPOR Evidence Alliance is doing, all research questions are listed on our website. We will not disclose any information related to the organization or individual who submitted the research question without prior consent. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please let us know below. File Upload Select Files Cancel If you would like to include any additional information, you can use the File Upload option to share them. If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty.