Sessions

This project addresses the critical shortage of accessible psychiatric-mental healthcare through development of a comprehensive interprofessional assessment tool. Created through systematic review, community engagement, and collaborative practice, the tool integrates social care and interprofessional healthcare teams to improve holistic service delivery for vulnerable populations at an urban community healthcare clinic.

Health care teams must collaborate in novel ways to meet the complexity of care needs. An Interpretive Description study of the competencies needed to guide collaborative practice is presented, including emphases on patient safety, cultural humility, social determinants of access to care, and inclusion of patients and families as decision-makers.

This presentation highlights the importance of community-led interventions and intersectoral partnerships in supporting stroke caregivers during hospital-to-home transitions. Drawing from a rapid review, it explores effective strategies, challenges, and gaps in current care models. Actionable recommendations for improving caregiver support through integrated care approaches will be shared, with a focus on Ontario, Canada.