A5042148439- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Social Media in Health Education
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- AI in Service Interactions
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Child and Adolescent Health
University of New Brunswick
2015-2024
Body image and disordered eating research has focused mostly on the female experience. The present study examined gender differences in relationship between personality, eating, body dissatisfaction.Participants were 238 85 male undergraduates (Mage = 20.52 years, SD 4.22) at a Canadian university. Materials included battery of self-report questionnaires pertaining to image, eating.As expected, females reported more dissatisfaction than males. Personality factors found be significantly...
Background: The process of transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare is a pivotal juncture in the overall life course young adults (YAs) with complex care needs (CCN) and their families. As service demands increase for this population, providers must determine best ways meet needs. Following transition healthcare, YAs are vulnerable poor outcomes, such as increased stress repeated ER visits. Studies that explore how address often do not reflect perspectives YAs. such, seeking input...
Dementia care is often fragmented and difficult to navigate. Patient navigation (PN) one solution address the needs of people with dementia (PWD) their partners. Navigating NB/ Naviguer la démence NB was a research project that piloted patient program in small semi-rural province Canada for PWD, partners, team. The intervention co-designed multiple stakeholders, including clinicians, researchers, representatives from Regional Health Authorities. For example, team collaborated Authorities...
Individuals with complex care needs (CCNs) require more health and social services than the average population. These individuals have better outcomes if they access to integrated across settings sectors. Although promising research on is underway, efforts are typically not coordinated occur without patient partner involvement. The critical need for collaboration among stakeholders in this field prompted establishment of Centre Research Integrated Care (CRIC) 2018. CRIC a living laboratory...
Individuals with complex care needs (CCNs) require more health and social services than the average population. These individuals have better outcomes if they access to integrated across settings sectors. Although promising research on is underway, efforts are typically not coordinated occur without patient partner involvement. The critical need for collaboration among stakeholders in this field prompted establishment of Centre Research Integrated Care (CRIC) 2018. CRIC a living laboratory...
BackgroundAccess to primary care is a challenge across Canada. In the province of New Brunswick (NB), approximately 15% citizens do not have provider (PCP). The Government NB recently implemented clinics staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs) in various regions reduce provincial waitlist for PCP.PurposeThis study aimed identify facilitators and barriers NP-led clinic implementation, as perceived staff.MethodsUsing cross-sectional qualitative descriptive design, data was collected using...
Background In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of conversational agents for health promotion and service delivery. To date, professionals’ views on this technology have received limited attention literature. Objective The purpose study was to gain a better understanding how professionals view care. Methods Physicians, nurses, regulated mental were recruited using various web-based methods. Participants interviewed individually Zoom (Zoom Video Communications, Inc)...
Methadone maintenance therapy remains the most common form of substitution for opioid use disorder in Canada. Effectiveness methadone has been established, but recently newer treatment delivery models have emerged. Differences across these not examined.This descriptive qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to assess client experiences three models: (a) comprehensive programs, (b) low-threshold/high-tolerance and (c) fee-for-service programs.A total 32 participants were recruited...
Caring for a youth with complex care needs (CCN) who is transitioning from paediatric to adult healthcare can produce many challenges. For example, caregivers must often manage their youth's at home, coordinate and advocate youth. Experiences of fragmented uncoordinated result in feeling ill-prepared uncertain about the transition process. The current study explores caregiver experiences CCN semi-rural Canadian province.This used cross-sectional qualitative descriptive design, involving...
Background: Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) is an established form of substitution for opioid use disorder. Various MMT treatment models have emerged but differences in the clients they service not been examined extensively. The current study assessed client characteristics three delivery models: (1) comprehensive programs which combine methadone with mandatory physician appointments and counseling, (2) low-threshold-high- tolerance (LTHT) more lenient policies offer primary healthcare...
NaviCare/SoinsNavi was a research-based patient navigation center for children/youth with complex care needs (CCNs) in New Brunswick, Canada. This process evaluation focused on the implementation of by exploring indicators related to program coverage and process. Key were explored using client charts archives as well stakeholder interviews clients (n = 14) members team 6). served 162 families 42 providers between January 2017 May 2020. Most lived one three major cities Brunswick (Saint John,...
Introduction Internationally, the number of individuals living with dementia continues to rise. Individuals dementia, their care partners and team face many barriers challenges accessing resources supports. One solution address multifaceted needs this population is patient navigation (PN). Methods analysis This protocol describes implementation evaluation plan for a pilot PN programme in New Brunswick (NB) Canada providers. project will include two components: (1) an in-person called...
Objective In Canada, young people aged 15–24 had the fastest growing rates of hospitalization for opioid poisoning in last decade, compared to other age groups. This cross-sectional study examined non-medical prescription (NMPO) use youth and adults a semi-rural Canadian province.Method Participants completed an online survey about motives NMPO use, knowledge utilization local resources.Results All participants (N = 108) were self-reported users between ages 15–25 years. The majority been...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of conversational agents for health promotion and service delivery. To date, professionals’ views on this technology have received limited attention literature. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The purpose study was to gain a better understanding how professionals view care. <title>METHODS</title> Physicians, nurses, regulated mental were recruited using various web-based methods. Participants interviewed...