A5082537608- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Ethics in medical practice
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
University of Manitoba
2009-2021
Red Deer College
2019
St.Amant
2014
Health Sciences Centre
2013
During the past 20 years, food allergy has dramatically increased, with a concomitant increased risk for anaphylaxis.[1]Sicherer S.H. Simons F.E.R. Self-injectable epinephrine first-aid management of anaphylaxis.Pediatrics. 2007; 119: 638-646Crossref PubMed Scopus (137) Google Scholar Anaphylaxis is “a serious allergic reaction that rapid in onset and may cause death.”[2]Song T.T. Worm M. Lieberman P. treatment: current barriers to adrenaline auto-injector use.Allergy. 2014; 69:...
With the growing complexities in contemporary health care system, there is a challenge of preparing nurses for practice demands. To this end, learner-centred teaching has emerged many nursing curricula Canada and evidence indicates its effectiveness developing essential skills students. It important to examine experience clinical faculty members who implement teaching, as doing so would provide an insight factors that may hinder implementation settings.This phenomenological study aimed...
Children with life threatening food allergies live the constant threat of a fatal reaction, and caregivers must always be prepared to treat an epinephrine auto-injector (EAI). This interpretive phenomenological study explored parents' perceptions lived experiences prescribed EAI use for their child.
To explore associations among prenatal, obstetric and perinatal factors the development of childhood-onset type 2 diabetes.This retrospective, case-control study utilized administrative data housed at Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. De-identified health records were examined from a sample 270 children (aged 10 to 17 years time diagnosis) with diabetes 1341 without matched age, sex geographic location. Patients control subjects linked their de-identified biological mothers' records....
The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for development a parastomal hernia (PH).Cross-sectional survey.The target population comprised 2854 persons receiving services from the Manitoba Ostomy Program. Seven hundred sixty-four responses were received, yielding response rate 29.3%. Respondents average age 70 years (SD = 12.8); 425 (55.6%) had colostomy, 236 (30.8%) an ileostomy, 63 (8.2%) urostomy, and 40 (5.2%) indicated other types stomas or fistula.A questionnaire developed...
As people with intellectual disabilities live longer and develop more chronic illnesses, nurses will have increasing contact them. Therefore, must both an accurate understanding of a positive attitude toward this population to ensure optimal nursing care is received. A cross-sectional survey second-year fourth-year students measured their perceptions disability, disabilities, education prepare them for disabilities. Students most often identified disability as physical, using wheelchair...
The importance of effective translation health research findings into action has been well recognized, but there is evidence to suggest that the practice knowledge (KT) among researchers still evolving. Compared user stakeholders, (knowledge producers) have under-studied in this context. goals study were understand experiences practicing KT Manitoba, Canada, and identify their support needs sustain increase participation KT.Qualitative semi-structured interviews conducted with 26 studying...
While higher rates and earlier onset of frailty have been reported among adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD), research on how best to support these individuals is lacking.An international consultation relied three consensus building methods: the Nominal Group Technique, an NIH conference approach, a Delphi survey.There agreement that person-centered planning aging in place should be guiding principles. Frailty must considered than general population recognition...
Background No standardized tool is used in Canada for comprehensive health assessments of adults with intellectual disabilities. This study was conducted to determine the feasibility implementing Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) Manitoba, Canada. Method a qualitative using purposive sample physicians, nurse practitioners, support workers and families. Data were collected through individual interviews focus groups analysed content analysis. Results Use CHAP perceived as...
The emergence of antiretroviral therapies extends the life span people diagnosed with HIV and shifts health priorities toward chronic disease management. People living (PLWH) who smoke cigarettes are more likely than nonsmokers to develop conditions such as pneumonia, cancer, emphysema, heart disease. Our mixed methods study utilized semi-structured interviews (n = 29) explore PLWH perceptions tobacco its role in their lives. We also explored care services dependence treatment. Local clinic...
Background: The benefits of engaging undergraduate nursing students in research have been well-identified; however, little has documented the long-term outcomes this assistant (RA) experience on nurses' professional careers. This study evaluated impact participants' career outcomes. Method: A comparative cross-sectional was conducted with a purposive sample two groups ( N = 94; R As 32 and non-R 62). questionnaire administered online. Results: comparison responses revealed statistically...
Review question/objective This qualitative systematic review aims to synthesize evidence on the experiences of informal caregivers in provision care adult individuals living with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Specifically, questions are: What roles and responsibilities do caregivers/support persons assume caring for LVAD home setting? are perceived physical, psychosocial or social consequences caregiving an individual LVAD? variables that contribute aforementioned Certain known...