A5029259551- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Nursing education and management
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
University of British Columbia
2016-2025
University of British Columbia Hospital
2014-2021
Institute of Gender and Health
2021
Michael Smith Health Research BC
2012-2020
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2016-2020
Dalhousie University
2020
Kelowna General Hospital
2017
Fraser Health
2016
Providence Health Care
2016
Trinity Western University
2016
Abstract A disorder is considered a rare disease if it affects 1 in 2000, hence, while independently unique, collectively, these conditions are quite common. Many diseases diagnosed during childhood, and therefore parents become primary caregivers addition to their parental role. Despite the prevalence of among children, there has been little research focused on parents’ experiences navigating healthcare system, gap we begin address this study. Guided by an interpretive description...
We describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a standardized clinical pathway to facilitate safe discharge home at earliest time after transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Between May 2012 October 2014, Heart Team developed suited unique requirements replacement in contemporary practice. The components included risk-stratified minimalist periprocedure approach, postprocedure care with early mobilization reconditioning, criteria-driven home. Our aim was reduce...
Jennifer Baumbusch Column Editor: Lauren Clark Scientific Inquiry provides a forum to facilitate the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice, presents informed practice based on available data, innovates new practices through research experimental learning.
Care work by family and friends is recognized as a cornerstone of community-based care for older adults; however, the role families in institutional-based has been less well understood researched. Drawing on findings from critical ethnographic study, this article aims to examine unique highly involved members within long-term residential care. The study took place between October 2006 April 2008 two facilities British Columbia, Canada. A purposive sample 11 participated in-depth interviews...
baumbusch j., dahlke s. & phinney a. (2012) Nursing students’ knowledge and beliefs about care of older adults in a shifting context nursing education. Journal Advanced 68 (11), 2550–2558. Abstract Aim. To report study improvements following completion an introductory course with integrated adult/older adult content. Background. schools are under pressure to provide accelerated programmes meet growing workforce demands students the they require for ageing population. Thus, stand‐alone...
An introduction to using SPSS analyze complex survey data is given. Key features of design are described briefly, including stratification, clustering, multiple stages, and weights. Then, annotated syntax for analysis presented demonstrate the step-by-step process real samples data.
The proliferation of community-based activity programs for people with dementia suggests an appetite new approaches to support quality life and well-being this population. Such groups also have potential promote social citizenship, although remains poorly understood. This article presents findings from a subset data ethnographic study program young onset dementia; it focuses on Paul's Club the experiences 12-15 members who are physically healthy, moderate moderately severe dementia. Analysis...
Health care aides (HCAs) provide most direct in long-term (LTC) and home community (HCC) settings but are understudied. We validate three key work attitude measures to better understand HCAs' experiences: engagement (WEng), psychological empowerment (PE), organizational citizenship behavior (OCB-O). Data were collected from 306 HCAs working LTC HCC, using survey items for WEng, PE, OCB-O adapted HCAs. Psychometric evaluation involved confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Predictive validity...
A growing body of evidence attests to the disproportionate impact COVID-19 on persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) during pandemic. This study asked caregivers about their perceptions how impacted them people they support.
Family caregivers provide essential care and support for individuals living with dementia, yet their contributions needs are often unrecognized within formal health systems. Over time, this marginalization can contribute to long-term trauma. Guided by a trauma-informed (TIC) framework, we explored the experiences of 15 family in longitudinal, qualitative study. Set British Columbia, Canada, data were collected through semi-structured interviews reflective diaries. Data analyzed using...
Abstract Aim To examine the concept of preparedness over time in research with informal caregivers older adults. Design Concept analysis. Methods Rodgers' evolutionary method analysis was used to guide this theoretical paper due dynamic nature preparedness, which is influenced by both context and time. Using inductive approach, elements were derived from a content included studies. In final step, generate hypotheses implications regarding concept, conceptual structure adults connected...
Abstract Background Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability from physical, social, and cognitive factors resulting in greater risk negative health-related outcomes healthcare expenditure. A 36-factor electronic frailty index (eFI) developed the United Kingdom calculates scores using medical record data. There currently no standardization screening Canadian primary care. In order to implement eFI context, adaptation tool necessary because represented by different clinical terminologies...
RÉSUMÉ Cette étude a examiné comment la propriété des maisons de soins infirmiers porte sur les taux transfert services urgences (SU), caractéristiques organisationnelles installations sont réparties entre groupes propriété, et ces associées aux SU. L’échantillon comprenait une cohorte rétrospective résidents dans région Vancouver Coastal Health (n = 13,140). Les transferts SU ont été comparés différents types foyers soins. Pour analyse exploratoire, données administratives ensuite liées...
To examine the dynamics of caring relations in older families that include an adult with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). date, there has been very little research exploring experiences aging community-dwelling adults ID. An exploratory, qualitative study was conducted British Columbia, Canada. Eight participants were recruited through purposive sampling. In-depth, semistructured interviews to explore experience concurrently a relative Data analyzed using thematic approach. Three main themes...
Objectives: In Canada, cannabis prohibition ended in October 2018. Older adults are the fastest growing group of users and out-pacing other groups as new users. Clinical evidence indicates that may be helpful for select medicinal purposes this population. Yet there is limited research about older experiences starting to use later life. The purpose study was begin address gap.Methods: This employed qualitative description. A convenience sample Canadian community-dwelling who were recruited....
Although not without its critics, evidence-based practice is widely espoused as supporting professional nursing practice. Engaging with the discourse from a vantage point offered by critical perspectives of postcolonial feminism, incomplete epistemologies and limitations standardization characteristic evidences-based movement are analyzed. Critical analysis evidence suggested, such that it recognizes generated multiple paradigms inquiry, along contextual interpretation application this...
Background The increased incidence of health challenges with aging means that nurses are increasingly caring for older adults, often in hospital settings. Research about the complexity nursing practice this population remains limited. Objective To seek an explanation hospitalised adults. Methods Design. A grounded theory study guided by symbolic interactionism was used to explore adults from a perspective. Glaserian methods were develop mid‐range after analysis 375 hours participant...
A palliative approach involves adapting and integrating principles values from care into the of persons who have life-limiting conditions throughout their illness trajectories. The aim this research was to determine what approaches nursing delivery support integration a in hospital, residential, home settings. findings substantiate importance embedding tenets delivery, roles that nurses working with interdisciplinary teams integrate approach, need for practice supports facilitate integration.
Abstract Aim The aim of this work is to explore the unintended consequences pandemic public health measures on care service usage by children with medical complexity. Background Medical complexity characterized presence complex, chronic conditions requiring specialized care, substantial needs, functional dependence and/or limitations, and frequent usage. Children are among highest users paediatric services. Methods A web‐based, cross‐sectional survey was conducted in British Columbia,...
Abstract Background Family and friend caregivers play significant roles in advocating for ensuring quality health social care of residents Assisted Living (AL) homes. However, little is known about how the COVID-19 pandemic related visitor restrictions affected their mental well-being. We examined prevalence correlates anxiety depressive symptoms among AL during initial wave two Canadian provinces. Methods A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted family/friend Alberta British...