A5049715404- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Health Education and Validation
- Disaster Response and Management
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Big Data and Business Intelligence
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Data Quality and Management
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Leadership, Courage, and Heroism Studies
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- School Health and Nursing Education
University of New Brunswick
2018-2024
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
2022
Australian Library and Information Association
2022
University of Toronto
2012-2021
Western University
2021
University of Alberta
2012-2020
Association de Recherche en Soins Infirmiers
2020
Bloomberg (United States)
2007-2019
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2019
E Ink (South Korea)
2019
Abstract Healthcare workers (HCWs) found the 2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) to be stressful, but long-term impact is not known. From 13 26 months after SARS outbreak, 769 HCWs at 9 Toronto hospitals that treated patients and 4 Hamilton did treat completed a survey several adverse outcomes. reported significantly higher levels burnout (p = 0.019), psychological distress (p<0.001), posttraumatic stress (p<0.001). were more likely have reduced patient contact work...
Research continues to show significant gaps in nursing graduates' preparedness digital health.The aim of this study was explore students' self-perceived informatics competency and health, describe learning opportunities available, identify perceived barriers facilitators developing competency.A sequential mixed-methods design, using a cross-sectional survey interviews, used. Senior undergraduate students (n = 221) BScN programs Western Canadian Province participated.Participants...
The article describes the development and initial psychometric evaluation of an instrument to measure patients’ perceptions learning needs at time discharge from hospital home Evaluation Patient Learning Needs Scale was based on responses 301 adults hospitalized with a medical or surgical illness Factor analysis isolated seven subscales medications, activities living, feelings related condition, community follow‐up, treatment complications, enhancing quality life skin care These factors...
As digital innovations continue to transform health systems in Canada, it is important examine registered nurses' preparedness informatics, and factors associated with informatics competency. An exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional survey was used determine self-perceived competencies, competency, among practicing nurses Alberta. Results from 2844 completed surveys showed that competency slightly above the mark of competent. Perceptions were highest on foundational computer literacy...
To consolidate informatics competencies for nurse leaders.Nurses in leadership positions with financial and human resource responsibilities have the capacity to shape how technologies are selected, implemented, used. Many leaders not equipped essential do so effectively. There been efforts identify a set of standard that should be core every leader's suite capabilities; nonetheless, these yet disseminated widely.A scoping review was conducted by: 1) identifying research questions; 2)...
As technology will continue to play a pivotal role in modern-day health care and given the potential impact on nursing profession, it is vitally important examine types features of digital education so that graduates are better equipped with necessary knowledge skills needed provide safe quality keep abreast rapidly evolving technological revolution.
The overall aim of this study is to examine nurses' perceptions electronic health record use in an acute care hospital setting.This uses a sequential mixed methods design two phases.Phase one consists survey Registered Nurses understand use. Phase comprised focus groups subsample from phase one. Data collection occurred November 2015 - August 2016 and was done Toronto, Canada.In one, navigation found be predictor In two, participants discussed the following five topics: (1) navigation; (2)...
ABSTRACT Background: There has been little research to date exploring nurses’ uncertainty in their practice. Understanding is important because it potential implications for how care delivered. Purpose: The purpose of this study develop a substantive theory explain staff nurses experience and respond Methods: Between 2006 2008, grounded was conducted that included in‐depth semi‐structured interviews. Fourteen working adult medical–surgical intensive units at two teaching hospitals Ontario,...
In today's digitally enabled healthcare environment, it is vitally important to assess Canadian nurses' competency in informatics. The researchers developed the Nurse Informatics Competency Assessment Scale, a 21-item comprehensive measure based on entry-to-practice informatics competencies for registered nurses, facilitate assessment of and consequent, planning formal continuing education Scale was used cross-sectional survey determine self-perceived Alberta's practicing nurses. Results...
The aim of the project was to develop an electronic information gathering and dissemination system support both nursing-sensitive outcomes data collection evidence-based decision-making at point-of-patient care.With current explosion health-related knowledge, it is a challenge for nurses regularly access that most current. Internet provides timely health information, however, do not readily use practice because being task-driven coping with heavy workloads. Mobile computing technology...
The Canadian Health Outcomes for Better Information and Care (C-HOBIC) project introduced systematic use of standardized clinical nursing terminology patient assessments. Implemented so far in three provinces, C-HOBIC comprises an innovative model large-scale capture nursing-sensitive outcomes data within electronic health records (EHRs). To support this activity, assessment concepts were mapped to the International Classification Nursing Practice (ICNP(R)). By comparing serial on a across...
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have brought about significant changes to the processes of health care delivery changed how nurses perform in clinical, administrative, academic, research settings. Because potential benefits ICT are significant, it is critical that new knowledge skills informatics provide safe effective care. Despite prevalence technology our day lives, patients, may not be prepared work this evolving reality. An important step addressing need for preparation...
Introduction: While much progress has been achieved in advancing nursing informatics capacity Canada, more work is needed to keep pace with the 21st century technological revolution. Nursing education programs and nurse educators are at forefront of this change, key ensuring successful integration digital health technologies future practice.
Summary Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects hybrid environments (i.e. where part patient record is paper-based and it electronic) upon aspects novice nurse information seeking amount accessed, choice key sources, type use tactics). Methods: A within group, laboratory, experimental conducted using two simulated a paper environment environment). Thirty-five nurses participated in study. Results: Findings revealed significant differences between terms their...
Although research and practice differ in that one is the building of knowledge other application knowledge, it suggested herein there are interesting parallels to explore between evolving debate on methods emerging theoretic debates practice. On basis Canadian experience trend toward adoption a single-theory approach, authors argue for diversity nursing settings.
Assessment of nursing informatics competencies has gained momentum in the scholarly literature response to increased need for resources available support capacity nursing. The purpose this study was examine factor structure and internal consistency reliability Canadian Nurse Informatics Competency Scale, a newly developed 21-item measure based on published entry-to-practice RNs. For study, 2844 nurses completed Scale through cross-sectional survey. Exploratory principal component analysis...