Technical Reports

ECHO Research is focused on improving health outcomes for children through knowledge translation. These technical reports are preprints of some of our work. To see a select list of our peer-reviewed publications, visit our publications page.

COVID-19 Technical Report

April 7, 2025

COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. This novel disease impacted how health information was communicated as information on both the disease itself

Asthma Technical Report

May 14, 2024

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children with an estimated 15% of children and youth living with asthma in Canada. Acute asthma exacerbations,

Anaphylaxis Technical Report

May 14, 2024

Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic reactions, are a severe allergic reaction with a rapid onset and can be fatal. Children are disproportionately at risk for hospitalization and

TREKK Needs Assessment Technical Report

October 13, 2022

The Healthcare Consumer Needs Assessment survey was developed between October 2011 to July 2012 under the Needs Assessment phase (phase one) of the Translating Emergency

Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections Technical Report

November 17, 2021

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common source of acute illness for infants and children. Approximately 7-8% of girls and 2% of boys will experience a

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis Technical Report

November 17, 2021

Bronchiolitis is an acute infection of the lower respiratory tract that predominantly affects children less than two years old. Although self-limiting, symptoms of bronchiolitis can be

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