Title:
Operating Grant: CRISM Urgent Guideline Activities Related to COVID-19
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 1, 2020 - Apr 30, 2021
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
Enable the development and dissemination of national guidelines related to prescribing, dispensing, and delivery of opioids and other narcotics during the COVID-19 pandemic to support people who use drugs (PWUD)
Identify opportunities to facilitate or improve individuals who use substances' access to medication during the pandemic, including OAT
Describe challenges faced by PWUD in relation to the pandemic, by directly engaging with PWUD and hearing their voices
Identify changes in drug use patterns and impacts during the pandemic
Assess the impacts of health interventions to support PWUD in relation to the pandemic and recommend which services should be retained post pandemic and/or integrated into future emergency response plans
Provide evidence to inform clinical and health system management and public health responses related to substance use, and/or decision-making and planning within and across jurisdictions in Canada
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Montréal, Quebec, CA H2X 0A9
Reference Number:
236-2020-2021-Q1-01062
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bruneau, Julie
Research Organization:
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.