Work on health measurement tools focuses on developing instruments that assess level of knowledge regarding health affecting behaviours. Tools for measuring literacy can be used for assessing intervention needs, evaluating intervention effects and population level surveillance. One project is currently underway:
OTRU's award-winning online course offers a Canadian-focused overview on tobacco control research, policy, and practice. For more details about module contents, or to register, please visit the main course website.
TIMS is a web-based application designed to provide easy access to reliable, up-to-date data on key tobacco control indicators. Start using TIMS now!
The Strategy Design and Evaluation Initiative (SDEI) builds on OTRU's work with the Smoke Free Ontario Strategy to conduct research and evaluation on strategies aimed at addressing complex health and social problems.
Smokers' Panel is an initiative led by OTRU and a number of partner organizations. Visit the Smoker's Panel website to learn more and sign up.
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