Reducing Unnecessary Transfusions of RBCs in Inpatients Admitted Across Niagara Health Community Hospitals
A publication in Quality Management in Health Care on the collaborative and multifaceted approach adopted by Niagara Health hospitals to optimize red blood cell transfusion utilization.
Management of Bronchiolitis in Infants in Primary Care Settings
An article in Canadian Family Physician on managing bronchiolitis while avoiding unnecessary treatments and investigations.
Reducing Low Value Care: Opportunities and Challenges for Choosing Wisely Campaigns
Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw and Dr. Wendy Levinson share insights on de-implementation efforts and the need for a systematic approach to reducing low-value care.
Reducing Unnecessary Urine Culture Testing in Residents of Long Term Care Facilities
In this BMJ practice pointer, authors provide practical guidance on avoiding unnecessary urine culture testing in residents of long-term care facilities.
Data-Driven Approach to Identifying Potential Laboratory Overuse
In this BMJ Open Quality study, authors develop a data-driven approach to identify potential sources of laboratory overuse in general internal medicine units.
Choosing Wisely and the Climate Crisis: A Role for Clinicians
An article in BMJ Quality and Safety on reducing low-value care to tackle the climate crisis.
2023 Choosing Wisely Canada Abstract Book
Showcasing innovative approaches and initiatives on reducing low-value care in practice.
Choosing Wisely International Series in BMJ
A series in the BMJ highlights evidence-based approaches to reduce overuse associated with Choosing Wisely recommendations.
Reduce Unnecessary Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on deprescribing for long-term PPI use.
Reducing Routine Inpatient Blood Testing
Practice pointer featured in the BMJ on reducing repetitive or routine blood work that does not add value to patient care.
PEER Simplified Chronic Pain Guideline
A clinical practice tool to support the management of chronic pain, including low back, osteoarthritic, and neuropathic pain in primary care.
Improving Healthcare Value: Lessons Learned From the First Decade of Choosing Wisely®
Dr. Wendy Levinson and Dr. Jerome Leis share approaches needed to tackle broader system-wide challenges that drive low-value care.