PHO Rounds: Monitoring Population-Level Children’s Developmental Health at School Entry: Early Development Instrument in Ontario and Beyond
Dr. Magdalena Janus, Professor at McMaster University and Co-Developer of the Early Development Instrument (EDI) will describe the importance of measuring and monitoring early childhood development at a population level. A description of the EDI, its history, purpose, logistics and outcomes will be reviewed in order to set the foundation of understanding of the use of EDI data as a surveillance measure in the context of social determinants of health. Finally, the session will explore the potential of the EDI data utility to inform both the Ontario and Canadian discourse on the impact of the pandemic on early child development. https://edi.offordcentre.com/
Intended Audience
Public health practitioners (nurses, health promoters, physicians, epidemiologists), policy-makers, academics, and community partners in child and youth services
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Develop a general understanding of the EDI, how and where data are collected and the outcomes
2. Gain knowledge on the depth of the EDI program of research, relevance as a social determinant of health, contribution to population level data, and its limitation
3. Understand the utility of the EDI, its applicability in informing health decisions and policies in the Ontario and Canadian context
Presenter(s): Dr. Magdalena Janus
Magdalena Janus, PhD, is a Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University, and an affiliate Professor at the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia. She is a co-author, with the late Dr. Dan Offord, of the Early Development Instrument (EDI), a measure of children's developmental health at school entry. Her research interests include early development of children with and without developmental challenges, social determinants of children’s health, and global indicators of child development.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
Accreditation
Public Health Ontario Rounds are a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). In order to receive written documentation for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, please check “Yes” beside the question “Do you require CME credits?” on the registration form.
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Affiliate Members may count RCPSC credits toward their Mainpro+ credit requirements. All other CFPC members may claim up to 50 Certified credits per cycle for participation in RCPSC MOC Section 1 accredited activities.
PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
For more information or for a record of registration for other Continuing Education purposes, please contact capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.
Accessibility
Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or capacitybuilding@oahpp.ca.
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