A5068386964- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Data Quality and Management
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Global Health Care Issues
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2025
Royal North Shore Hospital
2022
Western University
2009-2019
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
2015
University of Waterloo
2013
The King's University
2012
Regent Park Community Health Centre
2012
Centre for Family Medicine
2011-2012
Advanced Life Technologies (United States)
2012
University of California, Los Angeles
2011
<h3>Purpose:</h3> This qualitative study explored the experiences of primary health care providers and staff who had moved beyond stage implementing electronic medical records (EMRs) in their practices to using this technology on an on-going basis. <h3>Methods:</h3> A descriptive approach was used. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 19 participants. Data analysis iterative interpretive. <h3>Results:</h3> Factors that hindered motivated ongoing EMR use emerged. included (1)...
Abstract Objectives This study aims to explore the relationship between chronotypes, sleep quality, and anxiety among medical undergraduates, providing valuable insights for academic institutions seeking enhance student well-being. Methods A cross-sectional design was used, involving 200 undergraduates who were selected based on specific inclusion exclusion criteria. Data collection included comprehensive clinical histories administration of three validated questionnaires:...
Vicarious trauma is an understudied phenomenon among Canadian family physicians.This phenomenological study set out to explore the experiences of a group inner-city physicians caring for women using illicit drugs.Ten working in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, participated in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed iterative interpretive process.The first major theme emerging from analysis was emotional impact work. Participants shared challenges, sorrows, joys they experienced as struggled care...
To assess whether estimates of survey structured interview diagnoses mood and anxiety disorders were concordant with these obtained from health administrative data.All Ontario respondents to the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey-Mental (CCHS-MH) linked databases at ICES (formerly known as Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences). Survey compared data using a standardized algorithm. We used modified Poisson regression analyses socio-demographic factors associated concordance between...
<h3>Purpose:</h3> There is little evidence to document patient satisfaction with follow-up care provided by family physicians (FPs)/general practitioners (GPs) breast cancer patients. We aimed identify determinants of such in low-income, medically underserved women cancer. <h3>Methods:</h3> This was a cross-sectional study 145 who reported receiving from an FP/GP. Women were enrolled California9s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program interviewed phone 3 years after their diagnosis....
Bihar is one of the most economically deprived states in India. Home to nearly 10 per cent India’s population, it consistently ranks poorly on a variety development and health-related indicators. In order improve child survival decrease childhood mortality, important understand determinants healthcare use so that appropriate policies may be developed maximize health services utilization. This paper undertakes such as analysis. It uses Andersen Behavioral Model utilization for children...
<h3>Purpose:</h3> Quality improvement (QI) initiatives have been implemented to facilitate transition a chronic disease management approach in primary health care. However, the effect of QI on diabetes clinical processes and outcomes remains unclear. This article reports Partnerships for Health, program Southwestern Ontario, Canada, process outcome measures describes participants9 views elements that influenced their ability reach desired improvements. <h3>Methods:</h3> Part an external,...
<b>PURPOSE</b> There is little research exploring the experiences of family physicians caring for women who use illicit drugs. This study explores these in order to better understand process engaging patient-physician relationship. <b>METHODS</b> We conducted a phenomenologic, qualitative using individual, in-depth interviews with 10 working inner-city Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario. An iterative interpretive analysis was used. <b>RESULTS</b> Three broad themes emerged from analysis. The...
Background: Recent reports suggest a decline over time in the survival of patients newly diagnosed with laryngeal cancer spite developments treatment practices. Our study set out to determine whether Ontario has changed time. Methods: This population-based cohort province between 1995 and 2007 used data extracted from linked provincial administrative registry databases. Its main outcomes were overall survival, laryngectomy-free ratio relative an age- sex-matched general population. Results:...
Respiratory illness and diarrhea are the two most important causes of death in children under age 5 Philippines. The government has accorded high priority to reducing number deaths caused by these illnesses as it attempts reform its healthcare system. In order re-design health systems, policy makers need have a good understanding not only overall services utilization, but also use public private sectors. We used 1998 Philippines National Demographic Health Survey dataset understand service...
Alcohol and its ill effects have been a part of human civilization since times immemorial. A prospective study examined 100 cases alcohol intake (males only). It was found that the most common age group starting 21–30 years (60%). The urban population mainly affected (57%). commonly used beverage whisky (41%) followed by beer (20%). reason for to be curiosity (67%).The majority were victims physical degeneration (52%). Almost all showed in form delirium tremens, Korsakoff's psychosis or...
Introduction: Cases of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) use have been increasing over the past decade. Cravings are considered a causal factor for recurrent relapses in ATS cases. The absence questionnaires measuring cravings local population necessitates creation one, especially considering rising number Objective: This study aimed to adapt and validate Cocaine Questionnaire into questionnaire suitable population. Methodology: original was adapted by substituting "cocaine" with "ATS"....
6612 Background: Return to work (RTW) after breast cancer is associated with treatment recovery and quality of life. Prior research has found an 80% RTW rate in primarily Caucasian survivors; however, little known about the trajectory among Latinas. Qualitative suggests that a major concern for This study compares between Latinas Caucasians investigates role job type RTW. Methods: prospective, longitudinal low-income, underserved survivors who spoke English or Spanish, did not have...