Case studies: Working together to make an impact in health care

Read our case studies that demonstrate how CIHI data plays an important role in improving Canada’s health care systems. They have been developed in collaboration with clients and partners across Canada and illustrate the importance of working together to solve our health systems’ most pressing problems.

Previous case studies

Improving the quality of care through patient-centred feedback

IERHA targets hospital-specific improvements by using patient data and feedback, and installing Quality and Patient Safety boards.

Bridging the gaps in dementia care through collaborative surveillance and data analysis

CIHI and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) worked together to identify new metrics to better understand the health complexities and trajectories of people living with dementia.

CJRR data analysis leads to fewer hip replacement revision surgeries

Assessing risks for hip replacement implants with Canadian Joint Replacement Registry (CJRR) data can result in fewer revision surgeries across Canada.

Digital assessment tool for “life-altering good” home care plans

How Health PEI implemented a new digital assessment tool to provide better home care assessments and care plans for Islanders.

Curbing the spread of COVID-19 infections

The right tool at the right time can project the trajectory of infections and support timely implementation of public health measures needed to curb the spread of viruses.

Improving Caesarean section access

Pan-Canadian data analysis contributes to the creation of collaborative groups of locum specialist physicians to improve Caesarean section access in rural and remote areas.