Texting While Driving Behaviour among Ontario Youth and Young Adults (2015)
Developed by Pubic Health Ontario, this technical report examines the prevalence, motives and types of texting while driving behaviour among a sample of Ontario youth and young adults ages 16 to 24. This report presents findings from an online survey of 2,000 Ontario residents, aged 16-24.
Some of the objectives of the study were to:
- Uncover the prevalence and predictors associated with texting while driving among Ontario youth and young adults.
- Understand Ontario youth and young adults’ reasons and motives for engaging in texting while driving behaviour.
Screening and Assessment Tools for Falls in Older Adults in Ontario (2020)
The Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative (OFPC), Knowledge Resource Working Group has developed a draft document to help health systems partners and professionals in locating the right screening or assessment tools for fall prevention for older adults in Ontario. The purpose of this document is to provide a first version of what currently exists as screening or assessment tools for falls in older adults within Ontario. However, further work needs to be done around recommendations from the Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative on fall prevention screening and assessment tools with high impact for the intended target population, broken down by sector. Further engagement with various provincial and national stakeholders is underway, and an updated phase 2 version of this resource document will be shared upon that time.
Falls from ladders among Ontario adults (2015)
Using Ontario emergency department visit and hospital discharge data, this December 2015 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass presents injury data for ladder-related falls, with a focus on adults aged 45-64. It also highlights prevention strategies to address the issue.
Fall-related head injuries in adults 65 and over (2015)
Using Ontario emergency department (ED) visit and hospital discharge data, this September 2015 issue of the Ontario Injury Compass discusses risk factors for fall-related head injuries in older adults, as well as evidence-based fall prevention practices.
Loop - Fall Prevention Community of Practice for Adults
Loop is a no-cost, bilingual online platforms that brings together practitioners, caregivers, researchers, and policy planners working on fall prevention for adults. Loop provides a place to innovate, learn, share, and implement.
Projet d’harmonisation des Lignes directrices et des protocoles sur les commotions cérébrales
Avec l’appui de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada et en collaboration avec Sport Canada, Parachute dirige l’harmonisation des Lignes directrices et des protocoles sur les commotions cérébrales partout au Canada. Objectifs du projet Le projet permettra d’assurer que les outils et les ressources s’appliquant aux pratiques exemplaires soient offerts aux personnes qui en […]
Groupe de collaboration pour la prévention des chutes
Ce groupe de praticiens de la santé et des services sociaux d’Ontario se réunit pour partager de l’information, analyser les tendances et répondre collectivement au besoin de changement et d’innovation en matière de prévention des chutes.
Vision Zéro
Ce mouvement international en faveur de la sécurité routière envisage un objectif zéro décès et blessure grave sur nos routes. Parachute, le chef de file national du Canada, appuie les efforts consentis à l’échelle locale.
Cartographie Vision Zéro
De nombreuses villes et provinces canadiennes ont adopté Vision Zéro ou envisagent de l’adopter. Cette cartographie rapporte les adoptions officielles au cours du mois ou de l’année où la juridiction a officiellement approuvé un plan de sécurité routière Vision Zéro. Pour consulter les détails de chaque juridiction, sélectionnez les repères sur la carte ou la juridiction depuis […]