Evidence-Based Drug Information Project

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The J Healthcare Initiative
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Atika Juristia She / Her
Executive Director
(14)
5
Project
Academic experience
120 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Healthcare Machine learning Public health Data science Scientific research
Skills
infographics health promotion
Details

The main goal for the project is to provide evidence-based information to drug users in a readable format, offering scientific facts to help them understand the current landscape of adulterants and how they can implement harm reduction and health promotion to their lives. This will involve several different steps for the learners, including:


- Researching and compiling scientific facts and evidence-based information on adulterants and their effects.


- Creating a readable format for the public to understand the information.


- Developing strategies for implementing harm reduction and health promotion based on the gathered information.


- Collaborating with experts and frontline workers to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information.


Deliverables


By the end of the project, learners should complete the following tasks:


- A comprehensive report containing evidence-based information on adulterants and their effects.


- A readable format for the public to understand the information, such as infographics or simplified text.


- Strategies and recommendations for implementing harm reduction and health promotion based on the gathered information.


- Collaboration with experts and frontline workers to validate the accuracy and relevance of the information.



Final deliverables should include:


- A final report with evidence-based information and recommendations.


- Readable formats for public dissemination.


- Strategies for implementing harm reduction and health promotion.


Mentorship
  1. Training on harm reduction
  2. Access to drug checking data results
  3. Responsive team of researchers


Our team has two research assistants as well.



Supported causes
Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
51 - 200 employees
Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Science, Academic association, Public relations & communications

The J Healthcare Initiative is a registered Canadian non-profit organization with a focus to empower drug users' healthcare decisions by promoting the expansion and innovating the current substance use treatment modalities in Canada and the United States.