Science of Care Institute

Research where care happens

We are a clinician, employee-driven research and innovation institute committed to improving patient experience and health outcomes. Inspired by our vision of discovering and delivering life-changing care, we are driven to push the boundaries of what is possible in health care.

Science of Care is a way of thinking around research and innovation using a fundamental, compassionate care lens. We act on hunches and what we see in our everyday work to improve care, and create a resilient work environment.

Lianne Jeffs, Scientific Director, Science of Care Institute

About the Institute

We are the only research and innovation institute in Canada committed to improving health outcomes by focusing on fundamental care. Fundamental Care is the core of the Institute, focusing on caring practices and environments that address people's psychosocial, physical and relational needs. We bring these elements together, creating a health-care experience that is not only scientifically advanced but also deeply human.

Launched in 2022, we are located at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital. It is comprised of the Centre for Nursing Excellence and includes scientists from the former Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation.

The Institute empowers our clinicians and employees to grow in their careers by directly influencing what it means to provide exceptional care for the people who are our patients locally and globally.

30

Projects funded

$250K

Invested in research projects

16

Learning series sessions

281

Attendees at learning sessions

17

Presenters at our nurse-led Research and Innovation Showcase

Strategic Spheres

Our strategic spheres work together to define our pathway to excellence. They represent our commitment and daily action in enhancing interprofessional and transdisciplinary collaboration, nurturing talent, and driving forward ground-breaking discoveries in compassionate care.

Agile and Equitable Innovation

Emphasizing human-centric sense-making, the Science of Care Institute champions agile and equitable innovation. By fostering transdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to understand and address health-care challenges holistically, ensuring person-centricity and iterative improvement in care practices.

Workforce Magnetism and Nursing Excellence

Cultivating an environment where our health-care workforce can advance their careers through active participation in research and innovation. Through this approach, the Science of Care Institute enables retaining top talent and reinforces a commitment to empathy and human-centered care, essential for nurturing excellence in nursing and our entire workforce at Sinai Health.

Organizational and System Learning

Promoting a culture of inquiry and evidence-informed practice, the Science of Care Institute enhances both professional development and patient care. It functions as a living lab within the health-care system, where teams contribute to research and innovation that advances new care processes and best practices that improve the care journey for everyone.

Collaborative Practice and Partnerships

Advancing academic practice and collaborative care for patients, our professions, and the health-care system by partnerships and collective action. The Science of Care Institute fosters this collaborative ethos ensuring that care delivery is evidence-informed, integrated, and responsive to individual needs and experiences, enhancing the overall impact of compassionate care across the care continuum and patient journey.