Alan J. Forster

University of Ottawa

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Total Citations

13

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About

Dr. Alan J. Forster is a leading health services researcher whose work centers on patient safety, quality measurement, and the use of health informatics to improve clinical outcomes. His major contributions include pioneering methods to detect adverse events using administrative data and electronic health records, fundamentally advancing how hospitals monitor and prevent harm. With over 13,000 citations, his research has shaped national patient safety frameworks and informed the design of real-time surveillance systems. Notably, his studies on post-discharge adverse events and the development of the "trigger tool" methodology have been widely adopted, influencing policy and practice globally. Dr. Forster’s work bridges data science and clinical care, offering actionable insights for safer, more efficient healthcare delivery.

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Papers
13
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic surgery improves transfusion rate and perioperative outcomes using a broad implementation process and multiple surgeon learning curves
13 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of Ottawa

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