A5045962447- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Nursing education and management
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Disaster Response and Management
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
University of New Brunswick
2015-2025
Saint John Regional Hospital
2020-2022
University of Ottawa
2014
Queen's University
2013-2014
University of Alberta
2014
Ottawa Hospital
2014
John Tracy Clinic
2013
Marymount University
2012
ABSTRACT Background Facilitation is considered a way of enabling clinicians to implement evidence into practice by problem solving and providing support. Practice development well‐established movement in the United Kingdom that incorporates use facilitators, but Canada, role more obtuse. Few investigations have observed process facilitation as described individuals experienced guideline implementation North America. Aim To describe tacit knowledge regarding embedded experiences nurses...
Abstract The purpose of this randomized trial was to determine whether coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients and their caregivers who received telehealth follow‐up had greater improvements in anxiety levels from pre‐surgery 3 weeks after discharge than did those standard care. Secondary outcomes included changes depressive symptoms patients' contacts with physicians. No group differences were noted symptoms, but the fewer physician ( p = .04). Female decreases care < .001), both...
In this paper, we draw on the authors' collective experiences as qualitative researchers undergoing research ethics reviews. We highlight specific areas within our standard national guidelines that support research. Using case examples, illustrate how diverse interpretations of these can be inconsistent and problematic for researchers. outline recommendations transparency, reciprocity, streamlining review process. It is hope adoption will lead to a more collegial evaluative process, thereby...
Purpose: This mixed methods study aimed to assess the knowledge and skills related infection prevention control amongst visitors long-term care homes following removal of visiting restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Forty residents in were recruited. Participants' Covid-19, practices, self-reported use protective behaviours assessed through questionnaires. Handwashing skills, donning doffing personal equipment decision-making surrounding hand hygiene moments laboratory simulation...
Technology has the potential to offer support older adults after being discharged from geriatric rehabilitation. This article highlights recruitment and retention challenges in a study examining an interactive voice response telephone system designed monitor their informal caregivers following discharge rehabilitation unit.A prospective longitudinal was planned examine feasibility of facilitating transition home for family caregivers. Patient participants were required make daily calls into...
Background: Understanding the experience of prodromal ischemic cardiac pain and associated symptoms through use literary visual art evokes heightened a wareness emotional journey.Aims The aim this study was to describe initial early pain-related feelings with adjusting new health concern explore subjective coming realization awareness developing heart disease.Materials Methods This is secondary supplemental qualitative analysis, using an arts-based embodied layered exploration assisted...
Background Many patients report moderate to severe pain in the acute postoperative period. Enhanced recovery protocols recommend multimodal analgesics, but optimal combination of these is unknown. Purpose The aim this study was synthesize best available evidence about effectiveness analgesics on after adult cardiac surgery. Methods A systematic review determine effect proposed (International Prospective Register Systematic Reviews Registration CRD42022355834). Multiple databases including...
The objective of this review is to examine the perceptions and experiences health care professionals staff in implementing or coordinating animal-assisted interventions settings.Animal-assisted are applied areas health, education, human services help improve individuals' wellness. positive effects on individuals have been shown multiple disciplines, from pediatrics long-term care, include outcomes such as decreased feelings loneliness increased support. increase has initiated growing...
Women possess characteristics and experiences unique different from men. Biological processes such as puberty, menstruation, motherhood menopause may present challenges to self-management for individuals living with type 1 (T1) diabetes mellitus. In this study, descriptive phenomenology was used uncover the of nine women aged 22- 30 years T1 diabetes. Data collection analysis occurred simultaneously followed methodical structure van Manen (1997). Study findings revealed five themes: 1)...