Infinite Possibilities 2007-2012: Strategic Plan

Goal 4: Creating a Knowledge Hub for Childhood Disabilities

Access to General Information

Childhood disability is a very specialized health field. As a result, it is often difficult for health professionals, policymakers and families to get easy access to reliable information about childhood disability topics when they need it.

In fact, the Measures of Processes of Care (MPOC) survey tool, used with parents from a number of Children’s Treatment Centres in Ontario, shows that parents consistently rate Access to General Information lower than any other aspect of care. Recognizing this as a concern, Bloorview is committed to addressing this gap. Recent survey results indicate that our efforts are making a difference, as parents rated Access to General Information at Bloorview 10 per cent higher in 2007/2008 compared to 2005/2006.

The Knowledge Hub will improve our ability to provide targeted information for families, policymakers and other health and allied professionals.