Research

Explore our latest findings, project milestones, and how we are advancing the field of geriatrics mental health.

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Research Strategy
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Research Strategy for North Simcoe Muskoka (NSM)

Mission

To become a national leader in research related to the implementation and evaluation of integrated models of care for older adults living with complex and chronic health conditions.

    • Identify academic and training opportunities for capacity building in research approaches relevant to IC (health services research, implementation science, participatory research).

    • Standardize our data collection methods to promote validity of evaluation and efficiency of research by developing a core indicator set for program evaluation.

    • Publish and present on integrated care projects in journals and venues that align with our priorities.

    • Continue to apply and secure for research grant funding to build on our existing research infrastructure.

    • Continue to strengthen research/operations partnership in program development and evaluation.

    • Identify team members with a research interest for participation in ongoing projects, conferences and training opportunities.

    • Develop and implement geriatric journal club for researchers and clinicians in the NSM region.

    • Initiate a research advisory committee for health research involving older adults in the NSM region.

    • Strengthen collaborations with Waypoint Research Institute and University of Toronto, as well as leaders in the health services and implementation science fields.

    • Explore further opportunities for participatory research in non-traditional, community-based programming.

    • Explore project-specific collaboration opportunities with knowledge mobilization experts at the Waypoint Research Institute.

    • Launch NSM geriatrics research website as a knowledge mobilization tool.

    • Explore opportunities to co-create knowledge sharing and mobilization strategies with community partners and other stakeholders.

What is integrated care?

Integrated care is defined as organizations that are working together and share common values and goals. They use models and methods of funding, administration, service delivery and clinical care to create cohesion, collaboration and alignment within and among the health and social sectors.

Kodner & Kyriacou, 2000; Kodner & Spreeuwenberg, 2002; MacAdam, 2008

Explore models of care and best practices that guide our work.

  • Design elements of integrated care relevant to the care of older persons living with complex and chronic heath issues.

    Horgan, S., Kay, K., & Morrison, A. (2020). Designing Integrated Care for Older Adults Living with Complex and Chronic Health Needs: A Scoping Review. Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Office.

  • Hub & Spoke Model for the North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services.

    Seniors Health Project Team. (2016). North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services (NSM SGS) Program Clinical Design Report & Recommendations. North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatrics Services.

Publications & Presentations

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  • *Currently undergoing revisions. Updated soon.

  • Lim, I., Jagayat, J., Sigel, M., Zhao, J., Wintermute, J., Flint, A., Easson-Bruno, S., Horgan, S., Bingham, K. (2025, June 3-4). Evidence for Models of Integrated Dementia Care: Preliminary Findings from a Scoping Review [Conference presentation]. InSPIRE 2025, The Blue Mountains, ON, Canada. https://event.fourwaves.com/inspire-2025/abstracts/bd84e9f4-d184-437b-8ae5-d5b86a66d48a

  • Davis, J., Bingham, K. S., Easson-Bruno, S., Horgan, S.A. (2025). Integrated care and community partnerships: promoting equitable social health opportunities for older adults living with complex health conditions. Journal of Integrated Care, 33(3), 241-259. https://doi.org/10.1108/JICA-12-2024-0075