Table 3. Strategies Used to Address Multi-actor Engagement .
Ontario | Quebec | Manitoba | Newfoundland & Labrador | |
Work with multiple types of actors, including knowledge users and patient partners, to prepare research grant applications | √ | √ | √ | |
Recruit actors strategically through personal and professional leaders’ networks | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Create a steering committee to oversee eConsult pilot project and spread | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Maintain engagement for the duration of the scale-up process (eg, follow-up regularly, provide real-time results, celebrate milestones and accomplishments) | √ | √ | √ | |
Provide ready-to-use communication materials actors could use to advocate for eConsult | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Invite a variety of actors to participate in annual National eConsult Forums | √ | √ | √ | √ |