Phase 1: (2003-2004) |
- Collate, review and synthesize the current and evolving
research. Identify gaps.
- Hold a Canadian investigator meeting to reach consensus
on the framework for discussion on the present state of our
knowledge and key issues for future research
- Lay the groundwork for an international working meeting
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| Phase 2:
(2003-2005) |
- Organization of an international working meeting of investigators
including health and social policy experts. A publication will
be produced in a joint Canada,
Europe and USA initiative.
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Phase 3: (2005-2006)
Knowledge transfer and translation
of research |
- Proposal and grant submission of an integrated research
program on frailty by a network of Canadian researchers with
input from managers, decision makers and older persons
- Organization of a Canadian Consensus Conference producing:
Guidelines for health professionals
Policy recommendations
- Social and health policy
- Organization and financing
of care
- Dissemination to the Canadian and international community
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