A5050011152- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Nursing education and management
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Western University
2014-2025
Stroke Association
2022
Oxford BioMedica (United Kingdom)
2016-2020
Oxford Biomedical Research
2020
Western University of Health Sciences
2018
University of British Columbia
1998-2009
University of Victoria
2006
College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
2006
Ministry of Health
2006
Island Health
2006
BackgroundLate-stage isolated medial knee osteoarthritis can be treated with total replacement (TKR) or partial (PKR). There is high variation in treatment choice and little robust evidence to guide selection. The Total Partial Knee Arthroplasty Trial (TOPKAT) therefore aims assess the clinical effectiveness cost-effectiveness of TKR versus PKR patients compartment knee, this represents an analysis main endpoints at 5 years.MethodsOur multicentre, pragmatic randomised controlled trial was...
Examining how to deliver primary health care (PHC) services and increase their accessibility (regardless of geographic location) from the patient's perspective is needed. We conducted seven focus groups with people (n = 50) living in rural communities, British Columbia, Canada, as they reflected on priorities for use PHC.In addition discussing PHC services, participants completed a brief questionnaire designed collect information regarding socio-demographics, status utilization healthcare...
Aim The aim of this study was to examine the influence structural empowerment, authentic leadership and professional nursing practice environments on experienced nurses' perceptions interprofessional collaboration. Background Enhanced collaboration (IPC) is seen as one means transforming health-care system addressing concerns about shortages workers. Organizational supports resources are suggested key promoting IPC. Methods A predictive non-experimental design used test effects perceived...
To describe new graduate nurses' transition experiences in Canadian healthcare settings by exploring the perspectives of nurses and nurse leaders unit level roles.Supporting successful to practice is key retaining workforce meeting future demand for services.A descriptive qualitative study using inductive content analysis focus group interview data from 42 28 seven provinces.New identified similar factors that facilitate including formal orientation programmes, cultures encourage...
Dialogue continues on the "readiness" of new graduates for practice despite significant advancements in foundational educational preparation nurses. In this paper, findings from an exploratory study about meaning graduate are reported. Data was collected during focus group interviews with one-hundred and fifty nurses graduates. Themes were generated using content analysis. Our point to agreement nurses' readiness as having a generalist foundation some job specific capabilities, providing...
Aims This study examined the influence of new graduate nurses' personal resources (psychological capital) and access to structural (empowerment staffing) on their job satisfaction. Background Reports suggest that nurses are experiencing stressful work environments, low satisfaction, high turnover intentions. These a health human resource must be retained for replacement retiring nurses, address impending shortages. Supportive workplaces promote satisfaction may play an important role in...
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between coworker, physician, and supervisor workplace incivility new graduate nurses’ mental health protective role personal resiliency. BACKGROUND: Positive interpersonal in healthcare work environments are important for career transition commitment. Workplace threatens well-being. Personal resiliency helps employees recover from negative stressors may protect nurses effects incivility. METHODS: We surveyed 272 Ontario...
Aim To test a model based on Kanter's theory of structural empowerment, which examines the relationships between new graduate nurses' perceptions workplace incivility and mental health symptoms. Background The initial years practice can be particularly stressful for nurses, who may vulnerable to uncivil behaviour as result their status in work environment. Disempowerment compound symptoms experienced by nurses. Method A predictive, non-experimental design was used examine relationship sample...
To examine predictors of Canadian new graduate nurses' health outcomes over 1 year.A time-lagged mail survey was conducted.New nurses across Canada (N = 406) responded to a at two time points: November 2012-March 2013 (Time 1) and May-July 2014 2). Multiple linear regression (mental overall health) logistic (post-traumatic stress disorder risk) analyses were conducted assess the impact Time on 2 outcomes.Both situational personal factors significantly related mental post-traumatic risk....
Objective To run a UK based James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for ‘Surgery Common Shoulder Problems’. This was nationally funded and conducted process. It organised from musculoskeletal research centre Biomedical Research Unit in Oxford. Participants shoulder patients, carers clinicians, involved treating patients with pain problems that might require surgery. Interventions These were national electronic paper surveys capturing treatment uncertainties are important to...
Introduction: Promoting the assessment of health interventions using outcomes that matter to patients and practitioners is a key principle Cochrane. Cochrane UK therefore commissioned OMIPP project: Outcomes are Most Important for Patients, Public Practitioners identify they felt most important should be evaluated in reviews Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS). Methodology: Using direct emailing, social media printed cards, an online survey was distributed wide range people involved care with CRS....
School settings are a common practice context for rehabilitation professionals; health advocacy is and challenging role professionals in this context. This study explored how pediatric practitioners advocate children with disabilities at school. Specifically, we examined everyday the of school-based support disabilities.
Background Researchers in Nova Scotia and Ontario, Canada, implemented a passive remote monitoring (PRM) model of home care unique to their health system contexts. Each PRM integrated tailored devices (eg, motion sensors, cameras, door alarms) into patients’ residences with the aim linking patients, family friend caregivers, providers support older adults’ aging place. Objective The purpose this study was examine use technologies safe place avoidance or delay higher levels care. Methods This...
The purpose of this study was to inform quality improvement and performance measurement initiatives in primary healthcare based on the perceptions British Columbia residents. Key features care were identified during focus group discussions important areas healthcare, particularly those that could be improved.Eleven groups (n=75) held. Ninety-six per cent participants reported they had a regular provider been with for an average 8.5 years. We conducted thematic content analysis using coding...
<strong>Background:</strong> Special education for children with chronic health conditions or disabilities requires the integration of care work education. This phenomenon is an under-studied and challenging context integrated despite policies protocols that outline processes in this context. We are interested approach to inquiry will allow us address gaps current literature practices care, move toward policy change. <strong>Study design data collection methods:</strong> Institutional...
Approximately 99% of the three million neonatal deaths that occur annually are in developing countries. In Rwanda, asphyxia is leading cause mortality accounting for 38% all deaths. The Helping Babies Breathe (HBB©) course was initiated by American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) 2010 to reduce resource limited areas. Despite provision HBB© courses practicing nurses little known about nurses' experiences applying knowledge and skills acquired from those practice. This study conducted 2014 five...
Amidst concerns regarding the capacity of public health system to respond rapidly and appropriately threats such as pandemics terrorism, along with changing population needs, governments have focused on strengthening systems. A key factor in a robust is its workforce. As part nationally funded study renewal Canada, policy analysis was conducted compare human resources-relevant documents two Canadian provinces, British Columbia (BC) Ontario (ON), they each implement activities. content...
Public health systems in Canada have undergone significant policy renewal over the last decade response to threats public’s health, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome. There is limited research on how public policies been implemented or what has influenced their implementation. This paper explores implementation two exemplar programs -chronic disease prevention and sexually-transmitted infection - Ontario, Canada. It examines service providers’, managers’ senior managements’...