Mark Embrett
Biographic Data
| ID | 3573008 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mark Embrett |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mark |
| FAMILY NAME | Embrett |
| SIGNATURE | EMBRETT M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Nova Scotia Health Authority |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3969-0219 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 20 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Understanding policy supports for Team-Based primary healthcare models
Background: Industrialized countries are facing pressure to address the complexity of populations who experience high needs with significant costs to the health system. Interprofessional team-based care (TBC) is an essential component of integrated care strategies to respond to these complex needs. However, TBC models operate within complex policy environments that can facilitate or constrain their activities. The main goal of this project is to …
Understanding policy supports that enhance equity in the Primary Health Care System
Background: Promoting government efforts to transition to team-based care models in Canada is essential; it aligns with the imperative of ensuring health equity within primary healthcare (PHC) settings. By addressing the fundamental principle of fairness and striving to mitigate disparities in access, quality, and outcomes, these team-based care initiatives can foster a more inclusive and effective healthcare system. This study, part of a larger …
Exploring health equity integration among health service and delivery systems in Nova Scotia
Our findings suggest that health equity integration needs to be prioritized within the health service and delivery system within Nova Scotia and identifies possible strategies for implementation. Appropriate measures, resources and partnerships need to be put in place to support health equity integration following the introduction of the Health Equity Framework, which was viewed as a key driver for action. Greater diversity within health system l…
Participatory Evaluation of a Direct Payment Program for Equity in Dementia Care in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia's Supportive Care Program (SCP) is an individualized funding program that provides funds for people living with dementia (PLWD) or acquired brain injuries to purchase basic home care services such as personal care, respite, cleaning and cooking. The SCP has the potential to address the Quintuple Aim of enhancing care experience, improving population health, reducing costs, improving provider experience and improving health equity, yet…
Barriers to and strategies to address Covid-19 testing hesitancy
Various barriers to COVID-19 testing and strategies for mitigating these barriers were identified. Further research to test the efficacy of these strategies is needed to better support testing for COVID-19 by addressing testing hesitancy as part of the broader COVID-19 public health response
Social determinants of health and health equity policy research
Social determinants of health and health equity policy research
Barriers to and strategies to address Covid-19 testing hesitancy
Various barriers to COVID-19 testing and strategies for mitigating these barriers were identified. Further research to test the efficacy of these strategies is needed to better support testing for COVID-19 by addressing testing hesitancy as part of the broader COVID-19 public health response
Participatory Evaluation of a Direct Payment Program for Equity in Dementia Care in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia's Supportive Care Program (SCP) is an individualized funding program that provides funds for people living with dementia (PLWD) or acquired brain injuries to purchase basic home care services such as personal care, respite, cleaning and cooking. The SCP has the potential to address the Quintuple Aim of enhancing care experience, improving population health, reducing costs, improving provider experience and improving health equity, yet…
Exploring health equity integration among health service and delivery systems in Nova Scotia
Our findings suggest that health equity integration needs to be prioritized within the health service and delivery system within Nova Scotia and identifies possible strategies for implementation. Appropriate measures, resources and partnerships need to be put in place to support health equity integration following the introduction of the Health Equity Framework, which was viewed as a key driver for action. Greater diversity within health system l…
Understanding policy supports for Team-Based primary healthcare models
Background: Industrialized countries are facing pressure to address the complexity of populations who experience high needs with significant costs to the health system. Interprofessional team-based care (TBC) is an essential component of integrated care strategies to respond to these complex needs. However, TBC models operate within complex policy environments that can facilitate or constrain their activities. The main goal of this project is to …
Understanding policy supports that enhance equity in the Primary Health Care System
Background: Promoting government efforts to transition to team-based care models in Canada is essential; it aligns with the imperative of ensuring health equity within primary healthcare (PHC) settings. By addressing the fundamental principle of fairness and striving to mitigate disparities in access, quality, and outcomes, these team-based care initiatives can foster a more inclusive and effective healthcare system. This study, part of a larger …
Medicine (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Equity (law (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Primary Care and Health Outcomes (3 works)